Creative Digital DTT 3500 User Manual

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User Guide  
On-line Version  
Safety & Regulatory Information  
The following sections contain notices for various countries:  
Notice for the USA  
Modifications  
Declaration of Conformity  
Compliance  
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. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, this  
notice is not a guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the  
following measures:  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by  
the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority  
to operate the device.  
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19  
This product conforms to the following Council Directive:  
Name:  
Creative Labs Inc.  
Directive 89/ 336/ EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC (EMC), 73/ 23/  
EEC (LVD)  
Address:  
1901 McCarthy Boulevard  
Milpitas, CA. 95035  
United States  
Notice for Canada  
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio  
interference as specified in the Canadian Department of  
Communications Radio Interference Regulations.  
Tel: (408) 428-6600  
declares under its sole responsibility that the product  
Trade Name:  
Creative Labs/  
CambridgeSoundWorks  
CSW3600  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B”  
d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le Ministère  
Canadien des Communications dans les règlements  
d’interfèrence radio.  
Model Number:  
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85  
requirement for Class B devices and found compliant  
with the following standards:  
EMI/ EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B  
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV  
technician.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1.  
This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and  
2.  
This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesirable  
operation.  
WARNING: To prevent fire or  
shock hazard, do not expose this  
appliance to rain or moisture.  
CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this  
device must be installed with computer equipment  
certified to comply with the Class B limits.  
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.  
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions  
suivantes:  
1.  
2.  
Le matériel ne peut étre source d’interférences et  
Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y  
compris celles pouvant provoquer un  
fonctionnement indésirable.  
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals  
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-  
certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in  
interference to radio or television reception.  
Important Notice  
The serial number for the DTT3500 Digital is located on  
the Decoder Amplifier. Please write this number down  
and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.  
Compliance Manager  
Creative Labs, Inc.  
August 10, 2000  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and  
operating instructions should be read  
before the product is operated.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and  
operating instructions should be retained  
for future reference.  
HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the  
product and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
to prevent it from overheating. These  
openings must not be blocked or covered.  
The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface. This product should  
not be placed in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or Cambridge  
SoundWorksinstructions have been  
adhered to.  
HEAT This product should be situated  
away from heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, and other products  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
POWER SOURCES This product should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power supply to your  
home, consult your product dealer or local  
power company. For products intended to  
operate from battery power or other  
sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
POLARIZATION This product may be  
equipped with a polarized alternating-  
current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to insert  
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,  
contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug.  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the product.  
LIGHTNING For added protection for this  
product during a lightning storm, or when  
it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet. This will prevent damage to the  
product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
OVERLOADING Do not overload wall  
outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result  
in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push  
objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts  
that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the  
product.  
SERVICING Do not attempt to service this  
product yourself, as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing  
to qualified service personnel.  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug  
this product from the wall outlet or other  
power source and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
or exhibits a distinct change in  
performance.  
e) If the product has been dropped or  
damaged in any way.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS When  
replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement  
parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks  
or have the same characteristics as the  
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any  
service or repairs to this product, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks  
to determine that the product is in proper  
operating condition.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating  
and use instructions should be followed.  
CLEANING Unplug this product from the  
wall outlet or other power source before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments  
not recommended by Cambridge  
SoundWorks as they may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this  
product near water; for example, near a  
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or  
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a  
swimming pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES Do not place this product  
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table. The product may fall, causing  
serious injury to a person, and serious  
damage to the product. Use only with a  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks,  
or sold with the product. Any mounting of  
the product should follow the  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The  
product should be mounted to a wall or  
ceiling only as recommended by Cambridge  
Soundworks.  
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
b) If liquid has been spilled into, or objects  
have fallen onto the product.  
c) If the product has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
d) If the product does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions;  
manufacturers instructions, and should  
use a mounting accessory recommended by  
Cambridge SoundWorks.  
VENTILATION Slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for ventilation, to  
ensure reliable operation of the product and  
POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-  
supply cords should be routed so that they  
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by  
items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs,  
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Contents  
Introduction.........................................................................................................1  
Inventory ............................................................................................................2  
Recommended Signal Sources ...........................................................................2  
Installation Sequence.........................................................................................3  
Speaker System Connections .............................................................................3  
Speaker System Connection Diagram................................................................4  
Signal Source Connections.................................................................................5  
Signal Source Connection Diagram....................................................................6  
Speaker Cable and Stand Installation................................................................7  
Mounting Speakers ............................................................................................8  
Speaker Placement .............................................................................................9  
Decoder Amplifier Placement ...........................................................................12  
Decoder Amplifier Functions............................................................................13  
Surround Reference..........................................................................................15  
Multiple Connections........................................................................................17  
Applications Guide ...........................................................................................18  
Playback Levels ................................................................................................21  
Specifications....................................................................................................21  
EAX...................................................................................................................21  
1-Year Limited Warranty..................................................................................22  
Technical Support.............................................................................................22  
DTT3500 Digital  
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Introduction  
hank you for purchasing  
channel audio. Its ready for the new  
era of DVD-based games.  
Cambridge SoundWorks  
1–800–FOR–HIFI  
DTT3500 Digital by Cambridge  
SoundWorks. DTT3500 Digital  
Also included is Creative Multi  
Speaker Surround (CMSS), which lets  
you hear all of your favorite stereo  
program material with a new and  
exciting three-dimensional quality.  
DTT3500 Digital comes equipped  
with an I.R. Remote Control,  
providing wireless control over a  
variety of audio functions.  
The Memory Retention feature of  
the DTT3500 Digital system  
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lets you experience the full potential  
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of Dolby Digital multichannel sound  
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A.M.  
from your DVD player or game  
console, with a dynamic output that  
rivals a component home theater  
system. It processes both Dolby  
Digital and Dolby Surround program  
material.  
