Creative Inspire 51 Manual

							Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources2-1
2Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources
The Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 can be used with many devices — CD players, DVD players, game consoles and 
audio cards. The following charts tell you the correct cables, and corresponding inputs on the decoder, to use for each 
type of device. The charts are divided according to device type: personal computers, set-top devices and game consoles.  
Devices
From Device         To Decoder Amp.
Decoder 
InputsSignalsDecoder Input 
Selection Cables
4 Conductor Miniplug to DIN
DIN to DIN
(Both cables must be used together)
Tandem Audio
           Tandem Audio 
(Use front lime green plugs)
- DTS
- Dolby Digital
- PCM Audio
- PCM 
(Multichannel)
- Analog 4-Channel
- Analog Stereo 
Creative Sound 
Blaster Live 5.1 
or Audigy audio 
cards 
(Software 
DVD)
4-channel audio 
cards
2-channel audio 
cards
Personal Computer User’s Chart
Types of cables supplied may 
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							2-2Connecting Devices and Selecting Input Sources
Set-top Device User’s Chart
From Device     To Decoder Amp.
DVD players
MD players
CD players
VCD Players
MP3 players
(for example, 
Creative
Jukebox)Optical 
RCA-to-RCA 
Tandem Audio - DTS
- Dolby Digital
- PCM
Analog 
(multi-channel)
DevicesDecoder InputsSignalsDecoder Input 
Selection Cables
Game Console User’s Chart
From Device      To Decoder Amp.
DevicesDecoder InputsSignalsDecoder Input 
Selection Cables
- DTS
- Dolby Digital
- PCM Audio
Analog Optical 
Dual Female-Female RCA Adapter and 
Dual RCA to Stereo
Sony PlayStation® 2
Sony PlayStation
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							Verifying Amplifier Signal Indicators3-1
3Verifying Amplifier Signal Indicators
The Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 decoder automatically detects signal type. This chapter describes the 
response of your Decoder Amplifier when Digital Theater System (DTS) and various Dolby programs are 
channeled through your Decoder Amplifier. The table below shows you the typical output signals used in 
some common program materials. 
Program MaterialAuto Detection Output Signal from Device
DVD, CD or games with DTS bitstream
DVD, CD or games with Dolby Digital bitstream
DVD with Dolby Digital bitstream
DVD with Dolby surround encoded materialDTS
Dolby Digital
Dolby surround encoded program carried with the Dolby 
Digital bitstream
Dolby surround encoded program material transmitted via 
Digital inputs (Optical, Coaxial, DIN)
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							Using the Effect Mode4-1
4Using the Effect Mode
This chapter guides you on the most appropriate Effect mode to select for each program and signal source.
Type Of Signal 
SourceCorresponding 
Input SelectDecoder InputsSpeaker 
Output
Analog 
2- channel
2-channel PCM
This mode creates a 5.1 
speaker soundfield 
appropriate for a movie 
or game enjoyment 
from a 
2-channel source, for 
example an analog 
stereo or 2-channel 
PCM. The Dolby Pro 
Logic processor should 
be disabled in this 
mode.
Select CMSS 
Movie
5.1 
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							4-2Using the Effect Mode
CMSS Music (Upmix) 
Analog 
2-channel
2-channel PCM
5.1 
Type Of Signal 
SourceCorresponding 
Input SelectDecoder InputsSpeaker 
Output Select CMSS 
Music
This mode creates a 5.1 
speaker soundfield 
appropriate for 
surround music 
listening from a 
2-channel music 
source, for example, an 
analog stereo or 2-
channel PCM. The 
Dolby Pro Logic 
processor should be 
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							Using the Effect Mode4-3
Fourpoint/5.1 DIN 
Multichannel (5.1) 
Digital DIN 
(for example: EAX, 
Microsoft 
DirectSound
® 3D and 
Soft DVD decoded 
DTS or Dolby Digital 
Direct Sound.)
4-channel analog
(EAX, Microsoft 3D)Varies 
according 
to input
Type Of Signal 
SourceCorresponding 
Input Select Decoder InputsSpeaker 
OutputThis mode acts as a 
bypass mode for discrete 
multichannel Digital DIN 
and 
4-channel Analog signals 
from various sources and 
passes these signals direct 
to each speaker output. It 
has to be used with the 
corresponding Decoder 
input selections. This 
mode is usually used with 
Creative Sound Blaster 
series audio cards. The 
Dolby Pro Logic 
processor should be 
disabled in this mode.Select Fourpoint/
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							4-4Using the Effect Mode
Stereo
Appendixes
DTS
Dolby Digital
PCM Stereo
Analog Stereo2.1 
Type Of Signal 
SourceCorresponding 
Input Select Decoder InputsSpeaker 
Output
This mode plays 
normal stereo content 
through left and right 
front speakers and 
subwoofer. It also 
downmixes a 5.1 DTS/
Dolby Digital signal 
through Left and Right 
front speakers and 
subwoofer.
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							Audio Technology ReferenceA-1
  AAudio Technology Reference
This chapter describes and defines the various technologies used in your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700. 
DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround® is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format that delivers five discrete full-range 
channels (left, center, right, left surround and right surround) plus a seperate Low Frequency Effects (LFE) 
channel. 
