Creative SB1590 Manuale utente

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Sound Blaster

E5! This portable headphone amplifier and USB

DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) features powerful noise reduction microphones that record clean,

high quality audio directly to smart devices or PCs and Macs. The built-in powerful SB-Axx1™ sound and

voice processor with SBX

Pro Studio™ technology was designed to perfectly deliver our legendary

microphone reverb engine and produce an amazing cinematic audio playback experience. The Sound

Blaster E5 provides support for high performance headphones for a studio-grade listening experience

and it also comes with dual headphone jacks for easy music sharing. It also boasts NFC for one-touch

Bluetooth

pairing.

Package Checklist

Your Sound Blaster E5 package comes with the following:

l The Sound Blaster E5

l Micro-USB 2.0 cable

l 3.5 mm (1/8") Mini-TOSLINK cable

l Two elastic bands

l Desk stand

l Quick Start leaflet

Minimum System Requirements

For Windows

l Intel

Core™2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended

l Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard

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 (Service Pack 1 or higher)

l 1 GB RAM

l >600 MB of free hard disk space

l Available USB 2.0/3.0 port (High Speed recommended with driver)

For Mac

l Mac OSX

10.6.8 or higher

l 1 GB RAM

l >600 MB of free hard disk space

l Available USB 2.0/3.0 port (High Speed recommended with software)

For iOS device

l iPhone

/ iPad

running iOS 6.0 or higher for Bluetooth

l iPhone / iPad running iOS 6.0 or higher for USB Host Audio Streaming via Lightning Port

Devices must support Bluetooth V4.1

For Android™ device

l Phone / tablet running Android 2.3 or higher for Bluetooth

l Phone / tablet running Android 4.1 or higher for USB Host Audio Streaming*

* Devices firmware must implement AOA2 protocol that support USB Host Audio Streaming

Sound Blaster E5 – Introduction 1

Registering Your Product

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support

available. You can register your product during installation or at register.creative.com.

Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

More Help

For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.com. The site

also includes information on making purchases, technical help and the latest software updates.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with

the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.

When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via 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 visit support.soundblaster.com.

Note:

First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a

browser component required for system analysis. Check to ensure that this content is signed by

Creative Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.

Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer

running Creative Software AutoUpdate.

Sound Blaster E5 – Introduction 2

About Your Hardware

The Sound Blaster E5 has input and output jacks to enable connection to various devices while controls

on the side give you basic control over your audio device.

CAUTION:

Do not store the device in high temperatures or leave the device in a car exposed

to direct sunlight for a long period of time. High temperatures may damage the

device or battery.

Sound Blaster E5

Control /

Indicator

Description

Microphones

Built-in stereo microphones with horizontal or vertical

orientation sensor.

Note:

Only one pair of microphones will be enabled at a

time, depending on the orientation of the device.

NFC receptor

Tap your NFC-enabled device on the Sound Blaster E5 to

instantly pair and connect.

Sound Blaster E5 – About Your Hardware 3

Controls & Indicators

3 4 5 6

Control /

Indicator

Description

3 Power / Bluetooth

button and

indicator

Power / Bluetooth button

l Power On – Press and hold 1 sec

l Bluetooth pairing – Press and hold 2 sec

l Power Off – Press and hold 4 sec

Indicator

l White: Power ON

l Blue (blinking): Bluetooth discovery/pairing mode

l Blue: Bluetooth connected

l Off: Power OFF

4 SBX / Call button

and indicator

SBX button

l Toggles SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements ON/OFF.

Call button

l Press once to answer/end a call.

l Press and hold 2 sec to reject an incoming call.

l Press and hold 2 sec to activate your mobile device's

Voice Assistant.

Indicator

l White: SBXPro Studio ON

l White (blinking): Call in progress

l Off: SBXPro Studio OFF

5 Headphone Gain

switch

(Low / High)

Switches the headphones gain level.

l Low: For headphones with low impedance (32 ~ 120

ohms). Gain: up to 5 dB.

l High: For headphones with high impedance (120 ~

600 ohms). Gain: up to 15 dB.

