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.

Copyright © 2000 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Versio n 1.0

July 200 0
© 2000 Cambri dge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. C ambridge SoundWor ks is a registered trademark , and PlayWorks is a trademark of Cambri dg e Sou ndWorks, Inc.,

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.

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

system on an unstable cart,

PlayWorks

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

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

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

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

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

PlayWorks PS2000

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

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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Dipole Unit Stand Installation

Dipole Unit Stand

Align the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit. Using the Ball-fastener provided,
attach the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit, (see

diagram A)

.

A

Ball-fastener

Dipo le Unit Stand

Tilting the Dipole Unit

Loosen the Ball-fastener below the Dipole Unit Stand to adjust the tilt of the Dipole
Unit. The Dipole Unit can be angled to face you by moving the Dipole Unit back or
forth (see
achieved (see

B

diagram B

diagram C

). Tighten the Ball-fastener once the optimum tilt has been

).

C

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Speaker Placement

D

E

For the best listening effect, place the
Dipole Unit between 50cm and 1.5m
from the listening position and at ear
level if p o ssib le.

Use the Dipole Unit Stand to
tilt the Dipole Unit downwards
to your lis tening po sitio n when
placing the Dipole Unit on your
T.V. or monitor.

F

When placing the Dipole Unit
in front of the T.V. or monitor,
use the Dipole Unit Stand to tilt
the unit upwards to your
listening position. You can
place the Dipole Unit on the
floor, coffee table or desktop.

G

We highly recommend that you place
the Subwoofer on the floor, leave at
least 5 cm (2 inches) of space between
the Subwoofer face and a wall.

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H

J

1

10

2

8
9

3

Rear Panel of Subwoofer

I

5 6

7

4

3

10

Rear Pane l of Dipole Unit

Remote Control

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System Functions

1.

MUTE (On Remote Control)

Press this button once to mute. Press a second time to restore audio output. Y ou
can also enable or disable the mute function by pressing both volume buttons on
the D ip ole U nit togeth e r.

2.

POWER ON/OFF (On Sub woofer)

controls the power supply input from the Power Adapter. This button must be
depressed to activate the Dipole Unit.

3.

POWER (On Remote Cont rol)

and Dipole Unit sets the system to power on and standb y m ode. W hen the system
is turned on for the first time, the default input mode is “Digital” and the effects
selection is “Prism”. Subsequently, when the system is turned on from standby
mode, the last input mode and effect selection is retained.

:

Mutes all output from the PS2000 Digital.

: The POWER button on the Subwoofer

:

The POWER button on the Remote Control

4.

VOLUME (On Dipol e Uni t)

the UP o r D OWN b utton to increase or decrease the v olum e. (This function is also
available on the Remote Control, use the + or - button)

DIGITAL

5.

OPTICAL or CO AXIA L input. Digital input is the default mode when the system
is tu r n e d o n . Opt ic a l in put h a s p riori ty. This bu tton is lo c ated o n the R e mote
Control. (This function is also available on the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE
button) The possible digital input signals are; PCM, 2-Ch AC-3 or 5.1 AC-3.

These signals are auto-detected.

(On Remote Control)

PCM 2-Ch AC-3 5.1 AC-3

:

Adjusts the volume of the entire system. Press

: Selects the digital input source signal for the

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6.

ANALOG (On Remote Control)

:

Selects the analog input source signal
from the analog LINE IN input or both the analog LINE IN and REAR IN inputs
for FourPointSurround sound. FourPointSurround sound is auto-selected when
the front and rear analog inputs are connected. (This function is also available on
the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE button) The possible analog input signals are;
Stereo, FourPointSurround (FPS) and CMSS. These signals are auto-detected.

Stereo CMSSFourPointSurround

:

7. MIX (On Remote Contr ol)

Combines both dig ital an d analog source signals.
The LEDs blink when there is no AC-3 signal. (This function is also available on
the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE button) The possible mixed input signals are;
Analog + 2-Ch PCM, Analog + 2-Ch AC-3, An alog + 5.1-Ch AC -3. Th ese si gnals
are auto-detected.

Analog

+

2-Ch PCM

Note:

For optimum sound reproduction, choose DIGITAL wh en connected to

Analog

+

2-Ch AC-3

Analog

+

5.1-C h A C -3

digital sources or ANALOG when connected to analog sources.

8.

EFFECT (On Remote Control)

:

Processes Digital program material.

Repeated presses of this button step through five different operation modes:

PASS THROUGH>PRISM>CRYSTAL>GHOST>DIMENSION

function is also available on the Dipole Unit, use the EFFECT/CMSS button)

Pass

Through

Crystal Ghost DimensionPrism

Recommended effects selection for 2-channel source materials:

Prism

(default): General purpose including classical music.

Crystal

: Jazz or pop.

Ghost

: Games.

Dimensi o n
Pass through

: Binaural.

