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Creative Audigy 2 ZS User Manual

Creative Audigy 2 ZS
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Creative Audigy 2 ZS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio Channels7.1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
InterfacePCI
DAC Resolution24-bit
DAC Sample Rate192 kHz
Digital Signal ProcessorEMU10K2
MIDI SupportYes
ASIO SupportYes
THX CertifiedYes
EAX SupportEAX 4.0
Sample Rate96 kHz

Summary

Movie Creation Guide

Software Applications

Overview of software included with the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor.

Computer Configuration

Recommended hardware specifications for video editing and DVD creation.

Optimizing Your Computer

Steps to improve computer performance for video projects.

Processor speed and RAM memory

Explains the impact of processor and RAM on editing performance.

Hard drive space

Discusses storage needs for video projects and file system recommendations.

DVD writer

Details requirements for a DVD writer for burning discs.

USB 2.0

Explains USB 2.0 importance for data transfer speed in video editing.

Windows XP

Mentions Windows XP for its USB 2.0 support and media functionality.

Graphics Cards

Specifies graphics card requirements for video applications.

Capturing Video from a Video Source

Step 1: Install Hardware

Instructions for physically connecting the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor and video source.

Step 2: Start Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3

Guide to launching DVD MovieFactory and starting a new project.

Step 3: Set Video Capture Parameters

How to configure video capture settings like source and format.

Step 4: Set Audio Parameters

Steps to adjust audio settings for monitoring during capture.

Step 5: Perform the Capture

Detailed instructions on how to start, preview, and stop video capture.

Capturing Video Using Direct to Disc

Starting DVD MovieFactory 3

Steps to prepare DVD MovieFactory for direct-to-disc capture.

Using Direct to Disc

How to initiate the direct-to-disc capture and burning process.

Creating a WMV file for Zen Portable Media Center

Starting VideoStudio 8

How to launch VideoStudio 8 and begin the WMV creation process.

Creating a WMV file from an existing video file

Steps to load and prepare an existing video file for WMV conversion.

Planning Your DVD Project

Organizing Space on Your DVD

Guidance on managing disc space for DVD content.

Checking the Available Space on Your DVD

How to check remaining DVD space within MovieFactory.

Organizing Your DVD

Strategies for structuring a DVD with titles and chapters.

Capturing in MPEG or DV/AVI

Comparison of MPEG and DV/AVI capture formats for DVD projects.

Capturing in DV

Details on capturing video in DV format and its pros/cons.

Capturing in MPEG

Explains advantages of capturing directly to MPEG, especially for non-editing projects.

Controlling the MPEG Capture Parameters

Controlling the MPEG Capture Parameters

How to adjust video and audio bitrates for MPEG capture.

Setting Capture Properties

Explains video and audio parameters in the Capture Properties window.

Controlling the Project Settings for Output

How to dictate the final video and audio format for the DVD.

Change MPEG Settings

Adjusting MPEG settings after capture for fitting more content or changing quality.

Selecting the DVD Format and Media Type

Select a DVD format

Overview of logical DVD formats like DVD-Video and DVD-VR.

Video and Audio Monitoring

About Monitoring

How to connect a monitor to check video and audio during operations.

Television Display

Compares TV display characteristics to computer displays for video monitoring.

Audio Monitoring

Explains different modes for monitoring audio output signals.

Technology Glossary

DoMiNoFX™

Explains DoMiNoFX technology for video processing and encoding.

PerfectView® Pro MPEG encoding

Describes PerfectView Pro technology for MPEG compression quality.

TrueView™ Pro: Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering

Explains MCTF technique for reducing video noise.

Video Formats

Overview of consumer digital video formats like DV and MPEG.

Analog Television Video Formats – NTSC, PAL and SECAM

Defines analog TV standards like NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.

Video Transmission – Composite Video and S-Video (SVHS)

Explains composite and S-Video transmission methods.

Digital Video Formats – DV and MPEG

Details on digital video formats DV and MPEG used for capture.

DV or Digital Video

Explains DV format, its compression, and resolutions.

DV type 2

Describes DV type 2 format, its separation of streams.

MPEG1

Explains MPEG1 format, its use for VCDs.

MPEG2

Explains MPEG2 format, its use for DVDs.

Digital Audio Formats

Overview of digital audio formats like PCM, MPEG Audio, Dolby Digital.

Digital Video and Audio Resolutions and Bitrates

Details on video and audio capture parameter values for different output formats.

DVD Format

Explains DVD formats and media types, including bit depth and sampling rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Video

Addresses common video-related issues like audio echoes.

Can I still do video captures on a second hard drive with a FAT32 file system?

Discusses FAT32 file system limitations for video capture.

General Usage

Covers common usage problems and solutions.

While capturing directly to WMV, I can't hear any audio.

Addresses no audio during WMV capture and how to hear it later.

Voice recordings made in Ulead VisualStudio 8 SE and DVD MovieFactory 3 SE don't seem to work.

Explains why voice recordings might not work and how to fix it.

USB devices connected to the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor don't seem to be recognized.

Provides steps to resolve USB device recognition problems.

My Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor doesn't seem to be working properly.

Offers solutions for general Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor malfunctions.

The Ulead applications sometimes don't work.

How to fix Ulead applications not working due to USB device connection issues.

My Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor sometimes fails to respond.

Steps to resolve the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor failing to respond.

General Precautions

General advice for using the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor safely and effectively.

Can I still use the Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor with a USB 1.1 connection?

Discusses using USB 1.1 and its bandwidth limitations for video capture.

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