Cambridge SoundWorks FPS1800 Speaker System User Manual
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1. satellite Insert bare end of red banded cable into hole Repeat for unmarked cable o e WZ on io FPS1800 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM Volume Control Power Switch O Attach the Volume Control holder only to a mounting surface that is smooth and clean for example the side of your computer monitor O The Front Rear Balance Control need not be adjusted more than gt gt wees during any onpi tee 1 Peel off the protective strip from one side O See Controlling Noise and of the mounting tape Distortion on page 7 for related 3 Remove the remaining mounting information strip Front Rear Balance Control Master Level Control 2 Press the exposed adhesive side firmly against the Volume Control 4 Press the Volume Control firmly against the mounting surface aa mths A FPS1800 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 18 2000 5 39 PM Audio Source Connections Zs i Q To computer audio card or 4 channel player Front Lime green and Rear Black miniplugs To 2 channel computer audio card Front Lime green miniplugs only To stereo players NT APEAKERB To Front jack To Front jack Audio connection cable Audio connection cable Minidisc Player Audio connection cable Front Lime green miniplugs only 5 a ae A FPS1800 fm Page 6 Tuesday July2. Contents VEMO naniii nii Speaker Placement 0 0 ssceeeeeeee Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls Installing Desktop Stands Volume Control Power Switch Audio Source Connections Connecting Speakers sssr Controlling Noise and Distortion Specifications oc eeeseeseceeeeeneees 1 Year Limited Warranty Technical Support Customer Service Ge A FPS1800 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM OPTIONAL ITEM Inventory O Examine each unit carefully If O Save the carton and its inserts in anything is missing or damaged case you need to ship or move do not install or use the system your FPS1800 system later Contact the retailer where the system was purchased Tripod Stands available from www creative com Audio Connection Cable Satellite Speakers 4 Desktop Stands for Satellites 4 5 meter 15 feet Speaker Strips of Rubber Pads 2 Cables for Rear Satellites 2 000o ted inoea avau inoue 15V DC 3A Power Adapter Volume Control with Holder Mounting Tape for Volume Control Screws and Plastic Anchors 2 Identification Labels varies from country to country a aa e ae A FPS1800 fm Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM Speaker Placement O For the strongest bass output O To connect the cables correctly Caution place the subwoofer on the floor later use the i
3. 18 2000 4 48 PM Connecting Speakers Front Left Satellite Place the left satellites to your left side Front Right Satellite and the right satellites to your right Adjust the Bass Level control to achieve the bass Rear Left Satellite output you like Rear Right Satellite To power source Note Disconnect from power source if not in use for more than a few days fo Volume Control Dm To audio source e g computer audio card 4 channel player CD player See page 5 Audio Connection Cable Power Supply Adapter a aa pe IZ id FPS1800 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM Controlling Noise and Distortion FPS1800 has high input sensitivity so it may amplify the hum and hiss inherent in some audio program sources This noise is not due to a fault in the speaker system You can minimize this background noise by following these guidelines O Decide which volume control you would like to use as the master level control the FPS1800 volume control or the program source s volume control If you choose to use the FPS1800 volume control first set the program source s volume control high at least 70 of the maximum level Where there is more than one software level control set all volume controls high Then leave the controls Use the FPS1800 volume control to adjust overall output If you choose to use
4. subwoofer the FPS1800 is an excellent EAX speaker system With it you will experience truly immersive 3D Positional Audio when used with the powerful Sound Blaster Live family of audio cards It is also the perfect multi channel speaker system for use with Creative s other cool EAX enabled products such as the NOMAD Jukebox For more information on EAX be sure to visit EAX creative com 1 Year Limited Warranty o the original purchaser Cambridge SoundWorks Inc will warrant the speaker system to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase With respect to defects Cambridge SoundWorks will at its option replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor 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 where the FPS7800 was purchased This is the sole and expressed warranty This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise In no event shall Cambridge SoundWorks be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other than the obligat
5. the program source s volume control first set the program source s volume control high at least 70 of the maximum level Then adjust the FPS1800 volume control until the distortion is inaudible Set the FPS1800 volume control aside Use instead the program source s volume control to adjust overall output Adjust the output control of your audio card until the noise disappears This may require trial and error Specifications FPS1800 Five Channel Amplifier Satellite speaker 8 watts RMS per channel Subwoofer 22 watts RMS These specifications apply to FPS1800 operating from the supplied 15 V DC 3A power adapter o a SP ag ss EAX is a collection of powerful innovative audio technologies Designed by Creative s world class audio scientists and built into groundbreaking Personal Digital Entertainment PDE Internet solutions EAX is changing the way audio is experienced EAX offers advanced interactive audio and high definition sound to a new generation of portable audio appliances audio applications and Internet services Advanced technologies for incredible cutting edge audio are built into powerful tools EAX enabled products let you shape and customize your audio experience and include advanced audio features for music composition and sound design A FPS1800 fm Page 8 Wednesday July 19 2000 7 28 PM With its four compact amplified satellite speakers and separate
6. ERVICING Do not attempt to service the subwoofer yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is eee b If liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the subwoofer c If the subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water d If the subwoofer does not operate normally by following the operating instructions or exhibits a distinct change in performance e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the FPS7800 system ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the FPS 800 system is in proper operating condition Ge oo Page 0 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM FourPointSurround FPS1800 Thank you for buying Cambridge SoundWorks FourPointSurround FPS1800 a powerful surround sound system ideal for intense gaming
