Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks Speaker System User Manual

™

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.

amplified subwoofer/satel-

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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.

®

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]

1

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

S

SUB

TO

OUND

MAX

MIN

SOURCE

W

FROM

ORKS

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

2

DC Power Adapter

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

Satellite Cube Connections

Connect the speaker wire from one
satellite to the right speaker
output (+ R –) of the subwoofer.
Connect the conductor with the
red band to the red (+) terminal.
Connect the other conductor to the
black (–) terminal.

Use of the Bass Level control is described in each of
the applications sections that follow; for now simply
set it at the midway (12 O’Clock) position.

Connect the speaker wire from
the other satellite to the left
speaker output (– L +) of the
subwoofer.

Connecting the two cubes identi­cally assures that they operate “in
phase” (their cones move in and

Subwoofer Control Panel

out together). “Out of phase” con­nections can muddy the stereo
effect. Solo voices, which should
appear to come from a point be­tween the two cubes, will sound
“split” between them.

Notes

The satellite amplifiers inside the
specifically designed to drive the
Do not connect these left and right amplifier outputs to any
other speakers or any kind of signal processing device.

You can splice more standard speaker wire or regular
18-gauge lamp cord onto the 12-ft. speaker wires supplied
using wire nuts; visit your store or call Cambridge Sound­Works at 1-800-FOR-HIFI to purchase additional wire.

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subwoofer are
cube satellites.

Right

Satellite

Cube

To connect speaker wires to
subwoofer, push on the
spring-loaded tab above
each connector, insert bared
end of wire, then release tab
to lock wire in place.

Speaker wire

BASS
LEVEL

AUDIO
INPUT

12V DC IN

POWER
ON/OFF

Red band

CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

SPEAKERS

RL

Left
Satellite
Cube

Red band

3

Program Source Connections

SPKR

OUT

LINE
OUT

Connect the PCWorks Volume
Control’s FROM SOURCE lead to
the audio output of your computer
or other program source. Connect
the TO SUB lead to the audio input
of the PCWorks’ subwoofer as
shown. The control can be
mounted on the side of your
computer monitor or other surface
using the adhesive strip provided
(see opposite page).

Your program source may have
separate left and right “RCA style”
outputs instead of a stereo mini­jack. If so, you will need a “Y”
conversion adapter (visit your store
or call Cambridge SoundWorks at
1-800-FOR-HIFI).

If the program source has its
own level control, set it at least
half-way up, and then use the
PCWorks Volume Control to
achieve your preferred playback
level. If there’s audible hum or

hiss, or if the PCWorks Volume
Control adjustment range is unsatis­factory, readjust the program source’s
level control up or down (and the
PCWorks Volume Control accordingly).

Computer CPU/
program source

Subwoofer

BASS
LEVEL

CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS

AUDIO
INPUT

12V DC IN

POWER
ON/OFF

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

RL

TO SUB lead

SPEAKERS

FROM

SOURCE

lead

FROM

SOURCE

TO

SUB

Volume Control

ORKS

W

MIN

OUND

S

MAX

Computer monitor

4

Connecting Music Sources

OFF 1 2

BASS BOOST

Some portable players have “bass boost”
circuits designed for their small
headphones. Switch these circuits OFF

MIN

when playing through

MAX

BASS
LEVEL

CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS

AUDIO
INPUT

12V DC IN

POWER
ON/OFF

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Subwoofer Control Panel

PC Works

.

SPEAKERS

RL

PHONES

LINE
OUT

Program Source

When connecting tape
and CD players, it is
generally preferable to
use the headphone
output; fixed “line out”
outputs will work, but
any noise present in the
player may be more
audible at high levels.

FROM

TO

SOURCE

SUB

DCIN

ORKS

W

OUND

S

Mounting The Volume Control

The enclosed mounting strip is
semipermanent—it holds well but
can be peeled off gently. Be sure that
the mounting surface, such as the
computer monitor or your desktop,
is smooth and clean.

FROM

TO

SOURCE

SUB

ORKS

W

OUND

S

MIN

MAX

Remove protective paper from one

1

side to reveal adhesive.

Remove remaining paper strip.

3

Press exposed adhesive side

2

firmly against back of volume
control.

FROM

SOURCE
TO
SUB

ORKS

W

MIN

OUND

S

MAX

Press control firmly against

4

mounting surface
(desktop, keyboard or monitor).

