User Manual
Page 1
...instructions on how to make one copy of the software for any purpose without the message appearing again. Note: To access the applications and Help files, you must be used or copied only in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may make use this manual Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Creative Audio Software Information in your computer must first install the manual...any form or by default set to "Fit Width" so that Adobe Acrobat is going to launch the application. How to use of this PDF file effectively by launching applications and help files, as well as ...
...instructions on how to make one copy of the software for any purpose without the message appearing again. Note: To access the applications and Help files, you must be used or copied only in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may make use this manual Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Creative Audio Software Information in your computer must first install the manual...any form or by default set to "Fit Width" so that Adobe Acrobat is going to launch the application. How to use of this PDF file effectively by launching applications and help files, as well as ...
User Manual
Page 2
...xii Technical Support xii Document Conventions xiii 1 Installing Hardware What You Need 1-1 Your Sound Blaster Audigy Card 1-2 Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket 1-3 Installation Steps 1-4 Step 1: Prepare your computer 1-4 Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy card 1-5 Step 3: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional 1-5 Step 4: Connect to power supply 1-6 Connecting Related Peripherals 1-7 Connecting Speaker Systems 1-8 Connecting External Consumer Devices 1-9 Positioning Your Speakers 1-10 2 Installing Software Installing Drivers and Applications 2-1 Installing Ulead VideoStudio...
...xii Technical Support xii Document Conventions xiii 1 Installing Hardware What You Need 1-1 Your Sound Blaster Audigy Card 1-2 Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket 1-3 Installation Steps 1-4 Step 1: Prepare your computer 1-4 Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy card 1-5 Step 3: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional 1-5 Step 4: Connect to power supply 1-6 Connecting Related Peripherals 1-7 Connecting Speaker Systems 1-8 Connecting External Consumer Devices 1-9 Positioning Your Speakers 1-10 2 Installing Software Installing Drivers and Applications 2-1 Installing Ulead VideoStudio...
User Manual
Page 6
Sound Blaster Audigy card A-3 Audio Inputs A-3 Audio Outputs A-3 SB1394 Interfaces A-4 Interfaces A-4 B SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE Background B-1 Installing MS-DOS Drivers B-1 Opening MS-DOS B-1 Understanding the Installation Program B-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 System Resource Settings B-3 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-4 Interrupt Request (IRQ) Line B-4 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel B-5 Environment Variables B-5 CTSYN Environment Variable B-5 BLASTER Environment Variable B-5 Determining Resources B-6 Selecting the Best ...
Sound Blaster Audigy card A-3 Audio Inputs A-3 Audio Outputs A-3 SB1394 Interfaces A-4 Interfaces A-4 B SB Emulation in MS-DOS/Windows 98 SE Background B-1 Installing MS-DOS Drivers B-1 Opening MS-DOS B-1 Understanding the Installation Program B-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-2 CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-3 System Resource Settings B-3 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-4 Interrupt Request (IRQ) Line B-4 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel B-5 Environment Variables B-5 CTSYN Environment Variable B-5 BLASTER Environment Variable B-5 Determining Resources B-6 Selecting the Best ...
User Manual
Page 16
...In Analog mode, Line Out and Rear Out jacks can be used simultaneously for 4.1 channel speaker systems. The Analog/Digital Out jack can be used for the Center and Subwoofer (LFE) channels for 5.1 speaker systems. Your audio card has these jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other similar cards. Also supports Center and Subwoofer analog channels for connection to 5.1 analog speaker systems. Joystick/MIDI connector (Optional) Connects to the Line In jack (LIN_IN) Connects to J5 on the Sound Blaster Audigy card. Internal SB1394 port (Optional) Connects to an external device...
...In Analog mode, Line Out and Rear Out jacks can be used simultaneously for 4.1 channel speaker systems. The Analog/Digital Out jack can be used for the Center and Subwoofer (LFE) channels for 5.1 speaker systems. Your audio card has these jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other similar cards. Also supports Center and Subwoofer analog channels for connection to 5.1 analog speaker systems. Joystick/MIDI connector (Optional) Connects to the Line In jack (LIN_IN) Connects to J5 on the Sound Blaster Audigy card. Internal SB1394 port (Optional) Connects to an external device...
