Creative Blaster Modem User manual

Brand: Creative

Model: Blaster Modem

Category: Supplementary music equipment

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User’s Guide

Sound Blaster

Wireless Transmitter

Congratulations!

Sound Blaster

Wireless Transmitter is capable of streaming high-quality

music wirelessly to Sound Blaster Wireless receivers wherever you are in your

home and controlling them using the software provided. For a list of supported

devices, visit www.soundblaster.com.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

•Microsoft

Windows

7 32bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista

32-bit or 64-bit with

Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP

Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition

(MCE) 2004 or later; Mac OS

X version 10.4.4 or later

• Intel® Pentium

M, Intel CoreTM, AMD TurionTM series or equivalent mobile

processor 1.66 GHz, or faster

•Intel, AMD

or 100% compatible motherboard chipset

• For Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1 GB RAM

For Windows XP: 512 MB RAM

• 600 MB of free hard disk space

•Available USB port

• CD or DVD drive, OR a broadband internet connection (required for software

installation)

NOTE

The terms “audio device” and “transmitter” used throughout this

User’s Guide refer to Sound Blaster Wireless Transmitter.

“Transmitter” is used when the audio device is functioning as a

wireless transmitter.

About Your Audio Device 2

About Your Audio Device

CONNECT

1 USB connector

2Power LED

Lights up blue when connected

to the computer’s USB port and

computer is turned on.

3Link LED

Lights up green when wireless

streaming is enabled and ready.

Flashes green when the

Connect button is pressed to

indicate pairing with a wireless

receiver or other supported

device.

4 Connect button

5 Microphone/Line In jack

6 Headphone/Line Out

jack

7 Adjustable antenna

Setting Up Your Audio Device 3

Setting Up Your Audio Device

Step 1: Connect to your computer’s USB port

NOTE

The USB extension cradle allows you to:

• Connect the audio device to your computer if it is not physically

possible to connect directly to the USB port due to obstruction of

neighboring USB devices.

• Extend or move the audio device away from other wireless devices

to optimize transmission range.

Installing Software 4

Step 2: Installing Software

Your audio device is operational without any software installation. However to

enjoy all the features, install the drivers and applications provided on the

installation CD.

For all supported Windows OS

1 If prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive. Your CD should start

automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:

i. Click Start -> My Computer.

ii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open Autoplay or

Autoplay.

3 If you have downloaded the software, double-click the downloaded .exe file.

4 To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

5 When prompted, restart your computer.

For Mac OS

1 Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive.

2 Double-click the <SB_INSTALL> icon.

3 Double-click the <Install> icon.

4 To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

5 Go to System Preferences, then click the Sound icon. For both the Output and Input

tabs, select SB Wireless.

6 Launch Creative Audio Console from the System Preferences Pane.

NOTE

You can also download the software from www.creative.com/

support. Simply select your audio device from the list of products

shown on the support page.

Connecting Speakers and Headphones 5

Connecting Speakers and Headphones

NOTE

You will be prompted to select the device type when you connect a

device to the input or output jacks. If you have selected the Do not

show this message again check box and subsequently require to

change the input/output device type, launch Sound Blaster Wireless

Control Panel and click the Restore Defaults button.

2 3 4

1 Headset

2 Microphone

3 Headphones

4 Powered stereo or 2.1

speakers

5 Stereo cable

(available separately)

IMPORTANT

Do not listen to audio on your

headphones or headset at high

volumes for prolonged periods

of time as hearing loss might

result.

Using Your Audio Device 6

Using Your Audio Device

Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Use a headphones and microphone combination, or a headset with your audio

device to enjoy outstanding acoustic performance for your VoIP applications

like Skype®, or instant messaging applications like Yahoo!® Messenger. Refer

to the diagram on page 5 for connecting these peripherals.

Streaming Music Wirelessly

Your audio device is capable of streaming music wirelessly to supported

devices. For example, you can pair up one or more Sound Blaster Wireless

Receivers* and control playback using the Broadcast and Zone features in the

Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel to enjoy music throughout your house.

