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1. Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 7 Connecting Headphones Headsets Headphones and headsets can be connected to the product via the Headphone and MIC IN jack Please note that the speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone headset is connected Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 8 Using the Software A specialized software for the SBX 8 is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product The software bundle supports a range of operating systems including e Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista e Mac To take full advantage of your SBX 8 we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer Notes Some applications are available only for certain operating systems To learn more about each application please consult its respective Online Help Depending on your model and software version the color theme of the user interface may differ Installation and Uninstallation Windows For Windows OS the following applications are included in the software bundle e Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel e Creative Software AutoUpdate e Creative System Information e Product Registration e Creative ALchemy e Host OpenAL e Creative Driver You can also download the following bonus applications from www creative com support e Wavestudio e Media Toolbox trial version Installing Notes Please ensure that your prod2. F to 113 F Do not pierce crush or set fire to your product Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact Do not expose your product to water or moisture If your product is moisture resistant take care not to immerse your product in water or expose it to rain Safety Information 26 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 Copyright 2012 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Creative the Creative logo Sound Blaster the Sound Blaster logo Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio and the SBX logo and CrystalVoice are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured The software that is downloadable from the website may not be used separately from the hardware Before using the software you must agree to be bound
3. Windows 8 64 bit or 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit or 32 bit Macintosh OS 10 5 or above e Powered USB2 0 port Registering Your Product 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 Getting Started 1 More Help 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 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 The files can then be retrieved and installed To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate please visit www soundblaster com support Notes First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a browser component req
4. un tiquetage sp cial pour les produits contenant certains produits chimiques qui sont reconnus par l tat de la Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer des anomalies cong nitales ou d autres effets nuisibles la reproduction Creative a choisi d inclure une mise en garde s appuyant sur sa connaissance de la pr sence d un ou de plusieurs de ces produits chimiques sans essayer d en valuer le niveau d exposition Pour les produits de Creative le niveau d exposition peut tre inf rieur au niveau critique tabli par la Proposition 65 ou m me tre nul N anmoins par souci extr me de prudence Creative a choisi de placer l avertissement de la Proposition 65 sur ses produits Regulatory Information 23 Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions 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 Communications MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly appr
5. CREATIVE BLASTERAXX SEX E BLASTERAXX A ET User s Guide Model No SB1380 Getting Started Thank you for choosing Creative Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 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 SBX 8 SB1380 model design provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your audio pleasure The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 comprises both right and left drivers within a single tower structure This system is equipped with the following features e Small and highly portable form makes it ideal for laptop usage e High quality audio e Seamless support for various operating systems including Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Mac os e Power efficient and environmentally friendly with its low power amplifier technology e Specialized software for different speaker enhancements and configurations e Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements e High quality built in microphone with CrystalVoice technology Package Checklist Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 package comes with the following components e The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 tower e MicroUSB cable System Requirements e Intel Core 2 Duo processor 2 2 GHz AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent processor e Any of the following operating systems Microsoft
6. Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your product using software optimizations To configure SBX Pro Studio click the Speaker Settings gt SBX Pro Studio menu option on the left SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDIO SPEAKERS HEADPHONES EQUALIZER Y MICROPHONE SETTINGS Y voice Focus M MIXER SBX Pro Studio w Surround ADVANCED FEATURES Y Crystalizer Y Bass Crossover Frequency Smart Volume Dialog Plus Follow the steps below to toggle on SBX Pro Studio and adjust the level of enhancements 1 Click the power button to toggle ON SBX Pro Studio 2 Select the type s of enhancements to apply and drag the sliders to adjust the level for each enhancement 3 Click the play button to test the audio output Readjust if necessary Notes You can also toggle SBX Pro Studio ON via the physical touchscreen of the product Enhancement adjustments can only be made via the software SBX Pro Studio includes a number of enhancements for movies and gaming elevating your movie and gaming experience to the next level These include e SBX Surround provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels Stereo content or multi channel content will sound as if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front and original balance and timbre is preserved e SBX Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is l
