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Creative dtt2500 digital manual

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    1 Installation and Operating Instructions Desktop Theater 5.1 DTT2500 Digital 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 document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocop[...]

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    2 Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: CAUTION: This device is intended to be installed by the user in a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM A T or compatabile personal computers in the manufacturer ’ s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or w[...]

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    3 READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the DTT2500 Digital amplified subwoofer/sat- ellite system is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instruc- tions should be a[...]

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    4 Contents DeskT op Theatre ™ 5.1 DTT2500 Digital Safety & Regulatory Information ......................................................................... 2 Compliance ........................................................................................................... 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................[...]

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    5 hank you for purchasing DeskT op Theater 5.1 DTT2500 Digital by Cambridge SoundW orks. Introduction DeskT op Theater 5.1 DTT2500 Digital lets you experience the full potential of Dolby ® Digital multichannel sound from your computer DVD player , with a dynamic output that rivals a component home theater system. It processes both Dolby Digital an[...]

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    6 (5) Wall Mounting Hardware SPDIF DIN Cable T andem Audio Cable (Green and Black Miniplugs) SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA) Inspecting For Damage Important Notes connection, to hear the clearest digital audio available. Conventional 2- channel sound cards such as Sound Blaster 16 or the Sound Blaster A WE series can also be used with DTT2500 Digital , bu[...]

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    7 CREATIVE DTT 3500 DIGITAL MU MO FOURP DOL BY DOLBY AUDIO SPEAKE MU LR MAST CENT SUBWOOF SURROU PRO ANALO DIGITA POWE STERE Speaker Placement Installation Sequence 1. Read all of the instructions before installing the speaker system. 2. Using the placement instructions as a guide, position the satellites, the center channel speaker and subwoofer a[...]

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    8 There are many mounting possibilities. The monitor stand can be attached with hook and loop fasteners to the top of the computer monitor . It directs the sound down towards the listener (see Diagram C ). If your computer monitor ’ s construction directs the sound of the center channel satellite towards you without a stand, attach the satellite [...]

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    9 The rear satellites may be installed on their convenient floor stands. While listening, the stands should be positioned to the left and right of your listening position (see Diagram G on the previous page). The Floor Stands are small enough to be stowed underneath a desk when not in use. See page 11 for floor stand assembly instructions. Larger w[...]

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    10 Speaker W ire and Stand Installation T ypically , the 3 meter speaker cables will connect the front and center satellites to the Decoder Amplifier and the 5 meter cables will connect the rear satellites to the Decoder Amplifier . A panel of twelve self-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite and subwoofer and the opposite end of t[...]

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    11 P Mounting The Speakers Screw Mounting: The Satellite and Center Channel speakers may be hung on a wall using an M5 screw and their keyhole openings. First attach four self-adhesive feet to the back of each satellite (see Diagram L ) insuring a vibration-free, secure installation. Leave about 3 / 8 of an inch of the screw-head exposed to fit int[...]

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    12 CREATIVE DTT 3500 DIGITAL MU MO FOURP DOL BY DOLBY AUDIO SPEAKE MU LR MAST CENT SUBWOOF SURROU PRO ANALO DIGITA POWE STERE Decoder Amplifier Placement N Making Connections Consult the Wiring Diagram on the next page before making any connections. Speaker Connections. Insert one satellite’ s plug into the correspond- ing Speaker Output on the D[...]

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    13 Connection to Sound Blaster Live! via Digital DIN DOLBY DIGIT AL (AC-3) SPDIF IN SPEAKER OUTPUTS LINE IN REAR IN C SUBWOOFER RS LS R L 15V DC IN DIGIT AL DIN ANALOG AUTO INPUT DVD OUTPUT (EXAMPLE: CREA TIVE LABS PC-DVD ENCORE Dxr2) SOUNDCARD OUTPUT (EXAMPLE: SOUND BLASTER LIVE!) DIGIT AL OUTPUT REAR OUT LINE OUT POWER SUPPL Y ADAPTER RIGHT SURRO[...]

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    14 No lights illuminated: Mutes any analog stereo or CMSS output. Use this setting if you wish to play an analog stereo signal through the Dolby Pro Logic processor . For more information about Creative Multi Speaker Sur - round , see page 17. 5. Dolby Digital indicator light: This light turns on whenever a Dolby Digital signal is detected at the S[...]

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    15 The speaker level controls operate at all times. If desired, you may adjust these controls during program material to fine-tune the balance. 9. Mute: Mutes all output from the DTT2500 Digital . Press the button once to mute. Press a second time to restore audio output. The CMSS, Dolby Surround, Audio Mode and Speaker Test buttons are operable du[...]

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    16 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3) delivers five discreet full-range channels (left front, center , right front, left surround and right surround) plus a separate Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. Many soundtracks on the latest generation laser discs, DVDs and High Definition T elevision (HDTV), are encoded with Dolby Digital t[...]

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    17 Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel sound processor similar in some aspects to a Dolby Surround with Pro Logic processor . CMSS Music mode creates a convincing 5.1 channel surround soundfield with typical stereo sources, whether they are Dolby Surround- encoded or not. It works well with Dolby Pro Logic, W A[...]

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    18 Using DVD player on TV 1. Connect V ideo Out of the DVD player to V ideo Input of your television. 2. Connect Dolby Digital com- pressed signal output from your DVD player to the DOLBY DIGIT AL (AC-3) SPDIF IN of your DTT2500 Digital decoder amplifier unit. 3. Press the CMSS button until all its three LEDs are off to disable the Creative Multi S[...]

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    19 Playing VCD Movies: Using PC-DVD player on PC 1. Disable the ‘Creative Multi Speaker Surround’ (CMSS) function by pressing the CMSS button until all four LEDs are off. For VCD movies with Dolby Surround-encoded ster eo program: Y ou can use the Dolby Pro Logic decoder , by selecting PRO LOGIC DIGIT AL IN, to experi- ence 5.1-channel movie vi[...]

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    20 Playing Microsoft Dir ectSound 3D or Envir onmental Audio Games 1. Under CMSS on your DTT2500 Digital decoder amplifier , select FOURPOINT to fully enjoy the 4-channel gaming experience from Microsoft DirectSound3D or Creative Environmental Audio (EA) titles with a 4- channel audio card. 2. For Sound Blaster Live! users, enable the 4-Speaker con[...]

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    21 CD Audio Music: Enjoying CD Audio on PC Select the MUSIC mode by pressing the Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) button until the LED for MUSIC mode lights up. This mode creates an enveloping five-speaker surround effect that enhances stereo music. Karaoke Music: Singing Karaoke on PC with SB Live! and Creative PC-DVD Decoder Card (with Cr e[...]

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    22 Specifications DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT2500 Digital Six-channel Amplifier Specification s Left, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround amplifiers, each of four: 7 watts RMS per channel Center Channel amplifier: 21 watts per channel Subwoofer amplifier: 20 watts per channel Important Playback Levels DDT2500 Digital is intended for individual or smal[...]

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    23 Creative European Help Line CREATIVE LABS (IRELAND) LTD. Technical Support Department Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Ireland Fax: +353 1 8205052 U nited K ingdom Tel +44 11 8 9 344 744 Germany T e l + 49 69-66982900 Ireland Tel +353 1 820 75 55 France Tel +33 1 5 5 4 6 8 7 7 7 Spain T e l +34 (9 1) 66 25 116 Italy Tel +39 0[...]