Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks Speaker System User Manual

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PC Works

Speaker System

by Henry Kloss

Installation and Operating Instructions

© 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.

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 SUBWOOF­ER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

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

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

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

WARNING:

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

The serial number for the
on the subwoofer. 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 INSTR UCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and op-

erating instructions should be read before

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the
lite 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

system on an unstable cart, 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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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, 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 built­in 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 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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system during a 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 power­line 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 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 objects

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

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condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

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a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
Cambridge SoundWorks.

system is in proper operating

satellites should be mounted to

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Contents

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

Thank You ............................................................................................... 1

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

Getting Started ........................................................................................ 2

Satellite Cube Connections ...................................................................... 3

Program Source Connections .................................................................. 4

Connecting Music Sources ...................................................................... 5

Mounting The Volume Control ................................................................ 5

Power Connections .................................................................................. 6

Attaching The Stands.............................................................................. 7

Important – Please Read Before Operating Your PCWorks ..................... 8

PCWorks With A Computer ..................................................................... 9

PCWorks As A Music System ................................................................. 10

PCWorks With A TV Set ......................................................................... 11

Using PCWorks Outside The Home ........................................................ 12

Difficulty? .............................................................................................. 12

Mounting The Cubes .............................................................................. 13

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 13

Technical Support ................................................................................. 14

Important – Playback Levels ................................................................. 16

PCWorks Specifications ........................................................................ 16

1-Year Limited Warranty ....................................................................... 17

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Thank You

hank you for purchasing
PCWorks by Henry Kloss.
We think you will find its

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sound quality astonishing

considering its very small size.

At Cambridge SoundWorks, we
started with the assumption that
computer users care no less about
sound quality than music lovers. We
have developed a totally new
speaker system, lavishing as much
effort on its design as on that of our
critically-acclaimed Ensemble
speakers. Thus PCWorks sounds
more like our home stereo systems
than typical “multimedia” speakers.

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Cambridge SoundWorks

1-800-FOR-HIFI

(1-800-367-4434),
8 AM to Midnight,

Eastern time

1 PM to 4 AM

Greenwich Mean Time

In Canada: 1-800-525-4434

Outside US or Canada:

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hifi.com

or e-mail us at [e-mail]

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Inspecting For Damage Getting Started

Examine each speaker unit carefully
for shipping damage. If there is any,
do not install or use the system. For
advice, call the store where you made
your purchase.

Subwoofer/amplifier

All the items shown in the
illustration below should be included
with your system. If anything is
missing, notify your retailer.

Save the carton and its inserts in
case you need to ship or move your
PCWorks system later.

(2) Hook& Loop
fasteners for the

satellite cubes

Stands for cubes (2)

(one each)

For your convenience, an overall
wiring diagram appears on page 13.

One of the first steps in setting
up PCWorks is
connecting the small
“cube” satellite

Red
band

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MAX

MIN

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speakers to the subwoofer. Note
the red band around one lead at
the end of each speaker cable.
This will help you connect speak­ers “in phase” as described on
the next page.

Semipermanent
mounting strip
(1) for attaching
volume control

Satellite Speaker Cubes (2) with 12 ft. speaker wire attached

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DC Power Adapter

Volume Control with 12 ft. audio
connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs*