Creative Labs Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
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1. 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 Creative WaveStudio e Creative Media Toolbox Installing Note Please ensure that your product 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 When prompted restart your computer Ot me o Launch the application by clicking Start gt Programs Programs gt Creative gt Sound BlasterAxx Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDID SPEAKERS HEADPHONES EQUALIZER MICROPHONE SETTINGS Focus Surround Crystalizer Bass Crossover Frequency Smart Volume Dialog Plus ADVANCED FEATURES This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your Sound BlasterAxx2. Microphone Mute Indicates whether the inbuilt microphone is muted A red LED indicates mute while a white LED indicates otherwise Call Button Toggles the Call function ON OFF Call is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise Press to pick up call or to activate voice command Note LED blink for phone ringing when it is connected via B uetooth 4 SBX Toggles SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements ON OFF The SBX Pro Studio is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise Setting Up Your Sound BlasterAxx The SBX 10 SBX 20 is a new system with low power amplifier technology that enables the Sound BlasterAxx to run on USB power while delivering performance which was previously possible only with AC power You can either connect the SBX 10 SBX 20 to a computer via the USB or by connecting it to the power supply i e standalone mode Connecting to a Computer Setting the default audio device for Mac OS only i Go to System Preferences and click Sound ii Click the Output tab then select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 iii Click the Input tab then select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 OR Connecting to Power Supply Note USB Power Adapter available separately Using Your Sound BlasterAxx Whether you wish to listen to your favorite tracks from MP3 players experience realistic audio while
3. 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 to 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 connected 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 Par
4. Internal Microphone Array should be selected If you are using an exter nal microphone the Microphone should be selected instead 1 Sound 9 o Xy Playback Recording Sounds I Communications Select a recording device below to modify its settings Currently unavallable Microphone Line In IDT High Definition Audio CODEC q 44 aa Een Rec Playback gh De m Internal Microphone Array und B Sound Blaster amp x Ready Auxiliary Sound BlasterAox SBX 10 Ready hd Configure Set Default Properties Apply For Mac systems i Go to System Preferences and click Sound ii 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 your SBX 10 SBX 20 or any other Creative products please visit our comprehensive knowledge base at support creative com or www soundblaster com for additional 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
5. 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 approved 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 entrainer 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 2008 1057 European Compliance This product conforms to the following RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Mains operated products 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
6. 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 10 SBX 20 provides the ideal solution Various scenarios where the Sound BlasterAxx can be used include e Connecting the Sound BlasterAxx For Audio Entertainment Connect your Sound BlasterAxx to your computer via USB or to other portable entertainment devices including MP3 players mobile phones etc via the AUX IN jack and enjoy clear audio quality You may also connect the Sound BlasterAxx to various B uetooth enabled devices via B uetooth for group conferencing or music playback e Connecting the Sound BlasterAxx for Video Audio Conferencing Karaoke and Recording 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 You may even record your Voice over IP VoIP calls and internet telephony conversations e Connecting Headphones Headsets If required headphones and headsets can be connected to the Sound BlasterAxx s headphone jack Connecting the Sound BlasterAxx For Audio Entertainment The SBX 10 SBX 20 is equipped with a MicroUSB jack an Aux In jack and a build in B uetooth tran
7. plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your Sound BlasterAxx 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 Uninstall button If the User Account Control dialog box appears click the Continue button Click the Yes button 5 When prompted restart your computer Installation and Uninstallation For Mac OS the following applications are included in the software bundle e Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel e Product Registration e Creative Uninstaller Installing Note 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 Sx de pi p Double click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on screen instructions to complete the installation e Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel from the Applications Creative Sound BlasterAxx folder Sound This software includes a nu
8. volume level This makes it convenient for the speaker to converse normally regardless of his distance from the microphone CrystalVoice FX 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 CrystalVoice Focus creates a zone and suppresses noise outside it to enable the speaker within to be heard with amazing clarity Multiple microphones are used to focus enhance the speaker s voice and eliminate sounds outside the zone View Speakers Headphones Settings Each SBX 10 SBX 20 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 SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SouND SBX PRO sTupDio SPEAKERS HEADPHONES Speakers Headphones Configuration EQUALIZER Speakers MICROPHONE SETTINGS voice Focus ADVANCED FEATURES 1 View the current settings for the speakers headphones 2 Click Test to hear a sample audio clip played back based on the settings Understanding Other Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including e Equalizer Settings e Optimize USB Power for better speaker performance e Bluetooth Auto Conne
