Creative FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital User Manual
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Version 1.0
April1999
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User’s Guide
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FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3
Warning .................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5
Speaker Placement ................................................................................................ 6
Speaker Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 7
Satellite Connections ............................................................................................ 8
Attaching The Floor Stands .................................................................................. 9
Power Supply Adapter ........................................................................................10
Audio Signal Connections .................................................................................. 11
Connection to Sound Blaster Live! via DIGITAL DIN .................................... 12
Usingthe Volume Control ...................................................................................13
Adjusting Output Level.......................................................................................1 3
Bass Level Control ..............................................................................................14
Important .............................................................................................................. 14
Mounting the Satellites ....................................................................................... 15
Specifications ......................................................................................................15
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 operat-
ing instructions should be read before the
Fo urPointSurround FPS2000 Digital
fied 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
Fo urPointSurround FPS2000 Digital
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
Sound-Works, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the satellites or sub-
ampli-
system
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
Fo urPointSurround FPS2000 Digital
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 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
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
FPS2000 Digital
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the
system is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The
FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by Cambridge
SoundWorks.
FourPointSurround
system, ask the service
Four Point Surround
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
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 opera tor 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 opera te the
device.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following Council Directive:
Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC), 73/23/EEC (LVD)
Intr oduction
Thank you for purchasing
FourPointSurround™ FPS2000
Digital.
The FPS2000 Digital is the first
multimedia speaker system to
support DirectSound®3D and
Environmental Audio in true
multichannel, digitally
transfered sound. It 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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Speaker Placement
The front left and front right satellites
should be placed to the sides of the
monitor. When placing satellites on
the desktop, install the desktop
stands. If you wish to save desktop
space, use the hook and loop fasteners
to attach the satellites to the sides of
the computer monitor (see page 15).
If your are lucky enough to have
side walls close to your listening
position, excellent placement for the
left rear and right rear satellites is
alongside or behind your listening
position, slightly above ear level (use
the hook and loop fasteners, see
diagram A). Do not be concerned if
this is not practical, since any rear
A
satellite placement to the left and right
side of the listening position will
provide strong directional and
surround effects.
The rear satellites may be installed
on their convenient floor stands (see
diagram B). When listening, the
stands should be positioned to the
immediate left and right of your
listening position. The stands are
small enough to be stowed underneath
or alongside a desk when not in use.
The rear satellites may also be
placed in any convenient sites
alongside the listener, including sites
slightly forward of the listening
location. The rear satellites do not have
to be at exactly the same height, nor at
the same height as the front satellites.
Try the extreme corners of a desk using
the desktop stands (C) or attach the
rear satellites under a desktop or at the
sides of a desk using the hook and loop
fasteners (D).
The subwoofer does not contribute to
directional sound effects. Its optimum
position is on the floor against the wall.
The closer the subwoofer is to the
corner, the stronger the maximum
bass output. Alternately, it can be
placed on a shelf or other sites, but its
maximum output will be reduced.
B
C
D
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