Creative Labs DAPWLRF02 Creative Wireless MP3 Receiver DAARF0001 User Manual Introduction

Creative Labs Inc Creative Wireless MP3 Receiver DAARF0001 Introduction

Users Manual

User’s GuideCreative Sound Blaster Wireless MusicInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes only.The Software License Agreement is found in a separate folder on the Installation CD.Copyright © 2003 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.Version 1.0August 2003The Creative logo, the Sound Blaster logo, Blaster, I-trigue and Creative MediaSource are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.
Contents
-i -iContents1 IntroductionPackage Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 1-1Model Number, Serial Number and MAC Address ..................................................................... 1-1Product Registration ................................................................................................................................ 1-2Technical Support and Warranty ........................................................................................................ 1-2Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................... 1-22 Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A GlanceWireless Receiver .................................................................................................................................... 2-1Attaching the stand (optional) .................................................................................................... 2-3Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................... 2-43 Getting StartedStep 1: Install Software ............................................................................................................................ 3-1Step 2: Add tracks to PC Music Library ............................................................................................ 3-4Step 3: Set up Wireless Receiver ........................................................................................................ 3-5Step 4: Play Music ................................................................................................................................... 3-104 Using Your Remote ControlSelecting Menu Options ......................................................................................................................... 4-1Using Multiple Wireless Receivers ..................................................................................................... 4-1Playing Music .............................................................................................................................................. 4-2Playing a Favorite Playlist .............................................................................................................. 4-2Playing a Smart Playlist .................................................................................................................. 4-2
-ii -iiPlaying a Playlist ............................................................................................................................... 4-3Playing tracks in the Now Playing List ...................................................................................... 4-3Playing tracks from an artist ........................................................................................................ 4-3Playing tracks from an album ...................................................................................................... 4-3Playing tracks from a genre ......................................................................................................... 4-4Playing a track .................................................................................................................................. 4-4Playing all tracks .............................................................................................................................. 4-4Viewing the Now Playing List ............................................................................................................... 4-5Setting Play Modes ................................................................................................................................... 4-5Viewing Configuration Information .................................................................................................... 4-5Checking Battery Status ......................................................................................................................... 4-65 Configuring SettingsConfiguring Your Wireless Receiver ................................................................................................. 5-1Configuring Smart Playlist preferences .............................................................................................. 5-2Configuring FAVORITES buttons ..................................................................................................... 5-2AppendixesA About Music FilesOverview ................................................................................................................................................... A-1Downloading from the Internet .......................................................................................................... A-1"Ripping" Audio CDs .............................................................................................................................. A-1B Frequently Asked QuestionsInstallation and Configuration ............................................................................................................... B-1Operation ................................................................................................................................................... B-3
-iii -iiiSpeakers ...................................................................................................................................................... B-7Updates ........................................................................................................................................................ B-7C Maintenance and Safety AdviceWireless Receiver and Remote Control ......................................................................................... C-1Batteries ..................................................................................................................................................... C-1D Technical SpecificationsWireless Receiver ................................................................................................................................... D-1Remote Control ...................................................................................................................................... D-2E Glossary
Introduction
Introduction 1-1IntroductionThank you for choosing the Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Music.Package Contents The following items are included in your package:❑Wireless Receiver and stand❑Remote Control and three AA batteries❑Power adapter❑USB cable❑RCA-to-miniplug cable❑Quick Start leaflet❑Installation CDMinimum System Requirements❑Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows XP❑Intel® Pentium® II 350 MHz or equivalent❑128 MB RAM❑100 MB of free hard disk space (more space is required for storing music files)❑CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation❑Available USB port for installation and configuration❑Network interface to an IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless network with a wireless router or access point. Network interface can be a built-in, PCI, USB or PCMCIA interface that supports 10/100 BaseT (Cat-5), 802.11b or 802.11g networks.Model Number, Serial Number and MAC AddressYou will find a model number, a serial number and a MAC address on your Wireless Receiver.You will need to provide model and serial numbers when contacting Technical Support. Additionally, you will need the MAC address if you have enabled the MAC address security feature on your wireless network. Refer to the User’s Guide of your wireless router or access point to learn how to use the MAC address security feature.
