Creative SB1500 manual General Specifications

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General Specifications

This section details the specifications of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card.

PCI Bus Mastering

•PCI Express Specification Version 1.1 compliant

•Bus mastering reduces latency and speeds up system performance

Sound Blaster Sound Core3D Audio Processor

•Advanced hardware accelerated digital effects processing

•Dedicated DSP capable of both time and frequency domain audio processing

Professional Digital Audio Processing

•24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at up to 96 kHz sample rate

•24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources to analog outputs

•16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz

•Supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) format of up to 24-bit/96 kHz quality

•S/PDIF output at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz from Microsoft Control Panel

•S/PDIF output not available during playback of protected digital audio content authored with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology

Note

Depending on your system configuration, output sampling frequencies may be available at 48 and 96 kHz.

Flexible Mixer Control

•Selectable input source from various audio sources for recording

•Adjustable master volume control

•Independent volume control

SBX Pro Studio Technology

•SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer

•SBX Pro Studio Surround

•SBX Pro Studio Bass

•SBX Pro Studio Dialog Plus

•SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume

Sound Blaster CrystalVoice Technology

•CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation

•CrystalVoice Noise Reduction

•CrystalVoice Smart Volume

•CrystalVoice FX

•CrystalVoice Focus

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Contents User’s Guide Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-Video IntroductionSystem Requirements 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 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 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 Using Your Audio Device Enable Windows XP Compatibility ModeEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy 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 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