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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...