Creative 6600 User Manual

September

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EAX®technology delivers advanced audio functionality and
performance, adding sophisticated audio processing capabilities,
interactive and high-definition sound to digital entertainment.
EAX technologies are implemented across a range of audio
hardware solutions, system software, application software, and
application programming interfaces (APIs) from Creative. With
EAX technology-enabled products, you can shape and customize
your audio experience. Certain EAX features provide advanced
audio capabilities for music composition and sound design. EAX
technology is redefining the audio experience.

The Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 speaker system is equipped with
Creative Multi-Speaker System (CMSS) technology, an innovative
EAX multi-channel up-mixing functionality for an enveloping
surround environment. CMSS dramatically enhances the playback
of 5.1 audio soundtracks and music files across the full 6.1
speaker configuration. Simply enable the CMSS feature and you
will get full, immersive 6.1 surround when combined with a Sound
Blaster Audigy or Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 sound card. In addition,
when used with a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, you can
enjoy realistic playback of your Dolby Digital Surround EX titles
with your PC.

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Creative Inspire™6.1
6600

Multimedia Speaker System

Quick Start Guide
Démarrage rapide
Instalación rápida
Introdução Rápida

English

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY

Creative Technology Ltd (“Creative”) warrants the product enclosed
herein to be free of defects for a period of twelve (12) months from
date of purchase. In the event of a defect in material or workmanship
during the warranty period, Creative, at its sole discretion, will either
repair or replace the defective product when the defective product is
returned to Creative by the owner as further outlined herein. The
remedy for this breach of warranty is limited to servicing or
replacement only and shall not cover any other damages, whatsoever.

CREATIVE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR
PURPOSE. WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, IN
NO EVENT SHALL CREATIVE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
PROFIT OR ANY COMMERCIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
OTHER DAMAGES. Some states/countries do not allow exclusion of

limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in which
case the above limitation may not apply to you.

Creative makes final determination whether such product is defective.
You must deliver the product with a return material authorization
(RMA) number and a dated proof of purchase.

To receive an RMA number, contact Creative’s Technical Support. If
Creative’s Technical Support verifies the product is defective, the Return
Material Authorization Department will issue an RMAnumber to note
on the outer package of the product being returned. Creative cannot
accept any product that does not include an RMA number on the package.
You must use the original container (or the equivalent), pay any
shipping charges, and assume the risk of damage or loss in transit.

Creative may use new or reconditioned parts, and any replaced parts
or product become the property of Creative. Creative warrants the
repaired or replacement product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for the remainder of the initial warranty period.

CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Benefits include:

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Inside U. S. A., Canada and Latin America

Visit our online help websites for help with installation, answers to frequently
asked questions, or troubleshooting tips. Our websites hold a wealth
of information as well as up-to-the-minute software and driver upgrades.

http://www.americas.creative.com/support/

For comments or questions regarding our technical support, you can
also contact us at the following address:

Creative Labs Inc.
Technical Support

1523 Cimarron Plaza

Stillwater, OK 74075

Inside Asia

Creative Technology Ltd.
To reach Technical Support via the Internet, visit our web site at

http://asia.creative.com/support

Technical Support

31 International Business Park
Creative Resource
Singapore 609921
Tel: [phone]

Operating hours (Singapore Time):
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays closed

Important Notice

The serial number for your Creative Inspire 6.1 6600 is
located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down
and keep it in a secure place.

WARNING: To prevent fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.

Safety and Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

NOTICE FOR THE U.S.

FCC Part15: 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 guaranteed 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:

• 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.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B digital
services, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device
must be installed with computer equipment certified to
comply with the Class B limits.

Modifications

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user’s authority 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.

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Important Safety
Instructions

Read and Follow
Instructions

All safety and operating
instructions should be read
and followed.

Cleaning

Unplug the power supply
adapter from the wall outlet or
power source before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

Placement

Do not place the speaker
system on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table.

The speaker may fall, causing
injury to a person, and
serious damage to the
product.

Power Sources

This speaker system is
specifically designed for
operation within the electrical
range(s) specified on the
provided power adapter and
use outside of this range shall
be at your own risk.

Please contact your local
electric utility company if you
have any questions about the
electrical voltage at your
intended location of usage.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service any
part of the speaker yourself
as opening or removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Compliance

This product conforms to the
following Council Directive:
Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC),
92/31/EEC (EMC)
73/23/EEC (LVD)

Specifications

Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
7-Channel Amplifier

Satellite speaker:

8 watts RMS per channel

Center Satellite:

20 watts RMS

Subwoofer:

22 watts RMS

These specifications apply to
Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
operating from the supplied

13.5V AC 5Apower adapter.

Instructions
importantes
concernant la sécurité

Lire et suivre les instructions

Lisez et suivez attentivement
toutes les instructions de sécurité
et d'utilisation.