5

Power Connections

Connect the AC-to-DC Power Adapter to the
PCWorks 12V DC input. The power supply for
the PCWorks stays on all the time the sub­woofer is plugged in. For this reason, it may
remain warm to the touch. This is normal,
but it’s a good idea to unplug the unit when
you are away for a week or more.

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP­TACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION:
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT, OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

PC Works

can operate from
12V DC sources such as a cars’
electrical system

USE ONLY A C1P43012 CAR
ADAPTER FROM CAMBRIDGE
SOUNDWORKS

PC Works

BASS
LEVEL

AUDIO
INPUT

12V DC IN

POWER
ON/OFF

Subwoofer Control Panel

CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

SPEAKERS

RL

ONLY after making all other connections, plug into normal
household or office electrical outlet (120 VAC).

6

Attaching The Stands

For most applications, the cube
speakers should be attached to their
desktop stands. Install each stand
by inserting it into the “
shaped socket in the back of each
satellite. Make sure to feed the
wire through the cut-out in the top
of the stand’s back panel.

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Playback Levels

PCWorks is intended for individual
or small group listening and will
achieve surprisingly high output
levels. However, playing the sys­tem continuously at overly loud,
distorted levels on heavy bass
program material may cause its
internal fuse to blow.

The fuse can be replaced only by
a qualified representative. To
avoid this inconvenience and a
possible non-warranty repair
charge, reduce the playback vol­ume when the system shows
obvious signs of stress, i.e. it
sounds “raspy,” “fuzzy,” and/or
“muddy.”

Controlling Background Noise and Distortion

The PCWorks has high input
sensitivity, so it will work well
with low signal output program
sources (like some TVs or comput­ers). This same high sensitivity
will amplify hum or hiss present at
the output of some strong program
sources.

If hum or hiss is heard coming
from the PCWorks speakers when
there should be no sound coming
from your program source, it is
probably because the PCWorks
Volume Control is set to a high
setting and your program source’s
output level control is set to a low
setting. To reduce the background
hum and noise, use one of the
following two approaches:

1. For program sources where it is
convenient to use the PCWorks
Volume Control:
Set the program source’s vol­ume control to a high setting
(70% of its range or higher).
Please note that some computer
systems may have two software
level controls that work at the
same time (for instance, your
sound card’s software control
and your operating system’s
sound output control). All of
these level controls should be
set to a high setting. Use the PC
Works Volume Control to adjust
the overall output level, leaving
any other controls at their
higher settings.

2. For program sources with their
own convenient volume control,
like a remote-controlled TV:

Set the program source’s vol­ume control to a high setting (70%
of its range or greater). Adjust the
PCWorks Volume Control to a
setting where hum and hiss are
inaudible. Leave the PCWorks
Volume Control at this setting and
set it aside. Use the output level
control of the program source to
control the overall output of the
system.

Keep in mind, PCWorks has
sonic fidelity sufficient to reveal
noise and distortion inherent in
many digital sound processors.
You may not have noticed these
imperfections before, even with so­called “CD-equivalent” cards.

Background noise present in a
few, fixed-level program sources
may be audible when the PCWorks
Volume Control is set to a high
level and program material is
silent or playing at a low level.
This behavior is intrinsic to the
fixed-level signal source and is not
the fault of PCWorks.

8

PC Works With A Computer

Install the stands in the cubes and place them to
either side of the monitor, aimed straight ahead.
The cubes are magnetically shielded

Place the subwoofer on the floor under your
desk or workstation, back against the wall. Do

not

place it up on the work surface or a shelf,
which could result in disappointing bass
performance (see text to the right). The
subwoofer is also magnetically shielded.

• Have a clear line of sight from
your listening position to
the cubes.

• The ear cannot locate the source
of low-bass, which is why the
subwoofer should go on the floor,
out of sight. The face of the
subwoofer must be at least 4
inches from the nearest vertical
surface, however.

• If you can’t place the woofer on
the floor against a wall as shown,
the subwoofer’s output will
decrease. Advance the Bass
Level Control to compensate.

• On the other hand, if the sub­woofer sits in a corner on the
floor, it may sound bass-heavy.
In this case, try decreasing the
Bass Level control setting.

• Set the Bass Level control for best
bass balance, then forget it. It is
not intended to be adjusted
regularly to compensate for
differences in recordings.

9

PC Works As A Music System

For recorded performers to
appear “on stage” in front of
you, place the cubes to form a

MOZART

Symphonies
No. 39 & 41

Place the subwoofer on the floor against a
wall (surfaces that acoustically support the
bass). Placing it out from the wall and/or up
on a shelf could result in disappointing bass
performance (see text).

roughly equal-sided triangle
with your favorite listening
position. But by all means,
take advantage of their tiny
size and experiment liberally
with their placement (see text
for suggestions).

