Turtle Beach Montego DDL User manual

MontegoTM DDL
Eight-Channel Surround Sound Card
Featuring Dolby® Digital Live
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Notices
Montego DDL Users Guide Version 6
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Use of this software is subject to the terms and conditions of the End-User Software License Agreement.
Montego DDL is a product of:
Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. 150 Clearbrook Road, Ste. 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 USA
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Technical Support
Knowledge Base: Go to the Turtle Beach web site www.turtlebeach.com and click on Support > Sound Cards
> PCI Sound Cards > Montego DDL. This will bring up the list of articles
Driver Downloads: From the same support page, next to the 'Knowledge Base' button click on Downloads > Sound
Cards > PCI Sound Cards > Montego DDL. This will bring up the list of Drivers and other support files
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Contents
INTRODUCING MONTEGO DDL_________________________________________ 5
INSTALLATION CD__________________________________________________ 6
Control Panel....................................................................................................................................6
CONNECTORS_____________________________________________________ 7
INSTALLATION_____________________________________________________ 8
System Requirements ......................................................................................................................8
Installing the Montego DDL Sound Card...................................................................................8
Installing the Drivers and Software ............................................................................................10
Installing the Windows XP Media Center Control Panel .......................................................11
Optimizing Playback Performance in Windows 2000 and XP..............................................11
Uninstalling Montego DDL.........................................................................................................11
CHECKING MONTEGO DDL AFTER INSTALLATION__________________________ 12
Launching the Montego DDL Control Panel...........................................................................12
Checking the Speaker Configuration..........................................................................................12
No Speaker Sound .........................................................................................................................12
Sound Playing on the Wrong Speakers ......................................................................................13
USING THE MONTEGO DDL__________________________________________ 14
Playing digital music with Windows Media Player...................................................................14
Listening to Digital Music ............................................................................................................14
Using the Equalizer .......................................................................................................................14
Using Environment Effects .........................................................................................................14
Changing Speaker Positions.........................................................................................................14
Sound FX ........................................................................................................................................15
Key Shifter ......................................................................................................................................15
Center Canceller .............................................................................................................................15
Voice Changer ................................................................................................................................15
Listening to Music from CDs ......................................................................................................15
Listening to Stereo Music in Surround Sound (2000/XP Only) ...........................................16
Listening to DVDs in Surround Sound .....................................................................................17
Using the Digital Output in Vista/Windows 7.........................................................................18
Listening to Multi-Channel Audio with Dolby® Digital Live ...............................................18
Listening to 3D Game Audio ......................................................................................................19
USING EAR FORCE®SURROUND SOUND HEADPHONES______________________ 20
MONTEGO DDL CONTROL PANEL _____________________________________ 21
Using the Control Panel Presets..................................................................................................21
SPEAKERS TAB___________________________________________________ 22
Speaker Options Button (…).......................................................................................................22
Speaker Configurations.................................................................................................................23
Testing the Speaker Configuration .............................................................................................25
Volume Section ..............................................................................................................................25
Individual Speaker Volumes ........................................................................................................25
Settings Summary...........................................................................................................................25
S/PDIF Settings.............................................................................................................................26
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER TAB ___________________________________________ 28
User Defined Presets.....................................................................................................................28
EFFECTS TAB ____________________________________________________ 29
Speaker Position.............................................................................................................................29
Environments .................................................................................................................................29
Sound FX ........................................................................................................................................30
Voice Changer ................................................................................................................................30
Key Shifter ......................................................................................................................................30
Voice Canceller...............................................................................................................................30

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MIXER TAB ______________________________________________________ 31
Playback Settings............................................................................................................................31
Record Settings...............................................................................................................................33
Note on Selecting Record Source in Windows Vista/Windows 7........................................33
LIMITED WARRANTY _______________________________________________ 35

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INTRODUCING MONTEGO DDL
Montego DDL represents the latest generation in multi-channel PC audio. Key features include:
Dolby Digital Live (DDL) real-time encoder converts PC audio (e.g. games, MP3, WMA, WAV, etc.)
into a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital audio stream that is transmitted through the optical S/PDIF output to a
home theater A/V receiver or digital speakers.
Optical S/PDIF input and output for playback and recording of digital audio at resolutions of up to 24
bits/ 96kHz in Windows XP (16 bit/48kHz playback and recording for Windows Vista/Windows 7).
S/PDIF output allows for pass-through of Dolby® Digital and DTS® multi-channel DVD sound to
external A/V receivers and digital speaker systems.
Selectable 2, 4, 6 or 8 analog line output channels for a wide variety of multi-channel options supporting
up to 7.1 speaker configurations.
Converts stereo sound sources to multi-channel format for listening to 2-channel digital music or movies
on Quad, 5.1 and 7.1 speaker systems
Supports Game Surround Sound APIs such as HRTF-based 3D positional audio, DirectSound® 3D and
A3D® for an immersive gaming experience.
External mic/line inputs for recording external analog sound sources and CD/aux inputs for recording
internal analog sound sources at 16 bit/48kHz resolution.
10 Band EQ with presets
Environment effects for concert hall realism.
Digital sound effects processing.
Whether you‘re playing PC games, watching DVD movies, using voice applications, listening to music or
even recording your own, the Turtle Beach Montego DDL handles it all.

