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1. 4 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Click on in the installation menu to install DirectX Follow the on screen instructions Windows prompts you to restart your computer Click on Finish When Windows restarts click on Drivers in the installation menu T CS x Follow the on screen instructions HANE MUSE Pocket oe Windows prompts you to restart your computer Click on Finish When Windows restarts click on Control Panel Follow the on screen instructions User Manuals Click on Finish to complete the setup EN The EEN icon appears in the Windows taskbar 2 1 3 Driver installation for Windows 2000 MUSE Pocket The installation menu automatically appears presenting all the different options available User Manuals ma If the installation menu does not launch automatically Double click on My Computer Plug the Gamesurround Muse Pocket connector into a USB port on your computer Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive Double click on the CD ROM drive amp icon Click on Drivers A warning message appears if the latest version of DirectX is not installed on your computer Click on OK Click on in the installation menu to install DirectX Follow the on screen instructions User Manual 5 18 Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Digital Signature Not Found x The Microsoft digital signatu2. EW Illustration not binding Line In stereo input hi fi system for example Front left and right speakers stereo output Center speaker and subwoofer stereo output Surround left and right speakers stereo output Microphone stereo input Headphone stereo output USB cable for connecting the sound module to your PC Volume and mute control OVO OSONO 10 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 4 SOUND MODULE CONFIGURATION 4 1 The Gamesurround Muse Pocket control panel FAD Once software installation is complete the fn icon appears in the Windows taskbar Right click on this icon to access the taskbar menu Open Mixer Panel Speaker Test Speaker Configuration About Exit ge R Click on Speaker Configuration HeICU Reverb Speakers Configuration BS The speaker configuration window appears First according to the device connected to your sound module fLivingRom W 51 Surud E select your audio configuration in the Speakers Configuration drop down list to optimize sound reproduction when listening to digital audio files MP3 and WMA formats audio CDs and in games The configurations to choose from are Headphones Stereo Wide Quad i e 4 or 4 1 speakers or 5 1 Surround Note you can take advantage of spatial sound even with a stereo source For example you can enjoy virtual surround sound on your stereo headphones You can spice up
3. Gamesurround MUSE Pocket CONTENTS NR 2 1 1 Technical Specifications ccccccessscsssssssesssecsssscsessssecsssecsesecassecsesessecassesaseesateasensaees 2 1 2 System requirements cccccssescssesssssesssssssscscssessesscscessesacscssesevscseeesesacacseeseesevacaseres 2 ta PENE 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Lunnan 3 2 1 Driver installation aa 3 2 1 1 Driver installation for Windows 98 SE rrrrrrrrrrrrrrnvorrnrrrerrrverrrrrrerrrsrverrrnrvenrnr 3 2 1 2 Driver installation for Windows Millennium reoravrrrrrvorrrrrnrrverrrvrrrrrrvarrsvenrnr 4 2 1 3 Driver installation for Windows 2000 rrrrrrnrrrrrrrrnrorrrrrorrrverrrrrrrerrrverrsnrnenrnr 5 2 1 4 Driver installation for Windows XP cccccssescsessescssesesessessssssessssesesssstseseaseeeess 7 2 2 ANN 8 SOUND MODULE OVERVIE Muun eesensndannn 10 SOUND MODULE CONFIGURATION rsrnvrnvnvnnrnvrvrnvnvsvnnvnvenrnenvnnenvsnrnrnervnnenvsnsnesvssenenennr 11 4 1 The Gamesurround Muse Pocket control panel r srsnavanrsvonrsrereranrrvenrrrerenrrnenennnr 11 4 2 Audio CD playback cccccsesssssssssscsssssssessssscssessesscseeseesesscsseesesacscessesavaseseesasesas 13 4 3 Volume settings eas cenuagestin tance deanaaainus dear euu tear usstearenn cieatuoueciateautiouaapiudiatumdieacausiacan 15 4 3 1 Using the volume button ssisisusicsoevviuiiivsnevenserisndicamusaiiaimdin vaaclind 15 4 3 2 Using headphones snenessssesnesnsnsnsnesnsresru
4. ck on Open Mixer Panel Volume About m Main Volume p Per channel Volume NE ro The Muse Pocket USB Mixer Panel window appears Adjust the overall volume of your audio device speaker system using the Main Volume slider Adjust the independent volume of each speaker between 20dB and 20dB respectively LF front left speaker RF front right speaker SUB subwoofer CTR center speaker LS surround left speaker RS surround right speaker Click on Reset to restore the default settings Click on Close to exit the panel 12 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Muse Pocket USB About Click on About Muse Pocket USB Control Panel The Muse Pocket USB About dialog box appears providing information about the software Version 1 60 May 15 2003 Hercules Technology 2003 All rights reserved Based on Sonix Sound Station from Sonix Technology Co Ltd 4 2 Audio CD playback To enjoy 5 1 channel sound when listening to audio CDs make sure that you have enabled 5 1 Surround in the Speakers Configuration drop down list see section 4 1 the digital playback function is enabled for your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive To do this Under Windows 98 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Multimedia icon Select the CD Music tab Enable the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device option Click on OK Under W