Introduction 1-2Product 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 eventsTechnical Support and WarrantyTechnical Support information can be found on the Installation CD.d:\support\<language>\support.pdfWarranty information can be found on the Installation CD as well.d:\warranty\<region>\<language>\warranty.pdf(replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, <region> with the geographical region you are in, and <language> with the language that the document is in)Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of the Warranty period.Document Conventions This User’s Guide uses the following icons to highlight useful or urgent information. Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature.Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature.Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Use this information to avoid risky situations.Warning! This warns you of possible hazards to yourself or your product, that may result in injury or damage.
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-1Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A GlanceWireless Receiver123456Figure 2-1: Front and rear views of the Wireless Receiver
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-2FIND 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 Receiver. This lets you use a Remote Control with different Wireless Receivers. See "Using Your Remote Control" on page 4-1 for more information.Light Emitting Diode (LED)❍Left (or top) LED lights up green when your Wireless Receiver is connected to a power source and powered on, and lights up red when connected to a power source and on standby.❍Right (or bottom) LED lights up green during playback. It flashes green when connecting to the SB Wireless Music Server, flashes amber when you are configuring settings, and flashes red when booting up.USB port❍Connects to your computer’s USB port using the supplied USB cable when your are installing and configuring the Wireless ReceiverOPTICAL OUT connector❍Connects to the optical input of speakers or a home stereo system (both available separately)LINE OUT jacks❍Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs of speakers or a home stereo system (both available separately)6V AC IN connector❍Connects to a power outlet using the supplied power adapter123456
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-3Attaching the stand (optional)Figure 2-2: Attaching the stand to your Wireless Receiver (optional)
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-4Remote Control573128910111213141546Figure 2-3: Front view of the Remote Control
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-5MENU button ❍Displays main menu on the LCDNOW PLAYING button❍Displays the track details of the currently playing track. If nothing is playing, or the NOW PLAYING button is pressed a second time, the Now Playing Track List is displayed.Previous button ❍Press to go to the previous trackStop button❍Press to stop playback❍Press and hold to delete all tracks in the Now Playing ListPause button ❍Pauses and resumes playbackMODE button❍Toggles between Normal, Shuffle , Repeat All and Shuffle/Repeat All play modes❍Assigns a Remote Control to a Wireless Receiver. This lets you a Remote Control with different Wireless Receivers. See "Using Your Remote Control" on page 4-1 for more information.Power button ❍Turns on your Wireless Receiver or sets it to standbyLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)❍Lets you view the MP3 and WMA files in the PC Music LibraryLIBRARY button ❍Displays PC Music Library menu on the LCD123456789
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-6Navigation buttons❍Up and Down buttons scroll through menu options on the LCD❍Right button selects a highlighted menu option, or shows a list of additional options for the highlighted menu option❍Left button returns to the previous menu❍OK button selects a highlighted menu option. If the menu option is an artist, album, track or playlist, it is added to the Now Playing List.Play button❍Press to start playback❍Press and hold to add highlighted menu option to the Now Playing ListNext button ❍Press to go to the next trackVolume buttons ❍Increases or decreases playback volumeMUTE button ❍Mutes the volume. appears on the LCD when the volume is muted.FAVORITES buttons❍Play back Favorite Playlists that you have assigned to these buttons. You can use Wireless Music Application to assign Favorite Playlists. For more information, see "Configuring FAVORITES buttons" on page 5-2.101112131415
Your Sound Blaster Wireless Music At A Glance 2-7LCD overview
Getting Started
Getting Started 3-1Getting StartedDO NOT connect your Wireless Receiver to your computer until you have installed the software.Step 1: Install Software 1. Turn on your computer and make sure your wireless router or access point is set up and working properly.2. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.The disc supports Windows Autoplay mode and starts running automatically. If not, you need to enable the Windows auto-insert notification feature for your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. For more information, see "Installation and Configuration" on page B-1.3. For Windows XP only: When the Hardware Installation error message appears, click the Continue Anyway button.• If your wireless router or access can be configured as a DHCP server feature, you should enable this feature. This will make it easy to add other devices (for example, another Wireless Receiver) to your wireless network.•If you are setting up multiple Wireless Receivers, make sure you set them up one at a time.Figure 3-1: Windows XP Hardare Installation error message
Getting Started 3-24. If yours is the only wireless network operating in the vicinity, the software will automatically detect and connect to it. If not, the SB Wireless Music Configuration — Network dialog box will appear. Select a network from the list available networks, and click the Next button.If your network is not listed, click the Scan button to refresh the list of available networks, or select the Use this SSID option and enter the SSID of the network you want to connect to.5. If the selected network is WEP encrypted, enter the encryption information in the SB Wireless Music Configuration — Encryption dialog box, and click the Next button. Refer to the User’s Guide of your wireless router or access point to learn how to check your network’s encryption information.6. In the SB Wireless Music Configuration — IP Settings dialog box, we recommend that you select the Obtain an IP address automatically option. Only select the Use the following IP address option if you are familiar with setting up a static IP address.7. Click the Next button.8. Click the OK button. If the settings you have selected are incompatible with your network, you will return to the first setup page so that you can select the correct settings.9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation, and restart you computer when you are prompted to do so.If your network is WEP enabled, make sure it is in Open mode. Share Key mode is not supported by Sound Blaster Wireless Music.