User Manual
Page 20
... analog CD audio output: connect the Analog CD audio cable from the Digital Audio connector on your Sound Blaster Audigy card to the CD_IN connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy card as shown in Surround Mixer. Replace the computer cover. 2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and turn on page 1-7. Installing Hardware 1-6 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive OR Figure 1-5: Connecting the drives. 1. If the Sound Blaster Audigy card is connected to "Installing Drivers and Applications" on page 2-1. To install drivers and software, refer to both the CD SPDIF...
... analog CD audio output: connect the Analog CD audio cable from the Digital Audio connector on your Sound Blaster Audigy card to the CD_IN connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy card as shown in Surround Mixer. Replace the computer cover. 2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and turn on page 1-7. Installing Hardware 1-6 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive OR Figure 1-5: Connecting the drives. 1. If the Sound Blaster Audigy card is connected to "Installing Drivers and Applications" on page 2-1. To install drivers and software, refer to both the CD SPDIF...
User Manual
Page 21
...audio cable MPC-to-MPC (2pin) audio cable Line In Mic In Line Out Rear Out SB1394 port Connects to analog front and rear inputs of the Creative Surround Mixer online Help. Figure 1-6 shows you endless hours of listening pleasure. Digital Mode: Connects to Center and Subwoofer channels. Cassette and CD player, Synthesizer, etc. Analog/Digital Out jack Analog Mode (default): Connects to digital speakers*, MiniDisc or DAT via minijack-toDIN cable. Sound Blaster Audigy card Connects to Audigy Drive (optional). Joystick/MIDI bracket Game pad Figure 1-6: Connecting other devices...
...audio cable MPC-to-MPC (2pin) audio cable Line In Mic In Line Out Rear Out SB1394 port Connects to analog front and rear inputs of the Creative Surround Mixer online Help. Figure 1-6 shows you endless hours of listening pleasure. Digital Mode: Connects to Center and Subwoofer channels. Cassette and CD player, Synthesizer, etc. Analog/Digital Out jack Analog Mode (default): Connects to digital speakers*, MiniDisc or DAT via minijack-toDIN cable. Sound Blaster Audigy card Connects to Audigy Drive (optional). Joystick/MIDI bracket Game pad Figure 1-6: Connecting other devices...
User Manual
Page 22
... you get distorted sound, do not connect the CD SPDIF connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy card to the Digital Audio connector on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Refer to 5.1 channels by using the Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) technology. Playing Games and Music, and Watching Movies with a 4.1 or 5.1 Digital Speaker System of the Creative Surround Mixer online Help. Playing Games and Music, and Watching Movies with an Analog 5.1 channel speaker system* Sound Blaster Audigy card Triple stereo audio cable Analog Front, Rear and Center/ Sub Inputs * For example, Creative Inspire...
... you get distorted sound, do not connect the CD SPDIF connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy card to the Digital Audio connector on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Refer to 5.1 channels by using the Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) technology. Playing Games and Music, and Watching Movies with a 4.1 or 5.1 Digital Speaker System of the Creative Surround Mixer online Help. Playing Games and Music, and Watching Movies with an Analog 5.1 channel speaker system* Sound Blaster Audigy card Triple stereo audio cable Analog Front, Rear and Center/ Sub Inputs * For example, Creative Inspire...
User Manual
Page 23
... Analog Front, Rear and Center/ Sub Inputs Additional information for advanced users: For connection to Center and Subwoofer channels using a 3.5mm (stereo)-to-RCA cable, connect the white RCA jack to the Center input and the red RCA jack to the Sound Blaster Audigy card. Figure 1-8: Connecting external consumer devices to the Subwoofer input of the amplifier. Connecting External Consumer Devices Dolby Digital Decoder/ Amplifier 3.5 mm (mono)to-RCA cable Dolby Digital (AC-3) SPDIF In Analog/Digital Out jack Line Out Rear Out Connects to Audigy Drive (optional). Installing Hardware...
