Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 Digital User Manual

Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 Digital User Manual

Cambridge soundworks playworks ps2000 digital user guide

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PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 1 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM
User's Guide
PlayWorks PS2000 Digital
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of
Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the
license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of
the software for backup purposes.
Copyright © 2000 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
July 2000
© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and PlayWorks is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.,
Newton, MA. Creative, the Creative logo and Sound Blaster are registered trademarks, and EAX, the EAX logo, PC-DVD, Encore and Creative Multi-Speaker-Surround are
trademarks of Creative Technology, Ltd. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic and AC-3 are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved. All other brands and products names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to
change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.
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  • Page 1 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 1 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM User’s Guide PlayWorks PS2000 Digital Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
  • Page 2 This product conforms to the following Council Directive: Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC). The serial number for the PlayWorks PS2000 Digital is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 3 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the operating instructions should be read cabinet are provided for ventilation, to before the PlayWorks PS2000 Digital...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 4 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM PlayWorks PS2000 Digital Thank you for buying PlayWorks PS2000 Digital by Cambridge SoundWorks, a revolutionary two piece Dolby Digital speaker solution for PlayStation 2™. Contents Inventory... 5 Speaker System Connections... 6 Signal Source Connections ...
  • Page 5: Inventory

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 5 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Inventory Examine each unit carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. Save the shipping carton and inserts in case you have to transport the system later.
  • Page 6: Speaker System Connections

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 6 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Speaker System Connections Signal Source Connections Speaker Connections Power Supply Adapter Connections Using the Dual RCA to RCA plug, connect the R (right) and L (left) Speaker Confirm the power switch on the inputs located on the back panel of the Subwoofer is in the “OFF”...
  • Page 7: System Connection Diagram

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 7 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM System Connection Diagram Game Console e.g. PlayStation 2 To the Digital Optical Output CD Player MD Player Optical Cable Sound Card Optical Output SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA) To the Digital Coaxial Output...
  • Page 8: Dipole Unit Stand Installation

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 8 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Dipole Unit Stand Installation Dipole Unit Stand Align the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit. Using the Ball-fastener provided, attach the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit, (see diagram A).
  • Page 9: Speaker Placement

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 9 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Speaker Placement For the best listening effect, place the Dipole Unit between 50cm and 1.5m from the listening position and at ear level if possible. Use the Dipole Unit Stand to...
  • Page 10 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 10 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Rear Panel of Subwoofer Rear Panel of Dipole Unit Remote Control...
  • Page 11: System Functions

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 11 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM System Functions MUTE (On Remote Control): Mutes all output from the PS2000 Digital. Press this button once to mute. Press a second time to restore audio output. You can also enable or disable the mute function by pressing both volume buttons on the Dipole Unit together.
  • Page 12 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 12 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM ANALOG (On Remote Control): Selects the analog input source signal from the analog LINE IN input or both the analog LINE IN and REAR IN inputs for FourPointSurround sound. FourPointSurround sound is auto-selected when the front and rear analog inputs are connected.
  • Page 13 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 13 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Dimension: Games. Pass through: System check and Stereo Dipole pre-encoded materials. CMSS (On Remote Control): (Creative Multi Speaker Surround) CMSS processes analog 2-channel program material. Repeated presses of this button step through two different operation modes: Music>Movie.
  • Page 14: Surround Reference

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 14 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Surround Reference Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3) delivers five discreet full-range channels (left front, center, right front, left surround and right surround) plus a separate Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.
  • Page 15: Applications

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 15 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Applications The PS2000 Digital supports many signal source inputs, both analog and digital. For example: 1. Game consoles like the PlayStation 2 using the Optical or Line In connections. 2. DVD players with Dolby Digital (AC-3) optical outputs.
  • Page 16: Eax

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 16 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Specifications PlayWorks PS2000 Digital EAX is a collection of powerful, innovative audio technologies. Developed by Creative's world-class Dipole: audio scientists and built into 10 watts RMS groundbreaking Personal Digital Entertainment (PDE) solutions, EAX is Subwoofer: changing the way audio is experienced.
  • Page 17: Technical Support

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 17 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Technical Support We are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical support. Note: Before contacting “European Help Line”, please ensure that you have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ Appendix. The Creative web site at www.creative.com gives you access to the latest drivers and...
  • Page 18 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 18 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM If You Have a Problem Please retain all contents including packaging and proof of purchase until you are fully satisfied with product. If you have a problem installing or using your Creative product, please use the Creative Web Support and/or Telephone Support services for assistance.
  • Page 19 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 19 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Returning a product for repair Contact Technical Support to receive your authorisation number for repair/ replacement of product. Technical Support will communicate how to return the product in question for repair/replacement.
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 20 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Limited Warranty Creative Labs (Ireland) Limited (“Creative”) warrants to you, the original purchaser only, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase, or such other period as may be expressly specified by Creative or required by applicable law (“Warranty Period”).
  • Page 21 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 21 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM Creative European Help Line CREATIVE LABS (IRELAND) LTD., Technical Support Department, Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Fax: +353 1 8205052 United Kingdom +44 1189 344 744 Germany +49 69-66982900...
  • Page 22 PS2000 Digital_UK.book Page 22 Thursday, August 3, 2000 10:53 AM...

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