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Users Guide
SB1500 / SB1502 SB1506
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Creative's latest audio revolution, Sound Blaster Z-Series! With
cutting edge technology from the leaders in PC audio, Sound Blaster Z-Series will give you years of
reliable entertainment on your PCIExpress(PCIe
®
) enabled personal computer.
This User Guide contains software installation and usage information for your audio card.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
l Intel
®
Core™2 Duo or AMD
®
processor equivalent (Core™2 2.0 GHz, AMD processor equivalent or
faster recommended)
l Intel or AMD compatible motherboard
l Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
l 1 GB RAM
l >600 MB of free hard disk space
l Available PCI Express slot*
l CD or DVD drive for software installation
l High quality headphones or powered amplified speakers (available separately)
Additional Requirements (where applicable)
DVD-Video
l 6x or faster DVD drive
l DVD player software such as InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
or CyberLink
®
PowerDVD
®
(latest version
recommended) installed.
l 5.1 speakers for optimal listening experience
Notes
l *Some motherboards reserve the PCI Express x16 slots for video cards only. Use a x1 or x4 slot
instead. For more information, consult the documentation of your motherboard.
l Other applications may have higher system requirements. For more information, consult the
documentation of your application.
Introduction 1
More Help
For the latest news and products for Sound Blaster, visit www.soundblaster.com. The site also includes
information on making purchases, technical help, and the latest driver updates.
Using Creative Software AutoUpdate
Locating, downloading, and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with
the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.
When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via theInternet, the web site will analyze your
computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are
installed in your system.
After the online analysis, you will be able to select from a list of only the most relevant software and
driver updates. The files will then be retrieved and installed on your system for you.
To learn more about Creative Software AutoUpdate, visit www.soundblaster.com/support.
Notes
l First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a
browser component required for system inspection. Ensure that the content is signed by Creative
Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.
l Ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running
Creative Software AutoUpdate.
Introduction 2
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:
l Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card
l 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.
SB1502
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SB1500 / SB1506
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
About Your Hardware 3
Jack or Connector Description
1. Line In/Microphone In
jack
Connects to line-level sources(for example, MP3
players) or microphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
plug.
2. Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-
inch) plug.
3. Line Out 1 jack
(Front L/R)
Connects to the Front Left and Front Right inputs on
powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.
4. Line Out 2 jack
(Rear L/R)
Connects to theRear Left and Rear Right inputs on
powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.
5. Line Out 3 jack
(Center/Subwoofer)
Connects to theFront Center andSubwoofer inputs
on powered analog speakers or an A/V receiver.
6. Optical S/PDIFOut jack Connects to recording devices with optical
connectors (for example, Digital Audio Tape
recorders, MiniDisc recorders or external hard disk
recorders).
7. Optical S/PDIF In jack Connects to playback devices with optical
connectors (for example, Digital Audio Tape players,
MiniDisc players or DVD players).
8. Front Panel Header
Audio connector
Connects to one end of the Intel Front PanelAudio
cable (available separately). See Front Panel Header
Audio Connector for specifications.
Note:
Toggle to select the appropriate input device (for example, Microphone or Line-In) from the Sound
Blaster Z-Series Control Panel. Refer to Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel Mixer Settings for more
information.
About Your Hardware 4
Audio Control Module
An external ACM(Audio Control Module) provides a built-in beamforming microphone and
microphone/headphone I/Oconnections.
Note:
The ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only.
1
3
4
5
2
6
Jack, Connector or Component Description
1. Volume Control Knob Controls the playback volume of the
sound card.
2. Beamforming Microphone Built-in Sound Blaster Beamforming
Microphone
3. 6.3mm Microphone In jack
Connects to line-level sources(for
example, MP3 players) or
microphones with a 6.3mm plug.
4. 6.3mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or head-
sets with a 6.3mm plug.
5. 3.5mm Microphone In jack Connects to line-level sources(for exam-
ple, MP3 players) or microphones with a
3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
6. 3.5mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or head-
sets with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Note:
The 6.3mm Microphone In jack takes priority over the 3.5mm Microphone In jack.
When connected to the Sound Blaster Z-Series, the built-in beamforming microphone features
CrystalVoice technologies which is designed to deliver crystal clear vocal fidelity in multiplayer games,
online chats and video conferencing. It also enhances voice communications for popular VoIP solutions.
