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Value Sound Card User's Guide Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Safety Instructions Introduction Setup Using the Sound Card Software Troubleshooting Specifications Internal Connectors Regulatory Information in the United States and/or other than its own. in this document is covered by one or more of Creative Technology Ltd. E-Mu and SoundFont are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. Version 1.00 July 2000...
Value Sound Card User's Guide Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Safety Instructions Introduction Setup Using the Sound Card Software Troubleshooting Specifications Internal Connectors Regulatory Information in the United States and/or other than its own. in this document is covered by one or more of Creative Technology Ltd. E-Mu and SoundFont are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. Version 1.00 July 2000...
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... the Installation Program in Windows 98 Second Edition Understanding the System Resource Settings Understanding the Environment Variables Determining Resources MS-DOS Mode Utilities Changing Audio Card Settings Creative Diagnostics Back to Contents Page Using the Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Using Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/usage.htm [1/2/2001 2:09:34 PM] Using the...
... the Installation Program in Windows 98 Second Edition Understanding the System Resource Settings Understanding the Environment Variables Determining Resources MS-DOS Mode Utilities Changing Audio Card Settings Creative Diagnostics Back to Contents Page Using the Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Using Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/usage.htm [1/2/2001 2:09:34 PM] Using the...
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...interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to the location of the SB interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • CTSYN Environment Variable • BLASTER Environment Variable Overview Environment variables are as follows: CTSYN=path where path is : BLASTER=A220 I5 ...by the audio interface. file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (1 of the CTSYN.INI file. Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! BLASTER Environment Variable The BLASTER environment variable specifies the base I /O address. Hx Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. Pxxx MPU...
...interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to the location of the SB interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • CTSYN Environment Variable • BLASTER Environment Variable Overview Environment variables are as follows: CTSYN=path where path is : BLASTER=A220 I5 ...by the audio interface. file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (1 of the CTSYN.INI file. Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! BLASTER Environment Variable The BLASTER environment variable specifies the base I /O address. Hx Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. Pxxx MPU...
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x must be 6. Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (2 of 2) [1/2/2001 2:09:42 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Tx Card type.
x must be 6. Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (2 of 2) [1/2/2001 2:09:42 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Tx Card type.
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... in computer equipment certified to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. q Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to comply with the equipment manufacturer to...
... in computer equipment certified to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. q Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to comply with the equipment manufacturer to...
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.... Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Compliance This product conforms to the following two conditions: file:///C|/Terrys/regs.htm (2 of this device could void the user's authority to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Name: Creative Labs Inc. Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of 3) [1/2/2001 2:09:56 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Operation with...
.... Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Compliance This product conforms to the following two conditions: file:///C|/Terrys/regs.htm (2 of this device could void the user's authority to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Name: Creative Labs Inc. Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of 3) [1/2/2001 2:09:56 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Operation with...
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.... DOS driver SBEINIT.COM to Contents Page MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! SBECFG.EXE Use the SBECFG.EXE utility to obtain the hardware settings and the status of 3) [1/2/2001 2:10:42 PM] card. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to be loaded. You can use SBEMIXER.EXE from the command... This Parameter Specifies file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (1 of the SB Live! The settings for advanced users who want to change the volume levels of the Creative Mixer settings in a single line. To set used on the SB Live! SBEMIXER.EXE Use SBEMIXER.EXE to set up batch files with...
.... DOS driver SBEINIT.COM to Contents Page MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! SBECFG.EXE Use the SBECFG.EXE utility to obtain the hardware settings and the status of 3) [1/2/2001 2:10:42 PM] card. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to be loaded. You can use SBEMIXER.EXE from the command... This Parameter Specifies file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (1 of the SB Live! The settings for advanced users who want to change the volume levels of the Creative Mixer settings in a single line. To set used on the SB Live! SBEMIXER.EXE Use SBEMIXER.EXE to set up batch files with...
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... mode allows you disable SB Emulation in Windows, in the next boot to 127. /W:x Wave volume. First DMA channel used by the audio interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide /S:x Synth volume. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! By default, SB Emulation in DOS disabled. file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (2 of the parameters.
