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Using Your Sound Blaster EVO Wireless 6

Step 2 : Install the Software

Your headset is now ready for use. However, you can enhance your audio and voice experience via an
optional software package that can be downloaded and installed into your PC. We recommend that you
download and install this software to make full use of all the features that your headset is equipped
with.

Note:

Please ensure that your headset is turned on and plugged into your computer before
downloading and installing the software.

For Windows

1. Using a standard web browser, visit

www.soundblaster.com/downloads/EVOWireless/

and

locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.

2. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Locate and launch the software package.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
6. Launch the application by clicking

Start > Programs or All Programs > Creative > Sound

Blaster EVO > Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel

.

For Mac

1. Using your web browser, visit

www.soundblaster.com/downloads/EVOWireless/

and locate the

software package for the Mac OS for your product.

2. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to decompress it.
4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
5. Double-click the

Install

icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

6. Launch the

Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel

from the

Applications > Creative > Sound

Blaster EVO

folder.

For more details on the software and the various features it has to offer, please refer to

Using the

Software

.

Summary of Contents for Sound Blaster EVO

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Page 2: ...crystal clear communication in any environment Package Checklist Your Sound Blaster EVO Wireless package comes with the following l The Sound Blaster EVO Wireless l MicroUSB to USB cable Length 1 8m 5 91ft l 4 pole analog cable Length 1 2m 3 94ft l Travel carry case l Quick Start leaflet Minimum System Requirements l Intel Core 2 Duo processor 2 2 GHz AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent proces...

Page 3: ...the Internet the website will analyze your computer system to determine your operating system language 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 v...

Page 4: ...verview 3 Overview OR 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 Volume Control 2 Next Track Forward Button 3 Previous Track Rewind Button 4 Power ON OFF Button 5 Multifunction Button NFC zone 6 4 pole Analog Jack 7 MicroUSB Port ...

Page 5: ...Overview 4 Flexible Connection Options Connect to your Smart Devices via Bluetooth 4 pole Analog Cable to your Smart Devices USB Cable to your PC Mac Splitter Cable to your Soundcard Cable not included ...

Page 6: ...SB to USB cable or connect it to a power supply via an adapter available separately The LED flashes red when charging Using Your Headset While Charging During subsequent charges you can use your headset while it charges The LED will light in red while charging and return to its last status when fully charged You can also check the status of the battery via the battery indicator at the top right co...

Page 7: ... your local hard disk 3 Locate and launch the software package 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 5 When prompted restart your computer 6 Launch the application by clicking Start Programs or All Programs Creative Sound Blaster EVO Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel For Mac 1 Using your web browser visit www soundblaster com downloads EVOWireless and locate the software p...

Page 8: ...C zone Multifunction button The LED will light in blue for 3 seconds and a 3 note tone will be heard to indicate successful pairing Play music from your device directly If you wish to unpair the devices simply tap your NFC device on the headset again NFC Note The headset is ready to use when the device displays Sound Blaster EVO Wireless is connected ...

Page 9: ...tooth discoverable mode is only available for 60 seconds after the headset is turned on To activate Bluetooth again press the Multifunction button for 5 seconds The LED will begin to flash slowly in blue for 60 seconds while waiting to be connected Step ii Activate pairing mode on your device Activate Bluetooth on your smart device From the list of discovered Bluetooth devices select SB EVO Wirele...

Page 10: ...tatus Pairing Multiple Devices The EVO Wireless is able to pair up to two smart devices at the same time To have the second device paired repeat steps i to iii on Manual Pairing In the event a user wishes to pair the headset with a third smart device one of the two devices that are currently paired with the headset has to be unpaired Note Only one of the devices is able to play music at one time T...

Page 11: ...e LED will light in red once the headset is properly connected Experience the power of Sound Blaster with all your games and calls on your PC and Mac Note Profile setting adjustments via Sound Blaster Evo Control Panel is only available in USB Digital Mode Refer to Using the Software for more information Set the default audio device Mac OS ONLY 1 Go to System Preferences and click Sound 2 Select S...

Page 12: ...to a mobile device via the 4 pole analog cable Enjoy the power of the Sound Blaster EVO Wireless entertainment headset on the go with portable smart devices including iPhones Android phones and tablets Note Only the microphone and the Multifunction button function in 4 Pole Analog Mode The headset works without consuming battery in this mode ...