: System check and Stereo Dipole pre-encoded materials.

Recommended effects selection for 5-channel source materials:

Prism

(default): General purpose including music.

Crystal

: Drama.

Ghost

: Science Fiction or Adventure movies.

. (This

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Dimension
Pass through

9.

CMSS (On Remote Control)

processes analog 2-channel program material. Repeated presses of this button step
through two different operation modes:
CMSS Music.

Music

sound source.

Movie

enjoyment from an analog sound source. (This function is also available on the
Dipole Unit, use the EFFECT/CMSS button)

: Games.

: System check and Stereo Dipole pre-encoded materials.

:

(Creative Mu lti Speaker Surround)

CMSS

Music>Movie

: Creates a 5.1 speaker soundfield appropriate for music from any analog

: Creates a 5.1 speaker soundfield appropriate for movie or game

MovieMusic

. The default mode is

10.

BASS LEVEL

(On Subwoof er)

:

Turn the Bass Level knob
counter-clockwise to reduce
the bass output.

Turn the Bass Level knob
clockwise to increase the
bass output.

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Surround Reference

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3) delivers five discreet full-range channels (left
front, center, right front, left surround and right surround) plus a separate Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.

Many soundtracks on the latest generation laser discs, DVDs and High Definition

Tele vision (HDT V), are encoded with Dolby Digital technology.

When a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital program source is playing, such as from a game
console, Creative PC-DV D player or DVD player, the Dolb y Digital indicator light
will illuminate automatically.

Note

: Not every section of a DVD will be 5.1-channel encoded. On many D V D s,
only the main mov ie program will be a v ai lable in 5.1 channel soun d. Other supp orting
chapters (like a “Director’s Comment” section) may be in stereo or mono. These
sections will not light the Dolby Digital indicator even though the sound will be
properly reproduced by the PS2000 Digital.

Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS)

CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel sound processor similar in some aspects to a
Dolby Surround Pro Logic processor .

The Music and Movie modes create a virtual 5.1 audio experience.

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Applications

The PS2000 Digital supports many signal
source inputs, both analog and digital. For
example:

1. Game consoles like the PlayStation
2 using the Optical or Line In
connections.

2. DVD players with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) opt ical outputs. DV D players
with coaxial outputs (for example,
the Creative labs PC-DVD Encore)
may also be used.

3. Sound cards that support
DirectSound

®

3D sound processing,
including front and rear 2-channel
minijack line outputs (like Sound
Blaster Live! series or Creative Labs
Sound Blaster PCI series).

4. Conventional 2-channel sound cards
such as Sound Blaster 16 or the
Sound Blaster A WE series can also
be used with the PS2000 Digital, but
these cards will not provide rear
channel output when playing games

using DirectSound

®

3D or its

derivatives.

CD Player

MD Player

DVD Player

VHS Player

P.C.

Cassette Deck

Game Console - Analog Output

Game Console - Digital Output

Tuner

T.V.

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Specifications

PlayWork s PS2000 Digita l

Dipole:
10 watts RMS

Subwoofer:
12 watts RMS

These specifications apply to PS2000
Digital operating from the supplied 15V
3A DC power adapter.

™

EAX is a collection of powerful,
innovative audio technologies.
Developed by Creat iv e's world-class
audio scientists and built into
groundbreaking Personal Digital
Entertainment (PDE) 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.

The PlayWorks PS2000 Digital is a
highly affordable and extremely com pact
Dolby Digital 5.1 speaker solution
targeted at PlayStation 2™. Also, when
used with a 4 channel PC sound card, or
set-top DVD player, the PS2000 Digital
delivers a virtual 5.1 experience.

Featuring innovativ e 5.1 virtualization
technology, full Dolby Digital decoding

is possible from the unique all-in-one
dipole speaker design plus sub woofer . In
addition, when used with a 4-channel
sound card such as the Sound Blaster
Live!, virtualized rear channels ensure a
great listening experience for interactive
3D and EAX-enhanced game titles.

For more information on EAX, be sure to

visit EAX.creative.com

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Technical Support

We are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best te chnical
support.

Note: Before con tacting “European Help Line”, please ensure that you
have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ Appendix. The Creative web site at
www.creative.com
troubleshooting tips.

For fas t and ef f ici ent Techn ic al S upport s ol utions , please us e the Cr e ati ve
Web Support services in the first instance . If y our Creative produc t was
pre-insta ll ed in yo ur compu ter, your primary sourc e of te chnica l sup port
is the Personal Computer supplier who provi ded the system.

gives you access to the latest drivers and

The European support area on our web site at www.creative.com is
contin uously upda ted and contains the following :

FAQ: Access the latest information on Creative

products with advice on how to resolve
co mm o nl y asked qu es ti on s

Solve Your Own Problem: Enter keywords to search the comprehen sive

library of product and technical information

Download Drivers: Quick access to the latest Creative drivers
Library: Find the documents for a w ide range of

Creative products

Email Your Problem: Complete the technical support web form and

submit for a response

Telephone Support: European Telephone Support contact details.

