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| The Conclave Teamspeak Guide |
| Overview |
TeamSpeak is an application which enables people to speak with one another over the Internet. TeamSpeak consists of client and server software, both of which are available for Windows, Linux, and MAC. The TeamSpeak server acts as a host to multiple client connections and is capable handling hundreds of simultaneous users. This allows a number of members to have a general chat or, if playing the same game, discuss tactics, give game tips or warn team mates of approaching enemies.
The Conclave Teamspeak server has a number of pre-set channels which you can join, some relate to specific games (Eg. The Battlefield 1942 channel is for people who are playing Battlefield 1942), some are for general chat and hanging around when not in game (Eg. The Conclave Pub channel) and others are related to the hierarchy of The Conclave (Eg. The Council Chambers and the Conclave Citadel).
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| Where to Begin |
Use the quick start guide for Teamspeak 3 to connect to the Conclave Teamspeak Server: Windows
and Mac instructions.
- Novice User - These starter guides tell you how to get teamspeak up and running. Refer to the
Settings only to find the Conclave specific settings.
Alternatively, follow these steps to settup TeamSpeak to Connect to the Conclave TeamSpeak Server - Novice User - This section of the guide will provide you with step by step instructions on how to set up TeamSpeak to allow you to connect to the Conclave TeamSpeak server.
Using and Customising TeamSpeak - Novice User - This section of the guide will provide you with step by step instructions on how to use TeamSpeak as well as how to change the options to meet your needs.
Troubleshooting - Intermediate User - This section of the guide will provide information on how to fix common TeamSpeak problems.
Settings Only - Expert User - This section of the guide will provide you with the settings for connecting to the Conclave TeamSpeak server only. NOTE: The default password is not provided in this section. If you do not already have the default Conclave TS password you will need to contact a [CC] member to get it. The password will only be given to [CC] members or initiates. Alternatively, send an e-mail to the directors.
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| Downloading and Installation |
To download TeamSpeak Click Here
If you don't know whether to use the 32-bit or 64-bit version, download the 32-bit.
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| Setting up TeamSpeak to Connect to the Conclave TeamSpeak Server |
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Run TeamSpeak by double clicking on the  icon on your desktop (If the icon is not on your desktop, locate the icon in your Start menu).
After following the instructions of the setup wizard, the following window will appear:
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Step 2: |
Select the "Connections" menu from the top left and select the "Connect" menu option as shown below:
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Step 3: |
A pop-up window similar to the following will appear:
Fill in the following items, as indicated above:
- Address: server.conclave.cc
- Port: 9987
- Nickname: Your Forum Name
- Password: Ask [CC] member
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Step 4: |
Hit Enter or Press the Connect button to connect. If everything went well, you are now connected
to the Conclave Teamspeak server, which looks like this:
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Step 5: |
The last step involves asking a server admin to be added to the Conclave member user group. Once you have joined this group, you can make (temporary) channels yourself. You can recognize server admins by the S-shield behind their names, e.g. :
You are now ready to start using TeamSpeak to chat to other [CC] members.
NOTE: If you receive an error message after clicking the "Connect" button check the Troubleshooting Section for common problems.
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| Using and Customising TeamSpeak |
| Step 1: |
Run TeamSpeak by double clicking on the icon on your desktop (If the icon is not on your desktop, locate the icon in your Start menu).
Click "Connection" > "Connect" as shown below:
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Step 2: |
Connect to the teamspeak 3 server, by filling in the details as displayed in the connect dialog and pressing the Connect button.
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Step 3: |
You should now see your nickname under the "The Conclave Pub" channel as shown below:
NOTE: If you receive an error message after clicking the "Connect" button check the Troubleshooting Section for common problems.