Page 13: ... on This gives you the convenience and freedom to move around a distance of 33 feet 10 meters away from your Bluetooth device The LED will flash slowly in blue while waiting to be connected No manual pairing is required by default If you need to manually pair the headset such as when you use a new Bluetooth device or in the event of a connection error refer to Manual Pairing for instructions Note ...

Page 14: ...built in volume settings on your computer CAUTION Do not listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of time to avoid impairing your hearing Reset Headset to Factory Default Settings Turn off your headset Press and hold the Multifunction button followed by Power ON OFFbutton for 1 second to reset Bluetooth pairings and volume level to their initial settings A 3 note tone ...

Page 15: ...layback by producing virtual speakers around above and below you creating an immersive audio experience 1 Play or Pause Music Tap on the Multifunction button once to play music and again to pause it Similarly tap on the same button to resume 2 Fast Forward or Next Track Press on the Next Track Forward button once to skip a track Continue pressing the button to skip a few tracks forward Press and h...

Page 16: ...g call from your mobile device while you are listening to music the music fades out and the ringtone will gradually be heard Tap on the Multifunction button once to answer the call and tap on the same button again to end it The music will resume after the call has ended If the headset is connected to a computer click on the answer call button prompted on the computer screen to enter voice communic...

Page 17: ...e recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer The following applications are included in the software bundle For Windows OS l Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel l Creative Software AutoUpdate l Product Registration l Creative System Information l Creative ALchemy l Host OpenAL l Creative Driver For Mac OS l Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel l Product Registration l Creative Un...

Page 18: ...oftware includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance Click each of the menu bars to expand the configurations available ...

Page 19: ...y Managing Your Profiles The Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel comes equipped with a set of pre configured profiles to suit your different needs including l Music l Movies l Gaming To activate a profile 1 Click the SBX Profile menu to view the SBX Profile screen 2 Select your desired profile from the screen To modify and save changes to the active profile 1 Click the Edit button to modify the profil...

Page 20: ...eneral settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values Click from the top right corner of the interface and select the option from the list The battery icon indicates the battery status of the headset ...

Page 21: ...ti channel content will sound as if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front and original balance and timbre is preserved l SBX Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files e g MP3 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 Bass fills in ...

Page 22: ...your online chatting and gaming experience The various enhancements available include l CrystalVoice FX enables the alteration of voice with a variety of effects which can be used to enhance the tone of a voice create interesting accents or even allow someone to sound like a completely different person l CrystalVoice Noise Reduction enables the speaker to be heard clearly over background noise by ...

Page 23: ...izer settings go to the SBX Profile screen and select a profile Click Edit and then click Equalizer To adjust and apply an equalizer preset 1 Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer 2 From the drop down menu select the preset to use 3 Adjust the vertical slider bars to achieve your desired level 4 Click Save to save the changes to the active preset or to a new preset You can also ...

Page 24: ...re 23 Headphones Settings The Sound Blaster EVO Control Panel enables you to enjoy audio with 7 1 channel virtual surround sound from your EVO Wireless Note Click Test to listen to audio with the selected configuration ...

Page 25: ... mixer is also available via the software allowing you to adjust the volume levels of individual outputs and channels including the microphone headphones etc Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders ...

Page 26: ...Using the Software 25 Advanced Features The Advanced Features screen allows you to turn the red LED on off based on your preference ...

Page 27: ...rsiveness and environmental effects due to changes in audio architecture To restore these effects and experience the full audio immersion follow the steps below Enable the game in Creative ALchemy 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Creative ALchemy Creative ALchemy The game should be detected automatically and appear in the left column 2 Select the game and click to move it to the right column...

Page 28: ...ls and structures may affect range of device l Supported Bluetooth Profiles l A2DP Wireless Stereo Bluetooth l AVRCP Bluetooth Remote Control l HSP Headset Profile l HFP Handsfree Profile l Supported Audio Codec AAC SBC aptX l Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 45 C l Number of RF channels 79 l RF transmitter power output 0dBm typical l Lithium Ion Battery 3 7 V 430 mAh 1 59 Wh l USB Input 5 V 500...

