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... driver installation Recommended Speaker Set Philips MMS205 Multi-Channel PC Speaker System www.philipsusa.com Seismic Edge 4-Channel PCI Sound Card Printed in your library. PSC704 Technical Specifications Audio Accelerator/Digital Signal Processor • Philips ThunderBird Q3D™ DSP for extreme hardware acceleration Codec • AC97 CODEC Digital Acceleration • 64 streams of 3D audio acceleration • 128 streams of DirectSound accelerations and digital mixing • Full-duplex, 48khz digital recording and playback • 64 hardware sample rate...
... driver installation Recommended Speaker Set Philips MMS205 Multi-Channel PC Speaker System www.philipsusa.com Seismic Edge 4-Channel PCI Sound Card Printed in your library. PSC704 Technical Specifications Audio Accelerator/Digital Signal Processor • Philips ThunderBird Q3D™ DSP for extreme hardware acceleration Codec • AC97 CODEC Digital Acceleration • 64 streams of 3D audio acceleration • 128 streams of DirectSound accelerations and digital mixing • Full-duplex, 48khz digital recording and playback • 64 hardware sample rate...
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... Requirements 9 What's Included 9 Installing Seismic Edge 10 Hardware Installation 10 What you need for Installation 10 Installing the Sound Card 10 External Connections 13 Software Installation 15 Windows 95/98/2000 Installation 15 Yamaha SoftSynthesizer Installation 22 Siren Express Installation 27 Windows NT Installation 27 Real Mode DOS Installation 28 Joystick Configuration for Windows 95/98...29 Technical Support 32 Philips Seismic EdgeControl Panel 33 Control Panel Tab 33 Demo Tab 34 Settings Tab 35 Midi Tab...
... Requirements 9 What's Included 9 Installing Seismic Edge 10 Hardware Installation 10 What you need for Installation 10 Installing the Sound Card 10 External Connections 13 Software Installation 15 Windows 95/98/2000 Installation 15 Yamaha SoftSynthesizer Installation 22 Siren Express Installation 27 Windows NT Installation 27 Real Mode DOS Installation 28 Joystick Configuration for Windows 95/98...29 Technical Support 32 Philips Seismic EdgeControl Panel 33 Control Panel Tab 33 Demo Tab 34 Settings Tab 35 Midi Tab...
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... sound from stereo speakers, headphones or 4 channel surround speakers. This hardware acceleration assures high fidelity audio and frees your computer to sixty-four independent 3D voices. At the heart of your computer's power. Now, get ready to deepimmersion-surround sound. Advanced audio algorithms running on better graphics and game speed. This powerful DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can process up to concentrate its power on the Seismic Edges high performance hardware accelerator support...
... sound from stereo speakers, headphones or 4 channel surround speakers. This hardware acceleration assures high fidelity audio and frees your computer to sixty-four independent 3D voices. At the heart of your computer's power. Now, get ready to deepimmersion-surround sound. Advanced audio algorithms running on better graphics and game speed. This powerful DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can process up to concentrate its power on the Seismic Edges high performance hardware accelerator support...
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... to your computer the Philips Seismic Edge. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 7 Philips Seismic Edge Seismic Edge truly revolutionizes PC sound. ''Install your sound card'', connect it the edge. 7 Stereo music CDs, MP3 files, MIDI files engulf you 've given it to a 4-channel surround speaker system and try these: • Listen to Dolby Digital on new life in...
... to your computer the Philips Seismic Edge. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 7 Philips Seismic Edge Seismic Edge truly revolutionizes PC sound. ''Install your sound card'', connect it the edge. 7 Stereo music CDs, MP3 files, MIDI files engulf you 've given it to a 4-channel surround speaker system and try these: • Listen to Dolby Digital on new life in...
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... remapping'' for quad output of stereo • 576 voice total wavetable synthesis music polyphony • 512 Voice professional quality soft-synth with XG and GM compatibility • 64 channel hardware wavetable synthesizer • Dual gameport accelerator with legacy and digital joy-stick modes • DirectSound, DirectSound3D, EAX 1.0 and A3D 1.0 compatibility • Stereo or 4 channel surround output • QMSS enhanced DVD playback mode (compatible SoftDVD player...
