Creative ZiiSound DSx User manual
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Model No./型号: MF8125
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Congratulations on purchasing the ZiiSound DSx Wireless
Subwoofer, a perfect complement to the ZiiSound series of
wireless speaker systems featuring SLAM (Symmetrically
Loaded Acoustic Module) Technology. Experience a whole
new definition of freedom in placement for that perfect
acoustic projection with our wireless systems.
Additional ZiiSound D5x, D3x or 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:
• Useamainsplugthatisappropriateforyourcountryorregion.
• Tobecompletelydisconnectedfromthepowerinput,themainsplughastobedisconnected
/detached from the mains.
• Disconnectthemainsplugwhenthedeviceisexpectedtobeunusedforseveraldays.
Additional guidelines for wireless devices
• Theshortwaveradiofrequencysignalsofawirelessdevicemayimpairtheoperationofother
electronic and medical devices
• Switchoffthedevicewhereitisprohibited.Donotusethedeviceinmedicalfacilities,aircraft,
refueling points, close to automatic doors, automatic fire alarms or other automatically
controlled devices
• Keepthisdeviceatleast20cmfrompacemakersandothermedicaldevices.Radiowavesmay
impairtheoperationofpacemakersandothermedicaldevices
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Technical Specifications
• InputRating:100-240V~50/60Hz300mA
• OperatingFrequency:5725–5850MHz
• SupportedSpeakermodels:ZiiSoundD5x,ZiiSoundD3x
• OperatingRange:Upto30meters(Measuredinopenspace.Wallsandstructuresmayaffect
range of device.)
• DeviceOperatingTemperature:0ºCto50ºC
Note: Compliance markings are located at the back of this product.
Compatibility Disclaimer
• Everyelectronicdeviceissubjectedtoradiofrequency(RF)interferencefromexternalsources.
TheseincludetheconnectionbetweenlinkedZiiSoundD5x,D3xandwirelesssubwoofer.
• Creativewillnotbeliableforanylossofdataorleakageresultingfromtheuseofthesedevices.
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1Product Overview / Connectivity Diagram
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ZiiSoundDSxLEDStatusIndicator LEDlightsuptoindicateactivewirelesslinkstatus
SLAMTMMasterdriver Donotpokeobjectsintotheseareas
SLAMTM Pressure drivers Donotpokeobjectsintotheseareas
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LED Status Subwoofer Status
OFF Standby
(MainsPoweredON,notconnectedtoanyspeaker)
LINKdiscoverablemode
LEDblinkstwiceandgoesoff RestoredtoFactorydefaultsetting
LEDstaysON Linkedtospeaker
Rapid blinking LED
LINKButton ForvariousactionstoLINKandconnecttoZiiSoundD5xorD3x
BassLevelControl ToIncreaseordecreasethebasslevel
ACIN AttachsuppliedACcordintoACIN,thenintomains
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2To Power ON the ZiiSound DSx
PlugintheACcordintotheACINandswitchonthemains.TheZiiSoundDSxispoweredONandin
standby mode.
Link discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED
Link established with Master Speaker
LED lit steady
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3To link up with the ZiiSound D5x or D3x
TolinktotheZiiSoundD5xorD3xmasterspeakerunit,theZiiSoundDSxneedstobeinLINK
Discoverable modeforthemasterspeakerunittoestablishalinktoZiiSoundDSx.ToactivateLINK
discoverable mode, follow the instructions below.
WiththeSubwoofermainspoweredON,PressandholdtheLinkbuttonfor4secondsandrelease
whentheLEDblinksonce.TheSubwooferisnowreadytorecieveconnectionfromamaster
speakerunit.
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WhentheWirelessSubwooferissuccessfullylinkedup,theLedStatusindicatorwillbelitsteady.
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Note:Atanyonetime,theZiiSoundDSxcanonlyrememberonedeviceinitsmemorybank.
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Return to Factory default
Two Led Flashes and Led stops blinking
LINK discoverable mode
Rapid blinking LED
4To de-link the ZiiSound DSx from any master speaker unit
Tode-linktheZiiSoundDSxfromanymasterspeakerunitforlinkingtoanothermasterspeakerunit,
perform the following instructions below.
