Voyetra Turtle Beach Montego II User manual

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Turtle Beach
Montego II
User’s Guide

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This documentation and the accompanying software are copyright © 1999
by Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publica-
tion may be reproduced in any form or for any purpose without prior
written authorization from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
Turtle Beach Systems, the Turtle Beach logo, Montego II, AudioStation,
AudioView, MIDI Orchestrator, Digital Orchestrator Pro, Voyetra, the
Voyetra logo and the phrase “Multimedia Sound Specialists” are all
trademarks or registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion. DirectX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat
are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Pentium is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and
are hereby acknowledged.
Use of this software is subject to the terms and conditions of the Voyetra
End-User Software License Agreement.
Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
5 Odell Plaza
Yonkers, NY 10701-1406 USA
Sales and Information ............800-233-9377 (inside USA)
............914-966-0600 (outside USA)
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Email [e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
WELCOME…5
Remember to Register! 6
Our Website 6
THE MONTEGO II 7
Resource Usage 7
The required resources are as follows: 8
System Requirements 8
3-D Listening Mode 9
The Montego II Sound Card 10
INSTALLING THE MONTEGO II 11
Overview of the Steps 12
Removing the Old Sound Card 12
Installing the Board 12
WINDOWS 95 & 98 INSTALLATION 15
Before You Install the Drivers, Note… 15
To install the drivers in Windows 98: 16
To install the drivers in Windows 95: 18
Final Software Installation Notes 19
Setting the Montego II as the default Audio and MIDI device 20
Testing and Troubleshooting 20
SoundCheck®21
Uninstalling the Montego II 21
WINDOWS NT 4.0 INSTALLATION 23
Before You Install the Drivers, Note … 23
Installing the Montego II Applications and Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 24
Setting the Montego II as the Default device 25
Troubleshooting 25
Uninstalling the Montego II in NT 26
MAKING CONNECTIONS 27
The Back Panel 27
Joystick Controller 28
Port Addresses 28

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USING THE MONTEGO II 29
Graphic EQ 29
Included Software 29
MIDI Orchestrator Plus 29
AudioStation 32 30
AudioView 32 30
MIDI Orchestrator 32 30
AudioStation Mixer 31
System Tray Launcher 31
A3D Demos 31
THE TBS MONTEGO II CONTROL PANEL 33
Windows 95/98 TBS Montego II Control Panel 34
MIDI TAB 34
A3D Settings Tab 35
A3D Demos Tab 36
Windows NT TBS Montego II Control Panel 36
MIDI TAB 36
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 39
WARRANTY AND LICENSING INFORMATION 41
Hardware Warranty 42
Voyetra End-User License Agreement 43
FCC Declaration of Conformity 45
Declaration of Conformity (EMC) 46
INDEX 47

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WELCOME…
And thank you for choosing Turtle Beach! The ultimate in PC audio
quality is here, with the Turtle Beach Montego II PCI sound card.
Whether you’re gaming, using voice applications, listening to music or
recording your own, the Montego II handles your audio needs from start
to finish.
With your purchase of the Montego II, you’re also getting a state-of-the-
art software suite from Voyetra, including AudioStation 32, a multimedia
control center for organizing and playing all of your media files and CD’s.
AudioStation 32 is bundled with AudioView 32 and Midi Orchestrator 32,
two feature-packed media editors which allow you to cut, copy and paste
audio files, and re-orchestrate MIDI files. SoundCheck, a diagnostic utility
program, will analyze your system’s multimedia performance and report
any conflicts or problems you might have.
But it doesn’t end here! Your Montego II is fully upgradeable with a
variety of options, from digital inputs and outputs to expanded
synthesizer voices, to quadraphonic sound for optimum gaming. Please
visit our website at www.tbeach.com to learn more.