7. also modify the pre configured settings of each profile 1 Select a profile to apply it to your SBX 8 2 Select Speaker Settings gt SBX Pro Studio and or Speaker Settings gt Equalizer to edit the configuration of the currently selected speaker profile 3 Select Microphone Settings gt CrystalVoice to edit the currently selected microphone profile Return to the profile interface All changes made in steps 2 and 3 will be reflected here 5 Click Save to save your changes or click Reset to return the profile to its pre configured settings Using the Software 12 Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of the DT 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 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 and speaker Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND Playback MICROPHONE SETTINGS em VOICE Focus Auxiliary Internal Microphone Array ADVANCED FEATURES Microphone Wave Aux Mic Mix What U Hear o Auxiliary e Internal Microphone Array Microphone Microphone Boost Using the Software 13 Enhancing the Audio SBX Pro Studio SBX
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9. can be stored at any time A previously saved setting will be automatically overwritten when saving a new set Noise Reduction setting will be included when importing settings ONLY IF it is toggled ON Using the Software 18 General Specifications Capacitive Touchscreen User Interface e Master Volume 7 segment slider with LED dimmer e Speaker Mute Touch button with LED dimmer e Mic Mute Touch button with LED dimmer e SBX Master On Off Touch button with LED dimmer e Noise Reduction Touch button with LED dimmer Inputs e USB 2 0 e One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Aux In or Microphone In e Built in microphone Outputs e Amplified speaker e One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Headphone playback Physical Specifications e Dimensions Lx W x H 64 4 x 57 x 166 1 mm e Weight 0 3kg approximate General Specifications 19 Troubleshooting and Support This chapter provides solutions to issues that may be encountered during the installation or usage of your product 1 The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 does not power on The product is designed to be powered on by connecting to a PC laptop via USB or through a physical power socket using its USB power adapter If you are connected via USB please ensure that the connected computer has recognized your product correctly If not please follow the steps below in order until the issue is corrected 1 Tighten the USB connection at both ends of the cable 2 The USB cabl
10. cts for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and Commission Regulation s Implementing Directive 2009 125 EC Communication RF wireless products for the European market comply with R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Caution To comply with the Europe CE requirement this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits All cables used to connect this device must be shielded grounded and no longer than 3m in length 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 Notice for Korea BZ I mo JO Ja 10 HU ol 2 HO rin F ON Al nd A XIE SOIN 2 AOA AS A Regulatory Information 25 Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely and to reduce the chance of electric shock short circuiting damage fire hearing impairment or other hazards Improper handling may void the warranty for your product For more informaiton read the warranty available with your product Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0 C to 45 C 32
11. downwards to decrease the volume The master volume slider also acts as an indication of power SBX 8 is on if the master volume slider is lighted and off otherwise The product is automatically powered on when connected to the computer via USB 2 SBX Toggles Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio audio enhancements ON OFF SBX Pro Studio is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise Note Toggling SBX Pro Studio OFF will not affect the status of Noise Reduction Toggling SBX Pro Studio ON will turn on Noise Reduction only ifitis selected in the SBX Pro Studio settings exported to your device via software z Speaker Mute Indicates whether the speaker is muted Microphone Mute Indicates whether the inbuilt microphone is muted Noise Reduction Toggles the Noise Reduction function ON OFF Noise Reduction is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 4 Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 Whether you wish to listen to your favorite tracks from MP3 players experience realistic audio while playing games on your PC and game consoles or receive clear voice and audio outputs during video audio conferencing without the hassle of an additional microphone or headset your SBX 8 is the ideal solution Various scenarios where the SBX 8 can be used include e Connecting the SBX 8 for Audio amp Gaming Entertainment Connect your product to your computer via USB or to other portable entertain
