Creative SB1500 manual Watching DVDs, DTS Connect, Decoding with a software DVD player

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DTS Connect

DTS Connect is a real-time encoding technology from DTS, Inc. for interactive media and is only available on the PC platform. It converts any audio signal on the computer into 5.1 channel DTS format and transports it via a single digital cable.

With Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, a single digital cable is all that is needed to connect your computer to your home theatre system, simplifying the setup and eliminating the confusion of multiple cables.

To learn how to connect your A/V receiver or digital speaker system to your audio card, consult the following sections:

•Connecting Home Theater Systems

•Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

Watching DVDs

Your DVDs are encoded with Dolby Digital audio technologies, which have to be decoded to enjoy multi- channel audio on your 5.1 speaker systems.

Decoding with a software DVD player

You can use a software DVD player to decode Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals from your DVDs, and output multi-channel audio through your audio card to your speakers.

To do so, you need to install a software DVD player such as PowerDVD or WinDVD (latest version recommended).

Decoding with an external decoder

You can pass Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals from your DVDs through your audio card to an external decoder (for example, an A/V receiver), and output multi-channel audio to your 5.1 speaker systems. Some digital speaker systems are also capable of decoding Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals.

To learn more, consult the documentation of your external decoder or digital speaker system.

To learn how to connect your A/V receiver or digital speaker system to your audio card, consult the following sections:

•Connecting Home Theater Systems

•Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

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Contents User’s Guide Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-Video IntroductionSystem Requirements Minimum RequirementsUsing Creative Software AutoUpdate More HelpAbout Your Hardware Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio cardSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only Audio Control ModuleAbout Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones Positioning Your Speakers For 5.1 channel speakersConnecting Analog Speaker Systems Channel analog speakersAudio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting Home Theater Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-SeriesConnecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/RConnect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Connecting Headphones and Headsets For headsetsConnecting Audio Control Module Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-SeriesConnecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Installing and Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Drivers and ApplicationsTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For WindowsUsing Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Playing GamesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital LiveWatching DVDs DTS ConnectDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoderPlaying / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / GamingUsing the Creative Software Suite ApplicationsSound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel Managing Your ProfilesSharing Profiles Customizing Your AvatarAdjusting Your Master Volume Settings Configuring Your Software SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings SBX Pro Studio Settings Enhancing Your Listening ExperienceCrystalVoice Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoiceScout Mode Speakers/Headphones Settings Testing Your Audio PlaybackCinematic Settings Setting up DTS ConnectMixer Settings Adjusting Your Mixer SettingsSelecting the Input Device Source Equalizer Settings Customizing Your EQ SettingsAdvanced Features Settings Using Your Audio Device Enable Windows XP Compatibility ModeEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing GamesCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker Setup Speaker ConfigurationBass Management Polarity Selection Speaker PositionSpeaker Level General Specifications Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection Compatibility Pin ConfigurationConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardTroubleshooting Problems with Digital Audio DevicesProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectProblems with Multiple Audio Devices Problems with SoundNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the systemSafety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agentsLicense and Copyright