Watching DVDs, DTS Connect | Creative SB1500 guide

DTS Connect

DTS Connect is a real-time encoding technology from DTS, Inc. for interactive media and is only available on the PC platform. It converts any audio signal on the computer into 5.1 channel DTS format and transports it via a single digital cable.

With Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, a single digital cable is all that is needed to connect your computer to your home theatre system, simplifying the setup and eliminating the confusion of multiple cables.

To learn how to connect your A/V receiver or digital speaker system to your audio card, consult the following sections:

•Connecting Home Theater Systems

•Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

Watching DVDs

Your DVDs are encoded with Dolby Digital audio technologies, which have to be decoded to enjoy multi- channel audio on your 5.1 speaker systems.

Decoding with a software DVD player

You can use a software DVD player to decode Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals from your DVDs, and output multi-channel audio through your audio card to your speakers.

To do so, you need to install a software DVD player such as PowerDVD or WinDVD (latest version recommended).

Decoding with an external decoder

You can pass Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals from your DVDs through your audio card to an external decoder (for example, an A/V receiver), and output multi-channel audio to your 5.1 speaker systems. Some digital speaker systems are also capable of decoding Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals.

To learn more, consult the documentation of your external decoder or digital speaker system.

To learn how to connect your A/V receiver or digital speaker system to your audio card, consult the following sections:

•Connecting Home Theater Systems

•Connecting Digital Speaker Systems

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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