DTT3500 Digital includes an  
OPTICAL connection to enhance the  
connectivity and usability to any  
devices with OPTICAL output.  
DTT3500 Digital also includes a  
DIGITAL DIN input which supports  
discrete 5.1-channel output.  
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Outside US:  
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remembers the last used user settings  
in standby mode.  
DTT3500 Digital offers up to 6-  
channel discrete audio support for  
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Microsoft DirectSound 3D and its  
other derivatives. In some of todays  
best CD-based action games,  
DTT3500 Digital can decode the  
Dolby Digital cut-scenes while  
offering enveloping positional multi-  
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Recommended Signal Sources  
Inventory  
shipping damage. If there is any, do not  
install or use the system. For advice, call  
the store where you made your purchase  
or call Creative Technology Ltd.  
technical support. Save the shipping  
carton and inserts in case you have to  
transport the system later. All of the  
items shown in the illustration below  
should be included with your system. If  
anything is missing, notify the retailer.  
The DTT3500 Digital supports many  
signal source inputs, both analog and  
digital. For example:  
processing, including front and  
the Sound Blaster AWE series can  
also be used with the DTT3500  
Examine each unit carefully for  
rear 2-channel minijack line  
outputs (like Sound Blaster Live!  
series or Creative Labs Sound  
Blaster PCI series).  
Digital  
.
1. DVD players with Dolby Digital  
(AC-3) optical outputs. DVD  
4. Game consoles like the  
PlayStation 2TM using the Optical  
or Analog Line In connections.  
Sound Blaster Live! owners  
should utilize the exclusive  
Digital DIN connection to hear the  
clearest digital audio available.  
3. Conventional 2-channel sound  
cards such as Sound Blaster 16 or  
players with coaxial outputs (for  
example, the Creative labs PC-  
DVD Encore) may also be used.  
2. Sound cards that support  
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DirectSound 3D sound  
Minijack to DIN Cable  
Screw  
SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)  
Stereo to Dual RCA Cable  
3m Speaker Cable (4)  
(for Center Speaker Stands)  
Monitor Stand  
(for Center Speaker)  
15V 4A DC  
Power Adapter  
Decoder Amplifier  
Subwoofer  
Support  
Extends (18)  
Strips of Rubber Feet (2)  
5m Speaker Cable (2)  
Optical Cable  
Feet (6)  
Supports (6)  
Desktop Stand  
Center Speaker  
Satellites (4)  
Remote Control  
(for Center Speaker)  
Screws and Plastic Anchors (2)  
Identification Labels  
Tandem Audio Cable  
SPDIF DIN Cable  
Dual Female-to-Female  
RCA Adapter  
Holder/Cap (2)  
“AA”- Size Battery (2)  
Desktop Stand (4)  
(for Satellites)  
Frames (2)  
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Installation Sequence  
Speaker System Connections  
1. Read all of the instructions before  
installing the speaker system.  
2. Attach the provided stand to the  
Decoder Amplifier if you wish to  
place the unit vertically. For more  
details see Decoder Amplifier  
Placementon page 12.  
Stands and Floor Stands as  
Speaker Connections  
Power Adapter Connections  
appropriate. If you wish to  
substitute a powered subwoofer  
for the subwoofer that comes  
with DTT3500 Digital, read  
Substituting a powered  
Insert one satellites plug into the  
corresponding Speaker Output on the  
Decoder Amplifier. Repeat this  
process for the remaining satellites,  
center speaker and subwoofer. For  
more details see Speaker Cable and  
Stand Installationon page 7.  
If substituting a powered  
Insert the small DC connector into the  
15V DC IN jack on the back of the  
Decoder Amplifier. Insert the Power  
Adapters AC plug into an appropriate  
receptacle.  
subwooferon page 11.  
7. Connect the Power Adapter to the  
Decoder Amplifier.  
8. Turn on the power. Use the TEST  
function on the Remote Control to  
position and balance the  
3. Connect the Satellites, Center  
Speaker, and Subwoofer to the  
Decoder Amplifier.  
4. Connect the Dolby Digital output  
of your digital program source to  
the coaxial and/or optical Dolby  
Digital input of the Decoder  
Amplifier.  
5. Connect your normal audio signal  
sources via the Analog Line In  
inputs. An owner of a Sound  
Blaster Live! sound card with a  
Digital DIN output should use the  
supplied cable to connect it to the  
Digital DIN input instead.  
Note: Set the Decoder Amplifier to  
standby mode before unplugging or  
turning off the power supply.  
subwoofer, connect it to the  
Subwoofer Line Out. For more details  
see Substituting a powered  
speakers.  
subwooferon page 11.  
9. You may wish to experiment with  
speaker placement briefly before  
concealing the connecting cables  
and making the installation more  
permanent.  
10. The unit is ready for you to enjoy.  
6. Using the placement instructions  
as a guide, position the Satellites,  
the Center Speaker and  
Subwoofer. Install the Desktop  
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Speaker System Connection Diagram  
Front Right Satellite  
Center Speaker  
Front Left Satellite  
Rear Right Satellite  
Rear Left Satellite  
Power Adapter  
Subwoofer  
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Signal Source Connections  
miniplugs to the Rear Out minijack  
output of your sound card (if present)  
and to the Rear minijack input of the  
Decoder Amplifier.  
Dolby Digital source  
For devices with optical output  
Connect the Dolby Digital/SPDIF  
output of your signal source to the  
Connect the optical output of these  
devices (e.g. CD or MD players) to the  
Decoder Amplifiers Dolby Digital (AC- OPTICAL input with the Optical  
3) / PCM Audio Inputs COAXIAL or  
Cable.  
OPTICAL jack using the SPDIF Cable  
For Sound Blaster Live! sound  
cards with Digital Out output  
(RCA to RCA) or the Optical Cable  
.
