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Value Creative CD-ROM Drive Creative Audio Software 1 Getting Started Creative® Sound Blaster® Live!
Value Creative CD-ROM Drive Creative Audio Software 1 Getting Started Creative® Sound Blaster® Live!
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No part of this manual may be used or copied only in the United States and/ or other medium except as specifically allowed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for backup purposes. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 (CLI) February 1999 Creative, Sound Blaster and Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All...
No part of this manual may be used or copied only in the United States and/ or other medium except as specifically allowed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for backup purposes. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 (CLI) February 1999 Creative, Sound Blaster and Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All...
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... proprietary rights notices included on the originals of the Software from one computer to another program, if any time. Creative End-User Software License Agreement Version 2.0, June 1998 PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, DO NOT OPEN THE SEALED DISK PACKAGE, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. You...
... proprietary rights notices included on the originals of the Software from one computer to another program, if any time. Creative End-User Software License Agreement Version 2.0, June 1998 PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, DO NOT OPEN THE SEALED DISK PACKAGE, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. You...
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... UPDATES, UPGRADES OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SOFTWARE. Upon receiving such a request, Creative shall determine whether you require such information for that is effective until terminated. It may not use of the Software's object code. TERMINATION The license granted to contaminate other computer programs or computer data, consume computer resources, modify, destroy, record, or transmit data, or in the Warranty Card or printed manual...
... UPDATES, UPGRADES OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SOFTWARE. Upon receiving such a request, Creative shall determine whether you require such information for that is effective until terminated. It may not use of the Software's object code. TERMINATION The license granted to contaminate other computer programs or computer data, consume computer resources, modify, destroy, record, or transmit data, or in the Warranty Card or printed manual...
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... other powerful features: ❐ Advanced hardware-accelerated digital effects processing ❐ 32-bit digital processing while maintaining a 192 dB dynamic range ❐ Patented 8-point interpolation that reduces noise/distortion to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization The Creative CD-ROM drive delivers high-speed capabilities to the world of Sound Blaster® Live! Introduction System Requirements Welcome to your cards require at least...
... other powerful features: ❐ Advanced hardware-accelerated digital effects processing ❐ 32-bit digital processing while maintaining a 192 dB dynamic range ❐ Patented 8-point interpolation that reduces noise/distortion to inaudible levels ❐ 64-voice hardware wavetable synthesizer ❐ Professional-quality digital mixing and equalization The Creative CD-ROM drive delivers high-speed capabilities to the world of Sound Blaster® Live! Introduction System Requirements Welcome to your cards require at least...
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... to press. The README file on the installation screen. For example: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV Italic type identifies word and phrases that can help you must supply a value for details. See the online User's Guide for MIDI specifications and connector pin assignments, as well as shown. A word in the text may require a system configuration greater than that are used throughout this document: bold italic ALL CAPS...
... to press. The README file on the installation screen. For example: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV Italic type identifies word and phrases that can help you must supply a value for details. See the online User's Guide for MIDI specifications and connector pin assignments, as well as shown. A word in the text may require a system configuration greater than that are used throughout this document: bold italic ALL CAPS...
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... speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Your Multimedia Kit 7 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 through the Line Out jack-third from the top. Configuring the Speakers Two Speakers...
... speakers, connect the additional speakers to the rear Installing Your Multimedia Kit 7 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 through the Line Out jack-third from the top. Configuring the Speakers Two Speakers...
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... disk drive. 5. Installing the CD-ROM Software This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95/98 once it is provided: ❒ Windows 95/98 (page 8) ❒ Windows NT (page 11) Please refer to the section regarding your computer. 2. Choose Run... The Creative CD-ROM Installation Disk contains drivers necessary to your specific operating system for complete installation instructions. In Windows 95, use the drive in MS-DOS mode. on...
