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Creative Four Point Surround FPS1000 User Manual

Creative Four Point Surround FPS1000 User Manual

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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 permission of
Creative Technology Ltd.
Copyright © 1999 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
April 1999
Soundblaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
FourPointSurround is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
All other products are trademarks of their respective owners.
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  • Page 1 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 permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Subwoofer Level Control .................. 14 Important ......................14 Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ............15 Mounting the Satellites ..................15 Specifications ..................... 16 If You Have a Problem ..................16 Limited Warranty ....................17 Creative Technical Services ................181...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    For prod- through openings as they may touch dan- FPS1000 system, ask the service techni- table. The subwoofer or satellites may ucts intended to operate from battery gerous voltage points or short out parts...

  • Page 4: Warning

    IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead, within The exclamation point within an equilateral TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOF- triangle is intended to alert the user of the the user of the presence of uninsulated ER’S COVER.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Safety & Regulatory Information hank you for purchasing The following sections contain notices for various countries: FourPointSurround™ FPS1000. CAUTION: This device is intended to be installed by the user in a FourPointSurround FPS1000 CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal lets you experience the full potential computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area.

  • Page 6: Inspecting For Damage

    Inspecting For Overview Installation Sequence Damage FourPointSurround FPS1000 consists 1. Read through the instructions 2. Place the satellites and the of a powered subwoofer, four satellite before installing the speakers. The subwoofer at appropriate sites speakers and a volume control. All five instructions assume you have a 4- near your computer.

  • Page 7: Speaker Placement

    Speaker Placement 5. Connect the Volume Control to the The front left and front right satellites provide strong directional and attach the rear satellites under a desktop subwoofer and then to the sound should be placed to the sides of the surround effects.

  • Page 8: Speaker Wiring Diagram

    Speaker Wiring Diagram Your plug adapter may vary depending on your country...

  • Page 9: Satellite Connections

    Satellite Connections One pair of satellites has 9 foot (3 meter) cables and one pair has 12 foot (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 Attaching The Floor Stands For most applications, the satellite five self adhesive feet to the base of The rear satellites (with their apex joint. speakers should be used with their the desktop stands. If you wish to desktop stands attached) may be 4.

  • 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 FourPointSurround FPS1000 diagram I). Leave the “R” LINE input on the subwoofer. Leave the “R” sound card, connect both “F” and system comes with a separate wired plug unconnected. Connect the “F” LINE plug unconnected. “R” LINE and SUB plugs to the Volume Control, designed to be SUB plug to the “Front”...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Volume Control

    If you find the optimum output software to consider. level of the FourPointSurround Versions of Microsoft ® FPS1000 system occurs at too low ® Windows and most other operating a setting of its volume control, systems offer an on-screen sound...

  • Page 14: Subwoofer Level Control

    Important The output of the subwoofer should Playback Levels be adjusted to suit the listener’s FourPointSurround FPS1000 is taste. Start with the volume control intended for individual or small in the 12 o’clock position (see group listening and will achieve diagram below).

  • Page 15: Optimizing The Sound Of Your System

    Optimizing The Sound Of Your Mounting The Satellites System on the back of each cube (as shown To a flat surface: below). To mount the satellites the side of a The plastic anchors supplied will be Have a clear line of sight from your Once you have adjusted the monitor or other flat surface, use needed to secure the screws in most...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    FourPointSurround FPS1000’s are fully satisfied with product. Five-channel If you find that you have a problem with your Creative product and believe Amplifier Specifications that it needs to be repaired or replaced, you should verify the purchase date and take the appropriate action as detailed below:...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Creative or its licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or for any lost profits, savings or data arising from or relating to the use of this product, even if Creative or its licensors have been advised of the possibility of such loss.

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