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7. When using a digital connection: Follow the instructions on the audio device to enable/confi rm digital audio output.
8. For 5.1 output: Enable Dolby® or DTS® output on your game or movie. Follow the game or movie audio menu for
instructions.
9. If using digital content: The control pod will automatically detect and display the digital stream you selected in step 4.
IF the effect does not appear on the control pod, see the troubleshooting section of this guide.
10. If using stereo content: The effect button allows you to select between Stereo (front left/right speakers only), Stereo
x2 (front and rear speakers), or use Dolby® Pro Logic Music or Movie to create 5.1 audio.
11. Once the input and effect are correctly displayed on the control pod, you are ready to enjoy your new speakers.
Speaker Cables
5 lengths of standard 18 gauge speaker wire:
• 2 are: 25’ (7.6m) • 3 are: 15’ (4.6m)
PCs
Digital Connection
If your sound card has a digital output jack, you can use it to connect to the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center.
The control center supports either an optical or a coaxial connection. Check your sound card documentation for
instructions on how to enable the sound card’s digital output.
Analog Connection
Use the 6-channel direct input cables to connect the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center to the analog jacks on
your sound card. For optimal sound, connect only those cables necessary for your sound card and leave the other
cables unattached at both ends:
• 6-channel sound card: Connect the orange, black, and green plugs to the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center
and to the color-coded jacks on the sound card.
• 4-channel sound card: Connect the green and black plugs to the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center. Connect
the green plug to the sound card’s front jack and the black plug to the sound card’s rear jack. Leave the orange
plug unattached at both ends.
• 2-channel sound card: Connect the green plug to the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center and to the “line
out” jack on your sound card. Leave the orange and black plugs unattached at both ends.
System States
Your Z-5500 Digital speakers have two basic states: Standby (off), and Ready. There is also a main on/off switch on the
rear of the subwoofer (see the quick start guide).
• Standby (Off): The power to the speakers is off, the LCD is blank, and the power red. Use the standby button to turn
the system on.
• Ready (On): The speakers are on and the power LED is in blue. Pressing the standby button will put the system into
standby (off) mode.
Inputs/Outputs
SoundTouch™ digital control center inputs:
• (1) Digital S/PDIF optical connection: For DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox™
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, or PC sound cards
(requires optical cable, sold separately): black Toslink jack
• (1) Digital S/PDIF coax connection: For DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold
separately): black RCA jack
• (1) 6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini 3.5mm stereo jacks w/ lime (front satellite inputs), black (rear satellite inputs),
and orange (subwoofer and center channel inputs): For 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound card analog connections
OR
• (3) Stereo inputs (Stereo 1, Stereo 2, Stereo 3 (3 stereo-mini 3.5mm stereo jacks w/ lime (Stereo 1 input),
black (Stereo 2 input), and orange (Stereo 3 input): For 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD
players, PlayStation®2, Xbox™, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA
adapter, sold separately)
• (1) Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control pod): For portable CD, MP3, or MiniDisc® players
• 2-position switch (near analog jacks): Switch between ‘6 ch direct’ and ‘stereo 1-3’ modes
Digital LCD
While in the Ready state, the fi rst line of the LCD displays the current source input. The second line displays the current
surround sound effect.
96 kHz / 24 bit bitstream
DTS® Digital Surround delivers 5.1 digital sound that rivals master soundtracks. DTS® soundtracks are included in many
DVD videos, DVD Audio discs and PlayStation®2 games. The Z-5500 Digital includes a hardware DTS® decoder for master-
quality sound. The Z-5500 Digital also includes support for DTS® 96/24 - an enhanced, higher-resolution, studio-quality
format available on many DVD video and DVD Audio discs.
Setup
Operation
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