Creative Four Point Surround FPS1000 User Manual
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Version 1.0
April 1999
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User’s Guide
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FourPointSurround
FPS1000
Contents
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 3
Warning................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5
Inspecting For Damage........................................................................................ 6
Overview .............................................................................................................. 6
Installation Sequence ........................................................................................... 6
Speaker Placement ............................................................................................... 7
Speaker Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................... 8
Satellite Connections ........................................................................................... 9
Attaching The Desktop Stands .......................................................................... 10
Attaching The Floor Stands ............................................................................... 10
Power Supply Adapter ....................................................................................... 1 1
The Volume Control .......................................................................................... 12
Mounting the Volume Control .......................................................................... 13
Adjusting Output Level ..................................................................................... 13
Subwoofer Level Control .................................................................................. 14
Important ............................................................................................................ 14
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ........................................................... 15
Mounting the Satellites ...................................................................................... 15
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 16
If You Have a Problem ...................................................................................... 16
Limited Warranty............................................................................................... 17
Creative Technical Services ............................................................................ 181
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the
FourPointSurround FPS1000
woofer/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
FourPointSurround FPS1000
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
Sound-Works, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the satellites or sub-
amplified sub-
system on
woofer 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 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
FourPointSurround FPS1000
ing 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 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.
system dur-
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
system, ask the service techni-
FPS1000
cian to perform safety checks to determine that the
system is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The
FourPointSurround FPS1000
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by Cambridge
SoundWorks.
FourPointSurround
FourPointSurround FPS1000
satellites
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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
ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Safety & Regulatory Information
Introduction
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 user-installed application cards.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following Council Directive:
Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC), 73/23/EEC (LVD)
hank you for purchasing
FourPointSurround™ FPS1000.
T
FourPointSurround FPS1000
lets you experience the full potential
of the multichannel sound encoded
in today’s latest computer software.
We think you will find it adds an
exciting new dimension to computer
sound and gaming.
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Overview
Installation SequenceInspecting For
Damage
Examine each speaker unit carefully for
signs of shipping damage. If there is any
damage, do not install the system and
follow the procedure outlined in the
section “If You Have a Problem.”
All the items shown in the illustration
should be included. If anything is missing,
notify the retailer.
Save the carton and its inserts in case
you need to transport your PCWorks
FourPointSurround FPS1000 system
later.
Subwoofer/amplifer
Desktop Stands for satellites (4)
FourPointSurround FPS1000 consists
of a powered subwoofer, four satellite
speakers and a volume control. All five
speakers are magnetically shielded.
The subwoofer is designed to sit on
the floor beneath a desk, and sounds
best in this position. The satellites used
for the front left and right channels
should flank the computer monitor. The
satellites used for the rear left and right
channels can be placed on the desktop,
on floor stands, or attached to other sites
with hook and loop fasteners.
(4) Hook & Loop
fasteners for the
satellite cubes
(one each)
DC Power
Adapter
1. Read through the instructions
before installing the speakers. The
instructions assume you have a 4channel sound card, one that
supports Direct Sound 3D and has
front and rear stereo outputs. If your
sound card has a single stereo
minijack line output, please read the
note under “Volume Control” on
page 12.
Volume Control with 12 ft. audio
connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs*
Strips of 5 feet (4)
Labels
2. Place the satellites and the
subwoofer at appropriate sites
near your computer. Attach the
stands, if necessary.
3. T o help you identify each
satellite’s channel later , apply the
appropriate preprinted label to the
rear of each satellite.
4. Connect the four satellites to the
back of the subwoofer enclosure.
Leave all the wires accessible.
(2) Apex Joints
Semipermanent
mounting strip
(1) for attaching
volume control
Satellites: (2) with 9 ft. speaker wire attached, (2) with 12 ft. speaker wire attached
(6) Rubber foot plugs
(2) Slotted Legs(4) Solid Legs
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