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Creative ZiiSound D3x User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model No.: MF8120...
  • Page 2 D3x or DSx wireless subwoofer linked together for dynamics rivalling the very best in home audio set-ups. Additional ZiiSound D3x and ZiiSound DSx shown here and throughout the user manual are for illustration purposes only. Sold separately. Not included.
  • Page 3 For detailed product information, instructions or to find out more about our speakers, visit www.creative.com/speakers Safety Instruction Please read the following before using the Creative Products: • Use a mains plug that is appropriate for your country or region. • To be completely disconnected from the power input, the mains plug has to be disconnected /detached from the mains. • Disconnect the mains plug when the device is expected to be unused for several days. Additional guidelines for wireless devices • The short wave radio frequency signals of a wireless device may impair the operation of other...
  • Page 4 • Device Operating Temperature range : 0 ºC to 45ºC • Power Adapter Operating Temperature range : 0 ºC to 40ºC These specifications apply to the ZiiSound D3x operating from the supplied 14V DC 1.9A universal power adapter. Note: Compliance markings are located on the bottom of this product. Compatibility Disclaimer • Wireless performance is dependent on your device’s Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to your...

  • Page 5: Section 1 : D3X Basic Operations

    Section 1 : D3x Basic operations Product Overview / Connectivity Diagram Pairing Bluetooth Connected CONNECT LED Status Indicator Rapid blinking LED Steady Lit For various Bluetooth Pairing activities CONNECT Button LINK Button For various speakers linking activities (Slave) Left Speaker (Slave/Master*) Center Speaker (Master) Right Speaker LINK LED Status Indicator Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Volume Button and Volume Led Status Indicator * For a 1.1 setup, the ZiiSound D3x will light up the Center Speaker LED to indicate it is connected in a 1.1 setup.
  • Page 6 Push the plug in Press button fully and ensure to detach the plug snaps the plug into place Bass Port Tube AUX - IN Power ON / Standby Button DC –IN* * All LEDs will light up for a few seconds when the mains are applied to the D3x. This is normal.
  • Page 7 Enjoy audio from Stereo Bluetooth devices Enjoy your favourite music from other Bluetooth devices by following these steps to connect them. Pairing Rapid blinking LED Ensure the speaker is powered ON. Press and hold the “CONNECT Button” for 5 seconds. Release when the CONNECT LED blinks once. iii. ZiiSound D3x ZiiSound D3x Connectivity Connectivity Bluetooth Search results PASSCODE CONNECTED Network ZiiSound D3x 0000 Connections Operator...

