Optional ConnectionsOptional Connections
X-Fi audio card
OR
AD_LINK
Portable
cassette player
Analog audio recording
Microphone
Recording voice
and acoustic
instruments
Electric Guitar
Line level electric
guitar output
Line Out 1
AV Amplifier
Listening to digital music
Line In
Mic In
Digital I/O
Line Out 1
Line Out 2
Line Out 3
Creative Inspire 7.1
Analog Speakers
Headphones
Personal audio
X-Fi I/O Drive
VCD player
Listening to stereo sound
DVD player
Watching DVD movies
and concerts
MiniDisc/DAT
Recording digital audio
Coaxial SPDIF In
Optical (SPDIF) In/Out
RCA Auxiliary In
MIDI devices
Creating and recording
MIDI music
Microphone
Recording voice
and acoustic
instruments
Headphones
Personal audio
AV Amplifier
Listening to digital music
MIDI In/Out
Line In/Mic In
Headphones
Coaxial SPDIF Out
Electric Guitar
Line level electric
guitar output
/MIC IN 2
LINE IN 2
L - AUX IN 2 - R
CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS
2.1 digital
speakers
As with dedicated DVD-Audio player devices,
output from DVD-Audio playback is limited
to analog output. The digital output is
disabled and cannot be used during
DVD-Audio playback.
For Digital speakers
The connectors and associated
components shown here may be different
from that of your speakers. Consult your
speakers' User's Guide to identify similar
input connectors. Or visit the Support
section's Knowledge Base at
www.creative.com for interactive help on
speaker connectivity.
(a) Miniplug-to-female
RCA cable
(b) RCA-to-RCA cable
SELECTING A MODE
Remote Control*
Sound Blaster X-Fi Modes
Sound Blaster X-Fi is built around the most powerful audio
processor in the world! To ensure that different types of user
have access to the full power of the audio processor,
Sound Blaster X-Fi provides 3 different modes of operation:
Entertainment, Audio Creation and Gaming. Each mode
focuses the power of the audio processor for that operation
and optimizes the audio processor's features for the best
possible experience.
. Select Game Mode when you require the full power of the
audio processor for the best gaming experience.
. Select Audio Creation Mode when you want to record
audio with full fidelity ASIO support.
. Select Entertainment Mode for optimized movie
soundtrack and music playback.
Select a mode that suits your usage or stick to your favorite
mode. Your computer remembers the last selected mode, even
after you restart your computer. The modes are not exclusive
to one type of operation. For example, you will still be able to
play games in the other modes, but you will not get the full
benefits of the card when the best mode is not selected for
that usage.
Select a mode that best suits your needs in the Mode Switcher
or Audio Console application. For information on each mode,
refer to its online Help.
(a) Power
(g) Scrollers
(f) Entertainment
Center and
navigation
controls
(b) Volume
(d) Main playback
functions
(e) Number pad
(c) Mute
Inserting batteries
For more information, refer to the User's guide (on CD).
* Available with some
models of your audio
device, or as an upgrade
accessory in some regions.
(c) Entertainment Mode
(b) Game Mode
(a) Audio Creation Mode
(d) Mode Switcher
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For Analog speakers
4.1 speakers
6.1 speakers
(a) Line Out 1
(Front)
2.1 speakers
5.1 speakers
7.1 speakers
Product Registration
Creative Knowledge Base
Customer Support Services & Warranty
You can find Customer Support Services, Warranty and other information in the
Installation CD.
(replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, <region>
with the region you are in, and <language> with the language that the
document is in).
Customer Support d:\support\<region>\<language>\support.chm
Services
Warranty d:\warranty\<region>\<language>\warranty.chm
Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration
of the Warranty period.
User's Guide d:\manual\<language>\manual.chm
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.
Resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help
Knowledge Base.
Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support.
The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed
information about the recycling of this product, please contact your
local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Keep this document for future reference.
Sound Blaster, Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, MegaWorks, and Creative Inspire are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Fatal1ty and
the Fatal1ty logo are trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc. and are used under license. All other products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 Creative
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