Fourpointsurround Fps2000 Digital: Multimedia Speaker System
Fourpointsurround Fps2000 Digital: Multimedia Speaker System
Fourpointsurround Fps2000 Digital: Multimedia Speaker System
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non- certified computers or nonshielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.
Declaration of Conformity
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95- 19 Manufacturer/ Importers Name: Creative Labs Inc. Manufacturer/ Importers Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Model Number: Creative Labs/ Cambridge SoundWorks CSW1500
Compliance
This product conforms to the following Council Directive: Directive 89/ 336/ EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC (EMC), 73/23/EEC (LVD)
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users authority to operate the device.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users authority to operate the device.
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85 requirement for Class B devices and found compliant with the following standards: EMI/ EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Ce matriel est conforme la section 15 des rgles FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Le matriel ne peut tre source dinterfrences et 2. Doit accepter toutes les interfrences reques, Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. Compliance Manager Creative Labs, Inc. January 18, 1999 WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates that the marked item may be hot and should not be touched without taking care. To minimize the risk of burns or other injuries to children, position the device such that hot surfaces are out of their reach. To minimize the risk of fire, keep flammable materials like paper and cloth (for example, curtains) away from the hot surfaces.
Important Notice The serial number for the FPS2000 Digital is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2 Overview ..................................................................................................... 2 Installation Sequence .................................................................................. 2 Speaker Placement ...................................................................................... 3 Speaker Wiring Diagram ............................................................................. 4 Satellite Connections ................................................................................... 5 Attaching The Floor Stands ......................................................................... 6 Power Supply Adapter ................................................................................. 7 Audio Signal Connections ........................................................................... 7 Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN .................................. 8 Volume Control ............................................................................................ 8 Using The Volume Control ........................................................................... 9 Mounting The Volume Control .................................................................... 9 Adjusting Output Level ............................................................................. 10 Bass Level Control ..................................................................................... 10 Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ..................................................... 11 Mounting The Satellites ............................................................................ 11 Important .................................................................................................. 12 Specifications ............................................................................................ 12 Technical Support ..................................................................................... 12 1-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 13
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Introduction
hank you for purchasing FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital by Cambridge SoundWorks. The FPS2000 Digital is the first multimedia speaker system to support DirectSound3D and Environmental Audio in true multichannel, digitally transfered sound. It lets you experience the full potential of the multichannel sound encoded in todays latest computer software. We think you will find it adds an exciting new dimension to computer sound and gaming.
Cambridge SoundWorks 1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434), 8 AM to Midnight, Eastern time 1 PM to 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time Outside US: Tel: 617-332-5936 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com or e-mail us at info@cambridgesoundworks.com
Overview
The four small satellite speakers of the FPS2000 Digital are magnetically shielded. They can be placed next to a computer monitor. The subwoofer/ amplifier is not shielded and should be placed at least 18 inches away from a computer monitor. 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 (using screws).
Installation Sequence
1. Read through the instructions before installing the speakers. The instructions assume you have a 4-channel sound cardone that supports DirectSound3D and has separate front and rear stereo minijack outputs. If your sound card has a single stereo minijack line output, please read the note under Audio Signal Connections on page 7. 2. Place the satellites and the subwoofer at appropriate sites near your computer. Attach the stands, if necessary. 3. To help you identify each satellites channel, 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. 5. Connect your sound card outputs to the subwoofer.
Speaker Placement
6. Connect the Volume Control to the subwoofer. 7. Connect the power supply adapter. 8. Listen to the system and adjust the Bass Level control for pleasing bass output. 9. You may wish to experiment with satellite placement briefly before concealing the connecting wires and making the installation more permanent.
placement behind or to the side of the listening position will provide strong directional and surround effects. The rear satellites may be installed on their convenient floor stands. The stands should be positioned behind your listening position and aimed at the listener. The stands are small enough to be stowed underneath or alongside a desk when not in use (see diagram B). If none of these locations are practical, the rear satellites may be placed in convenient sites alongside the listener, including sites slightly forward of the listening location.
The rear satellites do not have to be at the same height, or at the same height as the front sat-ellites. 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 & loop fasteners (D).
The Subwoofer
The subwoofers optimum position is on the floor against the wall. The closer the subwoofer is to a corner, the stronger the maximum bass output. Position the subwoofer so that its connection panel is facing a wall, shielded from inadvertent contact.
