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Creative Inspire GD580

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.

Version 1.0

July 2003

The Creative logo, Sound Blaster and the Sound Blaster logo are registered trademarks and Audigy, Sound Blaster Audigy, Inspire and Live! are trademarks of Creative Technology

Ltd. in the United States and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.

SONY is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Playstation 2 is a trademark of Sony Entertainment America Inc. Microsoft and DirectSound are registered trademarks of

or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognised as such. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual contents may differ slightly

from those pictured.

DTS DISCLAIMER

DTS Digital Surround

is a discrete 5.1 digital audio format available on CD, LD and DVD software. CD and LD software cannot be decoded

internally in most CD, LD or DVD players. When SPDIF output is selected on the disk players and a DTS encoded software is played back through the

analog outputs of the CD, LD or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should

be taken by the consumer if the analog outputs are connected directly to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external

5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system such as Creative Inspire GD580 must be connected to the digital output of (SPDIF, AES/EBU or

TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM ENGLISH User’s Guide Creative Inspire GD580 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. Copyright © 2003 Creative Technology Ltd.
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English.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA Notice for Canada 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.
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English.book Page 3 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions Heat Object and Liquid Entry Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product. Do not place this product anywhere near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Never push any object through the product’s openings, as this can result in a fire, electric shock or damage. Do not spill liquids on the product.
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English.book Page 5 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Contents Introduction Using Your Creative Inspire GD580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions Turning On Your Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Decoder and Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . 1-2 Important Playback Level Warning! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 2 Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources Set-top Device User’s Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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English.book Page i Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing Creative Inspire GD580. With audio quality that rivals a component home theater system, Creative Inspire GD580 gives you the full potential of Dolby Digital™ and DTS® multichannel sound from your DVD player, game console or personal computer. The system decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, Pro Logic II and DTS program material, letting you enjoy the best in today’s media software.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM 1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions 1 7 2 8 3 4a 4b This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various control buttons, knobs and connectors on your Decoder and Remote Control. 10 14 11 15 16 12 17 13 5 19 20 18 9 6 21 Figure 1-1: Decoder Front Panel View 1-1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions Figure 1-2: Remote Control View. Figure 1-3: Decoder Rear Panel View.
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English.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Turning On Your Decoder The Standby LED (Light Emitting Diode), below 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. If you change any settings, they are retained as long as the decoder is in Standby mode and not turned off.
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English.book Page 3 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Decoder/Remote Control Function 4b DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL LED The DTS LED illuminates whenever a DTS encoded program material is detected from a digital source. The Dolby Digital LED illuminates automatically whenever a Dolby Digital signal is detected from an optical or coaxial input. 5 SELECT button Selects the channels for volume adjustment. Press to select Center, Rear or Subwoofer. The Center, Rear or Subwoofer LED lights up.
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English.book Page 4 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Decoder/Remote Control 15 TEST button (this function is only available on the Remote Control) Function Activates the “test sound” generator that helps you position your 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 speaker, Rear Left speaker and Subwoofer. These are indicated by the LEDs on the volume indicator.
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English.book Page 5 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Decoder/Remote Control Function 20 AUDIO Outputs Connects your speaker system. See the Quick Start Guide provided for more information on connecting your speakers. 21 DIN For control and power signals. Connects your Subwoofer. Note: Do not connect this socket to other devices. Important Playback Level Warning! Creative Inspire GD580 is intended for individual or small group listening and can achieve surprisingly high output levels.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM 2 Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources Note: The type of cables supplied may vary in different regions. Creative Inspire GD580 can be used with many devices — DVD players, game consoles or personal computers. 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.
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English.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Game Console User’s Chart Devices Cables From Device To Decoder Decoder Inputs - Sony PlayStation® 2 - Microsoft Xbox™* ™ - Nintendo GameCube Signals Decoder Input Selection - DTS - Dolby Digital - PCM Optical Select Optical PlayStation® 2 - Sony - Microsoft Xbox™ - Nintendo GameCube™ Analog Stereo From the game console Select Analog * For movie DVD playback and Dolby Digital gaming, other accessories may be required.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM 3 Verifying Decoder Signal Indicators The Creative Inspire GD580 decoder automatically detects signal type. The table below shows you the typical output signals used in some common program materials.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM 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 Incoming Decoder Input Signal Source Input Select Mode select Speaker Output Analog Stereo This mode plays normal stereo content and also downmixes a 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS signal through Creative Inspire GD580’s left and right front speakers and subwoofer. 2.
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English.book Page 2 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Dolby Pro Logic II - Movie Type Of Incoming Decoder Input Signal Source Activates Dolby Pro Logic II processing to provide surround sound from encoded stereo sources such as many television broadcasts, VCDs and DVDs. The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced directional sound coming from all the speakers that simulates discrete 5.1-channel sound.
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English.book Page 3 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Dolby Pro Logic II - Music Type Of Incoming Signal Source Activates Dolby Pro Logic II processing to provide surround sound from encoded stereo sources such as many television broadcasts, VCDs and DVDs. The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep audio environment. Decoder Input Input Select Mode select Speaker Output Analog 2channel 5.
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English.book Page 4 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM Controlling Speaker Output When playing back multichannel programs like Dolby Digital or DTS 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.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM A Audio Technology Reference This chapter describes and defines the various technologies used in your Creative Inspire GD580. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 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 DVDs and High Definition Televisions (HDTVs) are encoded with Dolby Digital technology.
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English.book Page 1 Friday, August 1, 2003 12:04 PM General Specifications B Creative Inspire GD580 These specifications apply to Creative Inspire GD580 operating from the supplied 12 V AC power adapter. Dual outputs: Satellite power 6 watts RMS per channel (4 channels) Center Satellite power 6 watts RMS Subwoofer power 17 watts RMS ❑ 12 V AC, 4.