Magnat Audio Soundforce 1200 User Manual

Soundforce 1200

Soundforce 1200

User's Manual

Version 1.0

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commercial forfeiture on the strength of use of the product.

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Contents

1. Introduction....................................................................................1

2. Safety First.....................................................................................2

3. Connectio n.....................................................................................3

4. Operation.......................................................................................4

5. Troublesh ooting............................................................................5

Appendix A: Technical Specifications.............................................7

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1. Introduction

This user’s manual is intended for users of the Sou ndforce 1200
speaker system. These speakers are designed for use in combination
with a multimedia computer system. No specific prior knowledge is
needed to install and use the Soundforce 1200 system.

This user’s manual uses the lay o ut directly below to give important
information:

Note: The disk should not be formatted.

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2. Safety First

Please read the following instructions carefully:

1. Remove the plugs from the sockets before cleaning the
speakers. Do not use liquid cleaning agents or spray cans. Wipe
off the speakers with a damp cloth.

2. Do not u se the speakers near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, a kitchen sink or wash basin, in a damp cellar, at a
swimming pool etc.

3. Make sure there is nothing on the power cable. Do not place the
speakers in a place where the cable can be subject to wear or
can be damaged by persons treading on it.

4. Never insert any object into one of the slots in the housing of the
speaker as this object may touch dangerous live components or
parts, which could result in a fire or an electric shock.

5. Never attempt to repair the speakers your self. If you open or
remove the housing, you may come into contact with high-voltage
components or face other hazards. The speakers should only be
serviced by specially trained personnel.

6. Remove the plug from the socket under the following conditions,
and have the speakers repaired by specially trained pers onnel:

a) the cable or the pl ug has been damaged or worn;
b) liquid has been spilled into the speakers;
c) the speakers have been exposed to rai n or water;
d) the speakers are not operating normally;
e) the speakers have been dropped or th e housing is damaged;
f) the speakers are clearly performing poorly.

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3. Connection

The speakers are eas y to connect since all cables are supplied. Follow
the instructions as shown in Figure 1.

With most computers the best sound is delivered by using your
computer’s “LINE-OUT” output. If your computer does n o t have a
“LINE-OUT” output or if the sound is too poor, use the “SPEAK”
output.

Figure 1. Connecting the Soundforce 1200 speakers to your

computer’s sound card

Key to numbers:

1. Speakers

2. Your computer’s sound card (may differ from thi s in appearance)

3. Power-supply cord

4. Speaker for low-frequency sound (sub woofer)

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4. Operation

Warning: First turn the volume control to a low setting before you

switch the Soundforce speakers on. Switching on at too
high a volume can cause damage to your hearing.

1. Switch the speakers on. The on/off lamp lights up.

2. Have your computer produce some sound (for example, by
playin g a CD).

3. Adjust the sound using the following controls:
a) Volume control
b) Bass control (amount of low-frequency sound)
c) Treble control (amount of high-frequency sound)
d) 3D control (increases the stereo effect of the sound,

particularly useful if the speakers are positioned close to each
other).

4. In the event of any problems with the speakers consult Chapter 5
(Troubleshooting).

5. There is a connection on the front for headphones. Any head­phones with a 3.5 mm jack plug can be connected to this. If
headphon es are plugged in, sound reproduction via the s peakers
is blocked.

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5. Troubleshooting

The table below is inten ded to enable you to find a simple remedy for
possible problems with the Sou ndforce 1200 speakers.

If you are unable to sol ve the problem, contact the Trust Helpdesk or
your dealer.

Problem Possible cause Solution

No sound is
coming out of the
speakers.

The plug is no t in the
socket.

Insert the plug (firmly)
into the socket.

The On/off control is
set to ‘Off’.

Turn control to ‘On’.
The lamp must light up.

The vol ume is set at a
minimum.

Turn up the vol ume
control.

The cable is
connected to the
wrong connection of
your sound card.

Connect the speakers
to the SPEAK or LINE­OUT output of your
computer, not to MIC
(= microphone) or
LINE-IN.

The computer is not
making any sound.

Have your computer
produce some sound.
Try connecting the
speakers to the
headphon e output
socket of the CD-ROM
drive, to test whether
the speakers are
working and are
correctly set up.

The headphones are
plugged in to the front
of the speakers.

Remove the
headphon es.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The sound coming
from the speakers
is of poor quality.

The controls are
incorrectly set.

Adjust the Bass, Treble
and Volume controls as
required.

3D switched on in
both the computer
and the speakers.

Use either the 3D
function of your
computer or of the
Soundforce speakers,
but not both.

The volume on the
computer is s e t much
too high.

Adjust the volume on
your computer (see
computer user’s
manual).

The cable
connections are
wrong.

Refer to Fig. 1 to
connect the speakers
properly.

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Appendix A: Technical Specificati ons

• PMPO power 400 watts (2 x 5 + 20 watts RMS)

• Magnetically shielded for safe location n ext to the monitor

• Integral stereo amplifier

• Controls for Volume, 3D, Treble and Bass

• Subwoofer with bass reflex design to boost low-frequency soun d

• Three-way reproduction

• Frequency response 50 to 18,000 Hz

• Operates at 220 to 240 volts 50 Hz, max. 55 watts

• 3.5 mm stereo connector for sound card

• Plug for headphon es

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