Voice effects can be controlled using the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel. Simply toggle between
your headphone and speakers system with a flip of a switch in the control panel.
The options of 3.5mm and 6.3mm Microphone and Headphone jacks let you have choices of your own on
which headset or microphone to be used for recording, and audiophile grade connection through the
gold-plated jacks on the ACM and Sound Blaster Zx.
About Your Hardware 5
The Volume Control knob on the ACM controls the volume output to your headphones, giving you quick
control over the audio level from your games or music.
Note:
The ACM Volume Control Knob allows you to adjust headphone levels conveniently based on the
maximum level set by your computer's master volume control. We recommend that you determine
the desired maximum volume on your computer before using the ACM.
About Your Hardware 6
Connecting Speakers and Headphones
The connectors and associated components shown here may be different from that of your speaker
system. Consult the documentation of your speaker system to identify similar input connectors. You can
upmix your stereo sources (for example, CDAudio, MP3, WMA, MIDI and Wave) to enjoy multi-channel
sound on your speakers or headphones.
To learn how to connect different types of speaker systems to your audio card, consult the following
sections:
l Connecting Analog Speaker Systems
l Connecting Digital Speaker Systems
l Connecting Home Theater Systems
l Connecting Headphones and Headsets
l Connecting Audio Control Module
For tips on how to arrange your speakers, consult Positioning Your Speakers.
For a list of supported Creative speaker systems or interactive help on speaker connectivity, visit
www.soundblaster.com.
Note
l Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.
l Select the correct speaker setup or headphone option in the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel to
get the best experience. For more information, refer to their respective Online Help.
l The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately
from www.creative.com.
l For more information on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit
www.creative.com.
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 7
Positioning Your Speakers
Good speaker placement is crucial to getting optimal performance from your audio system and
achieving an enhanced listening experience. Below are our recommendation for 5.1 channel speakers.
For detailed speaker placement tips, consult the documentation of your speaker system.
For 5.1 channel speakers:
1
56
2 4
3
Speaker Component
1. Subwoofer
2. Front left
3. Front Center
4. Front Right
5. Rear Right
6. Rear Left
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 8
Connecting Analog Speaker Systems
Your audio card supports analog speaker systems of up to 5.1 channels. To learn more about connecting
different channel speaker systems, consult the following sections:
l 2.1 channel analog speakers
l 5.1 channel analog speakers
2.1 channel analog speakers
audio
inputs
speakers
audio
inputs
1
2
3
Jack, Connector or Cable
1. Line Out 1 jack (Front L/R)
2. 2 channel audio cable (available separately)
3. Audio Input jack
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 9
5.1 channel analog speakers
front rear center/
subwoofer
audio
inputs
center
speaker
front
speakers
rear
speakers
front rear center/
subwoofer
audio
inputs
2
3
1
4
756
Jack, Connector or Cable
1. Line Out 1 jack (Front L/R)
2. Line Out 2 jack (Rear L/R)
3. Line Out 3 jack (Center/Subwoofer)
4. 5.1 channel audio cable (available separately)
5. Front (Audio Input) jack
6. Rear (Audio Input) jack
7. Center/Subwoofer (Audio Input) jack
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 10
Connecting Digital Speaker Systems
Your Sound Blaster Z-Series comes with an Optical S/PDIF Out jack which allows you to connect your
digital speaker system. Most digital speakers systems connect the audio card to the subwoofer or an
external unit.
For more information on your digital speaker connections, consult the documentation of your digital
speaker system.
Connecting your digital speakers to the Sound Blaster Z-Series
1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
REAR
16V AC IN
~
FRONT
CENTRE/
SUBWOOFER/
REAR CENTER
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
AUDIO INPUTS
ANALOG
LEFT RIGHT
1
2
3
1
2
3
SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION
--
6.1/7.1
--
5.1
MASTER
CENTER
SIDE
REAR SUB
TREBLE 5.1
6.17.17.1
UPMIX
MIN
MAX
M-PORT
STANDBY/
POWER
VOLUME
SELECT
UPMIX
ST
AN
D
B
Y/
POW
ER
CENTER
REA
R
TREB
LE
S
U
B
SID
E
M
U
TE
U
PMI
X
VOL
2 3
Jack, Connector or Cable
1. Optical S/PDIF Out jack
2. Optical cable (available separately)
3. Optical S/PDIF In jack
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 11
Connecting Home Theater Systems
Your Sound Blaster Z-Series comes with an Optical S/PDIF jack which allows you to connect your home
theatre system. Most home theater systems connect the audio card to an A/V receiver.