WiththeSubwooferispoweredON,pressandholdtheLinkbuttonfor10Secondsuntil2
ashesofLEDisseenandtheLEDstopsblinking.Subwooferisclearedofmemoryandin
standby mode.
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PressandholdtheLinkbuttonfor4secondsandreleasewhentheLEDblinksonce.TheSub-
wooferisnowreadytorecieveconnectionfromamasterspeakerunit.
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5Return to factory default setting / Clear Link system
Followthesestepstoreturntofactorysettingtoclearlinksystemmemorywhenachangein
speakercongurationisrequired(Forexample,linkingadditionalD5xorDSx)
Action LED Status
PressandholdtheLINKbuttonfor10
secondswhenthesubwooferispoweredON
TwoLedFlashesandLed
stopsblinking
Wirelesssubwooferis
clearedoflinksystem
memory and in standby
mode.Readyfornext
user action
6Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Performthefollowingtrouble-shootingstepsbeforesendingitforservicing.
Formoreinformation,pleaserefertosupport.creative.com
The ZiiSound DSx cannot be Powered ON. What should I do?
• Makesurethatthepowercordsarermlyconnectedtotheunitandthatthepoweroutletis
turned on.
• PresstheLINKButtonattherearoftheSubwoofer.TheLEDstatusindicatorshouldblink.
ThisindicatesthattheSubwooferispoweredONandinstandby.
There’s no wireless link between the ZiiSound DSx and ZiiSound D5x or D3x. What should I do?
• Checktoseeifthereisabrokenlinkintheecosystem.Abrokenlinkintheecosystemwill
stopthelinkfromfunctioninguntilthelinkisrestored.
• PerformSteps3.TolinkupwiththeZiiSoundD5xorD3x to put the wireless Subwoofer
intoLINKDiscoverablemodeandrefertotheZiiSoundD5xorD3xusermanualforfurther
linkinginstructions.Uponsuccessfullink,theLEDstatusindicatorontheDSxwillbelitup
steady.
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I am having difficulty in linking up the ZiiSound DSx with the ZiiSound D5x or D3x.
• Ensurethatyouhavethemasterspeakerdened
• MakesurethatyourMasterspeakerLINKdiscoverablemodeisenabled
• Positionthemwithin1meterorclosertoeachotherifyouexperiencelinkingdifculties
• Ensurethatboth,yourZiiSoundDSxandyourZiiSoundD5xorD3xarenotconnectedtoany
other devices
• Shouldtheproblempersist,returntheZiiSoundDSx,D5xorD3xtofactorydefaultsettingby
referring to section5,Resettofactorysetting
What’s the optimal operating distance between ZiiSound D5x or D3x with the ZiiSound DSx?
• Theoptimaloperatingdistanceiswithin30meters.Theyworkbestwhenthereareno
obstructions(e.g.walls,largemetalstructuresorotherelectronicdevices).Iftheyaretoo
farapart,youmayhearsomecrackingsounds
My ZiiSound DSx does not go into power standby mode.
• TheZiiSoundDSxcanonlygointostandbymodewhenthemasterspeakerunitisinstandby
modeorwhenitisnotlinkedwithanymasterspeakerunit.ControloftheZiiSoundDSxis
giventothemasterspeakerwhenbothunitsarelinkedup.
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Regulatory Information
Thefollowingsectionscontainnoticesforvariouscountries:
CAUTION: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE
certiedcomputerequipment.Pleasechecktheequipment
operating/installationmanualand/orwiththeequipment
manufacturer to verify/conrm if your equipment is
suitable prior to the installation or use of the product.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference
Statement
Notice for USA
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuser
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
2.This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION:TocomplywiththelimitsoftheClassBdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules,thisdevice
must be installed with computer equipment certied to
complywithClassBlimits.
All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-
certiedcomputersornon-shieldedcablesmayresultin
interference to radio or television reception.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation
Exposure Statement
(For Speaker MF8125)
ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimits
setforthforanuncontrolledenvironment.Thisequipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cmbetweentheradiator&yourbody.Thistransmitter
mustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithany
other antenna or transmitter.
