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1. If you are using the Desktop Stand slide the Volume Control onto the support strut on one of the stands B The BLUE miniplug of the Volume On Off Control should be inserted into the subwoofer minijack A labeled TO VOLUME CONTROL Signal Connections C The GREEN miniplug of the Volume On Off Control should be connected to your primary audio pro gram source INPUT B is a second audio input that blends with INPUT A Connect a second audio program source here For a source with a 3 5 mm minijack output like a headphone jack or line out jack on a portable CD player use a 2 meter signal cable with a 3 5 mm miniplug at each end Other sources may need a cable with a 3 5 mm miniplug and two RCA plugs or a 3 5 mm stereo miniplug and 3 5 mm stereo minijack Headphones Plug headphones with a 3 5 mm stereo miniplug into the headphone jack of the Volume On Off control Using headphones mutes the main speakers and subwoofer The headphone jack on the Volume On Off Control is a direct connection to the signal Source Headphone output must be controlled at the signal source The speaker volume control does not affect the headphone jack A R L R AUDIO OUT Computer sound card Insert the green miniplug into your primary music source s stereo minijack output a sound card a stereo TV or a Cambridge SoundWorks MusicWorks MusicWorks Connect the blue m2. or brushed clean The grille panel material can be vacuumed or brushed clean SPECIFICATIONS Analog Input 775 millivolts for full output 10 kohms input impedance Amplifiers Satellite 20 watts continuous at 1 kHz two channels driven at less than 1 total harmonic distortion Subwoofer 40 watts continuous at 100 Hz one channel driven at less than 3 total harmonic distortion System Frequency response Satellite 150 Hz to 15 kHz 3 dB Subwoofer 45 Hz to 150 Hz 3 dB Drivers Nominal 6 5 inch subwoofer driver with 8 inch passive radiator Nominal 3 5 inch satellite driver AC Voltage 120VAC 60Hz Dimensions H x W x D and Weights Satellite without stand 4 1 2 x 4 3 8 x 4 7 8 113mm x 108mm x 125mm 2 pounds 1 ounce 916 grams Satellite with stand 61 4 x 4 3 8 x 5 5 8 160mm x 108mm x 143mm 2 pound 3 ounces 988 grams Subwoofer 11 1 8 x 10 x 10 3 4 including cables 263mm x 255mm x 275mm 12 pounds 12 ounces 5 5 kg 17 P81 1750 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS INC 26 DARTMOUTH STREET WESTWOOD MA 02090 Telephone 1 800 367 4434 Fax 1 617 527 3194 A Company
3. User Manual 3 4 Introduction 4 Carton Contents 5 Setup Options 6 7 Connection Diagram 8 9 Positioning Your Speakers 10 11 Connections 12 15 Operation and Final Adjustment 16 Specifications 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thanks for choosing the MicroWorks II Multimedia Speaker System It features the finest drivers precision internal crossover and amplifier circuitry and an ele gant enclosure design The main left and right speakers feature magnetic shielding allowing placement near any sensitive elec tronic devices The Product Development Team at Cambridge SoundWorks believes there is no better combination of audiophile level attention to detail and reasonable cost Inspecting For Damage Examine the speaker system carefully for shipping damage If there is any do not install or use the sys tem Return the speaker to the store where you made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1 800 FOR HIFI 1 800 367 4434 for assistance After Unpacking Store the shipping carton and packi
4. gested Bass Control Compensation 11 11 POSITIONING THE SATELLITES 11 11 Wall Placement Swivel brackets available separately Avoid facing a satellite parallel to a nearby wall within 6 8 inches The reflected sound from the wall degrades the sound coming directly from the satellite diagram A Try to position wall mounted satellites so both are approximately at your ear level while sitting or slightly higher Make sure the speakers form at least a 20 degree angle with your listening position An angle greater than 55 degrees sounds like two separate speakers rather than forming a continuous image of sound between the two speakers diagram B When using the speaker for video sound place the satellites relatively close to the left and right side of the television monitor forming no more than a 45 degree angle with your listening position diagram C Shelf Placement Place the satellites as close to the edge of the shelf as possible for best sound diagram D If the shelf is at ear level or above it is not necessary to use the Desktop Stand RECOMMENDED DISTANCE APART FOR STEREO 20 55 ANGLE EAR LEVEL OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DISTANCE APART FOR HOME THEATER POWERED SUBWOOFER 45 ANGLE LEVEL WITH CENTER SPEAKER OK A B C Too Close Too Close Flush with edge if possible D 12 12 12 12 CONNECTIONS Volume On Off Control A
