Creative SB1500 manual Jack or Connector Description

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Jack or Connector

Description

1.

Line In/Microphone In

Connects to line-level sources (for example, MP3

 

jack

players) or microphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)

 

 

plug.

2.

Headphone jack

Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-

 

 

inch) plug.

3.

Line Out 1 jack

Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs on

 

(Front L/R)

powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.

4.

Line Out 2 jack

Connects to the Rear Left and Rear Right inputs on

 

(Rear L/R)

powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.

5.

Line Out 3 jack

Connects to the Front Center and Subwoofer inputs

 

(Center/Subwoofer)

on powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.

6.

Optical S/PDIF Out jack

Connects to recording devices with optical

 

 

connectors (for example, Digital Audio Tape

 

 

recorders, MiniDisc recorders or external hard disk

 

 

recorders).

7.

Optical S/PDIF In jack

Connects to playback devices with optical

 

 

connectors (for example, Digital Audio Tape players,

 

 

MiniDisc players or DVD players).

8.

Front Panel Header

Connects to one end of the Intel Front Panel Audio

 

Audio connector

cable (available separately). See Front Panel Header

 

 

Audio Connector for specifications.

Note:

Toggle to select the appropriate input device (for example, Microphone or Line-In) from the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel. Refer to Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel Mixer Settings for more information.

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Contents User’s Guide Introduction Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoSystem Requirements Minimum RequirementsMore Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdateSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 About Your HardwareYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card 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 To remove Dolby Digital Live Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Drivers and Applications 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 General Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your Software 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 Bass Management Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupSpeaker Configuration 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