Inspecting For Damage
Examine each unit carefully for signs of shipping damage. If there is any damage, do not install the system. Consult the store where you purchased the system or call the appropriate Creative Technology, Ltd. support group at the number listed at the end of this publication. Save the shipping carton and inserts in case you have to transport the system later.
All the items shown in the illustration should be included. If anything is missing, notify the retailer.
Important Notes
These instructions assume you have a DVD player with a SPDIF output jack. This jack should provide the Dolby Digital
channel sound cards such as Sound Blaster 16 or the Sound Blaster AWE series can also be used with DeskTop Theater 5.1, but these cards will not provide rear channel output when playing games using DirectSound®3D or its derivatives.
One pair of satellites has cables that are 3 meters (9 feet) long. The other pair has cables that are 4 meters (12 feet) long. Typically, the two satellites with the longer cables will be used on the surround channels, but the satellites are otherwise identical. If you need extra cable length for the front
channel satellites, use the pair with the longer cables instead.
One satellite of each pair has a white plug. The other satellite has a red plug. Use a satellite with a white plug in the Left Front and Left Surround positions. Use a satellite with a red plug in the Right Front and Right Surround positions.
The Subwoofer and Center Channel speakers both have black plugs on their cables to help distinguish them from the smaller satellites.
All the speakers are magnetically shielded, including the subwoofer.
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