9. CREATIVE BLASTERAXX J gt C m eS S User s Guide Model No B1390 SBX 10 SB1360 SBX 20 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 SBX 10 SBX 20 SB1390 SB1360 model design provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your audio pleasure The SBX 10 SBX 20 comprises both right and left drivers within a single tower structure This system is equipped with the following features e 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 SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements e Built in stereo microphones with CrystalVoice technology Built in Bluetooth Transceiver Package Checklist Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 SBX 20 package comes with the following components e The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 SBX 20 tower e MicroUSB cable System Requirements Intel Core 2 Duo processor 2 2 GHz AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent processor Microso
10. Connect Button MicroUSB Headphone Aux Mic In A blue LED indicates that the Sound BlasterAxx is connected with a B uetooth enabled device Ensure the Sound BlasterAxx is powered on Press and hold Connect button for 4 seconds to enter pairing mode Turn on Bluetooth feature on your device Search and select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 If password is required enter 0000 and connect to it Note Enable the B uetooth Auto Connect feature to connect to a paired B uetooth device automatically when the Sound BlasterAxx is turned on Refer to Advanced Feature for details Connects to USB ports of PC laptop for audio output Connects to stereo headphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug Connects to line level sources such as MP3 players or microphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug You can manually switch between AUX and MIC inputs via the Control Panel Sound interface TouchScreen Controls 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 Master Volume 9 segment slider indicates the speaker volume Slide upwards to increase the volume or slide downwards to decrease the volume Speaker Mute Indicates whether the speaker is muted A red LED indicates mute while a white LED indicates otherwise
11. Europe CE requirement this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B Imits 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 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 e lead 1000 e mercury 1000 e cadmium 100 e hexavalent chromium 1000 e polybrominated biphenyls PBB 1000 polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE 1000 1 Maximum Limit does not apply to applications exempted from the Circular Maximum Limit refers to concentration by weight in homogeneous materials Notice for Korea Ba 2l 2 QF8 28 2542 XA amp 2E S 0l A AE S ol oJ 2 amp amp X SAA AF Notice for Singapore Complies with IDA Standards 0800148 Safety Information Refer to the following information t
12. ack Physical Specifications e Dimensions LxWxH e SBX 10 90 6 x 80 3 x 295 7 mm e SBX 20 109 8 x 97 x 400 2 mm e Weight e SBX 10 Approx 0 8 kg e SBX 20 Approx 1 9 kg Technical Specifications Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth Profiles A2DP Wireless Stereo Bluetooth AVRCP Bluetooth Remote Control e HFP Hands Free Profile Audio Codec AAC SBC Operating Frequency 2402 2480 MHz Operating Range Up to 10 meters 33 feet Measured in open space Walls and structures may affect range of device Device Operating Temperature range 0 C to 45 C USB Power Adapter available separately DC 5V 1A 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 SBX 10 SBX 20 does not power on The Sound BlasterAxx is designed to be powered on by connecting to a PC laptop via USB or through a physical power socket using a USB Power Adapter If you are connected via USB please ensure that the connected computer has recognized your Sound BlasterAxx correctly If not please follow the steps below in order until the issue is corrected i Tighten the USB connection at both ends of the cable ii The USB cable may be faulty Replace the cable with a working USB cable iii Your computer s USB port may be disabled or faulty or requires a driver update C
13. authorize the download of a browser component required 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 Understanding Your Sound BlasterAxx The SBX 10 SBX 20 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 Ope emm 1 LED Button A white LED indicates that the Sound BlasterAxx is on The Sound BlasterAxx is automatically powered on when a valid power source is connected to it Power sources include e PC Laptop via the microUSB cable e Power socket connected to the USB Power Adapter available separately e USB battery pack not included A blue LED indicates that the Sound BlasterAxx is connected with a B uetooth enabled device 2 Base The SBX 20 comes with a base packed separately in the box e Attach the base onto the bottom of the Sound BlasterAxx and tighten it gently by screwing it clockwise e To detach the base screw it counterclockwise and remove it from the Sound BlasterAxx Note Only available for the SBX 20 model Connectivity Input Output Jacks
14. cording device V MICROPHONE SETTINGS voice Focus Internal Microphone Array ERYSTALVDICE Mic Volume MIXER CrystalVoice FX ADVANCED FEATURES Smart Volume Noid Noise Reduction ba Acoustic Echo Cancellation Focus Click the power button to turn on CrystalVoice 2 Select the SBX 10 SBX 20 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 Click Test and speak into your Sound BlasterAxx to hear your voice recorded based on the configured settings 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
15. ct Equalizer Settings Equalizers allows you to filter various audio frequency thus controlling the tone of your audio output The Sound BlasterAxx 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 presets SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SounD SBX PRO STUDIO SPEAKERS HEADPHONES EQUALIZER MICROPHONE SETTINGS VOICE Focus w GA ADVANCED FEATURES To view the Equalizer Settings interface select 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 Note All default equalizer presets cannot be deleted Optimize USB Power for better speaker performance The Optimize USB Power feature is used to increase the performance of your speaker on Sound BlasterAxx Please note that the Sound BlasterAxx will consume more power when this feature is enabled SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND MICROPHONE SETTINGS voice Focus ADVANCED FEATURES Optimize USB power for better speaker performance Bluetooth auto connection To enable the Opt
