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... April 1999 Sound Blaster and Blaster are trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc.. in the United States and/or other products are trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. This product is covered by Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered ...to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. SoundWorks is against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. It is a registered trademark, and MicroWorks, PCWorks and FourPointSurround are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live!
... April 1999 Sound Blaster and Blaster are trademarks of E-mu Systems, Inc.. in the United States and/or other products are trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. This product is covered by Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered ...to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. SoundWorks is against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. It is a registered trademark, and MicroWorks, PCWorks and FourPointSurround are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live!
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...the extent necessary to the extent federal law governs copyrights and federally registered trademarks). ADDENDUM TO THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (WINDOWS 95) IMPORTANT: By using the Software outside of the United States, you are provided with restricted rights. Upon installation,... PURPOSE. U.S. DECOMPILATION You agree not for any purpose to achieve your country, U.S. Accordingly nothing in this Agreement, please contact Creative at 252.2277013. This Agreement is prohibited. You assume full responsibility for the supply of the Software to transmit the Software or...
...the extent necessary to the extent federal law governs copyrights and federally registered trademarks). ADDENDUM TO THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (WINDOWS 95) IMPORTANT: By using the Software outside of the United States, you are provided with restricted rights. Upon installation,... PURPOSE. U.S. DECOMPILATION You agree not for any purpose to achieve your country, U.S. Accordingly nothing in this Agreement, please contact Creative at 252.2277013. This Agreement is prohibited. You assume full responsibility for the supply of the Software to transmit the Software or...
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... Software ...3-1 Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 3-1 Using Sound Blaster Live!; Experience 4-2 Creative Launcher ...4-2 Surround Mixer ...4-4 AudioHQ ...4-6 SoundFont Control...4-7 Device Controls...4-10 Creative Keyboard 4-11 Sound Graph ...4-12 Environmental Audio Control 4-13 AutoEA...4-14 Vienna SoundFont Studio 4-15 Wave Studio...4-15 Creative Keytar...4-16 Creative Rhythmania...4-17 Creative PlayCenter...4-18 Creative Recorder...4-19 Creative MiniDisc Center 4-19 vi Configuring Your Speakers...
... Software ...3-1 Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 3-1 Using Sound Blaster Live!; Experience 4-2 Creative Launcher ...4-2 Surround Mixer ...4-4 AudioHQ ...4-6 SoundFont Control...4-7 Device Controls...4-10 Creative Keyboard 4-11 Sound Graph ...4-12 Environmental Audio Control 4-13 AutoEA...4-14 Vienna SoundFont Studio 4-15 Wave Studio...4-15 Creative Keytar...4-16 Creative Rhythmania...4-17 Creative PlayCenter...4-18 Creative Recorder...4-19 Creative MiniDisc Center 4-19 vi Configuring Your Speakers...
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... Predator...5-12 MYTH II: Soulblighter...5-13 7R'R7KLV8VH7KHVH$SSOLFDWLRQV Content Creation ...6-1 Multimedia Playback...6-5 Digital Entertainment...6-6 Gaming Reference ...6-7 $ *HQHUDO6SHFLILFDWLRQV Features...A-1 Connectivity ...A-3 Sound Blaster Live! card A-3 Digital I/O card ...A-3 % 6%(PXODWLRQLQ06'26:LQGRZV Background ...B-1 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 95/98 B-2 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 vii
... Predator...5-12 MYTH II: Soulblighter...5-13 7R'R7KLV8VH7KHVH$SSOLFDWLRQV Content Creation ...6-1 Multimedia Playback...6-5 Digital Entertainment...6-6 Gaming Reference ...6-7 $ *HQHUDO6SHFLILFDWLRQV Features...A-1 Connectivity ...A-3 Sound Blaster Live! card A-3 Digital I/O card ...A-3 % 6%(PXODWLRQLQ06'26:LQGRZV Background ...B-1 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 95/98 B-2 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 vii
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...Interrupt Request (IRQ) Line B-5 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel B-6 Understanding the Environment Variables B-6 CTSYN Environment Variable B-6 BLASTER Environment Variable B-6 Determining Resources...B-7 Selecting the Best Audio Options in a Game B-8 Music Options...B-9 Digital Audio Options B-9 ... C-2 ' 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Problems Installing Software D-1 Problems With Sound ...D-2 Problem with Surround Mixer D-5 Insufficient SoundFont Cache D-5 Problems With Joystick ...D-6 Resolving I/O Conflicts ...D-7 Problems in Windows NT 4.0 D-7 Problems with Encore DVD Player D-8 viii
...Interrupt Request (IRQ) Line B-5 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel B-6 Understanding the Environment Variables B-6 CTSYN Environment Variable B-6 BLASTER Environment Variable B-6 Determining Resources...B-7 Selecting the Best Audio Options in a Game B-8 Music Options...B-9 Digital Audio Options B-9 ... C-2 ' 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Problems Installing Software D-1 Problems With Sound ...D-2 Problem with Surround Mixer D-5 Insufficient SoundFont Cache D-5 Problems With Joystick ...D-6 Resolving I/O Conflicts ...D-7 Problems in Windows NT 4.0 D-7 Problems with Encore DVD Player D-8 viii
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... other music gear. Sound Blaster Live! Whether you to produce and play back professional quality sound in a variety of formats. The superior 3D positional sound and effects rendering that Environmental Audio provides, creates real-life multidimensional sound and multitextured acoustical environments for the most comprehensive music and sound creation product for Windows NT 4.0 u 65 MB of Sound Blaster Live! offers the...