Power / Battery

indicator

The three white LEDs show the power status (ON or OFF)

of the Sound Blaster E5 and its battery level.

l Lighted: Power ON. The lighted LEDs show the

current battery level.

l Flashing: Battery is charging. The flashing LED shows

the charge level.

l Off: Power OFF.

Sound Blaster E5 – About Your Hardware 4

Input / Output Jacks

Top Bottom

7 7

9 10 11 12

Jack / Control Description

Headphone jacks

Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8-

inch) plug.

8 Volume control

knob

Adjusts the audio output volume.

Increase volume: Turn clockwise

Decrease volume: Turn anti-clockwise

Mute or unmute the volume: Press once

Line / Mic / Optical In

jack

Connects to line-level sources (smartphones, tablets,

MP3 players) with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) plug.

Connects to microphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8- inch)

plug.

Connects to optical digital sources (video game consoles,

DVD players, AV receivers) with a Mini-TOSLINK cable.

Line / Optical Out

jack

Connects to powered analog speakers with a 3.50 mm

(1/8-inch) plug.

Connects to optical digital devices (video game consoles,

DVD players, AV receivers) with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch)

Mini-TOSLINK cable.

USB Host port

Connects to an iPhone/iPad for audio playback or

recording.

Connects to an Android phone/tablet for audio playback.

USB port

Connects to USB ports of PC/Mac for audio playback or

recording.

Alternatively, you may connect it to the power socket via

a USB power adapter (DC 5V, 1A) to charge it.

Sound Blaster E5 – About Your Hardware 5

Setting Up Your Audio Device

Step 1: Charging your Sound Blaster E5

Connect your Sound Blaster E5 directly to a USB port on your computer.

You can also connect to a wall outlet using USB power adapter* (not included).

* DC 5V, 1 A

Charge your Sound Blaster E5 for approximately 4 to 5 hours.

It is recommended that you charge it for at least 8 hours before it is used for the first time.

Note:

Lithium-ion 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.

Sound Blaster E5 can be charged even when it is powered off. If a power source is present, it will go

into charging mode 3 seconds after it is powered off.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 6

Step 2: Turning On Sound Blaster E5

Press the Power / Bluetooth button to turn on Sound Blaster E5.

l Power On – Press and hold 1 sec

l Bluetooth pairing – Press and hold 2 sec

l Power Off – Press and hold 4 sec

Battery level indication

In On mode, the three white LEDs light up according to the battery level of your Sound Blaster E5.

Low Full

When charging during Off mode, the LEDs will light up according to the battery level, and the flashing

LED shows the charge level. All LEDs will turn off when fully charged.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 7

Step 3: Connecting to an Audio Source

One-touch pairing with NFC

You may pair your NFC-enabled devices (such as Bluetooth mobile devices) with the Sound Blaster E5

with a single tap using NFC technology. Simply follow these steps to connect them.

Action LED Status Device Status

1 Turn ON the NFC feature on your

device. And touch your device on

the NFC logo on Sound Blaster E5.

If prompted "Are you sure you

want to pair the Bluetooth

device?", tap "Yes".

Bluetooth indicator lights

up in 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 Sound Blaster E5 again.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 8

Manual Bluetooth pairing

To enjoy your favorite music from your Bluetooth devices, simply follow these steps to connect them.

Action LED Status Device Status

1 Press and hold Power /

Bluetooth button for 2seconds.

Bluetooth indicator blinks

in blue.

Pairing mode.

Ready to be paired with

new device.

2 Turn ON the Bluetooth feature on

your device.

Search and select "Sound Blaster

E5".

If password is required, enter

0000 and connect to it.

Bluetooth indicator lights

up in blue.

Ready to stream music.

Note:

If no pairing is done within 60 seconds, Bluetooth pairing mode will be deactivated.

Bluetooth pairing between these devices may vary depending upon the model type. Consult your

device’s manual on how to pair.