... disk drive. 5. Installing the CD-ROM Software This manual reflects a software installation in Windows 95/98 once it is provided: ❒ Windows 95/98 (page 8) ❒ Windows NT (page 11) Please refer to the section regarding your computer. 2. Choose Run... The Creative CD-ROM Installation Disk contains drivers necessary to your specific operating system for complete installation instructions. In Windows 95, use the drive in MS-DOS mode. on...
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... installation program copies the files to a non-Plug and Play interface card. 10. The Setup Complete dialog appears. 11. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 10 Select the device that you have connected to the CD-ROM drive. ❒ Choose "IDE Hard Disk Controller Card" if you have daisy-chained the CD-ROM drive to the primary port on your motherboard. ❒ Choose "Onboard IDE Secondary Port...
... installation program copies the files to a non-Plug and Play interface card. 10. The Setup Complete dialog appears. 11. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 10 Select the device that you have connected to the CD-ROM drive. ❒ Choose "IDE Hard Disk Controller Card" if you have daisy-chained the CD-ROM drive to the primary port on your motherboard. ❒ Choose "Onboard IDE Secondary Port...
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... option, and choose the Unlisted or Updated Driver option. Click the OK button. 4. Installing the Creative Software You must install the Creative Sound Blaster Live! To install in order to make the most of the audio card. Turn on your computer for operation and utilities to use the audio card effectively. Value software contains drivers necessary for Windows 95 to automatically detect your computer, Windows 95 automatically detects the new hardware, and prompts you for each...
... option, and choose the Unlisted or Updated Driver option. Click the OK button. 4. Installing the Creative Software You must install the Creative Sound Blaster Live! To install in order to make the most of the audio card. Turn on your computer for operation and utilities to use the audio card effectively. Value software contains drivers necessary for Windows 95 to automatically detect your computer, Windows 95 automatically detects the new hardware, and prompts you for each...
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If the Sound Blaster software installation screen appears, click on the disk. Doubleclick the Install New Hardware icon. You may take effect. You must install the audio card drivers before insalling the applications. 2 3. Insert Sound Blaster Live! For example, use the Browse button to update the system settings. For example, use the Browse button to locate, or type, the following : D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D:\ represents your computer for the drivers to take...
If the Sound Blaster software installation screen appears, click on the disk. Doubleclick the Install New Hardware icon. You may take effect. You must install the audio card drivers before insalling the applications. 2 3. Insert Sound Blaster Live! For example, use the Browse button to update the system settings. For example, use the Browse button to locate, or type, the following : D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D:\ represents your computer for the drivers to take...
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... 13 Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! Read the text and click on the screen. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, right-click your Sound Blaster Live! Value CD is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! The README file follows. When the directory is listed on the Yes button if you are asked to start the Creative audio software install if the CD is in this manual.
... 13 Select Creative Sound Blaster Live! Read the text and click on the screen. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, right-click your Sound Blaster Live! Value CD is enabled and the Sound Blaster Live! The README file follows. When the directory is listed on the Yes button if you are asked to start the Creative audio software install if the CD is in this manual.
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... shown to the right, appears to inform you want to install. To install in Windows 98. The Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the Sound Blaster Live! Type or click the Browse button and point to update the system settings. Windows 98 12. You may take up to six minutes to the driver path: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D: represents your CD-ROM drive and click...
... shown to the right, appears to inform you want to install. To install in Windows 98. The Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the Sound Blaster Live! Type or click the Browse button and point to update the system settings. Windows 98 12. You may take up to six minutes to the driver path: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D: represents your CD-ROM drive and click...
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The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Click the Start button on the Taskbar, select Settings, and click on Control Panel. 2. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Follow the software installation instructions for each screen to complete the installation. Value installation in Windows NT 4.0 1. On the Audio Devices tab page, click the Add option, and choose the Unlisted or Updated Driver option. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 16 Windows NT 7. To install in Windows NT 4.0. On the Control Panel, double...
The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster Live! Click the Start button on the Taskbar, select Settings, and click on Control Panel. 2. Insert Sound Blaster Live! Follow the software installation instructions for each screen to complete the installation. Value installation in Windows NT 4.0 1. On the Audio Devices tab page, click the Add option, and choose the Unlisted or Updated Driver option. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 16 Windows NT 7. To install in Windows NT 4.0. On the Control Panel, double...
