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Contents
Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................... Model Number, Serial Number and MAC Address ..................................................................... Product Registration ...................................................................
Playing a Smart Playlist .................................................................................................................. Playing a Favorite Playlist .............................................................................................................. Playing songs from an artist ......................................................................................................... Playing songs from an album ......................................................................
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................
Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Entertainment.
Product Registration Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your product during installation, or at www.creative.com/register. Benefits include: ❑ Service and product support from Creative ❑ Exclusive updates on promotions and events Technical Support and Warranty Technical Support information can be found on the Installation CD. d:\support\\support.pdf Warranty information can be found on the Installation CD as well. d:\warranty\\\warranty.pdf (replace d:\ with the drive let
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Entertainment At A Glance
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Entertainment At A Glance Wireless MP3 Receiver 1 FIND REMOTE button ❍ Activates a beeping sound from the Remote Control. Use this feature if you need to locate your Remote Control ❍ Assigns a Remote Control to a Wireless MP3 Receiver. This lets you a Remote Control with different Wireless MP3 Receivers. See "Using Your Remote Control" on page 4-1 for more information.
4 OPTICAL OUT connector ❍ Connects to the optical input of a speaker system (available separately) 5 LINE OUT jacks ❍ Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs of a speaker system (available separately) 6 6V AC IN connector ❍ Connects to a power outlet using the supplied power adapter Your Sound Blaster Wireless Entertainment At A Glance 2-2
Remote Control Your Sound Blaster Wireless Entertainment At A Glance 2-3
1 Power button ❍ Turns on your Wireless MP3 Receiver or sets it to standby 2 LCD ❍ Displays menu options 3 NOW PLAYING button ❍ Shows Now Playing List menu on the Remote Control LCD 4 MENU button ❍ Shows main menu on the Remote Control LCD 5 LIBRARY button ❍ Shows Music Library menu on the Remote Control LCD ❍ Up and Down buttons scroll through menu options on the LCD 6 Navigation buttons ❍ Right button selects a highlighted menu option, or shows a list of additional options for the highlig
Pause button ❍ Pauses playback 12 MODE button ❍ Toggles between Normal, Repeat, Repeat All and Shuffle play modes ❍ Assigns a Remote Control to a Wireless MP3 Receiver. This lets you a Remote Control with different Wireless MP3 Receivers. See "Using Your Remote Control" on page 4-1 for more information. 13 MUTE button ❍ Mutes the volume. volume is muted.
Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Install Wireless Entertainment 1. Before you begin, turn on your computer and make sure your wireless router or access point is set up and working properly. 2. Turn on your computer and connect your Wireless Entertainment to your computer’s USB port using the supplied USB cable. Figure 3-1 3. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows Autoplay mode and starts running automatically.
Step 2: Add songs to the Now Playing List 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. If the settings you have entered are incompatible with your selected network, the Wireless Entertainment Setup Wizard will return you to the first setup page so you can enter your settings again. 8. Disconnect your Wireless Entertainment from your computer when you are prompted to do so. 1.
2. Connect your Wireless MP3 Receiver to speakers or a home stereo system (both available separately). Figure 3-3 Step 4: Play Music 3. Connect your Wireless MP3 Receiver to a power outlet using the supplied power adapter, and turn on the power of the power outlet (if necessary). 1. Insert three AA batteries into the Remote Control and press the Power button on your Remote Control. 2. Click the Play button on your Remote Control to start playing songs that are in the Now Playing List. 3.
Using Your Remote Control
Using Your Remote Control Selecting Menu Options You can use the Navigation buttons to scroll and select menu options. For example, if you are in the Now Playing List menu: 1. Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll up and down the menu. 2. Press the Right button to select a highlighted menu option, or show a list of additional options for the highlighted menu option. 3. Press the Left 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right 3.
Playing a Playlist 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right 3. Scroll to the Playlist option and press the Right 4. Scroll to a Playlist and press the Play button to start play back, or press the OK button to add the songs in the selected Playlist to the Now Playing List. To view the songs listed under the highlighted Playlist, press the Right button. button. button. You can use Wireless Entertainment to create Playlists.
