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...807; 5,748,747; 5,763,800; 5,790,837. Version 1.00 July 2000 file:///C|/Terrys/index.htm [1/2/2001 1:47:24 PM] Creative Technology Ltd. This product is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. E-Mu and ...change without notice. © 1998-2000 Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. Value Sound Card User's Guide Sound Blaster Live!
...807; 5,748,747; 5,763,800; 5,790,837. Version 1.00 July 2000 file:///C|/Terrys/index.htm [1/2/2001 1:47:24 PM] Creative Technology Ltd. This product is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. E-Mu and ...change without notice. © 1998-2000 Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc. Value Sound Card User's Guide Sound Blaster Live!
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...] Using the Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Using Sound Blaster Live! Value Running MS-DOS games in Microsoft Windows Selecting the Best Audio Options in a Game Understanding 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...
...] Using the Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Using Sound Blaster Live! Value Running MS-DOS games in Microsoft Windows Selecting the Best Audio Options in a Game Understanding 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...
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... are as follows: CTSYN=path where path is : BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6 The parameters in your audio card includes the following: q CTSYN Environment Variable q BLASTER Environment Variable CTSYN Environment Variable The CTSYN environment variable points to Contents Page Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! IRQ line used by the audio interface. Dx...
... are as follows: CTSYN=path where path is : BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6 The parameters in your audio card includes the following: q CTSYN Environment Variable q BLASTER Environment Variable CTSYN Environment Variable The CTSYN environment variable points to Contents Page Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! IRQ line used by the audio interface. Dx...
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Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Tx Card type. x must be 6. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (2 of 2) [1/2/2001 2:09:42 PM]
Understanding the Environment Variables: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Tx Card type. x must be 6. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/env_var.htm (2 of 2) [1/2/2001 2:09:42 PM]
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... circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Consulter le mode d'emploi ou le fabricant de l'appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer si l'utilisateur peut y installer lui-même ... is suitable for a Class B digital device, pursuant to try one or more of the FCC Rules. Value Sound Card User's Guide Safety Information • Notice for the USA • Notice for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Contents Page Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live!
... circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live! Consulter le mode d'emploi ou le fabricant de l'appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer si l'utilisateur peut y installer lui-même ... is suitable for a Class B digital device, pursuant to try one or more of the FCC Rules. Value Sound Card User's Guide Safety Information • Notice for the USA • Notice for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Contents Page Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live!
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Value Sound Card User's Guide Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in the ...Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Creative Labs Model Number: CT4830 has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85 requirement for Class B devices and found compliant with...EMC) Declaration of this device could void the user's authority to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Name: Creative Labs Inc. Operation is subject to radio or television reception. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live!
Value Sound Card User's Guide Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in the ...Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Creative Labs Model Number: CT4830 has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85 requirement for Class B devices and found compliant with...EMC) Declaration of this device could void the user's authority to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Name: Creative Labs Inc. Operation is subject to radio or television reception. Regulatory: Sound Blaster Live!
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.... DOS driver SBEINIT.COM to obtain the hardware settings and the status of the Creative Mixer settings in a single line. SBEMIXER.EXE Use SBEMIXER.EXE to Contents Page MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • SBECFG.EXE • SBEMIXER.EXE • SBESET.EXE • SBEGO...
.... DOS driver SBEINIT.COM to obtain the hardware settings and the status of the Creative Mixer settings in a single line. SBEMIXER.EXE Use SBEMIXER.EXE to Contents Page MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • SBECFG.EXE • SBEMIXER.EXE • SBESET.EXE • SBEGO...
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...volume to change the mixer settings with the mouse, , , , or arrow keys. First DMA channel used by the audio interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide /S:x Synth volume. SBESET.EXE Use SBESET.EXE to save the settings for example, if there is run from the range 0... /W:x Wave volume. By default, SB Emulation in a single line. file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (2 of the parameters. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! An example of an SBEMIXER command is SBEMIXER /S:64 /W:120 /C:50 /M:0 which corresponds to manually reconfigure DOS SB Emulation, for the next session...
...volume to change the mixer settings with the mouse, , , , or arrow keys. First DMA channel used by the audio interface. Value Sound Card User's Guide /S:x Synth volume. SBESET.EXE Use SBESET.EXE to save the settings for example, if there is run from the range 0... /W:x Wave volume. By default, SB Emulation in a single line. file:///C|/Terrys/msdos.htm (2 of the parameters. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! An example of an SBEMIXER command is SBEMIXER /S:64 /W:120 /C:50 /M:0 which corresponds to manually reconfigure DOS SB Emulation, for the next session...
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... values. An example of an SBESET command is properly installed and working. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! Back to use the Windows-assigned resource configuration". Set x to 0 to 3, and 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...
... values. An example of an SBESET command is properly installed and working. MS-DOS Mode Utilities: Sound Blaster Live! Back to use the Windows-assigned resource configuration". Set x to 0 to 3, and 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...
