Creative Sound Blaster User Manual
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- Page 1 Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay System User’s Guide...
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Page 2: System Requirements
Wireless MultiPlay System, combined with the Creative Music Server software, lets you playback and control different music simultaneously wherever you are in your home, wirelessly. You can expand your wireless system by adding on other Sound Blaster Wireless devices. Sound Blaster Wireless... - Page 3 About Your Devices 2 About Your Devices Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay (Transmitter) Adjustable USB connector Connect button Connect LED Lights up green when wireless streaming is enabled and ready. Flashes to indicate pairing with a wireless receiver or other supported device.
- Page 4 About Your Devices 3 Sound Blaster Wireless Touch Controller (Controller) The Controller is a wireless receiver designed to let you remotely control the Transmitter’s music playback and wireless features. Mini speakers Speaker volume buttons Touch screen display Power button Press to turn on.
- Page 5 About Your Devices 4 Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver (Receiver) Power/Standby and Play/Pause button Press to turn on. Press and hold to enable Standby mode. Next/Fast forward button Press and hold to Fast forward. Previous/Rewind button Press and hold to Rewind.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Setting Up Your Wireless System 5 Setting Up Your Wireless System This section shows you how to set up your wireless system consisting of your Transmitter, Controller and Receiver. • Step 1: Connect the Transmitter to your computer’s USB port ... page 5 •... -
Page 7: Step 2: Install Software
When prompted, restart your computer. Step 3: Set up the Transmitter Click Start -> Programs or All Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay -> Creative Music Server. The first time you launch Creative Music Server, the Wireless Setup Wizard will run automatically to guide you through setting up your transmitter and receivers. - Page 8 Set up the Transmitter 7 Select Zone for the mode of operation, and Auto for the Radio Frequency (RF) channel to use. Select “Sound Blaster Wireless Touch Controller” from the list as you will be pairing with the Controller next. Click the Connect button.
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Page 9: Step 4: Pair The Controller
Pair the Controller. 8 Step 4: Pair the Controller. NOTE Only one controller can be paired for each wireless system. Press the Power button on the Controller to turn it on. Tap Next on the Pairing Wizard screen. Tap Connect. Once paired, the Connect LED on the transmitter will light up green and a Zone will be shown on the Controller. -
Page 10: Step 5: Pair The Receiver
Step 5: Pair the Receiver Click the Add Receiver... button on the Wireless Setup Wizard window. Select “Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver” from the list. Alternatively, you can enter or select an appropriate label and image for the Receiver (e.g., select “Bedroom”... - Page 11 • To reset your Transmitter: - Press and hold the Transmitter’s Connect button for five seconds, OR - In Creative Music Server, run the Wireless Setup Wizard and select the Reset the transmitter for a completely new setup option. • To reset your Controller, tap Settings -> Wireless Settings -> Wireless Reset.
- Page 12 Using the Controller Apart from using Creative Music Server, your Controller gives you the additional flexibility to control your music playback and wireless features wherever you are, away from the PC. In the following sections, you will learn how to manage your music and wireless features using...
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Page 13: Playing Music
Playing and Managing Music Playing Music Using Creative Music Server Click the zone you wish to stream music to. This step is not required if you are in Broadcast mode. For information on Broadcasting and Zone Control, see “Managing Broadcast and Zone modes”... - Page 14 Using Creative Music Server To adjust the amount of Crossfade or Crystalizer enhancements to apply to your music output, click the arrow on the CrossFade or Crystalizer button, then drag the slider to do the adjustment.
- Page 15 For example, you can playback classical music in your study, and playback the latest pop hits in the living room. Broadcasting Using Creative Music Server Click the Wireless Control Setup icon. Under Broadcast, click the On option, then close the Wireless Settings window.
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Page 16: Zone Control
However, to use zone control, you must manually pair your transmitter and receivers so that the zones are correctly assigned. To do this, follow the steps in “Setting Up Your Wireless System” on page 5. Using Creative Music Server Click the Wireless Control Setup icon. - Page 17 For example, if your internet radio is currently playing audio to receiver/zone 1 and you also want the audio to be played to receiver/zone 2, use Creative Music Server or the Controller to group receiver/zone 2 to receiver/zone 1.
- Page 18 NOTE Move the microphone away from the Transmitter if you experience unwanted noise picked up by the microphone. To adjust the microphone recording volume, use the mixer in Creative Entertainment Console and drag the Line-In/Mic-In slider to the desired level.
- Page 19 Using Your Audio Device 18 Playing / Recording Music You can play music from, and/or record music to external devices (for example, MP3 players, Digital Audio Tape players/recorders and MiniDisc players/recorders) by connecting them to your audio device. Playing Music from external devices Stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately) DAT player...
- Page 20 Software Suite 19 Playing Games Your audio device is equipped with Creative's cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games. EAX ADVANCED HD ® Make your games come alive with EAX ADVANCED HD™! Hear multiple audio effects being played simultaneously, and precise environment settings applied to them to create a life-like environment and heighten the sense of realism.
- Page 21 Standalone Operation (Optional) 20 Standalone Operation (Optional) You can also use Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay as a standalone transmitter for your external devices such as game consoles, TVs or portable digital music players. If you choose to use it in this manner, you can enjoy only one wireless music stream which is transmitted to all receivers (Broadcast mode).
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
• The speakers' volume control knob, if any, is set at mid-range. Adjust the playback volume in Creative Music Server or Microsoft Volume panel, if necessary. • There is no hardware conflict between the audio device and a peripheral device. - Page 23 The receivers seem to be picking up extra noise, or there are intermittent pauses. The position of your Sound Blaster Wireless devices as well as signals from other wireless routers or Bluetooth equipment may affect the quality of the transmissions.
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Page 24: General Specifications
Sound Blaster Wireless Touch Controller • Operational between 0°C to 35°C Common to all devices Interfaces • Sound Blaster Wireless technology transmitter to connect with supported wireless devices. Radio Frequency (RF) • Operating RF range: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz • Number of RF channels: 3 •... -
Page 25: Safety Information
Do not attempt to remove the embedded battery. The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. To replace the battery, return your product to your regional support office. For product service information, go to www.creative.com. Wireless Device •... -
Page 26: Regulatory Information
With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place the Proposition 65 warning on its products. - Page 27 évaluer le niveau d'exposition. Pour les produits de Creative, le niveau d'exposition peut être inférieur au niveau critique établi par la Proposition 65 ou même être nul.
- Page 28 Regulatory Information 27 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.