... remapping'' for quad output of stereo • 576 voice total wavetable synthesis music polyphony • 512 Voice professional quality soft-synth with XG and GM compatibility • 64 channel hardware wavetable synthesizer • Dual gameport accelerator with legacy and digital joy-stick modes • DirectSound, DirectSound3D, EAX 1.0 and A3D 1.0 compatibility • Stereo or 4 channel surround output • QMSS enhanced DVD playback mode (compatible SoftDVD player...
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... 1-Analog audio cable to connect CD/DVD drive to sound card 1-Seismic Edge user's manual 1-Product registration card Bundled applications may be included on the installation CD or on separate media depending on the Seismic Edge model 9 phones • Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (SP3)*, Windows 2000* *Not all product features supported using this operating system. See Software Installation section for driver installation • Stereo or 4 channel surround powered speakers...
... 1-Analog audio cable to connect CD/DVD drive to sound card 1-Seismic Edge user's manual 1-Product registration card Bundled applications may be included on the installation CD or on separate media depending on the Seismic Edge model 9 phones • Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (SP3)*, Windows 2000* *Not all product features supported using this operating system. See Software Installation section for driver installation • Stereo or 4 channel surround powered speakers...
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... into place 6. Connect the CD audio cable from your sound card with mounting screw 7. Remove the Seismic Edge Sound Card from the slot cover to secure the sound card to the sound card CD audio connector. 12 Align your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to the frame of the computer chassis, but do not over-tighten. Secure card with the selected PCI Bus-Slot and...
... into place 6. Connect the CD audio cable from your sound card with mounting screw 7. Remove the Seismic Edge Sound Card from the slot cover to secure the sound card to the sound card CD audio connector. 12 Align your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to the frame of the computer chassis, but do not over-tighten. Secure card with the selected PCI Bus-Slot and...
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... Philips Seismic Edge Connecting Your Sound Card Card Diagram LINE IN J1 MIC IN J2 Front Speaker J3 Rear Speaker J4 CD-IN TAD J10 AUX In J13 J12 PHILIPS AC 97 MIDI/ JOYSTICK J5 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll Connectors for Philips Seismic Edge Sound Card EXTERNAL CONNECTORS: J1: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for LINE IN J2: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for MIC IN J3: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for FRONT SPEAKER J4: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for REAR SPEAKER J5: Connector for MIDI/JOYSTICK INTERNAL CONNECTORS: J10: Connector for CD AUDIO...
... Philips Seismic Edge Connecting Your Sound Card Card Diagram LINE IN J1 MIC IN J2 Front Speaker J3 Rear Speaker J4 CD-IN TAD J10 AUX In J13 J12 PHILIPS AC 97 MIDI/ JOYSTICK J5 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllll Connectors for Philips Seismic Edge Sound Card EXTERNAL CONNECTORS: J1: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for LINE IN J2: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for MIC IN J3: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for FRONT SPEAKER J4: 3.5mm Stereo Jack for REAR SPEAKER J5: Connector for MIDI/JOYSTICK INTERNAL CONNECTORS: J10: Connector for CD AUDIO...
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... external CD-ROM, cassette, CD player, etc. MIDI/GAME PORT: Connect Joystick or MIDI device. 9. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 14 Philips Seismic Edge 8. MICROPHONE JACK: Connect to the FRONT OUT speaker jack. REAR OUT (optional): Connect a pair of your audio devices to the panel of powered speakers to REAR OUT speaker jack. FRONT OUT: Connect a set of powered speakers or stereo headphones to external microphone. Replace computer cover and reconnect the power cable, monitor, and other devices...
... external CD-ROM, cassette, CD player, etc. MIDI/GAME PORT: Connect Joystick or MIDI device. 9. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 14 Philips Seismic Edge 8. MICROPHONE JACK: Connect to the FRONT OUT speaker jack. REAR OUT (optional): Connect a pair of your audio devices to the panel of powered speakers to REAR OUT speaker jack. FRONT OUT: Connect a set of powered speakers or stereo headphones to external microphone. Replace computer cover and reconnect the power cable, monitor, and other devices...
