Specifications

Decoder and Remote Control Functions 1-5

Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 is intended for individual or small group listening and can

achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing heavy-bass program material

continuously at overly loud, distorted levels may permanently damage the system’s internal

fuse. The fuse can be replaced only by a qualified representative. To avoid this inconvenience

and a possible non-warranty repair charge, reduce the playback volume when the system shows

obvious signs of stress, for example, when it sounds raspy, fuzzy, and/or muddy.

Note: Set the Decoder Amplifier to Standby mode before unplugging or turning off the power

supply.

DYNAMIC MODE

Button (This function

is only available on

the Remote Control)

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.

Press this button to experience the full dynamic range of Dolby Digital programs

(uncompressed). The volume indicator LEDs on the top half (vertical placement) of the

Decoder light up momentarily. If you press this button again, the default mode (compressed)

resumes. The volume indicator LEDs on the bottom half of the Decoder light up momentarily.

Dolby PL Button

Activates Dolby Pro Logic processing to provide surround sound from encoded stereo sources

such as many television broadcasts and video tapes.

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Connects your Subwoofer. See the Quick Start Guide for more information on connecting your

speakers.

AUDIO INPUTS

Connects the respective audio source cables — Optical, Coaxial and Analog Line In — to the

corresponding sockets. See Chapter 2, “Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources” for

more details.

DIN

For control and power signals. Connects your Subwoofer.

Note: Do not connect this socket to other devices.

Decoder/Remote Control Function

Important Playback

Level Warning!

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