CREATIVE DIGITAL 5500 User Manual

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UUUser’s Guide

Inspire 5500

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished
under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy
the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software
for backup purposes.

Copyright © 2002 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.

Version 1.0
July 2002

Copyright © 2002 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, Sound Blaster and the Sound Blaster logo are registered
trademarks and Audigy, Sound Blaster Audigy, Inspire, the EAX logo, PC-DVD, and Live! are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the
United States and other countries. NOMAD is a registered trademark of Aonix and is used by Creative Technology Ltd., and/or its affiliates
under license. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. This product contains one or
more programs protected under international and U.S. copyright laws as unpublished works. They are confidential and proprietary to Dolby
Laboratories. Their reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, or the production of derivative works therefrom without the express
permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited. Copyright 1992-1997 by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. SONY is a registered
trademark of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft and DirectSound are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other logos, brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognised as such. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual
contents may differ slightly from those pictured.

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Notice for the USA

FCC Part 15: 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 a guarantee 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 device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this
device must be installed with computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class B limits.

All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-

Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in
interference to radio or television reception.

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.

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.

WA R N I N G :

or shock hazard, do not expose
this appliance to rain or
moisture.

Important Notice

The serial number for your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital
5500 is located at the back of the decoder. Please write
this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for
your security.

Compliance

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

To prevent fire

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Read Instructions

Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating the product.

Retain Instructions

Keep all safety and operating instructions for
future reference.

Heed Warnings

Take note of all warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions.

Follow Instructions

Follow all operating and usage instructions.

Cleaning

Unplug this product from the power source before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments or accessories not
recommended by Creative as they may cause
hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near any water source or
water hazard.

Placement

Place the product on a stable surface or
recommended stand, or sold with the product.
Otherwise, the product may fall and cause injury
to a person, and damage to the product. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for mounting the
product.

Ventilation

To ensure reliable operation and to prevent
overheating, do not block or cover ventilation
openings and slots with fabrics or impermeable
material. Do not place in a built-in installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

such as a bookcase or rack unless there is proper
ventilation or Creative’s instructions have been
adhered to.

Heat

Do not place this product anywhere near heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, and other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 use.

Polarization

The product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug, a safety feature. As
one blade is wider than the other, this plug can
only fit into the power outlet in one way. If you
cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
force the plug into the outlet.

Power-cord Protection

Arrange the power-cords to minimize the risk of
damage from traffic or other hazards. Pay
particular attention to the area near the plug head,
the power source outlet and the connection from
the product.

Lightning

Unplug the product from the power source during
lightning storms or if unused for long periods of
time. This will prevent lightning and power-line
surge damage to the product.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral power circuits as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push any object through the product’s
openings, as this can result in a fire, electric shock
or damage. Do not spill liquids on the product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the product yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the product from the power source. Call
for servicing when:
a) the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) objects have fallen through or liquids have been

spilled into the product’s openings.
c) the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) the product does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions
e) the product behaves differently.
f) the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

Replacement Parts

When replacing parts, check that the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by
Creative or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

After servicing or repairing the product, get the
service technician to perform safety checks to be
sure that the product is working properly.

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Contents

Introduction

Using Your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 ........................................................................i

1 Decoder and Remote Control Functions

Turning On Your Decoder ...................................................................................................1-2

Decoder and Remote Control Key Functions .....................................................................1-2

2 Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources

Set-top Device User’s Chart ...................................................................................... 2-1

Game Console User’s Chart ...................................................................................... 2-2

Personal Computer User’s Chart ............................................................................... 2-2

3 Verifying Decoder Signal Indicators

Program Material and Signal Detection Chart ....................................................................3-1

4 Selecting Mode and Controlling Speaker Output

Stereo .....................................................................................................................................4-1

Dolby Pro Logic ...................................................................................................................4-2

Dolby Digital .......................................................................................................................4-3

Controlling Speaker Output .................................................................................................4-4

A Audio Technology Reference

Dolby Digital .......................................................................................................................A-1

Dolby Pro Logic ..................................................................................................................A-1

B General Specifications

Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 ........................................................................................B-1

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Introduction

Using Your Creative
Inspire 5.1 Digital
5500

Set Up

A Quick Start Guide is
provided separately.
Consult this guide for
set up instructions on
your Creative Inspire

5.1 Digital 5500 before
continuing with this
manual.
After set up, familiarise
yourself with the
features on your
decoder amplifier.
See Chapter 1.

Thank you for purchasing Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500. With audio quality that rivals a
component home theater system, Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 gives you the full potential
of Dolby

Digital™ multichannel sound from your DVD player, personal computer or game
console. The system decodes, Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program material, letting you
enjoy the best in today’s media software.

Using your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5500 involves five basic steps: Set Up, Connecting
Devices, Selecting Input Sources, Verifying Decoder Signal Indicators and Selecting Mode and
Controlling Speaker Output. Refer to the chart below to locate information about each step

Connecting Devices Selecting Input

Sources

Connect the
decoder to your
DVD player, game
console or
personal computer
using the
appropriate cable.
See Chapter 2.

On the decoder,
select the source
appropriate to the
device or input
connection.
See Chapter 2.

Verifying Decoder
Signal Indicators

The decoder
automatically
detects signal type.
Verify the output
signal from your
program source.

See Chapter 3.

Selecting Mode and
Controlling Speaker
Output.

Select the mode that
best suits your
program content or
listening needs.

See Chapter 1 and
Chapter 4.

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