Getting Started 3-310. When your computer restarts, connect your Wireless Receiver to your computer’s USB port using the supplied USB cable when you are prompted to do so.Figure 3-2: Connecting your Wireless Receiver to your computer’s USB port
Getting Started 3-4Step 2: Add tracks to PC Music Library1. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer should automatically launch when your computer restarts after installation. To manually launch Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer, double-click the Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer icon (Figure 3-3) on your desktop.2. If you are not already in Creative MediaSource Organizer, click the Player/Organizer View button.3. On the Task bar, click the Import button, and select Import Tracks.The Import Wizard dialog box appears.4. In the My Computer: panel, locate the ripped or downloaded music files that you want to add to the PC Music Library.5. Click a folder to display the tracks in it. The list of tracks is displayed in the panel beneath the My Computer: panel.6. To add a track, select it from the panel beneath the My Computer: panel and click the Add File-> button.7. To add a folder, select it from the My Computer: panel and click the Add Folder button.A list of tracks is displayed in the Files to be imported panel.8. Click the Continue button.9. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish adding tracks to the PC Music Library.For information on ripping and downloading music files, see "About Music Files" on page A-1.Figure 3-3
Getting Started 3-5Step 3: Set up Wireless Receiver1. Decide where you would like to place your Wireless Receiver. For optimum performance, make sure your Wireless Receiver is placed on a flat surface that is at least 50 cm (20 inches) from the floor, and where there is minimum obstruction between your Wireless Receiver and your wireless router or access point.2. Connect your Wireless Receiver to speakers or a home stereo system (both available separately).Connecting to speakersYou can either connect speakers to the LINE OUT jacks or the OPTICAL OUT connector of your Wireless Receiver.RCA-to-miniplug cableAudio input jack of 2 or 2.1channel speakersFigure 3-4: Connecting 2.1 channel speakers to the LINE OUT jacks of your Wireless Receiver
Getting Started 3-6Optical input connector of2 or 2.1 channel speakersFigure 3-5: Connecting 2.1 channel speakers to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your Wireless ReceiverOptical cable (available separately)
Getting Started 3-7Connecting to a home stereo systemYou can either connect a home stereo system to the LINE OUT jacks or the OPTICAL OUT connector of your Wireless Receiver.• On your home stereo system, connect the RCA cable to either the CD inputs or the auxiliary inputs (or other inputs if these are unavailable).• When you turn on your home stereo system, make sure that the stereo receiver or AV Amplifier is in the correct input mode. For example, make sure you select auxilliary mode if your Wireless Receiver is connectied the auxiliaryinputs.Figure 3-6: Connecting a home stereo system to the LINE OUT jacks of your Wireless ReceiverRCA cable (available separately)RCA input jacks of a stereo receiver or AV Amplifier
Getting Started 3-8Figure 3-7: Connecting a home stereo system to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your Wireless ReceiverOptical cable (available separately)Optical input connector of a stereo receiver or AV Amplifier
Getting Started 3-93. Connect your Wireless Receiver to a power outlet using the supplied power adapter, and turn on the power outlet if necessary.Figure 3-8: Connecting your Wireless Receiver to a power outlet
Getting Started 3-10Step 4: Play Music 1. Insert three AA batteries into the Remote Control..2. Press the Power button on your Remote Control.Your Remote Control is automatically assigned to your Wireless Receiver if you have only one Wireless Receiver installed on your wireless network. If not, you will need to manually assign the Remote Control to the Wireless Receiver that you are installing. For more information, see "To assign a Remote Control to a Wireless Receiver" on page 4-13. When the main menu appears on the LCD, click the Play button on your Remote Control to start playing tracks in the PC Music Library.Make sure your Remote Control is no more than 10 meters (33 feet) when you set up and use your Remote Control.Figure 3-9: Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
Getting Started 3-114. Press the Volume buttons on your Remote Control to increase or decrease the volume.For more information about using the Remote Control, see "Using Your Remote Control" on page 4-1.
