XMOD - Audio Device CREATIVE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	CREATIVE
Model	XMOD
Product type	External USB audio device and portable audio amplifier
Connectivity	USB Mini-B, 3.5 mm stereo line-out jack, 3.5 mm stereo line-in/microphone jack, 3.5 mm stereo headphone-out jack
Audio technologies	X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS-3D (Virtual Headphone and Stereo)
Integrated headphone characteristics	Frequency range: 140 Hz – 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 112 dB ± 3 dB (1 mW), Impedance: 32 Ω ± 15 %, Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Power supply	Via USB (computer) or 5 V / 1 A power adapter (sold separately)
System compatibility	PC (Windows) and Mac
Main functions	USB audio playback, X-Fi amplification, volume/mute control, customizable Crystalizer and CMSS-3D levels, microphone input
Use with external source	Yes, via power adapter (not included) and line input
Restore default settings	Press and hold select button + level button until the LEDs flash three times
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Safety	Do not expose to water, moisture, or temperatures outside 0°C–45°C. Do not disassemble. Avoid prolonged listening at high volume to prevent hearing loss.
Warranty	Information in the brochure provided with the product
General information	External audio device, portable amplifier, no software installation required

Frequently Asked Questions - XMOD CREATIVE

No sound comes out of the headphones or speakers. What should I do?

Check that:
- the speakers are powered on;
- the Xmod is powered (USB or adapter);
- the volume is not muted (press the level control button);
- the headphones/speakers are properly connected;
- the headphones are unplugged if you are using the speakers.

Why does the X-Fi effect only last a few seconds?

The X-Fi Crystalizer or X-Fi CMSS-3D buttons are not set to 'On'. Switch them on to enjoy continuous amplification.

The sound is distorted with X-Fi amplification. How to fix?

Distortion can occur at high levels. Decrease the amplification level (turn the control knob counterclockwise) until the distortion disappears.

Can I use noise-canceling headphones with the Xmod?

Yes, but first disable the headphone amplification functions, as they may interfere with the X-Fi amplification of the Xmod.

How to set up 5.1 surround sound for DVDs?

Configure your software DVD player with a 5.1 output in its audio settings.

My laptop displays an error when I plug in the Xmod.

Some laptops are sensitive to USB power. The Xmod has been tested on many platforms and should not cause damage. Try plugging directly into a USB port on the computer (without a hub).

How to restore default levels of X-Fi amplification?

1. Press the select button twice to make the X-Fi Crystalizer LED flash.
2. Press and hold the select button and the level button until all three LEDs flash three times. Default levels are restored.

Does the Xmod work with an external audio source (MP3 player, etc.)?

Yes, connect a power adapter (sold separately) to the Xmod, then connect the external source to the line-in/microphone jack. First disconnect the Xmod from the computer.

How to adjust volume and X-Fi levels?

In Volume mode (blue LED), turn the level control knob. To adjust Crystalizer, press the select button twice, then turn the knob. For CMSS-3D, press three times. The LED flashes faster as the level increases.

Can I use a microphone with the Xmod?

Yes, connect a microphone to the line-in/microphone jack. X-Fi effects apply only to audio output, not to recording. Use your computer's software to adjust recording levels.

USER MANUAL XMOD CREATIVE

Your versatile Creative Xmod is an external USB audio device and portable audio enhancer that provides you with a great new listening experience.

There is no software to install, so once you connect Xmod to earphones or stereo speakers, and your PC or Mac®, you are ready to experience great audio.

Read on to learn how to get started with your new Xmod!

Contents

Your Xmod 2

Connecting Devices 3

Adjusting volume 6

Customizing X-Fi enhancement levels 6

Using a Microphone with Xmod 7

Connecting to an external stereo audio source 8

FAQs 10

More Information 12

General Specifications 13

Safety Information 14

2 Your Xmod

Your Xmod

1 Select button

Press and release to switch through Volume, X-Fi CrystalizerTM or X-Fi CMSS-3D modes.

From Volume mode, press twice to adjust the X-Fi Crystalizer level, or press three times to adjust the X-Fi CMSS-3D level.

2 USB port
3 Line-Out jack
4 LED indicators

Shows you which mode you are in. The LED flashes faster or slower when you increase or decrease an X-Fi enhancement level.

