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... to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. Information in this document is covered by one copy of the software for any other countries. ...Sound Blaster Live! It is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 (CLI) October 1998 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative...
... to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. Information in this document is covered by one copy of the software for any other countries. ...Sound Blaster Live! It is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in any form or by Creative Technology Ltd. Version 1.2 (CLI) October 1998 Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, E-mu Environmental Modeling, Environmental Audio, Creative...
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......9 Windows 95 ...9 Windows 98 ...13 Windows NT...13 Testing the Installation...14 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Contents Introduction xi System Requirements ...xii Before You Begin ...xii Getting More Information...xii Document Conventions...xii 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 SB Live! Tour...15 Creative Launcher...16 Options ...16 Groups ...16 AudioHQ ...17 SoundFonts ...18 Configure a MIDI Bank...18 Configure...
......9 Windows 95 ...9 Windows 98 ...13 Windows NT...13 Testing the Installation...14 2 Using Sound Blaster Live! Contents Introduction xi System Requirements ...xii Before You Begin ...xii Getting More Information...xii Document Conventions...xii 1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 15 SB Live! Tour...15 Creative Launcher...16 Options ...16 Groups ...16 AudioHQ ...17 SoundFonts ...18 Configure a MIDI Bank...18 Configure...
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... be easily downloaded onto host memory as needed. Value to support 4 to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live! When combined with the Environmental Audio effects of delivering intensive...
... be easily downloaded onto host memory as needed. Value to support 4 to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization To support the EMU10K1 audio processor, additional audio technology is EMU10K1™, a new processor from Creative, allows Sound Blaster Live! When combined with the Environmental Audio effects of delivering intensive...
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... speakers) Sound Blaster Live! A word in the text may require a system configuration greater than that is being defined. Some applications may emphasize or identify a word or phrase that are to be considered before you must supply a value for details.... The notepad icon indicates information that listed above. Read the file before continuing. Introduction xii For example: DEVICE=C:\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:xxx,yy In the example, you continue. System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative...
... speakers) Sound Blaster Live! A word in the text may require a system configuration greater than that is being defined. Some applications may emphasize or identify a word or phrase that are to be considered before you must supply a value for details.... The notepad icon indicates information that listed above. Read the file before continuing. Introduction xii For example: DEVICE=C:\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:xxx,yy In the example, you continue. System Requirements Before You Begin Getting More Information Document Conventions For Creative...
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1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Creative Audio Software Phillips Screwdriver (not included) CD Digital Cable CD Audio Cable Audio Card Refer to perform the following illustration shows the basic components necessary for specific information about the audio card. Value 1 Installing your audio card requires you need for installation are included. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value What You Need Most of the...
1 Installing Sound Blaster Live! Creative Audio Software Phillips Screwdriver (not included) CD Digital Cable CD Audio Cable Audio Card Refer to perform the following illustration shows the basic components necessary for specific information about the audio card. Value 1 Installing your audio card requires you need for installation are included. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value What You Need Most of the...
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...-save the screw to the manufacturer's documentation for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Remove the slot cover from your computer, and disconnect the power cable. 2. Turn off your computer. Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to discharge static electricity. Value 2 Refer to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for details...
...-save the screw to the manufacturer's documentation for 4 audio card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Remove the slot cover from your computer, and disconnect the power cable. 2. Turn off your computer. Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to discharge static electricity. Value 2 Refer to secure the audio card. 3 2 1 PCI slot for details...
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... the slot cover to secure the audio card to the audio card's CD SPDIF connector. 5 7 6 CD audio connector 7 SPDIF CD audio connector Audio Card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 3 Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the computer-securing the card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place...
... the slot cover to secure the audio card to the audio card's CD SPDIF connector. 5 7 6 CD audio connector 7 SPDIF CD audio connector Audio Card Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 3 Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the computer-securing the card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place...
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..., or other devices. Use the fourth jack if you must use the third jack. See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 4 Joystick Microphone If you are connecting a single pair of powered speakers (or headphones), you are connecting an additional pair of the audio card. Reconnect the...