The Broadcast feature enables you to stream music to any number of wireless

receivers and/or supported devices. It can be used without manual pairing.

Using Your Audio Device 7

The Zone feature enables you to stream music to a maximum of four selected

wireless receivers and/or supported devices. It requires manual pairing and

each device is assigned to an available zone. You can also rename the four

zones.

For more information on using the broadcasting and zone control features, see

“Using the Wireless Features” on page 11.

NOTE

* Available separately or may be bundled with your audio device.

Expand your wireless system by adding on other Sound Blaster

Wireless devices. For a list of Sound Blaster Wireless devices that

work with your audio device, visit www.soundblaster.com.

Using Your Audio Device 8

Playing / Recording Music

You can play music from, and/or record music to external devices (for example,

MP3 players, Digital Audio Tape players/recorders and MiniDisc players/

recorders) by connecting them to your audio device.

1 Stereo cable

(available separately)

2MP3 players, MD

players

3 MD recorder

Playing Music from external devices

Recording Music to external devices

Using Your Audio Device 9

Creating Music

Put together your own productions consisting of multiple music tracks from a

MIDI Synthesizer or an electric guitar. Alternatively, connect your electric

guitar using a Pre-amp Box to the Microphone/Line In jack. Use a convertor if

your Pre-amp Box comes with a larger connector.

NOTE

Your audio device only supports dynamic and low-powered electret

microphones.

1 2

1Microphone

2 Electric guitar with

pre-amp

Creative Software 10

Creative Software

The included software is designed for you to access the basic as well as the

advanced features of your audio device.

For PC:

• Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel

For Mac:

• Creative Audio Console (in System Preferences Pane)

NOTE

• The applications included with your audio device may differ from

those listed here. Your audio device may also come with third

party applications.

• Some applications are available for certain operating systems

only.

Using the Wireless Features 11

Using the Wireless Features

Your audio device’s wireless features are enabled by default and the device’s

Link LED should light up green. If not, do the following:

1 Launch Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel (for PC) or Creative Audio Console (for

Mac).

2 Select the Enable Wireless Music Control check box.

Placing Your Receiver

You can auto or manual pair (connect wirelessly) your transmitter and receiver

before positioning your receiver. Once paired, place your receiver up to 30

meters away from your transmitter.

NOTE

Signal quality between the transmitter and receiver may be

affected by any object or structure (for example, multiple walls)

that is between the units. Experiment with different positions if

necessary.

Using the Wireless Features 12

Auto Pairing

Your transmitter and receiver pair automatically when turned on. The Link LED

lights up green when pairing is successful.

Broadcasting

To activate or deactivate all your receivers at the same time, click the

Broadcast icon in the Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel.

NOTE

If your transmitter and receiver do not pair, simply reset them. On

one unit at a time, press and hold the Connect button for five

seconds.

5V DC

LINK /

CONNECT

5V DC

LINK /

CONNECT

R R

Transmitter

Receiver

Press the Connect button on your transmitter 13

Manual Pairing

This section shows you how to pair your transmitter manually with two to four

receivers. If you wish to use Zone control, you must pair your units manually.

Only the first four manually paired receivers will be assigned to a wireless

zone. Each manually paired receiver will be assigned to the next available zone.

Each receiver or zone is controlled by the corresponding Zone control icon in

the Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel.

Step 1: Press the Connect button on your transmitter

Press and release the Connect button on your transmitter. Alternatively, click

the Connect button in the Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel. The

transmitter’s Link LED flashes.

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Press the Connect button on your first receiver 14

Step 2: Press the Connect button on your first receiver

This must be done within three minutes after pressing the Connect button on

the transmitter (Step 1). Once the transmitter and receiver are paired

successfully, the Link LED on both units light up green and remain on. The first

receiver to be paired will be assigned to Zone 1.

Step 3: Press the Connect button on your transmitter again

The transmitter’s Link LED flashes. Refer to the diagram in Step 1.

