Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum Specifications

Introduction ixIntroductionWelcome to high-definition digital audio entertainmentThank you for purchasing Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum, which consist

Index 4SSB Emulation B-1AUTOEXEC.BAT file settings B-2background B-1CONFIG.SYS file settings B-3in Windows 98 SE B-1in Windows Me B-1Legacy games B-1u

Introduction xWhat is EAX ADVANCED HD?EAX ADVANCED HD brings a new level of performance, power and flexibility to PC audio. Taking advantage of the in

Introduction xiCreativeWareCreativeWare is a post-purchase programme that adds new features, enhancements and additional functionality to Creative’s u

Introduction xiiSystem RequirementsSound Blaster Audigy card and Audigy Drive❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® 266 MHz, AMD® K6 300 MHz or faster processor❑ I

Introduction xiiiGetting More InformationRefer to the Sound Blaster Audigy Online Quick Start and the various online Help files for detailed informati

1About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy DriveThis chapter gets you ready to install the Sound Blaster AudigyPlatinum hardware.

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-1About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy DriveWhat You NeedBefore you begin installation

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-2Your Sound Blaster Audigy CardYour audio card has these jacks and connectors that allow you to

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-3Your Joystick/MIDI BracketYour Joystick/MIDI bracket provides connectivity to joysticks or MID

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-4Your Audigy DriveT h e f r o n t p a n e l o f yo u r A u d i g y D r i v e h a s t h

How to use this manualCreative Sound Blaster Audigy PlatinumCreative Audio SoftwareImportant: This PDF file has been designed to provide you with comp

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-5Connecting HeadphonesThere are two types of headphones that you can connect to your Audigy Dri

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-6Adjusting Headphones Volume and Microphone GainYou can adjust the headphones volume and microp

About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive 1-7Using Creative Surround MixerTo adjust headphones volume:1. Click Start -> Programs -> C

2Installing HardwareThis chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy hardware

Installing Hardware 2-1Installing HardwareInstallation StepsStep 1: Prepare your computer1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.2. Touch

Installing Hardware 2-25. Remove the front panel cover from an unused 5¼” drive bay, as shown in Figure 2-2.Figure 2-2: Removing 5¼” drive bay cover.5

Installing Hardware 2-3Step 2: Connect the Audigy Drive cablesConnect the cables to the Audigy Drive as shown in Figure 2-3.Figure 2-3: Connecting the

Installing Hardware 2-4Step 3: Install the Audigy Drive1. Slide the Audigy Drive fully into the vacant 5¼” drive bay as shown in Figure 2-4.2. Secure

Installing Hardware 2-5Step 4: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy card1. Align the Sound Blaster Audigy card with the PCI slot and press the audio card

Installing Hardware 2-6Step 5: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional)If you are installing a joystick or a MIDI device, secure the Joystick/MIDI

iiContentsIntroductionWelcome to high-definition digital audio entertainment ... ixWhat is EAX ADVANCED HD? ...

Installing Hardware 2-7Step 6: Connect cables to Sound Blaster Audigy card1. Connect the Joystick/MIDI cable to the Joystick/MIDI connector on the Sou

Installing Hardware 2-8For analog CD audio output:connect the Analog CD audio cable from the Analog Audio connector on your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to th

Installing Hardware 2-9Step 7: Connect to power supply1. Connect the power splitter cable from the Audigy Drive to the system power supply unit.2. Rep

Installing Hardware 2-10Connecting Related PeripheralsSound Blaster Audigy Platinum will undoubtedly give you endless hours of listening pleasure. Fig

Installing Hardware 2-11Recording and Content Authoringwith Audigy DriveDigital devices such as DAT recordersAnalog devices such as CD or tape players

Installing Hardware 2-12Connecting Speaker SystemsFor instructions on how to switch between the analog and digital modes of the Digital/Analog jack, s

Installing Hardware 2-13Connecting to External Consumer DevicesDolby Digital Decoder/AmplifierSound Blaster Audigy cardConnects to the Audigy Drive.3.

