Creative SB1500 manual License and Copyright

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License and Copyright

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 written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

Copyright © 2012 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, Sound Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, CrystalVoice, Creative ALchemy, SBX Pro Studio and the SBX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under the license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured. The software included in this package may not be used separately from the hardware. Before using the software, you must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement.

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Contents User’s Guide Introduction Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoSystem Requirements Minimum RequirementsMore Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdateYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card About Your HardwareSB1502 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 Uninstalling Drivers and Applications Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect For Windows Installing Drivers and ApplicationsPlaying Games Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital LiveDTS Connect Watching DVDsDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoderPlaying / Recording Music Chatting / Gaming Creating MusicApplications Using the Creative Software SuiteManaging Your Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelSharing Profiles Customizing Your AvatarConfiguring Your Software Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume 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 Enable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Using Your Audio DeviceEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing GamesCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Speaker Configuration Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupBass Management Speaker Position Polarity SelectionSpeaker Level General Specifications Pin Configuration Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardProblems with Digital Audio Devices TroubleshootingProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectProblems with Sound Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the systemRefer all servicing to authorized repair agents Safety InformationLicense and Copyright