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DTT3500 Digital
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Copyright © 2000 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
August 2000
© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and DeskTop Theatre is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks,
Inc., Newton, MA. The Creative logo, Sound Blaster and the Sound Blaster logo are registered trademarks, and EAX, the EAX logo, PC-DVD, CMSS, Live! and Creative Multi
Speaker Surround are trademarks of Creative Technology, Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Aonix and is used by Creative
Technology and/or its affiliates under license. The DTT3500 Digital's Dolby Digital decoder/amplifier is manufactured under license by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
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- Page 1 DTT3500 Digital 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.
- Page 2 This product conforms to the following Council Directive: ❑ Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC) 72/23/EEC (LVD) Important Notice The serial number for the DTT3500 Digital is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
POWER SOURCES - The subwoofer should OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push as they may cause hazards. service or repairs to the DTT3500 Digital be operated only from the type of power objects of any kind into the subwoofer... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
DTT3500 Digital Contents Introduction ....................5 Inventory....................6 Recommended Signal Sources..............6 Installation Sequence ................7 Speaker System Connections..............7 Speaker System Connection Diagram ............. 8 Signal Source Connections ..............9 Signal Source Connection Diagram............10 Speaker Cable and Stand Installation ............ 11 Mounting Speakers ................ -
Page 5: Introduction
OPTICAL output. DTT3500 Digital also includes a DIGITAL DIN input which supports discrete 5.1-channel output. DTT3500 Digital offers up to 6- channel discrete audio support for ® ® Microsoft DirectSound 3D and its other derivatives. -
Page 6: Inventory
If there is any, do not signal source inputs, both analog and minijack line outputs (like Sound be used with the DTT3500 Digital. install or use the system. For advice, call digital. For example: Blaster Live! series or Creative Labs 4. -
Page 7: Installation Sequence
Power Adapter’s AC plug into an for the subwoofer that comes Amplifier Placement” on page center speaker and subwoofer. For appropriate receptacle. with DTT3500 Digital, read more details see “Speaker Cable and “Substituting a powered 3. Connect the Satellites, Center Stand Installation” on page 11. -
Page 8: Speaker System Connection Diagram
Speaker System Connection Diagram Front Right Satellite Center Speaker Front Left Satellite Rear Right Satellite Rear Left Satellite Power Adapter Subwoofer... -
Page 9: Signal Source Connections
Signal Source Connections Dolby Digital source For devices with optical output Decoder Amplifier. Connect the black stereo miniplugs to the Rear Connect the Dolby Digital/SPDIF Connect the optical output of these Out minijack output of your sound output of your signal source to the devices (e.g. -
Page 10: Signal Source Connection Diagram
Signal Source Connection Diagram Dual Female-to-Female RCA Adapter DIGITAL OUT Stereo to Dual RCA Cable Digital Output (Eg. PC-DVD Encore) White SPDIF Cable LINE OUT LINE OUT REAR OUT (RCA to RCA) Game Console Lime-Green 4-Ch Sound Card Output Lime-Green 2-Ch Sound Card Output (Eg. -
Page 11: Speaker Cable And Stand Installation
Speaker insert the Desktop Stand’s 8. If you wish to use the Floor attachment arm into the socket in Stands with the rear Satellites, the back of the Satellite, taking up assemble the stand according to Cable and any slack in the cable as required. the Floor Stand Assembly leaflet. -
Page 12: Mounting Speakers
Mounting Speakers Center Speaker Stand Installation Screw Mounting satellite. The rubber pads will Unlike the Desktop Stand (for cushion the satellites from any Satellites), the stands for the Attachment Arm Mounting the rear satellites on side vibration and help keep them in Center Speaker are of the screw-in walls will give you superior surround position. -
Page 13: Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement The Front Satellites The Center Speaker Install the Satellite’s Desktop down towards the listener (see Stands when using them on the Diagram E). The left front and right front The Center Speaker provides the on- desktop, see “Speaker Cable and Use the Center Speaker Desktop Satellites play stereo music, the off- screen effects and dialog in Dolby... - Page 14 The Rear Satellites exactly the same height as the front The rear Satellites may be installed Larger T.V. consoles or desktops Satellites. on their convenient Floor Stands. can accommodate both front and The rear Satellites provide the If you have side walls close to your The stands should be positioned to surround pairs of Satellites.