Installing Hardware 2-14Positioning Your SpeakersIf you are using four speakers, place them so that they form the corners of a square with you exactly

3Installing SoftwareThis chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum software.

Installing Software 3-1Installing SoftwareInstalling Drivers and ApplicationsYou need to install device drivers and applications to use Sound Blaster

iiiStep 4: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy card ... 2-5Step 5: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional) ...

Installing Software 3-2Windows 98 Second Edition1. Connect your digital video (DV) camcorder to the Sound Blaster Audigy card and turn it on.2. If pro

Installing Software 3-3Windows 20001. Connect your digital video (DV) camcorder to the Sound Blaster Audigy card and turn it on.2. Insert the Ulead Vi

Installing Software 3-4Uninstalling the Applications and Device DriversYou may at times need to uninstall and then reinstall the applications to corre

Installing Software 3-5Updating Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2)Windows 2000 now provides better support for AC-3 SPDIF output (non-PCM through waveOut)

Installing Software 3-6Installing Digital Video UpdateIf you have installed DirectX 8.0 or 8.0a run time, install the latest update for this applicati

4Sound Blaster Audigy ApplicationsThis chapter tells you about the applications bundled with your Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum.

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-1Sound Blaster Audigy ApplicationsCreative Sound Blaster Audigy ApplicationsSound Blaster Audigy is supported by a

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-2Third Party Sound Blaster Audigy ApplicationsSound Blaster Audigy can best be appreciated through some of the adv

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-3Creative Sound Blaster Audigy ExperienceUse the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Experience to feel Sound Blaster Au

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-4In advanced mode, the Surround Mixer and Mixer panels are displayed. In Surround Mixer, you can:❑select audio eff

ivCreative Surround Mixer ... 4-3Creative AudioHQ...

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-5Device ControlsDevice Controls lets you configure devices to allow multiple simultaneous Wave playback. For examp

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-6Creative WaveStudioCreative WaveStudio allows you to perform the following sound editing functions easily:❑Play,

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-7Creative Oozic ReactorCreative Oozic Reactor gives your music visual expression that enhances the emotional depth

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-8If you are a beginner, start by plugging a microphone into your Sound Blaster Audigy card, and sampling your voic

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-9Creative RemoteCenterCreative RemoteCenter converts your computer into an entertainment system, which you can con

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-10Steinberg’s Audio ApplicationsCubasis VST (for Creative)Cubasis VST is an application that transforms your PC in

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications 4-11MixMeisterIf you like parties and MP3s, then you will definitely love MixMeister, a revolutionary software that

5Using ApplicationsThis chapter tells you which applications to use for content creation, gaming and entertainment purposes.

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

Using Applications 5-2Playing back Wave and CD Audio filesUse Creative PlayCenter to play back both Wave and CD Audio files. WAV is the format for dig

vDigital Entertainment... 5-2Watching surround movies...

Using Applications 5-3Content CreationOrganizing SoundFont banksSound Blaster Audigy bundles many SoundFont banks that contain instrument sounds you c

Using Applications 5-4Advanced Content CreationRecording multi-tracks with ASIOYou can create a home music studio using Cubasis VST. It lets you put t

Using Applications 5-5Recording digital audioYou can do digital recording and editing (16-bit, 48 kHz) on your computer with Sound Blaster Audigy usin

Using Applications 5-6Downloading and playing MP3 songsWith Creative PlayCenter, you can add current songs to your database by downloading them from v

Using Applications 5-7Enjoying DOS gamesYour card provides you with exceptional Sound Blaster compatibility so that you can continue to play the thous

AGeneral SpecificationsThis section displays the specifications of yourSound Blaster Audigy card, Audigy Drive and Joystick/MIDI bracket

General Specifications A-1General SpecificationsThis section lists the specifications of your Sound Blaster Audigy card, Audigy Drive and Joystick/MID

