Creative Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 Manuale utente

User’s Guide

Model No.: SB1380

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing Creative Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8, the next generation Sound Blaster® that

incorporates the powerful SB-Axx1 sound and voice processor. It is equipped with speaker and

microphone functions for both listening and conferencing capabilities. The SBX 8 (SB1380) model design

provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your audio pleasure.

The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 comprises both right and left drivers within a single tower structure. This

system is equipped with the following features:

lSmall and highly portable form makes it ideal for laptop usage

lHigh quality audio

lSeamless support for various operating systems including Windows®8, Windows 7, Windows

Vista®and Mac®OS.

lPower efficient and environmentally friendly with its low power amplifier technology

lSpecialized software for different speaker enhancements and configurations

lSound BlasterAxx Pro Studio (SBX Pro Studio™)audio enhancements

lHigh quality built-in microphone with CrystalVoice™ technology

Package Checklist

Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 package comes with the following components

lThe Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 tower

lMicroUSB cable

System Requirements

lIntel® Core™2 Duo processor 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon™ 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent processor

lAny of the following operating systems: Microsoft® Windows 8 64-bit or 32-bit; Windows 7 64-bit or

32-bit; Windows Vista 64-bit or 32-bit; Macintosh OS 10.5 or above

lPowered USB2.0 port

Registering Your Product

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support

available. You can register your product during installation or at www.creative.com/register. Please

note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

Getting Started -1-

More Help

For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.com. The site

also includes information on making purchases, technical help and the latest software updates.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with

the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.

When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your

computer system to determine your operating system, language and which Creative products are

connected to your system.

When this analysis is completed, you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates

for your connected products. The files can then be retrieved and installed.

To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate, please visit www.soundblaster.com/support.

Notes:

First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a

browser component required for system analysis. Check to ensure that this content is signed by

Creative Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.

Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer

running Creative Software AutoUpdate.

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Understanding the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8

The SBX 8 is equipped with a variety of input and output jacks to enable connection to various devices. A

touchscreen interface located at the top of the product gives you basic control over the various

functions. This chapter looks at these features in detail.

Connectivity - Input/Output Jacks

Jack Description

1 Headphone Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.50mm

(1/8-inch) plug.

2 AUX/ MICIN Connects to line-level sources (such as MP3

players) or microphones with a 3.50mm (1/8-inch)

plug.

Note: You can manually switch between AUX and

MIC inputs via the "Control Panel >Sound"

interface.

3 MicroUSB Connects to USB ports of PC/Mac for audio output.

Note: SBX 8 must be connected to either one of

the following via USB for power:

la computer

lan external USB battery pack (available

separately)

la USB power adapter* (available separately)

*USB power adapter available separately: DC 5V, 1A

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TouchScreenControls

Toggle/Slider Description

1 Master Volume 7 segment slider indicates the speaker volume.

Slide upwards to increase the volume or slide

downwards to decrease the volume.

The master volume slider also acts as an

indication of power. SBX 8 is on if the master

volume slider is lighted and off otherwise. The

product is automatically powered on when

connected to the computervia USB.

2 SBX Toggles Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio audio

enhancements ON/OFF. SBX Pro Studio is ON

when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise.

Note: Toggling SBX Pro Studio OFF will not

affect the status of Noise Reduction. Toggling

SBX Pro Studio ON will turn on Noise Reduction

only if it is selected in the SBX Pro Studio

settings exported to your device (via software).

3 Speaker Mute Indicates whether the speaker is muted.

4 Microphone Mute Indicates whether the inbuilt microphone is

muted.

5 Noise Reduction Toggles the NoiseReduction function ON/OFF.

Noise Reduction is ON when the LED is lighted

and dimmed otherwise.

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Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8

Whether you wish to listen to your favorite tracks from MP3 players, experience realistic audio while

playing games on your PC and game consoles or receive clear voice and audio outputs during

video/audio conferencing without the hassle of an additional microphone or headset, your SBX 8 is the

ideal solution.

Various scenarios where the SBX 8 can be used include:

lConnecting the SBX 8 for Audio & Gaming Entertainment

Connect your product to your computer via USB or to other portable entertainment devices including

MP3 players, mobile phones etc. via the AUXIN jack and enjoy clear audio quality.

lConnecting the SBX 8 for Video/Audio Conferencing or Karaoke

The built-in microphone along with CrystalVoice technology provides a truly hands-free solution to

video/audio conferencing via the web. The "What You Hear" application further allows you to mix

the microphone input and the currently playing track or video with instant playback, creating a

Karaoke-type system on your computer.

lConnecting Headphones / Headsets

If required, headphones and headsets can be connected to the product's headphone jack.

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Connecting the SBX 8 for Audio & Gaming Entertainment

The SBX 8 is equipped with a MicroUSB jack and a AUX IN jack for connection to a wide array of

devices. This section illustrates the various connections.

PC / Mac

USB

MP3 Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices

You can connect your SBX 8 to portable entertainment devices such as MP3 players via the Aux / Mic In

jack. Please note that the SBX 8 must either be connected to a computer, a wall socket using a USB

power adapter* (not included) or an external USB battery pack (not included) for power.

*USB power adapter available separately: DC 5V, 1A

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Connecting the SBX 8 for Video/Audio Conferencing or Karaoke

Video / Audio conferencing via the various messaging applications available in the market is made

simpler with the SBX 8's built-in high quality microphone. Equipped with configurable CrystalVoice

technology, the SBX 8, coupled with its microphone, delivers crystal clear voice and audio reception

during conferencing.

The product is also equipped with a "What You Hear" feature, allowing you to turn your computer into a

Karaoke station. Simply speak/sing into the product to mix your voice input with music tracks, hearing

the playback while recording.

You can also record voice conversations held over instant messaging tools such as Google Talk, Skype

etc. using the "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" feature installed via the Creative driver.

Notes:

This feature is only available in the Windows environment.

To use this feature, simply follow the steps below:

1. Install the Creative Driver included in the software bundle for your product. Please refer to Using

the Software for installation instructions.

2. From the "Start" menu, navigate to the Windows "Control Panel" and view "Sound" settings.

3. In the "Sound" dialog window, select the "Recording " tab. From the list of devices connected to

your PC, right-click the "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" device and select "Set as default device".

4. Activate your IM voice conversation.

5. Launch a third-party sound recording tool of your choice and start recording the conversation.

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Connecting Headphones / Headsets

Headphones and headsets can be connected to the product via the Headphone and MIC IN jack. Please

note that the speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone / headset is connected.

AUX/MIC IN

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Using the Software

A specialized software for the SBX 8 is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio and

voice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supports a range of operating systems

including:

lWindows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista

lMac

To take full advantage of your SBX 8, we recommend downloading and installing this software into your

computer.

Notes:

Some applications are available only for certain operating systems. To learn more about each

application, please consult its respective Online Help.

Depending on your model and software version, the color theme of the user interface may differ.

Installation and Uninstallation - Windows

For Windows OS, the following applications are included in the software bundle:

lSound BlasterAxx Control Panel

lCreative SoftwareAutoUpdate

lCreative System Information

lProduct Registration

lCreative ALchemy

lHost OpenAL

lCreative Driver

You can also download the following bonus applications from www.creative.com/support.

lWavestudio

lMedia Toolbox (trial version)

Installing

Notes:

Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation.

1. Using a standard web browser, visit www.creative.com/support and locate the software package for

the Windows operating system.

2. Download this package into your local hard disk.

3. Locate and launch the software package.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. When prompted, restart your computer.

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