Hyperprism-DX

Hyperprism-DX Installation

Getting Started

This Chapter describes the procedure for installing and configuring Hyperprism-DX on your Pentium computer.

Before using Hyperprism-DX, please make sure that you have a basic knowledge of the Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system. This includes knowing how to use the mouse, windows, menus, etc. If these terms are strange to you, please consult your operating system documentation.

Hyperprism-DX works as a plug-in with any of the compatible third-party audio editing programs. Please first install your chosen "host" program and make sure you are familiar with its basic operations.

Hook up the audio connections between your computer/sound card and external audio system(s) so that you can monitor and/or record audio, as necessary for your application. Make sure that you have an adequate monitoring system or headphones so that you can make accurate judgments about sound quality and noise reduction settings.

Before Installing

When opening your Hyperprism-DX package you will find the following contents:

• One CD-ROM containing the applications, documentation, sample sounds and other files
• One registration card
• One Hyperprism-DX or Hyperprism Plug-in Pack serial number card
• One envelope bearing the Arboretum license agreement

IMPORTANT

Please fill out your registration card and mail or fax it to Arboretum Systems as soon as possible in order to:

• get FREE technical support
• be informed of new developments and upgrades
• help shape future products

Note that in order to receive ANY upgrades, telephone support or other assistance from Arboretum Systems, you must be a registered user.

System Requirements: Windows

• A Pentium computer with clock speed of 133 MHz or faster
• Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0
• 16 MB or more total system RAM
• Windows compatible sound card
• DirectX Media 5.2 or higher (included)

Although Hyperprism-DX may run on slower Pentiums, you will notice degraded preview performance due to over-taxing the processor. Note however that even on the slowest machines Hyperprism-DX will Process (render the file off-line) successfully in every case.

Compatibility

Hyperprism-DX is a plug-in for any Windows sound editing program which supports the DirectX plug-in format (also known as ActiveMovie or DirectShow). Run Hyperprism-DX with audio software including Cakewalk's Cakewalk Pro Audio, Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, Steinberg Cubase and WaveLab, Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro, Emagic Logic Audio and others.

Audio Hardware

The Hyperprism-DX plug-in's audio input/output services are all provided by your DirectX compatible "host" application. This means if your sound card already works with the audio editing software you use (Sound Forge, WaveLab, Cakewalk, Cubase, Cool Edit, etc.) then it'll work fine with Hyperprism-DX as well. Hyperprism-DX just "talks" to the plug-in host; any communication between the sound card and software is handled by the host application.
 

Setup Procedure: Windows 95/98/NT

• Before beginning the installation, quit all other programs which may currently be running.
• Insert the Arboretum CD-ROM which came in your Hyperprism-DX package into your PC's CD-ROM drive.

The "Arboretum" volume should appear at your CD-ROM drive.

• Double-click on the CD-ROM drive to open the Arboretum CD
• Open the Hyperprism-DX folder. Note: That's the Hyperprism-DX folder, not the neighboring Ray Gun folder!
• Double-click on the Icon labeled "Setup.exe"

You'll Enter the Setup Wizard.

• Follow all on-screen directions; most of the dialogs which follow simply require a "Next" or "OK" response.
• If the installer has detected an older (or demo) version of the Hyperprism-DX software, it will give you the choice of deleting the old files. We recommend in every case that you go ahead and delete the old (or demo) editions.

If you have old/demo software to delete, you'll enter the uninstall routine.

• After the de-install, or if there is nothing do delete, click past the Arboretum Installer Welcome screen.
• The Hyperprism-DX ReadMe file is displayed. Make certain you look at the ReadMe for any last-minute feature or compatibility notes which may have not made it into this documentation.
• The Arboretum Systems Software License Agreement is shown. Be sure to read this agreement, it describes the terms of our warranty and places certain restrictions on your use of this software. If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement you can just stop right here and terminate installation. Otherwise OK the License Agreement to continue.
• Select the directory into which the Hyperprism-DX software will be installed.
• Select the program folder into which the Hyperprism-DX software will be installed.
• Now the installation from CD begins...

Hyperprism-DX and the associated HTML documentation and help files will be copied to the program folder indicated in the previous step.

• The installer will ask you for your name, organization (if any) and Hyperprism-DX serial number. Name and serial number are mandatory, organization is optional. Make sure you enter the serial number, (28 digits plus 4 dashes) including the dashes, in the correct sequence. Don't confuse the serial number with your product's registration number, which may be the shorter number (in larger type) on your Hyperprism-DX registration card. Any errors will result in failure.
• The final window in the installer sequence is a ReadMe regarding DirectX. You'll need Direct X Media 5.2 or higher, which is included on the CD and is also available by download from Microsoft's web site.

If you view the Program folder you'll see the HTML documentation and the Hyperprism-DX Uninstaller. The Uninstaller can be used if you ever need to remove the Hyperprism-DX program files and documentation. Note that the Hyperprism DirectX effects are not directly visible here...

The Hyperprism-DX effects will appear right along with any other DirectX plug-ins you may have in your audio editing program's plug-ins sections.

• You're now ready to use the Hyperprism-DX!

Windows installation support notes

Problems? If any unexpected error messages come up during the course of installation, or if the Setup fails to install or serialize the Hyperprism-DX plug-in and stand-alone editions, immediately quit the Setup wizard, quit any other programs which may be running and Restart your computer.

Once restarted, run the Setup again and follow the preceding installation steps as directed. Also make sure you're using the correct Arboretum product serial number. Arboretum's Ray Gun and Hyperprism-DX are each sold separately, and each require their own unique serial numbers.

If Trouble Persists: Link over to the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual. Also take a look at the Support frame up on the Arboretum web site <http://www.arboretum.com> for the latest technical notes and troubleshooting tips. If all else fails either email support@arboretum.com or phone our service line during our regular weekday business hours, 10 am to 6 pm Pacific: (650) 738-4750

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