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Indicators and Controls

No.

Button/Indicator

Description

Notes

1

Standby/Power 
button

Turns the system on or off the Standby 
mode

Previous user settings are restored when system 
is turned on.

2

Volume Adjust
buttons 

Increase or decreases the selected out-
put level. 

Use the Select button to choose Master, Center, 
Side, Rear speaker and Sub/Treble output levels.

3

Select button

Selects Master, Center, Side, Rear, Sub 
or Treble modes for adjustment. 

Use the Volume Adjust buttons to adjust the 
selected output levels.

4

Upmix button

5.1 

→ 

7.1 upmixing

6.1 

 7.1 upmixing

OFF (No upmix)           

See Page 11, “Understanding Upmixing” for 
details.

5

Power indicator

Displays the power status of the system

Red denotes system standby mode.

6

Master Volume 
Mode indicator

Illuminates when the Master Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output levels of all speakers or headphones 
are adjusted simultaneously.

7

Center Mode 
indicator

Illuminates when the Center Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output level of the Center speaker is 
adjusted.

8

Side Mode 
indicator

Illuminates when the Side Mode Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output levels of the Side speakers are 
adjusted.

9

Rear Mode 
indicator

Illuminates when the Rear Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output levels of the Rear speakers are 
adjusted.

10

Subwoofer Mode 
indicator

Illuminates when the Sub Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output level of the Subwoofer is adjusted. 
Also adjusts bass level for headphones.

11

Treble Mode 
indicator

Illuminates when the Treble Volume 
adjustment mode is selected.

The output level of the Treble is adjusted for all 
speakers or headphones. 
 

12

Upmix status 
indicator

Illuminates when upmixing is active.

5.1 

 7.1 For 5.1 source devices

6.1 

 7.1 For 6.1 source devices

13

Headphone 
output

Connects to any headphones with a 3.5 
mm (0.14 inch) plug.

All speakers are muted when headphones are 
connected.

14

Line input

Allows connection of an analog stereo 
device.

Connect to the line output of a digital audio player, 
MD Player and other portable audio devices.

15

M-PORT

Portable Audio Docking Point.  

Allows direct connection of your Creative digital 
audio player or any device featuring the M-PORT 
logo for streaming audio.

16

Volume 
Level indicators

Indicate volume or output level being 
adjusted.

Dependent on Mode setting.

17

Mute button

Silences the speaker and headphones 
outputs. 

In Mute mode, all illuminated indicators will blink 
continuously. 

18

Select 
buttons 

Directly select Sub or Treble volume 
adjustment modes, as well as level 
adjustment modes for Center, Side, or 
Rear speakers.

These buttons on the remote control let you 
directly select Side, Center, Rear, Sub and Treble 
modes for adjustment.

Table 1: Overview of the Audio Control Pod and Remote Control 

Selects

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