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... ''Restart Computer Now'' button. That's it finishes the Philips Seismic Edge Settings window will be indicated by the Windows Startup sound. The required serial number is located on Setup.exe (D: repre- sents your CD-ROM drive.) • Wait a couple of minutes while the data transfers. Click OK on -screen instructions for installation. Once the system reboots to D:\ NT40\ English\ and...
... ''Restart Computer Now'' button. That's it finishes the Philips Seismic Edge Settings window will be indicated by the Windows Startup sound. The required serial number is located on Setup.exe (D: repre- sents your CD-ROM drive.) • Wait a couple of minutes while the data transfers. Click OK on -screen instructions for installation. Once the system reboots to D:\ NT40\ English\ and...
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The game publisher normally has this is only required if you to adjust volume levels, balance, input levels, synthesizer modes, speaker modes, and midi effects in a DOS box (MSDOS prompt). Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 28 Philips Seismic Edge 1) Insert your install CD into your CD drive 2) Go to D:\Applications\Sonic Foundry\Siren\ (D: represents your CD-ROM...
The game publisher normally has this is only required if you to adjust volume levels, balance, input levels, synthesizer modes, speaker modes, and midi effects in a DOS box (MSDOS prompt). Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 28 Philips Seismic Edge 1) Insert your install CD into your CD drive 2) Go to D:\Applications\Sonic Foundry\Siren\ (D: represents your CD-ROM...
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..., etc.) • On-screen error information. • Other hardware sound card is connected to determine the nature of product defect. When returning the product for service: • The cost of shipment is at your expense and you must be insured. • Return Authorization number must first contact the Philips Technical Support group to . A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER MUST ACCOMPANY THE RETURN...
..., etc.) • On-screen error information. • Other hardware sound card is connected to determine the nature of product defect. When returning the product for service: • The cost of shipment is at your expense and you must be insured. • Return Authorization number must first contact the Philips Technical Support group to . A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER MUST ACCOMPANY THE RETURN...
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... voices) MIDI synthesis engine with MIDI) or Seismic Edge External (if you have an external synthesizer connected to the Game/MIDI port of the Seismic Edge control panel. 38 These games use digital sound recordings exclusively and are not effected by the controls under "Single instrument" to a different MIDI output select it then select "Apply" or "OK". Select the MIDI tab. 4. "Single instrument" will be left selected even when playing games. Philips...
... voices) MIDI synthesis engine with MIDI) or Seismic Edge External (if you have an external synthesizer connected to the Game/MIDI port of the Seismic Edge control panel. 38 These games use digital sound recordings exclusively and are not effected by the controls under "Single instrument" to a different MIDI output select it then select "Apply" or "OK". Select the MIDI tab. 4. "Single instrument" will be left selected even when playing games. Philips...
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Maximum hardware acceleration for Windows DirectSound and DirectSound3D Gaming. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 40 Philips Seismic Edge Game Mode (Default, Recommended) Best setting for games. Studio Mode Setting for the best MIDI WaveTable polyphony. Moderate DirectSound acceleration. You will only notice an effect if your file is high polyphony (i.e. using a large number of voices simultaneous). 40 Max Polyphony Mode Setting for improved MIDI WaveTable playback with effects. Minimum DirectSound Acceleration.
Maximum hardware acceleration for Windows DirectSound and DirectSound3D Gaming. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 40 Philips Seismic Edge Game Mode (Default, Recommended) Best setting for games. Studio Mode Setting for the best MIDI WaveTable polyphony. Moderate DirectSound acceleration. You will only notice an effect if your file is high polyphony (i.e. using a large number of voices simultaneous). 40 Max Polyphony Mode Setting for improved MIDI WaveTable playback with effects. Minimum DirectSound Acceleration.
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... rear channel content it 's 2D to select the number and type audio channels 5) Select either 2 speaker ''Stereo'' or 2 speaker ''Dolby Surround or ProLogic'' Either option will detect that allows you to 3D remapping feature. If the soft-DVD player is only receiving two channels of audio from a compatible soft-DVD player application even if the player only supports stereo output. Seismic Edge will work well as the QMSS DSP...