*Note:(ForBT-D5
Bluetooth
TransmitterMZ0450)
PowerissolowthatnoRFexposurecalculationisneeded.
California Proposition 65 Statement
WARNING: Handling this product may expose you to
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Explanatory Note: California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires
special product labeling for products containing certain
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Creative has
chosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsknowledgeabout
the presence of one or more listed chemicals without
attemptingtoevaluatethelevelofexposure.WithCreative’s
products,theexposure may be belowtheProposition65
levelofconcern,orcouldevenbezero.However,outofan
abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place the
Proposition65warningonitsproducts.
Déclaration de la Proposition 65 de la Californie
AVERTISSEMENT: La manipulation de ce produit peut vous
exposeràdesproduitschimiques qui sontreconnuspar
l’ÉtatdelaCaliforniecommepouvantprovoquerlecancer,
des anomalies congénitales ou d’autres effets nuisibles à
la reproduction.
Veuillez vous laver les mains après l’avoir manipuler.
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Note explicative: La Proposition 65 (California Safe Drinking
WaterandToxicEnforcementActof1986)delaCaliforniesur
lesmatièresdangereusesetl’eaupotableexigeunétiquetage
spécialpourlesproduitscontenantcertainsproduitschimiques
qui sont reconnus par l’État de la Californie comme pouvant
provoquer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d’autres
effets nuisibles à la reproduction. Creative a choisi d’inclure
une mise en garde s’appuyant sur sa connaissance de la
présenced’unoudeplusieursdecesproduitschimiquessans
essayer d’en évaluer le niveau d’exposition. Pour les produits
de Creative, le niveau d’exposition peut être inférieur au
niveaucritiqueétabliparlaProposition65oumêmeêtrenul.
Néanmoins, par souci extrême de prudence, Creative a choisi
deplacerl’avertissementdelaProposition65sursesproduits.
Notice for Canada
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003
andRSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux
normescanadiennesNMB-003etCNR-210.
ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exempt
RSSstandard.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1) Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2) thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS
standard exempts de licence.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1)LematérielnepeutétresourceD’interférenceset
(2) Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques,
Ycompriscellespouvantprovoquerunfonctionnement
indésirable.
CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT:Thisdigitaldevicedoes
notexceedtheClassBlimitsforradionoiseemissionsfrom
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipmentstandardentitled“DigitalApparatus,”ICES-003
of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits
radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de
ClasseBprescritesdanslanormesurlematerielbrouilleur:
“AppareilsNumeriques,”NMB-003edictee parle ministre
des Communications.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
Toute modication non approuvée explicitement par
le fournisseur de licence de l’appareil peut entraîner
l’annulation du droit de l’utilisateur à utiliser l’appareil.
Manufacturer/Importer’sName:
Creative Labs, Inc.
Manufacturer/Importer’sAddress:
1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas,
CA. 95035 United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
TradeName:ZiiSound
ModelNumbers:MF8125
hasbeentestedaccordinglytotheFCC/CISPR22
requirementforclassBdevicesandfoundcompliant
with the following standards:
EMI/EMC:ANSIC63.4,FCCPart15SubpartB&C
ComplieswithCanadianICES-003ClassB&RSS-
210Standards
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
2.Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference
received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
Cematérielestconformeàlasection15desrégles
FCC.SonFonctionnementestsoumisauxdeux
conditions suivantes:
1.LematérielnepeutétresourceD’interférenceset
2.Doitacceptertouteslesinterférencesreques,Y
compriscellespouvantprovoquerun
fonctionnement indésirable.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
June 1, 2011
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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Complies with
IDA Standards
DB00148
Notice for Singapore
This product complies with the requirements of the ACMA
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 2008.
Notice for Australia/New Zealand
Notice for Taiwan
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© 2011 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, SLAM™, Zii and ZiiSound are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such. All specifications
are subject to change without notice. Use of this product is subject to a limited warranty. Actual contents may differ
slightly from those pictured.
PN 02MF812500001 Rev B
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