August© 2002. Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, EAX andSound Blaster are registered trademarks and Audigy, Sound Blaster Audigy, Extigy,Inspire, Creative Inspire, the EAX logo and Live! are trademarks of Creative TechnologyLtd. in the United States and other countries. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registeredtrademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Newton, MA. NOMAD is a registeredtrademark of Aonix and is used by Creative Technology Ltd. and/or its affiliates underlicense. Microsoft and DirectSound are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. Dolby isa registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other brand or product namesmentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and arehereby recognized as such. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.Use of this product is subject to a limited warranty. Actual contents may differ slightlyfrom those pictured.

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EAX® technology delivers advanced audio functionality andperformance, adding sophisticated audio processing capabilities,interactive and high-definition sound to digital entertainment. EAX technologies are implemented across a range of audiohardware solutions, system software, application software, andapplication programming interfaces (APIs) from Creative. WithEAX technology-enabled products, you can shape and customizeyour audio experience. Certain EAX features provide advancedaudio capabilities for music composition and sound design. EAXtechnology is redefining the audio experience.

With its five compact, amplified satellite speakers and separatesubwoofer, the Creative Inspire 5.1 5200 is an incrediblyaffordable 5.1 entry-level EAX speaker system for your hometheater entertainment. Its 6 discrete channels offer thrilling audioplayback. Combined this speaker system with the powerful SoundBlaster Live!® family or the innovative Sound Blaster Audigy™series audio cards to heighten your movie, music and gamingexperience.

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Creative Inspire™5.1

5200Multimedia Speaker System

Quick Start Guide

Démarrage rapide

Instalación rápida

Introdução Rápida

Important NoticeThe serial number for your Creative Inspire 5.1 5200 islocated on the subwoofer. Please write this number downand keep it in a secure place.

WARNING: To prevent fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this appliance torain or moisture.

Safety and Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

NOTICE FOR THE U.S.FCC Part15: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, thisnotice is not guaranteed that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance between the equipment and

receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B digitalservices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this devicemust be installed with computer equipment certified tocomply with the Class B limits.

ModificationsAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by thegrantee of this device could void the user’s authority tooperate the device.

NOTICE FOR CANADAThis apparatus complies with the Class ‘B’ limits for radiointerference as specified in the Canadian Department ofCommunications Radio Interference Regulations.

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Important SafetyInstructionsRead and FollowInstructionsAll safety and operatinginstructions should be readand followed.

CleaningUnplug the power supplyadapter from the wall outlet orpower source beforecleaning. Do not use liquidcleaners or aerosolcleaners.Use a damp cloth forcleaning.

PlacementDo not place the speakersystem on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket, ortable.

The speaker may fall, causinginjury to a person, andserious damage to theproduct.

Power SourcesThis speaker system isspecifically designed foroperation within the electricalrange(s) specified on theprovided power adapter anduse outside of this range shallbe at your own risk.

Please contact your localelectric utility company if youhave any questions about theelectrical voltage at yourintended location of usage.

ServicingDo not attempt to service anypart of the speaker yourselfas opening or removingcovers may expose you todangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.

ComplianceThis product conforms to thefollowing Council Directive:Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC),92/31/EEC (EMC) 73/23/EEC (LVD)

SpecificationsCreative Inspire 5.1 52006-Channel Amplifier

Satellite speaker: 6 watts RMS per channel

Subwoofer: 17 watts RMS

These specifications apply toCreative Inspire 5.1 5200operating from the supplied12V AC 4.2A power adapter.

Instructionsimportantesconcernant la sécuritéLire et suivre les instructionsLisez et suivez attentivementtoutes les instructions de sécuritéet d'utilisation.

NettoyageDébranchez l'adaptateur de laprise murale ou de toute autresource électrique avant deprocéder au nettoyage del'appareil. N'utilisez pas denettoyants liquides ou en aérosol.Utilisez un chiffon humide.

Positionnement des haut-parleursN'installez pas le système dehaut-parleurs sur une tableroulante, un trépied, une consoleou tout autre support instable.

Le système de haut-parleursrisque de tomber et d'êtresérieusement endommagé maiségalement de blesser unepersonne.

Sources d'alimentationCe système de haut-parleurs estspécialement conçu pourfonctionner avec les tensionsélectriques indiquées sur la prised'alimentation fournie. L'utilisationde tensions non préconisées est àvotre propre risque.

Contactez votre compagnied'électricité pour toute questionconcernant la tension électrique àl'endroit d'utilisation prévu.

