Creative SB1500 manual Using the Creative Software Suite, Applications

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Using the Creative Software Suite

The following software is designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of your audio card. We recommended that you familiarize yourself with their functions in order to make full use of the rich features of your audio card.

To learn more about each application, consult its Online Help. Depending on the application, you can do

this by clicking on the toolbar of the application, or selecting Help Topics from the Help menu.

Applications

•Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel

•Creative ALchemy

•Creative Software AutoUpdate

•Creative Host OpenAL / EAX5.0 HD

•Creative Product Registration

•Creative Diagnostics

•Dolby Digital Live encoder

•DTS Connect encoder

•Sound Blaster Speaker Setup

Various other bonus Creative applications are also compatible for your audio card. Visit www.creative.com/support and navigate to the relevant product page to view and download these applications.

Note

•The applications included with your audio card may differ from those described here. Your audio card may also come with third party applications.

•Some applications are available for certain operating systems or certain card models only.

•The color of Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel may differ for different sound cards.

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Contents User’s Guide Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoIntroduction System RequirementsMore Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdateAbout Your Hardware Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio cardSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description Audio Control Module ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx onlyAbout Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones For 5.1 channel speakers Positioning Your SpeakersChannel analog speakers Connecting Analog Speaker SystemsAudio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Home Theater SystemsConnect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputsConnect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer For headsets Connecting Headphones and HeadsetsConnecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Audio Control ModuleConnecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Installing and Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Drivers and ApplicationsTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect For Windows Installing Drivers and ApplicationsDolby Digital Live Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesPlaying Games Creative ALchemyDecoding with an external decoder Watching DVDsDTS Connect Decoding with a software DVD playerPlaying / Recording Music Chatting / Gaming Creating MusicApplications Using the Creative Software SuiteCustomizing Your Avatar Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your Profiles Sharing ProfilesAdjusting Your Master Volume Settings Configuring Your Software SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience SBX Pro Studio SettingsHaving Fun with CrystalVoice CrystalVoice SettingsScout Mode Testing Your Audio Playback Speakers/Headphones SettingsSetting up DTS Connect Cinematic SettingsAdjusting Your Mixer Settings Mixer SettingsSelecting the Input Device Source Customizing Your EQ Settings Equalizer SettingsAdvanced Features Settings Playing Games Using Your Audio DeviceEnable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Enable the Game in Creative ALchemyCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker Setup Speaker ConfigurationBass Management Speaker Position Polarity SelectionSpeaker Level General Specifications Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityPin Configuration ConnectivityCannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect TroubleshootingProblems with Digital Audio Devices Problems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectIf there are other audio cards on the system Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesProblems with Sound No sound from the headphonesRefer all servicing to authorized repair agents Safety InformationLicense and Copyright