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER!
You can register by mail, fax, phone or on the Web — whichever is easiest
for you. Refer to the front of this manual or the Registration Card for
these addresses.
There are many benefits to registering your Montego II. In addition to the
warranty, you also will receive:
 Update Notifications — to keep you informed of software updates and
new Voyetra/Turtle Beach products.
 Upgrade Plan — to provide you with discounts on our full-featured PC
sound products.
 Technical Support — You must be a registered user to receive full
technical support. To help you install your soundcard and software,
prior to registration, you will need your product ID. This number is
located on the inside cover of you’re the Montego II CD-ROM.
OUR WEBSITE
Be sure to visit the Turtle Beach website for the latest information on new
products, upgrades, technical support FAQ’s and to obtain the most recent
drivers. You will find us at www.tbeach.com.
Click the Turtle Beach website icon, in the TBS Montego II
program group, for direct access to our website.

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HE MONTEGO II
The Montego II has many significant features, including:
 A3D 2.0 positional audio
 >97 dB Signal to Noise Ratio
 18-bit audio converters
 Headphone, 2-speaker and 4-speaker support (with upgrade)
 Up to 96 Hardware accelerated DirectSound streams
 MIDI and digital audio editing tools included
 10 Band Graphic EQ with Digital Display
 64 Hardware wavetable voices
 256 Software Synth voices
RESOURCE USAGE
The Montego II, like all plug-in cards, requires certain computer resources
in order to operate. These resources are associated with specific board
functions.

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 In Windows 95 and 98, the resources are set automatically by the
Configuration Manager, but can be adjusted using the Windows
Device Manager.
 In Windows NT, the resources are configured automatically.
THE REQUIRED RESOURCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
 Two IRQs
 Several I/O address ranges
 Two DMAs
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer IBM PC or compatible with one available PCI
slot
Processor Pentium 75 MHz or higher
RAM 16 MB (32MB in Windows NT)
Hard Drive Approximately 12 MB free space for drivers
and applications;
Operating System Windows® 95, 98
Windows® NT 4.0
CD-ROM Drive A CD-ROM drive is needed for the software
and driver installations
High-quality stereo sound system, powered speakers or headphones to
properly hear the Montego II high-quality audio playback.

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3-D LISTENING MODE
The Montego II is capable of reproducing 3D sound through two speakers
or headphones. To achieve the best 3D listening experience you must
have the appropriate listening mode selected in the Montego II Control
Panel applet. The different modes are:
Headphones: Use this selection if you are listening through headphones.
Monitor speakers: Use this selection if you are listening through speakers
placed close together.
Satellite speakers: Use this selection if you are listening through speakers
placed far apart. (Default setting)
TWO SPEAKERS VS. HEADPHONES
When using two speakers for 3-D audio, your left ear hears the sound
coming from the left speaker but also some of the sound coming from the
right speaker. The same holds true for you right ear, it also hears sounds
coming from the left speaker. This diminishes the 3-D effect.
To achieve the maximum 3D effect the use of headphones is
recommended. When using headphones the sound coming from the left
are only heard by your left ear just as the sounds coming from the right
are only the heard by your right ear. This results in a much more
immersive experience.
Please see the Control Panel section in Chapter 7 of this manual for more
details, including upgrade options for four-speaker support.

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THE MONTEGO II SOUND CARD
Here is a look at the Montego II sound card, to help you identify the
various connectors and ports.