RéparationN'essayez pas de réparer lesystème de haut-parleurs vousmême. Ouvrir ou retirer les partiesprotectrices de l'appareil peutvous exposer à des composantsélectriques sous haute tension ouà d'autres risques. Touteréparation doit être effectuée parun personnel qualifié.

ConformitéCe produit est conforme auxDirectives du Conseil suivantes:directive 89/336/CEE (CEM), 92/31/CEE (CEM) 73/23/CEE (LVD)

SpécificationsCreative Inspire 5.1 5200Amplificateur 6 canaux

Haut-parleur satellite :6 watts RMS par canal

Caisson de basse :17 watts RMS

Ces spécifications s'appliquent aumodèle Creative Inspire 5.1 5200fonctionnant avec la prised'alimentation 12 V c.a. 4.2Afournie.

Instruccionesimportantes sobreseguridadLea y siga las instruccionesDebe leer y seguir todas lasinstrucciones sobre seguridad yfuncionamiento.

LimpiezaAntes de efectuar la limpieza,desenchufe el adaptador dealimentación de la toma o fuentede alimentación. No utilicelimpiadores líquidos ni aerosoles.Utilice un paño húmedo.

Colocación de los altovocesNo sitúe el altavoz en uncarrito, estantería, trípode,soporte o mesa inestable.

El altavoz se podría caer yprovocar graves lesiones a laspersonas y quedar seriamentedañado.

Fuentes de alimentaciónEste sistema de altavoces estáespecialmente diseñado parafuncionar dentro de lasamplitudes eléctricasespecificadas en el adaptadorde alimentación. El empleo deotras potencias que estén fuerade las mencionadas amplitudesqueda a la enteraresponsabilidad del usuario.

Si tiene dudas con respecto alvoltaje que le correspondeutilizar en su lugar deresidencia, consulte a lacompañía eléctrica local.

ReparacionesNo intente reparar ningunaparte del altavoz por su cuenta.Si abre o retira las cubiertas, sepuede ver expuesto adescargas eléctricas u otrosriesgos. Deje las reparacionesen manos del personal deservicio cualificado.

CompatibilidadEste producto cumple con lasiguiente directiva:Directiva 89/336/EEC (EMC), 92/31/EEC (EMC) 73/23/EEC (LVD)

EspecificacionesCreative Inspire 5.1 5200Amplificador de 6 canales

Altavoz auxiliar:6 vatios de carga eficaz por canal

Altavoz de graves:17 vatios de carga eficaz

Estas especificaciones seaplican para el uso del CreativeInspire 5.1 5200 con eladaptador de alimentación de12V CA 4.2A suministrado.

Instruçõesimportantes sobresegurançaLeia e siga as instruçõesTodas as instruções desegurança e de operação devemser lidas e seguidas.

LimpezaDesconecte o adaptador defonte de alimentação da tomadaelétrica ou fonte de energiaantes de limpar. Não useprodutos de limpeza líquidos ouem aerossol. Use uma flanelaumedecida para limpar.

Posicionamento do sistema decaixasNão coloque o sistema decaixas de som em um carro,estante, tripé, suporte ou mesainstável.

As caixas podem cair,machucando pessoas ecausando danos graves aoproduto.

Fontes de AlimentaçãoEste sistema de som foidesenvolvido especificamentepara operação dentro da faixaelétrica especificada noadaptador de alimentaçãofornecido e a utilização foradessa faixa ficará por sua contae risco.

Entre em contato com suacompanhia elétrica se tiverdúvidas com relação à voltagemdo local de utilização desejado.

ManutençãoNão tente você mesmo fazermanutenção em qualquer partedas caixas de som; a aberturaou remoção das tampas podeexpô-lo a voltagens perigosas eoutros riscos. Qualquermanutenção deve ser feita porpessoal qualificado.

ConformidadeEste produto está emconformidade com a seguintediretiva de conselho:Diretiva 89/336/EEC (EMC), 92/31/EEC (EMC) 73/23/EEC (LVD)

EspecificaçõesCreative Inspire 5.1 5200Amplificador de Seis Canais

Alto-falante:RMS de 6 watts por canal

Subwoofer:RMS de 17 watts

Estas especificações aplicam-sea Creative Inspire 5.1 5200operando a partir do adaptadorde alimentação de 12V AC 4.2Afornecido.

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LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTYCreative Technology Ltd (“Creative”) warrants the product enclosedherein to be free of defects for a period of twelve (12) months fromdate of purchase. In the event of a defect in material or workmanshipduring the warranty period, Creative, at its sole discretion, will eitherrepair or replace the defective product when the defective product isreturned to Creative by the owner as further outlined herein. Theremedy for this breach of warranty is limited to servicing orreplacement only and shall not cover any other damages, whatsoever.

