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Creative SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 User Manual

Creative SoundBlaster Live! 5.1
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SoundBlaster Live!
5.1
User Guide
On-line Version
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Creative SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSound Blaster Live! 5.1
Audio Channels5.1
DAC Resolution16-bit
InterfacePCI
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)96dB
MIDI SupportYes
Analog OutputsFront, Rear, Center/Subwoofer
Microphone InputYes
Operating System SupportWindows 98/ME/2000/XP
Sample Rate48 kHz
Digital Signal ProcessorEMU10K1
EAX SupportEAX 1.0, EAX 2.0
Digital OutputYes, S/PDIF
Analog InputsLine-in
Headphone OutputYes

Summary

LIMITED WARRANTY

What this warranty does not cover

Details what is excluded from the hardware product warranty coverage.

Creative End-User Software License Agreement

LICENSE

Outlines the terms and conditions for licensing the software.

TERMINATION

Specifies conditions under which the software license agreement can be terminated.

Introduction

System Requirements

Lists the minimum hardware and software prerequisites for the product.

Live! Ware Benefits

Describes the advantages of using the Live! Ware upgrade program.

Getting More Information

Provides resources for further product information and support.

Installing Sound Blaster Live!

What You Need

Lists the necessary components for installing the audio card.

Installing the Audio Card

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the sound card.

Installing the Creative Software

Guide for installing the necessary drivers and utilities.

Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0

Instructions for configuring joystick drivers on Windows NT 4.0.

Using Sound Blaster Live!

Creative Software Overview

Introduces the applications included with Sound Blaster Live!

Surround Mixer

Application for setting audio card aspects, including EAX and spectrum.

AudioHQ and MIDI Features

Covers AudioHQ, SoundFont control, and MIDI instrument configuration.

Audio Controls and Effects

Details device controls, playback sessions, and EAX/AutoEAX settings.

Creative Applications

Overview of Wave Studio, PlayCenter, Recorder, LAVA!, and PixAround.

Advanced Configurations

Positioning Your Speakers

Guidance on optimal speaker placement for surround sound.

Connecting Optional Devices

Instructions for connecting external audio devices and modules.

Recording and Content Authoring

Methods for recording and creating audio content with the card.

General Specifications

Sound Blaster Live! Specifications

Technical details of the audio card's core features and components.

Connectivity

Details available audio input, output, and interface connectors.

Troubleshooting

MS-DOS Mode

Steps for running games and applications in MS-DOS mode.

MS-DOS Mode Utilities

Explains the use of utilities like SBECFG.EXE and SBEMIXER.EXE.

Sound Issues

Addresses problems like no sound, incorrect environments, or rear speaker issues.

Joystick Issues

Solutions for joystick port conflicts and program compatibility problems.

I/O Conflicts

Guidance on resolving resource conflicts between devices.

Windows NT 4.0 Issues

Solutions for service control manager errors after card removal.

Encore DVD Player Issues

Troubleshooting steps when the Encore DVD Player does not launch.

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