5. iniplug to INPUT A C B 13 Other Connection Situations 1 Using the MicroWorks II as a high performance stereo television sound system a A stereo television with audio signal output typically has two RCA type jacks one red one white To connect the Volume On Off Control to these jacks obtain an audio cable adapter with two RCA plugs at one end and a 3 5 mm stereo minijack at the other end Connect the GREEN miniplug of the Volume On Off Control to the adapter s minijack Connect the adapter s red and white RCA plugs to your television s red and white RCA jacks Do not connect to yellow RCA jacks These are video out puts b Some stereo televisions offer a choice of fixed or variable audio output level Choose the variable out put The fixed output level bypasses the television s remote volume control c Turn off your television s internal speakers This control could be located on the front or back control panels of your television or it may be an VIDEO IN 1 2 3 AUDIO OUT VARIABLE VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R VIDEO IN 1 2 3 AUDIO OUT VARIABLE VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R d If you connect the MicroWorks II to a television with variable audio outputs you can still use your televi sion s remote control to adjust overall output Set the MicroWorks II Volume On Off control at the 12 o clock position Then verify that the televisio
6. n s audio output is adequately loud when the televi sion s remote control is increased to it s maximum Increase or decrease the setting on the MicroWorks II Volume On Off Control if adjustment is neces sary then stow it in an out of the way position Signal Cable One 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to two RCA plugs Green miniplug from Volume On Off control Signal Cable One 3 5 mm stereo minijack to two RCA plugs OR Green miniplug from Volume On Off control Minijack to minijack adapter 14 2 Using the MicroWorks II as a sound system for a component CD player Typically there are two RCA type jacks one red one white on the CD player To connect to these jacks obtain a stereo signal cable with two RCA plugs on one end and a 3 5 mm stereo minijack at the other end Connect the RCA plugs to the RCA jacks on the player Connect the Volume On Off Control green miniplug to the minijack of the adapter RIGHT LEFT OUT RIGHT LEFT OUT Signal Cable One 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to two RCA plugs COMPONENT CD OUTPUT Signal Cable One 3 5 mm stereo minijack to two RCA plugs OR Green miniplug from Volume On Off control Green miniplug from Volume On Off control Minijack to minijack adapter 15 15 15 15 Speaker Connections To connect the 2 meter speaker cables two wires at each end Push back the red speaker input tab on a satellite exposing the wire hole Fully i
7. ng material for future transport needs QUICK SETUP If you have connected amplified subwoofer satellite systems before the Connection Diagram on pages 8 9 may be all you need to get set up and operating 5 CARTON CONTENTS A B E C F G H No 10 screws and plastic anchors D A Two Satellite Loudspeakers B Desktop Stands Thumb screws installed on satellites C Wallmount hardware Self adhesive Feet D Hook and Loop fastener for volume control if not used on Desktop Stand E One Subwoofer Amplifier Loudspeaker F Power Adapter AC to AC G Volume On Off Control H 2 Satellite Connection Cables 2 meters Rubber Feet Green to signal source Blue to subwoofer SETUP OPTIONS Cambridge SoundWorks Inc supplies screws and plastic anchors for convenience but it is the speaker purchaser s responsibility to insure that any speaker mounting or placement is secure stable and reliable Cambridge SoundWorks assumes no responsibility for damage to its products or any damage to property resulting from speaker positioning or placement SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER The Subwoofer Amplifier requires no assembly SATELLITES Desktop Placement Each satellite is shipped with a Desktop Stand installed You can also mount the Volume Control to a Desktop Stand see page 12 Shelf Placement or other flat surface without the Desktop Stand A Desktop Stand Removal unsc
