Smart CS-3X User Manual
Copyright 1999-2000 by SMART Devices, Inc.
5945 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, GA 30071-1337
TM
CIRCLE SURROUND 3X
FOR HOME CINEMA
CS-3X, Jr.
The SMART Center Surround 3X for Home Cinema adds that extra dimension
of sound to your Dolby DigitalTM or DTS DigitalTM soundtracks from LaserDiscs
or DVD Discs. Add one or more rear wall speakers and additional amplifiers to
get the full enjoyment from the latest film releases encoded with the new
Surround EXTM format. In addition, this product even allows you to play your
existing digital soundtracks and hear them in a wa y you ha ve nev er heard them
before. The existing in-phase material present in the Left Surround and Right
Surround channels is routed to the rear wall speakers and the directionality is
greatly enhanced. A CENTER FILL level control lets y ou easily balance the rear
wall speakers against the Left Surround and Right Surround speakers. You can
easily select between the CS-3X mode and the regular LS-RS mode with the
push of a button. Built-in pink noise lets you easily set the surround channel
levels, and if you have equalizers installed, the pink noise source gives you a
signal that a Real Time Analyzer expects. This product even has a built-in
subwoofer output signal for adding those usually missing low frequencies to
your surround system. By adding a subwoofer system to the surrounds, when a
sound pans from the front speakers to the surrounds, the low frequency
information can also be heard from the surround system. This can significantly
enhance your listening experience if your surround speakers do not handle
low frequencies very well.
Devices, Inc.
CS-3X, Jr. Rev 3 Manual
12/15/1999
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
--Read all of these instructions.
--Save these instructions for later use.
--Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the product.
1 Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting and
operating the product.
2 Follow all operating and use instructions.
3 Remove power from this product before cleaning.
4 Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
5 To avoid potential fire and shock hazards, do not use this product near
water or damp places.
6 The product should only be operated from a power source of the type
indicated on the power pack and on the product. Failure to do so could
damage the equipment, void the warranty, and present a potentially
dangerous situation.
7 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening this product may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
8 If service is required, only authorized service centers should perform the
work using only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unautho-
rized parts substitutions may result in electric shock, fire or other hazards.
9 This product should be placed away from heat-producing sources such as
radiators, heat registers, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
10 It is normal for this product to be warm to the touch in normal operation. It
should not be so warm that you cannot comfortably leave your hand on the
product for an indefinite period of time.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE COVERS. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PA RTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Thank you for buying this SMART product.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this product by carefully reading
this manual. Most questions can be answered by reading and following the instructions contained herein. Because of the multitude of products from other manufacturers, this manual cannot possibly cover all the different configurations and
hookups. Please consult with your Home Cinema Dealer for any unusual situations involving the connection and use of this product with equipment from other
manufacturers. When properly connected and operated, this product should deliver outstanding results.
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................2
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 4
CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................4
POWER ..................................................................................................................4
LINE LEVEL SOURCE .............................................................................................4
SPEAKER LEVEL SOURCE (AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS) ................................................4
OUTPUTS.............................................................................................................. 4
SETTING LEVELS ...................................................................................................5
CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................6
OPERATION ..........................................................................................................6
BACKGROUND..................................................................................................... 6
MULTI-CHANNEL MATRIX DECODER ..................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 8
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................8
Circle Surround
TM
is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.,
Santa Ana, CA, USA
DTS Digital
TM
is a registered trademark of Digital Theatre Systems,
Agoura Hills, CA, USA
Surround EX
TM
and Dolby Digital
TM
are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA
This product has a serial number located on the bottom.
Please record this serial number for your records.
SERIAL # _______________
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