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Wiring Diagram

C

LFE

RS

LS

R

L

15V

DC IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

(AC-3) SPDIF IN

LINE IN REAR IN

DVD OUTPUT

(EXAMPLE-CREATIVE LABS 

PC-DVD ENCORE Dxr2)

DIGITAL 

OUTPUT

SOUNDCARD OUTPUT

(EXAMPLE-SOUND BLASTER LIVE!)

REAR

OUT

LINE

OUT

BLACK

GREEN

GREEN

BLACK

RIGHT SURROUND

SATELLITE

RIGHT SATELLITE

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

LEFT SATELLITE

LEFT SURROUND

SATELLITE

SUBWOOFER

POWER
SUPPLY

ADAPTER

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

BLACK

BLACK

RED

WHITE

RED

WHITE

Top Row

4) Creative Multi Speaker
Surround:

 CMSS processes analog

program material. Repeated presses
of this button steps through four
different operation modes.

Music:

 Creates a 5.1 speaker

soundfield appropriate for music
from any analog sound source.

Movie: 

Creates a 5.1 speaker

soundfield appropriate for movie or
game enjoyment from an analog
sound source.

Stereo/FourPoint:

 This mode

provides conventional, two-channel
stereo sound reproduction. If you
have a four-channel sound card, use
this mode for four-channel
positional audio effects.

No lights illuminated:

 Mutes any

analog stereo or CMSS output. Use
this setting if you wish to play an
analog stereo signal through the
Dolby Pro Logic processor.

For more information about

Creative Multi Speaker Surround,
see page 12.

A Quick Reference Guide is
provided separately. Consult
this guide for advice about
playing different program
sources. Slip it underneath
the Decoder Amplifier for
future use.

Decoder Amplifier Functions

When the power is switched

“ON”, the green indicator lights on
the face of the Decoder Amplifier
will sequentially light from the
right to the left. The CMSS Music
light will remain illuminated after
start up. The indicator light for
Dolby Digital will illuminate
automatically if a Dolby Digital
program is playing.

1) ON/OFF: 

Switches 

DeskTop

Theater 5.1

 power on and off.

An indicator light signals the
power is on.

2) Master:

 Adjusts the volume of

the entire system.

3) Center, Subwoofer and
Surround:

 These controls adjust

the level of the indicated channels.
Their output level should be
balanced with the fixed output
level of the Left and Right front
speakers.

Summary of Contents for Speaker System

Page 1: ...1998 Cambridge SoundWorks Inc DeskTopTheater 5 1 Amplified Five Satellite Subwoofer Speaker System With Dolby Digital Processor Installation and Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...n 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 fa...

Page 4: ...r Channel Stands 6 The Floor Stands 7 Mounting The Speakers 7 Decoder Amplifier Placement 8 Making Connections 8 Wiring Diagram 9 Decoder Amplifier Functions 9 Surround Reference 11 Dolby Digital 11 D...

Page 5: ...Dolby Digital multichannel sound from your computer It makes the most of your computer DVD player processing both Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program material It will decode the Dolby Surround c...

Page 6: ...e Input Processed SPDIF IN CREATIVE MULTI SPEAKER SURROUND MUSIC MOVIE STEREO FOURPOINT PRO LOGIC DIGITAL PRO LOGIC ANALOG DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY MODE Digital Pro Logic Mode Auto Detected DeskTop Theater...

Page 7: ...utput between the speakers Press the Test mode button again if necessary 7 You may wish to experiment with speaker placement briefly before concealing the connecting cables and making the installation...

Page 8: ...ge 7 The Rear Satellites The rear satellites provide the surround effects in Dolby Digital Dolby Surround and Creative Multi Speaker Surround modes They also provide the discrete rear sounds produced...

Page 9: ...ram I After you positioned the rear satellites use the test sound to make sure each speaker can be heard clearly The Subwoofer The subwoofer s optimum position is on the floor against the wall under t...

Page 10: ...l the rear Satellites in the Floor Stands do not apply the self adhesive feet to the base of their Desktop Stands The stands for the center channel speaker are installed by inserting the strut of the...

Page 11: ...feet attached to the base of the desktop stand The front of the slot is the side further away from the rear leg socket Make sure the stand is securely pressed into the slot 5 At the base of the rear...

Page 12: ...gital SPDIF output of your signal source to the Decoder Amplifier using the cable with RCA plugs at each end Use the signal cable with green stereo miniplugs at each end to connect the stereo line out...

Page 13: ...four channel positional audio effects No lights illuminated Mutes any analog stereo or CMSS output Use this setting if you wish to play an analog stereo signal through the Dolby Pro Logic processor Fo...

Page 14: ...the test sound can be clearly heard Finally adjust the front panel level controls for the center subwoofer and rear speakers Adjust each control so its speaker achieves a balanced output level with t...

Page 15: ...urce may be a DVD s digital output Most DVD s containing Dolby Surround program material will cause both the Dolby Digital and Digital Pro Logic lights to illuminate DeskTop Theater 5 1 will decode th...

Page 16: ...ut for WAV AVI MIDI and other audio software files Dolby decoding cannot decode WAVE formatted sources Audio Mode Selection The stereo soundtracks of some movies on the Video CD VCD format contain dif...

Page 17: ...1000 Faxback information is available by calling 405 372 5227 Specifications DeskTop Theater 5 1 Six channel Amplifier Specifications Left Right Left Surround Right Surround amplifiers each of four On...

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Page 19: ...n 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...

Page 20: ...311 Needham Street Newton MA 02464 1 800 367 4434 Fax 617 527 3194 www hifi com or e mail us at info hifi com 898 Rev A Printed In China...

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