General Specifications A-2Professional Digital Audio Processing❑Supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) format input signal of up to 24-bit/96

General Specifications A-3❑Crossover bass frequency (10-200 Hz): Adjustable to standalone subwoofer units for desired bass level❑Adjustable Center and

General Specifications A-4ConnectivitySound Blaster Audigy cardAudio Inputs❑One line-level analog Line input via stereo jack on rear bracket❑One mono

viAppendixesA General SpecificationsFeatures ...A-1PCI Bus

General Specifications A-5SB1394 Interfaces❑One 2 x 5-pin Internal SB1394 connector on main board for connection to the Audigy Drive❑One 6-pin SB1394

General Specifications A-6Interfaces❑One 4-pin power supply header for connection to system power supply unit❑One 2 x 20 pin AUD_EXT header for connec

BSB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SEThis section tells you how to use your Sound Blaster Audigycard to play MS-DOS games.

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-1SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SEBackgroundLegacy games in the market were designed for use in MS-DOS mode

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-22. Click the Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode option, and then click the OK button.To start the system in M

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-3DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMSYou may load this driver into high memory in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, even tho

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-4Input/Output (I/O) AddressesI/O addresses are communication areas used by your computer’s central processor to

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-5Direct Memory Access (DMA) ChannelA DMA channel is a data channel that a device uses to transfer data directly

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-6Dx First DMA channel used by the audio interface.HxSecond DMA channel used by the audio interface.Pxxx MPU-401

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-7Problem: Sound Blaster emulation is not recognized.Solution: Try switching the SB Emulation IRQ between 5 and

viiInterrupt Request (IRQ) Line... B-4Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel...

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-8Music OptionsMost MS-DOS games offer a menu choice for sound when they start up. If you have a choice between

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-9SBEMIXER.EXEUse SBEMIXER.EXE to change the volume levels of the MPU-401 instrument set used on the Sound Blast

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-10SBESET.EXEUse SBESET.EXE to manually configure SB resources or disable SB Emulation. By default, SB Emulation

SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE B-11SBEGO.EXEUse this to confirm whether SB16 Emulation is properly installed and working.

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

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

Troubleshooting C-2Problems with SoundThere is unexpected excessive environmental sound or effects when an audio file is played.The last selected pres

Troubleshooting C-3Individual analog recording sources cannot be selected in Surround Mixer.Five analog recording sources are combined under the selec

Troubleshooting C-4❑The Speaker selection in the Main panel of Surround Mixer corresponds to your speaker or headphone configuration.❑The Original Sou

Troubleshooting C-5Insufficient SoundFont CacheThere is insufficient memory to load SoundFonts.This may occur when a SoundFont-compatible MIDI file is

Introduction

Troubleshooting C-6• Clear the check box to disable it.If you have a Disable In This Hardware Profile check box:• Make sure that the check box is sele

Troubleshooting C-7❑If your computer detects any other installed audio card, a message box recommending that you completely uninstall and remove the o

Troubleshooting C-82. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab.4

Troubleshooting C-93. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab.4. Under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers entry, select t

Troubleshooting C-105. Click the OK button to close the dialog box.The drivers are removed.Problems with Encore DVD PlayerThe Encore DVD Player is not

Troubleshooting C-11Problems with DV driver for Windows 98 SE/2000/MeThe DV camcorder is not working properly.The MSDV camcorder driver may not be the

Index

Index 1AAboutAudigy Drive 1-4CreativeWare xiEAX ADVANCED HD xAdjustingheadphones volume 1-6microphone gain 1-6Advanced content creation 5-4Analog/Digi

Index 2direct memory access B-5DMA B-5Dos Driver B-1Downloading MP3 songs 5-6DriverDOS B-1EEAX xEAX Control 4-5Editingmusical instruments 5-4videos 5-

Index 3Rear Out 1-2Joystick/MIDI bracket 1-3Joystick/MIDI connector 1-2Jumper for microphone type selection 2-3KKnobsHeadphones Volume Control 1-4Line