Game consoles  
Connect the sound cards Digital Out  
output to the Digital DIN input with  
the Minijack to DIN Cable and the  
Connect the optical output of the  
game console (e.g. PlayStation2) to  
the OPTICAL input with the Optical  
Cable  
.
SPDIF DIN Cable.  
Use the Stereo to Dual RCA Cable  
and the Dual Female-to-Female RCA  
Adapter to connect to the game  
consoles RCA output through the  
multiple A/V plug. Then connect the  
miniplug end of the Stereo to Dual  
RCA Cable to the FRONT jack of the  
Decoder Amplifier.  
For DIN Bracket bundled with  
Live! Drive IR  
Connect its Digital DIN output to the  
DIGITAL DIN input with the SPDIF  
DIN Cable.  
For all other sound cards  
Use the Tandem Audio Cable  
.
Connect the lime-green stereo  
miniplugs to the Line Out minijack  
output of your sound card and to the  
FRONT minijack input of the Decoder  
Amplifier. Connect the black stereo  
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Signal Source Connection Diagram  
Dual Female-to-Female RCA  
DIGITAL OUT  
Red  
Stereo to Dual RCA Cable  
Digital Output (Eg. PC-DVD Encore)  
White  
LINE OUT  
REAR OUT  
SPDIF Cable  
(RCA to RCA)  
LINE OUT  
Game Console  
4-Ch Sound Card Output  
(Eg. Sound Blaster Live!)  
Lime-Green  
Black  
2-Ch Sound Card Output  
(Eg. Sound Blaster AWE64)  
Lime-Green  
OPTICAL OUTPUT  
COAXIAL OUTPUT  
Optical Cable  
Tandem Audio Cable  
DIGITAL OUT  
OR  
OR  
Digital Output (Sound Blaster 5.1 Sound Card)  
DVD Player  
CD Player  
Minijack to DIN Cable  
Lime-Green  
Black  
DIGITAL OUT  
Digital Output  
(Bundled with Live! Drive IR)  
SPDIF DIN Cable  
MD Player  
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taking up any slack in the cable  
as required.  
assemble the stand according to  
the Floor Stand Assembly  
leaflet.  
A
Speaker Cable  
and Stand  
2. To use this Satellite in the front  
left position, remove the backing  
from the small, round Llabel  
and apply it to the back of the  
Satellite (see Diagram A).  
3. Remove the backing from the  
remaining, longer Llabel and  
wrap it around the opposite end  
of the Speaker Cable near the RCA  
plug.  
4. Place the Satellite in the front left  
position.  
5. Repeat this process using another  
3 meter Speaker Cable for the  
front right Satellite, using the R”  
labels.  
6. Connect another 3 meter Speaker  
Cable to the Center Speaker. Use  
the C(center) labels. For details  
on attaching Center Speaker  
stands, see Center Speaker Stand  
Installationon page 8.  
7. Use the RS and LS labels (right  
and left surround) and 5 meter  
Speaker Cables for the rear  
Satellites.  
9. Use the last 3 meter Speaker  
Cable and the SUBlabels for  
the Subwoofer.  
Installation  
Speaker Cable Usage  
To connect the Speaker Cable to  
each speaker, press one of the  
spring-loaded tabs to expose the  
connection hole.  
Insert the bare end of the cable  
into the exposed hole, then release  
the tab to lock the cable in place.  
Connect cables with red bands to  
red tab connectors, and unmarked  
wires to black tab connectors.  
Speaker Cable Installation  
Typically, the 3 meter (5 feet) Speaker  
Cables will connect the front  
Socket  
Attachment Arm  
Satellites and the Center Speaker to  
the Decoder Amplifier and the 5 meter  
(9 feet) Speaker Cables will connect  
the rear Satellites to the Decoder  
Amplifier. A panel of twelve self-  
adhesive labels is provided to identify  
each Satellite and Subwoofer and the  
opposite end of the cable connected to  
a Satellite and Subwoofer.  
Notes: Matching red cables to red  
tabs and unmarked cables to black  
tabs insures the speakers all play  
in phase. Out-of-phase”  
connections will do no electrical  
harm, but the overall sound quality  
will be greatly reduced. You can  
substitute regular 18 gauge speaker  
cable to create longer cables, if  
needed. The 5 meter cables may  
also be used for the front satellites  
if required.  
1. Identify a 3 meter Speaker Cable.  
Most often, a Satellite will be  
used with a Desktop Stand. In  
this case, thread the bare cable  
end of a 3 meter Speaker Cable  
through the hole in the Desktop  
Stand. Connect this end to a  
Satellite (as shown in Diagram  
A). Carefully insert the Desktop  
8. If you wish to use the Floor  
Stands with the rear Satellites,  
Stands attachment arm into the  
socket in the back of the Satellite,  
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Center Speaker Stand  
Installation  
Mounting Speakers  
B
satellite. The rubber pads will  
cushion the satellites from any  
vibration and help keep them in  
position.  
Unlike the Desktop Stand (for  
Satellites), the stands for the Center  
Speaker are of the screw-in type.  
1. Align the Attachment Arm to  
the Center Speaker (see  
Screw Mounting  
Attachment Arm  
Mounting the rear satellites on side  
walls will give you superior surround  
effects.  
For a secure installation, mount the  
rear satellites only on walls that are  
structurally sound.  
6. Slip the keyhole of each rear  
satellite onto a protruding screw  
to complete the installation.  
Diagram B)  
.
2. Use the screw provided to  
connect the Attachment Arm to  
the Center Speaker.  
1. Place the following near you: rear  
satellites, screws, plastic anchors  
and rubber pads (supplied). You  
will also need a drill and hammer.  
2. Mark the wall where each rear  
satellite screw will be. Position  
the speakers behind you and  
C
slightly above ear level.  
