Creative Sound Blaster Z SB1500 Manual de usuario

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 DTSConnect:NoteCarry out the following steps ONLYIF there are no other Creative applications on your system thatrequires the DTSConnect 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

DTSConnectDTSConnect 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. SBXPro 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 HDFront Panel)l Rea

Equalizer Settings1. EQ presetsSelect an equalizer preset to apply to your audio.2. EQ slidersAdjust the equalizer settings.Customizing Your EQSettin

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 SBSpeaker 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.PCIBus 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 DTSConnect 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/Oconnections.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