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Configuring Your General Settings

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from the top right corner of the interface and select the option from the

list

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Select whether the Sound Blaster E-Series Control Panel is activated when Windows starts.

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Restore default settings.

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Select the audio playback device.

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Select the supported software languages available for your system.

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General information regarding your Sound Blaster E-Series Control Panel software.

Battery

The battery icon

indicates the battery status of the Sound Blaster E3.

Sound Blaster E3

– Using the Creative Software Suite

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Summary of Contents for SB1610

Page 1: ...Mo d e l N o S B 1 6 1 0 U s e r s G u i d e ...

Page 2: ...valent processor 2 8 GHz or faster recommended l Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit l 1 GB RAM l 600 MB of free hard disk space l Powered USB 2 0 USB 3 0 port For Mac OS l Intel Core 2 Duo 2 8 GHz or faster recommended l Mac OS X 10 6 8 or higher l 1 GB RAM l 600 MB of free hard disk space l Powered USB 2 0 US...

Page 3: ...guage and which Creative products are connected to your system When this analysis is completed you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates for your connected products The files can then be retrieved and installed To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate please visit www soundblaster com support Note First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be pr...

Page 4: ... with a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch plug OR Connects to powered analog speakers with a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch plug b Volume control Adjusts the audio output volume c Rewind Previous Track Rewind Track Press and hold to rewind Previous Track Press once to go to the previous track d Forward Next Track Forward Track Press and hold to forward Next Track Press once to go to the previous track e Line In jack Connects to l...

Page 5: ...device Press to play pause a track Answer End calls on device Press once to answer an incoming call Press again to end a call Note The use of the Multifunction button to answer end calls is not supported when connected to a computer k Clip Clips on to your clothing or bag for convenient access l Microphone Receives voice input during calls m Headphone Mic In jack Connects to stereo headphones with...

Page 6: ... is used for the first time Note Lithium polymer battery life may suffer when it is constantly fully depleted or overexerted at low voltage It is a good practice to keep the battery well charged Step 2 Turning On Sound Blaster E3 Press and hold the Power Bluetooth button for 1 second to turn on Sound Blaster E3 l Power On Press and hold 1 sec l Bluetooth pairing Press and hold 2 sec l Power Off Pr...

Page 7: ... your device And touch your device on the NFC logo on Sound Blaster E3 If prompted Are you sure you want to pair the Bluetooth device tap Yes Blue Device paired automatically Ready to stream music Note Be sure that your phone is NFC enabled and find out where the NFC sensor is located on your phone For more information refer to the User Guide of your phone To disconnect tap your device with the So...

Page 8: ...ic Note If no device is paired within 1 minute it will exit from pairing mode Bluetooth pairing between these devices may vary depending upon the model type Consult your device s manual on how to pair The Sound Blaster E3 supports dual connections which means you can connect it to two Bluetooth devices at the same time If you wish to connect it with a third device you should disconnect the existin...

Page 9: ...SB cable b PC Mac c On The Go cable d USB cable not included e iPad iPhone f Android Tablet Smartphone Note On The Go cable lets you connect your device to the Sound Blaster E3 using the USB cable that came with your device Refer to www creative com for the list of compatible models Connecting the Sound Blaster E3 to a USB hub is not recommended Sound Blaster E3 Setting Up Your Audio Device 8 ...

Page 10: ...E3 playback device then click the Set Default button 3 Click the Recording tab select the desired Sound Blaster E3 recording device then click the Set Default button For Mac 1 Go to System Preferences and click Sound 2 Click the Output tab then select Sound Blaster E3 3 Click the Input tab then select Sound Blaster E3 Sound Blaster E3 Setting Up Your Audio Device 9 ...

Page 11: ...und Blaster E3 also lets you connect devices using the 4 pole analog cable a c d e b a 4 pole analog cable b PC Mac c Tablet Smartphone d Portable media player e DAT CD players Sound Blaster E3 Setting Up Your Audio Device 10 ...

Page 12: ...s a headphone jack You can launch the Sound Blaster E3 Control Panel to configure the jack to function as an external microphone jack When Sound Blaster E3 is disconnected from computer the jack will always function as a headphone jack See Using the Creative Software Suite Advanced Features Hold your audio device firmly when plugging unplugging peripherals such as speakers or headphones The cables...

Page 13: ...dard web browser visit www creative com support 2 Locate Sound Blaster E3 and the software package for your Windows operating system 3 Download this package into your local hard disk 4 Locate and launch the software package 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 6 When prompted restart your computer 7 Launch the application by locating and clicking Sound Blaster E Series ...