  • Page 8: Switching Between Paired Devices

    Press “CONNECT Button” once CONNECT LED blinks and stays lit switches. Ready to stream music. Section 2 : Linking with another ZiiSound D3x or DSx Wireless subwoofer Adding a subwoofer to the D3x to form a 1.1 speaker system Note: It is neccessary to clear the memory of linked speakers (all D3x(s) and DSx) should you require to configure a new setup. (For example, adding another D3x or DSx) Proceed to Step (B) if your D3x or DSx have not been linked with other speaker before. If your D3x or DSx have been linked before, follow the instruction below to clear link system memory to reconfigure a new speaker setup.
  • Page 9 Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Ensure your ZiiSound D3x is powered ON. Press and hold the LINK Button for 5 seconds and release when the Link LED blinks once. The D3x is now in Link discoverable mode. Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Activate LINK discoverable mode on the ZiiSound DSx wireless subwoofer by holding the Link button for 4 seconds and releasing when the Link LED blinks once. For more details, refer to the ZiiSound DSx manual. Linked Wireless Subwoofer LED Steady The ZiiSound DSx are linked when the LED status indicator on the DSx are Lit Steady.
  • Page 10 Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Linked mode with Wireless Subwoofer LED Steady If the ZiiSound D3x LINK LED is still Rapidly Blinking, Press the LINK Button once to stop or wait for it to timeout. Link establishment complete. Ready to Stream music.
  • Page 11 Adding one or more ZiiSound D3x and DSx wireless subwoofer to form a 2.1 or 3.1 speaker system Note: It is neccessary to clear the memory of linked speakers (all D3x(s) and DSx) should you require to configure a new setup. (For example, adding another D3x or DSx) Proceed to Step (B) if your D3x or DSx have not been linked with other speaker before. If your D3x or DSx have been linked before, follow the instruction below to clear link system memory to reconfigure a new speaker setup. For the D3x(s) Ensure the speaker is in standby mode. Press and hold the Power ON/Standby button located at the rear of the speaker until LINK and CONNECT LED blinks 2 times and goes off. The D3x Link memory has been cleared. For the DSx Press and hold the LINK Button located at the rear of the subwoofer for 10 seconds until the Link LED blinks 2 times and goes off. The DSx Link memory has been cleared. Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Pick one ZiiSound D3x as your master speaker and ensure it is powered ON.
  • Page 12 allocated CENTER Channel Link discoverable mode LED Off Rapid blinking LED Steady allocated LEFT Channel Link discoverable mode LED Off LED Steady Rapid blinking D3x Right Master speaker Power ON another D3x. Press and hold the LINK Button for 5 seconds and release when the LINK LED blinks once. The LINK LED will blink until it stays lit up to indicate which channel the speaker is linked for, Repeat for another D3x to form a 3.1 setup. The Speakers will automatically be allocated as LEFT, then CENTER channels by order of the activa- tion of their Link Discoverable mode. Note: • Whenever a new speaker is added to the RIGHT Channel Master speaker, the LINK discoverable mode for the Master speaker extends for another 1 minute for other speakers to link in. • To cancel Link discoverable mode, press the LINK Button once while the speakers / Subwoofer are still in Link discoverable mode.
  • Page 13 Link Connected (Center Channel) LED Steady D3x CENTER allocated speaker Link Connected (LEFT Channel) Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED LED Steady D3x LEFT D3x RIGHT allocated speaker Master speaker LEFT and CENTER speakers are Linked when the LINK LED Status indicator of the LEFT and CENTER channel speakers shows their respective LEFT and CENTER LED Lit on its LINK LED.
  • Page 14 Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED Jump to step should no wireless subwoofer are required to be linked. Set the ZiiSound DSx wireless subwoofer to LINK Discoverable mode by holding the Link button for 4 second and releasing when the LINK LED blinks once. For detailed instructions, refer to the ZiiSound DSx User manual. The Master D3x speaker will automatically connect the DSx wireless subwoofer while the D3x LINK LED is still rapidly blinking. Linked Wireless Subwoofer LED Steady The ZiiSound DSx are linked when the LED status indicator on the DSx are Lit Steady. Link discoverable mode Linked Right Master Speaker Rapid blinking LED LED Steady D3x RIGHT D3x RIGHT Master speaker Master speaker If the ZiiSound D3x (Right Channel) Master speaker LINK LED is still Rapidly Blinking, Press the LINK Button once to stop or wait for it to timeout. The speakers are now in Multi Channel mode.

  • Page 15: Section 3 : Switching Between Multi-Channel And Party Mode

    Section 3 : Switching between MuLTi-ChAnnEL and PARTY mode To engage PARTY Mode In PARTY mode, each individual speaker will broadcast its LEFT, RIGHT channels information from the RIGHT Master speaker. This switching feature can only be performed on the RIGHT Master speaker when in MULTI-CHANNEL mode. ZiiSound D3x CENTER Linked Speaker (Multi-Channel mode) ZiiSound D3x ZiiSound D3x LEFT Linked Speaker RIGHT Linked Speaker (Multi-Channel mode) (Multi-Channel mode) Press and hold the LINK Button for 5 seconds and release when the LINK LED blinks once on the RIGHT Master speaker. Now all LED on the LINK LED status indicator will light up, indicating they are in PARTY mode configuration.
  • Page 16 To engage MuLTi ChAnnEL Mode In MULTI-CHANNEL mode, each individual speaker will play only its allocated channel information (eg LEFT, CENTER or RIGHT only) streamed from the RIGHT Master speaker. This switching feature can only be performed on the RIGHT Master speaker when in PARTY mode. ZiiSound D3x CENTER Linked Speaker (Party mode) ZiiSound D3x ZiiSound D3x LEFT Linked Speaker RIGHT Linked Speaker (Party mode) (Party mode) Press and hold the LINK Button for 5 seconds and release when the LINK LED blinks once on the RIGHT Master speaker. Now all LED on the LINK LED status indicator will disappear, only displaying their respective Channel LED indicator indicating they are in MULTI-CHANNEL mode. ZiiSound D3x CENTER Linked Speaker (Multi-Channel mode) ZiiSound D3x...