Page 29: ...blue 60 seconds Headset is searching for Bluetooth enabled devices Solid blue 3 seconds and returns to the last status Headset is paired successfully Unpair Headset Flashing slowly in blue Headset is unpaired The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster EVO Wireless Ensure that the Sound Blaster EVO Wireless headset is properly inserted into the USB port No sound from the h...

Page 30: ...s l Place your Bluetooth device away from large metal surfaces l Refrain from doing large file transfers via the wireless Internet or Bluetooth connection while lis tening to music wirelessly Alternatively do not use your headset during intensive file transfers l Disconnect existing Bluetooth device Music is not being transmitted to my headset Check the following l Your Bluetooth device and your h...

Page 31: ...o the Sound Blaster sound card Generally a 4 pole stereo cable bundle allows you to connect your headset to your iPhone Android phone tablet However some phone tablet s 4 pole female jack has different configuration and this cable is unable to support if the configuration is different from the jack bundled as illustrated below a Audio Left b Audio Right c Microphone d Ground Should you be keen to ...

Page 32: ...the option to switch the audio source to either the EVO Wireless or your phone so you are able to speak on the desired device or headset Note By default the selected device will be your iPhone a To change the audio source tap the audio source icon on the screen b Then tap on the desired device e g SB EVO Wireless ...

Page 33: ...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 Embedded Battery l Do not attempt to remove the embedded battery The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations To replace the battery return your product to your regional support office For product service informatio...

Page 34: ...your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing l Limit the amount of time you use the headphone at high volume l Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings l Turn the volume do...

Page 35: ...ent Evitez d utiliser le casque 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 acc...

Page 36: ...pment 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 receiv...

Page 37: ...tes les interférences reques Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésireable 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...

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Page 39: ...en Markt erfüllen die Niederspannungsverordnung 2006 95 EG und der Commission Regulation s Implementing Verordnung 2009 125 EG Drahtlose Kommunikationsgeräte Funksender und empfänger für den europäischen Markt erfüllen die R TTE Richtlinie 1999 5 EG ACHTUNG Um die Anforderungen der europäischen CE Norm zu erfüllen muss dieses Produkt an einem CE geprüften Computer der Klasse B angeschlossen werden...

Page 40: ...rd is voor de Klasse B limieten Alle kabels die worden gebruikt om dit apparaat aan te sluiten moeten zijn afgeschermd en geaard en mogen niet langer dan 3 meter zijn Gebruik met niet gecertificeerde computers of incorrecte kabels kan leiden tot interferentie van andere apparaten of ongewenste effecten op het product AANPASSING Alle wijzigingen of modificaties die niet uitdrukkelijk zijn goedgekeu...

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Page 42: ...ranti og garanterede rettigheder ugyldig Eurooppalainen yhdenmukaisuus Tämä tuote täyttää seuraavat tuotemääritykset TEMC direktiivin 2004 108 EC RoHS direktiivin 2011 65 EU Euroopan markkinoiden verkkovirtaa käyttävät tuotteet ovat matalajännitedirektiivin 2006 95 EY mukaisia Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston ohjaava direktiivi 2009 125 EY Euroopan markkinoiden tietoliikenne ja langattomat radiot...

Page 43: ...odne z dyrektywą dotyczącą urządzeń niskonapięciowych 2006 95 EC oraz z dyrektywą wdrażającą komisji regulacyjnej 2009 125 WE Urządzenia komunikacyjne bezprzewodowe wykorzystujące transmisję radiową przeznaczone na rynek europejski spełniają warunki dyrektywy RTTE 1999 5 EC UWAGA Aby uzyskać zgodność z wymogami europejskiej normy CE urządzenie musi być zainstalowane wraz ze sprzętem komputerowym m...

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Page 46: ...fından çalıştırılan ürünler 2009 125 EC Düşük Voltaj Yönetmeliği ve Komisyon Düzenlemelerini Uygulama Yönetmeliğine 2005 32 EC uygundur Avrupa piyasasına yönelik İletişim RF kablosuz ürünleri R ve TTE Yönetmeliği 1999 5 EC ile uyumludur DİKKAT Avrupa CE gereksinimleriyle uyumlu olması için bu cihazın B Sınıfı sınırlarına uygun olan CE sertifikalı bilgisayar donanımları ile birlikte kurulması gerek...

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