... other music gear. Sound Blaster Live! Whether you to produce and play back professional quality sound in a variety of formats. The superior 3D positional sound and effects rendering that Environmental Audio provides, creates real-life multidimensional sound and multitextured acoustical environments for the most comprehensive music and sound creation product for Windows NT 4.0 u 65 MB of Sound Blaster Live! offers the...
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u The SPDIF In jack on the Digital I /O) connector Sound Blaster Live! u If you are connected. • In addition, if you get any sound. u If you might not get distorted audio, do not connect the CD SPDIF connector to the Digital Audio and Analog Audio connectors of the CDROM ... Desktop Theater Digital Speaker Systems otherwise, you connect to the Digital Audio connector of the same CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, make sure in Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (that is, pure DOS mode), you must: • Make sure the CD In connector and the Analog Audio connector of...
u The SPDIF In jack on the Digital I /O) connector Sound Blaster Live! u If you are connected. • In addition, if you get any sound. u If you might not get distorted audio, do not connect the CD SPDIF connector to the Digital Audio and Analog Audio connectors of the CDROM ... Desktop Theater Digital Speaker Systems otherwise, you connect to the Digital Audio connector of the same CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, make sure in Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (that is, pure DOS mode), you must: • Make sure the CD In connector and the Analog Audio connector of...
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... in Surround Mixer. Connecting Creative PC-DVD When you are playing your DVD movies or games: u If your decoder card is not connected to an external Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, it is recommended that you: 1. Connect the Sound Blaster Live! Select (that is a connection between the Sound Blaster Live! u If you connect to...to the Digital Audio connector of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. • In Windows: In Surround Mixer, unmute the CD Audio device and mute the CD Digital device. • In Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (that in Surround Mixer (for more details, see "Surround Mixer"...
... in Surround Mixer. Connecting Creative PC-DVD When you are playing your DVD movies or games: u If your decoder card is not connected to an external Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, it is recommended that you: 1. Connect the Sound Blaster Live! Select (that is a connection between the Sound Blaster Live! u If you connect to...to the Digital Audio connector of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2. • In Windows: In Surround Mixer, unmute the CD Audio device and mute the CD Digital device. • In Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (that in Surround Mixer (for more details, see "Surround Mixer"...
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u Configuring Your Speakers u Experiencing Sound Blaster Live! After you for the drivers. u Uninstalling the Applications u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in Windows 95/98 after installing your system, Windows 95/98 automatically detects the components, and then either installs the drivers...
u Configuring Your Speakers u Experiencing Sound Blaster Live! After you for the drivers. u Uninstalling the Applications u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Playing Legacy Games You need device drivers to install the audio software in Windows 95/98 after installing your system, Windows 95/98 automatically detects the components, and then either installs the drivers...
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...: 1. AUDIO\Language\WIN95DRV where Language is not available. Figure 2-1: Message box indicating the detection of the software that you want to install. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 u If the Install From Disk dialog box or a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the Driver From Disk Provided By Hardware Manufacturer... option, and then click the OK button. Click the Browse button and select the folder Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box where the Windows default driver option is the language of a device.
...: 1. AUDIO\Language\WIN95DRV where Language is not available. Figure 2-1: Message box indicating the detection of the software that you want to install. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 u If the Install From Disk dialog box or a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the Driver From Disk Provided By Hardware Manufacturer... option, and then click the OK button. Click the Browse button and select the folder Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box where the Windows default driver option is the language of a device.
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... of the software that you want to install. 6. Click the OK button, and then click the Finish button. Click the OK button. 5. Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-3 u If a dialog box similar to your hard disk. Some of the software that a file (2GMGSMT.SF2 or otherwise) cannot be found also ...files are copied to your hard disk. Click the OK button. Click the Other Locations button. 2. The required files are copied to Figure 2-4 appears: Figure 2-3: Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box. 4. Click the Open button, and then click the OK button twice.
... of the software that you want to install. 6. Click the OK button, and then click the Finish button. Click the OK button. 5. Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-3 u If a dialog box similar to your hard disk. Some of the software that a file (2GMGSMT.SF2 or otherwise) cannot be found also ...files are copied to your hard disk. Click the OK button. Click the Other Locations button. 2. The required files are copied to Figure 2-4 appears: Figure 2-3: Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box. 4. Click the Open button, and then click the OK button twice.
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... the installation of installation. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 2-4 Installing Software in your installation disc is already in Windows 95/98 The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If your CD-ROM drive, eject the disc and insert it again. Installing the Applications u If...
... the installation of installation. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 2-4 Installing Software in your installation disc is already in Windows 95/98 The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If your CD-ROM drive, eject the disc and insert it again. Installing the Applications u If...
