Introduction xSystem RequirementsSound Blaster Extigy❑ PC Systems, Notebooks or Laptops with Genuine Intel® Pentium® II 350 MHz or faster processor❑ I
Introduction xiGetting More InformationRefer to the Sound Blaster Extigy Quick Start and the various online Help files for detailed information. The S
1About Sound Blaster ExtigyThis chapter gets you ready to install the Sound Blaster Extigy hardware.
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-1About Sound Blaster ExtigyWhat You NeedBefore you begin installation, be sure that you have these:In addition, you will
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-2Your Sound Blaster ExtigyYour Sound Blaster Extigy has these jacks and connectors that allow you to attach other devices
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-3Controls and LEDsThe front panel of your Sound Blaster Extigy has these controls and LEDs: Figure 1-3:
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-4Connecting HeadphonesThere are two types of headphones that you can connect to your Sound Blaster Extigy: ❑ Home audio o
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-5Using Creative Audio MixerTo adjust master volume:1. Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Extig
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-6Remote Control FunctionsRefer to Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 below for a description of your remote control’s functions.*
About Sound Blaster Extigy 1-7Figure 1-6: Other Buttons on the Remote Control.Close/Cancel buttonCancels the current OSD menu or closes the applicat
User ManualCreative Sound Blaster ExtigyHow to use this manualImportant:This PDF file has been designed to provide you with complete product knowledge
2Installing and Using Sound Blaster ExtigyThis chapter tells you how to install and use Sound Blaster Extigy.
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-1Installing and Using Sound Blaster ExtigyHardware Connections1. Turn on your computer.2. Connect the supp
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-23. Place Sound Blaster Extigy on a flat surface, plug the AC adapter into a power outlet and turn on the
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-3Verifying the software installationFollow the steps below to verify that your Sound Blaster Extigy has be
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-4Connecting PeripheralsSound Blaster Extigy will undoubtedly give you endless hours of listening pleasure.
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-5Recording and Content AuthoringSound Blaster Extigy supports digital audio connectivity for perfect recor
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-6Connecting Speaker SystemsSound Blaster Extigy supports both analog and digital speakers. If you have a 5
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-7Attaching Sound Blaster Extigy StandsIf you want to place Sound Blaster Extigy vertically, attach the pro
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-8Inserting Batteries into Remote ControlTo insert batteries into your remote control, follow the steps in
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-9Positioning SpeakersIf you have a 5.1-channel speaker system, position the front and rear speakers to for
iiiContentsIntroductionWelcome to high-definition digital audio entertainment ... viiiWhat is EAX ADVANCED HD? ...
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-10Standalone OperationThe Sound Blaster Extigy can be operated without being connected to a computer. The
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-11Upmixing 2-channel audioEnjoy 5.1 channels of surround sound from a 2-channel (stereo) analog program so
Installing and Using Sound Blaster Extigy 2-12Mixing analog inputs Mix music and microphone inputs to sing along with your favorite tunes.Digital Audi
3Sound Blaster Extigy ApplicationsThis chapter tells you about the applications bundled with your Sound Blaster Extigy.
Sound Blaster Extigy Applications 3-1Sound Blaster Extigy ApplicationsCreative Sound Blaster Extigy ApplicationsSound Blaster Extigy is supported by a
Sound Blaster Extigy Applications 3-2Creative Audio ControlCreative Audio Control is a utility that allows you to control the SPDIF output frequency a
Sound Blaster Extigy Applications 3-3Creative WaveStudioCreative WaveStudio allows you to perform the following sound editing functions easily:❑Play,
Sound Blaster Extigy Applications 3-4Creative RemoteCenterCreative RemoteCenter converts your computer into an entertainment system, which you can con
Sound Blaster Extigy Applications 3-5Creative Sound Blaster Extigy Quick StartThis is a good starting point from which you can learn about Sound Blast
4Using ApplicationsThis chapter tells you which applications to use for content creation, gaming and entertainment purposes.
ivVerifying the software installation ... 2-3Windows 98 SE and Windows Me...
Using Applications 4-1Using ApplicationsSound Blaster Extigy offers you high-quality multimedia playback, digital entertainment, content creation capa
Using Applications 4-2Playing back Wave and CD Audio filesUse Creative PlayCenter to play back both Wave and CD Audio files. WAV is the format for dig
Using Applications 4-3Content CreationRecording sound and effectsCreative Recorder is an easy way of recording any audio source without worrying about
Using Applications 4-4Gaming ReferenceEnjoying EAX supportEnjoy the many EAX titles designed by top game developers, which immerse you in realistic en
AGeneral SpecificationsThis section displays the specifications of yourSound Blaster Extigy
General Specifications A-1General SpecificationsThis section lists the specifications of your Sound Blaster Extigy.FeaturesHigh Definition Audio Quali
General Specifications A-2EAX ADVANCED HD™, Advanced Audio and 3D Audio Te c h n o l o g y❑ Optimized user-selectable settings for headphones, two, fo
General Specifications A-3Advanced USB Features ❑Optimized dynamic bandwidth allocation architecture for audio data transfer via USB bus. The architec
General Specifications A-4Control Knobs and Buttons on Front Panel❑One Microphone gain control knob (Min. to Max. with clockwise rotation)❑One Master
BTroubleshootingThis section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.
vPlaying MP3, WMA or AC3 files ... 4-1Playing back Wave and CD Audio files ...
Troubleshooting B-1TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.Problems Installing
Troubleshooting B-2Problems with SoundNo sound from the headphones.Check the following:❑The headphones are connected to the Headphones jack.❑In Creati
Troubleshooting B-3You can also enable Direct Memory Access to your storage devices. Follow the steps below:For Windows 98 SE and Windows Me1. Click S
Troubleshooting B-48. In the Properties dialog box, click the Advanced Settings tab.9. Click the DMA if available check box, to select it.10.Click the
Troubleshooting B-5For Windows 2000 and Windows XP1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. In the Control Panel dialog box, double-click t
Index 1AAboutCreativeWare ixEAX ADVANCED HD ixSound Blaster Extigy 1-3AC adapter jack 1-2Adjustingmaster volume 1-4microphone gain 1-4Applications 3-1
Index 2KKnobsMaster Volume Control 1-3Microphone Gain Control 1-3LLine In jack 1-2MMaster Volume Control knob 1-3Microphone In jack 1-2MIDI In/Out con
viDisplay Indicators...A-4B TroubleshootingProblems Installing Software ...
Introduction
Introduction viiiIntroductionWelcome to high-definition digital audio entertainmentThank you for purchasing Creative's 1st high performance exter
Introduction ixCMSS. You can also plug in external Dolby® Digital equipment, for example, DVD players and video game consoles, making use of its onboa
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