Connecting Digital Speaker Systems | Creative SB1500 specification

Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

Your Sound Blaster Z-Series comes with an Optical S/PDIF Out jack which allows you to connect your digital speaker system. Most digital speakers systems connect the audio card to the subwoofer or an external unit.

For more information on your digital speaker connections, consult the documentation of your digital speaker system.

Connecting your digital speakers to the Sound Blaster Z-Series

2

1

AUDIO INPUTS

ANALOG

1

3 2

3

LEFT RIGHT

	AUDIO
COAXIAL	OUTPUTS
	FRONT
OPTICAL	REAR
	1
	CENTRE/
	SUBWOOFER/
	REAR CENTER
	2
	~

16V AC IN

3

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

-- 6.1/7.1

-- 5.1

Jack, Connector or Cable

1.Optical S/PDIF Out jack

2.Optical cable (available separately)

3.Optical S/PDIF In jack

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Creative SB1500 manual Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

Contents

User’s Guide Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-Video IntroductionSystem Requirements Minimum Requirements Using Creative Software AutoUpdate More Help About Your Hardware Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio cardSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only Audio Control Module About Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones Positioning Your Speakers For 5.1 channel speakers Connecting Analog Speaker Systems Channel analog speakers Audio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting Home Theater Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Connecting Headphones and Headsets For headsets Connecting Audio Control Module Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Installing and Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Drivers and ApplicationsTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For Windows Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Playing GamesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital Live Watching DVDs DTS ConnectDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoder Playing / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / Gaming Using the Creative Software Suite Applications Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel Managing Your ProfilesSharing Profiles Customizing Your Avatar Adjusting Your Master Volume Settings Configuring Your Software SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings SBX Pro Studio Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience CrystalVoice Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoice Scout Mode Speakers/Headphones Settings Testing Your Audio Playback Cinematic Settings Setting up DTS Connect Mixer Settings Adjusting Your Mixer Settings Selecting the Input Device Source Equalizer Settings Customizing Your EQ Settings Advanced Features Settings Using Your Audio Device Enable Windows XP Compatibility ModeEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing Games Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker Setup Speaker ConfigurationBass Management Polarity Selection Speaker Position Speaker Level General Specifications Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection Compatibility Pin ConfigurationConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Troubleshooting Problems with Digital Audio DevicesProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Problems with Multiple Audio Devices Problems with SoundNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the system Safety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents License and Copyright