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  • Page 1

    © 2 000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. F ourP ointSur r ound ™ FPS2000 Digital Multimedia Speak er System Installation and Operating Instr uctions FPS2000 Rev.C 4/17/00, 4:09 PM 1[...]

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    i Notice for the USA FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen[...]

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    ii VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The openings should not be pla[...]

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    iii Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2 Overview ..................................................................................................... 2 Installation Seq[...]

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    1 hank you for purchasing F ourP ointSurround FPS2000 Digital by Cambridge SoundW orks. T The FPS2000 Digital is the first multimedia speaker system to support DirectSound ® 3D and Environmental Audio in true multichannel, digitally transfered sound. It lets you experience the full potential of the multichannel sound encoded in today’s latest co[...]

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    2 Installation Sequence Inspecting F or Damage Examine each speaker unit carefully for signs of shipping damage. If there is any damage, do not install the system. If there is any problem, o r i f anything is missing, call the store where the system was purchased or refer to the “T echnical Support” section on pages 12-13. Save the carton and i[...]

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    3 A D Speak er Placement The F ront Satellites The front left and right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor . Install the desktop stands if placing the satellites on the desktop. The Rear Satellites If you are luck y enough to have side walls close to your listening position, ex cellent placement for the rear left and right sate[...]

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    FRONT REAR R F Front Left Satellite Rear Left Satellite Power Supply Adapter Subwoofer Front Right Satellite Audio Connection Cables Rear Right Satellite Out T o Computer Sound Card V olume Control 4 Speak er W iring Diagram FPS2000 Rev.C 4/17/00, 4:09 PM 8[...]

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    T ypically , the 3 meter speaker cables will connect the front satellites to the subwoofer and the 5 meter cables will connect the rear satellites to the subwoofer . A panel of eight self-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite and the opposite end of the cable connected to a satellite. 1. Identify the two 3 meter cables. Most satell[...]

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    REAR RIGHT 6 F Attaching The Floor Stands by feeding it down the length of the full length slot. At each end, feed the cable through the short notches (see diagram G ). 2. Insert the satellite end of the leg/cable assembly into the middle socket of the ape x joint. Make sure the satellite cable exits through the short notch and not the full length [...]

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    FPS2000 Digital Subwoofer FRONT REAR SOUNDCARD OUTPUT (EXAMPLE-SOUND BLASTER LIVE! AUDIO CARD) REAR OUT LINE OUT FRONT REAR 7 P ower Supply Adapter Confirm that the power switch is in the “ OFF” position. Insert the power supply’s A C plug into the appropriate receptacle. Insert the small DC connector into the “15V DC IN” receptacle on th[...]

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    FRONT REAR FPS2000 Digital Subwoofer FRONT REAR DIGITAL DIN DIGIT AL I/O CARD SPDIF CABLE Digital DIN Connector 8 If your Sound Blaster Live! sound card includes a Digital I/O card, you can take advantage of the clear , distortion-free audio available from its Digital DIN output. 1. Insert one end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGIT AL DIN output jac[...]

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    C A M B R I D G E S O U N D W O R K S 9 Using The V olume Control adjustment to its highest setting. Sound Blaster Live! and Sound Blaster Live! V alue software has rear speaker level adjustment within the mixer application. Set the “FRONT/REAR BALANCE” slider to its mid-way position. Other sound card software may have similar front to rear bal[...]

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    FRONT REAR 10 Adjusting Output Level In most instances, the FPS2000 Digital Master Level Control will be the most convenient way to adjust the overall playback level. It responds instantly and doesn ’t require you to pause games or programs. But there are other output level controls present in software to consider . V ersions of Microsoft ® Wind[...]

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    11 most bass output results from the subwoofer being placed on the floor in a corner . The least bass output results with the unit positioned away from any corners or walls. Once you have adjusted the Bass Level C ontrol, leave it in that position. It should not be used to compensate for differences in recordings or games. The plastic anchors suppl[...]

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    12 T echnical Support Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622 . T echnical support is available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time. Y ou can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs’ bulletin board, 24 hours a day . C[...]

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    13 Inside Asia Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support 31 International Business Park, Creative Resource, Singapore 609921 Tel: +65 8954100 Fax: +65 5696640 Operating hours (Singapore Time) Mon-F ri : 9am-6pm Sat-Sun & Public Holidays: Closed 1 - Y ear Limited W arranty o the original purchaser , Cambridge SoundW orks, Inc. will warrant the [...]

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    FPS2000 Rev.C 4/17/00, 4:10 PM 18[...]

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    FPS2000 Rev.C 4/17/00, 4:10 PM 19[...]

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    3 1 1 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02 464 1 -877-937-4434 Fax: 6 1 7 -52 7-3 194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com or e-mail us at info@cambridgesoundworks.com 0420003004 Rev. C FPS2000 Rev.C 4/17/00, 4:10 PM 20[...]