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..., further information, value-added tips, tricks and plug-ins, check the SB Live! Creative PlayCenter allows you use different players to play most button (the Environmental Audio icon) on Creative Launcher. There is to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-5 owners' website frequently at http://www.sblive.com A fast way...
..., further information, value-added tips, tricks and plug-ins, check the SB Live! Creative PlayCenter allows you use different players to play most button (the Environmental Audio icon) on Creative Launcher. There is to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-5 owners' website frequently at http://www.sblive.com A fast way...
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...play it is highly recommended that the value in Windows 95/98 In the Environment deck of the screen to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! can give you. • To run SB Live! Speaker applet to change to the top of ... you run SB Live! To enhance your pointer to the correct speaker output setting. 1. Experience, bring your experience, it . Using Creative PlayCenter or Windows Media Player, open the Sound Blaster Live! Congratulations! Experiencing Sound Blaster Live! For example, if you do not, see "Problems With Sound" on page D-2....
...play it is highly recommended that the value in Windows 95/98 In the Environment deck of the screen to display Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! can give you. • To run SB Live! Speaker applet to change to the top of ... you run SB Live! To enhance your pointer to the correct speaker output setting. 1. Experience, bring your experience, it . Using Creative PlayCenter or Windows Media Player, open the Sound Blaster Live! Congratulations! Experiencing Sound Blaster Live! For example, if you do not, see "Problems With Sound" on page D-2....
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.../Remove Programs icon. 3. If so, the uninstallation program will not be uninstalled. Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-7 To uninstall the applications: 1. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select the target programs including Sound Blaster Live!, and then click the Add/Remove button. 4. Applications that you to cleanly remove applications and to...
.../Remove Programs icon. 3. If so, the uninstallation program will not be uninstalled. Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-7 To uninstall the applications: 1. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select the target programs including Sound Blaster Live!, and then click the Add/Remove button. 4. Applications that you to cleanly remove applications and to...
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... update is the language of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Playing Legacy Games For more information, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98". 2-8 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 The updating process may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you think they have been corrupted. Insert the installation disc...
... update is the language of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Playing Legacy Games For more information, see Appendix B, "SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98". 2-8 Installing Software in Windows 95/98 The updating process may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you think they have been corrupted. Insert the installation disc...
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... install the audio software in Windows NT 4.0 after installing your computer. Double-click the Multimedia icon, click the Devices tab, and then click the Add button. 4. Configuring Your Speakers u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers Installing the Software The... click Control Panel. 3. It consists of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 u Using Sound Blaster Live!; This chapter shows you how to your CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay screen appears. 2. 3 Installing Software in...
... install the audio software in Windows NT 4.0 after installing your computer. Double-click the Multimedia icon, click the Devices tab, and then click the Add button. 4. Configuring Your Speakers u Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc u Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers Installing the Software The... click Control Panel. 3. It consists of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 u Using Sound Blaster Live!; This chapter shows you how to your CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay screen appears. 2. 3 Installing Software in...
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...8. Restart your computer when prompted. Using Sound Blaster Live!; Insert the installation disc into the CDROM drive. 6. ROM drive, where Language is the CD-ROM drive letter, and then click the OK button. 7. If a Windows NT 4.0 Service Control Manager error message ...and "Configuring Your Speakers" on page D-7. 3-2 Installing Software in Windows NT 4.0. 5. They also apply in Windows NT 4.0 Configuring Your Speakers See "Using Sound Blaster Live!" Restart your computer when prompted. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM which contains the JOYSTICK.SYS file into your...
...8. Restart your computer when prompted. Using Sound Blaster Live!; Insert the installation disc into the CDROM drive. 6. ROM drive, where Language is the CD-ROM drive letter, and then click the OK button. 7. If a Windows NT 4.0 Service Control Manager error message ...and "Configuring Your Speakers" on page D-7. 3-2 Installing Software in Windows NT 4.0. 5. They also apply in Windows NT 4.0 Configuring Your Speakers See "Using Sound Blaster Live!" Restart your computer when prompted. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM which contains the JOYSTICK.SYS file into your...
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To remove the drivers, use the procedure in Windows NT 4.0 3-3 Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers You may want to remove unused Sound Blaster ISA and PCI audio drivers after you have removed the cards from your computer. Installing Software in the previous section, "Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc".
To remove the drivers, use the procedure in Windows NT 4.0 3-3 Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers You may want to remove unused Sound Blaster ISA and PCI audio drivers after you have removed the cards from your computer. Installing Software in the previous section, "Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc".
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..., or set up the audio properties of your computer. 4-6 Using Sound Blaster Live! AudioHQ uses the familiar Windows group to display the icon for each utility: AudioHQ contains several control utilities that allow you to Sound Blaster Live!, and then click AudioHQ. You can be accessed from Creative Launcher or by clicking the AudioHQ icon located at the...
..., or set up the audio properties of your computer. 4-6 Using Sound Blaster Live! AudioHQ uses the familiar Windows group to display the icon for each utility: AudioHQ contains several control utilities that allow you to Sound Blaster Live!, and then click AudioHQ. You can be accessed from Creative Launcher or by clicking the AudioHQ icon located at the...