Cambridge Audio PS2000 User Manual

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User’s Guide

PlayWorks PS2000 Digita l

Informat ion in this document is subject to ch ange without notice and does not represent a commit m ent on the par t of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technolo gy Ltd. The s oftware described in t his document is furnis hed under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the sof tware on any other medi um except as specifically allow ed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.

Newton, MA. Creative, the Creativ e logo and Sound Blaster are registere d trademarks, and EAX, the EAX logo, PC-D V D , Encore and Creative Multi-Speaker-Surround are trademarks o f Creat i v e Technolog y , Ltd. Play Stati on is a t rademar k of Sony Comput er Ent ertai nmen t, Inc. Dolb y , Dol by D igita l, Pr o Lo gic and A C-3 ar e tra demark s of Dol by Laborator ies. All rights reserved. All other brand s and products name s are trademarks or registered trademarks of the ir respecti ve owners. A ll specificat ions are subject to change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.

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Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

This device is intended to be installed by the user in a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM A T or

CAUTION:

compatible personal computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/ installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipme nt is suitable for userinstalled application cards.

Modif icatio ns

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

W ARNING :

shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or

Compli ance

This product conforms to the following Council Directive:

❑ Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).

Important Notice

The serial number for the PlayWorks PS2000 Digital is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and

operating instructions should be read before the 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 laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES - Do not place the

PS2000 Digital

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The subwoofer or satellites may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, 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.

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system on an unstable cart,

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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 plac ed 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 he at s ources such as radiators, heat register s, s t oves, and other products (including amplifiers) t hat 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 products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

POLARIZA TION - The subwoofer may be

equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent 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 PRO TECTION - 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 - For added protection for the

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lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the subwoofer due to lightning and power-line surges.

OVERLOADING - Do not ov erload 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.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service the

subwoofer yourself as opening or remo ving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMA GE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug

the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

system during a

b) If liquid has been spilled, or object have

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) If the 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

Digital

system, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the

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proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

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be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks.

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system is in

satellites should

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PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

Contents

Inventory.................................................................................................. 5

Speaker System Connections ...................................................................6

Signal Source Connections......................................................................6

System Connection Diagram ................................................................... 7

Dipole Unit Stand Installation .................................................................8

Speaker Placement...................................................................................9

System Functions................................................................................... 1 1

Surround Reference ............................................................................... 14

Applications........................................................................................... 15

EAX ....................................................................................................... 16

Specifications ......................................................................................... 16

Technical Support.................................................................................. 17

Limited Warranty................................................................................... 20

Thank you for buying PlayWorks PS2000 Digital by Cambridge SoundWorks, a revolutionary two piece Dolby Digital speaker solution for PlayStation 2™.

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Inventory

Examine each unit carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not in stall or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. Save the shipping carton and inserts in case you hav e to transport th e system later.

Subwo of e r

Dipole Unit

15V 3A DC Power Adapter

and Ball-fastener

Remote Contro l

“AA”- Size Battery (2)

Optical Cable

Dual Fem ale RC A Adap terDipole Unit Stand

Pas te this beh ind

the Remote Co ntrol.

Tandem Audio Cable

SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)

Stereo to Dual RCA Cable Dipole DIN Cable

Paste this on the side

of the Dipole Unit.

LED Indicator

Labels

Dual RCA to RCA Cable

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Speaker System Connections

Speaker Connections

Using the Dual RCA to RCA plug, connect the R (right) and L (left) Speaker inputs located on the back panel of the Dipole Unit to the corresponding Speaker outputs on the Subwoofer.

Using the Dipole DIN cable, connect the D IN jack o f the Dipole Unit to the DIN jack of the Subwoofer.

For information on connections to signal sources, refer to “System Connection Diagram” on page 7.

Power Supply Adapter Connections

Confirm the pow er switch on the Subwoofer is in the “OFF” position. Insert the Power Adapter’s A C plug into an appropriate receptacle. Insert the small DC connector into the jack on the back of the Subwoofer.

15V DC IN

Signal Source Connections

Dolby Digital source

Connect the Dolby Di gital/SPD IF output of your signal source to the Subwoofer’s

Dolby Digital (AC-3) SPDIF IN

using the or the

SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)

Optical Cable

Game consoles

Connect the optical output of the game console (e.g. PlayStation 2) to the

Optical

input with the

If the optical connection is not

available or is being utilized, use the

Stereo to Dua l RCA Cable Dual Female RC A Adap t e r

to the game console’s RCA output of the multiple A/V plug.

Optical Cable

and the

to connect

Fo r devi ce s w ith op tica l ou t put

Connect the optical output of these devices (e.g. CD or MD players) to the

Optical

input with the

Note:

Optical connections have priority over coaxial (SPDIF RCA to RCA) connections.

Optical Cable

jack

For all other sound cards

Tandem Audio Cabl e

Use the the lime-green stereo miniplugs from the Line Out minijack output of your sound card to the Subwoofer. Connect the black stereo miniplugs from the Rear Out minijack output of your sound card (if present) to the Subwoofer .

Line In

Rear In

minijack input of the

. Connect

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System Connection Diagram

Game C onsole e.g.

PlayStation 2

CD Player MD Player

Sound Car d Optical

Output

To th e Digital Coaxia l Ou tp ut

PC-DVD Encore

DVD Player

Sound Card

Optical Output

To wall AC Receptacle

To the Digital Optical Output

Optical Cable

SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)

R (red) L (white)

Stereo to Dual RCA Ca ble

Stereo to Dual RCA Cable

Tandem Audio Cable

Subwoofer

Dual Female-to-Female

RCA Adapter

Game Con so le e.g.

PlaySt ation 2

V.C.R.

Cassette Deck

Tuner

Sound Card Output

e.g. Sound Blaster Live!

R (red )

L (white)

Dipo le Unit

Power Adapter

Dipo le DI N Cabl e

Dual RCA to RCA Cable

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