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DTT 3500 Digital
User Guide
On-line Version
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Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA Modifications Declaration of Conformity Compliance FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 This product conforms to the following Council Directive: to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority Name:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS – All safety and to prevent it from overheating. These convenience receptacles, and the point or exhibits a distinct change in operating instructions should be read openings must not be blocked or covered. where they exit from the product. performance. before the product is operated. The openings should never be blocked by LIGHTNING – For added protection for this e) If the product has been dropped or RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and placing
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Contents Introduction.........................................................................................................1 DTT3500 Digital Inventory ............................................................................................................2 Recommended Signal Sources ...........................................................................2 Installation Sequence.........................................................................................3 Speaker System
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Introduction hank you for purchasing channel audio. It’s ready for the new Cambridge SoundWorks DTT3500 Digital by Cambridge era of DVD-based games. 1–800–FOR–HIFI TSoundWorks. DTT3500 Digital Also included is Creative Multi (1–800–367–4434), lets you experience the full potential Speaker Surround (CMSS), which lets 8:00 A.M. – 12 Midnight, ® you hear all of your favorite stereo Eastern time of Dolby Digital multichannel sound program material with a new and 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 A.M. from your DVD
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Inventory Recommended Signal Sources Examine each unit carefully for The DTT3500 Digital supports many processing, including front and the Sound Blaster AWE series can shipping damage. If there is any, do not signal source inputs, both analog and rear 2-channel minijack line also be used with the DTT3500 digital. For example: outputs (like Sound Blaster Live! Digital. install or use the system. For advice, call the store where you made your purchase 1. DVD players with Dolby Digital series or
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Installation Sequence Speaker System Connections 1. Read all of the instructions before Stands and Floor Stands as Speaker Connections Power Adapter Connections installing the speaker system. appropriate. If you wish to Insert one satellite’s plug into the Insert the small DC connector into the substitute a powered subwoofer 2. Attach the provided stand to the corresponding Speaker Output on the 15V DC IN jack on the back of the for the subwoofer that comes Decoder Amplifier if you wish t
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Speaker System Connection Diagram Front Right Satellite Center Speaker Front Left Satellite Rear Right Satellite Rear Left Satellite Power Adapter Subwoofer 4
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Signal Source Connections miniplugs to the Rear Out minijack Dolby Digital source For devices with optical output output of your sound card (if present) Connect the Dolby Digital/SPDIF Connect the optical output of these and to the Rear minijack input of the output of your signal source to the devices (e.g. CD or MD players) to the Decoder Amplifier. Decoder Amplifier’s Dolby Digital (AC- OPTICAL input with the Optical 3) / PCM Audio Inputs COAXIAL or Cable. OPTICAL jack using the SPDIF Ca
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Signal Source Connection Diagram Dual Female-to-Female RCA DIGITAL OUT Red Stereo to Dual RCA Cable Digital Output (Eg. PC-DVD Encore) White LINE OUT SPDIF Cable LINE OUT REAR OUT (RCA to RCA) Game Console 4-Ch Sound Card Output Lime-Green 2-Ch Sound Card Output Lime-Green (Eg. Sound Blaster Live!) Black (Eg. Sound Blaster AWE64) OPTICAL OUTPUT Optical Cable Tandem Audio Cable COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT OR Digital Output (Sound Blaster 5.1 Sound Card) DVD Player Minijack to DIN Cable Lime-Gree
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taking up any slack in the cable assemble the stand according to A Speaker Cable as required. the Floor Stand Assembly 2. To use this Satellite in the front leaflet. left position, remove the backing 9. Use the last 3 meter Speaker and Stand from the small, round “L” label Cable and the “SUB” labels for and apply it to the back of the the Subwoofer. Installation Satellite (see Diagram A). Speaker Cable Usage 3. Remove the backing from the To connect the Speaker Cable to Speaker Cable Ins