3. Drill a hole about 2 cm (1 inch)  
deep into each wall. Tap a plastic  
anchor into the hole until it is  
flush with the wall (see Diagram  
C).  
4. Screw a M5 x 25 mm screw into  
each anchor, leaving about  
0.5 cm (¼ inch) of the screw  
protruding.  
5. Apply four rubber pads on the  
corners at the back of each rear  
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Speaker Placement  
Install the Satellites Desktop  
Stands when using them on the  
desktop, see Speaker Cable and  
Stand Installationon page 7.  
It directs the sound down towards the  
listener (see Diagram E).  
Use the Center Speaker Desktop  
Stand to position a Center Speaker in  
front of the T.V. or monitor. It directs  
the sound up towards the listener  
(see Diagram F).  
The Front Satellites  
The Center Speaker  
The left front and right front  
Satellites play stereo music, the off-  
screen sounds of video playback and  
the front channels of 4-channel  
games.  
These Satellites should be placed to  
the sides of your T.V. or monitor. Try  
to form an equilateral triangle with  
your head and the satellites (see  
Diagram D). Be sure to have a clear  
line of sight from your listening  
position to these Satellites.  
The Center Speaker provides the on-  
screen effects and dialog in Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Surround or Creative  
Multi Speaker Surround modes. It  
should be placed as close to the  
center of your T.V. or monitor as  
possible.  
There are many mounting  
possibilities. The Center Speaker can  
be placed on top of the T.V or monitor  
by using the provided Monitor Stand.  
E
F
D
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exactly the same height as the front  
Satellites.  
If you have side walls close to your  
listening position, excellent  
The rear Satellites may be installed  
on their convenient Floor Stands. The  
stands should be positioned to the  
left and right of your listening  
position (see Diagram H).  
Larger T.V. consoles or desktops can  
accommodate both front and  
surround pairs of Satellites. Try the  
extreme corners of a console or desk  
using the Desktop Stands (see  
Diagram I).  
After you have positioned the rear  
Satellites, use the TEST function on  
the Remote Control to make sure each  
speaker can be heard clearly.  
The Rear Satellites  
The rear Satellites provide the  
surround effects in Dolby Digital,  
Dolby Surround or Creative Multi  
Speaker Surround modes. They also  
produce the discrete rear sounds of 4-  
channel sound cards.  
placement for the rear Satellites is  
slightly behind your listening  
position, slightly above ear level (see  
Diagram G). The Satellites may be  
hung on the wall using the Screw and  
Wall Anchors provided, see  
Mounting Speakerson page 8.  
Any rear Satellite placement to the  
left and right side of the listening  
position will also provide strong  
directional and surround effects.  
5 meters (16 feet) of cable is  
provided with the two remaining  
Satellites for more flexibility in rear  
channel placement. The rear  
Satellites may be placed in any  
convenient sites alongside the  
listener, including sites slightly  
forward of the listening location. The  
rear Satellites do not have to be at  
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The Subwoofer  
Substituting a powered  
The Subwoofers optimum position is  
on the floor against the wall. The  
closer the Subwoofer is to a corner,  
the stronger the maximum bass  
output. We strongly recommend  
placing the Subwoofer on the floor  
(see Diagram J). Leave at least 5 cm  
(2 inches) of space between the  
Subwoofer face and a wall. Position  
the Subwoofer so that its connection  
panel is facing a wall, shielded from  
inadvertent contact. The Subwoofer is  
not magnetically shielded, so position  
it at least 46 cm (18 inches) away  
from the T.V. or computer monitor.  
subwoofer  
You may substitute a powered  
subwoofer for the subwoofer that  
comes with the DTT3500 Digital  
.
Connect its line level input (typically  
an RCA jack) to the dedicated  
Subwoofer Line Out on the back of  
the Decoder Amplifier, using a  
shielded audio cable with RCA plugs  
on each end. Refer to the powered  
subwoofers User Manual for  
adjustment procedures.  
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Decoder Amplifier Placement  
The Decoder Amplifier can be placed  
Model Variations  
Decoder Amplifier Stand  
Horizontal Placement  
on the desktop, a shelf or any site  
There are two models of the Decoder  
Amplifier.  
If placing the unit vertically, attach  
the provided stand to the base of the  
Decoder Amplifier (see Diagram K).  
Place the Decoder Amplifier  
horizontally if there is adequate  
desktop space, (see Diagram L).  
that makes the controls convenient.  
The Power Adapter cord must be  
able to reach from the Decoder  
Amplifier back panel to your AC  
power receptacle.  
If you have purchased the  
horizontal version please ignore the  
following sections. Other than the  
changeable face plate feature, all  
functions remain the same.  
The changeable face plate version  
is supplied with mylar sheets which  
enable you to choose a different  
design or orientation (horizontal or  
vertical).  
Face Plate Installation  
Vertical Placement  
The face of the front panel may be  
changed to reflect a different design  
or orientation. Remove the clear  
plastic cover and replace the  
underlying mylar sheet with  
another of your choice, (see  
If your desktop space is limited you  
may choose to place the Decoder  
Amplifier vertically, (see Diagram M).  
Place the Decoder Amplifier on a  
hard, flat surface.  
There are ventilation slots on the  
Decoder Amplifiers enclosure. Do not  
block these ventilation slots by  
placing materials over them.  
K
Diagram K). Replace the cover.  
L
M
Stand  
Mylar Sheet  
Front Panel  
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Decoder Amplifier Functions  
The Standby LED lights up when the  
Power Adapter is connected to the  
mains. Press the Power button to turn  
on the Decoder Amplifier.  
The CMSS Music LED will remain  
illuminated after initial start-up. The  
last used CMSS modes light will  
illuminate for subsequent start-ups  
from system standby mode.  
The Optical LED also lights up after  
initial start-up. The last used Dolby  
Digital/PCM Audio inputs light will  
illuminate for subsequent start-ups  
from system standby mode.  
