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Creative Live! Drive IR User Manual

Creative Live! Drive IR
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .................................................................................................. 2
Your Live! Drive IR..................................................................................................... 3
Installing Hardware ..................................................................................................... 7
Using Your Live! Drive IR ........................................................................................ 11
Installing Software..................................................................................................... 14
Using the RemoteCenter Remote Control................................................................. 15
General Specifications............................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 17
Introduction
Connect Live! Drive IR to your Sound Blaster Live! audio card to get the best audio solution
available for your music, digital audio content creation, games, movies and other Internet
entertainment. The Live! Drive IR has a front panel, which allows you to connect commonly
used audio sources to external devices easily. It conveniently allows you to plug in your
microphone and headphones, and adjust the gain/volume from the front panel. Live! Drive IR
also provides MIDI, as well as, digital input and output connectors for your audio recording
and content authoring purposes. The infrared receiver on the Live! Drive IR lets you control
your PC and perform tasks (such as playing audio CDs and video CDs) remotely from the
comfort of your sofa or bed by using the Creative RemoteCenter remote control.
Live! Drive IR Quick Start SB0010
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Creative Live! Drive IR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCreative
ModelLive! Drive IR
CategorySound Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Live! Drive IR

Product Introduction

Overview of the Live! Drive IR and its capabilities for audio enhancement.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

Lists the minimum hardware and software prerequisites for installing the Live! Drive IR.

Live! Drive IR Front Panel

Front Panel Overview

Details the front panel jacks, connectors, and controls of the Live! Drive IR.

Headphones Jack and Volume Control

Description of the headphone jack and volume control on the front panel.

Line In 2/Mic In 2 Jack and Selector

Explains the Line In 2/Mic In 2 jack and its selector/gain control.

Switching Audio Input Sources

Software-Based Input Source Selection

Guide to selecting different audio input sources via software controls.

Hardware Connections

Connecting Headphones

Information on connecting different types of headphones to the Live! Drive IR.

Connecting Microphone and Jumper Settings

Details on connecting microphones and jumper settings for dynamic/condenser types.

Volume and Gain Adjustment

Using Control Knobs

How to adjust volume and gain using the physical knobs on the Live! Drive IR.

Using Creative Surround Mixer

Steps to adjust volume and microphone gain using the software mixer.

Hardware Installation

Step 1: Prepare System for Installation

Initial steps for preparing the PC system for hardware installation.

Step 2: Insert Live! Drive IR into System

Instructions for physically installing the Live! Drive IR into a drive bay.

Connecting Installation Cables

Connecting the necessary cables to the Live! Drive IR unit.

Securing Drive in Bay

Sliding the Live! Drive IR into the drive bay and securing it with screws.

Connect to Sound Blaster Live! Card

Instructions for connecting the dark grey flat cable to the Sound Blaster Live! card.

Optional Hardware Installation

Steps for installing optional components like the Digital DIN bracket.

Complete Hardware Installation

Final steps to complete the hardware installation, including power connection.

Software Installation

Software Installation Steps

Instructions for installing the software for the Live! Drive IR.

Device Control Features

Digital I/O - SPDIF Bypass

Enabling the SPDIF Bypass feature in Device Controls.

Live! Drive - Headphone Muting

Muting speakers when using headphones via Device Controls.

RemoteCenter Remote Control Usage

RemoteCenter Control Overview

Guide to controlling the PC remotely using the Creative RemoteCenter.

Product Specifications

Front Panel Audio I/O

Detailed list of audio input and output connectors on the front panel.

Interfaces and Headers

List of interface connectors and headers for connectivity.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problems Installing Software

Solutions for issues encountered during software installation.

Sound Issues

Troubleshooting steps for no sound from headphones or speakers.

Troubleshooting Digital Output

Checking the 'Digital Output Only' setting for sound issues.

Troubleshooting Headphone Muting

Resolving headphone muting issues by checking settings or disconnecting adapter.

Software License Agreement Terms

Grant of License

Terms and conditions for licensing the software.

Copyright and Proprietary Rights

Information regarding copyright protection of the software.

Usage Limitations

Restrictions on software usage, copying, and modification.

Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty Statement

Details the warranty coverage for the software and hardware.

Limitation of Remedies and Damages

Specifies limitations on remedies and damages for software issues.

Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance

Safety & Regulatory Information

Notices regarding safe usage and regulatory compliance for various countries.

USA FCC Compliance Notice

FCC compliance information and guidelines for US users.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's declaration of product conformity to standards.

Copyright and Trademark Notices

Publication Copyright

Copyright notice for the publication and software.

Trademark Acknowledgements

List of registered trademarks and product names.

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