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Page 1 Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum Creative Audio Software...
Page 6 Creative disclaims any Modifications confirmer qu'il est possible de connecter d'autres liability with regard to any illegal use of the Creative périphériques à votre sytème. Any changes or modifications not expressly product and Creative shall in no event be liable with...
Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19, According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19, According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19, Manufacturer Manufacturer Manufacturer /Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc. /Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc. /Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer Manufacturer Manufacturer /Importer’s Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard...
Page 8 Contents Introduction About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive Installing Hardware...
Page 9 Installing Software Sound Blaster Audigy Applications...
Page 10 Using Applications...
Page 11 General Specifications Troubleshooting & FAQs...
Page 12 Technical Support Creative European Contact Centre...
Page 13 Introduction...
Page 14 Introduction Welcome to high- definition digital audio entertainment...
Page 15 What is EAX ADVANCED HD™?
Page 16 CreativeWare In Your Package...
Page 17 System Requirements Sound Blaster Audigy card and Audigy Drive SB1394 applications, games and DVD viewing...
Page 18 Getting More Information More Help Technical Support Document Conventions...
Page 19 About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive This chapter gets you ready to install the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum hardware.
Page 20 About the Sound Blaster Audigy Card and Audigy Drive What You Need...
Page 21 Your Sound Blaster Audigy Card...
Page 22 Your Joystick/ MIDI Bracket...
Page 23 Your Audigy Drive...
Page 24 Connecting Headphones Connecting Microphones...
Page 25 Adjusting Headphones Volume and Microphone Gain Using the Audigy Drive control knobs...
Page 26 Using Creative Surround Mixer Using a Remote Control with Your Computer...
Page 27: Installing Hardware
Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy hardware...
Page 28 Installing Hardware Installation Steps Step 1: Prepare your computer...
Page 30 Step 2: Connect the Audigy Drive cables...
Page 31 Step 3: Install the Audigy Drive...
Page 32 Step 4: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy card...
Page 33 Step 5: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional)
Page 34 Step 6: Connect cables to Sound Blaster Audigy card...
Page 36 Step 7: Connect to power supply...
Page 37 Connecting Related Peripherals...
Page 39 Connecting Speaker Systems...
Page 40 Connecting to External Consumer Devices...
Page 41 Positioning Your Speakers...
Page 42: Installing Software
Installing Software This chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum software.
Page 43 Installing Software Installing Drivers and Applications Installing Ulead VideoStudio Application...
Page 44 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me Windows 2000...
Page 45 Uninstalling You may at times need to uninstall and then reinstall the applications to correct problems, change configurations, or make version upgrades. The following instructions tell you how to uninstall the Applications applications in all Windows operating systems. 1. Insert the Sound Blaster Audigy Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically.
Page 46 Updating Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2)
Page 47 Sound Blaster Audigy Applications This chapter tells you about the applications bundled with your Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum.
Page 48 The following set of software is most important to the operation of yo Blaster Audigy Creative Taskbar Applications Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Online Quick Start (English only) Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Experience (English only) EAX ADVANCED HD™ Gold Mine Experience (English only) Creative Diagnostics...
Page 49 Creative Taskbar Creative Taskbar is an application that allows you to perform tasks with your audio card easily and quickly. Just select a task and everything is done for you — the necessary applications are started and your mixer and effects settings are configured automatically.
Page 50 Creative Diagnostics Creative Surround Mixer Creative AudioHQ...
Page 51 SoundFont Control Device Controls Creative Keyboard MIDI Input EAX ADVANCED HD™ Control...
Page 52 Creative WaveStudio Creative PlayCenter...
Page 53 Creative Recorder Vienna SoundFont Studio Creative MiniDisc Center...
Page 54 MD recorder For more information and usage details on Creative MiniDisc Center, refer to its online Help. Creative Creative RemoteCenter converts your computer into an entertainment system, which you can control from the comfort of your bed or sofa.