The Digital DIN or Line In LED  
lights up, depending on whether  
Digital DIN or Analog Line In is  
connected. The Digital DIN LED will  
blink if a PC connected to the Decoder  
Amplifier is off but a Digital DIN  
input is connected. Turning on your  
PC stops the LEDs blinking.  
Digital DIN (Dolby Digital/PCM Audio)  
inputs.  
1. POWER  
:
Sets the system to On”  
or standby. When set to On, the  
Standby LED above the power  
button turns off.  
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4
10  
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2. SUBWOOFER, CENTER AND  
SURROUND These controls  
:
adjust the level of the indicated  
channels. Their output level  
should be balanced with the fixed  
output level of the Left and Right  
front Satellites.  
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5
6
2
3. MASTER Adjusts the volume of  
:
the entire system. The Master  
volume knob is servo controlled  
via the Remote Control.  
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8
9
4. CMSS CMSS (Creative Multi  
:
10  
3
Speaker Surround) processes  
analog program material.  
Repeated presses of this button  
step through four different  
operation modes.  
MOVIE: Creates a 5.1 speaker  
soundfield appropriate for movie  
or game enjoyment from an  
analog sound source.  
The indicator light for Dolby Digital  
will illuminate automatically if a  
Dolby Digital program is playing.  
That is, when a Dolby Digital signal  
passes through the Decoders  
Legend  
Button  
LED  
processor via the Optical,Coaxial or  
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MUSIC: Creates a 5.1 speaker  
soundfield appropriate for music  
from any analog sound source.  
FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN: Use this  
mode for DVD games having  
Dolby Digital soundtracks with  
EAX or Microsoft DirectSound3D  
for real-time positioning of sound  
effects. Typically a Dolby Digital  
5.1-channel + analog signal  
source.  
If a signal source is connected  
to the Analog Line In minijacks,  
4.1-channel output is produced.  
If the signal source is  
connected to the Digital DIN  
input, up to 5.1-channel output is  
produced. Typically when using a  
Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 sound  
card or the DIN bracket bundled  
with Live! Drive IR. For more  
details, see Signal Source  
Connection Diagramon page 6.  
The DIN LED blinks if no signal  
or an invalid audio signal like an  
AC-3 signal is detected. In the  
case of an AC-3 signal, select  
Digital DIN at the Dolby Digital/  
PCM Audio input selection.  
STEREO: Use this mode when  
you want to hear just stereo  
effects or the stereo Dolby Digital  
downmix of a DVD. The Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic processor is  
disabled in this mode.  
RR-Right channel program is  
directed to both Left and Right  
front speakers. See Audio Mode  
Selectionon page 16 for further  
information about this feature.  
11. TEST Press this button to start  
:
the test soundgenerator. Use  
this test sound to position all the  
speakers and to balance their  
relative output.  
5. DOLBY DIGITAL /PCM AUDIO:  
Use this button to select the  
signal source input. Repeated  
presses of the button cycles  
between Optical, Coaxial, Digital  
DIN and Off.  
6. MULTI-CHANNEL: Use this  
button to select the signal source  
input. Repeated presses of the  
button cycle between Line In,  
Digital DIN and Off.  
The test sound moves in  
8. DOLBY PRO LOGIC This  
:
sequence from the left Satellite,  
the Center Speaker, the right  
Satellite, then to the rear right  
Satellite, rear left Satellite and  
the subwoofer. All indicator lights  
will blink on and off while the  
test sound generator is in  
operation.  
The test sound will operate for  
three complete cycles and then  
stop. You can terminate the  
sound at any point by pressing  
the Test button again.  
button cycles from Dolby Pro  
Logic processing of the digital  
input to Dolby Pro Logic  
processing of the analog input,  
then to no Pro Logic processing.  
9. DOLBY DIGITAL This light  
:
turns on whenever a Dolby  
Digital signal is detected at the  
SPDIF input of the DTT3500  
Digital. For Dolby Digital 5.1  
sound reproduction, make sure  
only this light is illuminated.  
7. AUDIO MODE Use this button  
:
to play just the left or right  
channels of a stereo digital signal  
(PCM from an audio CD, a Video  
CD or a stereo signal from a DVD).  
Use this when, for example, a  
Video CD has different languages  
on the left and right channels.  
Repeated presses of the button  
select which channel is fed to  
both the Left and Right front  
speakers.  
10. MUTE Mutes all output from  
:
First use the test sound to  
verify that each speaker is  
operating.  
the DTT3500 Digital. Press the  
button once to mute. The blue  
LED on the Master volume knob  
blinks and all functions are  
operable except speaker test.  
Press a second time to restore  
audio output. After being muted  
for more than thirty minutes, the  
Decoder Amplifier goes to  
Then make sure the speakers  
are positioned so that the test  
sound can be clearly heard.  
Finally, adjust the front panel  
level controls for the Center,  
Subwoofer and rear Satellites.  
Adjust each control so its speaker  
achieves a balanced output level  
with the left and right satellites  
LL-Left channel program is  
directed to both Left and Right  
front speakers.  
standby mode and the Standby  
LED lights up.  
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(which provide a fixed reference”  
output level).  
(This function is only available  
on the Remote Control)  
Surround Reference  
All functions except for the  
level controls are disabled while  
the test sound is running.  
The speaker level controls  
operate at all times. If desired,  
you may adjust these controls  
during program material to fine-  
tune the balance.  
(This function is only available  
on the Remote Control)  
Note: Volume levels during the  
test sequence are lower than  
during normal operation.  
the sound will be properly reproduced  
Dolby Digital  
by the DTT3500 Digital  
.
Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3)  
delivers five discreet full-range  
channels (left front, center, right  
front, left surround and right  
surround) plus a separate Low  
Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.  