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INSTALLING THE
MONTEGO II
This chapter takes you through the installation process step-by-step.
If you have another sound card in your system that you are replacing with
the Montego II, remove that sound card’s drivers from your system,
physically remove that sound card if possible, and then reboot the system
to make certain no errors occur and no old sound card drivers remain. For
information on removing the sound card and its drivers, refer to the
appropriate documentation.
Note that the words “Turtle Beach” and “TBS” (Turtle Beach Systems)
are used interchangeably throughout this manual to describe drivers and
applications.
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OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS
There is a specific sequence of steps that you need to take when installing
the Montego II sound card.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS:
1. Remove old sound card and drivers (if present.)
2. Install the Montego II sound card in the PCI slot.
3. Attach the audio cable to the CD-ROM drive (optional.)
4. Install the Montego II drivers and software.
5. Set the Montego II to be the default audio device if there is another
audio device in your system.
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PRODUCT ID NUMBER
To install the software, you will need the Product ID
number. This number is located inside the CD-ROM case
that came with your Montego II.
REMOVING THE OLD SOUND CARD
If your system has a sound card, you will need to remove its drivers and
then if possible, physically pull out the card or disable it. Generally,
drivers can be removed in the Add/Remove Programs option, located in
the Windows Control Panel. However, you should consult the sound card
manufacturer’s documentation for complete instructions on removal.
INSTALLING THE BOARD
To install the Montego II sound card in your system:
1. Turn off your PC and any connected peripherals and unplug the system.
2. Remove the mounting screws from your computer’s cover.
Remove the cover.

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YES!
16-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE!
8-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE!
PCI slots – use this t
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3. Select an unused PCI expansion slot for the card. It should be near another
empty expansion slot in case you wish to install an upgrade daughtercard in
the future. Also, you should position the Montego II card as far as possible
away from the video card and power supply!
4. Remove the selected
expansion slot cover by
unscrewing its securing screw.
Save the screw to secure
the Montego II to the
chassis later.
5. Align the card’s gold-striped edge connector with the selected PCI expansion
slot socket. With a gentle back-and-forth rocking motion, press the Montego II
firmly into the slot until it snaps in place.
6. Secure the Montego II sound card to the chassis with the expansion slot cover
screw you removed earlier.
Unscrew the
expansion slot cover
Gently press the Montego II card
into the slot

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INSTALLING THE CD-ROM AUDIO CABLE
The Montego II comes with an audio connector cable — one end is keyed
(MPC-2), the other is not (Sony). 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. Then attach the
Sony connector to the Montego II.
When connecting the CD-ROM audio cable, note that:
 The audio cable should be plugged into the CD-ROM drive first; then
the other end of the interface should be plugged into the appropriate
connector on the Montego II sound card. Make sure that you are
plugging the audio connector into the 4-pin header labeled “CD IN.”
 On the cable, “white” is “left” and “red” is “right.”
 When connecting the cable to the Montego II, the red wire should be
on the right (white should be closest to the slot cover.)
 The next step is driver installation and configuration.
PROCEED TO THE CHAPTER THAT APPLIES TO YOUR SYSTEM:
 Windows 95 &98 Installation
 Windows NT 4.0 Installation
MPC-2 Connector
(keyed)
Left
Ground
Ground Right
Sony Connector
Left
Ground
Ground Right

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WINDOWS 95 & 98
INSTALLATION
Now that the hardware is installed, it is time to configure the drivers.
The Plug and Play installation process uses your system’s BIOS and the
Plug and Play features of Windows 95/98 to allocate resources for the
Montego II.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE DRIVERS, NOTE…
 The Montego II sound card must be installed in your system. If you
have not already installed the sound card in your PC, refer to the
previous chapter for instructions.
 IMPORTANT On the first boot up after physically installing the
Montego II, place the Montego II Applications CD in your CD–ROM
drive before Windows completes boot up.
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TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS IN WINDOWS 98:
The following outlines the driver and applications installation process for
Windows 98 drivers. (If your system is running the Windows 95 operating
system, please skip to the next section.)
1. Turn on the computer and place the Montego II Applications CD in
your CD-ROM drive if you did not already.
When the New Hardware Found dialog box reports that it sees the
Turtle Beach Montego II sound card, select Driver from disk provided
by hardware manufacturer. Then click OK.
2. The following dialog box
asks if you’d like to search
for the best driver for your
device or display a list of
drivers. Select “Search for
best drivers…” and click the
Next button.
3. The next dialog box asks you
to indicate the location of
the drivers. Click on the CD-
ROM drive option and click
the Next button to continue.

