Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 Digital User Manual

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User’s Guide

PlayWo rks P S 200 0 Digital

Information in this document is subj ect to change without notic e and does not represent a co mmit m ent on the part of Creative Technology Lt d. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of
Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is fu rn ished under a license agr eement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the
license agreement. It is against the la w to copy the software on an y other medium except as s pecifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of
the software for backup purposes.

Copyright © 2000 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0

July 2000
© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. A ll r ights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and PlayWorks is a trademark of Cam br idge Sound Works , Inc.,

Newton, MA . C r eative, the Creative logo and Sound Blaster are r egistered trademarks, and E A X , the EAX log o, PC-DVD, Encore and Creat ive Multi-Speaker-Surr ound are
trademarks of Creat i v e Technology, Ltd. Play Stat ion is a trademar k of Sony Comput er Ent ert ainmen t, Inc. Dolb y, Dolby Digital, Pro Logi c and A C-3 are t rademark s of Dolb y
Laboratories . All right s reserved. All other brands and pro ducts names are trademarks or regis tered trademarks of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to
change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.

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Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

CAUTION:

This device is intended to be installed by the user in a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or
compatible personal computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/
installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for user­installed application cards.

Modif ication s

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

Compli ance

This product conforms to the following Council Directive:

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

Important Notice

The serial number for the Play Works PS20 00 Digital is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down
and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

WARNING:

To prevent fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and

operating instructions should be read
before the

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

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.

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

PlayWorks

PS2000 Digital

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.

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 s ources su c h as
radiators, heat regis t ers, stoves, a nd
other products (in c luding 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 - Pow er-supply

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

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

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 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 subw oofer
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 object 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 instruc tions; or
exhibits a distinct change in performance.

e) If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

REPLACEMENT PART S - 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 CHE CK - Upon completion of any

service or repairs to the

PlayWorks PS2000

Digital

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

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

system is in

proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

PlayWorks PS2000 Digital

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

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Contents

Inventory.................................................................................................. 5

Speaker System Connections................................................................... 6

Signal Source Connections...................................................................... 6

System Connection Diagram ................................................................... 7

Dipole Unit Stand Installation ................................................................. 8

Speaker Placement...................................................................................9

System Functions ................................................................................... 11

Surround Reference ............................................................................... 14

Applications...........................................................................................15

EAX ....................................................................................................... 16

Specifications......................................................................................... 16

Technical Support.................................................................................. 17

Limited Warranty................................................................................... 20

PlayWorks PS2000
Digital

TM

Thank you for buying PlayWorks PS2000 Digit al by Cambridge
SoundWorks, a revolutionary two piece Dolby Digital speaker
solution for PlayStation 2™.

®

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Examine each unit carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. Save the shipping carton and i nserts
in case you have to transport the system later.

Inventory

Subwoof e r

15V 3A DC Power Adapter

Remote Con trol

Dipole Unit

Optical Cable

Stereo to Dual RCA Cable Dipole DIN Cable

Dual RCA to RCA Cable

Dual Female RC A Adap te rDipole Unit Stand

and Ball-fastener

LED Indicator

Labels

SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)

Paste this beh ind

the Remote Control.

Paste this on the side

of the Dipole Unit.

T andem Audio Cable

“AA”- Size Battery (2)

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Speaker Connections

Using the Dual RCA to RCA plug,
connect the R (right) and L (left) Speaker
inputs located on the back panel of the
Dipole Unit to the corresponding
Speaker outputs on the Subwoofer.

Using the Dipole DIN cable, connect
the DIN jack of the Dipole Un it to the
DIN jack of the Subwoofer.

For information on connections to
signal sources, refer to “System
Connection Diagram” on page 7.

Power Supply Adapter
Connections

Confirm the power switch on the
Subwoofer is in the “OFF” position.
Insert the Power Adapter’s AC plug into
an appropriate receptacle. Insert the
small DC connector into the

15V DC IN

jack on the back of the Subwoofer.