Nettoyage

Débranchez l'adaptateur de la
prise murale ou de toute autre
source électrique avant de
procéder au nettoyage de
l'appareil. N'utilisez pas de
nettoyants liquides ou en aérosol.
Utilisez un chiffon humide.

Positionnement des haut­parleurs

N'installez pas le système de
haut-parleurs sur une table
roulante, un trépied, une console
ou tout autre support instable.

Le système de haut-parleurs
risque de tomber et d'être
sérieusement endommagé mais
également de blesser une personne.

Sources d'alimentation

Ce système de haut-parleurs est
spécialement conçu pour
fonctionner avec les tensions
électriques indiquées sur la prise
d'alimentation fournie. L'utilisation
de tensions non préconisées est à
votre propre risque.

Contactez votre compagnie
d'électricité pour toute question
concernant la tension électrique à
l'endroit d'utilisation prévu.

Réparation

N'essayez pas de réparer le
système de haut-parleurs vous
même. Ouvrir ou retirer les parties
protectrices de l'appareil peut vous
exposer à des composants
électriques sous haute tension ou
à d'autres risques. Toute
réparation doit être effectuée par
un personnel qualifié.

Conformité

Ce produit est conforme aux
Directives du Conseil suivantes:
directive 89/336/CEE (CEM),
92/31/CEE (CEM)
73/23/CEE (LVD)

Spécifications

Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
Amplificateur 7 canaux

Haut-parleur satellite:

8 watts RMS par canal

Satellite central:

20 watts RMS

Caisson de basse:

22 watts RMS

Ces spécifications s'appliquent au
modèle Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
fonctionnant avec la prise
d'alimentation 13.5 V c.a. 5A fournie.

Instrucciones
importantes sobre
seguridad

Lea y siga las instrucciones

Debe leer y seguir todas las
instrucciones sobre seguridad y
funcionamiento.

Limpieza

Antes de efectuar la limpieza,
desenchufe el adaptador de
alimentación de la toma o fuente
de alimentación. No utilice
limpiadores líquidos ni aerosoles.
Utilice un paño húmedo.

Colocación de los altovoces

No sitúe el altavoz en un
carrito, estantería, trípode,
soporte o mesa inestable.

El altavoz se podría caer y
provocar graves lesiones a las
personas y quedar seriamente
dañado.

Fuentes de alimentación

Este sistema de altavoces está
especialmente diseñado para
funcionar dentro de las amplitudes
eléctricas especificadas en el
adaptador de alimentación. El
empleo de otras potencias que
estén fuera de las mencionadas
amplitudes queda a la entera
responsabilidad del usuario.

Si tiene dudas con respecto al
voltaje que le corresponde utilizar
en su lugar de residencia, consulte
a la compañía eléctrica local.

Reparaciones

No intente reparar ninguna
parte del altavoz por su cuenta.
Si abre o retira las cubiertas, se
puede ver expuesto a
descargas eléctricas u otros
riesgos. Deje las reparaciones
en manos del personal de
servicio cualificado.

Compatibilidad

Este producto cumple con la
siguiente directiva:
Directiva 89/336/EEC (EMC),
92/31/EEC (EMC)
73/23/EEC (LVD)

Especificaciones

Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
Amplificador de 7 canales

Altavoz auxiliar:

8 vatios de carga eficaz
por canal

Auxiliar central:

20 vatios de carga eficaz

Altavoz de graves:

22 vatios de carga eficaz

Estas especificaciones se
aplican para el uso del Creative
Inspire 6.1 6600 con el
adaptador de alimentación de

13.5V CA 5A suministrado.

Instruções
importantes sobre
segurança

Leia e siga as instruções

Todas as instruções de
segurança e de operação devem
ser lidas e seguidas.

Limpeza

Desconecte o adaptador de
fonte de alimentação da tomada
elétrica ou fonte de energia
antes de limpar. Não use
produtos de limpeza líquidos ou
em aerossol. Use uma flanela
umedecida para limpar.

Posicionamento do sistema de
caixas

Não coloque o sistema de
caixas de som em um carro,
estante, tripé, suporte ou mesa
instável.

As caixas podem cair,
machucando pessoas e causando
danos graves ao produto.

Fontes de Alimentação

Este sistema de som foi
desenvolvido especificamente
para operação dentro da faixa
elétrica especificada no adaptador
de alimentação fornecido e a
utilização fora dessa faixa ficará
por sua conta e risco.

Entre em contato com sua
companhia elétrica se tiver
dúvidas com relação à voltagem
do local de utilização desejado.

Manutenção

Não tente você mesmo fazer
manutenção em qualquer parte
das caixas de som; a abertura
ou remoção das tampas pode
expô-lo a voltagens perigosas e
outros riscos. Qualquer
manutenção deve ser feita por
pessoal qualificado.

