Creative Emu 1820m Manual

							 
2 - Installation
Setting Up the Digital Audio System
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2 - Installation 
Setting Up the Digital Audio System 
There are six basic steps to installing your E-MU system: 
1. 
Remove any other sound cards you have in your computer. 
   
(Once you are sure that 
the E-MU card works properly, your old sound card can be reinstalled if desired.) 
2. 
Install the E-MU 1010  PCI card in your computer. Go there
.
 
3. 
Install the 0202 Daughter Card or Sync Daughter Card (if applicable). Go there
.
 
4. 
Connect the AudioDock (if applicable). 
5. 
Install the PatchMix DSP software onto your computer. 
6. 
Connect audio, MIDI and synchronization cables between the E-MU system and 
your other gear. 
Notes for Installation 
•IF AT ANY TIME DURING THIS INSTALLATION YOU SEE NO RESPONSE: 
Use the Alt-Tab feature to select other applications. One of them may be the 
Microsoft Digital Signature warning. It is possible for this warning to appear 
behind the installation screen.
•Make sure you have the latest Windows Service Packs from Microsoft 
(Windows XP - SP 2 or higher). 
•Disable onboard sound and uninstall all other sound cards. (If you wish to try 
using multiple sound cards in your system, do so after you have confirmed that 
your E-MU Digital Audio System is operating normally.)
•InstallShield “IKernel Application Error” on Windows XP: When installing this 
software on Windows XP, you may be confronted with a “kernel error” at the very 
end of installation. This is an issue with the InstallShield program, which is what 
we use to install software on your computer. Please do not be alarmed by this, as 
the error is innocuous.
To read more about this error, and obtain instructions on how to avoid getting 
the message, please visit this website: 
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=q108020
•Multiple Digital Audio System sound cards are not supported.
Please read the following sections as they apply to your system as you install the E-MU 
1010, paying special attention to the various warnings they include.
Prior to installing the hardware, take a few moments to write down the 18-digit serial 
number, which is located on the back of the box and on the 1010  PCI Card. This 
number can help EMU Customer Service troubleshoot any problems you may 
encounter—by writing the number down now, you’ll avoid having to open your 
computer to find it later on. 
						

							 
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Setting Up the Digital Audio System
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Safety First! 

 
As you install 
hardware components, 
observe the following 
general precautions to 
avoid damage to your 
equipment and yourself. 
Connector Types
 
These connector types are used to connect the E-MU 1010  hardware components. They 
will be referred to by the name shown in the first column of the following chart: 

   
Warning: 
 The E-MU 1010  PCI Card has been designed to use readily available and 
inexpensive standard computer system cables to make it easy for you to find 
replacement cables if your original cables become damaged or lost. However, because 
these standard cables types are used for other purposes, you must use caution to avoid 
connecting the cables incorrectly. Please verify that all cables are connected only to the 
proper components before powering up your system. 
•
To avoid possible permanent damage to your hardware, make sure that all connec-
tions are made with the host computer’s power off. 
 Unplug the computer’s 
power cable to make sure that the computer is not in sleep mode 
.
•Take care to avoid static damage to any components of your system. Internal 
computer surfaces, the E-MU 1010 PCI board and the interfaces are susceptible to 
electrostatic discharge, commonly known as “static.” Electrostatic discharge can 
damage or destroy electronic devices. Here are some procedures you can follow 
when handling electronic devices in order to minimize the possibility of causing 
electrostatic damage:
•Avoid any unnecessary movement, such as scuffing your feet when handling 
electronic devices, since most movement can generate additional charges of static 
electricity.
•Minimize the handling of the PCI card. Keep it in its static-free package until needed. 
Transport or store the board only in its protective package.
•When handling a PCI card, avoid touching its connector pins. Try to handle the 
board by its edges only.
•Before installing a PCI card into your computer, you should be grounded. Use a 
ground strap to discharge any static electric charge built up on your body. The 
ground strap attaches to your wrist and any unpainted metal surface within your 
computer. If you don’t have a ground strap, you can ground yourself by touching 
the metal case of another piece of grounded equipment.
•Before connecting a cable to your interface or between PCI cards, touch the 
connector sleeve of the cable to the sleeve of the jack to which you’ll be connecting 
the cable in order to discharge any static build-up.
 