... Analog Front, Rear and Center/ Sub Inputs Additional information for advanced users: For connection to Center and Subwoofer channels using a 3.5mm (stereo)-to-RCA cable, connect the white RCA jack to the Center input and the red RCA jack to the Sound Blaster Audigy card. Figure 1-8: Connecting external consumer devices to the Subwoofer input of the amplifier. Connecting External Consumer Devices Dolby Digital Decoder/ Amplifier 3.5 mm (mono)to-RCA cable Dolby Digital (AC-3) SPDIF In Analog/Digital Out jack Line Out Rear Out Connects to Audigy Drive (optional). Installing Hardware...
User Manual
Page 26
... to all supported Windows operating systems. 1. Installing Software 2-1 Windows automatically detects the audio card and device drivers. 2. When prompted, restart your CD-ROM drive's auto-insert notification feature. To install these drivers and the bundled applications, use Sound Blaster Audigy. For more details, see "Problems Installing Software" on your computer. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button. 3. If not, you have installed the Sound Blaster Audigy card and Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional), turn on page C-1. 4. Installing Ulead...
... to all supported Windows operating systems. 1. Installing Software 2-1 Windows automatically detects the audio card and device drivers. 2. When prompted, restart your CD-ROM drive's auto-insert notification feature. To install these drivers and the bundled applications, use Sound Blaster Audigy. For more details, see "Problems Installing Software" on your computer. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button. 3. If not, you have installed the Sound Blaster Audigy card and Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional), turn on page C-1. 4. Installing Ulead...
User Manual
Page 27
... Qxxxxxx Update, click the Yes button. 8. When prompted, restart your digital video (DV) camcorder to the Sound Blaster Audigy card and turn it on the screen to verify that the driver was installed successfully, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. You should see a list of Creative devices. Connect your system. 1. Windows 98 Second Edition In Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000, to complete the setup. 6. If prompted, insert the Windows...
... Qxxxxxx Update, click the Yes button. 8. When prompted, restart your digital video (DV) camcorder to the Sound Blaster Audigy card and turn it on the screen to verify that the driver was installed successfully, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. You should see a list of Creative devices. Connect your system. 1. Windows 98 Second Edition In Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000, to complete the setup. 6. If prompted, insert the Windows...
User Manual
Page 28
... Programs icon. 4. Reinstalling the Device Drivers You may at times need to uninstall and then reinstall the applications to correct problems, change configurations, or make version upgrades. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running during the uninstallation will be removed. 2. Follow the instructions on page C-1. 2. Click the Install/Uninstall tab and select Sound Blaster Audigy. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 3. When the Creative Uninstaller dialog box appears...
... Programs icon. 4. Reinstalling the Device Drivers You may at times need to uninstall and then reinstall the applications to correct problems, change configurations, or make version upgrades. The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running during the uninstallation will be removed. 2. Follow the instructions on page C-1. 2. Click the Install/Uninstall tab and select Sound Blaster Audigy. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 3. When the Creative Uninstaller dialog box appears...
User Manual
Page 29
.../1394/Default.asp Installing Software 2-4 With these storage device drivers, expect large performance improvements of the device drivers. http://www.microsoft.com/HWDEV/audio/Non-PCM.htm A Safe Removal utility that allows you to safely stop a plug-and-play storage device before disconnecting the device, and to provide an update for software DVD viewing. If you disconnect a 1394 storage device from your investment. 4. Follow the instructions on...
.../1394/Default.asp Installing Software 2-4 With these storage device drivers, expect large performance improvements of the device drivers. http://www.microsoft.com/HWDEV/audio/Non-PCM.htm A Safe Removal utility that allows you to safely stop a plug-and-play storage device before disconnecting the device, and to provide an update for software DVD viewing. If you disconnect a 1394 storage device from your investment. 4. Follow the instructions on...
