Turtle Beach Montego II User’s Guide
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS This documentation and the accompanying software are copyright © 1999 by Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or for any purpose without prior written authorization from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 WELCOME… 5 Remember to Register! Our Website THE MONTEGO II Resource Usage The required resources are as follows: System Requirements 3-D Listening Mode The Montego II Sound Card 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 INSTALLING THE MONTEGO II 11 Overview of the Steps Removing the Old Sound Card Installing the Board 12 12 12 WINDOWS 95 & 98 INSTALLATION Before You Install the Drivers, Note… To install the drivers in Windows 98: To install the drivers in Windows 95: Final Softw
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS USING THE MONTEGO II 29 Graphic EQ Included Software MIDI Orchestrator Plus AudioStation 32 AudioView 32 MIDI Orchestrator 32 AudioStation Mixer System Tray Launcher A3D Demos 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 THE TBS MONTEGO II CONTROL PANEL Windows 95/98 TBS Montego II Control Panel MIDI TAB A3D Settings Tab A3D Demos Tab Windows NT TBS Montego II Control Panel MIDI TAB 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 39 WARRANTY AND LICENSING INFORMATION 41 Hardware Warranty Voyetra End
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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
C 7 R PTE A H ONE THE MONTEGO II The Montego II has many significant features, including: A3D 2.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS THE MONTEGO II SOUND CARD Here is a look at the Montego II sound card, to help you identify the various connectors and ports.
C 11 R H APTE TWO 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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
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! 16-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE! 8-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE! PCI slots – use this type! YES! 4. Remove the selected expansion slot cover by unscrewing its securing screw. Save the screw to secure the Montego II to the chassis later.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
C 15 R H APTE THREE 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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 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.
process is explained below). If the problem persists, please call Turtle Beach technical support for help in diagnosing the problem. TO BOOT IN SAFE MODE: 1. Restart the system again. 2. When you see the message “Starting Windows 95...” press the F8 key. If you have Windows 98 press F8 after the first beep. 3. Select Safe Mode from the menu. SOUNDCHECK® SoundCheck provides an easy way to find and fix audio problems in your system.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS 6. Select Montego II Applications from the list and click the Add/Remove button. 7. Select Montego II Drivers from the list and click the Add/Remove button. 8. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the removal.
C R PTE A H 23 FOUR WINDOWS NT 4.0 INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE DRIVERS, NOTE … Your BIOS should be in non Plug-and-Play mode. For instructions on changing the BIOS, refer to your motherboard’s manual. The sound card must be physically installed in your system. If you have not already installed the sound card in your PC, refer to the “Installing the Montego II” chapter for instructions. All other applications should be closed down. This is very important.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS INSTALLING THE MONTEGO II APPLICATIONS AND DRIVERS IN WINDOWS NT 4.0 To install the Montego II applications in Window NT 4.0, run D:\SETUP.EXE (assuming that D: is the letter of you CD-ROM drive.) This will display a menu with different installation options. Click on the TBS Montego II Applications Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the applications. Do not restart your computer when finished. Exit the installation menu.
SETTING THE MONTEGO II AS THE DEFAULT DEVICE If you have more than one sound card in your system you will need to set the Montego II as the default MIDI and audio device. 1. From the Windows NT Control Panel double-click the Multimedia icon. 2. Click on the Audio tab. TBS Montego II Playback be chosen for Playback and TBS Montego II Record should be chosen for Recording. 3. Now click on the MIDI tab. 4. The TBS Montego II MIDI should be selected. 5. Click on OK to save any changes.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS TO DISABLE OR ENABLE A DEVICE: 1. In the Windows NT Control Panel double-click on the Devices icon. 2. From here you can disable or enable individual devices. This can be helpful when troubleshooting conflicting devices. For more information regarding devices and resource settings please see your Windows NT manual. UNINSTALLING THE MONTEGO II IN NT Uninstalling the Montego II in Windows NT is a two-step process. First, the applications must be removed, and then the drivers.
C 27 R H APTE FIVE MAKING CONNECTIONS This section covers hooking up the Montego II to the rest of your audio system. THE BACK PANEL The back panel of the Montego II has Microphone input, Line input, Line output and MIDI/ Joystick connectors. There are several different ways to connect equipment to the Montego II: Mic In— connects a microphone directly for recording your voice, acoustic instrument or acoustic sound source.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS JOYSTICK CONTROLLER The joystick connection on the back of the Montego II also serves as a MIDI port. The optional cable available from Voyetra Turtle Beach allows you to have both a joystick and a MIDI keyboard connected to your system. If you want to connect a joystick to the Montego II, the sound card and its drivers must be properly installed in your system. PORT ADDRESSES The Montego’s joystick controller uses ports 201-201.
C 29 R PTE A H SIX USING THE MONTEGO II GRAPHIC EQ A 10-band graphic EQ, located in the AudioStation 32 application provides tone control over the wave output and synth output of the Montego II. INCLUDED SOFTWARE MIDI ORCHESTRATOR PLUS MIDI Orchestrator Plus turns your multimedia PC into a complete desktop MIDI recording studio. Create multi-track MIDI recordings of your own music or modify pre-recorded MIDI songs. The on-screen video tutorials show you how.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS AUDIOSTATION 32 AudioStation® 32 integrates control of your multimedia files in one convenient and useful location. AudioStation® 32 supports playback of Redbook CD Audio, MIDI, WAV, DVD and Video Discs, and more. In addition, AudioStation 32 is bundled with AudioView 32 and MIDI Orchestrator 32, two feature-packed media editors.