For more information on your A/V receiver's speaker connections, consult the documentation of your
A/V receiver.
Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series
1
BASS TREBLE BALANCE
VOL
POWER
INPUT MODE
PROGRAM
INPUT SELECTOR
VIDEO L R
EFFECT
PHONE
2
3
Jack, Connector or Cable
1. Optical S/PDIFOut jack
2. Optical cable (available separately)
3. Optical S/PDIF In jack
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 12
Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputs
If your A/V receiver supports multi-channel line-level inputs, you can connect them directly to your
audio card's Line Out jacks instead of the Optical S/PDIF Out jack as shown below.
Connect to Line Out 1 (Front L/R)
2
1
3
4
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line Out 1 jack (Front L/R) Connects to the Front left and Front Right
jacks on your A/V receiver, using a 3.5mm
(1/8-inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (available
separately).
2. 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo-to-
RCAcable (available separately)
Connects your audio card and A/V receiver.
3. Front Right jack Connects to the Line Out 1 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
4. Front Left jack Connects to the Line Out 1 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 13
Connect Line Out 2 (Rear L/R)
1
2
3
4
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line Out 2 jack (Rear L/R) Connects to the Rear Left and Rear Right
jacks on your A/V receiver, using a 3.5mm
(1/8-inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (available
separately
2. 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo-to-
RCAcable (available separately)
Connects your audio card and A/V receiver.
3. Rear Right jack Connects to the Line Out 2 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
4. Rear Left jack Connects to the Line Out 2 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 14
Connect Line Out 3 (Center/Subwoofer)
1
2
3
4
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line Out 3 jack (Center/Subwoofer) Connects to the Center and Subwoofer
jacks on your A/V receiver, using a 3.5mm
(1/8-inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (available
separately
2. 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo-to-
RCAcable (available separately)
Connects your audio card and A/V receiver.
3. Subwoofer jack Connects to the Line Out 3 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
4. Center jack Connects to the Line Out 3 jack on your
audio card, using a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
stereo-to-RCA cable (available separately).
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 15
Connecting Headphones and Headsets
Do not listen to audio on your headphones or headsets at high volumes for prolonged
periods of time as hearing loss may result.
Connecting your headphones and headsets to theSound Blaster Z-Series
For headphones:
1
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones with a
3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
For headsets:
1
2
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line In/Microphone In jack Connects to the 3.5mm (1/8-inch) micro-
phone plug of your headset.
2. Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones with a
3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 16
Connecting Audio Control Module
The ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only.
Connecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series
1
2
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line In/Microphone In jack
Connects to the 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
microphone plug of your ACM.
2. Headphone jack Connects to your ACM with a 3.5mm
(1/8-inch) plug.
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 17
Connecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM
OR
1
2
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. 3.5mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or headsets
with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
2. 3.5mm Microphone In jack
Connects to line-level sources(for
example, MP3 players) or
microphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch)
plug.
Note:
When two headphones are being connected to the 6.3mm and 3.5mm Headphone jacks simultaneously,
you will be able to hear both headphones with the same output.
However, the Microphone In jacks on the ACM follow the below priority sequence:
l Priority 1: 6.3mm Microphone In jack
l Priority 2: 3.5mm Microphone In jack
l Priority 3: Built-in Beamforming Microphone
For example, when user plugs in external microphones to both 6.3mm and 3.5mm Microphone In jacks,
the 6.3mm Microphone In jack will take priority over the 3.5mm Microphone In jack and the built-in
Beamforming Microphone. However, when no microphone is connected to all Microphone In jacks, the
built-in Beamforming Microphone will function.
Connecting Speakers and Headphones 18
Installing and Uninstalling Software
To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card, you need to install device drivers and
applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the device drivers and applications
to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To learn how to
do so in all supported Windows operating systems, consult the following sections:
l Uninstalling Drivers and Applications
l Installing Drivers and Applications
Uninstalling Drivers and Applications
Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still
running during uninstallation will not be removed.
For Windows 7:
1. Click Start >Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster Z-Series entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.
