User’s GuideSB1500 / SB1502 SB1506
Connecting Analog Speaker SystemsYour audio card supports analog speaker systems of up to 5.1 channels. To learn more about connectingdifferent channe
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Connecting Digital Speaker SystemsYour Sound Blaster Z-Series comes with an Optical S/PDIF Out jack which allows you to connect yourdigital speaker sy
Connecting Home Theater SystemsYour Sound Blaster Z-Series comes with an Optical S/PDIF jack which allows you to connect your hometheatre system. Most
Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputsIf your A/V receiver supports multi-channel line-level inputs, you can connect them directly to yo
Connect Line Out 2 (Rear L/R)1234Jack, Connector or Cable Description1. Line Out 2 jack (Rear L/R) Connects to the Rear Left and Rear Rightjacks on yo
Connect Line Out 3 (Center/Subwoofer)1234Jack, Connector or Cable Description1. Line Out 3 jack (Center/Subwoofer) Connects to the Center and Subwoofe
Connecting Headphones and HeadsetsDo not listen to audio on your headphones or headsets at high volumes for prolongedperiods of time as hearing loss m
Connecting Audio Control ModuleThe ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only.Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series12Jack, Connec
Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACMOR12Jack, Connector or Cable Description1. 3.5mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or hea
IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of Creative's latest audio revolution, Sound Blaster Z-Series! Withcutting edge technology from the
Installing and Uninstalling SoftwareTo take full advantage of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card, you need to install device drivers andapplicatio
To remove DTSConnect:NoteCarry out the following steps ONLYIF there are no other Creative applications on your system thatrequires the DTSConnect e
Installing Drivers and ApplicationsEnsure that your audio card is installed before proceeding. For instructions oninstalling your audio card, consult
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesYour Sound Blaster Z-Series works seamlessly with many external devices to perform different tasks.To learn more abou
DTSConnectDTSConnect is a real-time encoding technology from DTS, Inc. for interactive media and is onlyavailable on the PC platform. It converts an
Playing / Recording MusicYou can play music from, and/or record music to external devices (for example, Digital Audio Tapeplayer/recorder) by connecti
Creating MusicYou can set up a home music studio using your Sound Blaster Z-Series.Put together your own productions consisting of multiple music trac
Using the Creative Software SuiteThe following software is designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of youraudio card. We
Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelManaging Your ProfilesClick the button to display the Profiles pane.Activate a profile by clicking the and selecti
Adjusting Your Master Volume SettingsDrag the master volume slider to adjust the volume level. You canmute/unmute the volume by clicking the speaker i
More HelpFor the latest news and products for Sound Blaster, visit www.soundblaster.com. The site also includesinformation on making purchases, techni
SBX Pro Studio Settings1. SBXPro Studio enhancementsSelect to turn on or turn off each enhancement. You can hover your mouse cursor over eachenhancem
CrystalVoice Settings1. First select the recording device.2. Next, turn on CrystalVoice and select to turn on or turn off each of the available enhanc
Scout ModeScout mode transforms your hearing and enables you to hear your opponents from further away, givingyou a distinct tactical advantage in comb
Speakers/Headphones Settings1. Switch between Speakers or Headphones mode.2. Speakers / Headphones ConfigurationSelect your current physical speaker o
Cinematic Settings1. Encoder settingsSelect "No Encoder" if you wish to turn off encoding or select "Dolby Digital Live" or "
Mixer Settings1. Volume slidersAdjust the playback and recording volume for your various inputs and outputs.2. Input DeviceSelect the input device sou
Selecting the Input Device SourceYour audio card supports audio input from the following analog sources:l Front Microphone (Intel HDFront Panel)l Rea
Equalizer Settings1. EQ presetsSelect an equalizer preset to apply to your audio.2. EQ slidersAdjust the equalizer settings.Customizing Your EQSettin
Advanced Features Settings1. Play stereo mix to digital outputSelect the checkbox to down mix the audio with its effects to a stereo PCM stream to be
Using Your Audio DevicePlaying GamesYour audio device is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio inyour games.
About Your HardwareFor instructions on installing your Sound Blaster Z-Series, and any additional accessories, consult theQuick Start leaflet.To learn
Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Use a headset with your audio device to enjoy outstanding acoustic performance in popular VoIPap
Creating Your Audio 'Sweet Spot' with the SBSpeaker SetupGenerally, for a 5.1 speaker configuration, there is an ideal speaker placement th
Polarity SelectionIf you have an audio/video (A/V) receiver, your speakers must be wired appropriately (in-phased) inorder to reproduce sound fields c
Speaker LevelThis set of configurations enables you to achieve a balanced level for each speaker. Speaker level isaffected mainly by the distance betw
General SpecificationsThis section details the specifications of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card.PCIBus Masteringl PCI Express Specification V
ConnectivityThis section details the connectivity of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card.Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardAudio Inputsl One 3.5mm (
TroubleshootingThis section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use. Thisincludes:l Problems with Digital A
NoteIf Dolby Digital Live or DTSConnect is enabled, only PCM audio and certain compressed audio (forexample, MP3) can be played, which will be encode
Safety InformationRefer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock,short-circuiting, damage,
License and CopyrightInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the partof Creative Techn
Jack or Connector Description1. Line In/Microphone InjackConnects to line-level sources(for example, MP3players) or microphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-inc
Audio Control ModuleAn external ACM(Audio Control Module) provides a built-in beamforming microphone andmicrophone/headphone I/Oconnections.Note:The
The Volume Control knob on the ACM controls the volume output to your headphones, giving you quickcontrol over the audio level from your games or musi
Connecting Speakers and HeadphonesThe connectors and associated components shown here may be different from that of your speakersystem. Consult the do
Positioning Your SpeakersGood speaker placement is crucial to getting optimal performance from your audio system andachieving an enhanced listening ex
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