Dolby Digital source

Connect the Dolby Digi tal/SPD IF output
of your signal source to the Subwoofer’s

Dolby Digital (AC-3) SPDIF IN

jack

using the

SPDIF Cable (RCA to RCA)

or the

Optical Cable

.

Game consoles

Connect the optical output of the game
console (e.g. PlayStation 2) to the

Optical

input with the

Optical Cable

.

If the optical connection is not

available or is being utilized, use the

Stereo to Dual RCA Cab le

and the

Dual Female RCA Adap te r

to connect
to the game console’s RCA output of the
multiple A/V plug.

For de vi ce s w ith op tica l o ut put

Connect the optical output of these
devices (e.g. CD or MD players) to the

Optical

input with the

Optical Cable

.

Note:

Optical connections have priority
over coaxial (SPDIF RCA to RCA)
connections.

For all other sound cards

Use the

Tandem Audio Cable

. Connect
the lime-green stereo miniplugs from the
Line Out minijack output of your sound
card to the

Line In

minijack input of the
Subwoofer. Connect the black stereo
miniplugs from the Rear Out minijack
output of your sound card (if present) to
the

Rear In

minijack input of the

Subwoofer.

Speaker System Connections

Signal Source Connections

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System Connection Diagram

Game Cons ole e.g.

PlayStation 2

CD Player
MD Player

Sound Card O ptical

Output

Sound Card Output

e.g. Sound Blaster Live!

Optical Cable

Stereo to Dual RCA Cable

SPDIF Cable ( RCA to RCA)

Tandem Audio Cable

To the Digital Co a x ial O ut put

V.C.R.

Cassette Deck

Tune r

Stereo to Dual RCA Cable

Dual Female-to-Female

RCA Adapter

Game Conso le e.g.

PlayStation 2

Power Adapter

Dipole Unit

Subwoofer

Dual RCA to RCA Cable

Dipole DIN Cable

PC-DVD Encore

DVD P layer
Sound Card

Optical Output

T o the Digital Optical Output

To wall AC Receptacle

R (red) L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

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Dipole Unit Stand

Align the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit. Using the Ball-fastener provided,
attach the Dipole Unit Stand to the Dipole Unit, (see

diagram A)

.

Tilting the Dipole Unit

Loosen the Ball-fastener below the Dipole Unit Stand to adjust the tilt of the Dipole
Unit. The Dipole Unit can be angled to face you by moving the Dipole Unit back or
forth (see

diagram B

). Tighten the Ball-fastener once the optimum tilt has been

achieved (see

diagram C

).

Dipole Unit Stand Installation

A

Ball-fastener

Dipole Un it St a n d

B

C

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Speaker Placement

E

D

F

G

For the best listening effect, place the
Dipole Unit between 50cm and 1.5m
from the listening position and at ear
lev e l i f p o s sible.

Use the Dipole Unit Stand to
tilt the Dipole Unit downwards
to you r listening p o sition when
placing the Dipole Unit on your
T.V. or monitor.

When placing the Dipole Unit
in front of the T.V. or monitor,
use the Dipole Unit Stand to tilt
the unit upwards to your
listening position. You can
place the Dipole Unit on the
floor, coffee table or desktop.

W e highly recomm end that you place
the Subwoofer on the floor, leave at
least 5 cm (2 inches) of space between
the Subwoofer face and a wall.

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3

2

10

3

9

1

8

5 6

4

7

H

I

J

Rear Panel of Subwoofer

Rear Panel of D ipole Unit

Remote Control

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1.

MUTE (On Remote Control)

:

Mutes all output from the PS2000 Digital.
Press this button once to mute. Press a second time to restore audio output. Y ou
can also enable or disable the mute function by pressing both volume buttons on
the Dip ole Unit together .

2.

POWER ON/OFF (On Subwoofer)

: The POWER b utton on the Subwoofer
controls the power supply input from the Power Adapter. This button must be
depressed to activate the Dipole Unit.

3.

POWER (On Remote Control)

:

The POWER button on the Remote Control
and Dipole Unit sets the system to power on and standby m ode. W hen the system
is turned on for the first time, the default input mode is “Digital” and the effects
selection is “Prism”. Subsequently, when the system is turned on from standby
mode, the last input mode and effect selection is retained.

