Controlling Noise And Distortion; Specifications - Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS1800 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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FPS1800 has high input sensitivity,
so it may amplify the hum and hiss
inherent in some audio program
sources.
This noise is not due to a fault in
the speaker system. You can minimize
this background noise by following
these guidelines:
Decide which volume control you
would like to use as the master
level control: the FPS1800
volume control or the program
source's volume control.
If you choose to use the FPS1800
volume control, first set the
program source's volume control
high (at least 70% of the
maximum level). Where there is
more than one software level
control, set all volume controls
high. Then leave the controls. Use
the FPS1800 volume control to
adjust overall output.
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FPS1800
If you choose to use the program
source's volume control, first set Five-Channel Amplifier
the program source's volume
Satellite speaker: 8 watts RMS
control high (at least 70% of the
maximum level). Then adjust the
Subwoofer:
FPS1800 volume control until the
distortion is inaudible. Set the
These specifications apply to
FPS1800 volume control aside.
FPS1800 operating from the supplied
Use instead the program source's
15 V DC 3A power adapter.
volume control to adjust overall
output.
Adjust the output control of your
audio card until the noise
disappears. This may require trial
and error.
per channel
22 watts RMS