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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