4.

VOLUME (On Dipole Unit)

:

Adjusts the volume of the entire system. Press
the UP or D OWN button to increase or decrease the v olum e. (This function is also
available on the Remote Control, use the + or - button)

5.

DIGITAL

(On Remote Control)

: Selects the digital input source signal for the
OPTICAL or COAXIA L input. Digital input is the default mode when the system
is tur n e d o n . Optical input has pri o r i ty. This b u tton is located on the R e mote
Control. (This function is also available on the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE
button) The possible digital input signals are; PCM, 2-Ch AC-3 or 5.1 AC-3.

These signals are auto-detected.

PCM 2-Ch AC-3 5.1 AC-3

System Functions

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6.

ANALOG (On Remote Control)

:

Selects the analog input source signal
from the analog LINE IN input or both the analog LINE IN and REAR IN inputs
for FourPointSurround sound. FourPointSurround sound is auto-selected when
the front and rear analog inputs are connected. (This function is also available on
the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE button) The possible analog input signals are;
Stereo, FourPointSurround (FPS) and CMSS. These signals are auto-detected.

7. MIX (On Remote Control)

:

Combines both dig ital and analog source signals.
The LEDs blink when there is no AC-3 signal. (This function is also available on
the Dipole Unit, use the SOURCE button) The possible mixed input signals are;
Analog + 2-Ch PCM, Analog + 2-Ch AC-3, Analog + 5.1-Ch AC-3. These signals
are auto-detected.

Note:

For optimum sound reproduction, choose DIGITAL when connected to

digital sources or ANALOG when connected to analog sources.

8.

EFFECT (On Remote Control)

:

Processes Digital program material.

Repeated presses of this butt on step through five different operation modes:

PASS THROUGH>PRISM>CRYSTAL>GHOST>DIMENSION

. (This

function is also available on the Dipole Unit, use the EFFECT/CMSS button)

Recommended effects selection for 2-channel source materials:

Prism

(default): General purpose including classical music.

Crystal

: Jazz or pop.

Ghost

: Games.

Dimension

: Binaural.

Pass through

: System check and Stereo Dipole pre-encoded materials.

Recommended effects selection for 5-channel source materials:

Prism

(default): General purpose including music.

Crystal

: Drama.

Ghost

: Science Fiction or Adventure movies.

Stereo CMSSFourPointSurround

Analog

+

2-Ch PCM

Analog

+

2-Ch AC-3

Analog

+

5.1-Ch A C -3

Pass

Through

Crystal Ghost DimensionPrism

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Dimension

: Games.

Pass through

: System check and Stereo Dipole pre-encoded materials.

9.

CMSS (On Remote Control)

:

CMSS

(Creative Multi Speaker Surround)

processes analog 2-channel program material. Repeated presses of this button step
through two different operation modes:

Music>Movie

. The default mode is

CMSS Music.

Music

: Creates a 5.1 speaker soundfield appropriate for music from any analog

sound source.

Movie

: Creates a 5.1 speaker soundfield appropriate for movie or game
enjoyment from an analog sound source. (This function is also available on the
Dipole Unit, use the EFFECT/CMSS button)

10.

BASS LEVEL

(On Subwoofer)

:

MovieMusic

Turn the Bass Level knob
counter-clockwise to reduce
the bass output.

Turn the Bass Level knob
clockwise to increase the
bass output.

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Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (earlier called AC-3) delivers five discreet full-range channels (left
front, center, right front, left surround and right surround) plus a separate Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.

Many soundtracks on the latest generation laser discs, DVDs and High Definition

Television (HDT V), are encoded with Dolby Digital technology.

When a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital program source is playing, such as from a game
console, Creative PC-DVD player or DVD player, the Dolby Digital indicator light
will illuminate automatically.

Note

: Not every section of a DVD will be 5.1-channel encoded. On many DV D s,
only the main movie program will be a v ai lable in 5.1 channel soun d. Other supp orting
chapters (like a “Director’s Comment” section) may be in stereo or mono. These
sections will not light the Dolby Digital indicator even though the sound will be
properly reproduced by the PS2000 Digital.