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Volume Control
Satellite Connections
Typically, the 3 meter speaker cables will connect the front satellites to the subwoofer and the 5 meter cables will connect the rear satellites to the subwoofer. A panel of eight self-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite and the opposite end of the cable connected to a satellite. 1. Identify the two 3 meter cables. Most satellites will be used with their desktop stands. In this case, thread one end of a 3 meter cable through the hole in the desktop stand. Connect this end to one satellite, (as shown in diagram E). If used, carefully insert the desktop stands attachment arm into the socket in the back of the satellite, taking up any slack in the cable as required. 2. Remove the backing from the small, round FRONT LEFT label and apply it to the back of the satellite (see diagram E). 3. Remove the backing from the remaining, longer FRONT LEFT label and wrap it around the opposite end of the speaker cable you just connected. 4. Connect this end of the speaker cable to the red and black FRONT LEFT speaker connectors on the subwoofer. 5. Repeat this process for the Front Right, Rear Right and Rear Left satellites. Be sure to use the remaining 3 meter cable for the other front speaker.
Diagram E
To connect the speaker wires to the spring loaded connectors on the satellite and subwoofer, push back on a spring-loaded tab to expose the connection hole. Insert the bare end of the wire into the exposed hole, then release the tab to lock the wire in place. Connect wires with red bands to red tab connectors and unmarked wires to black tab connectors. Notes: Matching red wires to red tabs and unmarked wires to black tabs insures the speakers all play in-phase. Out of phase connections will do no electrical harm, but the positional audio sound quality will be greatly reduced. You can substitute regular 18 gauge speaker wire to create longer cables, if needed.
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REAR RIGHT
REAR FRONT
SOUNDCARD OUTPUT (EXAMPLE-SOUND BLASTER LIVE! AUDIO CARD) REAR OUT LINE OUT
REAR FRONT
2. Insert the other end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN input on the subwoofer (see diagram K). 3. Use the following procedure to configure the Sound Blaster Live! sound card for four speakers: Bring your mouse pointer to the top of the monitor screen to display the Creative Launcher. Click on AudioHQ. Click on the Speaker tab. The speaker dialog box will appear.
DIGITAL DIN
On the Configuration tabbed page, select the 4 Speakers option. A sofa icon (representing you) appears in the center of the Preview box, with four speakers at the corners of the box. Note: The FPS2000 Digital will detect the presence of a plug connected to the DIGITAL DIN input and give the DIGITAL DIN input priority. Any signal present at the AUDIO input will be ignored. Be sure to remove the plug from the DIGITAL DIN input if you wish to listen to a sound source through the analog AUDIO INPUT.
The FPS2000 Digital system comes with a separate wired Volume Control, designed to be positioned close at hand and affixed with the semipermanent mounting strip. Connect the circular plug at the end of the Volume Control into the circular Volume Control jack on the back of the subwoofer (see diagram L).
SPDIF CABLE
REAR FRONT
REAR FRONT
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Front/Rear Balance Control
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REAR FRONT
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Important
Playback Levels
FPS2000 Digital is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing the system continuously at overly loud, distorted levels on heavy bass program material may cause its internal fuse to blow. The fuse can be replaced only by a qualified service representative. To avoid this inconvenience and a possible non-warranty repair charge, reduce the playback volume when the system shows obvious signs of stress, i.e. it sounds raspy, fuzzy, and/ or muddy.
Specifications
FPS2000 Digitals Four-channel Amplifier Specifications
Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS. Satellite: 7 watts RMS per channel. These specifications apply to a FPS2000 Digital operating from a 15V DC power adapter.
Technical Support
Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America
Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical support is available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time. You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs bulletin board, 24 hours a day. Call 405-742-6660; use modem settings: Baud rate: Data bits: Parity: Stop bits: 300 to 14400 (V .32/V bis) .42 8 none 1
You can also send a FAX at 405-742-6633 or write us at: Technical Support Creative Labs, Inc. 1523 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater, OK 74075 To reach Creative Technical support via the Internet, visit our technical support web site at http://www.creativehelp.com, for troubleshooting help. For information about this product and other Creative Labs products, visit Creative Zone at http://www.soundblaster.com. Or, call Customer Service at 800-998-1000 Faxback information is available by calling 405-372-5227
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o the original purchaser, Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. will warrant the FPS2000 Digital system to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. With respect to defects, Cambridge SoundWorks will, at its option, replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor. This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hook-up, defective associated equipment or use of the speaker with equipment for which it is not intended. This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to the retailer that sold the FPS2000 Digital to the original purchaser.
This is the sole and expressed warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise. In no event shall Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other than the obligations set forth as stated. To ensure warranty coverage, it is incumbent upon the original purchaser of FPS2000 Digital to inform the retailer of the defect within the warranty period. The only acceptable method of establishing warranty status is a copy of the original proof of purchase indicating customers name and purchase date. For advice about your warranty or any information, call the store where purchased or refer to the Technical Support section on pages 12-13.
2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and FourPointSurround is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Newton, MA. Creative and Sound Blaster are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. All other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ from those pictured.
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