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Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started Thank you for choosing Creative Sound BlasterAxx, the next generation Sound Blaster ® that incorporates the powerful SB-Axx1 sound and voice processor. It is equipped with speaker and microphone functions for both listening and conferencing capabilities. The AXX 200 (SB1530) model design provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your audio pleasure. -
Page 3: Registering Your Product
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. 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. -
Page 4: Product Overview
Product Overview The AXX 200 is equipped with a variety of input and output jacks to enable connection to various devices. A touchscreen interface located at the top of the Sound BlasterAxx gives you basic control over the system's functions. This chapter looks at these features in detail. The Sound BlasterAxx Tower Indicator Description... -
Page 5: Touch Screen Controls
TouchScreen Controls Button / Slider Description Voice Focus Toggles the Voice Focus function ON/OFF. Voice Focus is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise. Noise Reduction Toggles the Noise Reduction function ON/OFF. Noise Reduction is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise. - Page 6 Audio Playback / Voice Recording Button / Description Switch Power / When the AXX 200 is turned OFF, press the Power button Bluetooth once to power it ON; Button When the AXX 200 is turned ON, Press the button once to enter Standby mode. In Standby, the AXX 200 will shut down automatically if there is no activity within 1 hour.
- Page 7 Button / Description Switch Next Track / During audio playback, Next Folder Press once to go to the next track; Button Press and hold to go to the next folder. When playback is stopped, you may press the button once to go to the next folder.
- Page 8 Connectivity - Input / Output Jacks Slot / Jack Description MicroSD Slot Supports microSD card up to 32GB. You are able to save recorded voice files and playback audio files from the microSD card. USB Port For charging external device, e.g. phone, MP3 player, etc. Headphone Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.50mm (1/8- inch) plug.
- Page 9 Setting Up Your Sound BlasterAxx The AXX 200 is a refined portable Sound BlasterAxx with built-in rechargeable battery, audio playback, Bluetooth connectivity and NFC feature. Simply operate it in standalone mode, powered by the built-in battery. Alternatively, you can either connect the AXX 200 to a computer via the USB, or connect it to the power supply.
- Page 10 Charging the Sound BlasterAxx Connect your AXX 200 to a power supply via an adapter or the Docking Base (available separately), or to your computer by using the MicroUSB-to-USB cable. Charge your Sound BlasterAxx for approximately 6 hours. It is recommended that you charge it for at least 8 hours before it is used for the first time.
- Page 11 Connecting to a Power Supply Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Sound BlasterAxx 10...
- Page 12 Connecting to the Sound BlasterAxx The AXX 200 is equipped with a microSD slot, a Micro-USB jack, an Aux In jack, and a build-in Bluetooth transceiver for connection to a wide array of devices. It can either be connected to your Bluetooth enabled devices, powered by its built-in battery, or by connecting to a computer or to a wall socket using a USB Power Adapter.
- Page 13 MP3 Players / CD Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices Connecting to the Sound BlasterAxx 12...
- Page 14 Bluetooth-Enabled Devices To enjoy your favorite music from your Bluetooth devices, simply follow these steps to connect them. Action LED Status Status Press the Power / AXX 200 top panel and AXX 200 is powered ON. Bluetooth button once to battery indicator are lit. turn on the AXX 200.
- Page 15 NFC-Enabled Devices You may now pair your NFC-enabled devices with the AXX 200 with a single tap using the NFC technology. Simply follow these steps to connect them. Action LED Status Status Press the Power / AXX 200 top panel and AXX 200 is powered ON.
- Page 16 Aim the phone's sensor at the NFC logo on the AXX 200 before tapping the devices. To disconnect, tap your device with the AXX 200 again. Connecting to the Sound BlasterAxx 15...
- Page 17 Advanced Teleconferencing Capabilities Video / Audio conferencing via the various instant messaging applications available in the market is made simpler with the AXX 200's built-in stereo microphones. With its powerful pickup and recording capabilities that are boosted further by the SB-Axx1 processor, the AXX 200 is the perfect personal wireless mobile teleconferencing system.
- Page 18 CrystalVoice Smart Volume - Automatically adjusts the loudness of a voice to maintain a consistent volume level. CrystalVoice Focus - Creates a specific space where audio is picked up by the microphones so the listener hears only the conversation and no external parties. CrystalVoice FX - Enables alteration of voice with a variety of effects, to enable you to sound like a completely different person.