8. nsert one of the wires with a red band into the wire hole and release the tab Repeat the procedure with the adjacent speaker wire and the black speaker input tab on that speaker Connect the two wires at the other end of that same speaker cable to the red and black R speaker input tabs on the subwoofer This satellite becomes the Right channel satellite Repeat the preceding process to connect the other satellite making it the Left channel satellite AC Connection and Placement Make sure the Volume On Off Control is in in the Off position Insert the small plug of the Power Adapter into the Subwoofer POWER jack Connect the AC plug to a grounded AC receptacle Place the main speakers and the subwoofer in your preferred positions then use the Volume On Off Control to turn on the power 16 OPERATION AND FINAL ADJUSTMENT 16 16 16 1 Use the Volume Control or the signal source control to vary output level 2 Defeat or cancel any tone control or other sound adjustments within your audio program source Portable CD players may have bass boost switch es and many computer sound programs have audio adjustments concealed in drop down menus 3 If possible play a variety of musical CDs with good deep bass content to judge the best setting of the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control Cleaning The painted surfaces of the satellites and subwoofers should be wiped with a cloth
9. o install the satellites Using Speakers on a Stand F G 8 CONNECTION DIAGRAM AUDIO OUT Computer sound card Portable Playe Insert the green miniplug into your primary music source s stereo minijack output a sound card a stereo TV or a Cambridge Connect a second sound source with a variable output to INPUT B MusicWorks RED Connect the blue miniplug to INPUT A MicroWorks II Volume Control Headphones connect to the Volume On Off control Right Speaker 9 R L R Music er RED RED Left Speaker MicroWorks II Subwoofer Input Panel RED 10 10 10 POSITIONING YOUR SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER Place the Subwoofer cabinet on the floor preferably near a wall Do not place it on a desktop or shelf For the most efficient bass performance place the subwoofer near a corner If the subwoofer is placed away from the intersection of two room surfaces the maximum bass output will be reduced Use the Bass Level control to adjust the bass output to your desired balance Recommended Bass control settings for each type of location are shown SATELLITES Desktop Placement The Desktop Stands improve the sound for both a standing or seated listener Position the satellites so they form a 45 degree angle from your listening position Maximum Bass Output Moderate Bass Output Least Bass Output 45 angle MusicWorks 45 angle Sug
10. rew the thumbscrew to release the satellite B Apply the soft self adhesive feet to the bottom surface of each satellite as shown Wall Mounting With Supplied Hardware Note Use the hook and loop fastener to secure the volume control to a convenient flat surface if not using the Desktop Stand C Apply the soft self adhesive feet to the back of the satellite as shown The feet provide mounting stability and protect the finish of both the wall and the satellite D Install the No 10 screw and anchor in the wall so that its screwhead protrudes about 3 8 inch E Adjust the screw so each satellite can be hung with just a small amount of pressure 6 Apply Feet to Bottom for Flat Surfaces Apply Feet to Back for Wall Mounting on Screwhead Install Mount Speaker A B D C E 7 Remove Invert and Replace Grille Panel Wall Mounting With A Swivel Bracket Contact Cambridge SoundWorks about available swivel brackets F Follow the installation instructions for your particu lar mounting bracket to attach it to a flat surface If desired you can install the whole bracket satellite assembly inverted This places the bracket above the satellite concealing it when viewed from below In this case remove invert and re install the the satellite grille to position the logo correctly Floor Stands G Follow the instructions included with the Newton ST300 Floor Stands t
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