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CONNECTING SPEAKERS
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For Analog speakers
(a) Line Out 1
OR
(Front)
(a) Line Out 1 (Front)
(b) Line Out 2 (Rear)
2.1 speakers
AD_LINK
audio
inputs
OR
(a) Line Out 1 (Front)
(a) Line Out 1 (Front)
(b) Line Out 2 (Rear)
(b) Line Out 2 (Rear)
5.1 speakers
(c) Line Out 3 (Center/
(c) Line Out 3
Rear Center/Subwoofer)
(Center/Subwoofer)
inputs
audio
front rear center/
subwoofer
AD_LINK
OR
(a) Line Out 1 (Front)
(b) Line Out 2 (Rear Left/
Rear Right/Side Right)
7.1 speakers
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUTS
INPUTS
(c) Line Out 3 (Center/
Subwoofer/Side Left)
AD_LINK
For Digital speakers
(a) Miniplug-to-female
(b) RCA-to-RCA cable
RCA cable
OR
2.1 digital
speakers
AD_LINK
digital in
digital in
SELECTING A MODE
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Modes
Sound Blaster X-Fi is built around the most powerful audio
processor in the world! To ensure that different types of user
have access to the full power of the audio processor,
Sound Blaster X-Fi provides 3 different modes of operation:
Entertainment, Audio Creation and Gaming. Each mode
focuses the power of the audio processor for that operation
and optimizes the audio processor's features for the best
(a) Audio Creation Mode
(b) Game Mode
possible experience.
.
Select Game Mode when you require the full power of the
.
audio processor for the best gaming experience.
Select Audio Creation Mode when you want to record
audio with full fidelity ASIO support.
.
Select Entertainment Mode for optimized movie
soundtrack and music playback.
Select a mode that suits your usage or stick to your favorite
mode. Your computer remembers the last selected mode, even
after you restart your computer. The modes are not exclusive
to one type of operation. For example, you will still be able to
(c) Entertainment Mode
play games in the other modes, but you will not get the full
benefits of the card when the best mode is not selected for
that usage.
Select a mode that best suits your needs in the Mode Switcher
or Audio Console application. For information on each mode,
refer to its online Help.
(d) Mode Switcher
Product Registration
Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and
product support available. You can register your product during installation or at
www.creative.com/register.
Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.
Creative Knowledge Base
Resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help
Knowledge Base.
Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support.
4.1 speakers
audio
inputs
rear
front
Customer Support Services & Warranty
You can find Customer Support Services, Warranty and other information
in the Installation CD.
Customer Support
d:\support\<region>\<language>\support.chm
Services
Warranty
d:\warranty\<region>\<language>\warranty.chm
Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of
the Warranty period.
6.1 speakers
User's Guide
d:\manual\<language>\manual.chm
(replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, <region> with
the region you are in, and <language> with the language that the document is in).
inputs
audio
front
rear
center/
rear center/
subwoofer
Keep this document for future reference.
The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information
about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal
service provider or the shop where you purchased the product.
Sound Blaster, Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, MegaWorks, and Creative Inspire are registered trademarks or trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.
in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Fatal1ty and the
Fatal1ty logo are trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc. and are used under license. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. Copyright © 2005 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd.
Optional Connections
Optional Connections
X-Fi I/O Drive
Optical (SPDIF) In/Out
As with dedicated DVD-Audio player devices,
output from DVD-Audio playback is limited
to analog output. The digital output is
MiniDisc/DAT
disabled and cannot be used during
Recording digital audio
DVD-Audio playback.
The connectors and associated
components shown here may be different
Coaxial SPDIF In
from that of your speakers. Consult your
L - AUX IN 2 - R
speakers' User's Guide to identify similar
input connectors. Or visit the Support
DVD player
section's Knowledge Base at
LINE IN 2
/MIC IN 2
Watching DVD movies
www.creative.com for interactive help on
and concerts
speaker connectivity.
Coaxial SPDIF Out
Headphones
AV Amplifier
Listening to digital music
Remote Control
Headphones
Personal audio
(a) Power
(g) Scrollers
(b) Volume
(c) Mute
(f ) Entertainment
Center and
X-Fi audio card
navigation
controls
(d) Main playback
Digital I/O
functions
(e) Number pad
AV Amplifier
Listening to digital music
OR
Line Out 1
Inserting batteries
Headphones
Personal audio
Line Out 1
Line Out 2
AD_LINK
Line Out 3
For more information, refer to the User's guide (on CD).
Creative Inspire 7.1
Analog Speakers
FR
DE
RCA Auxiliary In
VCD player
Listening to stereo sound
MIDI In/Out
MIDI devices
Line In/Mic In
Creating and recording
MIDI music
Microphone
Electric Guitar
Recording voice
Line level electric
and acoustic
guitar output
instruments
Line In
Electric Guitar
Line level electric
guitar output
Portable
cassette player
Analog audio recording
Mic In
Microphone
Recording voice
and acoustic
instruments
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES
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