..., or other devices. Use the fourth jack if you must use the third jack. See the next section, "Configuring the Speakers," for detailed information. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Value 4 Joystick Microphone If you are connecting a single pair of powered speakers (or headphones), you are connecting an additional pair of the audio card. Reconnect the...
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... SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround The best speaker configuration for more information. PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! Value 5 Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration ...For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to the audio card. Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! See "Speaker" on the type and number of speakers you have connected to Sound Blaster Live! Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live!
... SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround The best speaker configuration for more information. PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! Value 5 Value After installing the Creative Software, open AudioHQ and select the 4 Speakers option in Speaker Configuration ...For the best audio, Creative's Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks FourPointSurround speaker system is an excellent complement to the audio card. Value Installing Sound Blaster Live! See "Speaker" on the type and number of speakers you have connected to Sound Blaster Live! Value depends on page 27 for Sound Blaster Live!
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... (MPC) CD_SPDIF connector (MPC 2-pin) PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! connect Sound Blaster Live! Connect the PC-DVD drive to Sound Blaster Live! Value 6 Creative PC-DVD and FourPointSurround To achieve the best possible sound when playing DVD titles, connect your PC-DVD drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Value with an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. Value through the CD_IN connector using an MPC-to...
... (MPC) CD_SPDIF connector (MPC 2-pin) PCWorks FourPointSurround Sound Blaster Live! connect Sound Blaster Live! Connect the PC-DVD drive to Sound Blaster Live! Value 6 Creative PC-DVD and FourPointSurround To achieve the best possible sound when playing DVD titles, connect your PC-DVD drive to the Sound Blaster Live! Value with an MPC-to -MPC (2-pin) audio cable. Value through the CD_IN connector using an MPC-to...
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Value 7 AUX input icon-click the speaker icon (below) to enable Two Speakers or Headphones If you must enable the AUX input on Sound Blaster Live! Value, you have a two-speaker system or want to use headphones, connect to Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! With the AUDIO_OUT connector on the Encord Dxr2 decoder card connected to the AUX_IN connector on the Mixer as shown below. Value through the Line Out jack-third from the top.
Value 7 AUX input icon-click the speaker icon (below) to enable Two Speakers or Headphones If you must enable the AUX input on Sound Blaster Live! Value, you have a two-speaker system or want to use headphones, connect to Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! With the AUDIO_OUT connector on the Encord Dxr2 decoder card connected to the AUX_IN connector on the Mixer as shown below. Value through the Line Out jack-third from the top.
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Value. Value 8 To add two more speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Sound Blaster Live! Existing Two Speakers PCWorks SoundWorks MicroWorks Creative SBS20, SBS50, or similar powered speakers Additional Speakers Result PCWorks Environmental audio SoundWorks Environmental audio with improved bass MicroWorks Excellent Environmental Audio and bass PCWorks Use the PCWorks speakers in front and move the existing speakers to the Rear Out jack on Sound Blaster Live!
Value. Value 8 To add two more speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Sound Blaster Live! Existing Two Speakers PCWorks SoundWorks MicroWorks Creative SBS20, SBS50, or similar powered speakers Additional Speakers Result PCWorks Environmental audio SoundWorks Environmental audio with improved bass MicroWorks Excellent Environmental Audio and bass PCWorks Use the PCWorks speakers in front and move the existing speakers to the Rear Out jack on Sound Blaster Live!
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... installation disk. The Sound Blaster Live! Select the Driver from disk provided by other software/hardware installed on Exit. The Install From Disk dialog appears. Value 9 To install in an unmodified version of the audio card. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Turn on the ...manufacturer option, and click OK. Installing the Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. The software installation varies according to locate, or type, the following: 2 3 Installing Sound Blaster Live! The installation may vary from what is...
... installation disk. The Sound Blaster Live! Select the Driver from disk provided by other software/hardware installed on Exit. The Install From Disk dialog appears. Value 9 To install in an unmodified version of the audio card. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Turn on the ...manufacturer option, and click OK. Installing the Creative Software Windows 95 This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95: 1. The software installation varies according to locate, or type, the following: 2 3 Installing Sound Blaster Live! The installation may vary from what is...