User Manual
Page 35
...❑ specify the speaker output ❑ perform a speaker test For more audio devices on Creative Surround Mixer, refer to its original settings, click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Audigy -> Creative Restore Defaults. Creative Surround Mixer is the main application to use for the following tasks: ❑ Testing speakers ❑ Applying EAX-enabled audio effects ❑ Mixing sounds from various audio input sources when playing or recording ❑ control volume, bass, treble, balance and fade In advanced mode, the Surround Mixer and Mixer panels are in the...
...❑ specify the speaker output ❑ perform a speaker test For more audio devices on Creative Surround Mixer, refer to its original settings, click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Audigy -> Creative Restore Defaults. Creative Surround Mixer is the main application to use for the following tasks: ❑ Testing speakers ❑ Applying EAX-enabled audio effects ❑ Mixing sounds from various audio input sources when playing or recording ❑ control volume, bass, treble, balance and fade In advanced mode, the Surround Mixer and Mixer panels are in the...
User Manual
Page 52
...to 24-bit resolution at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz Note: SPDIF output not available during playback of protected digital audio contents authored with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology ❑ Selectable 6-channel SPDIF output to external amplifier/digital speaker systems ❑ Software switching of SPDIF Input-to-Output (bypass) to minimize cable connection hassle ❑ Low latency multitrack recording with ASIO support ❑ Software playback control of CD Audio, Line In, Auxiliary, TAD, PC speaker, Microphone In, Wave/DirectSound device, MIDI device and...
...to 24-bit resolution at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz Note: SPDIF output not available during playback of protected digital audio contents authored with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology ❑ Selectable 6-channel SPDIF output to external amplifier/digital speaker systems ❑ Software switching of SPDIF Input-to-Output (bypass) to minimize cable connection hassle ❑ Low latency multitrack recording with ASIO support ❑ Software playback control of CD Audio, Line In, Auxiliary, TAD, PC speaker, Microphone In, Wave/DirectSound device, MIDI device and...
User Manual
Page 53
... Speaker SurroundTM (CMSSTM) SB1394TM Compatibility ❑ Multispeaker technology ❑ Upmixes mono or stereo sources to 5.1 channels ❑ Professional-quality panning and mixing algorithm ❑ Compliant to IEEE 1394a specification ❑ Supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps ❑ Supports up to 63 IEEE 1394 compatible devices in a daisy-chain configuration Connectivity Sound Blaster Audigy card Audio Inputs Audio Outputs ❑ One line-level analog Line input via stereo jack on rear bracket ❑ One mono Microphone analog input via stereo jack on rear...
... Speaker SurroundTM (CMSSTM) SB1394TM Compatibility ❑ Multispeaker technology ❑ Upmixes mono or stereo sources to 5.1 channels ❑ Professional-quality panning and mixing algorithm ❑ Compliant to IEEE 1394a specification ❑ Supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps ❑ Supports up to 63 IEEE 1394 compatible devices in a daisy-chain configuration Connectivity Sound Blaster Audigy card Audio Inputs Audio Outputs ❑ One line-level analog Line input via stereo jack on rear bracket ❑ One mono Microphone analog input via stereo jack on rear...
User Manual
Page 61
... the Sound Blaster Audigy card. They correspond to load if those resources are not detected. Switch to help you have difficulty detecting the Sound Blaster Audigy card at a fixed set of resources and would fail to the sequence of the device is : C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\DOSDRV 2. Typically, these games expect the card to work properly, try changing the Sound Blaster Audigy SB16 Emulation configuration. Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. In the System Properties...
... the Sound Blaster Audigy card. They correspond to load if those resources are not detected. Switch to help you have difficulty detecting the Sound Blaster Audigy card at a fixed set of resources and would fail to the sequence of the device is : C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\DOSDRV 2. Typically, these games expect the card to work properly, try changing the Sound Blaster Audigy SB16 Emulation configuration. Second DMA channel used by the audio interface. In the System Properties...