• Have a clear line of sight from your
listening position to the cubes.

• If the cubes are fairly close to
the listener (3-4 ft.), it’s best to
have them at ear level. For
greater cube/listener distances,
try placing them down on the
floor, up near the ceiling or
anywhere in between.

• Use your imagination, and try
different locations for the cubes—
on window sills, for example, or on
a bookshelf as shown.

• The ear cannot locate the source of
low-bass, so the subwoofer does
not have to be very close to the
cubes. It can be hidden by furni­ture. The face of the subwoofer
must be at least 4 inches from the
nearest vertical surface, however.

• If you can’t place the woofer on
the floor against a wall as shown,
the subwoofer’s output will
decrease. Advance the Bass
Level Control to compensate.

• Set the Bass Level control for best
bass balance, then forget it. It is not
intended to be adjusted regularly to
compensate for differences in
recordings.

10

PC Works With A TV Set

The cubes are magnetically shielded, and so
can be placed close to your TV if necessary.
Placing them too far apart can keep dialogue
from sounding like it’s coming from the screen.
(Wall-mounting instructions are on page 13).

Place the subwoofer on the floor against a wall
(surfaces that acoustically support the bass).
Placing it out from the wall and/or up on a
shelf could result in disappointing bass
performance (see text to the right).

subwoofer is magnetically shielded.

The

• To use PC Works with a stereo TV
set, be sure the TV has a volume­controlled audio signal output.
This kind of output retains the TV
remote’s ability to control the
overall sound level. A stereo
headphone jack usually makes a
good signal source.

• If your TV’s stereo audio outputs
are a pair of separate left and right
jacks rather than a single stereo
headphone jack, contact the
retailer where your PCWorks was
purchased for the adapters you’ll
need to add to the cable supplied
with your PCWorks Volume
Control.

• Switch off the TV’s internal speak­ers (some sets do so automatically
when you connect an external
audio system).

• The ear cannot locate the source of
low-bass, so the subwoofer does
not have to be close to the cubes,
and can be hidden by furniture.
The face of the subwoofer must be
at least 4 inches from the nearest
vertical surface, however.

• If you can’t place the woofer on
the floor against a wall as shown,
the subwoofer’s output will
decrease. Advance the Bass
Level Control to compensate.

• Set the Bass Level control for best
bass balance, then forget it. It is
not intended to be adjusted regu­larly to compensate for differences
in recordings and broadcasts.

• To use your television’s remote
control to adjust the sound
output level of PCWorks, first
adjust the PCWorks Volume
Control to a low setting (3–4).
Then adjust the television’s
remote control to a high setting
(70% of its range or greater).
Now, increase the PCWorks
Volume Control to a setting
where hum and hiss are still
inaudible during quiet passages
or the overall output level is as
high as you would ever want it
to be. Leave the PCWorks
Volume Control at this setting
and set it aside. Use your
television’s remote control to
adjust the sound output.

11

Using PC Works Outside The Home Difficulty?

PCWorks will operate properly
from the nominal 12 Volt electri­cal systems in automobiles,
recreational vehicles and boats.
PCWorks will provide satisfying
music listening when used with
these power sources, so long as
the background noise levels are
similar to a home environment.

Please note: PCWorks is not a
“car speaker”. It is not designed
to overcome the high background
noise levels present in many
moving vehicles (cars, boats or
RV’s). Similarly, PCWorks is

designed for interior use. Do not
expose it to rain or prolonged
direct sunlight. Do not leave
PCWorks outdoors during any
kind of inclement weather nor
should you leave it outdoors
overnight. Like all loudspeakers,
PCworks maximum output levels
are reduced when it is operated
away from walls or other sound–
supporting surfaces. If it is used
in a large, open environment, try
to place all of the speaker enclo­sures next to a wall/ground inter­section for maximum output.

If you suspect a problem exists
with the performance of your
PCWorks system, contact the
retailer where it was purchased.

12

Mounting The Cubes

To a flat surface:

To mount the satellite cubes to
a wall, the side of a monitor or
other flat surface, use the self­adhesive “hook and loop” fas­tener squares.