CREATIVE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, INNO EVENT SHALL CREATIVE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OFPROFIT OR ANY COMMERCIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OROTHER DAMAGES. Some states/countries do not allow exclusion oflimitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in whichcase the above limitation may not apply to you.

Creative makes final determination whether such product is defective.You must deliver the product with a return material authorization(RMA) number and a dated proof of purchase.

To receive an RMA number, contact Creative’s Technical Support. IfCreative’s Technical Support verifies the product is defective, the ReturnMaterial Authorization Department will issue an RMA number to noteon the outer package of the product being returned. Creative cannotaccept any product that does not include an RMA number on the package.You must use the original container (or the equivalent), pay anyshipping charges, and assume the risk of damage or loss in transit.

Creative may use new or reconditioned parts, and any replaced partsor product become the property of Creative. Creative warrants therepaired or replacement product to be free from defects in materialand workmanship for the remainder of the initial warranty period.

CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your product atwww.creative.com/register

Benefits include:• Service and Technical Support• Exclusive updates on promotions and events

Inside U. S. A., Canada and Latin AmericaVisit our online help websites for help with installation, answers to frequentlyasked questions, or troubleshooting tips. Our websites hold a wealthof information as well as up-to-the-minute software and driver upgrades.

http://www.americas.creative.com/support/For comments or questions regarding our technical support, you canalso contact us at (405) 742-6662 or at the following address:

Creative Labs Inc.Technical Support

1523 Cimarron PlazaStillwater, OK 74075

Inside AsiaCreative Technology Ltd.To reach Technical Support via the Internet, visit our web site at

http://asia.creative.com/supportTechnical Support31 International Business ParkCreative ResourceSingapore 609921Tel: 65-6895-4100

Operating hours (Singapore Time):Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Sat-Sun & Public Holidays closed

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To Sound Blaster Extigy

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Front Right Satellite

Front Left Satellite

Centre Satellite

Rear Right Satellite

Rear Left Satellite

To Wall Outlet(Disconnect when not inuse for several days)

Power SupplyAdapter (Types of adapter mayvary in differentcountries)

Volume Control UnitWith 3.5mmHeadphone Jack(To control mastervolume and bass level)

Triple Stereo Line InAudio Cable

Subwoofer

Satellite avant droit

Satellite avant gauche

Satellite central

Satellite arrière droit

Satellite arrière gauche

Vers la prise murale(Déconnectez le système sivous n’avez pas l’intention del’utiliser pendant plusieurs jours)

Adaptateur d'alimentation(le modèle peut varier selon lepays)

Bouton du volume avecprise casque 3,5 mm(pour contrôler le volumeprincipal et les basses)

Câble d'entrée audiotriple stéréo

Caisson de basses

Satélite frontal derecho

Satélite frontal izquierdo

Auxiliar central

Satélite posteriorderecho

Satélite posteriorizquierdo

A la toma de corriente(desconéctelo cuando no sevaya a utilizar durante variosdías)

Adaptador dealimentación (los tipos de adaptadorespueden variar según el país)

Unidad de control devolumen con 3,5 mm deenchufe de losauriculares (para controlar el volumenmaestro y el nivel de graves)

Cable de audio triple deentrada al estéreo

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Alto-falante Dianteiro Direito

Alto-falante Dianteiro Esquerdo

Alto-falante Central

Alto-falante Traseiro Direito

Alto-falante Traseiro Esquerdo

Para Tomada Elétrica(Desconectar quando não estiverem uso por vários dias)

Adaptador de Fonte de Alimentaçã(Os tipos de adaptador podemvariar em diferentes países)

Unidade de controle devolume com tomada defone de ouvido de 3,5 mm(Para controlar o volume mestre eo nível de grave)

Cabo triplo de áudioestéreo

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• (Optional) Rear satellite floor stands are sold separately.For more information, please refer to http://www.creative.com

• (Facultatif) Des socles pour haut-parleurs satellites arrières sont disponibles séparément. Pour plus d'informations, visitez notre site Web à l'adresse http://www.creative.com

• (Opcional) Puede adquirir por separado soportes para los altavoces traseros. Para más información, visite nuestro sitio en http://www.creative.com

• (Opcional) Os suportes de chão para as caixas acústicas satélites posteriores são vendidos separadamente.Para maiores informações, consulte http://www.creative.com

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