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Step 4: |
Firstly lets check that you can actually send and receive voice messages to the server. Click on the "Settings" menu option followed by the "Options" menu option as shown below:
The "Options" menu window will open as shown below:
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Select the "Playback" option on the left hand side, as shown below:
This will change the settings menu to the "Playback" configuration. This results in the following screen:
� The first setting to change is the "Voice volume adjustment", move the slider towards loud (on the right) . This is important as many games are so loud that you cannot hear the members with quieter microphone outputs speaking.
� The next setting to change is the "Sound pack volume". This setting arranges the (relative) volume of the teamspeak client for giving sound messages. For example,
when a player joins or leaves the channel. Set this volume to your prefered reference.
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Select the "Capture" option on the left hand side, as shown below:
This will change the settings menu to the "Capture" configuration. This results in the following screen:
� Select the radio button option "Push-To-Talk", this enables teamspeak only to broadcast when you
press a particular key. This is prefferred over the "Voice Activation Detection", as this is more senstive to how
the microphone is configured.
� Click on the "No Hotkey Assigned" button, next to the "Push-To-Talk" radio button.
� Press the button you want to use to enable broadcasting on teamspeak.
� Enable the "Echo reduction" checkbox on the bottom of the page.
� Click on the button "Test Voice" and press the assigned speaking
button. If everything works correctly then a green bar will appear when you speak
and the small blue button will light up.
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Step 5: |
Teamspeak should now be working correctly. Press the "OK" button to close the configuration screen
and to return to the main window. You can now start chatting to other members. To get started look
down the channel list for a channel that interests you (Eg. The Battlefield 1942 channel is for members
who are playing Battlefield 1942) and double click the channel name to join.
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| Troubleshooting |
| invalid server password error message: |
Problem:
I click the "Connect" button to join the TeamSpeak server and a "invalid server password" error is reported as shown below:
Solution:
Check if you use the correct server password. Note, the server password is case sensitive.
NOTE: If you do not already know the default Conclave TS password you will need
to contact a [CC] member on to request it. The password will only be given to [CC] members or initiates.
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Failed to resolve hostname 'ts.conclave.cc':Host not found error message: |
Problem:
I click the "Connect" button to join the TeamSpeak server and a "Failed to resolve hostname 'ts.conclave.cc':Host not found" error is reported as shown below:
Solution:
Check your server settings against the Conclave TeamSpeak server settings in the Setting up TeamSpeak to Connect to the Conclave TeamSpeak Server guide. Entering the
IP address with even one number wrong will cause an error of this type. Futhermore, check if your internet connection is working.
NOTE: If your settings match those in the aforementioned guide the Conclave TeamSpeak server may be offline. Speak to other [CC] members to check if they are also experiencing problems.
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The blue light does not light up when i speak while using the Test Mode:
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No other members can hear me talking:
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The blue light lights up, but i don't hear myself the playback of my voice when i speak while using the Test Mode:
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Problem:
The blue light does not light up when i speak while using Test Mode
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No other members can hear me talking
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The blue light lights up but i don't hear myself the playback of my voice when i speak while in Test Mode
Solution:
With TeamSpeak open and connected to the server click on the "Settings" menu option followed by the "Options" menu option as shown below:
a window similar to the one shown below will open:
Select the "Capture" option on the left hand side, as shown below:
This will change the settings menu to the "Capture" configuration. This results in the following screen:
In the "Capture device" pull down menu, you may see a number of available sound devices. You will need to select the one that your microphone is connected to.
In my case, I use a "SoundMAX Integrated Digital HA Audio"e; microphone of my soundcard. Select the microphone you want to use from the pull down menu
After selecting the correct microphone for TeamSpeak to use, test by pressing the "Test Voice" button or try speaking to another member to ascertain if the problem has been rectified.
Next, select the "Playback" option on the left hand side, as shown below:
This will change the settings menu to the "Playback" configuration. This results in the following screen:
In the "Playback Device" pull down menu , you see a list of available devices to play the sound of teamspeak through. You will need to select the device that you want
to use for playback, use preferably a headset, not speakers for this. In my case, I use the "Line 1 (Virtual Audio Cable)" device. Select the device from
the pull down menu you want to use, you can only use one at the time.