Page 14: ...S 1 From the Control Panel click Uninstall a program 2 Select your audio device s entry 3 Click the Uninstall button or option If the User Account Control dialog box appears click the Continue button 4 Click the Yes button 5 When prompted restart your computer For Mac OS 1 Click Applications Creative Creative Uninstaller 2 Select the Creative product to be uninstalled 3 Click the Uninstall button ...

Page 15: ...o avoid impairing your hearing Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the volume control You can also adjust or mute the volume using l Your connected device l Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel Note If you mute the volume on your connected device or in the software applications you will not hear any sound output even if the volume control is set to the maximum Sound Blaster E3 Using You...

Page 16: ...ce connected the microphone functions of your device are transferred to the Sound Blaster E3 The microphone function of headsets is not supported when the Sound Blaster E3 is connected to a mobile device Playing music from a Bluetooth device BASS TREBLE OFF AUX IN MAX VOLUME Note Bluetooth audio is muted if an audio cable is connected to the Line In jack Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 15...

Page 17: ...s muted if an audio cable is connected to the Line In jack Enhance audio playback with SBX Pro Studio enhancements such as immersion control dynamic range restoration low frequency boost dialog boost and automatic volume levelling See Using the Creative Software Suite SBX Pro Studio Settings Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 16 ...

Page 18: ...Playing music from a line in device BASS TREBLE OFF AUX IN MAX VOLUME Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 17 ...

Page 19: ...g call the call takes precedence over audio playback playback stops and the ringtone will be heard Press the Multifunction button once to answer the call Press again to end a call The music will resume after the call has ended OR Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 18 ...

Page 20: ... with the VoiceFX too See Having Fun with CrystalVoice When there s an incoming call click on the answer call button prompted on the computer screen to enter voice communication Answer Decline Note If two headphones are connected you will be able to listen to the call on both headphones CrystalVoice enhancements help to further this experience by enhancing the clarity of communications See Using t...

Page 21: ...evice with the built in microphone of the Sound Blaster E3 Use a voice recording application on your mobile device to record audio OR Note Once connected the microphone functions of your device are transferred to the Sound Blaster E3 Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 20 ...

Page 22: ... Using the Creative Software Suite Advanced Features Note If you connect a headset to the Mic In jack using 4 pole analog cable the microphone function of the headset will not be supported The Headphone Mic In jack configuration automatically switches to Headphones when your device is disconnected from the computer Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel will remember your settings and automatically ...

Page 23: ...eld over instant messaging tools such as Google Talk Skype etc 1 Go to Control Panel and click Sound 2 Click the Recording tab select Sound Blaster E3 What U Hear then click the Set Default button 3 Play music on your connected device or activate your voice conversation 4 Launch a third party sound recording tool of your choice and start recording Sound Blaster E3 Using Your Audio Device 22 ...

Page 24: ...e Applications For Windows l Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel l Creative System Information l Creative ALchemy For Mac l Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel Bonus Pack for Windows only Various other bonus Creative applications are also compatible for your audio device Visit www creative com support and navigate to the relevant product page to view and download these applications l Creative Wa...

Page 25: ...the and selecting it from the list Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new profile Click to delete the active profile Sharing Profiles You can export your custom settings and share them with others or import other gamers custom settings Customizing Your Avatar You can customize the avatar for each profile by clicking the portrait and selecting another one from the list Ad...

Page 26: ... is activated when Windows starts l Restore default settings l Select the audio playback device l Select the supported software languages available for your system l General information regarding your Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel software Battery The battery icon indicates the battery status of the Sound Blaster E3 Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Suite 25 ...

Page 27: ...y true to life audio experience whether it s over stereo speakers or headphones l SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer restores the dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music gets compressed This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games l SBX Pro Studio Bass fills in the low frequency tones and gives the extra impact...

Page 28: ...oice FX enables the speaker s voice to be altered with a variety of effects which can be used to enhance the tone of the speaker s voice create interesting accents or to sound like a completely different person l CrystalVoice Smart Volume automatically adjusts the loudness of the speaker s voice to maintain a consistent volume level This makes it convenient for the speaker to converse normally reg...

Page 29: ...away giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat 1 Scout Mode Select to turn on or off Scout Mode 2 Click to configure hotkeys for turning on and turning off Scout Mode Note When Scout Mode is activated other audio settings may be disabled Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Suite 28 ...