Using Your Remote Control
Using Your Remote Control 4-1Using Your Remote ControlSelecting 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 or OK button to select a highlighted menu option, or show a list of additional options for the highlighted menu option.3. Press the Left button to return to the previous menu.Using Multiple Wireless ReceiversYou can use up to four Wireless Receivers on a wireless network. If you are using mutilple Wireless Receivers, you can use one Remote Control to control all the Wireless Receivers. However, your Remote Control can only control one Wireless Receiver at a time. To select the Wireless Receiver that your Remote Control controls, you need to assign the Remote Control to the Wireless Receiver that you want to controlTo assign a Remote Control to a Wireless Receiver1. Press and hold the MODE button on the Remote Control until the LED on the Wireless Receiver starts flashing. This may take about 5 seconds.2. Press the FIND REMOTE button on the Wireless Receiver.The Remote Control is now assigned to this Wireless Receiver. Repeat this procedure to assign the Remote Control to another Wireless Receivers.
Using Your Remote Control 4-2Playing MusicPlaying a Favorite PlaylistThe easiest way to play a Favorite Playlist is to press one of the FAVORITES buttons.Alternatively, you can select a Favorite Playlist from the Favorite Playlists menu.To select a Favorite Playlist from the Favorite Playlists menu1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Favorite Playlists option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to a Favorite Playlist and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add the tracks in the selected Favorite Playlist to the Now Playing List.To view the tracks listed under the highlighted Favorite Playlist, press the Right button or OK button.You can use the SB Wireless Music Application to assign Favorite Playlists (see "Configuring FAVORITES buttons" on page 5-2). For more information about using the SB Wireless Music Application, refer to its online help.Playing a Smart Playlist1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the Smart Playlist option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to a Smart Playlist and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add the tracks in the selected Smart Playlist to the Now Playing List.To view the tracks listed under the highlighted Smart Playlist, press the Right button or OK button.A different playlist is created each time Smart Playlist is selected.
Using Your Remote Control 4-3You can use the SB Wireless Music Application to configure Smart Playlist preferences (see "Configuring Smart Playlist preferences" on page 5-2). For more information about using the SB Wireless Music Application, refer to its online help.Playing a Playlist 1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the Playlist option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to a playlist and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add the tracks in the selected playlist to the Now Playing List.To view the tracks listed under the highlighted playlist, press the Right button or OK button.You can use the SB Wireless Music Application to create playlists. For more information about using the SB Wireless Music Application, refer to its online help.Playing tracks in the Now Playing List1. Press the Play button to start playing all tracks in the Now Playing List.2. If the Now Playing List is empty, the Favorite Playlist assigned to the first FAVORITES button plays by default.Playing tracks from an artist1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the Artist option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to the first letter of the artist you want to play and press the Right button or OK button. If the artist starts with a number or punctuation mark, scroll to 0-9 and press the Right button or OK button.
Using Your Remote Control 4-45. Scroll to an artist and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add all tracks from the selected artist to the Now Playing List.To view the albums listed under the highlighted artist, press the Right button or OK button.Playing tracks from an album1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the Album option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to the first letter of the album you want to play and press the Right button or OK button. If the album starts with a number or punctuation mark, scroll to 0-9 and press the Right button or OK button.5. Scroll to an album and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add the tracks from the selected album to the Now Playing List.To view the tracks listed under the highlighted album, press the Right button or OK button.Playing tracks from a genre1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the Genre option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to a genre and press the Play button to start play back, or press and hold the Play button to add the tracks from the selected genre to the Now Playing List.To view the artists listed under the highlighted genre, press the Right button or OK button.