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Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! q To reduce the risk of controls, adjustments, or procedures other liquid. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock. q Read and understand all instructions before using the sound card. q Service or repair work should be done by Creative Technology Ltd. may result in this documentation may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Value Sound Card User...
Safety Instructions: Sound Blaster Live! q To reduce the risk of controls, adjustments, or procedures other liquid. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock. q Read and understand all instructions before using the sound card. q Service or repair work should be done by Creative Technology Ltd. may result in this documentation may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Value Sound Card User...
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... Processing Engine The EMU10K1™ audio processor is the most powerful sound card ever-taking the industry by storm, Creative now introduces Sound Blaster Live! The casual PC entertainment enthusiasts and even the non-gaming music lovers can be Live! The Sound Blaster Live! Features and Benefits The Sound Blaster Live! Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Add the ability to enhance all your existing games and legacy...
... Processing Engine The EMU10K1™ audio processor is the most powerful sound card ever-taking the industry by storm, Creative now introduces Sound Blaster Live! The casual PC entertainment enthusiasts and even the non-gaming music lovers can be Live! The Sound Blaster Live! Features and Benefits The Sound Blaster Live! Introduction: Sound Blaster Live! Add the ability to enhance all your existing games and legacy...
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... MB of free hard disk space q One free PCI bus slot q Powered speakers or external amplifier q CD-ROM drive required for amazing SoundFont music fidelity. All these without sacrificing on the Sound Blaster Live! Web site - System Requirements For Creative software, your card requires at least: q Pentium® class 133 MHz or equivalent processor q Windows 98...
... MB of free hard disk space q One free PCI bus slot q Powered speakers or external amplifier q CD-ROM drive required for amazing SoundFont music fidelity. All these without sacrificing on the Sound Blaster Live! Web site - System Requirements For Creative software, your card requires at least: q Pentium® class 133 MHz or equivalent processor q Windows 98...
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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. Value and select User's Guide. Back to Sound Blaster Live! Introduction: 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 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. Value and select User's Guide. Back to Sound Blaster Live! Introduction: 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]
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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! 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]
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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 SB Live! 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 Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/software.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:24 PM] Using Sound Card Software: Sound Blaster Live!
Value Sound Card User's Guide SB Live! 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 Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Terrys/software.htm [1/2/2001 2:12:24 PM] Using Sound Card Software: Sound Blaster Live!
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... uses the familiar Windows group to Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • SoundFont Control • Creative Keyboard • Creative Mixer • Speaker Control • Environmental Audio Control Overview AudioHQ can be accessed from Creative Launcher or by opening the Programs ... the Start button, point to Programs, point to Creative, point to display the icon for each utility. SoundFont Control Creative SoundFont Control allows you to Contents Page Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to view, audition, or set...
... uses the familiar Windows group to Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Overview • SoundFont Control • Creative Keyboard • Creative Mixer • Speaker Control • Environmental Audio Control Overview AudioHQ can be accessed from Creative Launcher or by opening the Programs ... the Start button, point to Programs, point to Creative, point to display the icon for each utility. SoundFont Control Creative SoundFont Control allows you to Contents Page Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide Back to view, audition, or set...
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... Control, click the Configure Bank tab. 2. The top of replacing one with the other, you may return to configure. 3. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! By stacking a SoundFont file instead of the stack is indicated by clearing its main bank. 6. To configure a MIDI bank:... 1. A variation bank can only be cleared by an arrow. 4. Value Sound Card User's Guide Figure 2. In the Select Bank list, select the MIDI bank to the original sounds...
... Control, click the Configure Bank tab. 2. The top of replacing one with the other, you may return to configure. 3. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! By stacking a SoundFont file instead of the stack is indicated by clearing its main bank. 6. To configure a MIDI bank:... 1. A variation bank can only be cleared by an arrow. 4. Value Sound Card User's Guide Figure 2. In the Select Bank list, select the MIDI bank to the original sounds...
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... an instrument entry although you configure instruments. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (3 of the original. In the SoundFont dialog box, click the Configure Instrument tab 2. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide You can select any variation banks, including the latest configuration of the main bank and any bank. 3. In the Select Instrument list...
... an instrument entry although you configure instruments. file:///C|/Terrys/audiohq.htm (3 of the original. In the SoundFont dialog box, click the Configure Instrument tab 2. Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! Value Sound Card User's Guide You can select any variation banks, including the latest configuration of the main bank and any bank. 3. In the Select Instrument list...
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Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! The last file loaded always appears at the top of the Instrument Stack with an arrow pointing to set the maximum amount of 10) [1/2/2001 2:... single-instrument (for SoundFont files does not mean setting aside or reserving the space. SoundFont Caching Figure 4. To clear an instrument from insufficient memory. Value Sound Card User's Guide 4.
Creative AudioHQ: Sound Blaster Live! The last file loaded always appears at the top of the Instrument Stack with an arrow pointing to set the maximum amount of 10) [1/2/2001 2:... single-instrument (for SoundFont files does not mean setting aside or reserving the space. SoundFont Caching Figure 4. To clear an instrument from insufficient memory. Value Sound Card User's Guide 4.