Creative ZiiSound D5x User manual

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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 fire 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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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.

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1.1 Product Overview / Connectivity Diagram
Technical Specifications
• Bluetooth Version : Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Bluetooth Operating Frequency : 2402 - 2480 MHz
• Supported Bluetooth profiles* : 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 D5x operating from the supplied 15V DC 3.5A universal
power adapter. The BT-D5 wireless transmitter is powered directly from the iPhone/iPod
players. (DC 3.3v 100mA)
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 D5x 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 profiles.
1Compatible with PC (Windows XP/Vista/7), Apple Macintoshes equipped with
Bluetooth wireless stereo
2Compatible with most major brands of
Bluetooth A2DP enabled mobile phones. (including iPhone3, Windows
Mobile)
3Original iPhone not supported.
Section 1 : D5x Basic operations
* For a 1.1 setup, the ZiiSound D5x 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 (Slave/Master*) Center Speaker (Master) Right Speaker
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Transmitter Bay with EZ-ChargeTM
CONNECT LED Status Indicator
CONNECT Touchpad / Button
LINK TouchPad / Button
LINK LED Status Indicator
Volume Touchpad / Button and Volume Led Status Indicator
Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED

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7iPod classic
160GB (2007)
iPhone
4GB 8GB 16GB
iPod touch
2nd generation
8GB 16GB 32GB
iPhone 3GS
8 GB 16GB 32GB
iPhone 3G
8GB 16GB
iPod touch
1st generation
8GB 16GB 32GB
iPod nano
4th generation
(video)
8GB 16GB
iPod nano**
5th generation
(video)
8GB 16GB
iPod nano
3rd generation
(video)
4GB 8GB
iPod classic
80GB
iPhone 4
16GB 32GB
iPod nano
6th generation
(video)
8GB 16GB
iPod touch
3rd generation
32GB 64GB
iTouch
4th generation
8GB 32GB 64GB
iPod classic
160GB (2009)
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1.2 Overview of Wireless Transmitter
1.3 Dock and charge your player
Select the Backrest adapter that best suits your player.
**Disclaimer: 5th Generation iPod FM radio function is not supported
Table 1
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Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter (BT-D5)
To be used with iPhone/iPod. See Table 1 for a list of
compatible iPhone and iPod models.
Transmitter LED Status Indicator
Blue LED blinks at different intervals to indicate
wireless link status
Pairing Button
Press and hold this to initiate various Wireless
Transmitter pairing activities
7Dock for Support Stand
8Bass Port Tube
9AUX - 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.

Backrest
adapter
Support
stand
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Insert backrest adapter fully into the support stand and ensure that it is securedA
Insert the support stand into the dock located at the rear of the speaker
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You can now dock and charge your player
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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.
Action LED status Status
Power ON the speaker Volume Touchpad /
Button lit
Speaker is powered ON
Insert BT-D5 to your player Transmitter LED blinks Connection in progress
Wait for automated connection
process to complete
CONNECT LED lit steady Ready to stream music