Page 55 Using Applications This chapter tells you which applications to use for content creation, gaming and entertainment purposes.
Page 56 Using Applications Multimedia Playback Watching DVDs...
Page 57: Digital Entertainment
Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing back Wave and CD Audio files Playing MIDI files Creating non- General-MIDI- compliant files Digital Entertainment Watching surround movies Compiling personal albums...
Page 58: Content Creation
Content Creation Organizing SoundFont banks Applying voice effects Recording sound and effects Capturing and editing videos Advanced Content Creation Recording multi- tracks with ASIO...
Page 59 Creating music Recording and transcribing music Recording and editing musical instruments Recording digital audio Creating multiple effects Creating and playing back SoundFonts...
Page 60: Internet Entertainment
Internet Entertainment Encoding CD songs to MP3 format Downloading and playing MP3 songs Playing MP3 songs with EAX ADVANCED HD™ Mixing MP3 songs Gaming Reference Enjoying EAX ADVANCED HD™ support...
Page 61 Enjoying DirectSound3D support Enjoying A3D 1.0 support Enjoying DOS games Enjoying audio presets in games Customizing environments for non-3D games...
Page 62: General Specifications
General Specifications This section displays the specifications of your Sound Blaster Audigy card, Audigy Drive and Joystick/MIDI bracket...
Page 63 General Specifications Features PCI Bus Mastering Audigy Processor High Quality Audio Path...
Page 64 Professional Digital Audio Processing Flexible Mixer Control Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoding Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS...
Page 65 SB1394 Compatibility Connectivity Sound Blaster Audigy card Audio Inputs Audio Outputs...
Page 66 SB1394 Interfaces Interfaces Audigy Drive Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs On Front Panel...
Page 67 Interfaces...
Page 68 Troubleshooting & FAQs This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.
Page 69 Troubleshooting & FAQs Problems Installing Software...
Page 70 Problems with Sound...
Page 74 Problems with File Transfers on Some VIA Chipset Motherboards...
Page 75 Insufficient SoundFont Cache Problems With Joysticks...
Page 76 Problems with Multiple Audio Devices...
Page 77 Problems with Sound Blaster Live! Series or Sound Blaster PCI512 card...
Page 78 Resolving I/O Conflicts...
Page 79 Problems with Encore DVD Player (not included) Problems with Software DVD Player (not included)
Page 80 Problems with DV driver for Windows 98 SE/ 2000/Me/XP...
Page 81 Problems in Windows XP...
Page 82 Problems with Digital Devices...
Page 83: Technical Support
We are committed to giving you the best products aswell as the best service by providing you with a comprehensive suite of eService options complemented by telephone support. With Creative's eService strategy, we deliver the best possible customer experience using our multilingual Customer support portal, interactive chat, email support and our self-service knowledgebase.
Page 84 You have the option to contact our service support team via telephone. Telephone numbers can Telephone be found in the “Creative European Contact Centre” section below. The Creative website offers a range of updates and drivers for our products in a variety of Download Drivers operating systems.
Page 85 Please retain all contents including packaging and proof of purchase until you are fully satisfied with your product. Problem If you have a problem installing or using your Creative product, please use the Creative eServices and/or telephone support for assistance. Should you contact Technical Support, you may be asked for information regarding the following:...
Page 86 Creative may replace or repair the product with new or re-conditioned parts, and the faulty parts will become the property of Creative. The warranty period for your repaired/replacement item is 90 days from the date of shipment from Creative, or what is left on the original item’s warranty, whichever is longer.
Page 87 In no event shall Creative or its licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or for any lost profits, savings or data arising from or relating to the use of this product, even if Creative or its This warranty gives you specific licensors have been advised of the possibility of such loss.
Page 88 Creative European Contact Centre CREATIVE LABS (IRELAND) LTD., Italy Holland Technical Support Department, +353 1 4333210 +353 1 4333272 Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Austria Switzerland Fax: +353 1 8205052 +353 1 4380060 +353 1 4380070 United Kingdom...

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