Introduction, System Requirements | Creative SB1500 specification

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Creative's latest audio revolution, Sound Blaster Z-Series! With cutting edge technology from the leaders in PC audio, Sound Blaster Z-Series will give you years of reliable entertainment on your PCI Express (PCIe®) enabled personal computer.

This User Guide contains software installation and usage information for your audio card.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

•Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD® processor equivalent (Core™2 2.0 GHz, AMD processor equivalent or faster recommended)

•Intel or AMD compatible motherboard

•Microsoft® Windows® 8 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit

•1 GB RAM

•>600 MB of free hard disk space

•Available PCI Express slot*

•CD or DVD drive for software installation

•High quality headphones or powered amplified speakers (available separately)

Additional Requirements (where applicable)

DVD-Video

•6x or faster DVD drive

•DVD player software such as InterVideo® WinDVD® or CyberLink® PowerDVD® (latest version recommended) installed.

•5.1 speakers for optimal listening experience

Notes

•*Some motherboards reserve the PCI Express x16 slots for video cards only. Use a x1 or x4 slot instead. For more information, consult the documentation of your motherboard.

•Other applications may have higher system requirements. For more information, consult the documentation of your application.

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Contents

User’s Guide System Requirements Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoIntroduction Minimum Requirements Using Creative Software AutoUpdate More Help SB1502 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 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 To remove Dolby Digital Live Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling Drivers and Applications To remove DTS Connect Installing Drivers and Applications For Windows Creative ALchemy Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesPlaying Games Dolby Digital Live Decoding with a software DVD player Watching DVDsDTS Connect Decoding with an external decoder Playing / Recording Music Creating Music Chatting / Gaming Using the Creative Software Suite Applications Sharing Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your Profiles Customizing Your Avatar Configuring Your General Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your Software 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 Enable the Game in Creative ALchemy Using Your Audio DeviceEnable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Playing Games Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Bass Management Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupSpeaker Configuration Polarity Selection Speaker Position Speaker Level General Specifications Connectivity Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityPin Configuration Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Problems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect TroubleshootingProblems with Digital Audio Devices Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect No sound from the headphones Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesProblems with Sound If there are other audio cards on the system Safety Information Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents License and Copyright