Using Your Remote Control 4-5Playing a track 1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button3. Scroll to the All Tracks option and press the Right button or OK button.4. Scroll to the first letter of the track you want to play and press the Right button or OK button. If the track starts with a number or punctuation mark, scroll to 0-9 and press the Right button or OK button.5. Scroll a track and press the Play button to start playback, or press and hold the Play button to add the selected track to the Now Playing List.Playing all tracks 1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Music Library option and press the Right button or OK button.3. Scroll to the All Tracks option and press the Play button to start playback.Viewing the Now Playing ListPress the NOW PLAYING button to view the Now Playing List. You can view the Now Playing List at anytime. If a track is being played back the following information is displayed:❑artist and album name❑title of the track❑elapsed time❑order number of current track and total number of tracks in the Now Playing List
Using Your Remote Control 4-6Setting Play Modes Press the MODE button to toggle between the following play modes:•NormalResumes playing tracks in sequence.•ShufflePlays all tracks in the Now Playing List in random order. When you select this play mode, the Shuffle icon will appear on the LCD.•Repeat AllRepeats all tracks in the Now Playing List. When you select this play mode, the Repeat All icon will appear on the LCD.•Shuffle/Repeat AllPlays and repeats a random track in the Now Playing List. When you select this play mode, the Shuffle/Repeat All icon will appear on the LCD.Viewing Configuration InformationThe Info menu lets you view the following information:❑Wireless Receiver name❑Wireless Receiver MAC address❑Wireless Receiver IP address❑Wireless Receiver firmware version❑Remote Control firmware version❑number of tracks in PC Music LibraryTo display the Info menu1. Press the MENU button.2. Scroll to the Info option and press the Right button or OK button.
Using Your Remote Control 4-7Checking Battery Status The LCD may display one of the following icons to indicate the battery status:❍Batteries are full❍Batteries are 60% full❍Batteries are 30% full❍Replace your batteries as soon as you can
Configuring Settings
Configuring Settings 5-1Configuring SettingsYou can configure settings using the SB Wireless Music Application. For more information about using SB Wireless Music Application, refer to its online help.To launch the SB Wireless Music ApplicationClick Start -> Programs or All Programs -> Creative -> SB Wireless Music -> SB Wireless Music Application.Configuring Your Wireless Receiver1. In the SB Wireless Music Application, click the Settings button.2. Click the SB Wireless Music Device tab.3. Select your Wireless Receiver from the list box, and click the Edit button.4. Change the settings of your Wireless Receiver and click the OK button.Figure 5-1
Configuring Settings 5-2Configuring Smart Playlist preferences1. In the SB Wireless Music Application, click the Smart Playlist button.2. In the Smart Playlist Manager dialog box, click the New button to create a new Smart Playlist.3. Enter a name for your Smart Playlist in the Smart Playlist Name box.4. Select your preferences and click the OK button.5. To change settings of an existing Smart Playlist, select a Smart Playlist in the Smart Playlist available box of the Smart Playlist Manager dialog box, and click the Edit button.Configuring FAVORITES buttons1. In the SB Wireless Music Application, click the Settings button.2. Click the Favorites Playlist tab.Figure 5-2
Configuring Settings 5-33. Assign playlists to the FAVORITES buttons from the list box of each button.4. Click the OK button.Figure 5-3
About Music Files
About Music Files A-1About Music FilesOverview 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 Music 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 standard bitrate of most MP3 files is 128 Kbps, although some are set higher, at 160 or 192 Kbps. The standard bitrate for most WMA files is 64 Kbps. Higher bitrates will result in better audio quality, but file sizes will be larger as a consequence.Downloading from the InternetTo get MP3 files from the Internet, use a search engine to locate sites with MP3 content. You can also try out these sites (web sites listed here are correct at the time of this document’s release):❑NOMADWorld (http://www.NOMADworld.com)❑AMP3.com (http://www.amp3.com)❑SoundClick.com (http://www.soundclick.com)❑ArtistOne.com (http://www.artistone.com)❑Epitonic.com (http://www.epitonic.com)❑Soundbuzz.com (http://www.soundbuzz.com)Follow the instructions on the sites to download the music files to your computer."Ripping" Audio CDs The first phase of "ripping" is extracting audio data (usually WAV files) from an audio CD. Encoding is the second phase, where the audio data is converted into MP3 or WMA files. To "rip" audio CDs, you will need a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive that can extract digital audio data, and a program such as Creative MediaSource Organizer that can extract and encode this data. With Creative MediaSource Organizer, you can "rip" most audio CDs, as well as organize and transfer these "ripped" files.