- Page 19 MP3/WMA Player, Voice Recording and Karaoke The built-in battery, microSD slot, audio playback (supports MP3, WMA or WAV files) and voice recording features on the AXX 200 offer a highly portable audio / music player with great audio quality to travelers. Audio playback from the microSD card Here's how to play back music from your microSD card using the built-in MP3/WMA Player.
- Page 20 Organizing audio files on microSD card using a computer (for Windows OS) The MP3/WMA Player plays files according to the order in which they were being copied. In order for you to retain the order of the audio files that are being transferred from your computer to your microSD card, we recommend that you follow these steps below.
- Page 21 Voice recording onto the microSD card The AXX 200 comes with four high-quality microphones that deliver an all round 360° voice pick-up, making it ideal for accurate voice recording. Follow these steps to record your voice onto the microSD card. 1.
- Page 22 OS). To enjoy these features, simply follow the steps below: 1. Install the Creative Driver included in the software bundle for your product. Please refer to Using the Software for installation instructions. 2. From the Start menu, navigate to the Windows Control Panel and view Sound settings.
- Page 23 The Karaoke on-the-go feature With the AXX 200, you can sing along to your favourite songs anytime, anywhere. To enjoy karaoke, simply follow these steps: 1. Choose your music source. - Stream music from your mobile device to the AXX 200 via NFC or Bluetooth, OR - Insert your microSD card into the AXX 200's microSD slot and press Play/Pause.
- Page 24 Super Megaphone with VoiceFX and Siren The new Super Megaphone feature is able to amplify your voice on-the-fly. With the VoiceFX feature, you can also add various effects to your voice and change it to the voice of different characters! Sing along to any music with the Super Megaphone, and record it to a microSD card.
- Page 25 Female Male Munchkin Scrappy Kid Unstable Robot Echo 3. To select your desired voice effects, tap on the VoiceFX Scroll UP button (i.e. Call button) or the VoiceFX Scroll DOWN button (i.e. Mic Mute button) to scroll UP or DOWN the VoiceFX preset list. 4.
- Page 26 Interacting with Smartphone Voice Apps The AXX 200 comes with high-quality microphones that deliver an all round 360° voice pick-up. This makes it the perfect facilitator for using voice activated and voice recognition apps on smartphones. Speak to Siri or Android Voice Actions - or a whole range of apps like EVA, Voice Assist or Vlingo - with Sound BlasterAxx to make a call, play your music or search the internet.
- Page 27 Connecting Headphones / Headsets Headphones and headsets can be connected to the Sound BlasterAxx via the Headphone jack. Please note that the Sound BlasterAxx's speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone is connected. Connecting Headphones / Headsets 26...
- Page 28 Installing the Mobile App or Software Sound Blaster Central app (mobile devices) Sound BlasterAxx comes with an amazing app, Sound Blaster Central, that supports both iOS and Android OS, so you can customize your audio – you now have total control right from the palm of your hand.
- Page 29 7. Launch the application by locating and clicking Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel 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.
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Page 30: Uninstalling Drivers And Applications
5. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel from the Applications > Creative > Sound BlasterAxx folder. Note: Depending on your operating system, model and software version, the user interface or color theme may differ. -
Page 31: Using The Software
Using the Software The rest of this chapter explains how to use the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel to view and adjust the various features of your Sound BlasterAxx product. The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example. The UI for other operating systems may differ slightly. Managing Your Profiles The Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel comes equipped with a set of pre-configured profiles to suit your different needs including:... -
Page 32: Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software
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. Configuring Your General Settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values. - Page 33 Enhancing the Audio - SBX Pro Studio To configure SBX Pro Studio, go to the SBX Profile screen, select a profile and click Edit to enter the SBX Pro Studio screen. By default, the SBX effect is turned on. You may adjust the effects on this screen.
- Page 34 SBX Dialog Plus - enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment. Using the Software 33...
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Page 35: Equalizer Settings
Equalizer Settings To configure Equalizer settings, select a profile from the SBX Profile screen. Click Edit and then click Equalizer. To adjust and apply an equalizer preset, 1. Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer. 2. From the drop down menu, select the preset to use. 3. - Page 36 Enhancing the Microphone - CrystalVoice The AXX 200 is equipped with high-quality microphones, 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 CrystalVoice menu option on the left.
- Page 37 CrystalVoice enhancements helps you hear and be heard clearly by all participants of the conference, doing away with noisy background distortions and unclear communication that disrupts your online gaming and chatting experience. The various enhancements available include: CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation - eliminates echoes and enables the speaker to listen to the other parties clearly.
