TerraTec TT Solo 1-NL User manual

TT Solo 1-NL
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Quick reference
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Quick Reference English
Dear Customer,
In the following Quick Reference Guide, replace the <CD> symbol with the drive letter assigned
to your CD-ROM.
dLine Out
eLine In
fMic In, mono
gMIDI / Joystick interface
hJP1: Line Out
iJP1: Speaker Out
jInternal CD Audio Connection IDE (CD1 White: right - ground - left - ground)
kInternal CD audio connector (SONY) (CD2: right - ground - ground - left)
lInternal Aux In, stereo (CN4: right - ground - ground - left)
mSB link
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Technical data.
At a glance.
•PCIPlug&Play
• Real-Mode DOS SoundBlaster/Pro-compatible
• Software Wavetable*
•VSpace3D-Sound
• Enhanced Full Duplex
Compatibility.
• Microsoft DirectSound
• Microsoft DirectSound 3D
• General MIDI
• MPU-401 compatible
•SoundBlaster/PRO
• OPL3 compatible hardware FM synthesis
Digital Audio.
• VSpace 3D Effect
• 8/16-bit audio stereo/mono for recording and playback with up to 48 kHz
• Enhanced Full Duplex
• Record and playback all audio sources
Software Wavetable.*
•32voices,simultaneous
•1MB&3MBSampleset
•GMcompatible
* Not available under NT 4.0

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Audio Mixer.
• Individual level controls for all audio sources
MIDI/Joystick Interface.
•DirectInputcompatible
• MPU-401 (UART mode) compatible
• SoundBlaster MIDI interface
• Standard dual gameport (Y-cable)
External connections.
• Switchable speaker/line-OUT (3.5 mm jack)
• Line In (3.5 mm jack), Mic In (3.5 mm jack)
• MIDI/joystick interface (IBM 15-pin Sub-D)
Onboard connections.
• IDE/Sony CD audio connectors
• Aux In, stereo
•SBlink
Onboard amplifier.
• Stereo amplifier, 2 x 500 mwatts
Drivers.
• MS-DOS 7.0, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0
System requirements.
• One free PCI 2.1 compatible PCI slot
•P166,P200MMXrecommended
• 16MB, 32MB recommended
• CD-ROM drive for Driver & Installation CD
•10MBfreeharddiskspace
• Speakers or headphones
• Windows 95/ 98 with DirectX 5.0 or higher, or Windows NT 4.0 min. SP3

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Driver installation.
Please note that automatic driver installation (the simplest installation method) through the
setup program in Windows 95/98 is only possible if the sound card has not yet been installed!
This restriction does not apply for Windows NT 4.0..
Installation instructions for Win95, Win95 (OSR2).
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Switch to the folder<CD>:\DRIVERS\WIN9X and
start the program SETUP.EXE. Follow the instructions of the installation program. Install the
soundcard as described in the Hardware Installation chapter. The next time you restart your
computer the soundcard drivers will be automatically installed.
Installation Instructions for Win98, Win98 SE.
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Switch to the folder<CD>:\DRIVERS\WIN9X and
start the program SETUP.EXE. Follow the instructions of the installation program. Install the
soundcard as described in the Hardware Installation chapter. The next time your computer is
started a PCI Multimedia Device will be recognized and Microsoft's hardware assistant will be
started. Confirm with Next. Choose Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)
and click Next. Activate the entry Specify a location and click Next. Follow the instructions given
by the hardware assistant.
Configuration of the Software Wavetable.
The software wavetable is automatically installed under Windows 9x when the drivers are
installed. To activate the software wavetable, proceed as follows:
•StarttheDevicemanager.
• Choose the device ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive underSound, video and game controllers.
• Click on Properties and switch to the Wavetable card.
• Activate the box labeled Enable.
• Choose between the 1MB and the 3MB sample set and confirm with OK.
In order for the MIDI applications to be able to use the software wavetable, the wavetable has
to be selected as an output device.
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Multimedia.
• Switch to the MIDI card
• Choose the software wavetable.

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Installation Instructions for Windows NT 4.0. (min. ServicePack 3).
Please ensure that you are logged on as Administrator when installing the drivers.
Install the soundcard as described in the Hardware Installation chapter. Insert the CD-ROM in
your CD-ROM drive. Switch to the folder<CD>:\DRIVERS\WINNT and start the program
SETUP.EXE. Follow the instructions of the installation program.
Hardware Installation.
Before installing the sound card, please take note of any special points pertaining to the confi-
guration of your computer. Also refer to the handbook of your computer and other expansion
cards for their settings.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure a trouble-free installation.
If difficulties arise nevertheless, please reread the relevant chapter in this handbook carefully.
WARNING! – Before opening the case, unplug the mains cable from the wall socket as
well as from the PC.
ESD (electrostatic discharge) may damage disk drives, add-on boards and other components.
The steps described should only be carried out at an ESD workstation. If one is not available,
you can prevent electrostatic discharge by wearing an antistatic arm band and holding it to a
metal part of the system housing.
Please note that opening the housing in no way breaches the conditions of guarantee provided
that you do not carry out any modifications to the hardware components inside. Any unauthori-
zed expansion of the PC may however affect your rights under the terms of the guarantee. Any
such work should be discussed beforehand with your specialist dealer.
Now it’s time to arm yourself with a Phillips screwdriver.
And here’s what to do, step by step:
• Turn off your computer and any other peripheral devices. Leave the AC cord connected for the
time being, so that your computer is still grounded.
• Touch the metal chassis at the rear of the PC to ground yourself and discharge static. Now un-
plug the cord from the AC mains socket.
• Remove the cover from the case of your PC.

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• Look for a free PCI expansion slot, remove the screw holding the slot blanking plate and re-
move the plate. To ensure the optimal function of your sound card, look for an expansion slot
that is not immediately next to an already-installed card. Some cards, such as video adapters,
can send out signals which can interfere with the sound card.
• Carefully remove the sound card from its packaging and pick it up by the edges with one hand
while your other hand is resting on the metal of the PC case.
• This will ensure that your body is completely discharged via your computer without affecting
the sound card. Do not touch the components of the card under any circumstances.
• Align the holder at the rear of the sound card in the expansion slot in such a way that the
card’s connectors are directly in line with the slot’s socket.
• Carefully seat the card in the slot. You might have to press the card firmly into the slot to make
a good contact. Take care to ensure that the contacts are precisely in line, in order to avoid
damaging the sound card or the motherboard in your PC.
• Insert and tighten the screw from the slot cover to secure the sound card in its slot.
• Connect the CD-ROM drive to the sound card with the audio cable. (In general, this cable is
provided with the CD-ROM drive).
• Reinstall the cover of your PC case.
• Connect your speakers or hifi stereo system to the sound card.
• Reconnect the mains and all other cables. Make sure that your speakers or hifi system is set
to low volume. Start your computer.
Software Installation.
AudioRack.
Start SETUP.EXE in the subdirectory <CD>:\AUDIORACK from the CD-ROM. Follow the
instructions of the installation program.
Online quick reference.
Start SETUP.EXE in the subdirectory <CD>:\QUICKREFERENCE from the CD-ROM. Follow
the instructions of the installation program.