Many soundtracks on the latest  
generation laser discs, DVDs and  
High Definition Television (HDTV),  
are encoded with Dolby Digital  
technology.  
When a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital  
program source is playing, such as  
from a Creative PC-DVD player, DVD  
player or game console, the Dolby  
Digital indicator light will illuminate  
automatically.  
Note: Not every section of a DVD  
will be 5.1-channel encoded. On  
many DVDs, only the main movie  
program will be available in 5.1-  
channel sound. Other supporting  
chapters (like a Directors Comment”  
section) may be in stereo or mono.  
These sections will not light the  
Dolby Digital indicator even though  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Surround is an earlier surround  
sound standard which is decoded  
with a Pro Logic processor in the  
DTT3500 Digital. The Pro Logic  
steering circuitry derives separate  
center and rear channels from  
encoded stereo program sources.  
Pro Logic processing provides a  
convincing movie soundfield when  
the material is specifically encoded  
for Dolby Surround. Most older stereo  
movie soundtracks will only be  
encoded for Dolby Surround, even  
though the program source may be a  
DVDs digital output. Most DVDs  
containing Dolby Surround program  
material will cause both the Dolby  
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic lights to  
illuminate. DTT3500 Digital will  
decode these digitally transferred  
Dolby Surround programs through  
the digital Pro Logic decoder  
12. DYNAMIC MODE: Press this  
button to experience the full  
dynamic range of Dolby Digital  
programs. The LEDs on the upper  
half of the Decoder Amplifier  
light up momentarily. The  
program source will sound louder  
in Dynamic Mode. If you press  
this button again, the default  
mode (compressed) resumes. The  
LEDs on the lower half of the  
Decoder Amplifier light up  
momentarily.  
automatically.  
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CD-ROMs and CDs with Dolby  
Surround encoding will feature the  
Dolby Surround logo at the beginning  
of the program or on the packaging.  
Process these programs by selecting  
Analog In using the Dolby Pro Logic  
button for input through Analog Line  
In.  
If using Digital DIN input, ensure  
that the Digital DIN on the Dolby  
Digital/PCM Audio input is selected.  
Then select Digital In using the Dolby  
Prologic button.  
When Dolby Pro Logic is selected  
CMSS is turned off. To turn on CMSS  
again, turn off Dolby Pro Logic first.  
Do not select a Pro Logic decoding  
mode if the program material is not  
encoded for Dolby Surround.  
Excessive center channel output will  
result, and most of the stereo effect  
will be lost. Use CMSS Movieor  
Musicmodes to upmix stereo  
programs to a realistic 5.1-channel  
sound field.  
aspects to a Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
processor.  
The Music mode creates a  
sequences may be in the WAV format.  
CMSS Movie mode supports 5.1-  
channel output for .WAV, .AVI, .MIDI  
and other audio software formats.  
Few, if any of these kinds of formats  
are Dolby Surround encoded.  
The FourPoint/5.1 DIN mode passes  
the four discreet channel audio of 4-  
channel games direct to each satellite  
channel. It does not synthesize rear  
channel output, so stereo signal in  
this mode will play just through the  
front two speakers and subwoofer.  
The STEREO mode plays the Left  
and Right Front speakers and the  
subwoofer. It also lets you hear the  
stereo downmix from any DVD.  
The Dolby Pro Logic processor is  
disabled in this mode.  
contain dual-language soundtracks.  
DTT3500 Digital lets you select one  
of these languages and play it  
through both the Left and Right  
speakers.  
If there is no indication of which  
channel is which, and you hear two  
different language soundtracks  
during stereo playback, select the  
LLand RRsettings until you find  
the language soundtrack you want.  
The Audio Mode selection feature  
can only be used with the PCM digital  
soundtrack of a Video CD or DVD with  
a dual soundtrack, not a DVD  
encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound  
or Dolby Surround-encoded material.  
If you have an analog program with  
separate left and right channels (the  
analog output of a CD ROM, or the  
analog stereo output of a software”  
Video CD, for instance), you will have  
to use the balance control in your  
PCs audio software to mute the  
undesired channel.  
convincing 5.1-channel surround  
soundfield with typical stereo  
sources, whether they are Dolby  
Surround-encoded or not. It works  
well with Dolby Pro Logic, WAVE, AVI  
and MIDI program material. In  
essence, CMSS Music mode puts you  
on the stagefor the musics  
performance, surrounding you with  
the performers.  
In a similar manner, Movie mode  
provides the sonic impression of  
being front and center at a movie  
screening. Dialog and all normally  
centered sounds from a stereo  
program are heard through the center  
speaker. Use this mode whenever a  
music program has sounds you want  
to blend with on-screen action or  
dialog.  
Audio Mode Selection  
The stereo soundtracks of some  
movies on Video CDs (VCD format)  
contain different languages. For  
example, a 2-channel soundtrack may  
contain Mandarin on the right  
Unlike Pro Logic decoding, CMSS  
Music, Movie and FourPoint/5.1 DIN  
modes are appropriate for use with  
multi-coded sources such as DVD  
games. In some game titles, the  
movie sequences may be encoded in  
Dolby Surround but the game  
Creative Multi Speaker  
channel and English on the left  
channel. The VCD program literature  
should indicate the presence of dual-  
language soundtracks. Similarly,  
some movies in the DVD format will  
Surround (CMSS)  
CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel  
sound processor similar in some  
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Multiple Connections  
Monitor  
The DTT3500 Digital system has many  
configuration possibilities. Typically,  
the system can be connected to either a  
game console or a PC.  
2. Connect your video converters  
output to a VGA switch box.  
3. Connect your PCs VGA output to  
the VGA switch box.  
Game Console  
However, the DTT3500 Digital  
allows you to connect to both,  
forming a hybrid system.  
4. Connect the PC monitors VGA  
input socket to the output of the  
VGA switch box.  