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... Click OK to install the gameport/joystick drivers. (If you want to 6 install and click on OK. Value is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! NOTE: When your computer attempts to restart Windows 95, it may be any other applications that you want... Value software and any hard disk activity. 6. Value 10 You may take effect. If Autorun is listed on the screen. The software included with your CD-ROM drive). For example, use the audio card effectively. Doubleclick the Install New Hardware icon. Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! ...
... Click OK to install the gameport/joystick drivers. (If you want to 6 install and click on OK. Value is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! NOTE: When your computer attempts to restart Windows 95, it may be any other applications that you want... Value software and any hard disk activity. 6. Value 10 You may take effect. If Autorun is listed on the screen. The software included with your CD-ROM drive). For example, use the audio card effectively. Doubleclick the Install New Hardware icon. Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! ...
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When the directory is correct, click the Next button. 9. 7. Please read the file for any last minute information not included in this manual. When you accept the terms of the agreement. Value 11 Next, the Software License Agreement appears. Next, the Setup Options are asked to accept the default destination directory, or enter a new directory. The README file follows. Click Next when finished. 8. Next, you are displayed. Read the text and click on the Yes button if you select an option, the installation continues. 7 8 9 Installing Sound Blaster Live!
When the directory is correct, click the Next button. 9. 7. Please read the file for any last minute information not included in this manual. When you accept the terms of the agreement. Value 11 Next, the Software License Agreement appears. Next, the Setup Options are asked to accept the default destination directory, or enter a new directory. The README file follows. Click Next when finished. 8. Next, you are displayed. Read the text and click on the Yes button if you select an option, the installation continues. 7 8 9 Installing Sound Blaster Live!
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..., or you to select the folder to which the audio software is to continue. 10. Value 12 Click the Next button when the Program Folder is correct, click the Next button to be changed. Installing Sound Blaster Live! The Installation Information dialog lists the installation selections you are returned to the Installation Information dialog...
..., or you to select the folder to which the audio software is to continue. 10. Value 12 Click the Next button when the Program Folder is correct, click the Next button to be changed. Installing Sound Blaster Live! The Installation Information dialog lists the installation selections you are returned to the Installation Information dialog...
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To install the additional software, insert Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! 12. Value installation screen, similar to that you of the progress of the installation. 13. Value 13 The Creative Sound Blaster Live! You may be prompted to restart your computer-restart your computer for the drivers to install. Value Disk 1 and Disk 2, each time selecting the software that shown to the right, appears to inform you want to take effect. 14.
To install the additional software, insert Sound Blaster Live! Installing Sound Blaster Live! 12. Value installation screen, similar to that you of the progress of the installation. 13. Value 13 The Creative Sound Blaster Live! You may be prompted to restart your computer-restart your computer for the drivers to install. Value Disk 1 and Disk 2, each time selecting the software that shown to the right, appears to inform you want to take effect. 14.
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... attempts to update the system settings. Windows NT The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Value installation in Windows 98. On the Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon. 3. Windows 98 If no sound is complete. 6. The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Value Disk 1 and follow the instructions for the changes to take up to six...
... attempts to update the system settings. Windows NT The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Value installation in Windows 98. On the Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon. 3. Windows 98 If no sound is complete. 6. The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Value Disk 1 and follow the instructions for the changes to take up to six...
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... the menus. Use the Browse dialog to test your Sound Blaster Live! The Creative PlayCenter appears. On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Alternatively, open the PlayCenter by selecting its icon on the Creative Launcher. 1 2. Value installation. Click in the task bar; Value 15 Testing the Installation To test the installation: 1.
... the menus. Use the Browse dialog to test your Sound Blaster Live! The Creative PlayCenter appears. On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Installing Sound Blaster Live! Alternatively, open the PlayCenter by selecting its icon on the Creative Launcher. 1 2. Value installation. Click in the task bar; Value 15 Testing the Installation To test the installation: 1.