12. e may be faulty Replace the cable with a working USB cable 3 Your computer s USB port may be disabled or faulty or requires a driver update Check your computer s hardware device manager to determine the working status of your USB port Enable your USB port and or update its driver If the problem persists connect the product to a different USB port If you are connected via a USB power adapter please check that all cables are tightly connected and the power socket is turned on USB power adapter available separately DC 5V 1A 2 No sound from headphones Please check the following e Headphones are securely connected to the headphone jack e Headphones is recognized as the output device in the Speakers Headphones interface on the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 Control Panel 3 There is no audio output from the SBX 8 Please check the following e Headphones are not connected to the product Connecting headphones automatically mutes the product e Check the volume level of the product for the following a Volume mute LED on the touchscreen is not lighted Master volume slider on the touchscreen is not at O bars Master volume and mute icon on the software is at the appropriate level a The appropriate channel s and output types on the Mixer settings interface is not 0 4 Unable to record using the built in microphone Please check the following e Microphone is not disabled or muted That is the microphone mute LED on the
13. esets SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDID SPEAKERS HEADPHONES Y e EQUALIZER al MICROPHONE SETTINGS VOICE Focus ADVANCED FEATURES To view the Equalizer Settings interface select Speaker Settings gt Equalizer from the menu To apply and adjust 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 Adjust the vertical slider bars to achieve your desired level 4 Click Save to save the changes to the preset if necessary You can also delete any user created equalizer presets by selecting the preset from the drop down menu and clicking Delete Notes All default equalizer presets cannot be deleted Using the Software 17 Importing Exporting Device Settings Select Advanced Features from the menu Here you can save your current SBX Pro Studio settings to the SBX 8 or import a set of settings previously saved Using this feature you can easily set up and use the same SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements on any device connected to your product SPEAKER SETTINGS SBX DEFAULT MICROPHONE SETTINGS Voice CALL SBX Audio Settings ADVANCED FEATURES Import from device 1 Import Export SBX Pro Studio Audio Settings Select Import from Device or Export to Device from the drop down box and click Apply to save or load SBX Pro Studio settings respectively Notes Only one set of SBX Pro Studio settings
14. for Video Audio Conferencing or Karaoke Video Audio conferencing via the various messaging applications available in the market is made simpler with the SBX 8 s built in high quality microphone Equipped with configurable CrystalVoice technology the SBX 8 coupled with its microphone delivers crystal clear voice and audio reception during conferencing The product is also equipped with a What You Hear feature allowing you to turn your computer into a Karaoke station Simply speak sing into the product to mix your voice input with music tracks hearing the playback while recording You can also record voice conversations held over instant messaging tools such as Google Talk Skype etc using the Wave Aux Mic Mix feature installed via the Creative driver Notes This feature is only available in the Windows environment To use this feature 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 From the Start menu navigate to the Windows Control Panel and view Sound settings 3 In the Sound dialog window select the Recording tab From the list of devices connected to your PC right click the Wave Aux Mic Mix device and select Set as default device 4 Activate your IM voice conversation 5 Launch a third party sound recording tool of your choice and start recording the conversation
15. gs gt CrystalVoice menu option on the left MICROPHONE SETTINGS Seek a recording doca VoIcE Focus Internal Microphone Array Mic Volume CrystalVoice FX Smart Volume Node Noise Reduction Xx Acoustic Echo Cancellation Focus 1 Click the power button to turn on CrystalVoice 2 Select the SBX 8 as your recording device adjusting the microphone volume using the slider 3 Select the desired enhancements to turn on and adjust the settings according to your needs 4 Click Test and speak into your SBX 8 to hear your voice recorded based on the configured set tings Readjust if necessary 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 Echoes are a common problem present in voice communication systems that disrupts conversations by making it difficult to hear the other party CrystalVoice Noise Reduction enables the speaker to be heard clearly over background noise by constantly monitoring the environment and eliminating unwanted noise that interferes with the conversation CrystalVoice Smart Volume automatically adjusts the loudness of a voice to maintain a consistent volume level T
16. his makes it convenient for the speaker to converse normally regardless of his distance from the microphone CrystalVoice FXTM enables the alteration of voice with a variety of effects which can be used to enhance the tone of a voice create interesting accents or even allow someone to sound like a completely different person Using the Software 15 Viewing Speakers Headphones Settings Each SBX 8 is equipped with a headphone jack allowing you to connect your favorite headphones to the product for audio output Connecting a headphone to the product automatically mutes the speaker From the software you can check whether audio is played via speaker or headphone D ASTEM A SPEAKER SETTINGS s SBX PRO STUDIO SPEAKERS HEADPHONES es oa EQUALIZER Speakers B Y MICROPHONE SETTINGS 1 View the current settings for the speaker headphone 2 Click Test to hear a sample audio clip played back based on the settings Using the Software 16 Understanding Other Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including e Equalizer Settings e Importing Exporting Device Settings Equalizer Settings Equalizers allows you to filter various audio frequency thus controlling the tone of your audio output The Sound BlasterAxx Audio Control Panel comes equipped with a range of preset equalizer settings helping you to select different audio tones easily You can also manually modify or add equalizer pr