5. duct support Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 if the product has not been returned complete e g manual CD cable etc with its original packaging a legible copy of the original receipt and suitably protected in the package 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher 5 2 Save time by registering your product online Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive and click on Register Registering with us in this way will simplify the process if you ever need to contact our technical support team 16 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Trademarks Gamesurround Muse Guillemot and Hercules are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows 98 SE Millennium 2000 XP DirectX DirectMusic DirectSound and the Windows logo are either registered trade
6. em or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to t
7. etup EN The ERR icon appears in the Windows taskbar To optimize your sound module for Windows 2000 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Sounds and Multimedia icon Select the Audio tab Verify that Hercules Muse Pocket USB appears in the Preferred device drop down lists for Sound Playback and Sound Recording to set Gamesurround Muse Pocket as your default audio playback and recording device Click on Advanced in the Sound Playback section Select the Performance tab Set the Hardware acceleration slider to Full Click on Apply OK and then click on OK Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 2 1 4 Driver installation for Windows XP pr CS x Plug the Gamesurround Muse Pocket connector into a USB Hercules MUSE Pocket port on your computer Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive The installation menu automatically appears presenting all the different options available User Manuals ema If the installation menu does not launch automatically Double click on My Computer Double click on the CD ROM drive icon Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions Hardware Installation The Hardware Installation dialog box appears The software you are installing for this hardware T Click on Continue Anyway rd pk Click on Finish to complete the setup has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why t
8. he place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may o
9. his testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway f STOP Installation Click on Control Panel tous LUSE Pocket Follow the on screen instructions Click on Finish to complete the setup EN The WER icon appears in the Windows taskbar cS User Manual 7 18 Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 2 2 Application installation ES g Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive MUSE Pocket os The installation menu automatically appears presenting all the different options available If the installation menu does not launch automatically Double click on My Computer Double click on the CD ROM drive amp icon Select the elements you wish to install and follow the on screen instructions to install them DirectX Install DirectX to take advantage of all the latest innovations in the world of 3D sound Adobe Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader allows you to view navigate and print documents in PDF format Documentation User Manuals Install the pdf version of the Gamesurround Muse Pocket manual on your PC Once installed access the manual by clicking on Start Programs Hercules Audio Gamesurround M
10. indows Millennium Click on Start Settings Control Panel Click on View all Control Panel options if necessary Double click on the System icon Select the Device Manager tab Select your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive in the CDROM section Click on Properties Select the Properties tab Enable the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device option Click on OK Under Windows 2000 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the System icon Select the Hardware tab Click on Device Manager Select your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive in the DVD CD ROM drives section User Manual 13 18 Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Click on Action Properties Select the Properties tab Enable the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device option Click on OK Under Windows XP Click on Start Control Panel Click on Switch to Classic View if necessary Double click on the System icon Select the Hardware tab Click on Device Manager Select your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive in the DVD CD ROM drives section Click on Action Properties Select the Properties tab Enable the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device option Click on OK If your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive does not automatically play your audio CD when you insert it under Windows 98 SE Millennium you can enable the Auto insert notification option To do this Click on Start Settings Con
11. marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation AMD Athlon is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Sensaura is a registered trademark of Central Research Laboratories Ltd A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Semiconductor Inc EAX is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by Directive 93 68 EEC The audio translator has been tested and found to comply with EN 50081 1 1992 EN55022 EN 50082 1 1997 EN61000 4 2 3 8 EN 50204 In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equi