Wiring Diagram

Cube Speaker

Subwoofer/Amplifier

C

AMBRIDGE

C

AMBRIDGE

C

AMBRIDGE

S

OUNDWORKS

S

OUNDWORKS

S

OUNDWORKS

BASS
LEVEL

CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS

AUDIO
INPUT

12V DC IN

POWER
ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

RL

Red Band

AC-to-DC Power Adapter

TO

FROM

SUB

SOURCE

S

OUNDWORKS

MIN

MAX

Volume Control Program Source

Speaker
Wire

Desktop
Stands

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Technical Support

Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America

Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical
support is available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight,
Central time.

You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative

Labs’ bulletin board, 24 hours a day. Call 405-742-6600; use
modem settings:

Baud rate: 300 to 14400

(V.32/V.42 bis)

Data bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1

You can also send a FAX at 405-742-6633 or write us at:

Technical Support
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1523 Cimarron Plaza
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To reach Creative Technical support via the Internet, visit our technical

support web site at http://www.creativehelp.com, for troubleshooting help.

For information about this product and other Creative Labs products, visit

Creative Zone at http://www.soundblaster.com. Or, call customer Service at

800-998-1000

Faxback information is available by calling 405-372-5227

Inside Europe

Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd. Technical Support

Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown Dublin, 15 Ireland

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BBS: [phone] (HST)

[phone] (V.32bis)

Minitel: 3615 CREATIVE and 3617 CREATIVE

Germany Tel: [phone]
(for Central and Fax: [phone]
Eastern Europe) BBS: [phone]

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Holland Tel: [phone]
Italy Tel: [phone]
Norway Tel: [phone] (Freephone)

BBS: [phone] (HST V.34)

[phone] (ZyTEL 19,200)

Scandinavia Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Spain Tel: [phone] (Freephone)
Sweden Tel: [phone] (Freephone)

BBS: [phone] (HST V.34)

[phone] (ZyTEL 19,200)

UK Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

BBS: [phone]
Operating hours
Mon-Fri: Business Hours
Sat-Sun: Closed
FaxBack is a facility that allows you to obtain product and technical information
through facsimile services. In Europe, use the following number: +353 1 820

3667.

Inside Asia

Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support

31 International Business Park,
Creative Resource, Singapore 609921

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BBS: [phone]
Operating hours (Singapore Time)
Mon-Thu: 9am-6:30pm
Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays: Closed

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Important

Playback Levels

PCWorks is intended for individual
or small group listening and will
achieve surprisingly high output
levels. However, playing the
system continuously at overly
loud, distorted levels on heavy
bass program material may cause
its internal fuse to blow.

The fuse can be replaced only by
a qualified representative. To avoid
this inconvenience and a possible
non-warranty repair charge,
reduce the playback volume when
the system shows obvious signs of
stress, i.e. it sounds “raspy,”
“fuzzy,” and/or “muddy.”

Specifications

PC Works’

Three-channel

Amplifier Specification

Satellite amplifier: One channel

driven into a 4 ohm load at less than
1% total harmonic distortion, at
1kHz: 3.5 watts RMS.

Subwoofer amplifier: With a
4 ohm load at less than 1% total
harmonic distortion, at 100Hz:
10 watts RMS.

These specifications apply to a
PCWorks
line and a 12V DC power adapter.

Note: in advertising, the term “peak
power”—double an amplifier’s music
power—is often used

operating from a 120 VAC

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1-Year Limited Warranty

o the original purchaser,
Cambridge SoundWorks,
Inc. will warrant the

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PCWorks system to be free

of defects in material and

workmanship for a period of

one (1) year from date of

purchase. With respect to

defects, Cambridge SoundWorks

will, at its option, replace the

product or repair the defect in

the product with no charge to

the original purchaser for parts

or labor.

This warranty does not extend
to any defect, malfunction or
failure caused by misuse, abuse,
accident, faulty hookup, defective
associated equipment or use of
the speaker with equipment for
which it is not intended.

This warranty is valid only
when the speaker is returned to
the retailer that sold the PCWorks
to the original purchaser.

This is the sole and express
warranty. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, of merchantability,
fitness for purpose or otherwise.
In no event shall Cambridge

SoundWorks be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages or have any liability
with respect to defects other
than the obligations set forth as
stated.

To ensure warranty coverage,
it is incumbent upon the
original purchaser of PCWorks
to inform the retailer of the
defect within the warranty
period. The only acceptable
method of establishing
warranty status is a copy of the
original proof of purchase
indicating customers name and
purchase date.

™ PCWorks and PC Works by Henry Kloss are trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
® Ensemble and Cambridge SoundWorks are registered trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
® Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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