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Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum User Manual

Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum
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Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAudigy 2 ZS Platinum
CategorySound Card
Audio Channels7.1
Sample Rate192 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
InterfacePCI
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)24-bit/192 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N)0.004%
EAX VersionEAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD
Front PanelYes
Optical Input/OutputYes
Coaxial Input/OutputYes
MIDI I/OYes
ASIO SupportYes
Supported Operating SystemsWindows 98/ME/2000/XP
FeaturesDolby Digital EX, DTS-ES

Summary

How to use this manual

About Your Hardware

Your Audigy 2 ZS audio card

Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket

Your Platinum Drive (included with Audigy 2 ZS Platinum)

Front panel

Top panel

Your Remote Control (included with Audigy 2 ZS Platinum)

Changing the battery

Procedure for replacing the battery in the remote control.

Using your remote control

Explanation of remote control buttons and their functions for OSD navigation.

Installing Hardware

What You Need

Lists required hardware components and prerequisites for installation.

Step 1: Prepare your computer

Instructions for preparing the computer, including safety precautions and slot preparation.

Step 2: Prepare your Platinum Drive

Steps to configure the Platinum Drive for microphone type (dynamic or condenser).

Step 3: Connect cables to the Platinum Drive

Guide on connecting various cables to the Platinum Drive.

Step 4: Install the Platinum Drive

Instructions for physically installing the Platinum Drive into the computer's drive bay.

Step 5: Connect cables to the Audigy 2 ZS audio card

Details on connecting cables from the Platinum Drive to the audio card.

Step 6: Install the audio card

Procedure for inserting the Audigy 2 ZS audio card into the PCI slot.

Step 7: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket

Instructions for installing the optional Joystick/MIDI bracket and its cable.

Step 8: Connect CD/DVD-ROM drive

Guide for connecting CD/DVD-ROM drives for analog or digital audio output.

Step 9: Connect to power outlet

Final step to connect the computer to the power outlet and turn it on.

Installing and Uninstalling Software

Installing Drivers and Applications

Steps to install necessary drivers and software for the audio card.

Audigy 2 ZS Feature Showcase Demonstration

How to install and run a demonstration of audio card features.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Guide on using the web-based system for software and driver updates.

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Applications and Device Drivers

General instructions for removing or reinstalling audio card software and drivers.

Reinstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications

Specific steps to repair or reinstall all audio drivers and applications.

Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications

Specific steps to remove all audio drivers and applications.

Installing/Uninstalling selected Audio Drivers or Applications

Guide to install or uninstall specific components of the audio software.

Connecting Related Peripherals

Playing Games

How to connect gaming devices like joysticks and MIDI controllers.

Watching DVDs: Decoding with an external decoder or AV Amplifier

Connecting for Dolby Digital/DTS audio playback from DVDs via external equipment.

Connecting a multichannel AV Amplifier

How to connect the audio card to a multichannel AV amplifier for surround sound.

Playing/Recording Music

Connecting playback and recording devices for music playback and creation.

Creating Music

Setting up a home music studio with MIDI synthesizers, guitars, and microphones.

Transferring Data

Connecting devices for data transfer using FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface.

Connecting Speakers

Positioning your speakers

Recommendations for optimal speaker placement for 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 channel systems.

Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

Guide for connecting digital speaker systems to the audio card's digital outputs.

Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

Guide for connecting analog speaker systems, up to 7.1 channels.

General Specifications

Connectivity

Problems with Multiple Audio Devices

Problems Installing Software

Demonstrations

Audigy 2 ZS Getting Started Demonstration

Interactive guide to learn about the basic features and functions of the Audigy 2 ZS.

Audigy 2 ZS Feature Showcase Demonstration

Demonstrates advanced audio features like EAX HD and Dolby Surround EX.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Problems with Sound

Solutions for audio playback issues, including no sound or environmental effects.

Problems with Sound and CD-ROMs

Troubleshooting no audio output when playing audio CDs.

Problems with File Transfers on Some VIA Chipset Motherboards

Solutions for data transfer issues on specific VIA chipset motherboards.

Insufficient SoundFont Cache

Resolving issues related to insufficient memory for SoundFont banks.

Problems with the Joystick

Troubleshooting issues with the joystick connector or program compatibility.

Problems with Sound Blaster Live! Series or Sound Blaster PCI512 card

Addressing conflicts with older Sound Blaster audio devices.

Resolving I/O Conflicts

Steps to resolve hardware conflicts using Device Manager in Windows 98 SE/Me.

Problems in Windows XP

Information on hardware installation warnings and compatibility issues in Windows XP.

Problems with Digital Audio Devices

Solutions for hissing, no sound, or popping noises with digital audio devices.

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