Name
DescriptionConnects
 
Card/External
CAT5 Connector1010 PCI card and AudioDock
S/PDIF InRCA ConnectorS/PDIF digital audio devices
S/PDIF OutRCA ConnectorS/PDIF digital audio devices
ADAT Optical InTOSLINK Optical ConnectorADAT digital audio devices (or S/PDIF)
ADAT Optical OutTOSLINK Optical ConnectorADAT digital audio devices (or S/PDIF)
1394Firewire ConnectorInterfaces to Firewire peripherals 
						

							 
2 - Installation
Installing the E-MU 1010 PCI Card
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Installing the E-MU 1010 PCI Card 
Note:  
This installation is very simple but if you are not familiar with the installation 
of computer peripherals and add-in boards, please contact your authorized E-MU 
Systems dealer or an approved computer service center to arrange for the installation. 
 
To install the 1010 PCI card into your computer 
1. 
Make sure that the power switch on your computer is off. 
IMPORTANT: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet! 
2. 
Touch a metal plate on your computer to ground yourself and to discharge any 
static electricity. 
3. 
Follow the computer manufacturer’s recommended procedure for opening the case.
E
 
Note:   
Some 
computer cases don’t use 
screws to secure PCI 
cards. In this case, follow 
the instructions that 
came with your 
computer. 4. 
Remove the metal brackets from two adjacent PCI slots. If you have the E-MU 1820 
system (non-M) you only need to remove the bracket from a single PCI slot. Put the 
screw(s) aside for use later. See figure 1 below. 
5. 
Align the E-MU 1010  PCI card with the slot and press gently but firmly down into 
the slot as shown in figure 2. 
6. 
Do not force the E-MU 1010  card into the slot. Make sure that the gold finger 
connector of the card is aligned with the PCI bus connector on the motherboard 
before you insert the card into the PCI slot. If it doesn’t fit properly, gently remove it 
and try again. 
7. 
Secure the card into the slot using one of the screws you placed aside earlier.
PCI Slots
ISA Slots(may not be present 
on your computer)
Figure 1Figure 2 
						

							 
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Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter Card
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Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter 
Card 
• 
E-MU 1820M - 
 If you’re planning to use Word Clock. MIDI Time Code or SMPTE 
sync, unwrap the Sync Daughter Card and get ready to install it. If you don’t need 
these options or don’t have an empty PCI slot, you can skip these next few steps.
• 
E-MU 0202M - 
 Unwrap the 0202 Daughter Card and get ready to install it.
 
1. 
Connect the ribbon cable provided with the kit between the E-MU 1010  card and 
the 0202 Daughter card or Sync Daughter Card as shown in figures 3 & 4. The cables 
are keyed so they cannot be incorrectly inserted. Seat the connectors firmly in the 
sockets and arrange the cables neatly. 
2. 
Align the Sync Daughter Card or the 0202 Daughter Card with the slot and press 
gently but firmly down into the slot as shown in figure 2 on the preceding page. 
3. 
Do not force the E-MU Card into the slot. Make sure that the tab at the rear of the 
card is aligned with the PCI bus connector on the motherboard before you insert 
the card into the PCI slot. If it doesn’t fit properly, gently remove it and try again. 
4. 
Secure the card into the slot using one of the screws you placed aside earlier.
Figure 3Figure 4
Sync Daughter 
Card0202 Daughter 
Card 
						

							 
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Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter Card
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E-MU 0202 & AudioDock 
If you have both the E-MU 0202 I/O card and the AudioDock, you are advised not to 
connect both to the same E-MU 1010  PCI card using this version of software. There are 
known issues with doing this what will be addressed in a future software update. 
AudioDock Owners only 

 
The AudioDock 
requires 1.1 Amps at 12V 
(13 Watts) to operate. 
The AudioDockM requires 
1.25 Amps at 12V (15 
Watts) to operate.  5. 
Locate the Disk Drive Power Converter Cable shown below and identify the large 
male connector (the one with pins on it). Plug this connector into a spare disk drive 
power cable in your computer. If there is no spare disk drive power cable, insert the 
Adapter Cable between one of your disk drives and the power supply. 
6. 
Plug the small connector into the E-MU 1010  PCI card as shown above. The 
connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way. 
7. 
After all components have been installed and securely fastened, close the computer 
case. 

 
CAUTION: 
 Do not 
connect the supplied 
CAT5 cable to the 
Ethernet or network 
connector on your 
computer. Doing so may 
result in permanent 
damage to either your 
computer, the E-MU 1010 
or both. 8. 
Connect the supplied network-type cable from the 10 BaseT jack on the E-MU 1010  
PCI card labeled “EXTERNAL” to the matching connector labeled “Card” on the 
AudioDock. The cable supplied with the AudioDock is specially shielded to prevent 
unwanted RF emissions. 
9. 
Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet and turn on your computer.
To Power
Supply
To Disk Drive
E-MU 1010 PCI Card
Power Converter Cable 
						

							 
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Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter Card
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Rubber Feet 
Four rubber feet were included with the AudioDock. These feet should be used if you’re 
not going to rack mount the AudioDock. If you are going to rack mount the AudioDock, 
leave the feet off.
To install the rubber feet, simply peel off the protective backing from the adhesive and 
press the feet into the round depressions at each corner of the bottom plate.
 
