Cambridge SoundWorks 5.1 User Manual
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Inspecting
For Damage
Important Notes
channel sound cards such as Sound
Blaster 16 or the Sound Blaster
AWE series can also be used with
DeskTop Theater 5.1, but these
cards will not provide rear channel
output when playing games using
DirectSound
Blaster 16 or the Sound Blaster
AWE series can also be used with
DeskTop Theater 5.1, but these
cards will not provide rear channel
output when playing games using
DirectSound
®
3D or its derivatives.
One pair of satellites has cables
that are 3 meters (9 feet) long. The
other pair has cables that are 4
meters (12 feet) long. Typically, the
two satellites with the longer cables
will be used on the surround
channels, but the satellites are
otherwise identical. If you need
extra cable length for the front
other pair has cables that are 4
meters (12 feet) long. Typically, the
two satellites with the longer cables
will be used on the surround
channels, but the satellites are
otherwise identical. If you need
extra cable length for the front
These instructions assume you
have a DVD player with a SPDIF
output jack. This jack should provide
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed
data stream (for example, the
Creative Labs PC-DVD Encore). These
instructions also assume your sound
card supports processing of
DirectSound
output jack. This jack should provide
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed
data stream (for example, the
Creative Labs PC-DVD Encore). These
instructions also assume your sound
card supports processing of
DirectSound
®
3D, including front and
rear two-channel minijack line
outputs (like Creative Labs Sound
Blaster PCI 64, PCI 128 or Sound
Blaster Live!). Conventional 2-
outputs (like Creative Labs Sound
Blaster PCI 64, PCI 128 or Sound
Blaster Live!). Conventional 2-
channel satellites, use the pair with
the longer cables instead.
the longer cables instead.
One satellite of each pair has a
white plug. The other satellite has a
red plug. Use a satellite with a white
plug in the Left Front and Left
Surround positions. Use a satellite
with a red plug in the Right Front
and Right Surround positions.
red plug. Use a satellite with a white
plug in the Left Front and Left
Surround positions. Use a satellite
with a red plug in the Right Front
and Right Surround positions.
The Subwoofer and Center
Channel speakers both have black
plugs on their cables to help
distinguish them from the smaller
satellites.
plugs on their cables to help
distinguish them from the smaller
satellites.
All the speakers are magnetically
shielded, including the subwoofer.
Subwoofer
Satellites (2) with 3m speaker wire attached
Desktop Stands for satellites (4)
Hook & Loop fasteners
(4) square
(2) rectangular
(4) Solid Legs
(6) Rubber foot plugs
Strips of 5 feet (5)
(2) Apex Joints
(2) Slotted Legs
Decoder Amplifier
Power Supply Adapter
Center Channel Speaker
Satellites (2) with 4m speaker wire attached
Monitor Stand
Center Desktop Stand
SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)
Audio Cable (Green Miniplugs)
Audio Cable (Black Miniplugs)
(5) Wall Mounting Hardware
DeskTop Theater 5.1 will auto-detect a
Dolby Digital compressed bitstream
(carrying a 5.1 channel program) and
Dolby Digital compressed bitstream
(carrying a 5.1 channel program) and
illuminate the Dolby Digital indicator.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Mode
Input
Processed
SPDIF IN
CREATIVE
MULTI-SPEAKER SURROUND
MUSIC
MOVIE
STEREO/
FOURPOINT
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
ANALOG
ANALOG
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DOLBY MODE
Digital Pro Logic Mode
(Auto Detected)
DeskTop Theater 5.1 auto-detects that
a two-channel, Dolby Surround-
encoded program is carried within the
a two-channel, Dolby Surround-
encoded program is carried within the
Dolby Digital compressed bitstream.
Dolby Surround programs are decoded
by the Pro Logic decoder. Both the
Dolby Surround programs are decoded
by the Pro Logic decoder. Both the
Dolby Digital and the Digital Pro Logic
indicators are illuminated.
indicators are illuminated.
Input
Processed
CRETAIVE
MULTI-SPEAKER SURROUND
MUSIC
MOVIE
STEREO/
FOURPOINT
PRO LOGIC
ANALOG
ANALOG
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DOLBY MODE
Control Amplifier Analog Playback Modes
Control Amplifier Auto-Detected Digital Modes
Creative Multi-Speaker
Surround (CMSS) Music Mode
CMSS Music Mode is automatically
selected when the DeskTop Theater 5.1
is first turned on and no Dolby Digital
selected when the DeskTop Theater 5.1
is first turned on and no Dolby Digital
bitstream is present at the SPDIF IN
input. CMSS Music Mode improves any
stereo music or game program. All five
input. CMSS Music Mode improves any
stereo music or game program. All five
main speakers play instead of just two.
Input
Processed
CREATIVE
MULTI-SPEAKER SURROUND
MUSIC
MOVIE
STEREO/
FOURPOINT
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
ANALOG
ANALOG
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DOLBY MODE
Pro Logic decoder is
automatically engaged by
Dolby Digital bitstream.
automatically engaged by
Dolby Digital bitstream.
Dolby Digital
bitstream detected.
bitstream detected.
MASTER
POWER
5.1
Speaker
output
output
Speaker
output
Speaker
output
DVD with compressed Dolby
Digital (AC-3) bitstream output.
Digital (AC-3) bitstream output.
Program Material
Program Material
Program Material
DVD with compressed Dolby
Digital (AC-3) bitstream output
carrying a program encoded
Digital (AC-3) bitstream output
carrying a program encoded
with Dolby Surround.
Any analog stereo
program source, such
as a CD or a musical
program source, such
as a CD or a musical
program recorded on
a Video CD.
a Video CD.
SPDIF IN
5.1
LINE IN
5.1
Quick reference guide
CRETAIVE
MULTI SPEAKER SURROUND
DESKTOP THEATER 5.1
MUSIC
MOVIE
STEREO/
FOURPOINT
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DOLBY SURROUND
AUDIO MODE
SPEAKER TEST
MUTE
LL
RR
MASTER
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
PRO LOGIC
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
POWER
Examine each unit carefully for signs of
shipping damage. If there is any damage,
do not install the system. Consult the
store where you purchased the system or
call the appropriate Creative Technology,
Ltd. support group at the number listed at
the end of this publication. Save the
shipping carton and inserts in case you
have to transport the system later.
do not install the system. Consult the
store where you purchased the system or
call the appropriate Creative Technology,
Ltd. support group at the number listed at
the end of this publication. Save the
shipping carton and inserts in case you
have to transport the system later.
All the items shown in the illustration
should be included. If anything is
missing, notify the retailer.
missing, notify the retailer.