  • Page 17: Section 4 : Other Speaker Features

    Section 4 : Other speaker features Returning to standby and Powering On the D3x with active Links Returning to Standby The Linked speakers can be brought to Standby in unison by pressing the Power ON/Standby Button located at the rear of the RIGHT Master speaker. Powering ON with active links The Linked speaker can be Powered ON with active links to each other by pressing the Power ON/Standby Button of the RIGHT Master speaker with the mains powered ON on all the other speakers.* *Powering ON with active links can only be done on the Master speaker as the slave speakers are listening to instructions from the Master speaker, even in standby. Disabling / Restoring the link system for Standalone / Linked speaker usage (only for 2.0 and above setup) Disabling the LINK for individual D3x operation...
  • Page 18 ** For the ZiiSound D3x, Powered ON is indicated with the Volume LED Status Indicator lit up. Reset to factory setting / clear LinK system Follow these steps to return to factory settings all D3x(s) to clear Bluetooth paired device memory and LINK system when a change of speaker configuration is required. (For example, linking additional D3x or DSx) Action LED status Status ZiiSound D3x Return the speaker to Standby by pressing the CONNECT LED and LINK Powered On. Speaker Blu- Power ON/ Standby button. LED blinks twice and etooth device list and Link Press and hold Power button for 10 seconds. turns off. This indicates a system memory cleared. successful Factory reset.

  • Page 19: Section 5 : Tips, Tricks And Faq

    * Power saving mode only applicable when no Bluetooth connection is detected for 10 minutes. ** Power saving mode only applicable when there is no audio on the AUX-IN input. 5.2 Bluetooth There’s no Bluetooth link between my device and the ZiiSound D3x. What should I do? - Delete the ZiiSound D3x or ZiiSound D3x System name entry from your Bluetooth device paired memory list and perform the steps in Section 1.2 (Enjoy audio from Stereo Bluetooth devices) to re-pair your device with ZiiSound D3x...
  • Page 20 LinK Tips and Tricks How to identify which speaker is the LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT speaker. • Press and hold the Power ON/Standby button located at the rear of the speaker. The Link LED indicator will light its respective LED Channel it was configured for. Link LED Status (Slave/Master*) (Slave) (Master) Not Configured Center Speaker Left Speaker Right Speaker Indicator My LEFT and CENTER Channel D3x does not respond to my actions on either buttons or Bluetooth connections when they are in LINK mode.
  • Page 21 External Power Adapter Model Number : SRC14001900 Intended Use Office and Home Usage Restrictive use To which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s): Radio EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1:2010 EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1:2010 EMI/EMC EN 55013:2001 +A1:2003 +A2:2006 EN 55020:2007 EN 55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1: 2002 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 Health & Safety EN 60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 + A11: 2008 + IEC Guide 112 EN 62311: 2008 Energy Use Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009, Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Supplementary Information: • Notified Body Number 0890 • External Power supply unit is bundled with the product and not sold separately. • The receiver portion of this product is a Category III device, as specified in EN 300 440. Technical documentation for this product(s) is retained at the following address Company Name : Creative Technology Ltd Company Address : 31, International Business Park Creative Resource, Singapore 609921...
  • Page 22 Creative Technology Ltd verklaart hierbij dat deze draadloze luidspreker voldoet aan de vereisten en andere relevante voorwaarden van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG. A Creative Technology Ltd., declara pelo presente que esta coluna sem fios está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 23 ® owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Creative Technology Ltd is under license. apt-X is a registered trademark of APT licensing Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.

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