Cambridge SoundWorks FPS1800 User Manual

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IMPORTANT

The lightningflash,witharrowhead
within an equilateral triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within a
product’s enclosure that maybe of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to people.

TOPREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVESUBWOOFER’S
COVER. NO USER­SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.

READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

CAUTION: T OPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,

MA TCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

ATTENTION:POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANSLA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE
DECHOCELECTRIQUE, NEPAS
DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE
DU HAUT P ARLEUR. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DES PIECES
INTERIEURES N’EST REQUIS.
TOUT SERVICED’ENTRETIEN
NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE
PARDUPERSONNEL
D’ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for your FPS1800 islocatedonthe
subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a
secure area. This is for your security.

The exclamation point within an
equilateraltrianglealerts youtothe
presence of important operating
and maintenance (service)
instructions.

COMPLIANCE

THIS PRODUCT
CONFORMS TO
THE FOLLOWING
COUNCIL
DIRECTIVE:

DIRECTIVE 89/ 336/
EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC
(EMC), 73/ 23/ EEC
(LVD)

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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.
ATTACHMEN TS – 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.
ACCESSORIES – Do not place the FPS1800
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 products
intended to operate from battery power or
other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
POLARIZATION – 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 PROTECTION – Power­supply 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 FPS1800 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.
SERVICING – 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:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

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) 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 FPS1800 system,
ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the FPS1800
system is in proper operating condition.

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Speaker Placement ............................................................................................. 2

Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls .................................................................... 3

Installing Desktop Stands.................................................................................. 3

Volume Control/Power Switch............................................................................ 4

Audio Source Connections ................................................................................. 5

Connecting Speakers .......................................................................................... 6

Controlling Noise and Distortion ....................................................................... 7

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 7

EAX..................................................................................................................... 8

1-Year Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 8

Technical Support/Customer Service.................................................................. 9