4. Click the Yes button.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
For Windows 8:
1. At the right toolbar, click Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster Z-Series entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
4. Click the Yes button.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
To complete the uninstallation, you will also need to remove the following components:
l Dolby Digital Live Pack
l DTSConnect
To remove Dolby Digital Live:
Note
Carry out the following steps ONLYIF there are no other Creative applications on your system that
requires the Dolby Digital Live encoder.
For Windows 7:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the Dolby Digital Live Pack entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
When the Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears, click the OK button.
For Windows 8:
1. At the right toolbar, click Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the Dolby Digital Live Pack entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
Installing and Uninstalling Software 19
To remove DTSConnect:
Note
Carry out the following steps ONLYIF there are no other Creative applications on your system that
requires the DTSConnect encoder.
For Windows 7:
1. Return to the Start >Control Panel >Uninstall a Program window.
2. Select the DTSConnect entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
When the Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears, click the OKbutton.
For Windows 8:
1. At the right toolbar, click Settings > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the DTSConnect entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button or option.
After you have completed the steps above, you can install the original or updated device drivers and
applications for Sound Blaster Z-Series. For instructions on installing the software, consult Installing
Drivers and Applications.
Installing and Uninstalling Software 20
Installing Drivers and Applications
Ensure that your audio card is installed before proceeding. For instructions on
installing your audio card, consult your Quick Start leaflet.
After you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your
audio card and searches for device drivers.
For Windows 7:
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CDor DVD drive.
Your CDshould start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Click Start >Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay.
2. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
If you encounter the following message, click Install.
3. When prompted, restart your computer.
For Windows 8:
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed. Click on the icon, and then choose Run setup.exe.
If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps below:
i. Right-click on the background of the Windows start screen, and then click All apps.
ii. Click Computer.
iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay.
3. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
If you encounter the following message, click Install.
4. When prompted, restart your computer.
Installing and Uninstalling Software 21
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series
Your Sound Blaster Z-Series works seamlessly with many external devices to perform different tasks.
To learn more about these tasks and how to connect additional devices, consult the following sections:
l Playing Games
l Watching DVDs
l Playing / Recording Music
l Creating Music
l Chatting / Gaming
Note
l Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.
l The cables shown in this chapter may be bundled with your peripheral or are available separately
from www.creative.com.
l For more information on the Creative peripherals mentioned in this chapter, visit
www.creative.com.
Playing Games
Your Sound Blaster Z-Series is specially designed to enhance audio in games using Creative's cutting
edge audio technologies. Playing games will be more exhilarating than ever before!
To learn more about the following audio technologies, visit www.soundblaster.com.
EAXADVANCEDHD
Make your games come alive with EAX
®
ADVANCEDHD™ and immerse yourself in worlds that their
creators envisioned!
Hear multiple audio effects being played simultaneously, and precise environment settings applied to
them to create a life-like environment and heighten the sense of realism.
Each effect is also accurately positioned in its 3D environment, allowing you to tell where it is coming
from relative to your location, and you will be able to discern where your teammates and enemies are
using only these audio cues.
EAXADVANCEDHDis a weapon that will give you the competitive edge, especially in multiplayer
games.
Creative ALchemy
Creative ALchemy is a powerful tool that restores the audio for a DirectSound
®
3D game running on
Windows 7 or Windows 8 to its former glory - in full surround sound with hardware accelerated audio
mixing, sampling rate conversion and EAX effects.
Dolby Digital Live
Dolby Digital Live is a real-time encoding technology from Dolby Laboratories that converts any audio
signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through your home theatre or digital
speaker system.
Transform your gameplay into an exciting and realistic experience using Dolby Digital Live. Audio cues
and effects that follow the onscreen action are reproduced, immersing you in 5.1 channel surround
sound that puts you at the center of the action.
To learn more about DolbyDigital Live, visit www.dolby.com.
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series 22
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 DTSformat
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:
l Connecting Home Theater Systems
l 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:
l Connecting Home Theater Systems
l Connecting Digital Speaker Systems
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series 23
Playing / Recording Music
You can play music from, and/or record music to external devices (for example, Digital Audio Tape
player/recorder) by connecting them to your Sound Blaster Z-Series.
Connecting your external device to the Sound Blaster Z-Series
2
1
3
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Optical S/PDIF Out jack Connects to recording devices with
optical connectors (for example,
DATrecorders, MDrecorders or
external hard disk recorders).
