Cambridge Soundworks Model 12 User Manual

Instructions for:

The Model Twelve

Transportable

Component

Music System

by Henry Kloss

Contents

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. i, ii

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

Unpacking And Checking For Shipping Damage ...................................... 2

Connections .............................................................................................. 3

Controls .................................................................................................... 5

Speaker Placement ................................................................................... 6

Difficulty ................................................................................................... 7

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

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.

READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT OPEN

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE AMPLIFIER’S
COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS DEMONTER LE
COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR.
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DES PIECES
INTERIEURES N’EST REQUIS.TOUT
SERVICE D’ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE
EFFECTUE QUE PAR DU PERSONNEL
D’ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of the
presence of important operating and main­tenance (servicing) instructions in the lit­erature accompanying this product.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

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

TO PREVENT FIRE OR

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and op-

erating instructions should be read before

Model Twelve

the

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and

operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the

amplifier and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating

and user 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

Model Twelve

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 any part of

Model Twelve

the
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Posi­tion the parts of the
ing to the instructions.

is operated.

near water—for example,

on an unstable cart,

Model Twelve

accord-

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the

Model Twelve

ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
the amplifier 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
placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventila­tion is provided.

HEAT - All parts of the

be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and
other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The

should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the power sup­ply label. If you are not sure of the type of
power source to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.

POLARIZATION - The power supply adapter

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.

amplifier are provided for

Model Twelve

should not be

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Model Twelve

should

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - AC power

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 power supply
adapter.

LIGHTNING - For added protection for the

Model Twelve

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
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

Model Twelve

moving covers may expose you to dan­gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

system during a lightning

Model Twelve

yourself as opening or re-

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug

the power supply adapter of the

Twelve

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 objects
have fallen into the subwoofer.
c) If the

Model Twelve

to rain or water.
d) If the

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normally by following the operating in­structions; or exhibits a distinct change
in performance.

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e) If the
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 part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any

service or repairs to the
ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the
is in proper operating condition.

has been exposed

does not operate

has been dropped

Model

Model Twelve

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,

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Introduction

hank you for choosing the
Model Twelve Transportable
Component Music System.
In most respects, you will find

T

that Model Twelve operates much
like any other component stereo
system and is easier to set up. If the
satellite speaker concept is new to
you, please pay particular attention
to the instructions on “Speaker
Placement” (page 6). Like all
component music systems, Model
Twelve’s sound is greatly influenced
by where its speaker units are
placed in the listening room. Model
Twelve’s two small satellite speakers
and separate BassCase

®

low-

frequency unit provide far greater
placement flexibility than conven­tional speakers. Place them
casually, and chances are Model
Twelve will sound good. But take
the time to experiment with
speaker placement and Model
Twelve can sound astonishing–as
good or better than far larger and
more elaborate systems. Speaker
placement can make that
much difference.

If you have any questions, don’t
hesitate to contact the store where
you purchased Model Twelve, or call
a Cambridge SoundWorks Audio/
Video Consultant directly, toll-free.

Cambridge SoundWorks

1-877-YES-HIFI

(1-877-937-4434)

24 hours a day,

every day

In Canada: 1-800-987-9104

Outside US or Canada:

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.cambridgesoundworks.com

E-mail:

[e-mail]

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