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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.

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 
manufacturer’s 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 

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 
SoundWorks’ instructions 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.

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, 

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:
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; 

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.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 

– The 

product should be mounted to a wall or 
ceiling only as recommended by Cambridge 
Soundworks.

Summary of Contents for DTT 3500 Digital

Page 1: ...DTT 3500 Digital User Guide On line Version ...

Page 2: ...ity to operate the device 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 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 Declaration of Conform...

Page 3: ...ing 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 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be rout...

Page 4: ...am 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 ...

Page 5: ... In some of today s best CD based action games DTT3500 Digital can decode the Dolby Digital cut scenes while offering enveloping positional multi channel audio It s ready for the new era of DVD based games 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 equ...

Page 6: ...ries or Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI series 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 the Sound Blaster AWE series can also be used with the DTT3500 Digital 4 Game consoles like the PlayStation 2TM using the Optical or Analog Line In connections Inven...

Page 7: ...Digital read Substituting a powered subwoofer on 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 speakers 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 Speaker ...

Page 8: ...4 Front Left Satellite Rear Left Satellite Rear Right Satellite Front Right Satellite Power Adapter Center Speaker Subwoofer Speaker System Connection Diagram ...

Page 9: ...with optical output Connect the optical output of these devices e g CD or MD players to the OPTICAL input with the Optical Cable For Sound Blaster Live sound cards with Digital Out output Connect the sound card s Digital Out output to the Digital DIN input with the Minijack to DIN Cable and the SPDIF DIN Cable For DIN Bracket bundled with Live Drive IR Connect its Digital DIN output to the DIGITAL...

Page 10: ...tput Bundled with Live Drive IR REAR OUT LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT Stereo to Dual RCA Cable SPDIF Cable RCA to RCA Optical Cable Tandem Audio Cable SPDIF DIN Cable 2 Ch Sound Card Output Eg Sound Blaster AWE64 LINE OUT Lime Green Black Lime Green Lime Green Black Digital Output Sound Blaster 5 1 Sound Card Minijack to DIN Cable White Red COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT OR OR ...

Page 11: ...at 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 Installation on page 8 7 Use the RS and LS labels right and left surround and 5 meter Speaker Cables for the rear Satellites 8 If you wish to...

Page 12: ...lastic 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 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 inch ...

Page 13: ...e desktop see Speaker Cable and Stand Installation on page 7 The Center Speaker 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...

Page 14: ...r 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 Speakers on page 8 Any rear Satellite placement to the left and right side of the listening position will also provide strong directional and surround effects The rear Satellites may be installed on the...

Page 15: ...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 Substituting a powered 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 ba...

Page 16: ...me The changeable face plate version is supplied with mylar sheets which enable you to choose a different design or orientation horizontal or vertical Decoder Amplifier Stand If placing the unit vertically attach the provided stand to the base of the Decoder Amplifier see Diagram K Face Plate Installation The face of the front panel may be changed to reflect a different design or orientation Remov...

Page 17: ...gital will illuminate automatically if a Dolby Digital program is playing That is when a Dolby Digital signal passes through the Decoder s processor via the Optical Coaxial or 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 2 SUBWOOFER CENTER AND SURROUND These controls adjust the level of the indic...

Page 18: ...ight front speakers LL Left channel program is directed to both Left and Right front speakers RR Right channel program is directed to both Left and Right front speakers See Audio Mode Selection on page 16 for further information about this feature 8 DOLBY PRO LOGIC This button cycles from Dolby Pro Logic processing of the digital input to Dolby Pro Logic processing of the analog input then to no P...

Page 19: ...by 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 Director s Commen...

Page 20: ...es such as DVD games In some game titles the movie sequences may be encoded in Dolby Surround but the game 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 ...

Page 21: ... Connect your PC s audio output to the Decoder Amplifier Video Connection 1 Connect your game console s video output to a RF to VGA video converter box 2 Connect your video converter s output to a VGA switch box 3 Connect your PC s VGA output to the VGA switch box 4 Connect the PC monitor s VGA input socket to the output of the VGA switch box After completing the above connections you will be able...

Page 22: ... 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 experience from Microsoft DirectSound3D or Creative EAX titles 3 For Sound Blaster Live users enable the multi channel configuration on your PC Playing Conventional Games Select MUSIC or MOVIE by p...

Page 23: ...e 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 Digital s Movie mode Using set top VCD player 1 Select LINE IN input using the ...

Page 24: ...e 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 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 Bla...

Page 25: ... experience audio 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 des...

Page 26: ... 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 This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to the retailer where the DTT3500 Digital was purchased This is the sole and expressed warranty This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expres...

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