About Music Files A-2The 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 driveTo rip an audio CD using Creative MediaSource Organizer1. 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. If you are not already in Creative MediaSource Organizer, click the Player/Organizer View button.4. In the Sources window, select [d:] Audio CD (replace d: with your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive).5. In the Task bar, click the Rip Now button.For more information about using Creative MediaSource, refer to its online Help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions B-1Frequently Asked QuestionsThis 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.Installation and Configuration What do I do when the installation does not start automatically after the Installation CD is inserted?The AutoPlay feature in your Windows system may not be enabled.To start the installation program through the My Computer shortcut menu1. On your Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.2. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click AutoPlay.3. Follow the onscreen instructions.To enable AutoPlay through Auto Insert Notification1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears.3. Click the Device Manager tab and select your CD-ROM drive.4. Click the Properties button.5. Click the Settings tab, and then select Auto Insert Notification.6. Click the OK button.To start the installation program through Windows Explorer1. In Windows Explorer, search and locate the d:\ctrun folder (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive).2. Double-click the ctrun.exe file.
Frequently Asked Questions B-2Why does a Hardware Installation error message appears on a Windows XP operating system during installation?At the time of this product's release, Microsoft strongly encouraged companies to submit their hardware solutions for certification. If a hardware device driver is not submitted, or does not qualify, for Microsoft certification, a warning message similar to the one shown here, appears.You may see the message when installing this driver. If you do, you may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested this driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destabilize your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions B-3Why do I have to enter configuration settings during installation?Sound Blaster Wireless Music is designed to be easy to install. Configuration-free installation is possible when:❑yours is the only wireless network operating in the vicinity❑your wireless router or access point is operating in default mode, where WEP encryption is disabled and beacon message is enabledOperation My computer does not have an audio card. Will Sound Blaster Wireless Music work?Yes, Sound Blaster Wireless Music does not require an audio card to work. However, you will not be able to preview tracks with the SB Wireless Music Application on your computer.Can I play back Internet streaming audio?No. This feature is currently not supported.Can I play back songs from audio CDs?No, but you can rip songs from audio CDs into MP3 or WMA formats with Creative MediaSource™ Organizar. Creative MediaSource is automatically installed on your computer when you install the software. For more information about ripping songs from audio CDs, see ""Ripping" Audio CDs" on page A-1.I cannot play back some of my MP3 and WMA files. Why is this?Make sure that your MP3 and WMA files have not been moved since it was imported into Creative MediaSource.Also, if your MP3 and WMA files have been encoded with Digital Rights Management (DRM), Sound Blaster Wireless Music cannot play them back.
Frequently Asked Questions B-4How do I know if my Wireless Receiver is connected to my wireless network?The Info menu displays the IP address of your Wireless Receiver. The only difference between this IP address and the IP address of the computer that the SB Wireless Music Server is running on, is the last number. For example, the IP address of your Wireless Receiver can be 192.168.1.100, whilst the IP address of the computer that the SB Wireless Music Server is running on is 192.168.1.101.What do I do if my Wireless Receiver is not connected to my wireless network?❑Try moving your Wireless Receiver closer to your wireless router or access point, or vice versa❑Make sure your wireless router or access point is active and transmitting data❑Connect your Wireless Receiver to your computer and reconfigure your Wireless Receiver’s connection settings. For more information, see "Configuring Settings" on page 5-1.How do I check the IP address of the computer that the SB Wireless Music Server is running on?Move the mouse over the SB Wireless Music Server icon in your computer’s system tray. A dialog box will appear showing the IP address of the computer. The system tray is usually located at the bottom right corner of your desktop.What do I do if my Wireless Receiver does not detect my music files?