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- Page 1 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide USER GUIDE Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Table of Contents 1. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide .. 3 1.1 How to use this manual ............... 3 1.2 Introduction ..................4 1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements ............4 1.2.2 More Help .................. -
Page 3: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro V3 User's Guide
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.1 How to use this manual This document is designed to provide direct access to vital product knowledge. You can resize the document window or print this document, access linked web sites and get information from specially prepared graphics. -
Page 4: Introduction
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Surround 5.1 Pro v3! Featuring SBX® Pro Studio™ technology USB audio solution will give you an unparalleled audio experience and provide you with years of entertainment. -
Page 5: About Your Hardware
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.3 About Your Hardware Refer to the Quick Start leaflet for instructions on setting up your audio device. To learn more about your product, refer to the relevant section below: •... -
Page 6: Using Display Indicators And Control Dials
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Notes: • Mic In will override Line In if both are connected simultaneously 1.3.1.1 Using Display Indicators and Control Dials Your USB audio device has the following indicators and control dials to adjust and monitor operational status. -
Page 7: Your Remote Control
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.3.2 Your Remote Control Your USB audio device has an infrared receiver for your Creative remote control. Your remote control lets you operate your computer from the comfort of your sofa or bed, at a distance of three meters (9.8 feet). - Page 8 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Button Description Shutdown Displays Shutdown options Back / Menu Not applicable Menu Navigation Scrolls up or down in a menu. Press OK to execute selected menu option Return Returns to a previous submenu or function Next / Fast Forward Plays the next track.
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Page 9: Installing And Uninstalling Software
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.4 Installing and Uninstalling Software • Installing Drivers and Applications • Uninstalling Drivers and Applications • Using Creative Software AutoUpdate 1.4.1 Installing Drivers and Applications Your audio device is operational without any software installation. However, to enjoy all the advanced features of your audio device, install the drivers and applications provided on the software download page. -
Page 10: Using Creative Software Autoupdate
Creative Software AutoUpdate system. When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the web site will analyze your computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language and Creative products are installed in your system. -
Page 11: Using Your Audio Device
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.5 Using Your Audio Device Your audio device works seamlessly with many external devices. To connect these peripherals, refer to their relevant sections below: • Features and Benefits • Playing Music •... -
Page 12: Playing Music
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Transform your gameplay into an exciting and realistic experience using Dolby Digital Live. Audio cues and effects that follow the onscreen action are reproduced, immersing you in 5.1 channel surround sound that puts you at the center of the action. -
Page 13: Recording Music
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Component Headphones Y-Splitter Cable Analog Speaker Cable (Available separately) Analog Stereo Speakers RCA-to-RCA Stereo Cable (Available separately) Analog Stereo Speakers with RCA Audio Input Jacks 1.5.3 Recording Music To record audio from external sources like MP3 or CD players, connect the source to the Line In jack of your audio device. -
Page 14: Creating Music
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Component Optical Cable (Available separately) External Recording Devices (MD recorders, DAT recorders, etc.) 1.5.4 Creating Music Put together your own compositions consisting of audio inputs from an electric guitar, a synthesizer or a microphone. You can also connect a Pre-amp FX Box for your electric guitar to the Line In jack. -
Page 15: Watching Dvds
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Synthesizer Analog Audio Cable (Available separately) Microphone Notes: • Mic In will override Line In if both are connected simultaneously. • To listen to the audio from the source connected to the Line In or Mic In jacks: In the Mixer selection of Entertainment Console, unmute the Line In/Mic In input. -
Page 16: Decoding With A Software Dvd Player
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.5.5.1 Decoding with a Software DVD Player You can use a software DVD player to decode Dolby Digital encoded signal from your DVDs, and output multichannel audio through your audio device to your speakers. -
Page 17: Connecting Speakers
• Connecting Analog Speaker Systems • Connecting Home Theater Systems For a list of supported Creative speaker systems or interactive help on speaker connectivity, visit www.creative.com. Positioning Your Speakers Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. For detailed speaker placement tips, refer to the User's Guide of your speaker system. -
Page 18: Connecting Analog Speakers Systems
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Speaker Component Subwoofer Front Left Front Center Front Right Rear Left Rear Right 1.6.1 Connecting Analog Speakers Systems You can connect analog speaker systems for up to 5.1 channels. For more... - Page 19 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Jack, Connector or Cable Y-Splitter Cable Analog Speaker Cable (Available separately, see Notes below) Audio Input Jack of Analog Stereo Speakers Notes: • You may use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers.
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Page 20: Connecting Home Theatre Systems
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.6.2 Connecting Home Theatre Systems Your audio device comes with an Optical S/PDIF Out connector which allows you to connect your home theater system. For more information on your A/V receiver's speaker connections, consult its documentation. - Page 21 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide Jack, Connector or Cable RCA Front Out Jacks Rear Out Jack Center / Subwoofer Out Jack RCA-to-RCA Stereo Cable (Available separately) Stereo-to-RCA Cable (Available separately) Front Left and Right Input Jacks of A/V Receiver...
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Page 22: Creative Software Suite
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.7 Creative Software Suite The following software enables you to access the rich features of your audio device. To learn more about each application, refer to its online Help. Depending on... -
Page 23: General Specifications
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.8 General Specifications High Definition Audio Quality • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) exceeding 100 dB using high linearity, low distortion 24-bits converters with resolutions of up to 96 kHz • 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources during playback in 24-bit with sampling rate of up to 96 kHz in 5.1 mode without audio monitoring... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.9 Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use. This includes: • Problems with Sound • Problems with Simultaneous Playback/Recording 1.9.1 Problems with Sound No sound from headphones. -
Page 25: Problems With Simultaneous Playback/Recording
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro v3 User’s Guide 1.9.2 Problems with Simultaneous Playback/Recording An error message appears when recording and playing back simultaneously. This may occur due to data transfer limitations if your computer is using a USB 1.1 connection. It may not be possible to playback or simultaneously record and play back, content at the highest bit rate and/or frequency supported (24-bit, 96 kHz). -
Page 26: License And Copyright
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.