Creative SB0950, User Manual

Page 1: ... the FCC Rules this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with non certified computers or non shielded cables may results in interference to radio or television reception MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee...

Page 2: ...ssions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur Appareils Numeriques NMB 003 edictee par le ministre des Communicati...

Page 3: ... the latest standard in expansion modules for your computer ExpressCard modules are lighter thinner and faster than the older PCMCIA modules and can be inserted or taken out without turning off your computer Your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook is an ExpressCard module that takes advantage of your computer s PCI Express and USB 2 0 capabilities ExpressCard modules also use less power saving your noteb...

Page 4: ...and installed on your system for you To learn more about Creative Software AutoUpdate go to www soundblaster com support Notes First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a browser component required for system inspection Ensure that the content is signed by Creative Labs Inc then click the Yes button Ensure that all your Creative products are conn...

Page 5: ...2 To complete the installation follow the instructions on the screen 3 When prompted restart your notebook For Windows XP When prompted for the audio drivers click the Cancel button 1 Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Your CD should start automatically If it does not follow the steps below i Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Alternatively cl...

Page 6: ...alling Drivers and Applications Before you begin close all running audio applications Applications that are still running during uninstallation will not be removed For Windows Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program 2 Select the Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook entry 3 Click the Uninstall Change button If the User Account Control dialog box appears click the Continue button 4 In the Insta...

Page 7: ...box 7 Click the Next button When prompted insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive and click the OK button 8 When prompted restart your notebook Connecting Speakers and Headphones You can connect speakers and headphones to Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook Alternatively you can also play audio through your onboard speakers To learn how to do so consult the following sec...

Page 8: ...scription 1 Headphone Line Out jack Connects to stereo headphones with a 3 50 mm 1 8 inch plug Jack Connector or Cable Description 1 Microphone In Line In jack Connects to the 3 50mm 1 8 inch microphone plug of your headset 2 Headphone Line Out jack Connects to the 3 50 mm 1 8 inch headphone plug of your headset Page 6 of 19 How to use this manual 17 4 2008 file C Users Lee Fong AppData Local Temp...

Page 9: ...justing onboard speaker volume Onboard speaker volume is determined by both your onboard audio device and Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook To set the playback volume For Windows Vista 1 Launch the Microsoft Volume Mixer panel 2 Click the Device tab and select Speakers for your onboard audio device 3 Adjust the Speakers slider to the desired level 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 select Speakers for Sound Blaster...

Page 10: ... Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter visit www creative com Watching DVDs You can watch DVDs on your notebook by using a software DVD player X Fi CMSS 3D upmixes the audio output and enables you to enjoy amazing surround sound even over headphones or stereo speakers To get an optimal audio experience with X Fi CMSS 3D configure your software DVD player for multichannel output if possibl...

Page 11: ...n where your teammates and enemies are using only these audio cues EAX ADVANCED HD is a weapon that will give you the competitive edge especially in multiplayer games X Fi CMSS 3D Why settle for stereo when you can enjoy the pleasures of surround sound Let X Fi CMSS 3D upmix your stereo audio content into multichannel content for playback over your stereo headphones stereo or multichannel speakers...

Page 12: ...ntrol button 3 Select the Enable Wireless Music Control check box 4 To play back music on all wireless receivers select Broadcast OR To play back music on selected receivers select Zone 5 If you wish to see the status of the Wireless Music Control settings when your notebook starts up or Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook is inserted into your notebook select the Show Wireless Music Control status on sta...

Page 13: ...ettings to their factory default values press and hold the Connect LED button for five seconds It will flash twice and turn off for two seconds You must also reset your wireless receiver or supported device For instructions on how to do so consult the documentation of the device Other supported devices may have different ways to initiate pairing For details consult the documentation of the device ...

Page 14: ... In Line In jack on your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook Connectivity or Features Description 1 Microphone In Line In jack Connects to the Line Out jacks on your playback device 2 3 50mm 1 8 inch stereo to RCA cable available separately Connects the playback device to your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook 3 Line Out jacks Connects to the Microphone In Line In jack on your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook Page 1...

Page 15: ... cable available separately Connects the playback device to your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook 3 Headphone jack Connects to the Microphone In Line In jack on your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook Connectivity or Features Description 1 Headphone Line Out jack Connects to the Line In jacks on your recording device Page 13 of 19 How to use this manual 17 4 2008 file C Users Lee Fong AppData Local Temp hhC3B...

Page 16: ...inch connector 2 3 50mm 1 8 inch stereo to RCA cable available separately Connects the recording device to your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook 3 Line In jacks Connects to the Headphone Line Out jack on your Sound Blaster X Fi Notebook Connectivity or Features Description 1 Headphone Line Out jack Connects to the Line In jack on your recording device 2 2 channel audio cable available separately Connec...

Page 17: ...nsole Launcher Entertainment Mode Creative ALchemy Creative MediaSource Creative Sound Blaster Plugin for Windows Media Center Edition Volume Panel Diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities Diagnostics Notes The applications included with your audio device may differ from those described here Your audio device may also come with third party applications Some applications are available for certain o...

Page 18: ...t slider up or down to adjust the upmix balance between the front and surround speakers 4 For the most compelling upmix effect drag the slider to its middle position or click the arrow icon to revert to the default setting Enhance playback with X Fi Crystalizer 1 Click the X Fi Crystalizer button 2 Select the Enable X Fi Crystalizer check box 3 Drag the Amount slider right or left to increase or d...

Page 19: ...nversion of analog inputs at 48 kHz sampling rate 16 bit Digital to Analog conversion of digital sources at 48 kHz to stereo output 16 bit Digital to Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 48 kHz to stereo output 16 bit recording sampling rates 8 11 025 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 and 48 kHz Notes Depending on your system configuration output sampling frequency may only be available at 48 kHz X Fi...

Page 20: ...files such as WAV MIDI files or AVI clips Check the following The speakers volume control knob if any is set at mid range Adjust the volume mixer settings in Entertainment Mode if necessary The powered speakers or external amplifier are connected to the card s Headphone jack There is no hardware conflict between the card and a peripheral device The speakers and headphone selection in Entertainment...

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