PCWorks FourPointSurround Speaker System ™ Installation and Operating Instructions © 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within a product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute the risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING AVIS SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating 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 the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
PCWorks FourPointSurround iii Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2 Overview ..................................................................................................... 2 Installation Sequence .................................................................................. 2 Speaker Placement ................
Introduction T hank you for purchasing PCWorks FourPointSurround by Cambridge SoundWorks. PCWorks FourPointSurround lets you experience the full potential of the multichannel sound encoded in today’s latest computer software. We think you will find it adds an exciting new dimension to computer sound and gaming.
Inspecting For 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, call the appropriate number listed in the warranty information. All the items shown in the illustration should be included. If anything is missing, notify the retailer. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to transport your PCWorks FourPointSurround system later.
Speaker Placement 5. Connect the Volume Control to the subwoofer and then to the sound card line outputs. 6. Connect the power supply adapter. 7. Listen to the system and adjust the Subwoofer Level control for the most pleasing bass output. 8. You may wish to experiment with satellite placement briefly before concealing the connecting wires and making the installation more permanent. A The front left and front right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor.
Speaker Wiring Diagram CAMBRIDGE SOUND OUNDWORKS ORKS PCW ORKS F P S ™ BASS LEVEL FRONT LEFT REAR LEFT ™ FRONT REAR FRONT LEFT REAR LEFT AUDIO INPUTS OUR OINT URROUND CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA FRONT LEFT REAR LEFT SPEAKERS FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR RIGHT 12V DC IN POWER ON/OFF FRONT RIGHT 4 REAR RIGHT
Satellite Connections REAR FRONT REAR FRONT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT FRONT REAR FRONT REAR LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT One pair of satellites has 9 feet (3 meter) cables and one pair has 12 feet (4 meter) cables. Typically, 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-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite.
Attaching The Desktop Stands Attaching The Floor Stands For 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). The rear satellites (with their desktop stands attached) may be installed in their floor stands. 1.
Power Supply Adapter Confirm that the power switch is in the “OFF” position. Insert the power supply’s AC plug into the appropriate receptacle. Insert the small DC connector into the “12V DC IN” receptacle on the back of the subwoofer.
The Volume Control R minijack of your soundcard (see “F” SUB plug to the “Front” miniIf you upgrade to a four-channel The PCWorks FourPointSurround diagram I). Leave the “R” LINE jack input on the subwoofer. Leave sound card, connect both “F” and system comes with a separate plug unconnected. Connect the the “R” LINE plug unconnected. “R” LINE and SUB plugs to the wired Volume Control, designed to soundcard and subwoofer and be positioned close at hand and enjoy full surround sound.
Mounting The Volume Control Adjusting Output Level The enclosed mounting strip is semipermanent—it holds well but can be peeled off gently. Be sure that the mounting surface, such as the computer monitor or your desktop, is smooth and clean. In most instances, the PCWorks FourPointSurround Volume 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.
Subwoofer Level Control Playback Levels 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. PCWorks FourPointSurround is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels.
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System Mounting The Satellites Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the satellites. This prevents their higher frequencies from being blocked. It is not necessary for each satellite to be aimed directly at the listener. The relative strength of low bass depends on how close the subwoofer is to intersecting room surfaces.
Specifications PC Works FourPointSurround’s Five-channel Amplifier Specifications Satellite amplifier: One channel driven into a 4 ohm load at less than 1% total harmonic distortion, at 1kHz: 3.5 watts RMS. Subwoofer amplifier: With a 4 ohm load at less than 1% total harmonic distortion, at 100Hz: 10 watts RMS. These specifications apply to a PCWorks FourPointSurround operating from a 120 VAC line and a 12V DC power adapter. Technical Support Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America Creative Labs Inc.
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