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Page 38: Speakers / Headphones Settings
Speakers / Headphones Settings Each AXX 200 is equipped with a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your favorite headphones to the Sound BlasterAxx for audio output. Connecting headphones to the Sound BlasterAxx automatically mutes the speaker. From the software, you can check whether audio is played via speakers or headphones. -
Page 39: Mixer Settings
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, speakers, etc. Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders. Using the Software 38... -
Page 40: Advanced Features
Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including: Bluetooth Auto Connection Setting the Siren to Default On / Off Bluetooth Auto Connection The "Bluetooth Auto Connection" feature allows a paired Bluetooth device to be connected to the Sound BlasterAxx automatically. -
Page 41: Voice Recording Settings
You can switch it to 48kHz, which is ideal for shorter, higher quality Karaoke music recording. This utility is available for download on the www.creative.com/support site. Install and launch the Sound Blaster AXX 200 Voice Recording Settings. -
Page 42: General Specifications
General Specifications Capacitive Touchscreen User Interface Master Volume Slider with LED Backlight Voice Focus On / Off button with LED Backlight Noise Reduction On / Off button with LED Backlight SBX Pro Studio Master On / Off button with LED Backlight Speaker Mute button with LED Backlight Mic Mute with button LED Backlight Call button with LED Backlight... - Page 43 Compliance markings are located on the bottom of this product. Remove rubber cover to see the compliance markings. The serial number for your Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 is located on the bottom of this product. Please write the serial number down and keep it in a secure place.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting And Support
This chapter provides solutions to issues that may be encountered during the installation or usage of your Sound BlasterAxx. 1. The Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 does not power on. The AXX 200 is designed to be powered on simply by the built-in battery. Make sure that the built-in battery is charged. - Page 45 Audio transmitted from your Sound BlasterAxx may be slightly delayed; this is due to the characteristics of Bluetooth technology. 5. There is no audio output from the AXX 200. Please check the following: Headphones are not connected to the AXX 200. Connecting headphones automatically mutes the speaker.
- Page 46 Then, check that the correct microphone is selected as the system sound input device. For Windows systems, i. Navigate to Control Panel > Sound > Recording tab. ii. In Recording tab, ensure that Microphone is selected instead of Internal Microphone Array. For Mac systems, i.
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Page 47: Additional Support
You may also download third party applications that will disable this message from appearing on your smartphone. Additional Support If you encounter any other issues or have any other enquiries about your AXX 200 or any other Creative products, please visit our comprehensive knowledge base at support.creative.com or www.soundblaster.com for additional information. -
Page 48: 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 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 49: Notice For Canada
Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes NMB-003 et CNR-210. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 50: European Compliance
Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product. MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights. -
Page 51: Einhaltung Der Europäischen Bestimmungen
Auswirkungen auf das Produkt führen. MODIFIZIERUNG: Jegliche Änderung oder Modifizierung des Produkts, die nicht ausdrücklich von Creative Technology Limited oder einer der zugehörigen Firmen genehmigt worden ist, kann für den Benutzer zum Erlöschen der Garantie und der Gewährleistungsrechte führen. -
Page 52: Conformidade Europeia
MODIFICAÇÃO: Quaisquer alterações ou modificações que não sejam expressamente aprovadas pela Creative Technology Limited ou por uma das suas afiliadas, pode anular a garantia do utilizador e os direitos inerentes à mesma. Europeisk efterlevnad Denna produkt uppfyller följande:... -
Page 53: Europeisk Samsvar
MODIFIKASJON: Eventuelle endringer eller modifikasjoner som ikke uttrykkelig er godkjent av Creative Technology Limited eller et av dets tilknyttede selskaper, kan ugyldiggjøre garantien eller garantirettighetene. Overholdelse af Europæiske regler og standarder Dette produkt overholder følgende:... -
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- Page 58 Recycling Rechargeable Battery Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products, please do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. For recycling information and instruction, please go to Creative Media K K customer support at http://jp.creative.com/support/contact/ (in Japanese)
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Page 59: Vietnam Rohs Statement
Vietnam RoHS Statement This product is in compliance with Circular 30/2011/TTBCT of the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Circular”), it does not contain the following substances in concentration greater than the Maximum Limit value as specified in the Circular. Maximum Limit (ppm) 1, 2 Substance 1000... -
Page 60: Safety Information
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. Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or the like. - Page 61 Avoiding Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the headphone is used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
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Page 62: 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.