12. nd module Installation CD ROM containing Microsoft Windows 98 SE Millennium 2000 and XP drivers Hercules MediaStation Il audio recording and playback utility electronic documentation included User Manual 2 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Before plugging in your USB bus powered Gamesurround Muse Pocket sound module you must first install the related drivers and software Note your installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual Because drivers and software are constantly being developed the ones provided on the installation CD ROM may not be the most recent versions You can visit the Hercules website www hercules com to verify this and if necessary download the very latest versions 2 1 Driver installation 2 1 1 Driver installation for Windows 98 SE Eee 2 x This software needs DirectX version 8 1 or higher Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive The installation menu automatically appears presenting all the different options available If the installation menu does not launch automatically Double click on My Computer Double click on the CD ROM drive amp icon Click on Drivers A warning message appears if the latest version of DirectX is not installed on your computer Click on OK Click on in the installation menu to install DirectX Follow the on screen instr
13. nly use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual User Manual 17 18 ames
14. nnesresnnnsnsneannnnesresnnnssrnnnnsnenrnnne 15 4 3 3 Optimizing volume in GAMES sscecsssssesessssssssesessssssesessasscssessssssssessssasseeses 15 TECHNICAL Ce te ee eee ec rene ror 16 5 1 Warranty information ccccccccccsccsssscscsssscsssscscsesssecscsececsesecessesecsesesessesesasseeessesesases 16 5 2 Save time by registering your product online sasnavenrsrorrnrrrorerrsrorerrrrerrsrerenennr 16 MUSE Pocket 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Technical specifications Data transfer USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 bus Audio quality CD and professional audio quality 16 bit mono stereo 11kHz to 48kHz in full duplex mode 16 bit audio recording and playback at 22 32 44 48kHz Audio compatibility Sensaura based 3D positional audio with support for Microsoft DirectSound DirectMusic EAX 1 0 EAX 2 0 and A3D 1 0 Connections and 140cm USB cable for connecting the sound module to your PC cables Stereo minijack connectors 3 output connectors for up to 5 1 channel speaker system connection 1 output connector for headphone connection 2 input connectors for Line In and microphone connection 1 2 System requirements Intel Pentium Ill or AMD Athlon 500MHz and higher or compatible USB 1 1 port USB 2 0 supported 32MB RAM 10MB hard disk space CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Microsoft Windows 98 SE or later Amplified speakers or stereo headphones 1 3 Package contents Gamesurround Muse Pocket sou
15. pment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Copyright 2003 Guillemot Corporation S A All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval syst
16. re affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with indows Hercules Muse Pocket USB If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info ES x Control Panel Media Station II Sounds and Multimedia Properties J 2 xj Sounds Audio Hardware Sound Playback Preferred device Q Hercules Muse Pocket USB m Sound Recording Preferred device Hercules Muse Pocket USB v Volume Advanced MIDI Music Playback is Preferred device a Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth F Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth Volume Abot I Use only preferred devices 6 18 User Manual Windows prompts you to restart your computer Click on Finish When Windows restarts click on Drivers in the installation menu Follow the on screen instructions The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears Click on Yes Click on Finish to complete the setup Click on Control Panel Follow the on screen instructions Click on Finish to complete the s
17. rom there you will be able to access various elements Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you may also contact us by email via the website taking care to provide the name of the product for which you require assistance as well as a description of the problem and details regarding your configuration motherboard processor operating system A telephone assistance service is also available UK only by dialing 020 7216 0047 5 1 Warranty information Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the purchaser that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Hercules product support who will indicate the procedure to follow In the event that following diagnosis Hercules product support asks you to return the product a return authorization number will be provided This number must be displayed on your return package which must be sent with delivery prepaid Any package without a return authorization number will not be accepted and may result in extra fees for the sender Within the context of this warranty Guillemot commits solely that it will at its option repair or replace a product recognized as defective by Hercules pro
