Cambridge Soundworks DTT2200 User Manual

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash, witharrowhead
within an equilateral triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within a
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to people.

TOPREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVESUBWOOFER’S
COVER. NO USER­SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.

READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MA TCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

ATTENTION:POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE
DECHOCELECTRIQUE, NEPAS
DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE
DU HAUT P ARLEUR. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DES PIECES
INTERIEURES N’EST REQUIS.
TOUT SERVICED’ENTRETIEN
NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE
PARDUPERSONNEL
D’ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for your DTT2200 islocatedonthe
subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a
secure area. This is for your security .

The exclamation point within an
equilateraltrianglealerts you tothe
presence of important operating
and maintenance (service)
instructions.

COMPLIANCE

THIS PRODUCT
CONFORMS TO
THE FOLLOWING
COUNCIL
DIRECTIVE:

DIRECTIVE 89/ 336/
EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC
(EMC), 73/ 23/ EEC
(LVD)

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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.
ATTACHMEN TS – 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 alternating­current 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 – Power­supply 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.
OVERLOADI NG – 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.

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Inventory ............................................................................................................1

Speaker Placement .............................................................................................2

Installing Stands ................................................................................................ 3

Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls ....................................................................3

Volume Control/Power Switch............................................................................ 4

Audio Source Connection ................................................................................... 5

Connecting Speakers .......................................................................................... 6

Controlling Noise and Distortion........................................................................ 7

Specifications......................................................................................................7

EAX..................................................................................................................... 8

1-Year Limited Warranty.................................................................................... 8

Customer Service/Technical Support.................................................................. 9

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Examine each unit carefully. If
anything is missing or damaged,
do not install or use the system.
Contact the retailer where the
system was purchased.

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Save the carton and its inserts in
case you need to ship or move
your

DTT2200

system later.

OPTIONAL ITEM

Note

Tripod stands for the rear satellites
are available from www.creative.com

Tripod Stands

Subwoofer

13.5V 2.5A DC Power Adapter

(AC plug varies from country to country)

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Satellites (5)

VolumeControl

Triple Stereo Line In Audio Cable

Monitor Stand (1)

Desktop Stand (5)

3m Speaker Cable (3)

Screws and Plastic Anchors (2)

5m Speaker Cable (2)

Strips of Rubber Pads (2)

Identification Labels

Note:

The Subwoofer is not
magnetically shielded, do not
place it on your desktop or
near the monitor.

Place the front Satellites to the sides of

your monitor.

Rear Satellites mounted on walls behind you. Rear satellites mounted on Tripod Stands.

Place the center Satellite as close to the center of your monitor as possible. The center

Satellite can be placed on top of the monitor by using the provided Monitor Stand.

Rear Satellites placed at the extreme corners of your desk.

For the strongest bass output, place the

Subwoofer on the floor in a corner.

(if purchased)

2

Apply Identification Label

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to back of Satellite.

Thread Speaker Cable

1

through hole in Stand.

Push back red tab on Satellite.

2

Insert bare end of red-banded
cable into hole and release tab to
lock. Repeat for unmarked cable;
insert into black tab.

Insert attachment arm into socket

3

at back of Satellite.

Attachment arm.

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Mount the rear Satellites only on walls that are structurally sound.

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Position the Satellites behind you and slightly above ear level.

Apply rubber

4

pads on the

Drill a hole about 2 cm

1

(1 inch) deep into wall.
Tap plastic anchor into hole

2

until it is flush with wall.
Screw a M5 x 25 mm screw

3

into anchor, leaving about

0.5 cm (¼ inch) protruding.

back of each
rear Satellite.

Apply Identification

4

label to Speaker
Cable.

3

Slip keyhole slot of each

5

rearSatelliteonto protruding
screw.

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The Front/Rear Balance Control
need not be adjusted more than
once during any single game.

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See “Controlling Noise and
Distortion” on page 7 for related
information.

Front/Rear Balance Control

Master Level Control
Turn clockwise to control volume and
turn on power.

Peel off the protective strip from

1

of the mounting tape .

Press the exposed adhesive side

2

firmly against the Volume Control

one

side

Remove the remaining mounting

3

strip.

Press the VolumeControlfirmly

4

against the mounting surface.

4

To Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 series sound card

A

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Lime-green(front), black(rear) and orange(center/sub) miniplugs.

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5.1-channel output is produced.

To 4- cha nnel sou nd ca rd

B

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Lime-green(front) and black(rear) miniplugs.

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4.1-channel output is produced.

Lime-green

Lime-green

Black

Black

Orange

Black Orange

Triple Stereo Line-in Audio Cable

Black

Triple Stereo Line-in Audio Cable

Lime-green

Lime-green

To 2-channel sound card

C

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Lime-green(front) miniplugs only.

❒

2.1-channel output is produced.

D

To 2-channel stereo player

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Lime-green miniplugs only.

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2.1-channel output is produced.

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Lime-green

Lime-green

Lime-green

Triple Stereo Line-in Audio Cable

Lime-green

Triple Stereo Line-in Audio Cable

Front Left Satellite

Center Satellite

Front Right Satellite

To power source.

Note:

Disconnect

frompowersource if

not in use for more

than a few days.

PowerSupply Adapter

Rear Left Satellite

Subwoofer

To audio source.

See “Audio Source

Connection” on

page 5.

Audio Connection Cable

Rear Right Satellite
Adjust the Bass Level
control to achieve the

bass output you like.

VolumeControl

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DTT2200

so it may amplify the hum and hiss
inherent in some audio program
sources.

the speaker system. You can minimize
this background noise by following
these guidelines:

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has high input sensitivity,

This noise is not due to a fault in

Decide which volume control you
would like to use as the master
level control: the
volume control or the program
source’s volume control.
If you choose to use the
volume control, first set the
program source’s volume control
high (at least 70% of the
maximum level). Where there is
more than one software level
control, set all volume controls
high. Then leave the controls. Use
the

DTT2200

adjust overall output.

DTT2200

volume control to

DTT2200

If you choose to use the program
source’s volume control, first set
the program source’s volume
control high (at least 70% of the
maximum level). Then adjust the

DTT2200

the distortion is inaudible. Set
the
aside. Use instead the program
source’s volume control to adjust
overall output.

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Adjust the output control of your
audio card until the noise
disappears. This may require trial
and error.

volume control until

DTT2200

volume control

DTT2200

Six-Channel Amplifier

Satellite speaker:

Subwoofer:1

These specifications apply to

DTT2200

13.5V 2.5A DC power adapter.

5 watts RMS per

channel

7 watts RMS

operating from the supplied

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DTT2200

is an ideal 5.1

o the original purchaser,
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.

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.

This warranty is valid only when the
speaker is returned to the retailer where
the

DTT2200

was purchased.

This is the sole and expressed
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
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 customer’s
name and purchase date.

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