The Sound Blaster E5 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

existing two devices first before connecting it to the other device.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 9

Connecting to a computer via USB

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a) Micro-USB cable

(b) Desktop

Note:

Connecting the Sound Blaster E5 to a USB hub is not recommended.

Setting the Sound Blaster E5 as the default audio device

For Windows

1. Go to Control Panel and click Sound.

2. Click the Playback tab, select Sound Blaster E5, then click the Set Default button.

3. Click the Recording tab, select the required Sound Blaster E5 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 E5.

3. Click the Input tab, then select the required Sound Blaster E5 recording device.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 10

Connecting to a mobile device via USB Host

(a)

(c)

(b)

(a) USB cable

(not included)

(b) Smartphone

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 11

Connecting to line-in sources (e.g. MP3 player, CD player)

(a)

(b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo analog cable

(available separately)

(b) PC/Mac

(d) Portable media player

(e) DAT/CD players

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 12

Connecting to optical-in sources (e.g. DVD/Blu-ray player, TV set)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) Mini-TOSLINK cable

(b) DVD player

(d) Game console

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 13

Step 4: Connecting to Headphones / Microphones / Speakers

Connecting to headphones

CAUTION:

Set the appropriate gain level (L or H) before connecting your headphones to the Headphone jack to

prevent damaging your headphones.

Low: For headphones with low impedance (32 ~ 120 ohms). Gain: up to 5 dB.

High: For headphones with high impedance (120 ~ 600 ohms). Gain: up to 15 dB.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 14

Connecting to microphones

For Windows

1. Go to Control Panel and click Sound.

2. Click the Recording tab, select Sound Blaster E5 (External Mic), then click the SetDefault

button.

For Mac

1. Go to System Preferences and click Sound.

2. Click the Input tab, then select Sound Blaster E5 (External Mic).

Note:

You can only use one external microphone at a time.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 15

Connecting to speakers

ASS

REB

OFF

AUX IN

MAX

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) 3.5 mm 2-channel audio cable

(available separately)

(b) Analog speakers

(d) Digital speakers

Note:

Line Out audio is muted if a device is connected to the Headphone jacks.

Sound Blaster E5 – Setting Up Your Audio Device 16

Installing and Uninstalling Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster E5 audio device, you need to install device drivers and

applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the device drivers and applications

to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To learn how to

do so in all supported Windows and Mac operating systems, consult the following sections:

l Installing Drivers and Applications

l Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

l Installing the Mobile App

Installing Drivers and Applications

Ensure that your audio device is connected before proceeding. For instructions on

connecting your audio device, consult your Quick Start leaflet.

After you have connected your audio device, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects

your audio device and searches for device drivers.

For Windows OS

1. Using a standard web browser, visit support.creative.com.

2. Locate Sound Blaster E5 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 Control Panel.

For Mac OS

1. Using a standard web browser, visit support.creative.com.

2. Locate Sound Blaster E5 and the software package for your Mac OS.

3. Download this package into your local hard disk.

4. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.

5. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.

6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

7. Launch the Sound Blaster E-Series Control Panel from the Applications > Creative folder.

Note:

Depending on your operating system, model and software version, the user interface or color theme

may differ.

Sound Blaster E5 – Installing and Uninstalling Software 17

Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

In the event that an uninstallation is required (such as for upgrades), please follow the following

procedure.

Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still running

during uninstallation will not be removed.

For Windows OS

1. From the Control Panel, click Uninstall a program.

2. Select Sound Blaster E5.

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 Sound Blaster E5.

3. Click the Uninstall button.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Sound Blaster E5 – Installing and Uninstalling Software 18

Installing the Mobile App

Sound Blaster Central (for iOS and Android)

Sound Blaster E5 comes with an amazing app, Sound Blaster Central, that supports both iOS and

Android OS, so you can customize your audio – you now have total control right from the palm of your

hand. Download Sound Blaster Central from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Sound Blaster E5 – Installing and Uninstalling Software 19

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