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INSTALLATION CD
The Montego DDL CD includes the following components:
Montego DDL
Drivers
Audio drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Media Center Edition/Vista/Windows 7.
Montego DDL
Control Panel
Software
A convenient utility for controlling the Montego DDL audio features.
Software Suite
A versatile suite of music software, described in the next section.
Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader
A limited version for use with the reference manuals.
PDF Reference
Manuals
PDF versions of software reference manuals that can be viewed and printed with
the Adobe Acrobat program included on the CD.
CONTROL PANEL
Use the Montego Control Panel to control the Montego DDL‘s functions, as described in detail in a later
section of this manual.
Clicking the Turtle Beach icon in the System tray activates a menu from where you can launch the Montego
Control Panel.
You can also launch the Montego Control Panel by clicking Start All Programs Turtle Beach 
Montego DDL Run Montego DDL Control Panel.

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CONNECTORS
Connector
Function
Front Out
(Channels 1 & 2)
Surround Out
(Channels 3 & 4)
Center/LFE(Chan
nels 5 & 6)
Rear Out
(Channels 7 & 8)
Stereo, 4, 6 and 8 channel speaker configurations are selected from the
Montego Control Panel Speakers Tab.
Use Front Out for stereo playback on powered speakers or headphones.
Use Surround Out for rear channel powered speakers in 4, 5.1 and 7.1 channel
analog playback modes.
Use Center/LFE Out for powered center and sub-woofer speakers in 5.1 or 7.1
playback modes.
Use Rear Out for powered speakers placed directly behind the listener in 7.1
playback mode.
S/PDIF Digital In
Optical S/PDIF input for recording digital audio from external sources. Settings are
in the Speakers Tab.
S/PDIF Digital Out
Optical S/PDIF output for playback of digital audio. Allows for pass-through of
DolbyDigital and DTSmulti-channel DVD sound to external A/V receivers or
digital speaker systems.
Microphone Input
(Monaural)
Accepts condenser or dynamic microphones. To activate an additional 20dB boost
on the mic gain, access the Mixer tab in the Control Panel. Press the “…” button
under the Mic volume slider and check the “Microphone Boost” option.
Line-In L/R
Accepts line-level sources, such as CD players, cassette players, etc..
CD L/R In (Stereo)
Accepts analog audio from an internal CD drive. Windows XP utilizes digital audio
transfer to the sound card from the PCI bus, so this connection is not required.
Pin 1 - Left (white)
Pin 2 - Ground (black)
Pin 3 - Ground (black)
Pin 4 - Right (red)
Aux L/R In
(Stereo)
Accepts internal analog audio from a second CD or DVD (not available in
Vista/Windows 7).
Pin 1 - Left (white)
Pin 2 - Ground (black)
Pin 3 - Ground (black)
Pin 4 - Right (red)

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INSTALLATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before proceeding with the installation, please make sure that your system meets the following minimum
specifications for use with the Montego DDL:
PC
Pentium 800 MHz / compatible or higher with one available PCI expansion slot
RAM
128 MB system RAM
Hard Drive
Approximately 100 MB free space is required during the driver / application
installation process. Additional space required for software applications
installation.
Display
800x600 High Color (16-bit)
Operating Systems
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP or Media Center Edition, Vista/Windows 7
CD-ROM Drive
Quad-Speed CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation.
A DVD drive, a compatible software DVD player application, and a high quality 5.1
Surround speaker system (five powered speakers plus a powered subwoofer) are
required for playing back Dolby® Digital (AC-3) audio from DVD movies with the
Montego DDL.
Speakers
Montego DDL works with powered 2-speaker, 4-speaker, 5.1 and 7.1 speaker
setups, or with headphones.
The Dolby Digital Live output requires an external A/V receiver or digital speakers
with a Dolby Digital Decoder.
REPLACING A PRE-INSTALLED SOUND CARD OR AN AUDIO CHIP ON THE
MOTHERBOARD

IMPORTANT!
Never remove or install cards from your PC while it’s powered on! Always turn off your PC before
proceeding with any work inside the case.
If you‘re replacing a sound card that‘s already installed in your PC, or if your motherboard includes a sound
chip, first disable the drivers for the old sound card or sound chip on your motherboard before installing
your Montego DDL sound card. This will help avoid any possible conflicts between the Montego DDL
sound card drivers and the older drivers.
Generally, drivers can be disabled by clicking Start Control Panel System Hardware Device
Manager scroll down to Sound, Video and Game Controllers Right click on the device name 
Click Disable from the pop-up menu.
Alternatively, drivers can typically be removed from the Add/Remove Programs option, located in the
Windows Control Panel, accessed as described above. However, you should consult the PC or motherboard
manufacturer's documentation for complete instructions, as the uninstall procedure may differ with each
manufacturer.