2. Optical S/PDIF In jack Connects to playback devices with
optical connectors(for example,
DATplayers, MiniDisc players or DVD
players).
3. Optical cable (available
separately)
Connects the playback or recording
device to your Sound Blaster Z-Series.
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series 24
Creating Music
You can set up a home music studio using your Sound Blaster Z-Series.
Put together your own productions consisting of multiple music tracks from a MIDI synthesizer or an
electric guitar. Alternatively, connect your electric guitar using a pre-amp box to the Line In/Microphone
In jack. Use a converter if your pre-amp box comes with a larger (for example, a 6.35mm (1/4-inch))
connector.
You can also connect a microphone to your Sound Blaster Z-Series.
1
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line In/Microphone In jack Connects to line-level sources (for
example, MP3 players) or microphones
with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Chatting / Gaming
Your Sound Blaster Z-Series can also be connected to hands-free microphones or the Sound Blaster
Beamforming Microphone, making over-the-Net chatting a hassle-free affair. Now you can enjoy clear
voice chat for gaming and other online chatting purposes.
1
Jack, Connector or Cable Description
1. Line In/Microphone In jack Connects to microphones or the Sound
Blaster Beamforming Microphone with
a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Using Your Sound Blaster Z-Series 25
Using the Creative Software Suite
The following software is designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of your
audio card. We recommended that you familiarize yourself with their functions in order to make full use
of the rich features of your audio card.
To learn more about each application, consult its Online Help. Depending on the application, you can do
this by clicking on the toolbar of the application, or selecting Help Topics from the Help menu.
Applications
l Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel
l Creative ALchemy
l Creative Software AutoUpdate
l Creative Host OpenAL / EAX5.0 HD
l Creative Product Registration
l Creative Diagnostics
l Dolby Digital Live encoder
l DTSConnect encoder
l Sound BlasterSpeaker Setup
Various other bonus Creative applications are also compatible for your audio card. Visit
www.creative.com/support and navigate to the relevant product page to view and download these
applications.
Note
l The applications included with your audio card may differ from those described here. Your audio
card may also come with third party applications.
l Some applications are available for certain operating systems or certain card models only.
l The color of Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel may differ for different sound cards.
Using the Creative Software Suite 26
Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel
Managing Your Profiles
Click the button to display the Profiles pane.
Activate a profile by clicking the and selecting it from the list.
Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new
profile. Click to delete the active profile.
Sharing Profiles
You can export your custom settings and share them with others, or import other gamers' custom
settings.
Customizing Your Avatar
You can customize the avatar for each profile. Double-click the current avatar to open the selection
window. You can either select an avatar from the list or click to select your own image file to
be used as the avatar.
Using the Creative Software Suite 27
Adjusting Your Master Volume Settings
Drag the master volume slider to adjust the volume level. You can
mute/unmute the volume by clicking the speaker icon.
Configuring Your Software Settings
Click each feature to access its settings page. More information on each
feature can be found in their respective sections in this manual.
Configuring Your General Settings
You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values. You
can also check for software updates. Click and configure various options from the
list that displays including:
l "Options" - Enable the system to automatically check for software updates when your computer is
online.
l Select whether the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel is activated when Windows starts.
l Restore default settings.
l Select the audio playback device
l Select the supported software languages available for your system.
l Manually check for and update the software
l General information regarding your Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel software.
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SBX Pro Studio Settings
1. SBXPro Studio enhancements
Select to turn on or turn off each enhancement. You can hover your mouse cursor over each
enhancement to display a brief explanation.
2. Enhancement Level sliders
Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply.
3. Audio Test controls
Play/Pause or Stop the demo video.
Enhancing Your Listening Experience
You can adjust the amount to apply for each enhancement by dragging its slider left to decrease or right
to increase. To test the effects of the audio enhancements, click and listen to the demo video.
l SBXPro Studio Surround provides immersion control of sounds not just around you, but also
above and below for a full 3D audio experience. Hear the natural sense of audio depth, spaciousness
and stunning 3D surround effects from your audio content. Enjoy an unbelievably true-to-life audio
experience, whether it's over stereo speakers or headphones.
l SBXPro Studio Crystalizer restores the dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music
gets compressed. This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended, and adds an
enhanced level of realism for movies and games.
l SBX Pro Studio Bass fills in the low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better
entertainment experience. It dramatically improves the sound experience without a subwoofer.
l SBXPro Studio Smart Volume addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during
playback and between songs by automatically and continously measuring volume, and intelligently
applying gain and attenuation to compensate for those changes.
l SBXPro Studio Dialog Plus enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the
listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening
environment.
