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Creative 202 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 Owner’ s Manual © 2006 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved Revision: A E-MU World Headquarters Europe Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd E-MU Systems Ballycoolin Business Park 1500 Green Hills Road Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 IRELAND Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East Japan Creative Media K.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Note About Windows Logo Testing ..............7 Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications ..........7 Connection Diagram ..............8 Controls & Headphone Output ............. 9 Input/Output - 0202 ..............10 E-MU USB Audio Control Panel ........... 11 Direct Monitoring ............... 12 Tutorials ..................13 Introduction ....................13...
  • Page 4 E-MU Systems...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low jitter clock, and XTC™ Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. The signal-to-noise specs of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market! From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design, to profes- sional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, the USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio.

  • Page 6: Package Includes

    • Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (trial) E-MU Proteus® VX CD-ROM with over 1000 sounds included COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The minimum computer system requirements for the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are listed below. Windows • Intel® or AMD® processor — 1.2 GHz or faster •...

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    Testing” warning screen. See the note below. 6. When prompted, restart your computer. 7. Be sure to register your 0202 USB 2.0 so we can advise you of future software updates and special offers. 8. Your 0202 USB 2.0 is now ready to use.

  • Page 8: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram CONNECTION DIAGRAM Microphone or Line WARNING! Use only a USB 2.0 certified Hi-Speed cable (like the one supplied) for the USB connection. Using a USB 1.1 cable may cause erractic behavior and degraded performance. Computer Powered Speakers 1/4” male to 1/4” male (unbalanced) E-MU Systems...

  • Page 9: Controls & Headphone Output

    Mono mode is useful when the two inputs are being used for separate instruments. Headphone Jack Connect your stereo headphones here. Headphone Level Control This knob controls the volume of the headphone output. This switch also turns the 0202 USB 2.0 on or off. 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Input/Output - 0202

    Connects the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer via the supplied USB cable. The USB connection provides two-way communication when connected to the computer. The 0202 USB 2.0 receives its power from the USB. Always connect to the USB NOTE jack on the computer itself and NOT to a low-power USB connection that When using a USB 1.1 port,...

  • Page 11: E-Mu Usb Audio Control Panel

    E-MU icon in the System Tray. 3. Help About E-MU 0202 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates 4. Device If you are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can choose which unit is currently being controlled.

  • Page 12: Direct Monitoring

    Direct monitoring is controlled manually from the Direct Monitor switch on the 0202 USB 2.0. It’s not necessary to turn it on in your recording application Latency (delay) Software Monitoring...

  • Page 13: Tutorials

    • You should have already installed the E-MU software on your computer • You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 and your speakers when you play a CD or an MP3 using Windows Media Player.
  • Page 14 Tutorials 7. Select VST Multitrack from the Devices list. 8. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select “ASIO E-MU 0202 Buffer Latency Setting 9. Click the Control Panel button. The pop- up dialog box shown at right appears.

  • Page 15: Basic Multitrack Recording

    3. Make sure the Monitor button through the 0202 USB 2.0. 4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0. If you are recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct Monitor button again.
  • Page 16 Tutorials 6. Optional Step - Metronome: To toggle the Metronome on and off, press C on NOTE the computer keyboard. To adjust the metronome output level, press the Turning on the metronome transport Play control, then select Metronome Setup... from the Transport adds a 2-bar lead-in before recording begins.

  • Page 17: Recording A Midi Track Using Proteus Vx

    The Cubase Project Window should now look more or less like the one below with one or more Audio tracks and one MIDI track: MIDI Track 3. Click the Devices menu, and select VST Instruments. 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 9. Bring up the mini keyboard by clicking the icon on Proteus VX and play a few notes. You should be hearing sound. If not, verify that the 0202 USB 2.0 is properly configured. 10. Play your MIDI controller and verify that it plays Proteus VX.
  • Page 19 Play. Proteus VX now plays both MIDI channels. On Your Own Cubase LE and Proteus VX include excellent online documentation and help files. Take the time to learn all the features of these powerful programs, and most of all have fun. 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Getting Started With Cakewalk Sonar Le

    The first time you run Sonar LE, the following dialog box appears: 2. Click No to close the dialog box. (The tests do not apply to the 0202 USB 2.0.) Sonar LE opens and the following dialog box appears.
  • Page 21 6. Select ASIO as the Driver Mode and click OK. You’ll get a pop-up dialog box explaining that the ASIO settings won’t take effect until the next time you start Sonar LE. 7. Close Sonar LE completely and restart the application. 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Tutorials Return to the Audio Setup Options 8. Once Sonar LE has restarted, select Audio from the Options menu. 9. Click the ASIO Panel. The pop-up dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low as your com- puter will allow.

  • Page 23: Basic Multitrack Recording

    OFF. You will be monitoring the input through the E-MU 0202. 4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0. If you are recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct Monitor button again.
  • Page 24 Output Select 6. If your input signal is either too weak or too strong, adjust the input level control on the 0202 USB 2.0. 7. Optional Step - Metronome: First, select Toolbars from the View menu and check the Metronome Toolbar. Next turn Metronome During Record On by clicking the button.

  • Page 25: Recording A Midi Track Using Proteus Vx

    Click OK to continue. (This may a take a few seconds.) 5. Proteus VX now appears in the Synth rack and two new tracks have been added to the bottom of the track list. (You may have to scroll down to see the new tracks.) 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Tutorials New Proteus VX Tracks Audio Output from Proteus VX MIDI input to Proteus VX Click Here to view the strip controls. The MIDI Connection 6. Select the blue MIDI Input track by clicking on it. The MIDI Input connection appears in the strip to the left of the MIDI tracks.
  • Page 27 13. Play your MIDI keyboard and verify that it plays Proteus VX. 14. Feel free to play around for awhile selecting presets and exploring Proteus VX. Don’t worry about losing anything. Nothing is made permanent until you Save the bank, so don’t worry and have fun. 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Tutorials To Record a MIDI Track 15. Minimize the Proteus VX window by pressing the minimize button 16. Record-Enable the MIDI Track by pressing the track Record button (R). The track turns a dull red color to indicate that it is record-enabled. •...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the “Default Audio Device”. 1. Open the Control Panel, then select Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Click the Audio tab and select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the Default device under Sound Playback.

  • Page 30: Internet References

    Tutorials Internet References The internet contains vast resources for the computer musician. A few useful sites are listed here, but there are plenty more. Check it out. Software Updates, Tips & Tutorials . http://www.emu.com/support Setting up a PC for Digital Audio ..http://www.musicxp.net MIDI Basics..........

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS) < -110dB Hi-Z/Line Input (1) Input Impedance: 1Mohm Max Level: +12dBV (14.2dBu) Dynamic Range: (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain) 113dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, min gain) 113dB THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain) -101dB (.0009%) 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Technical Specifications Analog Line Outputs (2) Type: unbalanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter D/A converter: CS4392 Level: Consumer: +6.8dBV max (unbalanced) Frequency Response: (20Hz - 20kHz) 0.00/-.07dB Dynamic Range: (1kHz, A-weighted) 112dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) 112dB THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS) -98dB (.0013%) Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz at -1dBFS) <...

  • Page 33: Index

    Windows XP 7 Headphone Level Control 9 Sonar LE Headphone Output 10 multitrack recording 23 project window 23 Inputs 10 Inspector, Cubase LE 18 Technical Specifications 31 Track Record Enable Button, Sonar LE 23 Troubleshooting 29 0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 34 Index Uninstalling Drivers & App 7 USB Jack 10 VST Instruments 17 Windows Logo Testing Note 7 Windows Media Player, no audio 29 E-MU Systems...

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