Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 PCWorks FourPointSurround ™ Speaker System Installation and Operating Instructions © 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead, within TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOF- the user of the presence of uninsulated ER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE “dangerous voltage” within a product’s en- PARTS INSIDE.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replace- ment parts are required, be sure the ser- vice technician has used replacement parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents PCWorks Introduction ... 1 Inspecting For Damage ... 2 Overview ... 2 FourPointSurround Installation Sequence ... 2 Speaker Placement ... 3 Speaker Wiring Diagram ... 4 Satellite Connections ... 5 Attaching The Desktop Stands ... 6 Attaching The Floor Stands ... 6 Power Supply Adapter ... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction hank you for purchasing PCWorks FourPointSurround by Cambridge SoundWorks. PCWorks FourPointSurround lets you experience the full potential of the multichannel sound encoded in today’s latest computer software. We think you will find it adds an exciting new dimension to computer sound and gaming. -
Page 6: Inspecting For Damage
The satellites used for the Save the carton and its inserts in case rear left and right channels can be you need to transport your PCWorks placed on the desktop, on floor FourPointSurround system later. stands, or attached to other sites with hook and loop fasteners. -
Page 7: Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement 5. Connect the Volume Control to The front left and front right the subwoofer and then to the satellites should be placed to the sound card line outputs. sides of the monitor. When placing 6. Connect the power supply satellites on the desktop, install adapter. -
Page 8: Speaker Wiring Diagram
OUND ORKS OUND ORKS OUND ORKS ORKS BASS ™ LEVEL ™ OINT URROUND AUDIO FRONT REAR INPUTS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA REAR FRONT REAR LEFT LEFT LEFT SPEAKERS FRONT REAR REAR RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 12V DC IN POWER ON/OFF... -
Page 9: Satellite Connections
Satellite Connections One pair of satellites has 9 feet (3 meter) cables and one pair has 12 feet (4 meter) cables. Typically, the satellites in the rear will require longer cable lengths, but the satellites are otherwise identical. If you need extra cable length for the front channel satellites, use the ones with longer cable there instead. -
Page 10: Attaching The Desktop Stands
Attaching The Desktop Stands For most applications, the satellite speakers should be used with their desktop stands. Install each stand by inserting it into the “T” shaped socket in the back of each satellite. Make sure to feed the wires through the cut-out in the top of the desktop stands (see diagram C). -
Page 11: Power Supply Adapter
Power Supply Adapter Confirm that the power switch is in the “OFF” position. Insert the power supply’s AC plug into the appropriate receptacle. Insert the small DC connector into the “12V DC IN” receptacle on the back of the subwoofer. -
Page 12: The Volume Control
The Volume Control The PCWorks FourPointSurround minijack of your soundcard (see system comes with a separate diagram I). Leave the “R” LINE wired Volume Control, designed to plug unconnected. Connect the be positioned close at hand and affixed with the semipermanent LINE/FRONT OUT mounting strip. -
Page 13: Mounting The Volume Control
Remove remaining paper strip. Press control firmly against mounting surface (desktop, keyboard or monitor). Adjusting Output Level In most instances, the PCWorks If the PCWorks FourPoint- FourPointSurround Volume Control Surround’s maximum output is will be the most convenient way to still not sufficient at the extreme adjust the overall playback level. -
Page 14: Subwoofer Level Control
LEVEL FRONT REAR REAR FRONT Important Playback Levels PCWorks FourPointSurround is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing the system continuously at overly loud, distorted levels on heavy bass program material may cause its internal fuse to blow. -
Page 15: Optimizing The Sound Of Your System
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System Have a clear line of sight from your results from the subwoofer placed listening position to the satellites. on the floor in a corner. The least This prevents their higher frequen- bass output results with the unit cies from being blocked. -
Page 16: Specifications
4 ohm load at less than 1% total harmonic distortion, at 100Hz: 10 watts RMS. These specifications apply to a PCWorks FourPointSurround operating from a 120 VAC line and a 12V DC power adapter. Technical Support Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America Creative Labs Inc. - Page 17 Inside Europe Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd. Technical Support Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown Dublin, 15 Ireland Ireland Tel: +353 1 820 7555 Fax: +353 1 820 5052 BBS: +353 1 820 3784 (HST) +353 1 820 3818 (ZyXEL) Belgium Tel: +32 32300997 (French) (for Benelux) Fax: +32 32300998 (Dutch)
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Page 18: Warranty Information
Closed © 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and PC Works by Henry Kloss is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Newton, MA. Blaster and the Creative logo are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. - Page 20 311 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02464 1-800-367-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.hifi.com or e-mail us at info@hifi.com...