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- Page 1 User’s Guide Model No.: SB1380...
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Page 2: Getting Started
The SBX 8 (SB1380) model design provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your audio pleasure. The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 comprises both right and left drivers within a single tower structure. This system is equipped with the following features:... - Page 3 First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a browser component required for system analysis. Check to ensure that this content is signed by Creative Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button. Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running Creative Software AutoUpdate.
- Page 4 Note: SBX 8 must be connected to either one of the following via USB for power: a computer an external USB battery pack (available separately) a USB power adapter* (available separately) *USB power adapter available separately: DC 5V, 1A Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -3-...
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Page 5: Touch Screen Controls
Indicates whether the speaker is muted. Microphone Mute Indicates whether the inbuilt microphone is muted. Noise Reduction Toggles the Noise Reduction function ON/OFF. Noise Reduction is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise. Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -4-... - Page 6 Karaoke-type system on your computer. Connecting Headphones / Headsets If required, headphones and headsets can be connected to the product's headphone jack. Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -5-...
- Page 7 Please note that the SBX 8 must either be connected to a computer, a wall socket using a USB power adapter* (not included) or an external USB battery pack (not included) for power. *USB power adapter available separately: DC 5V, 1A Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -6-...
- Page 8 PC, right-click the "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" device and select "Set as default device". 4. Activate your IM voice conversation. 5. Launch a third-party sound recording tool of your choice and start recording the conversation. Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -7-...
- Page 9 Headphones and headsets can be connected to the product via the Headphone and MIC IN jack. Please note that the speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone / headset is connected. AUX/MIC IN Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 -8-...
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Page 10: Using The Software
Using the Software A specialized software for the SBX 8 is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supports a range of operating systems including: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista To take full advantage of your SBX 8, we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer. - Page 11 6. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Sound BlasterAxx > Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel. This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product's performance.
- Page 12 Installation and Uninstallation - Mac For Mac OS, the following applications are included in the software bundle: Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel Product Registration Creative Uninstaller Installing Notes: Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation. 1.
- Page 13 Using the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel The rest of this chapter explains how to use the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel to view and adjust the various features of your SBX 8 product. The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example.
- Page 14 Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software A master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of the interface. Drag the slider to adjust the master volume. You can also mute/unmute the speaker by clicking the speaker icon to the left of the slider. Mixer Settings A mixer is also available via the software, allowing you to adjust the volume levels of individual outputs and channels including the microphone and speaker.
- Page 15 Enhancing the Audio - SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your product using software optimizations. To configure SBX Pro Studio, click the "Speaker Settings > SBX Pro Studio" menu option on the left. Follow the steps below to toggle on SBX Pro Studio and adjust the level of enhancements. 1.
- Page 16 Enhancing the Microphone - CrystalVoice The SBX 8 is equipped with a built-in high quality microphone, allowing you to easily carry out video/audio conferencing using popular VoIP applications such as Ventrilo ® etc. CrystalVoice enhancements help to further this experience by enhancing the clarity of such communications. To configure CrystalVoice settings, Click the "Microphone Settings > CrystalVoice"...
- Page 17 Viewing Speakers/Headphones Settings Each SBX 8 is equipped with a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your favorite headphones to the product for audio output. Connecting a headphone to the product automatically mutes the speaker. From the software, you can check whether audio is played via speaker or headphone. 1.
- Page 18 Understanding Other Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including: Equalizer Settings Importing / Exporting Device Settings Equalizer Settings Equalizers allows you to filter various audio frequency, thus controlling the tone of your audio output. The Sound BlasterAxx Audio Control Panel comes equipped with a range of preset equalizer settings, helping you to select different audio tones easily.
- Page 19 Importing / Exporting Device Settings Select "Advanced Features" from the menu. Here you can save your current SBX Pro Studio settings to the SBX 8 or import a set of settings previously saved. Using this feature, you can easily set up and use the same SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements on any device connected to your product.
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Page 20: General Specifications
General Specifications Capacitive Touchscreen User Interface Master Volume: 7 segment slider with LED dimmer Speaker Mute: Touch button with LED dimmer Mic Mute: Touch button with LED dimmer SBX Master On/Off: Touch button with LED dimmer Noise Reduction: Touch button with LED dimmer Inputs USB 2.0 One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Aux In or Microphone In... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting And Support
This chapter provides solutions to issues that may be encountered during the installation or usage of your product. 1. The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 does not power on The product is designed to be powered on by connecting to a PC/laptop via USB or through a physical power socket using its USB power adapter*. -
Page 22: Additional Support
5. Unable to hear instant playback from microphone input The SBX 8 is equipped with "What Your Hear" and "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" features that allows you to record whatever you say into your microphone and hear it played back instantly. To ensure that the this feature works however, first ensure that the correct microphone input is unmuted by following the steps below. -
Page 23: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information The following sections contains notices for various countries. Caution: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product. Notice for the USA Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC PART 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital... -
Page 24: California Proposition 65 Statement
California Proposition 65 Statement Warning: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. EXPLANATORY NOTE: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. - Page 25 Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT: This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus,"...
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Page 26: European Compliance
European Compliance This product conforms to the following: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and Commission Regulation(s) Implementing Directive 2009/125/EC. Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. -
Page 27: Safety Information
Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more informaiton, read the warranty available with your product. Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. -
Page 28: License And Copyright
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.