17. ice The procedure is as follows 1 From your Mac settings go to System Preference and click Sound 2 Click the Input tab and ensure that the correct microphone is selected as the input device Additional Support If you encounter any other issues or have any other enquiries about the SBX 8 or any other Creative products please visit our comprehensive self help knowledge base at support creative com or www soundblaster com for additional information You can also contact our Customer Support Services for personalized help Troubleshooting and Support 21 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 with 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 device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference t
18. ment devices including MP3 players mobile phones etc via the AUX IN jack and enjoy clear audio quality e Connecting the SBX 8 for Video Audio Conferencing or Karaoke The built in microphone along with CrystalVoice technology provides a truly hands free solution to video audio conferencing via the web The What You Hear application further allows you to mix the microphone input and the currently playing track or video with instant playback creating a Karaoke type system on your computer e Connecting Headphones Headsets If required headphones and headsets can be connected to the product s headphone jack Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 5 Connecting the SBX 8 for Audio amp Gaming Entertainment The SBX 8 is equipped with a MicroUSB jack and a AUX IN jack for connection to a wide array of devices This section illustrates the various connections PC Mac MP3 Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices You can connect your SBX 8 to portable entertainment devices such as MP3 players via the Aux Mic In jack Please note that the SBX 8 must either be connected to a computer a wall socket using a USB power adapter not included or an external USB battery pack not included for power USB power adapter available separately DC 5V 1A Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 6 Connecting the SBX 8
19. ns that can be made to heighten your product s performance The menu column on the left of the interface allows you to navigate to the configuration interface for each of these enhancements Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such as for upgrades please follow the following procedure 1 Click Applications gt Creative gt Creative Uninstaller 2 Select the Creative products to be uninstalled 3 Click the Uninstall button 4 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Software 11 Using the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel The rest of this chapter explains how to use the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel to view and adjust the various features of your SBX 8 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 gaming movies videos music etc To activate a profile 1 From the left menu select Speaker Settings for pre set audio profiles or Microphone Settings for voice profiles 2 Select the profile you wish to use SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDIO SPEAKERS HEADPHONES Vocal Purity EQUALIZER MICROPHONE SETTINGS Voice Focus Crystalizer Bass Crossover Frequency Smart Volume Dialog Plus ADVANCED FEATURES Modifying Profile Settings You can
20. o radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 result in interference to radio or television reception MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s auth
21. ority to operate the device Regulatory Information 22 California Proposition 65 Statement Warning Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling EXPLANATORY NOTE California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 Proposition 65 requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Creative has chosen to provide a warning based on its knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the lvel of exposure With Creative s products the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern or could even be zero However out of an abundance of caution Creative has elected to place the Proposition 65 warning on its products D claration de la Proposition 65 de la Californie AVERTISSEMENT La manipulation de ce produit peut vous exposer des produits chimiques qui sont reconnus par l tat de la Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer des anomalies cong nitales ou d autres effets nuisibles la reproduction Veuillez vous laver les mains apr s l avoir manipuler Note explicative La Proposition 65 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 de la Californie sur les mati res dangereuses et l eau potable exige
22. ost when music files Tunes and MP3 gets compressed This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games e SBX Bass fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better enter tainment experience Consumers no longer have to tolerate a lack of bass in speakers as the SBX Bass technology dramatically improves the sound experience even in the absence of a subwoofer e SBX Smart Volume addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by continously measuring volume automatically applying gain and attenuation intel ligently to compensate for any changes e SBX Noise Reduction 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 You can import export your current SBX Pro Studio settings to from the device Please refer to Importing Exporting Device Settings for details Using the Software 14 Enhancing the Microphone CrystalVoice The SBX 8 is equipped with a built in high quality microphone 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 Microphone Settin