PC  
After completing the above  
connections you will be able to  
choose the display output between  
your PC and game console by using  
the switch box.  
To select the audio output, use the  
Dolby Digital/PCM Audio or Multi-  
channel input buttons on the Decoder  
Amplifier.  
Connecting to a Game Console and  
a PC  
RF to VGA  
converter box  
Video Signal  
You can connect your game console  
and PC to the DTT3500 Digital  
system while sharing one monitor by  
following the instructions below.  
Audio Connection:  
1. Connect your game consoles  
audio output to the Decoder  
Amplifiers Front minijack input  
with the provided Dual Female-  
to-Female RCA adapter.  
VGA switch box  
Audio Signal  
DTT3500 Digital  
2. Connect your PCs audio output to  
the Decoder Amplifier.  
Video Connection:  
1. Connect your game consoles  
video output to a RF to VGA video  
converter box.  
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Applications Guide  
For 2-channel sound cards:  
experience from Microsoft  
DirectSound3D or Creative EAX  
titles.  
Playing Games:  
Playing DVD Movies  
1. Select LINE IN input using the  
MULTI-CHANNEL button.  
2. Select MOVIE or MUSIC mode  
using the CMSS button.  
Playing Multi-format DVD Games  
These games have Dolby Digital or  
Dolby Pro Logic movie clips mixed  
with the actual game sequence. These  
DVD games have a mix of Dolby  
Digital 5.1 sound (a digital signal at  
the SPDIF input) and soundcard  
wavetable output (a signal at the  
analog input).  
Using PC-DVD player on a PC  
Select the COAXIAL input using the  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO input  
selection button.  
3. For Sound Blaster Live! users,  
enable the multi-channel  
configuration on your PC.  
Software DVD Player  
Listening to PC-DVD movies with  
5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound  
Be sure to listen only to the digital  
program source. You can do this by:  
1. Making sure your PC-DVD  
players stereo downmix is not  
sent to your soundcard. For  
example, disconnect any cable  
link between the cards, or  
2. Muting the CD input of your  
computers software mixer/  
Playing Conventional Games  
Select MUSIC or MOVIE by pressing  
the CMSS button until the LED for  
MUSIC or MOVIE mode lights up.  
For sound cards with analog output  
to FRONT and REAR ANALOG LINE IN  
or digital output to DIGITAL DIN:  
Use the software DVD player to  
process all signals into multi-channel  
output.  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
PC-DVD Setup  
Playing Console Games  
1. Select LINE IN input using the  
MULTI-CHANNEL button and/or  
OPTICAL input using the DOLBY  
DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO button.  
2. Select MUSIC or MOVIE by  
pressing the CMSS button until  
the LED for MUSIC or MOVIE  
mode lights up.  
For AC-3 signal source connected to  
COAXIAL input:  
Select the COAXIAL input using the  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO input  
selection button. The Dolby Digital or  
Dolby Pro Logic source signal will be  
automatically processed.  
For multi-channel inputs (FRONT and  
REAR ANALOG LINE IN or DIGITAL  
DIN):  
2. Select FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN mode  
using the CMSS button.  
volume control application.  
Playing Microsoft DirectSound3D or  
EAX Games  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
input using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
2. Under CMSS on your DTT3500  
Digital decoder amplifier, select  
FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN to fully  
enjoy up to 5.1-channel gaming  
Using software DVD player on a PC  
1. Set the software DVD player to  
pass through AC-3 to DIGITAL  
DIN output.  
2. Select DIGITAL DIN using the  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO  
input selection button.  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
input using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
2. Select the FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN  
mode using the CMSS button.  
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Using set-top DVD player or  
PlayStation2  
Select OPTICAL or COAXIAL using the  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO input  
selection button.  
Using set-top VCD player  
1. Select LINE IN input using the  
MULTI-CHANNEL button.  
For source connected to ANALOG  
LINE IN:  
Playing VCD Movies  
Using PC-DVD player on PC  
Select the COAXIAL input using the  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO input  
selection button.  
1. Select LINE IN input using the  
MULTI-CHANNEL button.  
2. Select ANALOG IN using the  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC button.  
2. Select the Movie mode by  
pressing the CMSS button until  
the LED for Movie mode lights  
up. You can experience surround  
sound instead of mono/stereo  
sound; all dialog and central  
sounds will be heard through the  
center speaker, while music and  
off-stage sounds are heard  
For movies with Dolby Digital (AC-  
3) soundtracks  
This signal is detected automatically  
and the DOLBY DIGITAL LED lights  
up. You will experience Dolby Digital  
5.1-channel output.  
Using SoftMPEG player or  
PlayCenter on PC  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
input using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
2. Select the Movie mode by  
pressing the CMSS button until  
the LED for Movie mode lights  
up.  
This mode lets you experience the  
surround sound with 5.1-channel  
output; all dialog and central  
sounds will be heard through the  
center speaker, while music and  
off-stage sounds are heard  
through the other four satellites.  
3. If you are using PlayCenter to  
play the VCDs, disable all CMSS  
effects in your PlayCenter - use  
only DTT3500 Digitals Movie  
mode.  
For 2-channel movies which are Dolby  
Surround-encoded carried within the  
Dolby Digital compressed bitstream  
through the other four satellites.  
For VCD movies with Dolby  
Surround-encoded stereo program  
Use the Dolby Pro Logic decoder for  
5.1-channel movie viewing  
experience.  
The Dolby Pro Logic decoder will  
automatically decode the program for  
5.1-channel movie experience.  
For 2-channel DVD movies which are  
Dolby Surround-encoded  
For source connected to OPTICAL/  
COAXIAL/DIGITAL DIN:  
The Dolby Pro Logic decoder will  
automatically decode the program for  
5.1-channel movie experience.  
1. Select OPTCAL/COAXIAL/DIGITAL  
DIN input using the DOLBY  
DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO button.  
2. Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
button until the DIGITAL IN LED  
lights up.  
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Singing Karaoke on PC with Sound  
Blaster Live! and Creative PC-DVD  
Decoder Card (with Creative  
Navigator application)  
1. Ensure your microphone is  
connected to the MIC IN minijack  
of Sound Blaster Live!.  
2. Enable the Microphone source in  
the Mixer.  
3. Select one of the seven Karaoke  
modes under Environment in  
Creative Launcher.  
4. Select the COAXIAL input using  
the DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM AUDIO  
input selection button.  
5. Press the AUDIO MODE button of  
the DTT3500 Digital decoder  
amplifier unit until you hear only  
the music i.e. vocal portion is  
masked out.  
CD Audio Music  
Karaoke Music  
Singing Karaoke on PC with Sound  
Blaster Live! only (with Creative  
PlayCenter)  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
input using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
2. Ensure your microphone is  
connected to the MIC IN of Sound  
Blaster Live!.  
3. Enable the Microphone source in  
the Mixer.  
4. Select one of the seven Karaoke  
modes under Environment in  
Creative Launcher.  
5. Click the Audio Menu button on  
the Creative PlayCenter to hear  
only the music, i.e. with the vocal  
portion masked out.  
Enjoying CD Audio on PC  
1. Select LINE IN or DIGITAL DIN  
input using the MULTI-CHANNEL  
button.  
2. Select the Music mode by  
pressing the CMSS button until  
the LED for Music mode lights up.  
This mode creates an enveloping  
five-speaker surround effect that  
enhances stereo music.  
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Important!  
Specifications  
EAX  
EAX is a collection of powerful,  
innovative audio technologies.  
Developed by Creative's world-class  
audio scientists and built into  
groundbreaking Personal Digital  
Entertainment (PDE) solutions, EAX  
is changing the way you experience  
audio.  
Sony's PlayStation2, direct digital  
interfacing via the optical connector  
is possible, assuring the best possible  
DVD audio experience.  
DTT3500 Digital  
Playback Levels  
DTT3500 Digital 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 blow the systems 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.  
6-Channel Amplifier  
Satellite speaker:  
7 watts RMS per channel  
Different audio content from games  
to movies to music files can be  
further enhanced with the advanced  
EAX technologies incorporated into  
the DTT3500 Digital. "Movie" mode  
expands the soundfield across the full  
5.1 speaker configuration - great for  
enhancing playback of regular stereo  
audio soundtracks. In addition, the  
"Music" mode provides special  
Center Channer amplifier:  
21 watts RMS per channel  
EAX offers advanced, interactive  
audio and high-definition sound to a  
new generation of portable audio  
appliances, audio applications, and  
internet services. Advanced  
technologies for incredible, cutting  
edge audio are built into powerful  
tools. EAX-enabled products let you  
shape and customize your audio  
experience, and include advanced  
audio features for music composition  
and sound design.  
Subwoofer amplifier:  
23 watts RMS per channel  
processing to enhance playback of  
audio CDs and music files.  
These specifications apply to  
DTT3500 Digital operating from the  
supplied 15V 4A DC power adapter.  
The DTT3500 Digital is the most  
complete 5.1 speaker system for  
movies and games. The built-in Dolby  
Digital decoder and 24-bit Digital-to-  
Analog Converter (DAC) delivers a  
thrilling, high quality home theater  
audio experience. When used with  
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1-Year Limited Warranty  
Technical Support  
o the original purchaser,  
This is the sole and expressed  
Inside U.S.A., Canada and  
Inside Asia  
Creative Technology Ltd.  
Technical Support  
31 International Business Park  
Creative Resource  
Singapore 609921  
Tel: 658954100  
Fax: 655696640  
Operating hours (Singapore Time):  
Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.  
will warrant the speaker system  
to be free of defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of  
one (1) year from date of purchase.  
With respect to defects, Cambridge  
SoundWorks will, at its option,  
replace the product or repair the  
defect in the product with no charge  
to the original purchaser for parts or  
labor.  
warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all  
other warranties, expressed or implied,  
of merchantability, fitness for purpose  
or otherwise. In no event shall  
Cambridge SoundWorks be liable for  
incidental or consequential damages or  
have any liability with respect to  
defects other than the obligations set  
forth above.  
To ensure warranty coverage, it is  
incumbent upon the original purchaser  
to contact the retailer where the  
DTT3500 Digital was purchased and  
inform them of the defect within the  
warranty period. The only acceptable  
method of establishing warranty status  
is a copy of the original proof of  
purchase indicating customers name  
and purchase date.  
Latin America  
Creative Labs Inc.  
Technical Support  
1523 Cimarron Plaza  
Stillwater, OK 74075  
Tel: 14057426622  
Fax 14057426633  
Operating hours (Central Time):  
T
MonFri 9:00  
A
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M.6:00  
P.M.  
Daily 8:00  
A.M.12 Midnight  
SatSun & Public Holidays closed  
This warranty does not extend to any  
defect, malfunction or failure caused by  
misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hookup,  
defective associated equipment or use  
of the speaker with equipment for  
which it is not intended.  
To reach Technical Support via the  
Internet, visit our web site at  
You can reach Customer Service by  
To reach Technical Support via the  
Internet, visit our web site at  
support  
phone at 18009981000  
,
MonFri 8:00  
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M.7:00  
P.M. (Central  
This warranty is valid only when the  
speaker is returned to the retailer where  
the DTT3500 Digital was purchased.  
Time).  
You can also use our Faxback  
service at 14053725227  
.
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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 countiries. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Aonix and is used by Creative Technology Ltd., and/or its affiliates under license. The DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT3500 Digitals Dolby Digital decoder/amplifier is  
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, AC-3and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997  
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Sony is a registered trademark and PlayStation2 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft and DirectSound are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. All  
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