Creative SB1380 - Manual

TouchScreen Controls 1 2 3 5 4 Toggle/Slider Description 1 Master Volume 7 segment slider indicates the speaker volume.Slide upwards to increase the volume or slidedownwards to decrease the volume.The master volume slider also acts as anindication of power. SBX 8 is on if the mastervolume slider is ...

Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 Whether you wish to listen to your favorite tracks from MP3 players, experience realistic audio whileplaying games on your PC and game consoles or receive clear voice and audio outputs duringvideo/audio conferencing without the hassle of an additional microphone or ...

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 ofdevices. This section illustrates the various connections. PC / Mac USB MP3 Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices You can connect your SB...

Connecting the SBX 8 for Video/Audio Conferencing or Karaoke Video / Audio conferencing via the various messaging applications available in the market is madesimpler with the SBX 8's built-in high quality microphone. Equipped with configurable CrystalVoicetechnology, the SBX 8, coupled with its micr...

Connecting Headphones / Headsets Headphones and headsets can be connected to the product via the Headphone and MIC IN jack. Pleasenote that the speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone / headset is connected. AUX/MIC IN Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 - 8 -

Using the Software A specialized software for the SBX 8 is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio andvoice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supports a range of operating systemsincluding: l Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista l Mac To take full advantage of y...

6. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Sound BlasterAxx > Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel . This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of yourproduct plus several software enhancement configurations that can b...

Installation and Uninstallation - Mac For Mac OS , the following applications are included in the software bundle: l Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel l Product Registration l Creative Uninstaller Installing Notes: Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation. 1...

Using the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel The rest of this chapter explains how to use the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel to view and adjust thevarious features of your SBX 8 product. The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as anexample. The UI for other operating systems may differ slightly....

Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software A master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of theinterface. Drag the slider to adjust the master volume. You can alsomute/unmute the speaker by clicking the speaker icon to the left of the slider. Mixer Settings A mixer is also available via t...

Enhancing the Audio - SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your product using software optimizations. To configureSBX Pro Studio, click the " Speaker Settings > SBX Pro Studio " menu option on the left. Follow the steps below to toggle on SBX Pro Studio and adjust th...

Enhancing the Microphone - CrystalVoice The SBX 8 is equipped with a built-in high quality microphone, allowing you to easily carry outvideo/audio conferencing using popular VoIP applications such as Ventrilo® etc. CrystalVoiceenhancements help to further this experience by enhancing the clarity of ...

Viewing Speakers/Headphones Settings Each SBX 8 is equipped with a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your favorite headphones to theproduct for audio output. Connecting a headphone to the product automatically mutes the speaker. Fromthe software, you can check whether audio is played via speak...

Understanding Other Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including: l Equalizer Settings l Importing / Exporting Device Settings Equalizer Settings Equalizers allows you to filter various audio frequency, thus controlling the tone of your audio output.The Sound Blaste...

Importing / Exporting Device Settings Select " Advanced Features " from the menu. Here you can save your current SBX Pro Studio settings to the SBX 8 or import a set of settings previously saved. Using this feature, you can easily set up anduse the same SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements on a...

General Specifications Capacitive Touchscreen User Interface l Master Volume: 7 segment slider with LED dimmer l Speaker Mute: Touch button with LED dimmer l Mic Mute: Touch button with LED dimmer l SBX Master On/Off: Touch button with LED dimmer l Noise Reduction: Touch button with LED dimmer Input...

Troubleshooting and Support This chapter provides solutions to issues that may be encountered during the installation or usage ofyour product. 1. The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 does not power on The product is designed to be powered on by connecting to a PC/laptop via USB or through a physicalpower sock...

5. Unable to hear instant playback from microphone input The SBX 8 is equipped with "What Your Hear" and "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" features that allows you torecord whatever you say into your microphone and hear it played back instantly. To ensure that the thisfeature works however, first e...

Regulatory Information The following sections contains notices for various countries. Caution: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check theequipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm ifyour equipment ...

California Proposition 65 Statement Warning: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. EXPLANATORY NOTE: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (...

Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT: This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as se...

European Compliance This product conforms to the following: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC andCommission Regulation(s) Implementing Directive 2009/125/EC. Communication / RF wireless p...

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 thewarranty for your product. For more informaiton, read the warranty available...