❑Go to the Info menu on your Remote Control and check that your Wireless Receiver is connected to the SB Wireless Music Server❑Make sure that music files have been imported using Creative MediaSource. You can check Info menu on your Remote Control for the number of tracks that has been imported.Why do I have problems connecting to my wireless network when I use an 802.11g router?Your 802.11g router may be running on an older firmware version. Download and install the latest version of your router’s firmware that provides full 802.11g compatibility. Contact your router’s manufacturer for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions B-5How many Wireless Receivers can I use on a wireless network?A wireless network can support up to four Wireless Receivers playing at the same time. Additional Wireless Receivers may be installed provided that not more than four are playing at the same time.How do I reset my Wireless Receiver?For normal operation, you only need to set your Wireless Receiver to standby using the Remote Control. However, if you want to fully reset your Wireless Receiver, disconnect your Wireless Receiver from the power outlet and wait for a few seconds before reconnecting it to the power outlet.How do I create playlists using my Remote Control?You can create Smart Playlists using your Remote Control. Smart Playlists are automatically generated playlists of your music collection. Smart Playlists are generated according to the preferences that you set using the SB Wireless Music Application.Can I search from tracks using my Remote Control?Yes, you can search for tracks by artist, album and genre using your Remote Control. For more information, see "Playing Music" on page 4-2.What do I do if my Remote Control does not display anything?❑Press the Power button on your Remote Control❑Make sure the batteries are not flat, and are properly inserted in your Remote Control❑Make sure you are using your Remote Control within 10 meters (33 feet) of your Wireless Receiver❑Make sure your Wireless Receiver is connected to a power outlet, and the power outlet is turned on if necessaryWhat do I do when the Info menu on my Remote Control displays the "No Server" message?❑Make sure the SB Wireless Music Server is running on your computer. You will see the SB Wireless Music Server icon in your computer’s system tray when the SB Wireless Music
Frequently Asked Questions B-6Server is running. The system tray is usually located at the bottom right corner of your desktop.❑Make sure your computer and your Wireless Receiver are within transmission range of your wireless router or access point❑Make sure your Wireless Receiver is connected to the wireless network.❑If using static IP address, make sure that there is no IP address conflict with another computer or deviceHow do I reset my Remote Control?Remove your Remote Control’s batteries, and then re-insert them.Why does the LCD of my Remote Control go blank after a few seconds?This is a power saving feature of your Remote Control. Pushing any button on the Remote Control will display the menu options on the LCD again. Note that pushing any of the blue buttons on the Remote Control will immediately activate the Wireless Receiver. For example, if you press the Play button, playback will start.Why does nothing happen when I press a FAVORITES button on my Remote Control?The first three FAVORITES buttons are preset with Smart Playlists for your convenience. You have to manually set the other FAVORITES buttons using the SB Wireless Music Application. You can manually set all of the FAVORITES buttons.Why does music play when I press the Play button without selecting anything?This is feature is for your convenience. When nothing is selected and the Play button is pressed, the playlist assigned to the first FAVORITES button will be played back.Why is there no beeping sound from my Remote Control when I press the FIND REMOTE button on my Wireless Receiver?❑Your Remote Control may be out of range. ❑Your Remote Control’s batteries may be flat
Frequently Asked Questions B-7Speakers What type of speakers should I use?You can connect any amplified digital or analog 2 or 2.1 channel speaker system. For high-quality sound, we recommend the following Creative I-Trigue™ range of speakers:❑Creative I-Trigue 2.1 L3300❑Creative I-Trigue L3500❑Creative I-Trigue L3450The availability of Creative speakers varies from country to country. Check www.creative.com/speakers or your local Creative office/distributor for details.Can I listen to music in surround sound?No, Sound Blaster Wireless Music only supports stereo output. However, some Creative speaker systems feature Creative Music Surround Sound (CMSS) that upmixes stereo input to 5.1 channels or above.Updates Where can I get more information on all Sound Blaster products?Visit www.soundblaster.com for updates and downloads relating to all Sound Blaster products.
