Creative Inspire 51 Manual

1Getting Started
Inspire 5700
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Safety & Regulatory Information
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
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...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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....

Contents
Introduction
Using Your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 ...............................ii
1Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control 
Functions
Turning On Your Decoder Amplifier .........................................1-2
Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Key Functions ...........1-2
2Connecting Devices and Selecting Input 
Sources
Personal Computer User’s Chart ..........................................2-1
Set-top Device User’s Chart .................................................2-2
Game...

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700. With audio quality that rivals a component 
home theater system, Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 gives you the full potential of DTS® and Dolby 
Digital multichannel sound from your DVD player, personal computer or game console. The system 
decodes DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround program material, letting you enjoy the best in today’s 
media software.
Your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700, which gives you enveloping...

Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions1-1
1Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions
This chapter describes and shows you the location of the various control buttons, knobs and sockets on 
your Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control.2
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Figure 1-1:   Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Front Views
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1-2Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions
Turning On Your 
Decoder AmplifierThe red Standby LED (next to the POWER button) lights up when the power adapter is connected to a 
power outlet or when the power supply is turned on. Press the Power button to turn on the Decoder 
Amplifier. The default mode is Optical. Future settings are retained as long as the decoder is connected to 
the power supply.
Decoder Amplifier 
and Remote Control 
Key FunctionsFigure 1-1 on page 1 and Figure 1-2 on page 2...

Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions1-3
Decoder/Remote Control 
PartFunction
POWER ButtonSets the system to “On” or Standby mode. When set to “On”, the red Standby LED turns off and the blue Standby LED 
on the MASTER volume knob illuminates.
SUBWOOFER, CENTER 
and SURROUND KnobsAdjusts the volume level of the indicated channels. Their output level should be adjusted to balance with the fixed 
output of the Front Left and Front Right speakers.
MUTE ButtonMutes all output from the decoder. Press...

1-4Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions
DOLBY PRO LOGIC LEDDetects a Dolby Surround encoded program source.This LED illuminates whenever a Dolby Surround encoded program material is detected from a digital source, or when 
the Digital Pro Logic ON/OFF button (see  in Figure 1-1 on page 1) is depressed.
DTS LEDDetects a DTS source.This LED illuminates automatically whenever a DTS signal is detected via any of the 3 digital inputs: optical, coaxial 
or digital DIN input. 
TEST Button...

Decoder Amplifier and Remote Control Functions1-5
Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 is intended for individual or small group listening and can achieve 
surprisingly high output levels. However, playing heavy-bass program material continuously at overly 
loud, distorted levels may permanently damage the system’s internal fuse. The fuse can be replaced only 
by a qualified representative. To avoid this inconvenience and a possible non-warranty repair charge, 
reduce the playback volume when the system...