Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks Speaker System manual

Installation and Operating Instr uctions © 1 998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. PC W orks ™ Speak er System by Henr y Kloss[...]

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SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN W ARNING RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE P AS OUVRIR A VIS i The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and main- tenance (servicing) instructions in the lit- erature accompanying this product. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF[...]

ii READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and op- erating instructions should be read before the PC Works amplified subwoofer/satel- lite system is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instruc- tions should be adhered[...]

PC W orks by Henr y Kloss ™ Safety Precautions ............................................................................... i, ii Thank You ............................................................................................... 1 Inspecting For Damage ........................................................................... 2 Getting[...]

1 hank you for purchasing PC Works by Henry Kloss. We think you will find its sound quality astonishing Thank Y ou Cambridge SoundWorks 1 -800-FOR-HIFI (1 -800-367-4434), 8 AM to Midnight, Eastern time 1 PM to 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time In Canada: 1 -800-525-4434 Outside US or Canada: Tel: 6 1 7-332-5936 Fax: 6 1 7-527-3194 www.hifi.com or e-mail us [...]

Subwoofer/amplifier Satellite Speaker Cubes (2) with 12 ft. speaker wire attached Stands for cubes (2) Volume Control with 12 ft. audio connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs* Semipermanent mounting strip (1) for attaching volume control DC Power Adapter (2) Hook& Loop fasteners for the satellite cubes (one each) S OUND W ORKS TO SUB FROM SOURC[...]

RL BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT POWER ON/OFF SPEAKERS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 12V DC IN 3 Satellite Cube Connections Connect the speaker wire from one satellite to the right speaker output (+ R –) of the subwoofer. Connect the conductor with the red band to the red (+) terminal. Connect the other conductor to the black (–) terminal[...]

4 Connect the PC Works V olume Control’s FROM SOURCE lead to the audio output of your computer or other program source. Connect the TO SUB lead to the audio input of the PC Works ’ subwoofer as shown. The control can be mounted on the side of your computer monitor or other surface using the adhesive strip provided (see opposite page). Y our pro[...]

RL BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT POWER ON/OFF SPEAKERS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 12V DC IN LINE OUT PHONES DCIN OFF 1 2 BASS BOOST S OUND W ORKS TO SUB FROM SOURCE MIN MAX 5 TO SUB FROM SOURCE S OUND W ORKS MAX MIN 2 Press exposed adhesive side firmly against back of volume control. Remove protective paper from one side to reveal adhesive[...]

RL BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT POWER ON/OFF SPEAKERS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 12V DC IN 6 P ower Connections Connect the AC-to-DC Power Adapter to the PC Works 12V DC input. The power supply for the PC Works stays on all the time the sub- woofer is plugged in. For this reason, it may remain warm to the touch. This is normal, but it’s[...]

7 Attaching The Stands For most applications, the cube speakers should be attached to 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 wire through the cut-out in the top of the stand’s back panel.[...]

8 Playback Levels PC Works is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing the sys- tem continuously at overly loud, distorted levels on heavy bass program material may cause its internal fuse to blow. The fuse can be replaced only by a qualified representative. To avoid this in[...]

9 PC W orks W ith A Computer Place the subwoofer on the floor under your desk or workstation, back against the wall. Do not place it up on the work surface or a shelf, which could result in disappointing bass performance (see text to the right). The subwoofer is also magnetically shielded. • Have a clear line of sight from your listening position[...]

10 PC W orks As A Music System MOZART Symphonies No. 39 & 41 • Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. • I f the cubes are fairly close to the listener (3-4 ft.), it’s best to have them at ear level. For greater cube/listener distances, try placing them down on the floor, up near the ceiling or anywhere in be[...]

11 PC W orks W ith A TV Set • To use PC Works with a stereo TV set, be sure the TV has a volume- controlled audio signal output. This kind of output retains the TV remote’s ability to control the overall sound level. A stereo headphone jack usually makes a good signal source. • If your TV’s stereo audio outputs are a pair of separate left a[...]

12 PC Works will operate properly from the nominal 12 Volt electri- cal systems in automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats. PC Works will provide satisfying music listening when used with these power sources, so long as the background noise levels are similar to a home environment. Please note: PC Works is not a “car speaker”. It is not de[...]

13 13 13 Subwoofer/Amplifier Cube Speaker Desktop Stands Speaker Wire Volume Control Program Source AC-to-DC Power Adapter Red Band RL BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT POWER ON/OFF SPEAKERS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 12V DC IN C AMBRIDG E S OUND W ORKS C AMBRIDG E S OUND W ORKS C AMBRIDG E S OUND W ORKS S OUND W ORKS TO SUB FROM SOURCE MIN MA[...]

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Important Playback Levels PCW orks 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 . The fuse can be replaced only by a qualified representative. T o avoi[...]

T This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or use of the speaker with equipment for which it is not intended. This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to the retailer that sold the PC Works to the original purchaser. This is t[...]

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