Rack Mounting the AudioDock
 
The AudioDock was designed to be rack mounted using standard 19-inch rack shelves. 
( 
These shelves are available from a number of sources on the Internet. Search for “Rack Shelf”.)  
Two AudioDocks fit side by side on a single rack shelf. Two screws are provided to secure 
the AudioDock to the rack shelf (M3 x 6mm). Do not use screws longer than 6mm or 
damage to the circuit board may result.
Rubber
Foot 
Rack-shelf
mount
Rack-shelf
mountRack-shel
f
mount
Rack-shel
f
mount Rubber
Foot 
Rubber
Foot Rubber
Foot  
						

							 
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Software Installation
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Software Installation 
Installing the E-MU 1010 Drivers 
The first time you restart your PC after installing the E-MU 1010  PCI card, you will need 
to install the PatchMix DSP software and E-MU 1010  PCI card drivers. 
Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 
The software is not compatible with other versions of Windows.
E
 
Serial Number - 
 
During the registration 
process, you will be asked 
to enter your 18-digit 
serial number. The serial 
number is located on the 
back of the box and on 
the 1010 PCI Card. 1. 
After you have installed your Digital Audio System, turn on your computer. 
Windows automatically detects the Digital Audio System and searches for device 
drivers.  
2. 
When prompted for the audio drivers, click the  
Cancel 
 button.  
3. 
Insert the E-MU software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Windows 
AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts running automati-
cally. If not, from your Windows desktop, click  
Start 
-> 
Run 
 and type  
d:\setup.exe  
(replace  
d:\ 
 with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). You can also open the CD 
and double-click  
Setup.exe 
. 
4. 
The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to 
complete the installation.  
5. 
Choose  
“Continue Anyway” 
 when you encounter the “Windows Logo Testing” 
warning screen. See the note below for more information. 
6. 
When prompted, restart your computer. 
Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications  
At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall some or all of the audio cards applica-
tions and device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade 
outdated drivers or applications. Before you begin, close all audio card applications. 
Applications still running during the uninstallation will not be removed.  
1. 
Click Start -> Settings ->  
Control Panel 
.  
2. 
Double-click the  
Add/Remove Programs 
 icon.  
3. 
Click the  
Install/Uninstall 
 tab (or Change or Remove Programs button). 
4. 
Select the E-MU driver/application entries and then click the  
Add/Remove 
 (or 
Change/Remove) button.  
5. 
In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the  
Remove 
 option. 
6. 
Click the  
Ye s 
 button. Restart your computer when prompted. 
7. 
You may now re-install existing or updated E-MU 1010  PCI card device drivers or 
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Note About Windows Logo Testing 
When you install the Digital Audio System drivers, you will see a dialog box informing 
you either that the driver has not been certified by Windows Hardware Quality Labs 
(WHQL), or that the driver is signed by Creative Labs, Inc, and you will be asked if you 
would like to continue with the installation.
The Digital Audio System audio drivers are not certified by WHQL because the product 
does not support some of the features that the Microsoft Windows Logo Program 
requires, most notably Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) and Digital Rights 
Management (DRM).
Despite this, the Digital Audio System audio drivers have been rigorously tested using 
the same test procedures that a WHQL qualified driver requires, and it passes in all of 
the other important categories, including those that measure the relative stability of the 
driver. So, it is perfectly safe to install these drivers on your computer. 
						