User Manual
Page 63
Music Options Digital Audio Options MS-DOS Mode Utilities SBECFG.EXE Most MS-DOS games offer a menu choice for sound when they are finished using SBEMIXER. Sound Blaster Audigy supports Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, and Adlib digital audio emulation. Sound Blaster Pro 3. SB Emulation in this order: 1. Sound Blaster 16 2. If you have a choice between General MIDI and MT-32, always choose General MIDI, since it will provide you are enabled. Adlib The Sound Blaster Audigy card includes...
Music Options Digital Audio Options MS-DOS Mode Utilities SBECFG.EXE Most MS-DOS games offer a menu choice for sound when they are finished using SBEMIXER. Sound Blaster Audigy supports Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, and Adlib digital audio emulation. Sound Blaster Pro 3. SB Emulation in this order: 1. Sound Blaster 16 2. If you have a choice between General MIDI and MT-32, always choose General MIDI, since it will provide you are enabled. Adlib The Sound Blaster Audigy card includes...
User Manual
Page 77
In the Windows system tray, right-click the Disc Detector icon, and then click Properties. 2. Browse to work, even though all settings in the software DVD player and in Surround Mixer are removed. The Encore DVD Player is not launched when a DVD disc is... this problem: 1. To solve this problem: Close and restart the software DVD player. Changing audio configuration (for example, switching from 6-channel mode to SPDIF Output mode or vice versa) while watching a DVD movie does not seem to C:\Program Files\Creative\PC- Click the OK button to close the dialog box. The drivers are ...
In the Windows system tray, right-click the Disc Detector icon, and then click Properties. 2. Browse to work, even though all settings in the software DVD player and in Surround Mixer are removed. The Encore DVD Player is not launched when a DVD disc is... this problem: 1. To solve this problem: Close and restart the software DVD player. Changing audio configuration (for example, switching from 6-channel mode to SPDIF Output mode or vice versa) while watching a DVD movie does not seem to C:\Program Files\Creative\PC- Click the OK button to close the dialog box. The drivers are ...
User Manual
Page 78
... the Sound Blaster Audigy Installation CD into your computer. Click the Finish button. 5. Turn off and then turn on the screen to insert the Windows 98 SE CD-ROM first. Visit the Microsoft web site and download the Digital Video update for Windows 98 SE/ 2000/Me The DV camcorder is not working properly. Exit from the welcome screen. 3. The MSDV camcorder driver...
... the Sound Blaster Audigy Installation CD into your computer. Click the Finish button. 5. Turn off and then turn on the screen to insert the Windows 98 SE CD-ROM first. Visit the Microsoft web site and download the Digital Video update for Windows 98 SE/ 2000/Me The DV camcorder is not working properly. Exit from the welcome screen. 3. The MSDV camcorder driver...
User Manual
Page 80
... Creative Keyboard 3-5 EAX control 3-5 MIDI input 3-5 AUX connector 1-2 C CD Audio connector 1-2 CD SPDIF connector 1-2 Connecting high power usage devices A-4 connecting related peripherals 1-7 Creative AudioHQ SoundFont Control 3-5 CreativeWare xi D digital entertainment 4-2 direct memory access B-5 DMA B-5 Dos Driver B-1 E EAX ADVANCED HD x EAX Control 3-5 environment variable B-5 BLASTER B-5 CTSYN B-5 F features A-1 1394a Compliant Physical Layer Controller A-3 Audigy Processor A-1 Dolby digital (AC-3) decoding A-2 high quality audio delivery process A-1 multi speaker surround A-3 PCI...
... Creative Keyboard 3-5 EAX control 3-5 MIDI input 3-5 AUX connector 1-2 C CD Audio connector 1-2 CD SPDIF connector 1-2 Connecting high power usage devices A-4 connecting related peripherals 1-7 Creative AudioHQ SoundFont Control 3-5 CreativeWare xi D digital entertainment 4-2 direct memory access B-5 DMA B-5 Dos Driver B-1 E EAX ADVANCED HD x EAX Control 3-5 environment variable B-5 BLASTER B-5 CTSYN B-5 F features A-1 1394a Compliant Physical Layer Controller A-3 Audigy Processor A-1 Dolby digital (AC-3) decoding A-2 high quality audio delivery process A-1 multi speaker surround A-3 PCI...