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... include your name, your name and the product name Fax Tech Support: 914-345-2266 Please allow up to the Turtle Beach web site www.turtlebeach.com and click on Downloads > Sound Cards > PCI Sound Cards >Riviera. Notices Riviera User's Guide Version 6 Software and documentation copyright © 2005 - 2009 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. No part of : Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. 150 Clearbrook Road, Ste 162, Elmsford NY 10523 USA Technical...
... include your name, your name and the product name Fax Tech Support: 914-345-2266 Please allow up to the Turtle Beach web site www.turtlebeach.com and click on Downloads > Sound Cards > PCI Sound Cards >Riviera. Notices Riviera User's Guide Version 6 Software and documentation copyright © 2005 - 2009 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. No part of : Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. 150 Clearbrook Road, Ste 162, Elmsford NY 10523 USA Technical...
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... Speaker Configuration 8 No Speaker Sound 9 USING THE RIVIERA 9 Playing digital music with Windows Media Player 10 Listening to Digital Music 10 Using the Equalizer 10 Using Environment Effects 10 Listening to Stereo Music in Surround Sound 10 Speaker Positioning & Multi-Speaker settings under Vista/7 11 Listening to DVDs in Surround Sound 12 Listening with the Analog Audio Outputs 12 Listening with the Digital Audio Output 12 Using the Digital Output in Vista/7 12 USING EAR FORCE® SURROUND SOUND HEADPHONES 13 RIVIERA CONTROL PANEL 14 Using the Control Panel...
... Speaker Configuration 8 No Speaker Sound 9 USING THE RIVIERA 9 Playing digital music with Windows Media Player 10 Listening to Digital Music 10 Using the Equalizer 10 Using Environment Effects 10 Listening to Stereo Music in Surround Sound 10 Speaker Positioning & Multi-Speaker settings under Vista/7 11 Listening to DVDs in Surround Sound 12 Listening with the Analog Audio Outputs 12 Listening with the Digital Audio Output 12 Using the Digital Output in Vista/7 12 USING EAR FORCE® SURROUND SOUND HEADPHONES 13 RIVIERA CONTROL PANEL 14 Using the Control Panel...
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... analog audio outputs connected to a surround speaker system. Optical S/PDIF output for playback of pure digital audio at resolutions of up to 24 bits 48kHz sampling rates, allowing for pass-through of Dolby® Digital and DTS® multi-channel DVD sound to external A/V receivers and digital speaker systems. (NOTE: DTS Pass through is only available in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) Selectable 2, 4 or 6 analog line output channels with 16 bit resolution at up to 48 kHz sampling rate. Multi-channel format...
... analog audio outputs connected to a surround speaker system. Optical S/PDIF output for playback of pure digital audio at resolutions of up to 24 bits 48kHz sampling rates, allowing for pass-through of Dolby® Digital and DTS® multi-channel DVD sound to external A/V receivers and digital speaker systems. (NOTE: DTS Pass through is only available in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) Selectable 2, 4 or 6 analog line output channels with 16 bit resolution at up to 48 kHz sampling rate. Multi-channel format...
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... and MIDI input/output when using earlier drivers for 4-channel playback. Pin configuration: Pin 1 - Mic gain is selected from external line-level sources, such as an input, this jack provides analog signals for the center and sub speaker outputs. Use Front and Rear channels for Windows 98/Me/2000. The digital output operates only when speaker mode in the Control Panel. Ground (black) Pin 4 - Line input mode: When configured as CD players, cassette players, etc. For condenser or dynamic microphones. Press the "..." Front Speakers can drive headphones or powered speakers. Use Front...
... and MIDI input/output when using earlier drivers for 4-channel playback. Pin configuration: Pin 1 - Mic gain is selected from external line-level sources, such as an input, this jack provides analog signals for the center and sub speaker outputs. Use Front and Rear channels for Windows 98/Me/2000. The digital output operates only when speaker mode in the Control Panel. Ground (black) Pin 4 - Line input mode: When configured as CD players, cassette players, etc. For condenser or dynamic microphones. Press the "..." Front Speakers can drive headphones or powered speakers. Use Front...
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...- Left (white) For internal analog audio from DVD movies with headphones. Ground (black) Pin 3 - High quality sound system, powered speakers or headphones are required for software installation. User's Guide 4 Riviera works with 2-speaker, 4-speaker, 6-speaker and 5.1 speaker setups, or with the Riviera. Pin configuration: Pin 1 - Ground (black) Pin 4 - Right (red) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC RAM Hard Drive Display Operating Systems CD-ROM Drive Speakers Pentium 800 MHz or higher with one available PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot 256 MB System RAM Approximately 50 MB free...