AUDIOSTATION MIXER AudioStation 32’s Audio Mixer provides a convenient way to view the available mixer functions for all sources at one time. Rack components Balance L/R Playback source Volume control SYSTEM TRAY LAUNCHER If you selected the option during the install the yellow speaker icon in the system tray (bottom right) should have been replaced with a Turtle Beach Icon (Palm Tree). Left-clicking on this icon will display a master volume slider for making quick global volume adjustments.
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C 33 R H APTE SEVEN THE TBS MONTEGO II CONTROL PANEL The TBS Montego II Control Panel allows you to configure the features of your Montego II. It lets you easily adjust wavetable settings, A3D settings and offers access to the A3D demos. The TBS Montego II Control Panel is located in the Windows Control Panel, which can be accessed by clicking Start-> Settings-> Control Panel from the Windows desktop. The TBS Montego II Control Panel is slightly different in Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS WINDOWS 95/98 TBS MONTEGO II CONTROL PANEL MIDI TAB DESTINATION FOR DOS BOX MIDI OUT This list box lets you select how MIDI is handled by programs running in DOS boxes. There are two options. Montego II MPU-401 - This setting sends MIDI data to an external synthesizer attached to the MIDI port. Montego II MIDI - This setting sends MIDI data to the internal Montego II music synthesizer. If you do not have an external synthesizer connected, select "Montego II Wavetable.
WAVETABLE EFFECTS The Montego II offers advanced global effects. These controls allow finetuning of the effects. Effects Checkbox – You can disable the effects with this checkbox. When disabled, no effects are heard even if a program or MIDI file requests them. Effects Selection – The effect selection dropdown box allows you to select from a number of effect algorithms including Reverb, Delay, Hall Reverb, Flange Distortion and more.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS DISABLE DIRECTSOUND HARDWARE ACCELERATION Some games using DirectSound do not check the hardware resources correctly. If no sound is audible, you can disable hardware acceleration of DirectSound with this checkbox. Applications will then use the generic, slower and lower-quality software DirectSound drivers supplied within DirectX. Disabling DirectSound hardware acceleration disables all A3D functionality. A3D DEMOS TAB This tab offers quick access to the A3D demos.
WAVETABLE EFFECTS The Montego II offers advanced global reverb and chorus effects. These controls allow fine-tuning of the chorus and reverb effects. Effects Checkbox – You can disable the chorus and reverb effects with this checkbox. When disabled, no effects are heard even if a program or MIDI file requests them. Effects Selection – The effect selection dropdown box allows you to select from a number of effect algorithms including, Reverb, Delay, Hall Reverb, Flange Distortion and more.
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C 39 R PTE A H EIGHT TECHNICAL SUPPORT This Getting Started Guide, the SoundCheck utilities and the various help and PDF files should be all you need to get the Montego II sound card and the software applications working. However, if you need support, here is how to contact us — Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, EST. TO CONTACT TURTLE BEACH TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Email: tech@tbeach.com Internet: www.tbeach.com (Visit out FAQ section!) Phone: 914.966.2150 Fax: 914.966.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS IF YOU CALL: You must be registered or have your product ID at hand. If possible, use a telephone near your computer. The technician might need to ask about the type of system you are using and the additional hardware installed on the system — for example, a synthesizer, CD-ROM drive or MIDI interface. Try to have the manufacturers’ manuals for these peripherals at hand.
A WARRANTY AND LICENSING INFORMATION This Appendix includes the warranty for the Montego II sound card, the Voyetra End-User License Agreement for the software suite in this package and the FCC and EMC Declarations of Conformity.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS HARDWARE WARRANTY Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. ("Voyetra") warrants to the original end-user purchaser ("Purchaser") that the Turtle Beach Systems Montego II ("Product") will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by Purchaser ("Warranty Period").
VOYETRA END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT By installing this Software you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, promptly contact the seller of this Software to arrange an appropriate remedy. SOFTWARE LICENSE: This is a legal agreement (Agreement) between you (either an individual or an entity) and Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS VOYETRA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Voyetra shall not be liable for errors or omissions contained in the Software or manuals, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits and/or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of these materials.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PRODUCT NAME: Internal PCI Sound Card Model Number: TB400-3356-01 FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EMC) Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
INDEX C cable connections · 28 CD-Audio Connector · 10 CD-ROM audio cable connecting · 14 H Montego sound card back panel · 27 features of · 7 installing · 11 warranty · 42 MPC-2 connector · 14 P port addresses, joystick · 28 Product ID Number · 12 headphones · 8 R I I/O addresses · 8 installing the sound card · 11 overview of the steps · 12 IRQs · 8 ISA slot · 13 J joystick controller · 28 joystick/external MIDI connector · 10 L license agreement · 43 Line In · 10, 27 Line Out · 10, 27 M Mic ·
TURTLE BEACH SYSTEMS W warranty · 42 website · 2, 6 white wire · 14 Windows 3.x installing the drivers · 23 resources · 8 Windows 95 common conflicts · 20 installing the drivers · 15, 18 resources · 8 Testing and Troubleshooting · 20 Windows NT 4.
