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UUUser’s Guide Inspire 5500 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 the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product. Retain Instructions Keep all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings Take note of all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Follow Instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions. Cleaning Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
DTT3500-licTOC.fm Page i Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:29 PM Contents Introduction Using Your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 ........................................................................ i 1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions Turning On Your Decoder ...................................................................................................1-2 Decoder and Remote Control Key Functions .....................................................................
En DTT3500-lic.book Page i Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500. With audio quality that rivals a component home theater system, Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 gives you the full potential of Dolby Digital™ multichannel sound from your DVD player, personal computer or game console. The system decodes, Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program material, letting you enjoy the best in today’s media software. Using Your Creative Inspire 5.
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1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various control buttons, knobs and sockets on your Decoder and Remote Control. 1 5 7 2 8 11 10 3 9 12 6 4 Figure 1-1: Decoder and Remote Control Front Views, and Decoder Rear Panel View. 13 Decoder and Remote Control Functions 1-1 En DTT3500-lic.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Turning On Your Decoder The Standby LED (next to the POWER button) turns red when the power adapter is connected to a power outlet or when the power supply is turned on. Press the Power button to turn on the Decoder. The default input is Optical and the default mode is Stereo. Future settings are retained as long as the decoder is connected to the power supply.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Function 5 Infrared Receiver Detects infrared signals from your Remote Control. For reliable Remote Control functionality, do not obstruct this portion of the decoder. 6 VOLUME Knob Adjusts the master volume and volume of the selected channel. The output level of the selected channel should be adjusted to balance with the fixed output of the Front Left and Front Right speakers. The volume may also be adjusted using the remote control.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Decoder/Remote Control 8 TEST Button (This function is only available on the Remote Control) Function Activates the “test sound” generator that helps you position the speakers and to balance their relative output. The test sound moves in a circular sequence from the Left speaker, the Center speaker, the Right speaker, then to the rear Right Satellite, rear Left Satellite and Subwoofer. These are indicated by the LEDs on the volume indicator.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM 9 DYNAMIC MODE Button (This function is only available on the Remote Control) Function By default, your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 is set for a compressed dynamic range mode, which compresses the loud and soft passages of a Dolby Digital soundtrack for late night listening. Enabling Dynamic Mode restores the very wide dynamic range between soft and loud sounds found in Dolby Digital programs.
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2 Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources The Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 can be used with many devices — DVD player, game console or personal computer. The following charts tell you the correct cables, and corresponding inputs on the decoder, to use for each type of device. The charts are divided according to device type: set-top devices, game consoles and personal computers. Types of cables supplied may vary in different regions.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Game Console User’s Chart Devices Cables From Device To Decoder Decoder Inputs Signals Decoder Input Selection - Dolby Digital - PCM Sony Playstation ® 2 Optical Select Optical Analog Sony Playstation ® Dual Female-Female RCA Adapter and Dual RCA to Stereo Select Line-in Personal Computer User’s Chart Devices Cables From Device Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.
3 Verifying Decoder Signal Indicators The Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 decoder automatically detects signal type. This chapter describes the response of your Decoder when Dolby programs are channeled through it. The table below shows you the typical output signals used in some common program materials.
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4 Selecting Mode and Controlling Speaker Output This chapter guides you on the most appropriate setting to select for each connection and signal source. Stereo Type Of Signal Source Decoder Inputs Input Select Source Select Speaker Output PCM Stereo This mode plays normal stereo content and also downmixes a 5.1 Dolby Digital signal through Creative Inspire 5500’s left and right front speakers and subwoofer. 2.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Dolby Pro Logic Type Of Signal Source Decoder Input Input Select Source Select Speaker Output Analog 2- channel Activates Dolby Pro Logic processing to provide surround sound from encoded stereo sources such as many television broadcasts and video tapes. 5.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Type Of Signal Decoder Inputs Source This mode automatically detects a Dolby Digital bitstream through the decoder input. The Dolby Digital bitstream can only be carried in the digital medium.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM Controlling Speaker Output When playing back multichannel programs like Dolby Digital soundtracks, you may want to set the speaker output level to suit your sitting position relative to the speakers. This is to obtain the desired (balanced) output required for multichannel playback from all speakers. 1. Press the SELECT button on the decoder until the LED of the channel you want lights up. Volume knob Figure 4-1: Selecting the channel volume. 2.
Audio Technology Reference A This chapter describes and defines the various technologies used in your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (also referred to as AC-3) delivers five discrete full-range channels (left, center, right, 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 Television (HDTV), are encoded with Dolby Digital technology. When a 5.
DTT3500-lic.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:11 PM If you are using an analog input, select Line In, and then select Pro Logic processing. If using Optical or Coaxial input, ensure that the corresponding digital input is selected, and then select Pro Logic processing.
General Specifications B Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 These specifications apply to Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 operating from the supplied 12V AC power adapter. Dual Outputs: ❑ 12V AC, 4.2A ❑ 12V AC, 700 mA Satellite power 6 watts RMS per channel (4 channels) Center Satellite power 6 watts RMS Subwoofer power 18 watts RMS General Specifications B-1 En DTT3500-lic.
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