16. d 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 BlasterAxx the Sound BlasterAxx logo SBX Pro Studio the SBX Pro Studio logo Recon3D and CrystalVoice are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Creative Technology Ltd is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those 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 included in this packaging may not be used separately from the hardware Before using the software you must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the end user license agreement Version 1 0 May 2012
17. d original balance and timbre is preserved SBX Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files iTunes 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 SBX Bass fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better entertainment experience Consumers no longer have to tolerate a lack of bass in speakers as the SBX Pro Studio Bass technology dramatically improves the sound experience even in the absence of a subwoofer 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 intelligently to compensate for any changes 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 Enhancing the Microphone CrystalVoice The SBX 10 SBX 20 is equipped with built in stereo 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 SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SouND Select a re
18. ft Windows 8 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit OR Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit OR Microsoft Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit OR Macintosh OS 10 5 and above e Powered USB 2 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 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 Note First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to
19. heck 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 Sound BlasterAxx 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 2 Iam having difficulty in linking up the B uetooth device with SBX 10 SBX 20 Ensure that your B uetooth enabled device supports A2DP profile Please also try the following steps e Make sure that B uetooth is enabled turned on on your device e On some devices ensure that the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 SBX 20 is selected as the default headset wireless stereo audio playback device e Make sure that there are no other wireless devices within a 10 meter radius when pairing e Position them within 1 meter or closer to each other if you experience pairing difficulties e Check if you have input the correct passcode pin number 0000 on your B uetooth device e Ensure that both your B uetooth device and SBX 10 SBX 20 are not connected to any other devices e Pair the devices again e Should the problem persist reset the SBX 10 SBX 20 to factory default 3 Bluetooth link is established and paired between the devices but there s no music Ensure that the device s volume is not set to minimum or muted With some built in B uetooth enabled computers or 3rd party USB B uetooth d
20. icals without attempting to evaluate the 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 Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique 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 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le mat riel ne peut tre source D interf rences et 2 Doit accepter toutes les interf rences reques Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable 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
21. imize USB Power feature select the Optimize USB power for better speaker performance checkbox Note This feature is only available on SBX 20 Bluetooth Auto Connect The Bluetooth Auto Connect feature allows a paired B uetooth device to be connected to the Sound BlasterAxx automatically When the feature is enabled the Sound BlasterAxx detects and reconnects to the previously paired B uetooth device when it is turned on To enable B uetooth Auto Connect select the Bluetooth Auto Connect checkbox Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature You can stream music from your Bluetooth enabled devices to your SBX 10 SBX 20 Enjoy audio from your Bluetooth enabled devices Enjoy your favorite music from your B uetooth devices simply follow these steps to connect them Connect the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 SBX 20 to a computer or a power supply Press and hold CONNECT button for 4 seconds Turn ON the B uetooth feature on your device Search and select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 If password is required enter 0000 and connect to it Note SBX 10 SBX 20 LED button and Touchpad are lit SBX 10 SBX 20 Bluetooth LED blinks rapidly and changes from white to blue SBX 10 SBX 20 Bluetooth LED lit SBX 10 SBX 20 is powered ON once plugged in Pairing mode Ready to be paired with new device Ready to stream music The SBX 10 SBX 20 will exit from pairing mode if no device is pai
22. mber of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your Sound BlasterAxx plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your Sound BlasterAxx 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 Creative Creative Uninstaller 2 Select the Creative product to be uninstalled 3 Click the Uninstall button 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 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 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 EQUALIZER MICROPHONE SETTINGS VOICE Focus Crystalizer Bass Cros
23. ng tab Right click on the recording endpoint to view its Properties Ensure that the Listen to this device option is disabled 7 Unable to hear instant playback from microphone input The SBX 10 SBX 20 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 i Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel and select Mixer ii Check to ensure that your microphone is not muted For example if you are using the built in micro phone click the button EJ 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 WARM SOUND Playback Speakers MICROPHONE SETTINGS voice Focus Auxiliary Internal Microphone Array ADVANCED FEATURES Microphone Wave Aux Mic Mix What U Hear Auxiliary Internal Microphone Array Microphone Microphone Boost Then check that the correct microphone is selected as the system sound input device For Windows systems i Navigate to Control Panel gt Sound gt Recording tab ii In Recording tab ensure that the correct microphone is selected For example if you are using built in microphone the
24. o 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 information 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 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 Bluetooth Product e The short wave radio frequency signals of a B uetooth device may impair the operation of other electronic and medical devices Switch off the device where it is prohibited Do not use the device in medical facilities aircraft refueling points close to automatic doors automatic fire alarms or other automatically controlled devices Keep this device at least 20 cm from pacemakers and other medical devices Radio waves may impair the operation of pacemakers and other medical devices 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 Lt