The volume LED lights up in red when you mute the sound.

5 Level Control/Mute

Press to mute the sound. Press again to unmute. Turn the control to increase or decrease the volur enhancement level.

6 X-Fi CMSS-3D switch

Slide the switch to the "On" position to enjoy the X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancement.

7 Headphone jack
8 Line-In/Microphone jack
9 X-Fi Crystalizer switch

Slide the switch to the "On" position to enjoy the X-Fi Crystalizer enhancement.

Connecting Devices 3

Connecting Devices

It's easy to get great sound from your PC or Mac. Just connect Xmod to your computer, earphones or speakers, and slide the X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D switches to the "On" position.

Connecting to your computer

Using a USB cable, connect your Xmod directly to a USB port on your computer or a USB hub.

Xmod retains the X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D level settings from the last time you used it with your computer.

1 USB port
2 USB cable

After you have connected Xmod to your computer, you may need to set Xmod as your computer's default playback and recording device.

For PC Users

1 Click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices.

The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears.

2 Click the Audio tabbed page.

4 Connecting Devices

3 In the Sound Playback section, select Xmod as the default device.
4 In the Sound Recording section, select Xmod as the default device.
5 Click the Apply button to save these settings.

For Mac Users

1 Close all existing applications.
2 From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences.
3 Under Hardware, select Sound.
4 Click Output and select Creative Xmod from the list of available devices.
5 Click Input and select Creative Xmod from the list of available devices.
6 Close the Sound dialog box.

NOTES

• When you connect Xmod to your computer, audio output from your computer is channeled to Xmod.
• Before monitoring line-in recording, decrease the volume level on Xmod or from your computer.
• After connecting Xmod to your PC or Mac, connect earphones or speakers. See "Enjoying sound from Xmod" on page 5.

Connecting Devices 5

Enjoying sound from Xmod

Connect Xmod to your earphones for personal enjoyment, or to your speaker system to share the experience with everyone in the room.

1 Line-Out jack
2 Line-Out cable with 3.5mm stereo connector (not included)
3 Stereo speakers
4 Earphones
5 Headphone jack

NOTES

• When you connect earphones and speakers at the same time, Xmod channels sound to your earphones instead of your speakers. To hear sound from your speakers, disconnect the earphones.
• For the best listening experience, position your speakers about 0.5 metres or 1.5 feet apart, and at a height around your ear level.
• Before using earphones, decrease the volume level on Xmod or from your computer.

6 Adjusting volume

Adjusting volume

Before adjusting the volume, check that the Volume LED is lit in blue. If not, press and release the Select button until the Volume LED lights up in blue. If the Volume LED is red, press the Level Control to unmute the volume.

1 Turn the Level Control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume.

Customizing X-Fi enhancement levels

Customizing X-Fi Crystalizer

1 In Volume mode, press the Select button twice. The X-Fi Crystalizer LED flashes.
2 Turn the Level Control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the level.

The higher the level, the faster the LED flashes.

Customizing X-Fi CMSS-3D

1 In Volume mode, press the Select button three times. The X-Fi CMSS-3D LED flashes.
2 Turn the Level Control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the level.

The higher the level, the faster the LED flashes.

NOTES

• If the X-Fi Crystalizer or X-Fi CMSS-3D switches are not set to the "On" position, adjusting the levels will only have a temporary effect on the sound.
• Volume mode is the default. X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D modes automatically switch to Volume mode after 10 seconds.

Using a Microphone with Xmod 7

Using a Microphone with Xmod

Connect a microphone to the Line-In/Microphone jack to:

• make microphone recordings of speeches, lectures or a performance.
• enjoy Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications, such as Skype™.

1 USB port
2 USB cable
3 Microphone
4 Line-In/Microphone jack

NOTES

• X-Fi enhancements are only available to audio output during playback, and are not applied to recordings made from the Xmod Line-In/Microphone jack.
• To adjust recording levels, use your favorite mixer or level control application for your PC or Mac.

8 Connecting to an external stereo audio source

Connecting to an external stereo audio source

External audio sources that you can connect to Xmod include MP3 players, CD players, and any other stereo audio source with a line-out jack.