Creative Mul ti Speaker Surround (CMSS)

CMSS is a 2-channel to 5.1-channel sound processor similar in some aspects to a
Dolby Surround Pro Logic processor.

The Music and Movie modes create a virtual 5.1 audio experience.

Surround Reference

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The PS2000 Digital supports many signal
source inputs, both analog and digital. For
example:

1. Game consoles like the PlayStation
2 using the Optical or Line In
connections.

2. DVD players with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) optical outputs. D VD players
with coaxial outputs (for example,
the Creative labs PC-DVD Encore)
may also be used.

3. Sound cards that support
DirectSound

®

3D sound processing,
including front and rear 2-channel
minijack line outputs (like Sound
Blaster Live! series or Creative Labs
Sound Blaster PCI series).

4. Conventional 2-channel sound cards
such as Sound Blaster 16 or the
Sound Blaster AWE series can also
be used with the PS2000 Digital, but
these cards will not provide rear
channel output when playing games

using DirectSound

®

3D or its

derivatives.

DVD Player

MD Player

Game Console - Digital Output

Cassette Deck

T.V.

P.C.

Game Console - Analo g Output

Tuner

CD Player

VHS Player

Applicatio ns

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PlayWorks PS2000 Digita l

Dipole:
10 watts RMS

Subwoofer:
12 watts RMS

These specifications apply to PS2000
Digital operating from the supplied 15V
3A DC power adapter .

EAX is a collection of powerful,
innovative audio technologies.
Developed by Creativ e's world-class
audio scientists and built into
groundbreaking Personal Digital
Entertainment (PDE) solutions, EAX is
changing the way audio is experienced.

EAX offers advanced, interactive
audio and high-definition sound to a ne w
generation of portable audio appliances,
audio applications, and internet services.
Advanced technologies for incredible,
cutting edge audio are built into powerful
tools. EAX-enabled products let you
shape and customize your audio
experience, and include advanced audio
features for music composition and
sound design.

The PlayWorks PS2000 Digital is a
highly affordable and extremely compact
Dolby Digital 5.1 speaker solution
targeted at PlayStation 2™. Also, when
used with a 4 channel PC sound card, or
set-top DVD player, the PS2000 Digital
delivers a virtual 5.1 experience.

Featuring innovative 5.1 virtualization
technology , full Dolby Digital decoding

is possible from the unique all-in-one
dipole speaker design plus sub woofer . In
addition, when used with a 4-channel
sound card such as the Sound Blaster
Live!, virtualized rear channels ensure a
great listening experience for interactive
3D and EAX-enhanced game titles.

For more information on EAX, be sure to

visit EAX.creative.com

Specifications

™

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We are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical
support.

Note: Before conta cting “European Help Line”, please ensure that you
have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ Appendix. The Creative web site at
www.creative.com

gives you access to the latest drivers and

troubleshooting tips.

For fast an d eff i cient Technical Suppor t sol uti ons, ple ase us e t he Cr eati v e
Web Support services in the fi rst instance. If your Creati ve product was
pre-install ed in your com pu ter, your primary sour c e of techni ca l support
is the Personal Computer supplier who provided the system.

The European support area on our web site at www.creative.com is
continuously updated and contains the following:

FAQ: Access the latest information on Creative

products with advice on how to resolve
co m mon l y as k ed q u est ion s

Solve Your Own Problem: Enter keywords to search the comprehensive

library of product and technical information

Download Drivers: Quick access to the latest Creative drivers
Library: Find the docum ents for a wide range of

Creativ e products

Email Your Problem: Complete the technical support web for m a nd

submit for a response

Telephone Support: European Telephone Support contact details.

See also European Helpline section in manual
for contact details.

Technical Support

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Please reta in a ll con ten ts inc ludi ng pa cka gin g and proof o f pur ch ase until you
are fully satisfied with product.