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital (also referred to as AC-3) delivers five discrete full-range channels (left, center, right, left 
surround and right surround) plus a separate Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.Many soundtracks on 
the latest generation laser discs, DVDs and High Definition Television (HDTV), are encoded with Dolby 
Digital technology. When a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital program source is playing, such as from a Creative 
PC-DVD player, DVD player or game console, the Dolby Digital indicator light lights up automatically.
Note: Not all media in a DVD will be 5.1-channel encoded. On many DVDs, only the main movie program 
will be available in 5.1-channel sound. Other supporting chapters (like a “Director’s Commentary” section) 
may be in stereo or mono. For these programs, the Dolby Digital indicator may not light up, even though 
the sound will be properly reproduced by the Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700. 
Dolby Pro LogicDolby Surround is an earlier surround sound standard that is decoded with a Pro Logic processor. The Pro 
Logic steering circuitry derives separate center and rear channels from encoded stereo program sources. 
Pro Logic processing provides a convincing movie soundfield when the material is specifically encoded 
for Dolby Surround. Most older stereo movie soundtracks will only be encoded for Dolby Surround, even 
though the program source may be a DVD’s digital output. Most DVDs containing Dolby Surround 
program material will cause both the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic lights to illuminate. Creative 
Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 will decode these digitally transferred Dolby Surround programs through the 
digital Pro Logic decoder automatically. 
CD-ROMs and CDs with Dolby Surround encoding will feature the Dolby Surround logo at the beginning 
of the program or on the packaging.
If you are using an analog input, select Line In. Then select Pro Logic processing using the DOLBY PRO 
LOGIC ON/OFF button. When Dolby Pro Logic is selected, CMSS is turned off. To turn on CMSS again, 
turn off Dolby Pro Logic first.
If using Digital DIN, Optical or Coaxial input, ensure that the corresponding digital input is selected. Then 
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							A-2Audio Technology Reference
Do not select a Pro Logic decoding mode if the program material is not encoded for Dolby Surround. 
Excessive center channel output will result, and most of the stereo effect will be lost. Use CMSS Movie or 
Music modes to upmix stereo programs to a realistic 5.1-channel soundfield.
Creative Multi 
Speaker Surround 
(CMSS)CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel sound processor similar in some aspects to a Dolby Surround Pro 
Logic processor.
The CMSS Music mode creates a convincing 5.1-channel surround soundfield with typical stereo sources, 
whether they are Dolby Surround-encoded or not. It works well with Dolby Pro Logic, WAVE, AVI and 
MIDI program material. In essence, CMSS Music mode puts you “on the stage” — giving you a virtual 
audio impression of being on stage with the musicians during a musical performance. In a similar manner, 
the CMSS Movie mode provides an audio impression of being “front and center” at a movie screening. 
Dialog and all normally centered sounds from a stereo program are heard through the center speaker. Use 
this mode whenever a music program has sounds you want to blend with on-screen action or dialog. Unlike 
Pro Logic decoding, CMSS Music, Movie and FourPoint/5.1 DIN modes are appropriate for use with 
multicoded sources such as DVD games. In some game titles, the movie sequences may be encoded in 
Dolby Surround but the game sequences may be in the WAV format. CMSS Movie mode supports 5.1-
channel output for .WAV, .AVI, .MIDI and other audio software formats. Few, if any of these kinds of 
formats, are Dolby Surround encoded.
EAX technology delivers advanced audio functionality and performance, adding sophisticated audio 
processing capabilities, interactive and high definition sound to digital entertainment. EAX technologies 
are implemented across a range of audio hardware solutions, system software, application software, and 
application programming interfaces (APIs) from Creative. With EAX technology-enabled products, you 
can shape and customize your audio experience. Certain EAX features provide advanced audio capabilities 
for music composition and sound design. EAX technology is redefining the audio experience.
Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 is the most complete 5.1 speaker system for home entertainment. The 
built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders, 6 channel amplifier and 24-bit Digital to Analog Converters 
(DACs) deliver a thrilling, high quality home theater audio experience. Different audio content from games 
to movies to music files can be further enhanced with the advanced EAX technologies incorporated into 
the Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700. CMSS Movie mode expands the soundfield across the full 5.1 
speaker configuration — great for enhancing playback of regular stereo audio soundtracks. In addition, the 
CMSS Music mode provides special processing to enhance playback of audio CDs and music files.
The advanced EAX technologies incorporated into the Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 decoder to 
enhance the playback of audio soundtracks and music files across the full 5.1 speaker configuration. For 
more information on EAX, be sure to visit EAX.creative.com.
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							Extra FeaturesB-1
 BExtra Features
This chapter provides you with information on key features found on your Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 
5700.
Using the Mix FeatureOne key feature of the Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700 is its ability to mix both Digital and Analog 
signals.
It allows simultaneous playback through the following input configurations:
qOptical and Line In
qCoaxial and Line In
qDigital DIN (AC-3) and Line In
qDigital DIN (PCM-2 channel) and Line In
Note:
•In this feature the CMSS processor will process only Analog (Line In) Front signals
•In this feature
 the Dolby Pro Logic processor will process only Digital (Optical, Coaxial or Digital DIN)
Substituting a 
Powered SubwooferYou may substitute a powered subwoofer for the subwoofer that comes with your Creative Inspire 5.1 
Digital 5700. Connect its line level input (typically an RCA jack) to the dedicated Subwoofer Line Out on 
the back of the Decoder Amplifier, using a shielded audio cable with RCA plugs on each end. Refer to the 
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