Creative SB1500 manual Connecting Speakers and Headphones

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Connecting Speakers and Headphones

The connectors and associated components shown here may be different from that of your speaker system. Consult the documentation of your speaker system to identify similar input connectors. You can upmix your stereo sources (for example, CD Audio, MP3, WMA, MIDI and Wave) to enjoy multi-channel sound on your speakers or headphones.

To learn how to connect different types of speaker systems to your audio card, consult the following sections:

•Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

•Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

•Connecting Home Theater Systems

•Connecting Headphones and Headsets

•Connecting Audio Control Module

For tips on how to arrange your speakers, consult Positioning Your Speakers.

For a list of supported Creative speaker systems or interactive help on speaker connectivity, visit www.soundblaster.com.

Note

•Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.

•Select the correct speaker setup or headphone option in the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel to get the best experience. For more information, refer to their respective Online Help.

•The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately from www.creative.com.

•For more information on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit www.creative.com.

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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