X-Fi Wireless Receiver User’s Guide
Congratulations! Your Creative X-Fi™ Wireless Receiver complements Creative transmitters like Creative Xdock™ or Creative Xmod™ Wireless. Together, your X-Fi Wireless Receiver and transmitter enable you to enjoy the X-Fi difference, wherever you are in your home, wirelessly. Read on to learn how to get started with your new X-Fi Wireless Receiver! Contents About Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver.............................................. 2 About Your Remote Control ............................................
About Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 2 About Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 Play/Pause button Press to turn on X-Fi Wireless Receiver. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off X-Fi Wireless Receiver. 2 3 4 5 2 3 1 4 See “Using Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver” on page 15. 6 Headphone jack RCA Audio Line Out jacks 3.5 mm Audio Line Out jack 7 ( ) 10 5V DC In jack 11 Link LED 6 9 10 Power/Standby LED See “Understanding the Power/ Standby LED” on page 15.
About Your Remote Control 3 About Your Remote Control Your remote control has an operating distance of up to three meters (approximately 9.8 feet). 1 Power/Standby button 2 Mute on/off button 6 3 Volume buttons 1 4 Play/Pause button 5 5 X-Fi Crystalizer™ on/off buttons 2 6 X-Fi CMSS®-3D on/off buttons 3 4 The other buttons on your X-Fi Wireless Receiver remote control mirror those of the remote control buttons of the Creative transmitter you are using.
Setting Up Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 4 Setting Up Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver Step 1: Position your X-Fi Wireless Receiver Place your X-Fi Wireless Receiver near a power outlet, and up to 30 meters (approximately 98 feet) away from your transmitter. You may place the units in different rooms but avoid placing them near objects emitting radio frequencies, for example, a radio or cordless phone.
Connect your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 5 Step 2: Connect your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 1 Powered stereo or 2.
Turn on your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver 6 Step 3: Turn on your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 MENU OR Xdock Xmod Wireless 2 X-Fi Wireless Receiver 3 NOTES Your transmitter may vary in appearance from the models shown here.
Turn on your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver 7 When the transmitter and receiver turns on, the Link LEDs at the back of your units light up green. Your transmitter and receiver are automatically paired (connected wirelessly), and you can start broadcasting music to your receiver.
Turn on your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver 8 To deactivate your receiver Press the Broadcast button on your transmitter remote control. Your receiver is deactivated and stops streaming music. IMPORTANT If your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver do not pair, simply reset them. On one unit at a time, press and hold the Previous/ together for three Rewind and Next/Fast-forward buttons seconds. The Volume LED ring lights up. Your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver will pair automatically.
Setting Up Two or More X-Fi Wireless Receivers 9 Setting Up Two or More X-Fi Wireless Receivers Repeat Steps 1 to 3 in “Setting Up Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver” on page 4. In Step 3, turn on all your X-Fi Wireless Receivers. Your receivers automatically pair with your transmitter, and you can start playing music on all your receivers. To deactivate all your receivers, press the Broadcast button on your transmitter remote control (see “To deactivate your receiver” on page 8).
About Broadcasting and Zone Control 10 About Broadcasting and Zone Control These wireless features enable you to remotely control your X-Fi Wireless Receiver from your transmitter, using the Broadcast and Zone control buttons found on your transmitter remote control. 1 Activates or deactivates all receivers. 1 2 Reactivates manually paired receivers. 2 3 Activates or deactivates a manually 3 paired receiver (up to four).
Manual Pairing 11 Manual Pairing This section shows you how to manually pair your transmitter with two to four receivers. If you wish to use Zone control, you must pair your units manually. During manual pairing, the Volume LED on your transmitter and receiver will flash or light up in quadrants. Each quadrant represents a wireless zone that your receiver is assigned to.
Press the Connect button on your transmitter 12 Step 1: Press the Connect button on your transmitter With your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receivers turned on (see “Turn on your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver” on page 6), use a straightened paperclip or similarly thin object to press and release the Connect button on your transmitter. The transmitter’s Link LED and Volume LED ring flash.
Press the Connect button on your transmitter again 13 Step 3: Press the Connect button on your transmitter again The transmitter’s Link LED and Volume LED ring flash. Step 4: Press the Connect button on your second X-Fi Wireless Receiver Repeat the step above for your second X-Fi Wireless Receiver. Once the transmitter and receiver are paired successfully, the Link LED and Volume LED ring on both units light up as shown below.
