Audiotrak AUDIOTRAK Prodigy HD2 Manual de usuario
High-End 192 kHz Reference HiFi Audio Interface
User’s Guide
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Revision 1, July 2007
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INDEX
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
2. System Requirements ..................................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................................ 4
3. Connectors....................................................................................................................................5
4. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................5
5. Software Installation....................................................................................................................7
6. Prodigy HD2 Control Panel......................................................................................................10
1. Main / QSound panel ........................................................................................................... 11
2. QEM panel ........................................................................................................................... 12
3. Equalizer panel..................................................................................................................... 12
4. QEM switch ......................................................................................................................... 12
5. QSizzle™ switch.................................................................................................................. 13
6. QRumble™ switch............................................................................................................... 13
7. Normalizer switch................................................................................................................ 13
8. 3D effect switch ................................................................................................................... 13
9. Equalizer switch................................................................................................................... 13
10. DirectWIRE panel.............................................................................................................. 13
13. Config panel....................................................................................................................... 13
14. File menu ........................................................................................................................... 14
7. DirectWIRE 3.0..........................................................................................................................14
1. What is DirectWIRE? .......................................................................................................... 14
2. DirectWIRE Control Panel .................................................................................................. 15
3. DirectWIRE Examples......................................................................................................... 15
8. Windows Multimedia Setup......................................................................................................16
9. Specifications..............................................................................................................................17
10. General Information................................................................................................................17
Trademarks .............................................................................................................................. 17
The FCC and CE Regulation Warning .................................................................................... 17
Correspondence........................................................................................................................ 17
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 18
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the AUDIOTRAK Prodigy HD2.
Prodigy HD2 shows the latest technology in high end audio playback for audiophile users. The
hardware supports 192 kHz at 24-bit with a sensational dynamic range of 120dB(a) for playback -
no other hardware in this price range provides this high level of output quality. Even better: the
hardware is equipped with 3 OpAmps on sockets, this makes it possible to swap and exchange the
OpAmps based on specific requirements.
Prodigy HD2 is a Low Profile PCI card, shipping with a metal bracket for a conventional PCI slot
and with a bracket that allows the installation in Low Profile slots - this makes Prodigy HD2 perfect
for media center and home theater solutions where small PC cases are used.
The included driver software is providing perfect compatibility (ASIO, GSIF, WDM) under all
current Windows versions including Windows Vista, offering high performance and low latency
operation. DirectWIRE 3.0 support in the driver allows you to virtually patch your digital audio
sources internally between different software applications running at the same time.
2. System Requirements
Prodigy HD2 is a high end multimedia digital audio interface with many different functions and not
just a simple sound card. Even though Prodigy HD2 does not depend very much on the available
CPU in your system, it is important that the computer meets the minimum system requirements. A
faster CPU, faster HDD and more memory is generally recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
· at least Intel Pentium III or equivalent AMD CPU
· motherboard with Intel or VIA chipset, or 100% compatible
· at least 256MB of RAM
· one available PCI slot
· Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 or Windows Vista operating system
· Ultra DMA66/100 and 5400rpm hard disk drive
· active speakers or speakers with powered amplifier
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3. Connectors
1) Stereo Line Output (left / right), provides the main output signal via RCA connectors
2) Headphone Output (stereo 1/8")
3) Line In, analog input connector (stereo 1/8"), the main input
4) S/PDIF Digital Output, via Toslink connector
5) internal Aux Input (stereo, 4 pin)
4. Hardware Installation
Prodigy HD2 and other components in the
computer could easily be damaged by electrical
shocks. You should use an anti-static device that
can discharge the static electricity of your body to
avoid potential static damage to the cards.
The Prodigy HD2 card is shipped in an anti-static
plastic pouch to protect it from static electricity -
do not open the pouch before you install the card.
Before installing the card, you might need to replace the standard metal bracket (attached to the
card in the picture above) with the low profile bracket (shown on the right), depending on the
computer case and the type of the PCI slot in your computer.
1. Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer power supply.
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Figure 1. Disconnecting the Power Cord
2. Refer to your computer user’s manual and remove the computer cover. Make sure that you have
an available PCI slot on your motherboard to install the Prodigy HD2.
Figure 2. Removing the computer cover
To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer
case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-static device such as an anti-static
wristband.
When holding the Prodigy HD2 card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab the card
by the board or connector.
3. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard
Figure 3. Typical PC Motherboard Slot Configuration
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Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate
If the PCI slot is covered by a faceplate, you can remove it by removing the screw holding it in
place or by prying it off with a screwdriver.
Insert the Prodigy HD2 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is seated
securely. Replace the screw, and tighten it.
Figure 5. Prodigy HD2 installed in a PCI slot
4. Close the computer case.
5. Software Installation
After completing the hardware installation, you need to install the Windows driver. The installation
steps in the different versions of Windows vary, but they are typically very similar.
Note: Depending on your system, you may need the Windows installation CD.
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Note: Please make sure that you have installed a recent version of the chipset drivers and patches provided
by your mainboard manufacturer for your mainboard. It is important that this is done before you install the
Prodigy HD2 drivers. One way to check this is to see if there are any unknown devices listed in Device
Manager before you install the Prodigy HD2 hardware.
1. Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically detect a new device and prompt you with
the Found New Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Insert the Prodigy HD2 installation CD into your CD-/DVD-ROM drive. Choose Search for the
best driver in these locations. Select Include this location in the search, click the Browse button,
and locate the Prodigy HD driver folder (typically \DRIVER\PRODIGYHD2\X2V_EWDM_
DRIVER, depending on the version of the CD). Click Next.
3. Depending on the used Windows version, one or several messages might appear stating that “The
software has not passed Windows Logo testing”. Please note that the driver is completely tested and
verified by AUDIOTRAK and is safe to use. You can ignore the message and select Continue
Anyway.
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4. After that, follow instructions on screen. Sometimes Windows requests you to reboot the system,
if so, please confirm it. Also typically several devices are installed after each other – just keep going
until new messages from Windows appear no longer.
5. Once the installation is finished (typically after Windows has been restarted), you will see the
Prodigy HD2 control panel icon in your system tray (lower right corner of your desktop). Click on
the icon to open it.
6. Go to Device Manager, check the devices under ‘Sound, video and game controllers’. You will
see the Prodigy HD2, Prodigy HD2 Controller and QVE 96-24 (WDM) devices if you have
completed the installation process correctly. Your Prodigy HD2 is ready to use.
7. Go to Control Panel →Sounds and Audio Device Properties →Audio.
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You can choose each stereo device or multi channel device for your use as Default device on Sound
playback or Sound recording which will be used as default in your audio applications.
6. Prodigy HD2 Control Panel
The Prodigy HD2 driver software provides a simple yet powerful interface with your computer. The
Prodigy HD2 driver provides two operation modes. The normal Prodigy HD2 operation is used for
digital recording and normal audio output. The other mode QVE96-24 is based on the QSound
effect engine for virtual effect sounds. The control panel gives you control over both driver
functions.
The Prodigy HD2 control panel is installed in your system when you complete the driver
installation. To open the panel, double click the red AUDIOTRAK icon in the system tray. While
the Prodigy HD2 control panel offers you complete control over various functions, you may find
that the default settings work just fine for your needs. Just to be safe, though, we’ll cover all the
features of the panel in detail.
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