Page 30: ...anumeric keys only E g To set Ctrl Shift A as your desired hot keys press and hold Ctrl then press Shift and A together 3 Once the Hot Key has been registered click Save to accept the setting 4 To unbind all registered keys and start over again click Unbind All Keys Note The Hot Key cannot function with just a key input without the use of the Alt Ctrl and Shift keys If a hot key is enabled you wil...

Page 31: ...adphones Configuration Select your current physical speakers or headphones configuration 2 Testing your audio playback Click to hear a sample audio clip being played back through your setup Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Suite 30 ...

Page 32: ...yback and recording volume for your various inputs and outputs 2 Mixer Settings Click the icon to mute unmute the input output You can click the icon to adjust the settings for your input output Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Suite 31 ...

Page 33: ... click the EQ drop down arrow and select a preset from the list Selecting a preset will move the EQ sliders to the appropriate values You can then adjust the equalizer setting by dragging the sliders up or down to the desired level Click to save the new configuration as a new preset Note The list of default EQ presets cannot be deleted or overwritten Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Su...

Page 34: ... Control Panel 2 Select the desired configuration to enable it Note The Headphone Mic In jack configuration automatically switches to Headphones when your device is disconnected from the computer Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel will remember your settings and automatically switch the configuration the next time you connect your device Sound Blaster E3 Using the Creative Software Suite 33 ...

Page 35: ...Volume control l Rewind Previous Track button l Forward Next Track button l Power Bluetooth button l White Red LED for power battery indication Physical Specifications l Dimensions L x W x H 60 5 X 45 X 23 mm l Weight Approx 0 044 kg Technical Specifications l Operating Temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F l Lithium Polymer Battery 3 7 V 850 mAh 3 15 Wh l USB Input 5V 500mA l Bluetooth Vers...

Page 36: ...owing i Navigate to Windows Control Panel Sound Recording tab ii Select Sound Blaster E3 Microphone as the default recording device iii In the Mixer selection of Sound Blaster E Series Control Panel unmute the Microphone from Recording option No audio can be recorded from the source connected to Line In Mic In jack Do the following i Navigate to Windows Control Panel Sound Recording tab ii Select ...

Page 37: ...D indicator blinks white All Bluetooth pairing information on your device will be erased Additional Support If you encounter any other issues or have any other enquiries about your Sound Blaster E3 or any other Creative products please visit our comprehensive knowledge base at support creative com or www soundblaster com for additional information Sound Blaster E3 Troubleshooting and Support 36 ...

Page 38: ... road especially in heavy traffic or any other traffic condition where such use will hinder safe travel on the roads We recommend that consumers be extremely cautious when using this device on the road Avoid Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the headphone is used at high volume Set the volume to a safe level You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal...

Page 39: ...ere it is prohibited Do not use the device in medical facilities aircraft refueling points close to automatic doors automatic fire alarms or other automatically controlled devices l Keep this device at least 20 cm from pacemakers and other medical devices Radio waves may impair the operation of pacemakers and other medical devices Sound Blaster E3 Safety Information 38 ...

Page 40: ... ou les écouteurs à volume élevé Les médecins spécialistes de l audition déconseillent une écoute continue à volume trop élevé Si vous percevez un sifflement dans les oreilles réduisez le volume ou cessez l écoute Maintenez un volume d écoute modéré Vous pourrez ainsi entendre les sons extérieurs et être attentif aux gens qui vous entourent Votre produit Creative accompagné des écouteurs fournis e...

Page 41: ... and receiver l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in...

Page 42: ...is celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment statement entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicabl...

Page 43: ... 003 Class B RSS GEN RSS 210 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 accept any interference received including Interference that may cause undesirable operation Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditi...

Page 44: ...éenne Ce produit est conforme aux normes suivantes Directive 2004 108 CE sur les émissions électromagnétiques Directive RoHS 2011 65 UE Les produits secteur pour le marché européen sont conformes à la Directive sur la faible tension 2006 95 CE et à la réglementation de la Commission exécutant la Directive 2009 125 CE Les produits de communication sans fil RF destinés au marché européen sont confor...

Page 45: ...ossono rendere nulli la garanzia e il diritto dell utente a utilizzare il prodotto Einhaltung der europäischen Bestimmungen Dieses Produkt erfüllt die folgenden Bestimmungen EMC Richtlinie 2004 108 EG RoHS richtlinie 2011 65 EU Netzbetriebene Produkte für den europäischen Markt erfüllen die Niederspannungsverordnung 2006 95 EG und der Commission Regulation s Implementing Verordnung 2009 125 EG Dra...