IMPORTANT!
Read the warranty information included with your PC before you open its case to remove the old
sound card and/or install the Montego DDL. Turtle Beach cannot be held responsible for loss of
warranty coverage or other damages incurred as a result of modifications to your PC.
INSTALLING THE MONTEGO DDL SOUND CARD
1. Turn off your PC, unplug its power cord and disconnect any external peripherals. Remove your
PC‘s cover.
2. If you’re replacing a sound card that’s already in your PC… unscrew its bracket and gently
rock the card out of its PCI slot to remove it from your PC.
3. Locate a free PCI expansion slot that‘s furthest away from the video card and power supply.
Remove the metal slot rear cover by unscrewing its securing screw. Save the screw to secure the
sound card to the chassis later.
4. Before removing the Montego DDL sound card from its protective bag, touch the PC chassis to
discharge any static electricity build-up from your body. Hold the card by its edges to avoid
touching the gold edge connectors or components

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5. With a gentle back-and-forth rocking motion, press the gold-striped edge connector on the
Montego DDL sound card firmly into the PCI slot until it snaps into place. Secure its rear metal
bracket to the chassis with the screw you removed in the previous step.
Remove the rear bracket
Gently install the sound card
6. If you‘re using Windows 2000 and want to connect the analog CD audio output, refer to the next
section. Otherwise, you can now replace the PC‘s cover, reconnect the power cord and peripherals.
OPTIONAL:INSTALLING THE ANALOG CD-ROM AUDIO CABLE FOR WINDOWS
2000

If you’re installing Montego DDL in a PC running Windows XP or Media Center Edition or
Vista/Windows 7, please skip this section.
The analog CD connector is not used in Windows XP or Media Center Edition because the digital CD audio
signal is sent directly through the PCI bus in digital format by default. In Windows 2000, the CD signal may
also be set to digital mode, making the analog CD connector unnecessary if this option is selected.
To configure Windows 2000 for digital CD audio operation:
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Click Properties Hardware Tab Device Manager.
3. Expand DVD/CD-ROM Drives by clicking the ―+‖ symbol in front of it. Then double-click on
the CD-DVD ROM drive selection.
4. Select the Properties Tab and put a check mark in the option labeled Enable Digital CD Audio
for this CD ROM Device.
5. Click OK.
All CD-ROM drives that adhere to the MPC-2 (Multimedia PC) standard have an MPC-2 jack. Connect the
MPC-2 connector to your CD-ROM drive's analog CD audio output. (The cable to connect this analog
signal should have been provided with your CD-ROM drive and is not included with Montego DDL.) Then
attach the connector to the CD Audio header on the Montego DDL. The CD audio cable should be plugged
into the CD-ROM drive first; then the other end of the cable should be plugged into the appropriate
connector on the Montego DDL sound card.

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INSTALLING THE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE
1. Connect your powered speakers, microphone, and any other audio peripherals to the appropriate
inputs and outputs on the Montego DDL
2. Power-on your PC. After Windows boots, if the ―Found New Hardware Wizard‖ is displayed,
click on the Cancel button to end this process.

It is important that you
click on Cancel to
properly install your
sound card drivers!
3. Insert the Montego DDL CD into the CD ROM drive. If the installation menu does not appear
within 30 seconds, click on the ―My Computer‖ icon, double-click on the CD-ROM drive folder
to open it, and double-click ‗SETUP.EXE’ to run the setup program from the CD.
4. When the Montego DDL installation menu appears,
select Montego DDL Driver Setup. Then select
Montego DDL Drivers Setup from the next menu
list.
5. This installation procedure will install the Montego
DDL drivers, Control Panel and surround-sound
programs. When the install is completed, you will be
prompted to reboot the PC.
6. After rebooting, you may again run the setup
program from the CD to install the Voyetra demo
programs, if you wish.

If the following dialog box appears, explaining that the software has not passed Windows Logo
testing or does not have a Digital Signature, click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes" (depending on the
operating system).
Windows XP
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Please wait for the system to reboot to properly complete the installation!
While preparing for reboot, the PC may appear to be temporarily "frozen". Do not interrupt the computer at
this time. Wait a few minutes for the installation to complete. The wait time will vary depending on the speed
of your PC.