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No lights illuminated: Mutes any
analog stereo or CMSS output. Use
this setting if you wish to play an
analog stereo signal through the
Dolby Pro Logic processor.
   For more information about
Creative Multi Speaker Sur-
round
, see page 17.

5. Dolby Digital indicator light:
This light turns on whenever a
Dolby Digital signal is detected at
the SPDIF input of the DTT2500
Digital
. For Dolby Digital 5.1
sound reproduction, make sure only
this light is illuminated.

6. Dolby Surround: This button
cycles between Dolby Pro Logic
processing of the digital signal,
then the analog input and no Pro
Logic processing.

 Dolby Surround:

This button cycles between Dolby
Pro Logic processing of the digital
signal, then the analog input and no
Pro Logic processing.  To decode
Dolby surround program material
at the Digital DIN input, select the
Analog Pro Logic mode.

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

selects which channel is fed to both
the Left and Right front speakers.
LL-Left channel to both Left and
Right front speakers.
RR-Right channel program to both
Left and Right front speakers. See
Audio Mode Selection, page 17
for further information about this
feature.

8. Speaker Test: Press this button
to start the “test sound” generator.
Use this test sound to position all
the speakers and to balance their
relative output.

The test sound moves in sequence

from the left satellite, the center
speaker, the right satellite, then to
the right surround satellite, left
surround satellite and the
subwoofer. All of the 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 Speaker Test
button again.

First use the test sound to verify

that each speaker is operating.

Top Row

4. Creative Multi Speaker
Surround:
 CMSS processes analog
program material. Repeated presses
of this button steps through five
different operation modes.
Music: Creates a 5.1 speaker
soundfield appropriate for music
from any analog sound source.
Movie: Creates a 5.1 speaker
soundfield appropriate for movie or
game enjoyment from an analog
sound source.
FourPoint: Use this mode for DVD
games having Dolby Digital
soundtracks with Environmental
Audio Extensions or Microsoft

®

DirectSound

®

3D for real-time

positioning of sound effects.
Stereo: Use this mode when you
want to hear just stereo effects or
the stereo Dolby Digital downmix
of a DVD.

Decoder Amplifier Functions

When the power is switched

“ON”, the green indicator lights on
the face of the Decoder Amplifier
will sequentially light from the left
to the right. The CMSS Music light
will remain illuminated after start-
up. The indicator light for Dolby
Digital will illuminate automatically
if a Dolby Digital program is
playing.

1. ON/OFF: Switches DeskTop
Theater DTT2500 Digital
 power on
and off.
An indicator light signals the power
is on.

2. Master: Adjusts the volume of
the entire system.

3. Center, Subwoofer 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 speakers.

A Quick Reference Guide
is provided separately.
Consult this guide for
advice about playing
different program sources.

Summary of Contents for DTT250

Page 1: ...ks 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 Creat...

Page 2: ...quipment is suitable for user installed application cards Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the...

Page 3: ...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 stil...

Page 4: ...Speaker Placement 7 Speaker Wire and Stand Installation 10 Mounting The Speakers 11 Decoder Amplifier 12 Making Connections 12 Wiring Diagram 13 Connection to Sound Blaster 13 Decoder Amplifier Functi...

Page 5: ...nd program material DeskTop Theater 5 1 DTT2500 Digital offers discreet four channel support for Microsoft DirectSound 3D and its other derivatives In some of today s best CD based action games DeskTo...

Page 6: ...ger cables will be used on the surround channels but the satellites are otherwise identical If you need extra cable length for the front channel satellites use the pair with the longer cables instead...

Page 7: ...KER TEST mode to position and balance the speakers 8 You may wish to experiment with speaker placement briefly before concealing the connecting cables and making the installation more permanent 9 The...

Page 8: ...surround effects in Dolby Digital Dolby Surround and Creative Multi Speaker Surround modes They also provide the discreet rear sounds produced in four channel gaming 5 meters 16 feet of cable is provi...

Page 9: ...inst the wall under the computer desk The nearer the subwoofer is to the corner of the room the stronger its maximum bass output will be We strongly recommend placing the subwoofer on the floor see Di...

Page 10: ...R labels 6 Connect another 3 meter cable to a satellite Use the C center labels If used the Monitor Stand attaches to the satellite in the same manner as the Desktop Stands although it does not have...

Page 11: ...L insuring a vibration free secure installation Leave about 3 8 of an inch of the screw head exposed to fit into the back of the speaker Plastic anchors may be needed to secure the screws into particu...

Page 12: ...ut of your sound card and to the Line In minijack output of the Decoder Amplifier Connect the black stereo miniplugs to the Rear Out minijack output of your sound card if present and to the Rear In mi...

Page 13: ...t on the decoder amplifier 3 Use the following procedure to configure the Sound Blaster Live sound card for four speakers Bring your mouse pointer to the top of the monitor screen to display the Creat...

Page 14: ...to the right surround satellite left surround satellite and the subwoofer All of the indicator lights will blink on and off while the test sound generator is in operation The test sound will operate...

Page 15: ...st sound can be clearly heard Finally adjust the front panel level controls for the center subwoofer and rear speakers Adjust each control so its speaker achieves a balanced output level with the left...

Page 16: ...e these digitally transferred Dolby Surround programs through the digital Pro Logic decoder automatically When listening to DVD movies with 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sound be sure to listen only to th...

Page 17: ...hannel 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...

Page 18: ...sable the Creative Multi Speaker Surround CMSS function by pressing the CMSS button until all four LEDs are off For movies with Dolby Digital 5 1 AC 3 soundtracks This signal is detected auto maticall...

Page 19: ...500 Digital decoder amplifier unit 3 Select the MOVIE mode by pressing the Creative Multi Speaker Surround CMSS button until the LED for MOVIE mode lights up You can experience surround sound instead...

Page 20: ...ra tion on your PC Otherwise select FourPoint under CMSS on your DTT2500 Digital decoder amplifier unit Playing Games Playing Multi format DVD Games These games have Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic m...

Page 21: ...2 Enable the Microphone source in the Mixer 3 Select one of the seven Karaoke modes under Environment in Creative Launcher 4 Press the AUDIO MODE button of the DTT2500 Digital decoder amplifier unit...

Page 22: ...2500 Digital is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels However playing the system continuously at overly loud distorted levels on heavy bass...

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