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Center Speaker Stand Mounting Speakers Installation B Unlike the Desktop Stand (for satellite. The rubber pads will Screw Mounting Satellites), the stands for the Center cushion the satellites from any Attachment Arm Mounting the rear satellites on side Speaker are of the screw-in type. vibration and help keep them in walls will give you superior surround position. 1. Align the Attachment Arm to effects. the Center Speaker (see 6. Slip the keyhole of each rear For a secure installation,
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Speaker Placement Install the Satellite’s Desktop It directs the sound down towards the The Front Satellites The Center Speaker Stands when using them on the listener (see Diagram E). The left front and right front The Center Speaker provides the on- desktop, see “Speaker Cable and Use the Center Speaker Desktop Satellites play stereo music, the off- screen effects and dialog in Dolby Stand Installation” on page 7. Stand to position a Center Speaker in screen sounds of video playback and D
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exactly the same height as the front The rear Satellites may be installed Larger T.V. consoles or desktops can The Rear Satellites Satellites. on their convenient Floor Stands. The accommodate both front and The rear Satellites provide the If you have side walls close to your stands should be positioned to the surround pairs of Satellites. Try the surround effects in Dolby Digital, listening position, excellent left and right of your listening extreme corners of a console or desk Dolby Sur
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The Subwoofer Substituting a powered The Subwoofer’s optimum position is subwoofer on the floor against the wall. The You may substitute a powered closer the Subwoofer is to a corner, subwoofer for the subwoofer that the stronger the maximum bass comes with the DTT3500 Digital. output. We strongly recommend Connect its line level input (typically placing the Subwoofer on the floor an RCA jack) to the dedicated (see Diagram J). Leave at least 5 cm Subwoofer Line Out on the back of
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Decoder Amplifier Placement The Decoder Amplifier can be placed Model Variations Decoder Amplifier Stand Horizontal Placement on the desktop, a shelf or any site There are two models of the Decoder If placing the unit vertically, attach Place the Decoder Amplifier that makes the controls convenient. Amplifier. the provided stand to the base of the horizontally if there is adequate The Power Adapter cord must be If you have purchased the Decoder Amplifier (see Diagram K). desktop space, (see
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Decoder Amplifier Functions The Standby LED lights up when the Digital DIN (Dolby Digital/PCM Audio) Power Adapter is connected to the inputs. mains. Press the Power button to turn 1. POWER: Sets the system to “On” on the Decoder Amplifier. or standby. When set to “On”, the The CMSS Music LED will remain Standby LED above the power 1 10 illuminated after initial start-up. The button turns off. last used CMSS mode’s light will 11 2. SUBWOOFER, CENTER AND illuminate for subsequent start-
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MUSIC: Creates a 5.1 speaker effects or the stereo Dolby Digital RR-Right channel program is 11. TEST: Press this button to start soundfield appropriate for music downmix of a DVD. The Dolby directed to both Left and Right the “test sound” generator. Use from any analog sound source. Surround Pro Logic processor is front speakers. See “Audio Mode this test sound to position all the FOURPOINT/5.1 DIN: Use this disabled in this mode. Selection” on page 16 for further speakers and to balance
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(which provide a fixed “reference” (This function is only available Surround Reference output level). on the Remote Control) All functions except for the the sound will be properly reproduced Dolby Digital level controls are disabled while by the DTT3500 Digital. Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3) the test sound is running. delivers five discreet full-range The speaker level controls Dolby Pro Logic channels (left front, center, right operate at all times. If desired, Dolby Surround is
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CD-ROMs and CDs with Dolby aspects to a Dolby Surround Pro Logic sequences may be in the WAV format. contain dual-language soundtracks. Surround encoding will feature the processor. CMSS Movie mode supports 5.1- DTT3500 Digital lets you select one Dolby Surround logo at the beginning The Music mode creates a channel output for .WAV, .AVI, .MIDI of these languages and play it of the program or on the packaging. convincing 5.1-channel surround and other audio software formats. through both the