...- Left (white) For internal analog audio from DVD movies with headphones. Ground (black) Pin 3 - High quality sound system, powered speakers or headphones are required for software installation. User's Guide 4 Riviera works with 2-speaker, 4-speaker, 6-speaker and 5.1 speaker setups, or with the Riviera. Pin configuration: Pin 1 - Ground (black) Pin 4 - Right (red) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC RAM Hard Drive Display Operating Systems CD-ROM Drive Speakers Pentium 800 MHz or higher with one available PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot 256 MB System RAM Approximately 50 MB free...
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... in the Windows Control Panel. Hold the card by its securing screw. If you have two or more information. IMPORTANT! We recommend using a free PCI expansion slot that share the same IRQ (interrupt request line). Remove the metal slot rear cover by unauthorized personnel. Turn off your PC... Check the Turtle Beach Knowledge base, at www.turtlebeach.com for installing the card. However...
... in the Windows Control Panel. Hold the card by its securing screw. If you have two or more information. IMPORTANT! We recommend using a free PCI expansion slot that share the same IRQ (interrupt request line). Remove the metal slot rear cover by unauthorized personnel. Turn off your PC... Check the Turtle Beach Knowledge base, at www.turtlebeach.com for installing the card. However...
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... passed Windows Logo testing or does not have a Digital Signature, click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes" (depending on the Riviera. 2. If the installation menu does not appear after inserting the CD into the CD ROM drive. Insert the Turtle Beach Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Remove the rear bracket Gently install the sound card 6. Connect your sound card drivers. 3. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE After inserting Riviera into a free PCI slot, install the drivers and software...
... passed Windows Logo testing or does not have a Digital Signature, click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes" (depending on the Riviera. 2. If the installation menu does not appear after inserting the CD into the CD ROM drive. Insert the Turtle Beach Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Remove the rear bracket Gently install the sound card 6. Connect your sound card drivers. 3. INSTALLING THE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE After inserting Riviera into a free PCI slot, install the drivers and software...
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... need to uninstall your PC. NOTE: On some Vista/7 systems, the Riviera driver may appear to be removed manually from the Turtle Beach Riviera program group will vary depending on the driver and select uninstall. The Riviera drivers and software applications are installed separately. After running the uninstall procedure, turn off the PC, remove the Riviera sound card, then reboot your Riviera sound card, click Start > Programs > Turtle Beach > Riviera > Uninstall Turtle Beach Riviera...
... need to uninstall your PC. NOTE: On some Vista/7 systems, the Riviera driver may appear to be removed manually from the Turtle Beach Riviera program group will vary depending on the driver and select uninstall. The Riviera drivers and software applications are installed separately. After running the uninstall procedure, turn off the PC, remove the Riviera sound card, then reboot your Riviera sound card, click Start > Programs > Turtle Beach > Riviera > Uninstall Turtle Beach Riviera...
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... Riviera Control Panel to make sure that is enabled, in the Windows Systray at the bottom right of speakers you‟re using. 3. User's Guide 8 Click on , check if they‟re set the default 5.1 speaker configuration. CHECKING THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION After your speakers are plugged into the Riviera outputs and are connected and powered on each speaker icon to play a test signal and make the Speaker Configuration change you desire, you have to Windows Vista/7. For details on how to set...
... Riviera Control Panel to make sure that is enabled, in the Windows Systray at the bottom right of speakers you‟re using. 3. User's Guide 8 Click on , check if they‟re set the default 5.1 speaker configuration. CHECKING THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION After your speakers are plugged into the Riviera outputs and are connected and powered on each speaker icon to play a test signal and make the Speaker Configuration change you desire, you have to Windows Vista/7. For details on how to set...
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... Windows Vista/7: If you are using standard PC speaker or headphones, click Start > Control Panel > (Hardware and Sound in Win7) > Sound and check that require an amplifier. Turtle Beach Riviera Wave" is not muted. The individual speaker volumes to the right of the Master Volume should be off , so the Wave sound is not muted. In Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Audio and check that the speakers are turned on...
... Windows Vista/7: If you are using standard PC speaker or headphones, click Start > Control Panel > (Hardware and Sound in Win7) > Sound and check that require an amplifier. Turtle Beach Riviera Wave" is not muted. The individual speaker volumes to the right of the Master Volume should be off , so the Wave sound is not muted. In Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Audio and check that the speakers are turned on...