If the problem still persists:
Follow the links for your particular operating system:
- Windows 95/98/XP
- Windows Vista/7
Windows 95/98/XP microphone fix
Click Start > Control Panel (or for some Windows XP installations Start > Settings > Control Panel) as shown below:
The "Control Panel" window will open and, depending on the setup of your system you will have to do one of the following:
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Category View
Under the heading "Pick a Category" click the "Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices" option as shown below:
The window will refresh and display a new list of options. Under the heading "or pick a Control Panel icon" click "Sounds and Audio Devices" as shown below:
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Classic View
Locate and double click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon as shown below:
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The "Sounds and Audio Device Properties" window will open. Select the "Audio" tab as shown below:
Ensure your soundcard is selected in each of the drop down boxes and then click the "Voice" tab and once again check that your soundcard is selected in all of the drop down boxes. Click the "OK" button and if the "Control Panel" window is still open, close it.
Return to TeamSpeak and test using "Local Test Mode" or try speaking to another member to ascertain if the problem has been rectified.
If the problem still persists:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Volume Control (As shown below):
The "Play Control" window will open. Click the "Options" menu item and ensure there is a tick next to the "Advanced
Controls" menu option. If there is not a tick next to it click it and one will appear.
Click the "Options" menu item again, followed by the "Properties" menu item as shown below:
When the "Properties" window opens ensure that you soundcard is selected in the "Mixer Device" drop down box and then click the "Recording" as shown below:
Ensure that there is a tick in the box next to "Microphone" or "Mic" and click the "OK" button to return to the "Play Control Window". The window should have refreshed to look similar to the one below and should include a section for "Microphone":
Slide the "Microphone Volume" slider to the top and then click the "Advanced" button (If available).
If the "Advanced" button was available an "Advanced Microphone Controls" window should appear. Ensure there is a tick in the 1 Microphone +20db Boost box and then click the "Close" button. Close the "Recording Control" window and return to TeamSpeak.
Test using "Test Mode" or try speaking to another member to ascertain if the problem has been rectified.
If the problem still persists:
Ask for help by contacting a Conclave member.
Windows Vista/7 microphone fix
Click Start -> Control Panel, a window like shown below opens:
Click on "Hardware and Sound", the following menu opens:
Click on the "Manage audio devices" link under the sound category:
This will open the following menu:
Click on the "Recording" tab on the top, this changes the menu to:
Now, left click on the microphone you want to use, e.g. in this case the "Logitech Mic(QuickCam E2500).
After this, press the right mouse button to open the context sensitive pop-up menu, which looks like this:
The "Microphone properties" menu opens, which looks like this:
Click on the "Levels" tab on the top of this menu. This will open the following menu:
Move the slider from the left to the right to increase the sensitivity of your microphone. Once done, press the "OK" button
on this menu and the previous menu.
This should have resolved the issue, if you still have problems, please contact a Conclave member to help you out.
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People complain that i am causing an echo but i don't hear an echo: |
Problem:
People are complaining that i am causing an echo of everything they say. I cant hear any echo so am i causing the echo?:
Solution:
It is possible that you are causing everyone else to hear an echo when they speak. The reason you don't hear it is because the sound travels through your speakers
(which you hear) and then immediately back through your microphone (which everybody else hears).
There are two ways of solving this problem:
1. Buy a headset / microphone combo and switch off your speakers.
2. Change your "Voice Send Method" from "Voice Activation" to "Push to Talk". This means that other
people only hear you talking when you press the button you assigned and thus avoids 95% of the echo as your microphone is not always
transmitting. Information on how to change this setting can be found in the
Using and Customising TeamSpeak section of this guide.
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| Settings Only |
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Conclave TeamSpeak Server |
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| Server Address: |
ts.conclave.cc |
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| Default TS Password : |
Ask a Conclave member or mail the directors |
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