Maintenance and Safety Advice
Maintenance and Safety Advice C-1Maintenance and Safety AdviceWireless 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.❑Remember to set the volume at a moderate level. Listening to music at high volumes can impair your hearing and damage your speakers.Batteries ❑Store away from direct sunlight.❑Do not expose to heat or fire.❑Avoid using or storing in surroundings that exceed 45ºC (113ºF).❑Keep away from excessive moisture.❑Do not subject to excessive force or impact.❑Do not modify or disassemble.❑Avoid contact with metal objects.❑Do not pierce or crush.❑If there is leakage, stench, discoloration or deformation during charging or use, remove the battery and do not use it again. Clean your hands well before handling food or touching sensitive areas of your body, for example, your eyes.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications D-1Technical SpecificationsWireless ReceiverStandards ❑IEEE 802.11bInterface ❑USB 1.1 port for Wireless Receiver installation and configuration❑Two RCA jacks for analog output❑Optical connector for optical SPDIF outputAntenna ❑Built-in antenna (2.4 GHz)❑Built-in antenna (433 MHz — 924 MHz)Frequency Band (802.11) ❑2.412 GHz — 2.472 GHzFrequency Band (RF Remote Control) ❑US (FCC): 906 MHz, 910 MHz, 917 MHz, 924 MHz❑Europe (CE): 433.3 MHz, 433.7 MHz, 434.1 MHz, 434.5 MHzData Rate ❑11, 5.5, 2, 1 MbpsChannels ❑11 Channels (US, Canada), 13 Channels (Europe)Security ❑64 or 128-bit WEP encryptionRange ❑Indoors: Up to 50 meters (164 feet) at 11 Mbps, subject to the signal strength of your wireless network
Technical Specifications D-2❑Outdoors: Up to 150 meters (492 feet) at 11 Mbps, subject to the signal strength of your wireless networkPlayback Formats ❑MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) and Windows Media Audio (WMA)Power Adapter ❑6VAC 1.5A adaptorRemote ControlLCD ❑132 x 64 pixel backlit displayAntenna ❑Built-in antenna (433 MHz — 924 MHz)Frequency Band ❑US (FCC): 906 MHz, 910 MHz, 917 MHz, 924 MHz❑Europe (CE): 433.3 MHz, 433.7 MHz, 434.1 MHz, 434.5 MHzRange ❑Indoor: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)Power Requirements ❑3 AA batteries
Glossary
Glossary E-1GlossaryAd-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.Antenna A device that intercepts radio frequency (RF) waves from the atmosphere and converts them to corresponding signal voltages.Access Point (AP) A networking device that transparently bridges wireless computers to a wired local network.Bandwidth A measure of the maximum rate of data transfer. A higher bandwidth allows more data transmission in a given period of time. For digital services, the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second.BSS (Basic Service Set) A group of wireless clients and an access point using the same ID (SSID).DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)A method of assigning a temporary IP address to a host, such as a computer, connected on a specific network. With dynamic addressing, a particular host may have a different IP address each time it connects to the network.Dynamic IP address See DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Glossary E-2Encryption 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. It offers data bit rates of up to 11 Mbps and the range is from 200 to 300 feet for maximum speed.IEEE 802.11g A new 802.11 standard for wireless networking hardware. The 802.11g standard specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz, backward compatibility with 802.11b devices and WEP encryption for security.Infrastructure mode A LAN or other small network mode in which wireless clients are part of the network and use one or more access points to connect to a wired network. Each access point is connected to the Ethernet network using a standard Ethernet cable. In IEEE 802.11b specification, the infrastructure mode is referred to as the Basic Service Set.IP (Internet Protocol) The standard protocol within TCP/IP that defines the basic unit of information by breaking down data messages into packets, routing and transporting the packets over networks, then reassembling the packets at their destination. IP corresponds to the Network layer (layer 3) in the ISP/OSI model.IP address The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. The IP address identifies a particular machine on a network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255, for example, 11.160.10.240 is an IP address. Any machine connected to the Internet is assigned an IP address.
Glossary E-3LAN (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. Routers look at the destination addresses on the packets passing through them and then decide which route to send them on.SSID (Service Set Identity) A group name shared by all members of an IEEE 802.11 standard wireless network. Only wireless devices with the same SSID are allowed to establish connections.Static IP address A permanent IP address assigned to a computer (host) connected on a specific network.TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)A suite of communication protocols that are used by computers or networking devices on the Internet so that they can communicate with each other. TCP/IP uses several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP.USB (Universal Serial Bus) A plug-and-play interface that allows the user to attach a device without having to add an adapter card and turning off the computer.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A wired security policy defined by the IEEE 802.11 working group. WEP uses the RC-4 40-bit encryption algorithm to scramble all data before it is transmitted. Vendors add proprietary encryption features to their software, taking the encryption level up to 128 bits.
Glossary E-4Wi-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.

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