Connect a power adapter (sold separately) and an external audio source to Xmod as shown in the diagram below. Disconnect Xmod from your computer before proceeding.

1 Power adapter (sold separately)
2 USB Connector
3 Line-In/Microphone jack
4 Line-In cable with 3.5mm connector (not included)
5 Your digital audio player or other external stereo audio source

Connecting to an external stereo audio source 9

NOTES

• Depending on your region of purchase, your power adapter may differ from the one shown here.
• If you connect both your computer and external audio source to Xmod, you will only hear sound played back from your computer.
  Each time you connect Xmod to the power adapter, the volume level reverts to the default.

10 FAQs

FAQs

I can't hear any sound from my earphones or speakers.

Check that:

• your speaker system's power is turned on.
• Xmod is powered from your computer, or the power adapter.
  the volume is not muted. Press the Level Control to unmute.
• you have connected the earphones or speakers to Xmod. When you connect Xmod to your computer, audio output from your computer is channeled to Xmod.
• you have disconnected your earphones from Xmod. This applies only if you want to hear sound from speakers.

I've adjusted an X-Fi enhancement level, but I only hear a difference for a few seconds.

The X-Fi enhancement switches are not set to the "On" position. Slide the switch to the "On" position to enjoy the difference.

I hear audio distortion when using an X-Fi enhancement.

Depending on the type of audio source, distortion may occur when using an X-Fi enhancement at high levels. Decrease the enhancement level until the distortion goes away.

Can I use noise-cancelling headphones or other special audio-enhancing headphones with Xmod?

When using headphones or earphones with special audio-enhancing features, disable the effects on the headphones or earphones before using it with Xmod. The audio enhancements on the headphones or earphones may interfere with the X-Fi enhancements on Xmod.

FAQs 11

How do I configure DVD playback for surround sound, if I play it on my PC or Mac?

On your software DVD player, configure the player for 5.1 output.

My notebook displays a warning message when I connect Xmod.

Certain models of notebooks are highly sensitive to the amount of power initially drawn by USB-compatible devices. Creative has tested Xmod with many hardware platforms and using Xmod with your notebook will not result in damage from power draw.

How do I reset the X-Fi enhancements to their default level?

1 Press the Select button twice so that the X-Fi Crystalizer LED starts blinking.
2 Press and hold the Select button and the Level Control until all three LEDs blink three times. The enhancements are now at the default level.

12 More Information

More Information

Creative Knowledge Base

Resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help Knowledge Base. Go to www.creative.com, select your region and then select Support.

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product by filling in the registration card (where applicable) or at www.creative.com/register.

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

Customer Support Services and Warranty

You can find Customer Support Services, Warranty and other information in a booklet supplied with your product.

General Specifications 13

General Specifications

Connectivity

USB Mini-B
Line Out - 3.5mm (1/8") Stereo jack
Line In / Mic in - 3.5mm [1/8"] Stereo jack
- Headphone Out - 3.5mm (1/8") Stereo jack

X-Fi Technology

X-Fi Crystalizer
X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual
X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone

Earphone Specifications

Frequency Range: 140Hz 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 112 dB ± 3 dB( I/P Level : 1 mW)
Impedance: 32 ohm ± 15%
Plug: 3.5mm (1 / 8^ ) stereo miniplug.

Power Adapter (sold separately)

Output Voltage: 5V + / - 5%
Output Current : 1A

14 Safety Information

Safety Information

Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards.

NOTES Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product.

• Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents.
• Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0^ to 45^ (32°F to 113°F).
• Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product.
• Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact.
• Do not expose your product to water or moisture. If your product is moisture-resistant, take care not to immerse your product in water or expose it to rain.
• Do not listen to audio on your earbuds or headphones at high volume for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss may result. For more information, go to www.hei.org.
• When a conductive apparatus such as earphones, is used in close proximity with a CRT television or CRT monitor, the latter may emit an electrostatic discharge. This electrostatic discharge can be felt as a static shock. While this static shock is usually harmless, it is good practice to avoid close contact with CRT devices when using earphones.

Safety Information 15

The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchased the product.

Copyright © 2007 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, X-Fi, CMSS and Crystalizer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited. Mac and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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