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- Page 1 U s e r ’ s G u i d e Mo d e l N o . : S B 1 5 6 0...
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Page 2: Package Checklist
For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.com. The site also includes information on making purchases, technical help and the latest software updates. Using Creative Software AutoUpdate Locating, downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system. - Page 3 When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your computer system to determine your operating system, language and which Creative products are connected to your system. When this analysis is completed, you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates for your connected products.
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Page 4: About Your Hardware
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: Your Audio Device Your Remote Control Your Audio Device Your USB audio device has these jacks and connectors to enable the attachment of a wide variety of devices: Jack or Description... - Page 5 Note: External microphone will override the built-in microphones when it is plugged in. Using display indicators and control dials Your USB audio device has the following indicators and control dials to adjust and monitor operational status. Button / Slider Description Internal Built-in dual microphone with CrystalVoice tech- Microphone Array...
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Page 6: Your Remote Control
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 7 Replacing the battery Remove the plastic strip before using the remote control. To replace the battery, refer to the diagram below.
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Page 8: Installing And Uninstalling Software
3. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When prompted, restart your computer. For Mac OS 1. Using your web browser, visit www.creative.com/support and locate the software package for the Mac OS. 2. Download this package into your local hard disk. -
Page 9: Uninstalling Drivers And Applications
4. Click the Yes button. 5. When prompted, restart your computer. For Mac OS 1. Click Applications > Creative > Creative Uninstaller 2. Select the Creative product to be uninstalled. 3. Click the Uninstall button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 10: Using Your Audio Device
Using Your Audio Device Your audio device works seamlessly with many external devices. To connect these peripherals, refer to their relevant sections below: Playing Music Recording Music Creating Music Watching DVDs Playing Music You can connect stereo headphones to the Headphone jack of your audio device. The following diagram also shows the connection for analog stereo or 2.1 channel speakers. -
Page 11: Recording Music
Turntable (at line level) Analog audio cable (available separately) Microphone Note: To listen to the audio from the source connected to the Line-In or Mic-In jack, or the Internal Microphone Array, refer to Using the Creative Software Suite - Mixer Settings. - Page 12 To record audio to external devices like MD(MiniDisc) or DAT(Digital Audio Tape) recorders, connect the recording device to the Optical SPDIF Out connector. Component Optical cable (available separately) External recording devices (MD recorders, DAT recorders, etc.)
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Page 13: Creating Music
Pre-amp FX Box Synthesizer Analog audio cable (available separately) Microphone Note: To listen to the audio from the source connected to the Line-In or Mic-In jack, or the Internal Microphone Array, refer to Using the Creative Software Suite - Mixer Settings. -
Page 14: Watching Dvd
Watching DVD You can set up a PC home entertainment system using your audio device. Watch DVDs on your PC and decode Dolby Digital and DTS® signals from your audio device through a Dolby Digital external decoder or an AV Amplifier. Connect the digital input of your external decoder or AV Amplifier to the Optical SPDIF Out connector of your audio device. -
Page 15: Connecting Speakers
Connecting Analog Speaker Systems Connecting Digital 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. -
Page 16: Connecting Analog Speaker Systems
2.1 channel analog speakers 5.1 channel analog speakers Note: Visit www.creative.com for a list of supported Creative speaker systems. 2.1 channel analog speakers Jack, Connector or Cable Y-Splitter cable Analog speaker cable (available separately, see Notes below) Audio input jack of analog stereo speakers Note: You may use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers. - Page 17 5.1 channel analog speakers Jack, Connector or Cable Y-Splitter cable Analog speaker cables (available separately, see Notes below) Front, Rear and Center/Subwoofer audio input jacks of analog 5.1 channel speakers Note: You may use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers.