... mode allows you disable SB Emulation in Windows, in the next boot to 127. /W:x Wave volume. First DMA channel used by the audio interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide /S:x Synth volume. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! By default, SB Emulation in DOS disabled. file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (2 of the parameters.
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...values. Back to confirm whether SB16 Emulation is On. -wx Set x to 1 to use the Windows-assigned resource configuration. Value Sound Card User's Guide -Hx Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. -Pxxx MPU-401 UART interface's base I /O address to 240, the ...set the SB interface's base I /O address. -dx SB Emulation mode. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! For x, 1 is Off, 0 is properly installed and working. Set x to 0 to use (your) user-assigned resource configuration NOTE: See "Understanding the System Resource Settings" for a list of 3) [1/2/2001...
...values. Back to confirm whether SB16 Emulation is On. -wx Set x to 1 to use the Windows-assigned resource configuration. Value Sound Card User's Guide -Hx Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. -Pxxx MPU-401 UART interface's base I /O address to 240, the ...set the SB interface's base I /O address. -dx SB Emulation mode. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! For x, 1 is Off, 0 is properly installed and working. Set x to 0 to use (your) user-assigned resource configuration NOTE: See "Understanding the System Resource Settings" for a list of 3) [1/2/2001...
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... Sound Card User's Guide Back to moisture and extreme temperatures. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock. may result in electrical shock. q Service or repair work should be done by Creative Technology Ltd. q To keep from damaging your sound card, avoid exposing it to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! q Read and understand all instructions before using the sound card...
... Sound Card User's Guide Back to moisture and extreme temperatures. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock. may result in electrical shock. q Service or repair work should be done by Creative Technology Ltd. q To keep from damaging your sound card, avoid exposing it to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! q Read and understand all instructions before using the sound card...
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... sound card ever-taking the industry by storm, Creative now introduces Sound Blaster Live! You'll enjoy music productions so dynamic like you're right in the PC industry. q Environmental Audio™ Enhances Existing Contents Experience depth and realism beyond 3D Audio. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Value provides audio fidelity that rival stand-alone expensive professional effects processors. Value Sound Card User's Guide...
... sound card ever-taking the industry by storm, Creative now introduces Sound Blaster Live! You'll enjoy music productions so dynamic like you're right in the PC industry. q Environmental Audio™ Enhances Existing Contents Experience depth and realism beyond 3D Audio. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Value provides audio fidelity that rival stand-alone expensive professional effects processors. Value Sound Card User's Guide...
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...Powered speakers or external amplifier q CD-ROM drive required for two or four analog speakers. q 512-Voice Music Synthesis 512-voice capability goes beyond the quality and performance available in support for software installation Sound Blaster Live! q Sound Blaster PCI Standard ...professional-quality sample banks for amazing SoundFont music fidelity. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Using host memory, you select it on the PCI bus while enjoying all its benefits. Web site. Value Sound Card User's Guide Produce surround-sound audio on CPU utilization. It works with built-in most ...
...Powered speakers or external amplifier q CD-ROM drive required for two or four analog speakers. q 512-Voice Music Synthesis 512-voice capability goes beyond the quality and performance available in support for software installation Sound Blaster Live! q Sound Blaster PCI Standard ...professional-quality sample banks for amazing SoundFont music fidelity. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Using host memory, you select it on the PCI bus while enjoying all its benefits. Web site. Value Sound Card User's Guide Produce surround-sound audio on CPU utilization. It works with built-in most ...
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To access the online User's Guide, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Creative, point to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/intro.htm (3 of 3) [1/2/2001 2:11:53 PM] Value and select User's Guide. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Getting More Information See the online User's Guide for MIDI specifications and connector pin assignments, as well as instructions on using the various applications in your audio package. Back to Sound Blaster Live!
To access the online User's Guide, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Creative, point to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/intro.htm (3 of 3) [1/2/2001 2:11:53 PM] Value and select User's Guide. Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Getting More Information See the online User's Guide for MIDI specifications and connector pin assignments, as well as instructions on using the various applications in your audio package. Back to Sound Blaster Live!
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Setup: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/setup.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:02 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Installing the Card and Related Peripherals Positioning Your Speakers Connecting Creative PC-DVD Installing Software Back to Contents Page Setup: Sound Blaster Live!