Test your X-Fi Wireless Receivers 14 Step 5: Test your X-Fi Wireless Receivers 1 Have your transmitter remote control ready. 2 Play music from your transmitter. 3 Press the Wireless Zone 1 button. Music plays from X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 only. 4 Press the Broadcast button . Music plays from all X-Fi Wireless Receivers, and X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 is saved. 5 Press the Zone button . Music plays from X-Fi Wireless Receiver 1 only.
Using Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 15 Using Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver Turning on X-Fi Wireless Receiver or enabling Standby mode Press the Power/Standby button on your remote control to turn on X-Fi Wireless Receiver, or enable Standby mode. For more details, see “Understanding the Power/Standby LED” on page 15. NOTES You can also use the Play/Pause button on your X-Fi Wireless Receiver. See “About Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver” on page 2.
Using Your X-Fi Wireless Receiver 16 Understanding the Link LED This table applies to your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver.
Using Your Wireless Features 17 Using Your Wireless Features Use your transmitter remote control, not your X-Fi Wireless Receiver remote control, to control the wireless features on your transmitter. To activate all receivers To activate all your receivers at once, press the Broadcast button on your transmitter remote control. To deactivate all receivers, press the Broadcast button again.
Using Your Wireless Features 18 To activate selected receivers Press the Wireless Zone button (see “About Broadcasting and Zone Control” on page 10) assigned to the X-Fi Wireless Receiver you want. To deactivate, press the Wireless Zone button again. Below is an example of how the zone control feature is used. To play music from X-Fi Wireless Receivers 1 and 3 only, press the Wireless Zone 1 and 3 buttons on your transmitter remote control.
Using Your Wireless Features 19 To activate saved receivers only Below is an example of how you can save your favorite combination of receivers (for example, X-Fi Wireless Receivers 1 and 3) and activate them later using the Zone button. NOTES Your transmitter can only save and reactivate one combination of receivers. 1 Activate X-Fi Wireless Receivers 1 and 3, as shown in “To activate selected receivers” on page 18. 2 Press the Broadcast button plays from all receivers.
Troubleshooting Wireless Features 20 Troubleshooting Wireless Features There is no sound from my X-Fi Wireless Receiver. Do one of the following: • Make sure your transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver are connected to the power outlets and turned on. • Make sure the Link LEDs are green, and your units are paired. See “Understanding the Power/Standby LED” on page 15. • Reset the wireless connection. See “Returning to factory default settings” on page 15.
Troubleshooting Wireless Features 21 The wireless signals from my electronic devices are intefering with one another. Do one of the following: • Place your transmitter or X-Fi Wireless Receiver away from your other devices that transmit wireless signals. • Reposition your transmitter to where there are fewer objects surrounding it. NOTES If you have more than one transmitter, make sure that they are placed at least five meters apart to prevent interference. I have two Creative transmitters.
Troubleshooting Wireless Features 22 The X-Fi Wireless Receiver Power/Standby LED flashes blue and the Link LED does not light up. This indicates that the X-Fi Wireless Receiver has lost its connection with the transmitter. Do the following: i. Turn off all devices connected to the transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver. ii. Disconnect the transmitter and X-Fi Wireless Receiver from the power source. iii.
FAQs 23 FAQs This section covers questions you might have while using your product. For further assistance, consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and country, and then select Support. Why can’t I hear any sound from my headphones or speakers? Check that • your speaker system’s power is turned on. • your X-Fi Wireless Receiver is powered from the power adapter. • the volume is not muted.
FAQs 24 What is the best position for stereo speakers when X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual is enabled? Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. Below is our recommendation for stereo speakers.
FAQs 25 Will my saved settings be lost when I unplug my X-Fi Wireless Receiver from the power outlet? Your wireless connection settings will always be saved. To save your volume and X-Fi settings, you have to enable Standby mode before unplugging your X-Fi Wireless Receiver from the power outlet. What happens when I reset X-Fi Wireless Receiver? During a reset, your X-Fi Wireless Receiver reverts to the original volume setting and “unpairs” with your transmitter.
General Specifications 26 General Specifications Connectivity • Audio Line Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack • RCA Audio Line Out jack • Headphone Out - 3.
Safety Information 27 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. 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.
Regulatory Information 28 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.
Regulatory Information 29 Information 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. Copyright © 2007 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