Step 4: Press the Connect button on your second receiver

Refer to the diagram in Step 2. Once the transmitter and receiver are paired

successfully, the Link LED on both units light up green and remain on. Repeat

the steps to pair your third and fourth receivers (if applicable) manually.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT press the Connect button repeatedly on your transmitter

or receiver before a pairing process is complete or else you may

not be able to perform the correct zone assignment for your

receivers.

5V DC

LINK /

CONNECT

5V DC

LINK /

CONNECT

Press the Connect button on your second receiver 15

Zone Control

To activate selected receivers, click the Zone icon, and then click the Zones

(assigned to the receivers) you want to activate or deactivate.

Resetting your wireless system

In case of configuration issues, you can fully reset your wireless system by

clicking Reset all Zones button in the Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel.

This will “unpair” all paired receivers and clear all user-given receiver/zone

names. You can then manually pair your receivers again.

NOTE

• Clicking the Restore Defaults button in the Sound Blaster

Wireless Control Panel restores the default audio settings, sets

the RF channel to Auto and enables the Wireless Music Control.

• Refer to your receiver’s documentation for additional

information.

Transmitter

Receiver

Troubleshooting 16

Troubleshooting

Problems with Multiple Audio Devices

The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster

Wireless Transmitter.

Disable your notebook's onboard audio chipset. See your notebook's

motherboard documentation for details

Problems with Sound

No sound from the headphones.

Check that the headphones are connected to the Headphone/Line Out jack.

No audio output when playing digital files such as .WAV, MIDI files or

AVI clips.

Check the following:

• The powered speakers or external amplifier are turned on and connected to

the audio device’s Headphone jack.

• The speakers' volume control knob, if any, is set at mid-range.

• There is no hardware conflict between the card and a peripheral device.

Problems with Wireless Features

The wireless connection does not seem to work.

Do the following:

• Check that your transmitter and your paired devices are turned on, and your

transmitter’s wireless features are enabled. If not, see “Using the Wireless

Features” on page 11.

• In case of configuration issues, you can fully reset your wireless system by

clicking the Reset all Zones button in the Sound Blaster Wireless Control

Panel, and then manually pair your receivers again.

Troubleshooting 17

The receivers seem to be picking up extra noise, or there are

intermittent pauses.

The position of your Sound Blaster Wireless devices as well as signals from

other wireless routers or Bluetooth equipment may affect the quality of the

transmissions.

Try the following:

• In the Sound Blaster Wireless Control Panel, change the RF Channel from

Auto to either Ch 1, 2 or 3.

• Place your transmitter and receivers closer to each other. Use the extension

cradle for more flexibility in placing your transmitter.

• Place your transmitter away from other devices that transmit wireless

signals, and away from large metal surfaces.

• Reposition your devices so that there are fewer objects (for example,

multiple walls or large metal structures) between them.

• Set your wireless LAN router's channel to Auto, 1 or 11. To do this, refer to

your router's user documentation.

• Refrain from doing large file transfers via the wireless internet or Bluetooth

connection while you are streaming music. Alternatively, stop streaming

music during intensive file transfers.

NOTE

Refer to your receiver’s documentation for more tips on

troubleshooting wireless features.

General Specifications 18

General Specifications

Connectivity

• One 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo jack for Analog Line In or Microphone In

• One 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo jack for Analog Line Out or Headphone Out

Interfaces

• Sound Blaster Wireless technology transmitter to connect with

supported wireless devices.

Radio Frequency (RF)

• Operating RF range: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz

• Number of RF channels: 3

• RF transmitter power output: 16 dBm (typical)

NOTE

You cannot tune the RF channels.

Safety Information 19

Safety Information

Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of

electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards.

Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read

the warranty available with your product.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the product in accordance with the

instructions.

• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F).

• Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product.

• Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects.

• Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact.

• Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

• Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product.

Refer all servicing to authorized and qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally,or has been dropped.

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