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License and Copyright

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

Copyright © 2012 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, Sound Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo, CrystalVoice, Creative ALchemy, SBX Pro Studio and the SBX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under the license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured. The software included in this package may not be used separately from the hardware. Before using the software, you must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement.

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Contents

User’s Guide Introduction Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoSystem Requirements Minimum Requirements More Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdate Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card About Your HardwareSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description Audio Control Module ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only About Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones For 5.1 channel speakers Positioning Your Speakers Channel analog speakers Connecting Analog Speaker Systems Audio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Home Theater Systems Connect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs Connect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer For headsets Connecting Headphones and Headsets Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Audio Control Module Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Uninstalling Drivers and Applications Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect For Windows Installing Drivers and Applications Playing Games Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect Watching DVDsDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoder Playing / Recording Music Chatting / Gaming Creating Music Applications Using the Creative Software Suite Managing Your Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelSharing Profiles Customizing Your Avatar Configuring Your Software Settings Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience SBX Pro Studio Settings Having Fun with CrystalVoice CrystalVoice Settings Scout Mode Testing Your Audio Playback Speakers/Headphones Settings Setting up DTS Connect Cinematic Settings Adjusting Your Mixer Settings Mixer Settings Selecting the Input Device Source Customizing Your EQ Settings Equalizer Settings Advanced Features Settings Enable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Using Your Audio DeviceEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing Games Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Speaker Configuration Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker SetupBass Management Speaker Position Polarity Selection Speaker Level General Specifications Pin Configuration Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card Problems with Digital Audio Devices TroubleshootingProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Problems with Sound Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the system Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents Safety Information License and Copyright