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Page 18: Connecting Digital Speaker Systems
Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Your audio device comes with an Optical S/PDIF Out connector which allows you to connect your digital speaker system. For more information on your digital speaker connections, consult its documentation. Jack, Connector or Cable Optical S/PDIF Out connector Optical cable (available separately) Optical S/PDIF In connector of digital speaker sytem... - Page 19 Connecting Home Theater 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. Jack, Connector or Cable Optical S/PDIF Out connector Optical cable (available separately) Optical S/PDIF In connector of A/V receiver...
- Page 20 Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line level inputs If your A/V receiver supports multichannel line-level inputs, you can connect them directly to your audio device's Line Out jacks instead of the Optical S/PDIF Out connector as shown below. Jack, Connector or Cable RCA Front Out jacks Rear Out jack Center/Subwoofer Out jack...
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Page 21: Using The Creative Software Suite
For Mac OS, Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel Bonus Pack (for Windows only) Various other bonus Creative applications are also compatible for your audio device. Visit www.creative.com/support and navigate to the relevant product page to view and download these applications:... - Page 22 Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel Managing Your Profiles Click the button to display the Profiles pane. Activate a profile by clicking the and selecting it from the list. Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new profile.
- Page 23 Adjusting Your Master Volume Settings Drag the master volume slider to adjust the volume level. You can mute / unmute the volume by clicking the speaker icon. Configuring Your Software Settings Click each feature to access its settings page. More information on each feature can be found in their respective sections in this manual.
- Page 24 SBX Pro Studio Settings 1. SBX Pro Studio enhancements Select to turn on or turn off each enhancement. You can hover your mouse cursor over each enhancement to display a brief explanation. 2. Enhancement Level sliders Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply. 3.
- Page 25 CrystalVoice Settings 1. CrystalVoice enhancements Select to turn on or turn off each of the available enhancements. 2. Enhancement Level sliders Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply. 3. Audio test button Click and speak into your microphone to hear how your voice sounds with CrystalVoice applied.
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Page 26: Scout Mode
Scout Mode Scout mode transforms your hearing and enables you to hear your opponents from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat. 1. Scout Mode Select to turn on or off Scout Mode. Click to configure hotkeys for turning on and turning off Scout Mode. -
Page 27: Speakers/Headphones Settings
Speakers/Headphones Settings 1. Speakers / Headphones Configuration Select your current physical speakers or headphones configuration. 2. Testing your audio playback Click to hear a sample audio clip being played back through your setup. - Page 28 Cinematic Settings 1. Turn off encoder Select No Encoder if you wish to turn off encoding. 2. Other Encoder settings Select Dolby Digital Live to turn on the encoder.
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Page 29: Mixer Settings
Mixer Settings 1. Volume sliders Adjust the playback and recording volume for your various inputs and outputs. 2. Mixer Settings Click the icon to mute/unmute the input/output. You can click the icon to adjust the settings for your input/output. 3. To listen to the audio from the source connected to the Line-In or Mic-In jack, or the Internal Microphone Array: For Windows systems, Go to the Mixer page of the Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel and unmute the Line-In/Mic-... -
Page 30: Equalizer Settings
Equalizer Settings 1. EQ presets Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio. 2. EQ sliders Adjust the equalizer settings. Customizing Your EQ Settings Select the EQ checkbox to enable this feature, then click the EQ drop-down arrow and select a preset from the list. -
Page 31: General Specifications
General Specifications High Definition Audio Quality (for Windows) High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) exceeding 100 dB using high linearity, low distortion 24-bit con- verters 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 32: Troubleshooting And Support
Troubleshooting and Support This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use. This includes: Problems with Sound Problems with Simultaneous Playback/Recording Problems with Sound No sound from the headphones. Check the following: The headphones are connected to the Headphone jack. In the speakers and headphone selection of Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel, the Headphones option is selected. -
Page 33: Additional Support
Additional Support If you encounter any other issues or have any other enquiries about your Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 or any other Creative products, please visit our comprehensive knowledge base at support.creative.com or www.soundblaster.com for additional information. -
Page 34: 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.