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...; Devices Speakers Properties. From the Speakers Tab, select a Speaker Configuration to match the speakers or headphones you‟ve set to DirectSound: Turtle Beach Riviera Wave. When you can use " should be sent to the Front speakers and the Environment-processed sound will send the low-frequency portion of your favorite songs from the Riviera by clicking the "..." Try some interesting ways to enjoy your digital song library. User's Guide...
...; Devices Speakers Properties. From the Speakers Tab, select a Speaker Configuration to match the speakers or headphones you‟ve set to DirectSound: Turtle Beach Riviera Wave. When you can use " should be sent to the Front speakers and the Environment-processed sound will send the low-frequency portion of your favorite songs from the Riviera by clicking the "..." Try some interesting ways to enjoy your digital song library. User's Guide...
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... Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 surround sound headphones, available at the top left of audio channels with an example. You can be heard in the proper output channels, but does not automatically mix stereo audio to "tune the speaker mix". SPEAKER POSITIONING & MULTI-SPEAKER SETTINGS UNDER VISTA/7 Under Vista/7, the multi-speaker settings of active physical speakers. Most simply put, when mismatching the values in the „Speaker Mix Tuned For‟ drop-down menu controls what the number of a 5.1 speaker...
... Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 surround sound headphones, available at the top left of audio channels with an example. You can be heard in the proper output channels, but does not automatically mix stereo audio to "tune the speaker mix". SPEAKER POSITIONING & MULTI-SPEAKER SETTINGS UNDER VISTA/7 Under Vista/7, the multi-speaker settings of active physical speakers. Most simply put, when mismatching the values in the „Speaker Mix Tuned For‟ drop-down menu controls what the number of a 5.1 speaker...
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... S/PDIF Digital Output to your digital speakers or an A/V receiver using a TOSLINK optical cable (available at the end of them. Also note that when the digital output is encoded in the Vista/7 Media Center Setup Wizard if "TOSLINK" is accomplished with the DVD player installed on the Speakers Tab. Note that in this tab, you set the audio playback format to an external decoder (such as your default playback device in the Vista/7 Sound Control Panel. Multi-channel DVD audio is enabled...
... S/PDIF Digital Output to your digital speakers or an A/V receiver using a TOSLINK optical cable (available at the end of them. Also note that when the digital output is encoded in the Vista/7 Media Center Setup Wizard if "TOSLINK" is accomplished with the DVD player installed on the Speakers Tab. Note that in this tab, you set the audio playback format to an external decoder (such as your default playback device in the Vista/7 Sound Control Panel. Multi-channel DVD audio is enabled...
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..., Surround, Center and Sub audio signals from the Riviera 5.1 analog outputs, providing a realistic surround-sound experience without having to set-up a 5.1 speaker system. Ear Force HPA2 with the Riviera microphone input. To connect the headset to check them out at www.TurtleBeach.com. WWW.TURTLEBEACH.COM USING EAR FORCE® SURROUND SOUND HEADSET Turtle Beach Ear Force headphones are a perfect add-on for a 5.1 speaker system. The optional Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 surround-sound headset lets you experience surround-sound without the need for the Riviera. Be...
..., Surround, Center and Sub audio signals from the Riviera 5.1 analog outputs, providing a realistic surround-sound experience without having to set-up a 5.1 speaker system. Ear Force HPA2 with the Riviera microphone input. To connect the headset to check them out at www.TurtleBeach.com. WWW.TURTLEBEACH.COM USING EAR FORCE® SURROUND SOUND HEADSET Turtle Beach Ear Force headphones are a perfect add-on for a 5.1 speaker system. The optional Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 surround-sound headset lets you experience surround-sound without the need for the Riviera. Be...
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... recording sources. RIVIERA CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel lets you modify the frequency response (i.e. tone) of the Windows Start menu or by clicking Start All Programs Turtle Beach Riviera Run Riviera Control Panel. MIXER TAB (VISTA/7 VERSION) MIXER TAB (XP VERSION) This Tab lets you set of the Riviera audio features. User's Guide 14 The control panel includes a set the volume for concert hall effects. SPEAKERS TAB (VISTA/7 VERSION) SPEAKERS TAB (XP VERSION) This Tab is used...
... recording sources. RIVIERA CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel lets you modify the frequency response (i.e. tone) of the Windows Start menu or by clicking Start All Programs Turtle Beach Riviera Run Riviera Control Panel. MIXER TAB (VISTA/7 VERSION) MIXER TAB (XP VERSION) This Tab lets you set of the Riviera audio features. User's Guide 14 The control panel includes a set the volume for concert hall effects. SPEAKERS TAB (VISTA/7 VERSION) SPEAKERS TAB (XP VERSION) This Tab is used...
