Creative Cambridge SoundWorks DeskTop Theater 5.1 Instructions Manual

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Declaration Of Conformity ........................................................................ i

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... ii

Introduction ............................................................................................ 1

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5.1

Inspecting For Damage ............................................................................. 2

Important Notes ....................................................................................... 2

Installation Sequence ............................................................................... 3

Speaker Placement ................................................................................... 3

The Satellite Desktop Stands .................................................................... 6

The Center Channel Stands ....................................................................... 6

The Floor Stands ...................................................................................... 7

Mounting The Speakers ............................................................................ 7

Decoder Amplifier Placement .................................................................... 8

Making Connections ................................................................................. 8

Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................ 9

Decoder Amplifier Functions .................................................................... 9

Surround Reference ................................................................................ 11

Dolby Digital ...................................................................................... 11

Dolby Surround with Pro Logic ......................................................... 11

Creative Multi Speaker Surround ....................................................... 12

Audio Mode Selection ........................................................................ 12

Specifications ......................................................................................... 13

Important ............................................................................................... 13

Technical Support ................................................................................... 13

1-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 15

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Decoder Amplifier Functions ..............9 Surround Reference ................11 Dolby Digital ..................11 Dolby Surround with Pro Logic ............11 Creative Multi Speaker Surround ............12 Audio Mode Selection ................ 12 Specifications ..................13 Important ....................13 Technical Support ................... 13...
Page 2 Class B Directive: shielded cables may result in interference to radio or Name: Creative Labs Inc. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC television reception. Directive 89/ 336/ EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC (EMC) Rules.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper- should use a mounting accessory recom- the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug ating instructions should be read before the mended by Cambridge SoundWorks. the plug.
Page 4: Introduction
DeskTop Theater 5.1 offers discrete four-channel support for ® ® Microsoft DirectSound 3D and its other derivatives. Also included is Creative Multi Speaker Surround, which lets you hear all of your favorite stereo program material with a new and exciting three-dimensional quality.
Page 5: Inspecting For Damage
DeskTop Theater 5.1, but these white plug. The other satellite has a shipping damage. If there is any damage, stream (for example, the Creative cards will not provide rear channel red plug. Use a satellite with a white do not install the system. Consult the Labs PC-DVD Encore).
Page 6: Installation Sequence
Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or connect the subwoofer’s black if necessary. Install the satellite’s Desktop Creative Multi Speaker Surround plug to the LFE output jack and 7. You may wish to experiment with Stands when using them on the modes. It should be placed as close to speaker placement briefly before the center channel speaker’s...
Page 7 Dolby Digital, Dolby satellites. Stand). It can be attached directly to the face of the center channel so Surround and Creative Multi If you have side walls close to the top of a monitor. that it is as far forward as possible.
Page 8 The rear satellites may be installed recommend placing the subwoofer Also, you may attach the rear on their convenient floor stands. While on the floor (see Diagram J). satellites under a desktop or at the listening, the stands should be sides of a desk using the hook and Leave at least 8 cm (3 inches) of positioned to the left and right of your...
Page 9: The Satellite Desktop Stands
The Satellite Desktop Stands The Center Channel Stands Install a Satellite Desktop Stand by satellite from sliding across the The stands for the center channel inserting it into the “T”-shaped desktop should it be inadvertently speaker are installed by inserting socket in the back of each satellite, bumped or jostled.
Page 10: The Floor Stands
The Floor Stands Mounting The Speakers The rear satellites (with their The front of the slot is the side Screw Mounting: The Satellite and Plastic anchors may be needed Desktop Stands attached) may be further away from the rear leg Center Channel speakers may be to secure the screws into particu- installed in their floor stands.
Page 11: Decoder Amplifier Placement
Decoder Amplifier Making Connections Placement Hook and Loop Fasteners: Consult the Wiring Diagram on Use the signal cable with black When mounting speakers with the next page before making any stereo miniplugs at each end to hook and loop fasteners, make connections.
Page 12: Wiring Diagram
Decoder Amplifier Functions When the power is switched “ON”, Top Row the green indicator lights on the 4) Creative Multi Speaker face of the Decoder Amplifier will Surround: CMSS processes analog sequentially light from the right to program material. Repeated presses the left.
Page 13 The speaker level controls operate at all times. If desired, you may adjust these controls during program material to fine-tune the balance. CREATIVE DOLBY SURROUND AUDIO MODE SPEAKER TEST MUTE MULTI SPEAKER SURROUND 9) Mute: Mutes all output from the DeskTop Theater 5.1.
Page 14: Surround Reference
When playing a DVD game with a will result, and most stereo effect from a Creative PC-DVD player, the be encoded for Dolby Surround, even Dolby Digital indicator light will mix of Dolby Digital 5.1 sound (a though the program source may be a will be lost.
Page 15: Creative Multi Speaker Surround
Creative Multi Speaker Audio Mode Selection Surround (CMSS) The stereo soundtracks of some The Audio Mode selection feature movies on the Video CD (VCD format) can only be used with the PCM CMSS is a 2 to 5.1 channel sound normally centered sounds from a contain different languages.
Page 16: Specifications
Surround amplifiers, each of output levels. However, playing You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs’ bulletin four: One channel driven into a 4 the system continuously at overly board, 24 hours a day. Call 405-742-6600; use modem settings:...
Page 17 Inside Europe Holland Tel: +3115578244 Italy Tel: +39 2 982 4 4100 Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd. Technical Support Norway Tel: 800 11663 (Freephone) Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown Dublin, 15 Ireland BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34) +45 4824 4361 (ZyTEL 19,200)
Page 18: 1-Year Limited Warranty
© 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and PCWorks and Desktop Theater are trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Newton, MA. The Creative logo and Sound Blaster logo are registered trademarks and the Environmental Audio logo and Creative Multi Speaker Surround are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.
Page 19 311 Needham Street, Newton MA 02464 1-877-937-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com Email: info@cambridgesoundworks.com Company P81-1300 0400...

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