25. ongles you may be required to manually specify set up the audio output as the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 SBX 20 under sound and audio devices section on your computer s operating system Note Audio transmitted from your Sound BlasterAxx may be slightly delayed this is due to the characteristics of Bluetooth technology 4 No sound from headphones Please check the following e Headphones are securely connected to the headphone jack e Headphones it recognized as the output device in the Speakers Headphones interface on the Control Panel 5 There is no audio output from the SBX 10 SBX 20 Please check the following e Headphones are not connected to the Sound BlasterAxx Connecting headphones automatically mutes the speaker e Check the volume level of the Sound BlasterAxx for the following e Volume mute LED on the touchscreen is not lighted e Master volume slider on the touchscreen is not at 0 bars e Master volume and mute icon on the software is at the appropriate level e The appropriate channel s and output types on the Mixer settings interface is not O 6 Unable to record using the built in microphone Please check the following e The microphone is not disabled or muted That is the microphone mute LED on the 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 Recordi
26. phone Microphone Boost e Enhancing the Audio SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your Sound BlasterAxx using software optimizations To configure SBX Pro Studio click the SBX Pro Studio menu option on the left SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SOUND SBX PRO STUDID SPEAKERS HEADPHONES EQUALIZER F MICROPHONE SETTINGS 1 lt lt Voice Focus M SBX Pro Studio Surround 4 n ADVANCED FEATURES 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 if necessary Note You can also toggle SBX Pro Studio ON via the physical touchscreen of the Sound BlasterAxx 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 SBX Surround provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels Stereo content or multichannel content will sound as if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front an
27. red within 1 minute To disconnect and remove all B uetooth pairings press and hold the CONNECT button for 10 seconds Reconnect your Sound BlasterAxx to the PC by setting it as the default audio device For Windows i Goto Control Panel and click Sound ii Click the Playback tab select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 then click the Set Default button iii Click the Recording tab select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 then click the Set Default button For Mac i Goto System Preferences and click Sound ii Click the Output tab then select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 iii Click the Input tab then select Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10 or Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20 General Specifications Capacitive Touchscreen User Interface e Master Volume Slider with LED Backlit e Voice Focus On Off button with LED Backlit e Noise Reduction On Off button with LED Backlit e SBX Pro Studio Master On Off button with LED Backlit e Speaker Mute button with LED Backlit e Mic Mute with button LED Backlit e Call button with LED Backlit e White LED for Power indication Blue LED for B uetooth indication e Bluetooth Connect button Inputs e USB 2 0 Bluetooth Wireless e One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Aux In or Microphone In e Built in Microphone High quality dual microphone array Outputs e Amplified speaker e One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Headphones Playb
28. sceiver for connection to a wide array of devices This section illustrates the connection Note The SBX 10 SBX 20 must either be connected to a computer wall socket using a USB Power Adapter available separately or an external USB battery pack not included for power PC Mac MP3 Players CD Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices Bluetooth Enabled Devices Connecting Sound BlasterAxx for Video Audio Conferencing Karaoke and Recording Video Audio conferencing via the various messaging applications available in the market is made simpler with the SBX 10 SBX 20 s built in stereo microphones Equipped with configurable CrystalVoice technology the Sound BlasterAxx coupled with its microphone delivers crystal clear voice and audio reception during conferencing The Sound BlasterAxx is also equipped with a What You Hear feature allowing you to turn your computer into a Karaoke station Simply speak sing into the Sound BlasterAxx 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 Note This feature is only available in the Windows environment To use this feature simply follow the s
29. sover Frequency Smart Volume Dialog Plus ADVANCED FEATURES Modifying Profile Settings You can also modify the pre configured settings of each profile Select a profile to apply it to your SBX 10 SBX 20 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 Adjusting Speaker Volume Software A master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of the 4 KA interface Drag the slider to adjust the master volume You can also Mamm 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 speakers etc Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders SPEAKER SETTINGS WARM SouNnD Playback Speakers MICROPHONE SETTINGS voice Focus Auxiliary Internal Microphone Array ADVANCED FEATURES Microphone Wave Aux Mic Mix What U Hear Auxiliary rM Internal Microphone Array Micro
30. t 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 authority to operate the device Federal Communication Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 chem
31. teps 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 Note The SBX 20 can be placed behind a 13 inch or a smaller notebook 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 Using the Software A specialized software for the Sound BlasterAxx 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 Sound BlasterAxx we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer Note Some applications are available only for certain operating systems To learn more about each application please consult its respective Online Help
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