							 
3 - PCI Card & Interfaces
The E-MU 1010 PCI Card
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3 - PCI Card & Interfaces
The E-MU 1010 PCI Card
The E-MU 1010  PCI card is the heart of the system and contains E-MU’s powerful E-DSP 
chip. The powerful hardware DSP on this card leaves more power free on your CPU for 
additional software plug-ins and other tasks.
Connections
EDI Connector
Connects to the AudioDock using the supplied EDI 
cable. This cable provides a a two-way data link 
between the E-MU 1010  and the AudioDock as well as 
supplying power to the AudioDock. 
S/PDIF Digital Audio Input & Output
RCA phono jacks are standard connectors used for 
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) connections. 
Each jack carries two channels of digital audio. The 
E-MU 1010  receives digital audio data with word 
lengths of up to 24-bits. Data is always transmitted at 
24-bits. 
S/PDIF digital I/O can be used for the reception and/ 
or transmission of digital data from external digital 
devices such as a DAT external analog-to-digital 
converter or an external signal processor equipped 
with digital inputs and outputs.
The S/PDIF out can be configured in either Profes-
sional or Consumer mode in the Session Settings 
menu. The 1010  PCI card can also send and receive 
AES/EBU digital audio through the use of a cable 
adapter. See 
AES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable Adapter for 
details. 
The S/PDIF input and outputs are usable at the 
44.1kHz, 48kHz 88.2kHz and 96kHz sample rates, 
but are disabled for 176.4kHz and 192kHz. The word 
clock contained in the input data stream can be used 
as a word clock source. See 
System Settings.
ADAT Optical Digital Input & Output

Important: When 
using any type of digital 
I/O such as S/PDIF or 
ADAT, you MUST sample 
sync the two devices or 
clicks and pops in the 
audio will result.The ADAT optical connectors transmit and receive 8 channels of 24-bit audio using the 
ADAT type 1 & 2 formats. The word clock contained in the input data stream can be 
used as a word clock source. See 
System Settings. Optical connections have certain 
advantages such as immunity to electrical interference and ground loops. Make sure to 
use high quality glass fiber light pipes for connections longer than 1.5 meters.
At the 96kHz or 192kHz sample rates, the industry standard S/MUX interleaving 
scheme is used for ADAT input and output. S/MUX uses additional ADAT channels to 
achieve the required bandwidth. See the chart below or go here
 for additional infor-
mation.
EXTERNAL
Connects to
Audio Dock
via EDI Cable
S/PDIF
In/Out
ADAT
or S/PDIF
Optical
In/Out
Firewire 
						

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The 0202 Daughter Card
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IEEE1394 Firewire

Important: The 6-pin 
Firewire connector/port 
has a 3-watt maximum 
power output. Connect 
only one high power 
usage device such as a 
IEEE 1394 hard disk or 
CD-RW drive to this port 
unless it is self-powered.This port allows high speed data transfer between your computer and external storage 
devices such as hard disks, CD-ROM drives, etc. Firewire ports are “hot-swappable” 
which means that you can plug and unplug Firewire peripherals without turning off 
power.
This port does NOT support Firewire audio. It is fully compliant with the OHCI 1.1 
specification, supporting asynchronous and isochronous data transfers at 100, 200 or 
400 Mbit/s with multiple DMA channels.
The 0202 Daughter Card
The 0202 Daughter card is the companion card for E-MU 1010  s ystems which don’t 
include the AudioDock. The 0202 Daughter card provides one pair of 24-bit balanced 
analog inputs and one pair of 24-bit balanced analog outputs, plus MIDI in and out.
Connections
Analog Inputs and Outputs
The 0202 Daughter Card provides two balanced, 
analog inputs and two balanced, line level analog 
outputs. The inputs can be connected to any line level 
stereo signal from keyboards, CD-players, cassette 
decks, etc. The analog inputs are assigned to a mixer 
strip in the mixer application.
The outputs can feed any line level input such as a 
mixing board, the auxiliary input on your stereo or a 
set of powered speakers. The line outputs are not 
designed to drive headphones directly. Connect the 
line outputs to a stereo receiver or mixer with a 
headphone jack to obtain the proper current drive.
Either TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) balanced or TS unbalanced 
cables can be used. Balanced cables provide better 
noise immunity and +6dB higher signal level. The 
output line level can be set to accommodate the 
consumer -10dBV standard, or the pro audio +4 dBu 
standard in the I/O screen of the Session Settings 
dialog box. See 
I/O Settings.
MIDI In/Out
The MIDI input and output port can be assigned in your specific MIDI application. 
Connect the MIDI adapter cable that came with your 0202 Daughter card to the mini-
DIN connectors on the card. The adapter cables convert the mini-DIN to standard DIN 
connectors used on most keyboards and synthesizers. Connect MIDI Out to the MIDI In 
port of your synthesizer and MIDI Out of your synth to MIDI In of the 0202 Daughter 
Card. 
Sample RateNumber of Audio Channels
44kHz/48kHz8 channels of 24-bit audio
88.2kHz/96kHz4 channels of 24-bit audio, using S/MUX standard
176.4kHz/192kHz2 channels of 24-bit audio, using S/MUX standard
Left / Right
Line Inputs
Left / Right
Line Outputs
MIDI
In/Out