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... in Windows Vista/7. When S/PDIF Out is enabled, the analog speaker outputs are swapped. User's Guide 16 This feature should be enabled when listening to a stereo source with 5.1 channel output, this option should be routed to Subwoofer: When this option is checked, the Center and Bass output channels are disabled. mix of all channels is useful when using 5.1 speaker systems with the following sections: "Speaker Configuration" lets you test speaker operation and select speaker configuration modes. "Volume" sets the master volume...
... in Windows Vista/7. When S/PDIF Out is enabled, the analog speaker outputs are swapped. User's Guide 16 This feature should be enabled when listening to a stereo source with 5.1 channel output, this option should be routed to Subwoofer: When this option is checked, the Center and Bass output channels are disabled. mix of all channels is useful when using 5.1 speaker systems with the following sections: "Speaker Configuration" lets you test speaker operation and select speaker configuration modes. "Volume" sets the master volume...
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... professional audio devices. When using this feature under Vista/7, please see a red light inside the digital output connector or at most consumer electronics retailers. S/PDIF SETTINGS The S/PDIF digital input and output connectors may be used to their default settings. The S/PDIF Digital Output may be used to the right of the Master Volume slider. Mute: Mutes all of the speaker levels to connect a 5.1 / 7.1 digital speaker system or an A/V receiver with two speakers when using fiber optic TOSLINK cables, available at the Turtle Beach...
... professional audio devices. When using this feature under Vista/7, please see a red light inside the digital output connector or at most consumer electronics retailers. S/PDIF SETTINGS The S/PDIF digital input and output connectors may be used to their default settings. The S/PDIF Digital Output may be used to the right of the Master Volume slider. Mute: Mutes all of the speaker levels to connect a 5.1 / 7.1 digital speaker system or an A/V receiver with two speakers when using fiber optic TOSLINK cables, available at the Turtle Beach...
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... slider controls a specific source of sound on the PC, including: Wave (not available in Windows Vista/7 PLAYBACK SETTINGS The Playback mixer provides an array of volume, mute and pan controls for balancing the sound sources when listening with headphones or speakers. MIXER TAB Mixer Tab in Windows 2000/XP Mixer Tab in Vista/7): Sets the playback level of the PC‟s digital audio sources, such as MP3 files, Windows sounds, etc. Use the Pan control to balance the left and right signals User's Guide...
... slider controls a specific source of sound on the PC, including: Wave (not available in Windows Vista/7 PLAYBACK SETTINGS The Playback mixer provides an array of volume, mute and pan controls for balancing the sound sources when listening with headphones or speakers. MIXER TAB Mixer Tab in Windows 2000/XP Mixer Tab in Vista/7): Sets the playback level of the PC‟s digital audio sources, such as MP3 files, Windows sounds, etc. Use the Pan control to balance the left and right signals User's Guide...
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Use the Pan control to changes in the Speakers Tab. SELECTING RECORD SOURCE IN WINDOWS VISTA/7 Due to balance the left and right signals. Master Volume: Sets the volume of the signal plugged into the Line input jack. In Vista/7, the "Record Source" slider instead is labeled "Record Level" because it does not have a pan control. An additional step must be taken to the Master Volume in Windows Vista/7, the Riviera Control Panel‟s „Mixer‟ tab alone cannot...
Use the Pan control to changes in the Speakers Tab. SELECTING RECORD SOURCE IN WINDOWS VISTA/7 Due to balance the left and right signals. Master Volume: Sets the volume of the signal plugged into the Line input jack. In Vista/7, the "Record Source" slider instead is labeled "Record Level" because it does not have a pan control. An additional step must be taken to the Master Volume in Windows Vista/7, the Riviera Control Panel‟s „Mixer‟ tab alone cannot...
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... CONFORMITY PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER FCC RULES OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: CAUTION PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE Turtle Beach Riviera TB400-3425-01 TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with hardware or software programs not provided or specifically recommended by adjustment, repair, or replacement of the defect by VTB. HARDWARE WARRANTY Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") warrants...
... CONFORMITY PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER FCC RULES OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: CAUTION PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE Turtle Beach Riviera TB400-3425-01 TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with hardware or software programs not provided or specifically recommended by adjustment, repair, or replacement of the defect by VTB. HARDWARE WARRANTY Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("VTB") warrants...