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Creative SB1500 manual About Your Hardware, Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card

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About Your Hardware

For instructions on installing your Sound Blaster Z-Series, and any additional accessories, consult the Quick Start leaflet.

To learn more about your product, consult the following sections:

•Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card

•Audio Control Module

Notes

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

Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card

Your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card has the jacks and connectors below to enable the attachment of a wide variety of devices.

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Creative manual About Your Hardware, Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card, SB1502 SB1500 / SB1506

Contents

User’s Guide Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-Video IntroductionSystem Requirements Minimum RequirementsUsing Creative Software AutoUpdate More HelpYour Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card About Your HardwareSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 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 Uninstalling Drivers and Applications Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareTo remove Dolby Digital Live 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 Software Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your General 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 Speaker Configuration Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupBass Management 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