7. FourPointSurround FPS 1800 Multimedia Speaker System Installation and Operating Instructions a Cover fm Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 49 PM CAMERID ED OUNDWORK 311 Needham Street Newton MA USA 02464 1 877 367 4434 Fax 617 527 3194 www cambridgesoundworks com or e mail us at info cambridgesoundworks com 0200000000015 Rev A A FPS1800 fm Page 2 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM Vv lt ilss ORIENT WARNING AVIS T SHOCK HAZARD RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead TO PREVENT THE RISK OF POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle alerts ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS equilateral triangle alerts you to the you to the presence of uninsulated REMOVE SUBWOOFER S DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE presence of important operating dangerous voltage within a COVER NO USER ENTRETIEN DES PIECES and maintenance service product s enclosure that may be of SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE INTERIEURES N EST REQUIS instructions sufficient magnitude to constitute a REFER SERVICING TO TOUT SERVICE D ENTRETIEN risk of electric shock to people QUALIFIED SERVICE NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE PERSONNEL PAR DU PERSONNEL D ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE COMPLIANCE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING THIS PRODUCT MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE TO PREVE
8. NT FIRE OR SHOCK CONFORMS TO SLOT INSERT FULLY HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS THE FOLLOWING APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR COUNCIL MOISTURE DIRECTIVE ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA DIRECTIVE 89 336 PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE IMPORTANT NOTICE EEC 92 31 EEC CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET The serial number for your FPS1800 is located on the A 73 23 EEC POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND subwoofer Please write this number down and keep it ina secure area This is for your security gt gt FPS1800 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FPS1800 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 the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use the subwoofer near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundr
9. dentification labels O Do not place the subwoofer near in a corner provided to mark the satellites your monitor on the work surface o Place the front satellites to the and their cables or on a shelf sides of your monitor O Keep the path between you and the satellites clear Rear satellites mounted on walls Rear satellites placed at the extreme Rear satellites mounted on tripods behind you corners of your desk if purchased aa ths id FPS1800 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM o Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls Installing Desktop Stands O Mount the rear satellites only on walls that are structurally sound Drill a hole about 0 5 cm inch deep into wall 2 Tap plastic anchor into hole until it is flush with wall Screw a M5 x 25 mm screw into anchor leaving about 0 5 cm 1 4 inch protruding 5 Slip keyhole slot of each rear satellite onto protruding screw O Position the satellites behind you and slightly above ear level 4 Apply rubber pads on the back of each rear satellite 1 Apply identification label to back of satellite Push back red tab on and release tab to lock insert into black tab Insert attachment arm into socket at back of satellite Thread satellite cable through hole in desktop stand 5 Apply identification label to cable Note Typically the shorter 3 meter cables are used for the front satellites
10. ions set forth above To ensure warranty coverage it is incumbent upon the original purchaser to contact the retailer where the FPS 800 was purchased and inform them of the defect within the warranty period The only acceptable method of establishing warranty status is a copy of the original proof of purchase indicating customer s name and purchase date o IZ id FPS1800 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 18 2000 4 48 PM Technical Support Customer Service Inside U S A Canada and Latin America Creative Labs Inc Technical Support 1523 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater OK 74075 Tel 1 405 742 6622 Fax 1 405 742 6633 Operating hours Central Time Daily 8 00 a M 12 Midnight To reach Technical Support via the Internet visit our web site at http www creativehelp com You can reach Customer Service by phone at 1 800 998 1000 Mon Fri 8 00 A M 7 00 P M Central Time You can also use our Faxback service at 1 405 372 5227 Inside Asia Creative Technology Ltd Technical Support 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Tel 65 895 4100 Fax 65 569 6640 Operating hours Singapore Time Mon Fri 9 00 A M 6 00 P M Sat Sun amp Public Holidays closed To reach Technical Support via the Internet visit our web site at http www creative asia com support 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks Inc All rights reserved Cambridge SoundWorks and SoundWorks are registered
11. trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks Inc Newton MA All other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Actual contents may differ from those pictured e
12. ucts intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions POLARIZATION The subwoofer may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the subwoofer LIGHTNING Unplug the FPS7800 system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the subwoofer due to lightning and power line surges OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into the subwoofer through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the subwoofer S
13. y tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place the FPS 800 system on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The subwoofer or satellites may fall causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks or sold with the product Any mounting of the satellites or subwoofer should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from overheating and 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 subwoofer should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Cambridge SoundWorks instructions have been adhered to HEAT The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat POWER SOURCES The subwoofer should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For prod
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