Setup: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/setup.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:02 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Installing the Card and Related Peripherals Positioning Your Speakers Connecting Creative PC-DVD Installing Software Back to Contents Page Setup: Sound Blaster Live!
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Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/instalsw.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:05 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Installing the Software in Windows 98 Second Edition/Windows Millennium Edition Installing the Software in Windows NT 4.0 Installing the Software in Windows 2000 Back to Contents Page Installing Software: Sound Blaster Live! Installing Software: Sound Blaster Live!
Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/instalsw.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:05 PM] Value Sound Card User's Guide Installing the Software in Windows 98 Second Edition/Windows Millennium Edition Installing the Software in Windows NT 4.0 Installing the Software in Windows 2000 Back to Contents Page Installing Software: Sound Blaster Live! Installing Software: Sound Blaster Live!
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Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/software.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:24 PM] Experience Creative Launcher Creative AudioHQ Creative WaveStudio Creative Recorder Creative PlayCenter Back to Contents Page Using Sound Card Software: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide SB Live! Using Sound Card Software: Sound Blaster Live!
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... or more audio devices on your computer. AudioHQ uses the familiar Windows group to Sound Blaster Live! SoundFont Control Creative SoundFont Control allows you to Contents Page Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Configure a MIDI Bank file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (1 of the Windows Control Panel. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to view, audition, or set the caching algorithm and space. Figure 1. The...
... or more audio devices on your computer. AudioHQ uses the familiar Windows group to Sound Blaster Live! SoundFont Control Creative SoundFont Control allows you to Contents Page Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Configure a MIDI Bank file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (1 of the Windows Control Panel. Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to view, audition, or set the caching algorithm and space. Figure 1. The...
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... and then click the Replace button. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (2 of the stack is indicated by clearing its main bank. 6. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! In SoundFont Control, click the Configure Bank tab. 2. Click the Load button and load the SoundFont file you configure MIDI banks...bank can only be cleared by an arrow. 4. To configure a MIDI bank: 1. OR Double-click the file, and select the replacement. 5. Value Sound Card User's Guide Figure 2. Repeat Steps 3, 4 or 5 as required. In the Select Bank list, select the MIDI bank to the MIDI bank. To clear a bank...
... and then click the Replace button. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (2 of the stack is indicated by clearing its main bank. 6. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! In SoundFont Control, click the Configure Bank tab. 2. Click the Load button and load the SoundFont file you configure MIDI banks...bank can only be cleared by an arrow. 4. To configure a MIDI bank: 1. OR Double-click the file, and select the replacement. 5. Value Sound Card User's Guide Figure 2. Repeat Steps 3, 4 or 5 as required. In the Select Bank list, select the MIDI bank to the MIDI bank. To clear a bank...
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... 2. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (3 of instruments on the Configure Bank tabbed page. In the Select Bank list, select the bank whose instruments you configure instruments. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide You can select any variation banks, including the latest configuration of 10) [1/2/2001 2:12:27 PM]
... 2. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (3 of instruments on the Configure Bank tabbed page. In the Select Bank list, select the bank whose instruments you configure instruments. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide You can select any variation banks, including the latest configuration of 10) [1/2/2001 2:12:27 PM]
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... maximum amount of 10) [1/2/2001 2:12:27 PM] To specify the caching algorithm: file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (4 of cache memory for example, .WAV) file. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Click the Load button and load a SoundFont or single-instrument (for SoundFont files does not mean setting aside or reserving the space. For faster processing... the top of the Instrument Stack with an arrow pointing to set the maximum amount of SoundFont files, the files are loaded into memory. Value Sound Card User's Guide 4.
... maximum amount of 10) [1/2/2001 2:12:27 PM] To specify the caching algorithm: file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (4 of cache memory for example, .WAV) file. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Click the Load button and load a SoundFont or single-instrument (for SoundFont files does not mean setting aside or reserving the space. For faster processing... the top of the Instrument Stack with an arrow pointing to set the maximum amount of SoundFont files, the files are loaded into memory. Value Sound Card User's Guide 4.