- Page 15 You may substitute a powered closer the Subwoofer is to a corner, subwoofer for the subwoofer that the stronger the maximum bass comes with the DTT3500 Digital. output. We strongly recommend Connect its line level input (typically placing the Subwoofer on the floor an RCA jack) to the dedicated (see Diagram J).
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Page 16: Decoder Amplifier Placement
Decoder Amplifier Placement The Decoder Amplifier can be Model Variations Decoder Amplifier Stand Horizontal Placement placed on the desktop, a shelf or any If placing the unit vertically, attach Place the Decoder Amplifier There are two models of the Decoder site that makes the controls the provided stand to the base of the horizontally if there is adequate... -
Page 17: Decoder Amplifier Functions
Decoder Amplifier Functions The Standby LED lights up when the Power Decoder’s processor via the Adapter is connected to the mains. Press the Optical,Coaxial or Digital DIN Power button to turn on the Decoder (Dolby Digital/PCM Audio) inputs. Amplifier. POWER: Sets the system to The CMSS Music LED will “On”... - Page 18 Mutes all output from “Signal Source Connection a Video CD or a stereo signal that each speaker is operating. the DTT3500 Digital. Press the Diagram” on page 10. from a DVD). Use this when, for Then make sure the speakers are button once to mute.
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Page 19: Surround Reference
Pro Logic processor adjust these controls during program Analog Line In. Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. in the DTT3500 Digital. The Pro material to fine-tune the balance. If using Digital DIN input, ensure Many soundtracks on the latest... - Page 20 Creative Multi Speaker DIN modes are appropriate for use contain different languages. For output of a “software” Video CD, for with multi-coded sources such as example, a 2-channel soundtrack instance), you will have to use the Surround (CMSS) DVD games. In some game titles, the may contain Mandarin on the right balance control in your PC’s audio CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel...
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Page 21: Multiple Connections
Multiple Connections Monitor The DTT3500 Digital system has many 2. Connect your video converter’s configuration possibilities. Typically, the output to a VGA switch box. Game Console system can be connected to either a game 3. Connect your PC’s VGA output console or a PC. -
Page 22: Applications Guide
Applications Guide Playing Games: 2. Select the FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN 2. Under CMSS on your DTT3500 Playing DVD Movies mode using the CMSS button. Digital decoder amplifier, select Playing Multi-format DVD Games Using PC-DVD player on a PC For 2-channel sound cards: FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN to fully These games have Dolby Digital or Select the COAXIAL input using the... - Page 23 DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO 3. If you are using PlayCenter to button. play the VCDs, disable all 2. Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC CMSS effects in your PlayCenter button until the DIGITAL IN - use only DTT3500 Digital’s LED lights up. Movie mode.
- Page 24 AUDIO input selection button. Creative Launcher. 5. Press the AUDIO MODE button 5. Click the Audio Menu button on of the DTT3500 Digital decoder the Creative PlayCenter to hear amplifier unit until you hear only only the music, i.e. with the the music i.e.
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Page 25: Playback Levels
15V 4A DC power adapter. sound design. in material and workmanship for a The DTT3500 Digital is the most period of complete 5.1 speaker system for movies one (1) year from date of purchase. and games. The built-in Dolby Digital... -
Page 26: Technical Support
Technical Support We are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical The European support area on our web site at www.creative.com is support. continuously updated and contains the following: Note: Before contacting “European Help Line”, please ensure that you FAQ: Access the latest information on Creative products with advice on how to resolve... - Page 27 If You Have a Problem Please retain all contents including packaging and proof of purchase until you Less than 30 days since date of purchase are fully satisfied with product. Should your store receipt indicate that the product is less than 30 days old, If you have a problem installing or using your Creative product, please use the you have the option of returning the full product to the dealer/retailer for a Creative Web Support and/or Telephone Support services for assistance.
- Page 28 Returning a product for repair Creative may replace or repair the product with new or re-conditioned parts, ❑ Contact Technical Support to receive your authorisation number for repair/ and the faulty parts will become the property of Creative. The warranty period replacement of product.
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Page 29: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Creative Labs (Ireland) Limited (“Creative”) warrants to you, the original What this warranty does not cover purchaser only, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials Note: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase, or such which vary from country to country. - Page 30 Creative European Help Line CREATIVE LABS (IRELAND) LTD., Italy Holland Technical Support Department, +39 02 4828 0000 +31 (0) 205040616 Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Austria Switzerland Fax: +353 1 8205052 +43 (01) 589 244 320 +41 (01) 2121 868 United Kingdom Belgium Portugal...