Creative SB1500 manual Creating Music, Chatting / Gaming

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Creating Music

You can set up a home music studio using your Sound Blaster Z-Series.

Put together your own productions consisting of multiple music tracks from a MIDI synthesizer or an electric guitar. Alternatively, connect your electric guitar using a pre-amp box to the Line In/Microphone In jack. Use a converter if your pre-amp box comes with a larger (for example, a 6.35mm (1/4-inch)) connector.

You can also connect a microphone to your Sound Blaster Z-Series.

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	Jack, Connector or Cable	Description
1.	Line In/Microphone In jack	Connects to line-level sources (for
		example, MP3 players) or microphones
		with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.

Chatting / Gaming

Your Sound Blaster Z-Series can also be connected to hands-free microphones or the Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone, making over-the-Net chatting a hassle-free affair. Now you can enjoy clear voice chat for gaming and other online chatting purposes.

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	Jack, Connector or Cable	Description
1.	Line In/Microphone In jack	Connects to microphones or the Sound
		Blaster Beamforming Microphone with
		a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.

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Contents User’s Guide System Requirements Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoIntroduction Minimum RequirementsUsing Creative Software AutoUpdate More HelpSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 About Your HardwareYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card 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 To remove Dolby Digital Live Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Drivers and Applications To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For WindowsCreative ALchemy Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesPlaying Games Dolby Digital LiveDecoding with a software DVD player Watching DVDsDTS Connect Decoding with an external decoderPlaying / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / GamingUsing the Creative Software Suite ApplicationsSharing Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your Profiles Customizing Your AvatarConfiguring Your General Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your Software 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 Enable the Game in Creative ALchemy Using Your Audio DeviceEnable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Playing GamesCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Bass Management Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupSpeaker Configuration Polarity Selection Speaker PositionSpeaker Level General Specifications Connectivity Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityPin Configuration Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect TroubleshootingProblems with Digital Audio Devices Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectNo sound from the headphones Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesProblems with Sound If there are other audio cards on the systemSafety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agentsLicense and Copyright