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Congratulations on purchasing the ZiiSound D5x, the modular wireless speaker system that you will ever need. Get ready to experience a whole new definition of audio nirvana with one or more D5x or DSx wireless subwoofer linked together for dynamics rivalling the very best in home audio set-ups. Additional ZiiSound D5x and ZiiSound DSx shown here and throughout the user manual are for illustration purposes only. Sold separately. Not included.
EN For detailed product information, instructions or to find out more about our speakers, visit www.creative.com/speakers Safety Instruction Please read the following before using the Creative Products: • Use a mains plug that is appropriate for your country or region. • To be completely disconnected from the power input, the mains plug has to be disconnected /detached from the mains. • Disconnect the mains plug when the device is expected to be unused for several days.
Technical Specifications • Bluetooth® Version • Bluetooth Operating Frequency • Supported Bluetooth profiles* • Operating Range for Bluetooth : : : : : • Operating Range for Wireless Link : • Wireless Link Operating Frequency : • Device Operating Temperature range : • Power Adapter Operating Temperature range : Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 2402 - 2480 MHz A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth) AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control) Up to 10 meters (Measured in open space.
Section 1 : D5x Basic operations 1.
7 8 11 9 10 7 Dock for Support Stand 8 Bass Port Tube 9 AUX - IN 10 Power ON / Standby Button 11 DC –IN* * All LEDs will light up for a few seconds when the mains are applied to the D5x. This is normal. 1.2 Overview of Wireless Transmitter A A Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter (BT-D5) To be used with iPhone/iPod. See Table 1 for a list of compatible iPhone and iPod models.
1.3 Dock and charge your player Select the Backrest adapter that best suits your player.
A Insert backrest adapter fully into the support stand and ensure that it is secured Backrest adapter Support stand B Insert the support stand into the dock located at the rear of the speaker C You can now dock and charge your player 7
1.4 Enjoy audio from your iPhone/iPod via the Bluetooth wireless transmitter BT-D5 The Bluetooth wireless transmitter BT-D5 is paired with ZiiSound D5x at factory. Simply insert the BT-D5 into your iPhone/iPod to enjoy high quality wireless audio.
1.5 Enjoy audio from Stereo Bluetooth devices Enjoy your favourite music from other Bluetooth devices by following these steps to connect them. Pairing Rapid blinking LED A Ensure the speaker is powered ON. Press and hold the “CONNECT Touchpad / Button for 5 seconds. Release when the CONNECT LED blinks once. i. ii. Connectivity Bluetooth Network Connections Operator Internet USB B i) ii) iii) iv) ON iii. iv.
1.6 Re-pairing with your iPhone/iPod via the Wireless Transmitter BT-D5 Follow these steps if there is a need to re-pair your iPhone/iPod via BT-D5 to the ZiiSound D5x. Pairing Rapid blinking LED A Ensure the speaker is powered ON. Press and hold the “CONNECT Touchpad / Button for 5 seconds. Release when the CONNECT LED blinks once. Pairing Rapid blinking LED B Insert BT-D5 into your iPhone/iPod. Wait for the Transmitter LED to start blinking.
1.7 Switching between paired devices Enjoy your favourite music from another paired Bluetooth device by following these steps to establish the connection. Action LED status Status _ _ Ensure that the next previously paired device has Bluetooth powered on and ready to accept connection Press “CONNECT Touchpad / Button” once CONNECT LED blinks and stays lit Bluetooth connection switches. Ready to stream music. Section 2 : Linking with another ZiiSound D5x or DSx Wireless subwoofer 2.
Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED B Ensure your ZiiSound D5x is Powered ON. Press and hold the LINK Touchpad / Button for 5 seconds and release when the Link LED blinks once. The D5x is now in Link discoverable mode. Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED C Activate LINK discoverable mode on the ZiiSound DSx wireless subwoofer by holding the Link button for 4 seconds and releasing when the Link LED blinks once.
E Link discoverable mode Linked mode with Wireless Subwoofer Rapid blinking LED LED Steady If the ZiiSound D5x LINK LED is still Rapidly Blinking, Press the LINK Touchpad / Button once to stop or wait for it to timeout. Link establishment complete. Ready to Stream music. 2.2 Adding one or more ZiiSound D5x and DSx wireless subwoofer to form a 2.1 or 3.1 speaker system A Note: It is neccessary to clear the memory of linked speakers (all D5x(s) and DSx) should you require to configure a new setup.
Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED B Pick one ZiiSound D5x as your master speaker and ensure it is powered ON. Press and hold the LINK Touchpad / Button for 5 seconds and release when the LINK LED blinks once. The D5x is now in Link discoverable mode and will be your RIGHT Channel Speaker.
Link Connected (Center Channel) LED Steady D5x CENTER allocated speaker Link Connected (LEFT Channel) Link discoverable mode LED Steady Rapid blinking LED D5x LEFT allocated speaker D5x RIGHT Master speaker D LEFT and CENTER speakers are Linked when the LINK LED Status indicator of the LEFT and CENTER channel speakers shows their respective LEFT and CENTER LED Lit on its LINK LED. Link discoverable mode Rapid blinking LED E Jump to step G should no wireless subwoofer are required to be linked.
Linked Wireless Subwoofer LED Steady F The ZiiSound DSx are linked when the LED status indicator on the DSx are Lit Steady. Link discoverable mode Linked Right Master Speaker Rapid blinking LED LED Steady D5x RIGHT Master speaker D5x RIGHT Master speaker G If the ZiiSound D5x (Right Channel) Master speaker LINK LED is still Rapidly Blinking, Press the LINK Touchpad / Button once to stop or wait for it to timeout. The speakers are now in Multi Channel mode. Link establishment complete.
Section 3 : Switching between Multi-Channel and PARTY mode 3.1 To engage PARTY Mode In PARTY mode, each individual speaker will broadcast its LEFT, RIGHT channels information from the RIGHT Master speaker. This switching feature can only be performed on the RIGHT Master speaker when in MULTI-CHANNEL mode.
3.2 To engage MULTI CHANNEL Mode In MULTI-CHANNEL mode, each individual speaker will play only its allocated channel information (eg LEFT, CENTER or RIGHT only) streamed from the RIGHT Master speaker. This switching feature can only be performed on the RIGHT Master speaker when in PARTY mode.
Section 4 : Other speaker features 4.1 Returning to standby and Powering ON the D5x with active Links A Returning to Standby The Linked speakers can be brought to Standby in unison by pressing the Power ON/Standby Button located at the rear of the RIGHT Master speaker. B Powering ON with active links The Linked speaker can be Powered ON with active links to each other by pressing the Power ON/Standby Button of the RIGHT Master speaker with the mains powered ON on all the other speakers.
B Restoring LINK for linked speaker usage To restore the LINK from the sets of individual speakers, you can Press the LINK Touchpad / Button once on either any of the speakers with all other D5x(s) and subwoofer Powered ON**. This will result in restoring the state of the speakers shown by it LED indication in either Multi-channel or Party mode. ** For the ZiiSound D5x, Powered ON is indicated with the Volume LED Status Indicator lit up. 4.
Section 5 : Tips, Tricks and FAQ Perform the following trouble-shooting steps before sending it for servicing. To download the user guide or find out more information about our product, please refer to support.creative.com 5.1 Speaker FAQ What are the indicators that indicate my ZiiSound D5x is Powered ON. A For the master speaker, the Volume LED indicator are lit when the ZiiSound D5x is powered ON. This is the best indication your speaker is Powered ON.
5.3 LINK Tips and Tricks How to identify which speaker is the LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT speaker. • Press and hold the Power ON/Standby button located at the rear of the speaker. The Link LED indicator will light its respective LED Channel it was configured for. Link LED Status Indicator (Slave) Left Speaker (Slave/Master*) Center Speaker (Master) Right Speaker Not Configured My LEFT and CENTER Channel D5x does not respond to my actions on either buttons or Bluetooth connections when they are in LINK mode.
European Compliance This product conforms to the following: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and Commission Regulation(s) Implementing Directive (2005/32/EC). Communication /RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits.
EN Hereby, Creative Technology Ltd. declares that this wireless speaker is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. FR Par le présent document, Creative Technology Ltd. déclare que ce haut-parleur sans fil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE. DE Hiermit erklärt Creative Technology Ltd.
© 2011 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, Zii and ZiiSound are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. iPod, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Creative Technology Ltd is under license. apt-X is a registered trademark of APT licensing Ltd.