23. oved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the device Toute modification non approuv e explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l appareil peut entra ner l annulation du droit de l utilisateur utiliser l appareil Notice for Australia New Zealand Complies with the requirements of the ACMA Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 2008 Ukraine RoHS Statement O6nagHaHHA BianoBigae BUMOraM TeXHi4HOrO pernaMeHTy LOGO 0O6MEXEHHA BHKOPACTAHHA AEIKUX He6e3neuHUX peyoBuH B enekTpuuHomy Ta enekTpoHHomy O6NagHaHHi 3 TBEPAXKEHOTO NOCTAHOBO IO KabiHeTty MinictpiB YkpaiHn Big 3 rpyaHa 2008 N2 1057 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 Substance Maximum Limit ppm 1 2 lead 1000 mercury 1000 cadmium 100 hexavalent chromium 1000 polybrominated biphenyls PBB 1000 polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE 1000 1 Maximum Limit does not apply to applications exempted from the Circular 2 Maximum Limit refers to concentration by weight in homogeneous materials Regulatory Information 24 European Compliance This product conforms to the following RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Mains operated produ
24. stall button If the User Account Control dialog box appears click the Continue button Click the Yes button 5 When prompted restart your computer Using the Software 10 Installation and Uninstallation Mac For Mac OS the following applications are included in the software bundle e Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel e Product Registration e Creative Uninstaller Installing Notes Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation 1 Using your web browser visit www creative com support and locate the software package for the Mac OS Download this package into your local hard disk Double click the downloaded file to uncompress it Double click the uncompressed DMG file ne w P Double click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on screen instructions to complete the installation gi Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel from the Applications gt Creative gt Sound BlasterAxx folder DUASTERARX 000 SPEAKER SETTINGS ini SBX DEFAULT Movies Gaming SBX PRO STUDIO BPEAKERS HEADPHONES Vocal Purity Warm Sound Smart Volume EQUALIZER DA MICROPHONE SETTINGS de Voice CALL 0 SBX Profile On Off Surround Crystalizer Bass Crossover Frequency Smart Volume ADVANCED FEATURES Ce Dialog Plus o Custom This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configuratio
25. touchscreen is not lit e Microphone volume and the volume of other recording devices on the Mixer settings interface is not at 0 e For Windows systems navigate to Control Panel gt Sound gt Recording tab Right click on the recording endpoint to view its Properties Ensure that the Listen to this device option is disabled Troubleshooting and Support 20 5 Unable to hear instant playback from microphone input The SBX 8 is equipped with What Your Hear and Wave Aux Mic Mix features that allows you to record whatever you say into your microphone and hear it played back instantly To ensure that the this feature works however first ensure that the correct microphone input is unmuted by following the steps below 1 Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel and select Mixer 2 Check to ensure that your microphone is not muted For example if you are using the built in microphone click the button next to the Internal Microphone Array to unmute it If you are using an external microphone such as a headset please ensure that you unmute the Microphone option instead SPEAKER SETTINGS SOUND Playback lt MICROPHONE SETTINGS kers Focus Auxiliary Intemal Microphone Array ADVANCED FEATURES Microphone Wave Aux Mic Mix What U Hear Auxiliary e Internal Microphone Array Microphone Microphone Boost a Mac users should also check that the correct microphone is selected as their system sound input dev
26. uct is connected to the computer running the installation 1 Using a standard web browser visit www creative com support and locate the software package for the Windows operating system Download this package into your local hard disk Locate and launch the software package Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation wk wn When prompted restart your computer Using the Software 9 6 Launch the application by clicking Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Sound BlasterAxx gt Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel Sound DR ASTEMAKX SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDID SPEAKERS HEADPHONES EQUALIZER e D TF4 O he MICROPHONE SETTINGS VoIrce Focus ADVANCED FEATURES SBX Default Vocal Purity Surround Crystalizer Bass Crossover Frequency Smart Volume Dialog Plus This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance The menu column on the left of the interface allows you to navigate to the configuration interface for each of these enhancements Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such as for upgrades please follow the following procedure 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program 2 Select the Sound BlasterAxx entry 3 Click the Unin
27. uired for system analysis Check to ensure that this content is signed by Creative Labs Inc then click the Yes button Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running Creative Software AutoUpdate Getting Started 2 Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 The SBX 8 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 product gives you basic control over the various functions This chapter looks at these features in detail Connectivity Input Output Jacks AUX MIC IN 09 C mo ee me 1 Headphone Connects to stereo headphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug 2 AUX MIC IN Connects to line level sources such as MP3 players or microphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug Note You can manually switch between AUX and MIC inputs via the Control Panel gt Sound interface 3 MicroUSB Connects to USB ports of PC Mac for audio output Note SBX 8 must be connected to either one of the following via USB for power e a computer e an external USB battery pack available separately e a USB power adapter available separately USB power adapter available separately DC 5V 1A Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 3 TouchScreen Controls om Hao 1 Master Volume 7 segment slider indicates the speaker volume Slide upwards to increase the volume or slide
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