Creative Labs AVPSB1170 User Manual

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Sound Blaster for iTunes® and Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

Sound Blaster for iTunes®

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna o transmitter.

SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.

WARNING: Handling this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Explanatory Note

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Creative has chosen to provide a warning based on its knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the level of exposure. With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place the Proposition 65 warning on its products.

Copyright © 2009 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, Sound Blaster, X-Fi, CMSS, and Crystalizer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product at www.creative.com/register. Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

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Setting Up Your Audio Device

(a) USB port

Connecting Your Receiver

Powered stereo or

2.1 speakers

Pairing Your Audio Device (Transmitter) and Receiver

Turn on Transmitter and Receiver

Stereo to RCA cable

Stereo cable

(b) Desktop computer

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The transmitter’s wireless features are enabled by default and the Link LED should light up. If not, enable it in the Entertainment Console.

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Installing Software

Your transmitter is operational without any software installation. However, to enjoy all the features, install the drivers and applications provided on the installation CD.

For Windows Vista

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

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

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Mac OS

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

2. Double-click the <CREATIVE> icon.

3. Double-click the <Install> icon.

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

Power

adapter

Play and stream music from Transmitter

and Windows® XP

Autoplay or Autoplay.

Power

outlet

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Technical & Customer Support Services

Go to www.creative.com/support to resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative’s 24-hour self-help Knowledge Base. You can also find Customer Support Services and other helpful information here.

Other Information

Warranty Warranty information is supplied with your product. Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of the Warranty period.

User’s Guide Download the user's guides at

www.soundblaster.com/SBWirelessReceiver www.soundblaster.com/SBforiTunes

Keep this document for future reference.

Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver

Auto pairing

The Link LED on the receiver flashes and then remains on when pairing is successful.

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.

NOTE

Place your transmitter or receivers away from large metal surfaces. See the receiver’s User’s Guide:

- to pair two or more receivers to your transmitter

- if you are having difficulties pairing your transmitter and receiver

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Place your receiver up to 30 meters (approximately 100 feet) away from your transmitter.

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Sound Blaster for iTunes

USB connector

Power LED

Broadcasting

Broadcast music to every room in the house.

Link LED

Transmitter

Receiver

Connect button

CON

NEC

Antenna

Headphone/

Line Out jack

Microphone/ Line In jack

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1. Launch Entertainment Console.

2. Click the Wireless Music Control button.

3. Click the Broadcast button. Click it again if you want to disable all receivers.

About Your Devices

Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver

Next/Fast forward

Previous/Rewind

button

Infrared receiver

button

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jack

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RCA Audio

Line Out jacks

Using Wireless Features

Zone control

Control which rooms (up to four) receive music. This wireless feature requires manual pairing. More information is available in the User’s Guide.

Transmitter

Receiver

Manual pairing Enable Zone control

1. Press the Connect button on your transmitter. Alternatively, click the

2. Press the Connect button on your first receiver. When the transmitter and receiver are paired successfully, the

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to manually pair your second and subsequent

Your Remote Control

Power/Standby and

Play/Pause button

Press to turn on. Press and hold to enable Standby mode.

Power LED

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Link LED/

Connect button

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Your remote control has an operating distance of up to three meters (approximately 9.8 feet).

* For use with transmitters that

support iPod players.

Insert and remove batteries

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Connect button in Entertainment Console. The Link LED flashes.

Link LEDs on both units stop flashing and light up green.

receivers.

-3D

X-Fi CMSS

X-Fi Crystalizer

Previous/Rewind

AAA

on/off

Repeat

Shuffle

iPod Display*

Play/Pause

NOTE The cover of your remote control can only be opened halfway.

Do not try to detach the cover when inserting the batteries.

1. Click the Zone button.

2. Click the zone numbers to turn on or off the receiver in that zone.

Power/Standby

Mute on/off

Volume

iPod Back/Menu*

Next/Fast forward

Menu Navigation buttons

Press OK to execute selected menu option.

Connecting Peripherals

(a) Headset

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(b) MP3 player

(d) Headphones

(e) Powered stereo or

2.1 speakers

Sound Blaster Jukebox

Sound Blaster Jukebox* is an easy-to-use, one-stop software that lets you control your wireless function and music playback.

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1. Music Library Displays your music categories from iTunes or Windows Media Player.

2. Track List Displays tracks in the selected playlist or album.

3. Playlists Displays your playlists.

4. Audio settings Lets you access your wireless and X-Fi

settings.

5. Controls your music playback.

6. News feed Displays news and information from

Creative.

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Right-click on the interface for more software options.

* For PCs only

It is unlikely you will experience any problem if the audio devices are used in normal circumstances. Here are some wireless troubleshooting tips.

My receiver seems to be picking up extra noise or there are intermittent pauses.

The placement of your receiver as well as the signals from other wireless routers or Bluetooth equipment may affect the quality of the transmission. Try the following:

■ Place your transmitter or receiver away from other devices that transmit wireless

■ Reposition your transmitter or receiver so that there are fewer objects (for example,

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

■ Manually select an RF channel (in Entertainment Console) that is furthest away from

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

intensive file transfers.

For more troubleshooting tips, please see the User's Guides of your devices.

Troubleshooting Tips

signals. The receiver may also pick up noise from nearby power supply equipment.

multiple walls or large metal structures) between them.

user documentation.

that occupied by the co-existing devices.

while you are streaming music. Alternatively, stop streaming music during