Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks manual

© 1 998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. PC W orks F ourP ointSur r ound ™ Speak er System Installation and Operating Instr uctions[...]

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN W ARNING RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE P AS OUVRIR A VIS 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 P[...]

ii IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the PC Works FourPointSurround amplified subwoofer/satellite 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[...]

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

hank you for purchasing PCW orks F ourPointSurr ound by Cambridge SoundW orks. PCW orks F ourPointSurr ound Introduction 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 7-332-9229 www.hifi.com or e-ma[...]

2 Volume Control with 12 ft. audio connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs* REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT Subwoofer/amplifier Satellites: (2) with 9 ft. speaker wire attached, (2) with 12 ft. speaker wire attached Desktop Stands for satellites (4) Semipermanent mounting strip (1) for attaching volume control DC Power Adapter (4) Hook& Loop fasteners for [...]

3 A C D B Speak er Placement The front left and front right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor . When placing satellites on the desktop, install the desktop stands. If you wish to save desktop space, use the hook and loop fasteners to attach the satellites to the sides of the computer monitor (see page 1 1). If your are luck y [...]

4 Speak er W iring Diagram C AMBRID GE S OUND W OR KS C AMBRID GE S OUND W OR KS C AMBRID GE S OUND W OR KS FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUTS POWER ON/OFF CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA 12V DC IN REAR FRONT REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT PCW ORKS ™ ™ F OUR P OINT S URROUND SPEAKERS [...]

5 One pair of satellites has 9 feet (3 meter) cables and one pair has 12 feet (4 meter) cables. T ypically , 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. A panel of eight self-ad[...]

6 Attaching The Desktop Stands F or 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 ). F or desktop placement, apply t[...]

7 G F 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 “12V DC IN” receptacle on the back of the subwoofer .[...]

8 LINE/FRONT OUT (typically green) REAR OUT (typically black) FOUR CHANNEL SOUND CARD LINE SUB BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUTS POWER ON/OFF CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA 12V DC IN REAR FRONT REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT PCW ORKS ™ ™ F OUR P OINT S URROUND SPEAKERS FR F R The V olume Control The PCWorks F ourP ointSurroun[...]

9 Mounting The V olume Control Adjusting Output Level In most instances, the PCW orks F ourP ointSurround V olume 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 ers[...]

10 The output of the subwoofer should be adjusted to suit the listener ’s taste. Start with the volume control in the 12 o ’clock position (see diagram below). After using the system for a little while, adjust the control up or down to fine tune it. Subwoofer Level Control BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUTS REAR FRONT REAR FRONT Important Playback Levels [...]

11 Mounting The Satellites T o a flat surface: To mount the satellites the side of a monitor or other flat surface, use the self-adhesive “hook and loop” fastener squares. T o the wall: To wall-mount the cubes on structurally strong surfaces (a wall stud or wood panelling), screw the No. 10 screws into the material. Allow their heads to protrud[...]

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[...]

13 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) BBS: +32 3281 4631 (HST V.34) +32 3281 4632 (V.34[...]

14 Inside Asia Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support 31 International Business Park, Creative Resource, Singapore 609921 Tel: +65 8954100 Fax: +65 8954999 BBS: +65 776 2423 Operating hours (Singapore Time) Mon-Thu: 9am-6:30pm Fri: 9am-6pm Sat-Sun & Public Holidays: Closed This is the sole and express warranty . This warranty is in lieu of [...]

[...]

3 1 1 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02 464 1 -800-367-4434 Fax: 6 1 7 -52 7-3 1 94 www.hifi.com or e-mail us at info@hifi.com[...]