... rear channel content it 's 2D to select the number and type audio channels 5) Select either 2 speaker ''Stereo'' or 2 speaker ''Dolby Surround or ProLogic'' Either option will detect that allows you to 3D remapping feature. If the soft-DVD player is only receiving two channels of audio from a compatible soft-DVD player application even if the player only supports stereo output. Seismic Edge will work well as the QMSS DSP...
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... the Seismic Edge control panel settings tab. 2) Select ''2D to use QMSS DVD enhancement mode described in 3D virtualization capability) 4) Play a DVD and Seismic Edge will virtualize surround effects coming from the DVD. 45 Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 45 Philips Seismic Edge 2) Follow the soft-DVD players instructions for 4 speaker playback. (Some players will...
... the Seismic Edge control panel settings tab. 2) Select ''2D to use QMSS DVD enhancement mode described in 3D virtualization capability) 4) Play a DVD and Seismic Edge will virtualize surround effects coming from the DVD. 45 Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 45 Philips Seismic Edge 2) Follow the soft-DVD players instructions for 4 speaker playback. (Some players will...
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... CD playback. From the menu that displays, you can add the information manually in your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Siren XPress defaults to random visual effects. Playing music by Album, Artist, Genre, or Playlist, or choose to play *.mp3, *.wma, and *.wav files, as well as audio CDs. Recording from the View menu. In normal mode, choose Play or Record Music CDs from a CD 1. Philips 4-ch...
... CD playback. From the menu that displays, you can add the information manually in your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Siren XPress defaults to random visual effects. Playing music by Album, Artist, Genre, or Playlist, or choose to play *.mp3, *.wma, and *.wav files, as well as audio CDs. Recording from the View menu. In normal mode, choose Play or Record Music CDs from a CD 1. Philips 4-ch...
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... install AudioPix, follow : • Open the Volume Mixer, go to Options, and select Properties. 50 Recording Source Configuration Philips Seismic Edge allows you need to configure the recording source as follow these simple steps: 1) Insert your install CD into a creative slideshow for installation. The required serial number is located at D:\Applications\QSound Labs\AudioPix\ Open the apixfree.txt file. microphone, audio CD, line in, etc). Before you start recording...
... install AudioPix, follow : • Open the Volume Mixer, go to Options, and select Properties. 50 Recording Source Configuration Philips Seismic Edge allows you need to configure the recording source as follow these simple steps: 1) Insert your install CD into a creative slideshow for installation. The required serial number is located at D:\Applications\QSound Labs\AudioPix\ Open the apixfree.txt file. microphone, audio CD, line in, etc). Before you start recording...
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...; devices. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 53 Philips Seismic Edge Do I need to connect all 4 speakers to enable your sound output. Passive speakers may result in Hardware Installation - See Uninstalling Software Drivers of the positional 3D sound sensations. Windows 95/98: Make sure your sound card is as described in unacceptably low volume and distortion. 3. From the Windows task bar, click Start>Settings>Control Panel...
...; devices. Philips 4-ch-091100-11-40.qxd 2000/9/11 AM 11:39 Page 53 Philips Seismic Edge Do I need to connect all 4 speakers to enable your sound output. Passive speakers may result in Hardware Installation - See Uninstalling Software Drivers of the positional 3D sound sensations. Windows 95/98: Make sure your sound card is as described in unacceptably low volume and distortion. 3. From the Windows task bar, click Start>Settings>Control Panel...
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... occurred. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. In the Properties dialog, click the Resources tab. 6. Select Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and select Philips Seismic Edge Audio Support Files. Select Use Automatic Settings and click the OK button. 7. To resolve I/O conflicts, change the resource settings of your system. 55 Under the Sound, Video and Game Controllers entry, select the conflicting audio card driver, indicated by...
... occurred. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. In the Properties dialog, click the Resources tab. 6. Select Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and select Philips Seismic Edge Audio Support Files. Select Use Automatic Settings and click the OK button. 7. To resolve I/O conflicts, change the resource settings of your system. 55 Under the Sound, Video and Game Controllers entry, select the conflicting audio card driver, indicated by...