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4. Windows will search the
system for the correct
driver which will be
located on the CD-ROM
drive. Click next to
continue the installation.
5. The appropriate drivers for the various subsystems of the board will
install. When this is complete, the applications installation will run.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install. Note that the
product ID can be found inside the jewel case of your applications
CD.
You should now skip the next section and proceed to the Final Software
Installation Notes section.

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TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS IN WINDOWS 95:
WHICH VERSION OF WINDOWS 95 DO YOU HAVE?
Microsoft issued a maintenance release of Windows 95 referred to as
OSR2. This version shipped as the stock operating system on many PCs.
If you have this version of Windows 95 then the installation screens will
look slightly different than those described below. However, the
installation will go smoothly if you simply follow the on screen
instructions and, in all cases where the system is looking for a file, just
browse to the root (drive letter only) of the Montego II CD.
1. Turn on the
computer and place
the Montego II
Applications CD in
your CD-ROM drive
if you did not
already.
When the New
Hardware Found
dialog box reports
that it sees the
Turtle Beach
Montego II sound card, select Driver from disk provided by hardware
manufacturer. Then click OK.
2. When the Install from Disk dialog box displays enter the letter of your
CD-ROM drive, or click on Browse and locate your CD-ROM drive.
Click OK.

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At this point, the install program will check for Direct X, version
6 or later. If Direct X is already on your system the installation
will proceed. If Direct X is not installed the setup will prompt
you to install it. Simply browse to the DIRECTX folder on the
CD and follow the on-screen instructions. At the end of the
Direct X install you will be prompted to reboot. After rebooting,
you will need to open My Computer and browse to the Montego
II CD-ROM again. Double-click on “setup.” This will bring you to
the Installation Menu, where you can continue installing the
applications.
3. Windows then copies the
files from the CD. You
may be prompted to
insert your Microsoft
Windows 95 CD or flop-
pies, as the core sound
components of the oper-
ating system may need to
be copied as well. These
include the audio codecs,
joystick drivers, the
Mixer and the Sound Re-
corder program.
The files are located in the WIN95 directory on your Windows 95 CD-
ROM.
If you do not have your Microsoft Windows 95 installation CD or flop-
pies available, you can choose Skip File for each of the Windows 95
Sound Options and install them later from the Windows 95 Control
Panel, although this is not recommended.
4. The Installation will continue, follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the install. Note that the product ID can be found inside
the jewel case of your applications CD.
5. At the end of the install you should reboot your system.
FINAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION NOTES
At this point, the drivers should be installed and the Montego II sound
card should be functional. We recommend that you run the SoundCheck
diagnostic located in the TBS Montego II program folder to test your
system or troubleshoot any conflicts you might have.

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To test the system, you need to connect headphones or speakers to the
Montego’s output. For more information on hooking up speakers to the
Montego II, refer to the “Making Connections” chapter later in this Guide.
SETTING THE MONTEGO II AS THE DEFAULT AUDIO
AND MIDI DEVICE
If you have more than one sound card in your system you will need to set
the Montego II as the default audio and MIDI device.
1. In the Windows 95/98 Control Panel double-click the Multimedia icon.
2. Click on the Audio tab. Montego II Playback should be chosen for
Playback and Montego II Record should be chosen for Recording.
3. Now click on the MIDI tab.
4. The Montego II MIDI should be selected.
5. Click on OK to save any changes.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Montego II or your system is not working properly, there is probably
a resource conflict in your system. This means that two or more devices in
the system are using the same resources. Resource conflicts are fairly
typical and are a normal part of the PC hardware installation process —
and they are easily resolved.
There are several possible types of conflicts that users experience when
installing the Montego II:
 Input/Output Port Address Conflict
 Interrupt (IRQ) Conflict
Troubleshooting your system involves checking the current settings for
each of these common conflicts and trying new settings for the resources
that are conflicting. Note that you may need to try a number of different
resource configurations before all of the peripherals work together in your
PC.
On the rare occasion that your system locks up after installing the board,
you should re-boot the system in safe mode and remove the drivers. (The