If you hav e a probl em i nst all ing or us ing you r Crea tive product, ple ase us e t he
Creativ e Web Support and/or Telephone Suppor t se rvic es f or as si stan ce. Note
the following information for reference should you require technical
assistance:

❑ The model and serial number of your Creative product
❑ Error information on the screen and how it came about
❑ Information on the adapter cards which may be causing a conflict
❑ Hardwar e configuration information such as the base I/O addres s,

IRQ line, DMA channels used

❑ Motherboard information: BIOS manufacturer/version and chipset

manufacturer

❑ T ype a nd v ersi on of your ope rat ing sy st em, e.g ., DOS 6.0 , Wi ndo ws 3.1x,

Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT

If, after us ing the Creative sup port services, you believe your Creative
product to be defective, you should verify the purchase date and the take the
appropriate action as detailed below:

Less than 30 days since date of purchase

Should your store receipt indicate that the product is less th an 30 days old,
you have the option of returning the full product to the dealer/retailer for a
replacement or credit. The 30-day time period may not apply in all instances,
so please check the seller’s replacement/credit terms.

More than 30 days since date of purchase

Contact Euro pean Technical Sup port to clarify the nature of the problem and
to obtain details of our repair return s procedure. Creative Labs requires that
all returns for repair/replacement must first be issued with an authorisation
number.

If You Have a Problem

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❑ Contact T echn ical Support to re cei ve you r authori sati on number for repair /

replacement of product.

❑ Te chnica l Support will comm unicat e how to retur n the produc t in que stion

for repair /r ep lacement.

❑ You should only return the hardware item in question and return it to the

address det ailed by Technical Support. Please reta in all software,
accessories and the original packaging.

❑ Please quote the authorisation numbe r clearly on the outside of th e

packaging in which you return the hardware item in question.

❑ Upon receipt of the faulty item, Creative Labs will process your request

and arrange a return or replacement.

Creativ e may replace or repair the product with new or re-co nditioned parts,
and the f aulty pa rt s will be co me t he p roper ty of Creat i v e. Th e wa rr an ty per io d
for your repaired/replacement item is 90 days from the date of shipment from
Creative, or what is left on the original item’s warranty, whichever is longer.

To avoid tariffs when shipping a pr oduct to Cre a t ive La b s from outsi de the
E.U., you must compl ete t he re levant customs documen ta ti on befo re shi pping
the product (please allow 30 days).

Returning a product for repair

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Creative Labs (Ireland) Lim ited (“Creative ”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser onl y, that the hardw a re product will be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase, or such
other period as ma y be expressly specified by Creative or req uired by
applicable law (“Warranty Pe ri od”).

Creative’s entire liability and your remedy will be, at Creative’s sole
discretion , the repair or replacement (with the same or similar model) of any
hardware or accompanying item(s) not meeting the “Limited Warranty”
explained above that is returned to Creative’s authorised distributor or dealer
during the Warranty Period wi th a copy of your receipt.

What this warranty does not cover

Note

: This warra nt y gi v es y ou s pec if ic le g al right s. You may have ot her right s
which vary from country to country. Certain limita tions in this warranty a re
not permitted by the jurisdiction of some countries, so some limitations here
may not apply to you.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Creative disclaims all
other warranties and conditions, expressed or implied, including the
conditions of quality, merch antability or fitness for a particular purpose with
respect to the use of this product. Creative also disclaims any obligation to
support products for all operating environments - for example, by ensuring
interoperability with future versions of software or hardware. In no event

shall Creative or its licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or
consequential loss or for any lost profits, savings or data arising from or
relating to the use of this product, even if Creative or its licensors have been
advised of the possibility of such loss.

Specifically, this warranty does not cover failures of the product which result
from accid ent , abus e, mis us e, al te ra tions (b y per so ns oth er th an Cr ea ti v e o r i ts
authorized repair agents), moisture, corrosive environments, shipping, high
voltage sur ges , or abno rmal wo rki ng con diti ons . This wa rr anty does not co ver
normal wear and tear. You are specifically advised to take a backup c opy of
any software provided with the Creative product for security purposes.

Limited Warranty

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