Creative Blaster Modem User manual

Sound Blaster
Wireless MultiPlay System
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User’s Guide

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Congratulations!
The Sound Blaster®Wireless MultiPlay System, combined with the Creative Music Server
software, lets you playback and control different music simultaneously wherever you are in
your home, wirelessly. You can expand your wireless system by adding on other Sound Blaster
Wireless devices.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
•Microsoft
®Windows®7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista®32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or
higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows
XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2004 or later
•Intel
®Core™ Duo, AMD Athlon™ 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent processor, 2.4 GHz or faster
•Intel,AMD
®or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM recommended)
• 600 MB of free hard disk space
• Available USB 2.0 port (For support of up to 4 independent audio streams. USB 1.1 supports only up
to 2 independent audio streams.)
• CD or DVD drive, OR a broadband internet connection (required for software installation)
NOTE • The following terms used throughout this User’s Guide refer to these devices:
- Transmitter: Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay
- Controller: Sound Blaster Wireless Touch Controller
- Receiver: Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver
• You may add up to four receivers, including Sound Blaster Wireless headphones
and speakers, if you are managing different output streams.
• For latest information on other Sound Blaster Wireless devices available to
expand your wireless system, visit www.soundblaster.com.
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*Available separately Sound Blaster
Wireless Receiver
Sound Blaster Wireless
Headphones*
Creative GigaWorks
T20W Series II*
Sound Blaster
Wireless MultiPlay
Sound Blaster Wireless
Touch Controller

About Your Devices 2
About Your Devices
Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay (Transmitter)
NOTE The USB extension docking station allows you to:
• Connect the Transmitter to your computer if it is not physically possible to
connect directly to the USB port due to obstruction of neighboring USB devices.
• Extend or move the Transmitter to another location with better wireless
reception.
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1 Adjustable USB connector
2 Connect button
3 Connect LED
Lights up green when wireless streaming is
enabled and ready. Flashes to indicate pairing
with a wireless receiver or other supported
device.
4 Power LED
Lights up blue when connected to the
computer’s USB port and computer is turned
on. Flashes when volume is muted.
5 Microphone/Line In jack
6 Headphone/Line Out jack
7 USB extension docking station
See Note below.

About Your Devices 3
Sound Blaster Wireless Touch Controller (Controller)
The Controller is a wireless receiver designed to let you remotely control the Transmitter’s
music playback and wireless features.
Charging the Controller
Before first use, charge the Controller for at least 6 hours. When fully charged, the “battery
full” icon is displayed on the display screen.
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1 Mini speakers
2 Speaker volume buttons
3 Touch screen display
4 Power button
Press to turn on.
Press and hold to turn off.
5 Home button
6 Headphone jack
7 Speaker on/off switch
8NowPlayingbutton
9 5V DC charging port
10 Hardware reset
Use only if the Controller stops
responding. Wireless zones will be
retained after a hardware reset.
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1 Power outlet
2 Power adapter
3DC-to-USBcable
4 5V DV charging port
5 Battery icon

About Your Devices 4
Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver (Receiver)
Connecting Speakers to your Receiver
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1Power/Standbyand
Play/Pause button
Press to turn on.
Press and hold to enable Standby mode.
2 Next/Fast forward button
Press and hold to Fast forward.
3 Previous/Rewind button
Press and hold to Rewind.
4PowerLED
Lights up white when turned on. Lights
up red when on standby mode.
5 Line Out jack
6 RCA Audio Line Out jacks
7 Connect LED button
Lights up green when paired with
transmitter. Flashes to indicate pairing
in progress.
8 5V DC In jack
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1 Powered stereo or 2.1 speakers
2 Stereo to RCA cable
3 Stereo cable
(available separately)
4 Power adapter
5 Power outlet

Setting Up Your Wireless System 5
Setting Up Your Wireless System
This section shows you how to set up your wireless system consisting of your Transmitter,
Controller and Receiver.
• Step 1: Connect the Transmitter to your computer’s USB port ... page 5
• Step 2: Install Software ... page 6
• Step 3: Set up the Transmitter ... page 6
• Step 4: Pair the Controller. ... page 8
• Step 5: Pair the Receiver ... page 9
Step 1: Connect the Transmitter to your computer’s USB port
TIP • While doing the setup, place your devices near each other and pair (wirelessly
connect) them before placing your receivers at other locations up to 30 meters
away from the Transmitter.
• Signal quality between the Transmitter and Receiver/Controller may be affected
by any object or structure (for example, multiple walls) that is between the units.
Experiment with different positions if necessary.
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Install Software 6
Step 2: Install Software
To control your wireless music streaming and manage separate playlists for each zone, you
must install the drivers and applications provided on the installation CD. If you are using a
notebook that does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the installation software from
www.soundblaster.com/SBWirelessMultiPlay.
For all supported Windows OS
1If prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.
2Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it
does not, follow the steps below:
i. Click Start -> My Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open Autoplay or Autoplay.
3To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
4When prompted, restart your computer.
Step 3: Set up the Transmitter
1Click Start -> Programs or All Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Wireless MultiPlay ->
Creative Music Server.
The first time you launch Creative Music Server, the Wireless Setup Wizard will run
automatically to guide you through setting up your transmitter and receivers. If not, click the
Wireless Control Setup icon, then click the Wizard button.
2Select the Reset the transmitter for a
completely new setup option.
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Set up the Transmitter 7
3Select Zone for the mode of operation,
and Auto for the Radio Frequency (RF)
channel to use.
4Select “Sound Blaster Wireless Touch
Controller” from the list as you will be
pairing with the Controller next.
5Click the Connect button.
You should then proceed to perform the
next step within three(3) min to complete
the pairing with the Controller.

Pair the Controller. 8
Step 4: Pair the Controller.
1Press the Power button on the Controller to turn it on.
2Tap Next on the Pairing Wizard screen.
3Tap Connect.
Once paired, the Connect LED on the transmitter
will light up green and a Zone will be shown on
the Controller.
4A test tone will be played to the Controller to
confirm the connection.
NOTE Only one controller can be paired for each wireless system.
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Pair the Receiver 9
Step 5: Pair the Receiver
1Click the Add Receiver... button on the
Wireless Setup Wizard window.
2Select “Sound Blaster Wireless
Receiver” from the list. Alternatively, you
can enter or select an appropriate label
and image for the Receiver (e.g., select
“Bedroom” if the Receiver will eventually
be placed in the bedroom).
3Click the Connect button.
4Turn on your Receiver and the attached speakers. Press the Connect button at the back of the
receiver. Once the Transmitter and Receiver are paired successfully, the Connect LED lights
up green and remain on. You should also hear a test tone played through the speakers that
are attached to the Receiver.
5You can now play and enjoy wireless music throughout your home. For more information on
playing and streaming music, see “Playing and Managing Music” on page 12.
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