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... Installation To test the installation: 1. select Programs, Creative, and PlayCenter from which you may select to test your Sound Blaster Live! Value installation. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 17 The Creative PlayCenter appears. Click in Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting" for tips. 2. On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Use the Browse dialog to find Creative, SBLive, and Media. 2 The Media directory should contain a number of audio files...
... Installation To test the installation: 1. select Programs, Creative, and PlayCenter from which you may select to test your Sound Blaster Live! Value installation. Installing Your Multimedia Kit 17 The Creative PlayCenter appears. Click in Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting" for tips. 2. On the PlayCenter, click the Media icon and select Open Media File. 3. Use the Browse dialog to find Creative, SBLive, and Media. 2 The Media directory should contain a number of audio files...
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... Line Out (front) jack. No audio output when playing digital files such as .WAV, MIDI files, or AVI clips. Possible causes: ❑ Speaker volume is set at mid-range. No sound from the rear speakers. Check the following : ❑ The speakers' volume control is not set properly. ❑ External amplifier or speakers are connected to the wrong jack. ❑ Hardware conflict. ❑ Output selection in the Configuration tab page on the Speaker dialog corresponds to your speaker or headphone configuration...
... Line Out (front) jack. No audio output when playing digital files such as .WAV, MIDI files, or AVI clips. Possible causes: ❑ Speaker volume is set at mid-range. No sound from the rear speakers. Check the following : ❑ The speakers' volume control is not set properly. ❑ External amplifier or speakers are connected to the wrong jack. ❑ Hardware conflict. ❑ Output selection in the Configuration tab page on the Speaker dialog corresponds to your speaker or headphone configuration...
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...-compatible MIDI file is loaded or played and insufficient memory is not working . The amount of the BIOS setting, usually under the Chipset Feature Settings section. To solve this problem: • Disable the audio card's joystick port and use the system processor timing to a slower clock. OR No audio output when playing DOS games that the position is 2 MB (2GMGSMT.SF2). The audio card's joystick port conflicts with system software...
...-compatible MIDI file is loaded or played and insufficient memory is not working . The amount of the BIOS setting, usually under the Chipset Feature Settings section. To solve this problem: • Disable the audio card's joystick port and use the system processor timing to a slower clock. OR No audio output when playing DOS games that the position is 2 MB (2GMGSMT.SF2). The audio card's joystick port conflicts with system software...
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... your computer after successfully installing Sound Blaster Live! To resolve hardware conflicts in the Help file of your computer to allow Windows 95/98 to reassign resources to the Troubleshooting section in Windows 95/98: 1. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. Select Use Automatic Settings and click the OK button. 7. Restart your audio card or the conflicting device using Device Manager in Windows 95/98. Click...
... your computer after successfully installing Sound Blaster Live! To resolve hardware conflicts in the Help file of your computer to allow Windows 95/98 to reassign resources to the Troubleshooting section in Windows 95/98: 1. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. Select Use Automatic Settings and click the OK button. 7. Restart your audio card or the conflicting device using Device Manager in Windows 95/98. Click...
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... the Creative Disc Detector dialog, select Enable Disc Detector. 3. The problem may be caused by: • Power or data cable is not properly connected • I/O setting in CONFIG.SYS file is not correct • The Secondary IDE port may not be disabled in your headphones or speakers are connected to an audio card, adjust the through the audio card mixer or volume control. • Connect headphones to the stereo phone jack on the drive. •...
... the Creative Disc Detector dialog, select Enable Disc Detector. 3. The problem may be caused by: • Power or data cable is not properly connected • I/O setting in CONFIG.SYS file is not correct • The Secondary IDE port may not be disabled in your headphones or speakers are connected to an audio card, adjust the through the audio card mixer or volume control. • Connect headphones to the stereo phone jack on the drive. •...