3. Scroll to a Favorite Playlist and press the Play button to start play back or press the OK button to add the songs in the selected Favorite Playlist to the Now Playing List. To view the songs listed under the highlighted Favorite Playlist, press the Right button. You can use Wireless Entertainment Application to assign Favorite Playlists. For more information about using Wireless Entertainment Application, refer to its online help.
4. Scroll to a Playlist and press the Play button to start play back, or press the OK button to add the songs from the selected Genre to the Now Playing List. To view the Artists listed under the highlighted Genre, press the Right button. Viewing the Now Playing List Press the NOW PLAYING button to view the Now Playing List. You can view the Now Playing List at anytime.
To display the Info menu Using one Remote Control with different Wireless MP3 Receivers Checking the Battery Status 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Scroll to the Info option and press the Right button. If you have more than one Wireless MP3 Receiver, you can use one Remote Control to control all the Wireless MP3 Receivers. However, you can only control one Wireless MP3 Receiver at a time.
About Music Files
About Music Files Overview You can download music files from Internet music sites, or "rip" music files from audio CDs to your computer. Music files that you add to the Wireless Entertainment Application must, however, be MP3 or WMA files. MP3 and WMA files are music files that have lossy compression encoding, which means that some data is lost during compression. However, using standard sampling rates and bitrates will ensure that these music files retain much of their audio quality.
The time needed for a successful audio extraction depends on: ❑ CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive speed ❑ defects, like scratches on the audio CD ❑ error-checking features on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive To rip an audio CD using Creative MediaSource Organizer 1. Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Launch Creative MediaSource Organizer by clicking the Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer icon on your desktop. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions This section covers common problems you might encounter or questions you might have while using your player. If you have a technical problem with this product, you may wish to consult our self-help tool “Knowledgebase” for online troubleshooting and solutions. Go to www.creative.com and select your region.
Maintenance and Safety Advice
Maintenance and Safety Advice Wireless MP3 Receiver and Remote Control ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Store away from direct sunlight. Do not expose to heat or fire. Avoid using or storing in surroundings that exceed 45°C (113°F). Keep away from excessive moisture. Do not subject to excessive force or impact. Do not modify or disassemble. Only clean the product with a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners. Only qualified personnel should repair or service the product.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Wireless MP3 Receiver Standards ❑ IEEE 802.11b Interface ❑ USB 1.1 port for Wireless MP3 Receiver installation and configuration ❑ Two RCA jacks for analog output ❑ Optical connector for optical SPDIF output Antenna ❑ Built-in antenna (2.4 GHz) Frequency Band ❑ 2.412–2.462 GHz Data Rate ❑ 11, 5.
Remote Control LCD ❑ 132 x 64 pixel backlit display Frequency Band ❑ For US (FCC): 906 MHz, 910 MHz, 917 MHz, 924 MHz ❑ For Europe (CE): 433.3 MHz, 433.7 MHz, 434.1 MHz, 434.
Glossary
Glossary Ad-hoc mode A small peer-to-peer network mode, in which wireless clients are connected to each other directly without using an access point. Some of the wireless clients are part of the network for a limited duration. They are also in close proximity with the rest of the network. According to the IEEE 802.11b specification, Ad-hoc mode is referred to as an independent basic service set.
Encryption A procedure to convert a file from its original form to one that can be read only by the intended recipient. IEEE 802.11 A family of wireless network standards, which includes 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, and 802.11g. The original 802.11 standard was first approved in 1997 but was not very successful because it was relatively slow at 2 Mbps. IEEE 802.11b A high-bit wireless network standard that works on the 2.4 GHz band and utilizes DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum) technology.
LAN (Local Area Network) A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to an office, single building, or group of buildings. MAC (Media Access Control) address A unique number that is assigned by manufacturers to each Ethernet network device. A MAC address lets a network identify Ethernet network devices at the hardware level. Router A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks using the same or different protocols.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is promoted by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). It places a stamp of certification on wireless products that are interoperable with other 802.11b compliant products.