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CrystalVoice Settings
1. First select the recording device.
2. Next, turn on CrystalVoice and select to turn on or turn off each of the available enhancements.
Having Fun with CrystalVoice
After configuration, click and speak into your microphone to hear how your voice sounds
with CrystalVoice applied. Readjust as desired.
l CrystalVoice FX enables the speaker's voice to be altered with a variety of effects, which can be
used to enhance the tone of the speaker's voice, create interesting accents or to sound like a
completely different person.
l CrystalVoice Smart Volume automatically adjusts the loudness of the speaker's voice to
maintain a consistent volume level. This makes it convenient for the speaker to converse normally,
regardless of whether the speaker is close to or far away from the microphone.
l CrystalVoice Noise Reduction enables the speaker to be heard clearly over background noise by
constantly monitoring the environment and eliminate the unwanted noise that interferes with the
conversation.
l CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation eliminates echoes and enables the speaker to listen to
the other party clearly. Echoes are a common problem present in voice communication systems that
disrupts conversations by making it difficult to hear the other party.
l CrystalVoice Focus creates a zone and suppresses noise outside it to enable the speaker within to
be heard with amazing clarity. Multiple microphones are used to focus, enhance the speaker's voice,
and eliminate sounds outside the zone.
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Scout Mode
Scout mode transforms your hearing and enables you to hear your opponents from further away, giving
you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
1. Scout mode
Select to turn on or off Scout mode.
Click to configure hotkeys for turning on and turning off Scout mode.
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Speakers/Headphones Settings
1. Switch between Speakers or Headphones mode.
2. Speakers / Headphones Configuration
Select your current physical speaker or headphone configuration.
Notes:
Stereo Direct is an option for direct playback to stereo speaker channel sampled at 192kHz. The
following features will not be applied to this playback:
l SBXPro Studio suite of audio enhancements
l DTSConnect
l Dolby Digital Live
l Equalizer
Testing Your Audio Playback
Select the appropriate configuration based on your setup, then click to hear a sample audio
clip being played back through your setup.
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Cinematic Settings
1. Encoder settings
Select "No Encoder" if you wish to turn off encoding or select "Dolby Digital Live" or "DTSConnect"
to turn on the respective encoders.
Setting up DTSConnect
Under DTSConnect, select or unselect the option "DTSNeo:PC" and configure its various settings
according to your audio playback needs. To learn more about DTSConnect, please visit www.dts.com.
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Mixer Settings
1. Volume sliders
Adjust the playback and recording volume for your various inputs and outputs.
2. Input Device
Select the input device source from the following analog sources: Front Microphone, Rear Micro-
phone or Rear Line-in. Only one source can be active at any one time.
Adjusting Your Mixer Settings
Slide the volume level sliders right to increase and left to decrease. Click the icon to mute/unmute
the input/output. You can click the icon to adjust the settings for your input/output.
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Selecting the Input Device Source
Your audio card supports audio input from the following analog sources:
l Front Microphone (Intel HDFront Panel)
l Rear Microphone(Line In/Microphone In jack)
l Rear Line-in (Line In/Microphone In jack)
Only one of the above input sources can be active at any time. The Input Device configuration allows
you to specify the input source you wish to activate.
Step 1:Launch the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel from your Windows start menu.
Step 2: Select "Mixer" to view the Mixer configuration interface.
Step 3: Click the Input Device button and select the appropriate input source.
For example, if you would like to record from a microphone connected to the Intel HDFront Panel,
select "Front Microphone" as shown in the figure below.
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Equalizer Settings
1. EQ presets
Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio.
2. EQ sliders
Adjust the equalizer settings.
Customizing Your EQSettings
Select the EQ checkbox to enable this feature, then click the EQ drop-down arrow and select a preset
from the list.
Selecting a preset will move the EQ sliders to the appropriate values. You can then adjust the equalizer
setting by dragging the sliders up or down to the desired level. Click to save the new
configuration as a new preset.
Note
The list of default EQ presets cannot be deleted or overwritten.
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