Conformidade

Este produto está em
conformidade com a seguinte
diretiva de conselho:
Diretiva 89/336/EEC (EMC),
92/31/EEC (EMC)
73/23/EEC (LVD)

Especificações

Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
Amplificador de sete canais

Alto-falante:

RMS de 8 watts por canal

Alto-falante Central:

RMS de 20 watts

Subwoofer:

RMS de 22 watts

Estas especificações aplicam-se
a Creative Inspire 6.1 6600
operando a partir do adaptador
de alimentação de 13.5V AC 5A
fornecido.

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Front Right
Satellite

Front Left Satellite

Center Satellite

Rear Right Satellite

Rear Left Satellite

Rear Center
Satellite

To Wall Outlet

(Disconnect when not in
use for several days)

Power Supply
Adapter

(Types of adapter may
vary in different
countries)

Volume Control
Unit With 3.5mm
Headphone Jack

(To control master
volume and bass level)

Triple Stereo Line
In Audio Cable

Subwoofer

Selector Switch

Recommended settings

5.1/6.1 : For original
Stereo / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.1
audio source
reproduction

5.1-> 6.1 UPMIX : To
create 7-channel sound
field with 5.1
soundcards for
enhanced
multi-channel playback

Satellite avant droit

Satellite avant gauche

Satellite central

Satellite arrière droit

Satellite arrière gauche

Satellite central arrière

Vers la prise murale

(Déconnectez le système si
vous n’avez pas l’intention de
l’utiliser pendant plusieurs jours)

Adaptateur d'alimentation

(le modèle peut varier selon le
pays)

Bouton du volume avec
prise casque 3,5 mm

(pour contrôler le volume
principal et les basses)

Câble d'entrée audio
triple stéréo

Caisson de basses

Commutateur de
sélection

Paramètres recommandés

5.1/6.1 : Pour un son stéréo
original / 4.1 / 5.1/ 6.1
reproduction de la source audio

5.1-> 6.1 UPMIX : Pour créer un
champ sonore à 7 canaux avec
cartes son 5.1 pour une lecture
multi-canaux améliorée

Satélite frontal derecho

Satélite frontal izquierdo

Auxiliar central

Satélite posterior
derecho

Satélite posterior
izquierdo

Satélite central posterior

A la toma de corriente

(desconéctelo cuando no se
vaya a utilizar durante varios
días)

Adaptador de
alimentación

(los tipos de adaptadores
pueden variar según el país)

Unidad de control de
volumen con 3,5 mm de
enchufe de los
auriculares

(para controlar el volumen
maestro y el nivel de graves)

Cable de audio triple de
entrada al estéreo

Subgrave

Interruptor del selector

Configuraciones
recomendadas

5.1/6.1 : Para reproducción de
la fuente de sonido / 4.1 / 5.1/

6.1 estéreo original

5.1-> 6.1 UPMIX : Para crear
un campo de sonido de 7
canales con tarjetas de sonido

5.1 para lograr una
reproducción mejorada de los
canales múltiples

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(Optional)

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Alto-falante Dianteiro
Direito

Alto-falante Dianteiro
Esquerdo

Alto-falante Central

Alto-falante Traseiro
Direito

Alto-falante Traseiro
Esquerdo

Satélite traseiro central

Para Tomada Elétrica

(Desconectar quando não estiver
em uso por vários dias)

Adaptador de Fonte
de Alimentação

(Os tipos de adaptador podem
variar em diferentes países)

Unidade de controle de
volume com tomada de
fone de ouvido de 3,5 mm

(Para controlar o volume mestre e
o nível de grave)

Cabo triplo de áudio
estéreo

Subgrave

Chave seletora

Configuração recomendada

5.1/6.1 : Para reprodução de
fonte de áudio estéreo 4.1 / 5.1 /

6.1

5.1-> 6.1 UPMIX : Para criar um
campo sonoro de sete canais
com placas de som 5.1 para
reprodução multicanal avançada

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(Optional) Rear satellite floor stands are sold separately.
For more information, please refer to

http://www.creative.com

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(Facultatif) Des socles pour haut-parleurs satellites
arrières sont disponibles séparément.

Pour plus d'informations, visitez notre site Web à l'adresse

http://www.creative.com

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(Opcional) Puede adquirir por separado soportes para los
altavoces traseros.

Para más información, visite nuestro sitio en

http://www.creative.com

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(Opcional) Os suportes de chão para as caixas acústicas
satélites posteriores são vendidos separadamente.

Para maiores informações, consulte

http://www.creative.com

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(Optional)

• Connectivity Diagram

• Schéma de connexion

• Diagrama de conectividad

• Diagrama de conectividade

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To 5.1 / 6.1 Sound Cards

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