Cambridge SoundWorks FPS2000 User Manual

FourPointSurround™ FPS2000 Digital

Multimedia Speaker System

Installation and Operating Instructions

© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.

Notice for the USA

FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more
of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the distance between the

equipment and receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/ TV technician.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules, this device must be installed with computer
equipment certified to comply with the Class B
limits.

CAUTION:

This symbol indicates that the marked item may be hot and should not be touched
without taking care.

• To minimize the risk of burns or other injuries to children, position the device
such that hot surfaces are out of their reach.

• To minimize the risk of fire, keep flammable materials like paper and cloth (for
example, curtains) away from the hot surfaces.

Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

All cables used to connect the computer and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with non- certified computers or non­shielded cables may result in interference to radio
or television reception.

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

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Notice for Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio interference as specified in the Canadian
Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE
“B” d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le
Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les
règlements d’interfèrence radio.

Declaration of Conformity

According to the FCC96 208 and ET95- 19

Manufacturer/
Importer’s Name: Creative Labs Inc.

Manufacturer/
Importer’s Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard

declares under its sole responsibility that the
product

Trade Name: Creative Labs/

Model Number: CSW1500

has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
requirement for Class B devices and found
compliant with the following standards:

EMI/ EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15
Subpart B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.

Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles
FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes:

1. Le matériel ne peut étre source d’interférences
et

2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y
compris celles pouvant provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.

Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
January 18, 1999

Milpitas, CA. 95035

United States

Tel: [phone]

Cambridge SoundWorks

This product conforms to the following Council

Compliance

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

73/23/EEC (LVD)

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

The serial number for the FPS2000 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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WARNING: To prevent
fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

Important Notice

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper-

ating instructions should be read before the

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ellite 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 Power Supply

Adapter 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

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

amplified subwoofer/sat-

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system on an unstable cart, stand,

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer
and to prevent it from overheating. 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 openings 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 power supply 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 sup-

ply 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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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 overload wall out-

lets, 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 speak­ers or the subwoofer.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service any

part of the
opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other haz­ards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser­vice personnel.

system during a lightning

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yourself as

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug

the power supply from the wall outlet or
other power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the fol­lowing conditions:
a) When the power supply adapter or plug
is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the subwoofer.
c) If the subwoofer or power supply adapter
has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the

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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 replace-

ment parts are required, be sure the ser­vice technician has used replacement
parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks
or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any

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

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erating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

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

does not operate

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system is in proper op-

satellites should be

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Contents

FourPointSurround

FPS2000 Digital

Multimedia Speaker System

Introduction ................................................................................................ 1

Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2

Overview ..................................................................................................... 2

Installation Sequence .................................................................................. 2

Speaker Placement ...................................................................................... 3

Speaker Wiring Diagram ............................................................................. 4

Satellite Connections ................................................................................... 5

Attaching The Floor Stands ......................................................................... 6

Power Supply Adapter ................................................................................. 7

Audio Signal Connections ........................................................................... 7

Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN .................................. 8

Volume Control ............................................................................................ 8

Using The Volume Control ........................................................................... 9

Mounting The Volume Control .................................................................... 9

Adjusting Output Level ............................................................................. 10

Bass Level Control ..................................................................................... 10

Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ..................................................... 11

Mounting The Satellites ............................................................................ 11

Important .................................................................................................. 12

Specifications ............................................................................................ 12

Technical Support ..................................................................................... 12

1-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 13

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Introduction

hank you for purchasing

FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital

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by Cambridge SoundWorks.

The FPS2000 Digital is the first
multimedia speaker system to
support DirectSound
Environmental Audio in true
multichannel, digitally transfered
sound. It 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.

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Cambridge SoundWorks

1-877-YES-HIFI

(1-877-937-4434),
8 AM to Midnight,

Eastern time

1 PM to 4 AM

Greenwich Mean Time

Outside US:

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.cambridgesoundworks.com

or e-mail us at

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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, or if
anything is missing, call the store
where the system was purchased
or refer to the “Technical Support”
section on pages 12-13.

Save the carton and its inserts in
case you need to transport your
FPS2000 Digital system later.

Overview

The four small satellite speakers of the
FPS2000 Digital are magnetically
shielded. They can be placed next to a
computer monitor. The subwoofer/
amplifier is not shielded and should
be placed at least 18 inches away from
a computer monitor.

The subwoofer is designed to sit
on the floor beneath a desk, and
sounds best in this position. The
satellites used for the front left and
right channels should flank the
computer monitor. The satellites
used for the rear left and right
channels can be placed on the
desktop, on floor stands, or

attached to other sites (using screws).

Installation Sequence

1. Read through the instructions
before installing the speakers.
The instructions assume you have
a 4-channel sound card–one that
supports DirectSound
has separate front and rear stereo
minijack outputs. If your sound
card has a single stereo minijack
line output, please read the note
under “Audio Signal
Connections” on page 7.

2. Place the satellites and the sub­woofer at appropriate sites near
your computer. Attach the stands,
if necessary.

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3. To help you identify each
satellite’s channel, apply the
appropriate preprinted label to
the rear of each satellite.

4. Connect the four satellites to the
back of the subwoofer enclosure.
Leave all the wires accessible.

5. Connect your sound card
outputs to the subwoofer.

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