18. sound effects by selecting a sound environment from the Reverb list Living Room Auditorium Forest Hangar Click on OK to apply the sound of the selected environment The tone of the sound is modified more echo more muffled sound etc User Manual 11 18 Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Muse Pocket USB Speaker Test Click on S peake r Test Auto C Manual C Surround Test m Sound Movement The Muse Pocket USB Speaker Test window appears FRONT Select Auto and then click on TEST A sound signal is emitted by each of the 6 elements of your 5 1 speaker system in succession The indicator light moves according to the speaker being tested LF for the front left speaker RF for the front right speaker LS for the surround left speaker RS for the surround right speaker CTR for the center speaker and SUB for the subwoofer In this way you can check that the speakers have been properly connected and are in the correct positions If any problems arise during the test verify that your audio device has been connected properly Click on Eid to stop the test Select Manual and then click on one of the speakers to test that speaker on its own Select Surround and then click on TEST to test your surround sound setup and view the Sound Movement graph in action Click on STOP to stop the test Click on Exit to exit the panel a Muse Pocket USB Mixer Panel Cli
19. trol Panel Under Windows Millennium click on View all Control Panel options if necessary Double click on the System icon Select the Device Manager tab Select your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive in the CD ROM section Click on Properties Select the Settings tab Enable the Auto insert notification option Click on OK and restart your computer Note 1 Auto insert notification is the default configuration for Windows 2000 XP Note 2 you can also play your audio CDs using the Hercules MediaStation II software provided on the installation CD ROM 14 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket 4 3 Volume settings 4 3 1 Using the volume button Adjust the volume by rotating the round button amp on the sound module The mixer displays the volume adjustment Press the button to switch off the sound The Windows taskbar Volume icon is muted Press the button again to restore the normal volume 4 3 2 Using headphones Simply connect a pair of headphones not included to the headphone plug on the sound module 4 3 3 Optimizing volume in games In order to optimize the power of your Gamesurround Muse Pocket in games select the advanced options in your game and increase the values of all effects Voice Fx Music etc to their maximum volume User Manual 15 18 MUSE Pocket E 5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Log onto our website www hercules com and check out the Support Drivers section F
20. uctions Windows prompts you to restart your computer Click on Finish When Windows restarts click on Drivers in the installation menu User Manual 3 18 Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Follow the on screen instructions Windows prompts you to restart your computer Click on Finish When Windows restarts plug the Gamesurround Muse Pocket connector into a USB port on your computer Follow the on screen instructions to install both the composite and HID default drivers EY x Click on Control Panel Hercules pg USE Pocket Follow the on screen instructions Click on Finish to complete the setup A dialog box prompts you to restart your computer Click on OK Fen When Windows restarts the R icon appears in the Windows taskbar 2 1 2 Driver installation for Windows Millennium Plug the Gamesurround Muse Pocket connector into a USB pm cs x THREE USE Pocket port on your computer Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive The installation menu automatically appears presenting all the different options available User Manuals erma If the installation menu does not launch automatically Double click on My Computer Double click on the CD ROM drive amp icon Click on Drivers i 44 A warning message appears if the latest x This software needs DirectX version 8 1 or higher version of DirectX is not installed on your computer Click on OK
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22. use Pocket USB User Manual Hercules MediaStation I oe iann i Hercules MediaStation II is a multifunctional software package for easy playback of digital music and video files as well as image viewing Hercules MediaStation II allows you to listen to songs and mix or record different styles of music Using the software s digital video and image viewing feature users can even create great slideshows with photos from a digital camera Intuitive and sophisticated Hercules MediaStation Il is destined to become your favorite everyday software companion See your electronic documentation or options window for a list of supported formats 8 18 User Manual Gamesurround MUSE Pocket Save time by registering your product online Registering with us in this way will simplify the process if you ever need to contact our technical support team If you have aborted the installation procedure proceed as follows to launch the installation menu again Double click on My Computer Double click on the CD ROM drive icon Log on now to our website www hercules com to download the latest drivers and software consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQ relating to your sound module and take advantage of user manual updates You can also have a look at the complete range of Hercules products and find out about forthcoming releases User Manual 9 18 nd MUSE Pocket 3 SOUND MODULE OVERVI
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