Creative Sound Blaster User Manual

Introduction xGetting More InformationView the contents of the Sound Blaster Installation CD for additional demonstrations, libraries and other softwa

About Sound BlasterThis chapter explains the physical features of your Creative Sound Blaster

About Sound Blaster 1-1About Sound Blaster What You NeedBefore you begin installation, be sure that you have these:In addition, you will also need an

About Sound Blaster 1-2Sound BlasterSound Blaster has these jacks and connectors that allow you to attach other devices:Figure 1-2: Jacks, connectors

About Sound Blaster 1-3Figure 1-3: Jacks, connectors and ports on Sound BlasterSide PanelDigital/Analog switch Switches between Digital Only and Dig

About Sound Blaster 1-4Switching modes You can switch between Digital Only and Digital/Analog mode using the Digital/Analog switch located on the side

Installing Sound BlasterThis chapter tells you how to install Sound Blaster

Installing Sound Blaster 2-1Installing Sound BlasterInstalling Hardware 1. Turn on your computer.2. Connect the supplied USB cable as shown in Figure

Installing Sound Blaster 2-2Installing Software Use the appropriate software installation procedure, depending on your computer’s operating system.In

Installing Sound Blaster 2-3Verifying the software installationFollow the steps below to verify that Sound Blaster has been installed correctly.In Win

User’s GuideCreative Sound BlasterInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of

Installing Sound Blaster 2-4Attaching Sound BlasterUsing a clip 1. Insert the clip provided into the slot located at the back of Sound Blaster, as sho

Installing Sound Blaster 2-5Using velcro strips 1. Pull apart the velcro strips provided, as shown in Figure 2-4.2. Peel the stickers off the velcro s

Installing Sound Blaster 2-6Connecting MicrophonesYou can connect a condenser microphone, usually fitted with a 3.5 mm plug, to Sound Blaster.Connecti

Installing Sound Blaster 2-7Using Creative Surround Mixer:1. Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster -> Creative Surround Mix

Using Sound BlasterThis chapter tells you how to use Sound Blaster

Using Sound Blaster 3-1Using Sound BlasterConnecting PeripheralsFigure 3-1 shows you the various connectivity options for Sound Blaster.Figure 3-1: Co

Using Sound Blaster 3-2Connecting Speaker SystemsYou can enjoy virtual surround sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 DVD movies using a stereo speaker system

Using Sound Blaster 3-3Mixing analog inputs Mix music and microphone inputs to sing along with your favorite tunes.Digital Audio Player / CD Player /

Sound Blaster ApplicationsThis chapter tells you about the applications included with Sound Blaster

Sound Blaster Applications 4-1Sound Blaster ApplicationsCreative Sound Blaster ApplicationsSound Blaster is supported by a full range of applications

Contents

Sound Blaster Applications 4-2Creative MediaSource Go!Creative MediaSource Go! is a convenient quickstart bar, not only for Creative MediaSource Go!&a

Sound Blaster Applications 4-3Creative MediaSource PlayerCreative MediaSource Player is the only software you will need for music and multimedia enter

Sound Blaster Applications 4-4Keep your music database up to dateAs songs are added or deleted from your computer and other storage devices, your PCML

Sound Blaster Applications 4-5Storing music on recordable CDIf you have a CD-writer, another way to reduce music storage on your computer’s hard disk

Sound Blaster Applications 4-6Creative EAX ConsoleEAX Console allows you to configure the processor's effects engine.EAX ADVANCED HD promises to

Sound Blaster Applications 4-7Time Scaling: Varying the speed of playbackKaraoke fans and musicians may sometimes wish to slow a song down (or speed i

Sound Blaster Applications 4-8Creative Speaker SettingsThis is the main application to use for the following tasks:❑ Designating the number and config

Using ApplicationsThis chapter tells you which applications to use for content creation, gaming and entertainment purposes

Using Applications 5-1Using ApplicationsSound Blaster offers you high-quality multimedia playback, digital entertainment, content creation capability,

Using Applications 5-2Playing back Wave and CD Audio filesCreative MediaSource supports the playback of .MP3, .WMA, .WAV, and .CDA (CD-Audio) files, i

ivContentsContentsIntroductionWelcome to high-quality digital audio entertainment... viiiPackage Contents ...

Using Applications 5-3Content CreationRecording digital audioYou can do digital recording and editing on your computer with Sound Blaster using Creati

Using Applications 5-4Gaming ReferenceEnjoying EAX supportEnjoy the many EAX titles designed by top game developers, which immerse you in realistic en

General SpecificationsThis section displays the specifications of yourSound Blaster

General Specifications A-1General SpecificationsThis section lists the specifications of Sound Blaster.Inputs and Outputs ❑ TOSLink connector for Opti

TroubleshootingThis section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use

Troubleshooting B-1TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.Problems Installing

Troubleshooting B-2Problems with SoundNo sound from the headphones.Check the following:❑ The headphones are connected to the Headphones jack.❑ Make su

Troubleshooting B-3Crackling sound heard when playing back media files.Enable Direct Memory Access to your storage devices. Follow the steps below:For

Troubleshooting B-4For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users:1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. In the Control Panel dialog box, double-

Troubleshooting B-5For Windows Me users:1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. In the Control Panel dialog box, double-click the System

vAdjusting Headphones Volume ... 2-63 Using Sound BlasterConnecting Peripherals ...

Troubleshooting B-6Unable to record or transfer CD audio tracks from CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to MiniDisc recorder, using the Creative MiniDisc application.Enab

Troubleshooting B-7The media file player application does not function properly after switching between Digital/Analog and Digital Only mode.Close and

Index

Index 1AAdjustingheadphones volume 2-6Applications 4-1Attachingusing a clip 2-4using velcro strips 2-5Attaching your Sound Blaster 2-4CCompiling perso

Index 2Creative Graphic Equalizer 4-8Creative MediaSource Go! 4-2Creative MediaSource Go! Launcher 4-2Creative MediaSource Organizer 4-5Creative MiniD

vi5 Using ApplicationsMultimedia Playback...5-1Watching DVDs ...

Introduction

Introduction viiiIntroductionWelcome to high-quality digital audio entertainmentThank you for purchasing Creative's external Sound Blaster® audio

Introduction ixPackage Contents The package contains the following items:❑ Sound Blaster❑ One clip❑ 2 velcro strips❑ Y-splitter cable❑ USB cable❑ Soun