Page 46: ... Creative Technology Limited o una de sus empresas afiliadas podrían invalidar la garantía del usuario y los derechos de la garantía Europese naleving Dit product voldoet aan de volgende voorschriften EMC richtlijn 2004 108 EG RoHS richtlijn 2011 65 EU Electrische producten voor de Europese markt voldoen aan de Laagspanningsrichtlijn 2006 95 EG en EC and Verordening en voor uitvoering van Richtlij...

Page 47: ...e não sejam expressamente aprovadas pela Creative Technology Limited ou por uma das suas afiliadas pode anular a garantia do utilizador e os direitos inerentes à mesma Europeisk efterlevnad Denna produkt uppfyller följande EMC direktivet 2004 108 EC RoHS Direktivet 2011 65 EU Produkter för den europeiska marknaden som drivs via elnätet uppfyller Lågspänningsdirektivet 2006 95 EC och Kommissionens ...

Page 48: ...per kan ugyldiggjøre garantien eller garantirettighetene Overholdelse af Europæiske regler og standarder Dette produkt overholder følgende EMC direktivet 2004 108 EC RoHS Direktivet 2011 65 EU Produkter til det Europæiske marked skal ovberholde Lavspændingsdirektivet 2006 95 EC og Kommissionens forordninger for implementering af direktivet 2009 125 EF Kommunikations RF trådløse produkter til det E...

Page 49: ...tai sen tytäryhtiöt eivät nimenomaisesti ole hyväksyneet voivat mitätöidä tuotteelle annetun takuun Evropská shoda Tento výrobek splňuje následující směrnice Směrnice EMC 2004 108 EC Směrnice RoHS 2011 65 EU Výrobky napájené z elektrické zásuvky pro evropský trh splňují směrnici o nízkém napětí 2006 95 EC a směrnici komise 2009 125 EC o zavádění předpisů Komunikační vysokofrekvenční bezdrátové výr...

Page 50: ...może doprowadzić do unieważnienia praw gwarancji i rękojmi użytkownika Соответствие европейским нормам Данное изделие соответствует следующим стандартам EMC Директива 2004 108 EC Продукция с питанием от сети поставляемая на европейский рынок соответствует Директиве по низковольтному оборудованию 2006 95 EC и Имплементирующей директиве постановления й комиссии 2009 125 EC Коммуникационное радио бес...

Page 51: ... leányvállalata érvénytelenítheti a készülék garanciáját és felhasználó garanciális jogait Ευρωπαϊκή συμμόρφωση Το παρόν προϊόν συμμορφώνεται με τα παρακάτω Οδηγία ΗΜΣ 2004 108 EΚ Οδηγία RoHS 2011 65 EE Τα προϊόντα που λειτουργούν με ρεύμα για την ευρωπαϊκή αγορά συμμορφώνονται με την Οδηγία περί χαμηλής τάσης 2006 95 EΚ και τους κανονισμούς της επιτροπής που υλοποιούν την οδηγία 2009 125 EK Τα ασ...

Page 52: ...susijusių bendrovių leidimo gali panaikinti vartotojo garantiją ir garantijos teises Dodržiavanie predpisov Európskej únie Tento výrobok splna nasledujúce normy Smernica EMC 2004 108 ES Smernica RoHS 2011 65 EÚ Výrobky napájané zo siete urcené na európsky trh sú v súlade so smernicou o harmonizácii právnych predpisov clenských štátov týkajúcich sa elektrického zariadenia urceného na používanie v r...

Page 53: ...T Avrupa CE gereksinimleriyle uyumlu olması için bu cihazın B Sınıfı sınırlarına uygun olan CE sertifikalı bilgisayar donanımları ile birlikte kurulması gerekir Bu cihazı bağlamak için kullanılan tüm kabloların koruyuculu ve topraklanmış olması ve 3 metreden uzun olmaması gerekir Sertifikalı olmayan bilgisayarlarla veya yanlış kablolarla birlikte kullanılması diğer cihazların düzgün çalışmamasına ...

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Page 55: ... value as specified in the Circular Substance Maximum Limit ppm 1 2 l lead 1000 l mercury 1000 l cadmium 100 l hexavalent chromium 1000 l polybrominated biphenyls PBB 1000 l polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE 1000 1 Maximum Limit does not apply to applications exempted from the Circular 2 Maximum Limit refers to concentration by weight in homogeneous materials Notice for Singapore Complies with I...

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