See also European Helpline section in manual
for contact details.

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If You Ha ve a Problem

Please re ta in all con ten ts inc lu di ng pa ckag ing and pro of o f pur ch ase unt il you
are fully satisfied with product.

If you ha ve a pr obl em i nstal l ing or us ing your Cr ea ti ve pr odu ct, p le ase use t he
Creati ve Web Supp or t and/o r Tele pho ne Sup por t serv ic es f or as si stan ce. Note
the following information for reference should you require technical
assistance:

❑ The model and serial number of your Cre ative product
❑ Err o r information on the screen and how it came about
❑ Information on the adapter cards which may be causing a conflict
❑ Hardware configuration information such as the base I/O address,

IRQ line, DMA channels used

❑ Motherboard inf o rmation: BIO S manufacturer/ version and chipset

manufacturer

❑ Type a nd ver si on of your ope rati ng sy st em, e.g ., DOS 6.0, W i ndo ws 3.1x,

Windows 95, Window s 98 or Wi ndows NT

If, after using the Creative support services, you believe your Creative
product to be defective, you should verify the purchase date and the take the
appropriate action as detailed below:

Less than 30 days since date of purchase

Should you r store receipt indicate that the product is less than 30 days old,
you have the option of returning the ful l product to the dealer/retaile r for a
replacement or cr edit. The 30- day time period may not ap ply in all instances ,
so please check the seller’s replacement/ credit terms.

More than 30 days since date of purchase

Contact European Technical Support to clarif y the nature of the problem and
to obtain details of our repair returns procedure. Creat ive Labs requires t hat
all returns for repair/replacement must first be issued with an authorisation
number.

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Returning a product for repair

❑ Cont act T echn ical Su pport to re ceiv e your aut hori sation numb er for repair/

repla cement of product.

❑ T e chnical Su pport will commun icat e how to return th e produc t in quest ion

for repair/repl ac ement.

❑ You should only return the hardware item in question and return it to the

addres s detailed by Technical Support. Pleas e retain all software,
accessories and the original packaging.

❑ Ple ase quote the authorisat ion number clearly on the outside of th e

packaging in which you return the hardware item in question.

❑ Upon receipt of the f aulty item, Creati ve Labs will process your request

and arra nge a return or replacement.

Creative may rep lace or repair the produc t w ith new or re-conditioned parts,
and the faul ty pa rts wi ll be come the p rop er ty of Cre at iv e. Th e wa rran ty per iod
for your repaired/replacement item is 90 days from the date of shipment from
Creative, or what is left on the original item’s warranty, whichever is longer.

To avoid tariffs whe n shipping a pr oduct to C re ative Labs fr om outsi de the
E.U., you mu st com plet e t he re le v an t cu stoms do cum enta ti on befo re shi pping
the product (please allow 30 days).

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Limited Warranty

Creative Labs (Ireland) Limited (“Creative”) warrants to you, th e original
purchaser only, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a perio d of two years after the date of pu rchase, or such
other period as may be expressly specified by Creati ve or required by
applic able law (“Warranty Pe riod”).

Creative’s entire liability and your remedy will be, at Creative’s sole
discretion, the repair or replacement (wit h the same or sim ilar model) of any
hardware or accompanying item (s) not meet ing the “Limited Warra nty”
explained above that is returned to Creative’s authorised distributor or dealer
during the Warranty Per iod with a copy of your receipt.

What this warranty does not cover

Note

: This war ra nty gi v es y ou s pecific le g al right s. You may have ot her right s
which vary from coun try to country. Certain l im itations in this warranty are
not permitted by the jurisdiction of some countries, so some limitations here
may not apply to you.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Creative disclaims all
other warranties and conditions, expressed or implied, including the
conditi ons of quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with
respect t o the use of this product. Cr eative also discl aims any obligation to
support products for all operating environments - for example, by ensuring
interope rability with future versions of software or hardware. In no even t

shall Creative or its lic ensors be liable for any indirect, incident al, special or
consequential lo ss or for any lost profits, savings or data arisi ng from or
relating to the use of this product, even if Creative or its licensors have been
advised o f the possibility of such loss.

Specifically, this warranty does not cove r failures of the product which result
from acc id ent, ab us e, m isu se, al te rati ons (b y perso ns oth er th an Crea tive o r i ts
authorized repair agents), moisture, corrosive environments, shipping, high
voltage surges, or a bnorm al w orki ng con diti ons . T his w arr ant y d oes not co v er
normal wear and tear. Yo u are specifically advised to take a backup copy of
any software provided with the Creative product for security purposes.

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Creative European Help Line

CREA TIVE LABS (IRELAND) L TD.,

Technical Support Department,
Ballycoolin Bu siness P ark, B lanchards town, D ublin 15,
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