Creative ZiiSound D3x User manual

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Model No.: MF8120

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Congratulations on purchasing the ZiiSound D3x, 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 D3x or DSx wireless subwoofer linked together for
dynamics rivalling the very best in home audio set-ups.
Additional ZiiSound D3x and ZiiSound DSx shown here and throughout the user
manual are for illustration purposes only. Sold separately. Not included.

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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.
Additional guidelines for wireless devices
• Theshortwaveradiofrequencysignalsofawirelessdevicemayimpairtheoperationofother
electronic and medical devices
• Switchoffthedevicewhereitisprohibited.Donotusethedeviceinmedicalfacilities,aircraft,
refuelingpoints,closetoautomaticdoors,automaticrealarmsorotherautomaticallycontrolled
devices
• Keepthisdeviceatleast20cmfrompacemakersandothermedicaldevices.Radiowavesmay
impairtheoperationofpacemakersandothermedicaldevices
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Technical Specifications
•
Bluetooth
®
Version : Bluetooth 2.1+EDR(EnhancedDataRate)
• Bluetooth OperatingFrequency :2402-2480MHz
• Supported Bluetooth proles* :A2DP(WirelessStereo Bluetooth )
 :AVRCP( Bluetooth RemoteControl)
• OperatingRangefor Bluetooth  :Upto10meters (Measuredinopenspace.
  Wallsandstructuresmayaffectrangeofdevice.)
• OperatingRangeforWirelessLink :Upto30meters (Measuredinopenspace.
  Wallsandstructuresmayaffectrangeofdevice.)
• WirelessLinkOperatingFrequency :5725–5850MHz
• DeviceOperatingTemperaturerange :0ºCto45ºC
• PowerAdapterOperatingTemperaturerange :0ºCto40ºC
These specifications apply to the ZiiSound D3x operating from the supplied 14V DC 1.9A universal
power adapter.
Note: Compliance markings are located on the bottom of this product.
Compatibility Disclaimer
• Wirelessperformanceisdependentonyourdevice’s Bluetooth wirelesstechnology.Refertoyour
devicemanufacturer’smanual.
• Everyelectronicdeviceissubjectedtoradiofrequency(RF)interferencefromexternalsources.
TheseincludetheconnectionbetweenlinkedZiiSoundD3xandZiiSoundDSxwirelesssubwoofer.
• Creativewillnotbeliableforanylossofdataorleakageresultingfromtheuseofthesedevices.
Notes
*Refertoyour
Bluetooth device(notebook1,PC1,mobiledevice2)manufacturer’sdocumentation
/websiteforsupportedproles.
1CompatiblewithPC(WindowsXP/Vista/7),AppleMacintoshcomputersequippedwith
Bluetooth wireless stereo
2Compatiblewithmostmajorbrandsof
Bluetooth A2DPenabledmobilephones.(includingiPhone3,Windows
Mobile)
3Original iPhone built in
Bluetooth not supported

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1.1 Product Overview / Connectivity Diagram
Section 1 : D3x Basic operations
*Fora1.1setup,theZiiSoundD3xwilllightuptheCenterSpeakerLEDtoindicateitisconnectedina1.1setup.
Pairing
Rapid blinking LED
Bluetooth Connected
Steady Lit
For various Bluetooth Pairing activities
Forvariousspeakerslinkingactivities
(Slave) Left Speaker
L C R L C R L C R
(Slave/Master*) Center Speaker (Master) Right Speaker
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CONNECTLEDStatusIndicator
CONNECTButton
LINKButton
LINKLEDStatusIndicator
VolumeButtonandVolumeLedStatusIndicator
Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED

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BassPortTube
Press button
to detach
the plug
Push the plug in
fully and ensure
the plug snaps
into place
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AUX-IN
Power ON / Standby Button
DC–IN*
*AllLEDswilllightupforafewsecondswhenthemainsareappliedtotheD3x.Thisisnormal.
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A
B
Bluetooth
Network
Connections
Operator
Internet
USB
ON
ConnectivityConnectivity
Search results
ZiiSound D3x
ZiiSound D3x
PASSCODE
0000
CONNECTED
ii.i. iii. iv.
ZiiSound D3x
Pairing
Rapid blinking LED
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1.2 Enjoy audio from Stereo
Bluetooth devices
Enjoyyourfavouritemusicfromother Bluetooth devices by following these steps to connect them.
EnsurethespeakerispoweredON.Pressandholdthe“CONNECTButton”for5seconds.Release
whentheCONNECTLEDblinksonce.
i) Turnonthe
Bluetooth feature on your device
ii)SearchforZiiSoundD3x#
iii)PairandconnecttoZiiSoundD3x#,ifpromptedforpasscode,enter0000.
iv) Pairingsuccessful,readytostreammusic
Note:Theabovearegenericstepstopaira Bluetooth device,formorespecicinstructionon Bluetooth connectivityforyourdevice,
pleaseconsultyourmanufacturer’smanual.
#Whenpairing a
Bluetooth devicetoaLinkedspeakersystemin1.1,2.1or3.1conguration,
theLinkedspeakersystemwillappearas“ZiiSoundD3xSystem”

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1.3 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
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Press“CONNECTButton”once
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CONNECTLEDblinksand
stays lit
Ensurethatthenext
previously paired device has
Bluetooth powered on and
ready to accept connection
Bluetooth connection
switches.Readytostream
music.
2.1 Adding a subwoofer to the D3x to form a 1.1 speaker system
Section 2 : Linking with another ZiiSound D3x or DSx Wireless subwoofer
Note: Itisneccessarytoclearthememoryoflinkedspeakers(allD3x(s)andDSx)shouldyou
requiretocongureanewsetup.(Forexample,addinganotherD3xorDSx)
ProceedtoStep(B)ifyourD3xorDSxhavenotbeenlinkedwithotherspeakerbefore.
Ifyour D3x or DSx have beenlinkedbefore,followtheinstructionbelowtoclearlinksystem
memorytorecongureanewspeakersetup.
For the D3x(s)
Ensurethespeakerisinstandbymode.PressandholdthePowerON/Standbybuttonlocatedat
therearofthespeakeruntilLINKandCONNECTLEDblinks2timesandgoesoff.TheD3xLink
memory has been cleared.
For the DSx
PressandholdtheLINKButtonlocatedattherearofthesubwooferfor10secondsuntiltheLink
LEDblinks2timesandgoesoff.TheDSxLinkmemoryhasbeencleared.
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Linked Wireless Subwoofer
LED Steady
Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED
Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED
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EnsureyourZiiSoundD3xispoweredON.
PressandholdtheLINKButtonfor5secondsandreleasewhentheLinkLEDblinksonce.
TheD3xisnowinLinkdiscoverablemode.
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.Formoredetails,refertothe
ZiiSound DSx manual.
TheZiiSoundDSxarelinkedwhentheLEDstatusindicatorontheDSxareLitSteady.
B
C
D

Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED
E
Linked mode with Wireless Subwoofer
LED Steady
L C R L C R L C R
L C R L C R L C R L C R
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IftheZiiSoundD3xLINKLEDisstillRapidlyBlinking,PresstheLINKButtononcetostoporwait
forittotimeout.Linkestablishmentcomplete.ReadytoStreammusic.