User manual CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS BASSCUBE 6S

[. . . ] The Product Development team at Cambridge SoundWorks believes that there is no better combination of audiophile-level attention to detail and reasonable cost. Inspecting for damage Examine each part carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not install or use the system. Return the subwoofer to the store or merchant where you made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1-800-FOR-HIFI (1-800-367-4434) for assistance. Its a good idea to store the carton and packing material for future use and transport. BassCube 6S Manual 5/24/02 1:29 PM Page 3 USE AND SATELLITE MATCHING The BassCube 6S is engineered to complement the Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series MC50, MC100, MC150, and MC200 satellite speakers. [. . . ] However, in some installations it may be more convenient to make the parallel connection at the Subwoofer or Satellite terminals. No external crossover circuitry is necessary when using Cambridge SoundWorks satellite loudspeakers because it is already included within the loudspeakers. Due to the action of the crossover components in the satellites, this connection results in a load that will be safe for virtually all high-quality receivers. BassCube 6S + + ­ ­ Right Speaker R L Left Speaker + Receiver + 4 BassCube 6S Manual 5/24/02 1:29 PM Page 5 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM The terminals of the BassCube6S will accept bare wire, individual banana plugs, or spade lugs. Due to compliance with CE safety guidelines, the terminal spacing will not accommodate dual banana plugs. Use at least AWG#18 speaker cable for runs under 15 feet. Use AWG#16 or heavier speaker cable for longer runs. Speaker cable will have some means of identifying the two conductors. This will often be printing, a ridge or stipe on the insulation, or different color of the conductors. Determine which conductor you will use to connect to the positive (+) terminals of the amplifier and speaker systems. In most systems, it will be best to connect the subwoofer and satellite wiring together at the receiver's speaker outputs. This will mean that you connect bth the wire from the satellite speaker, and the same channel of the BassCube 6S together to the same speaker output terminal. The receiver's speaker terminals will determine the maximum wire size that you can easily use. 1) Determine how long each of the speaker cables should be. Cut the cable to the appropriate lengths. 2) Strip approximately 3/4 inch of insulation from the two individual conductors on both ends of each speaker cable. Twist the exposed strands of the bare wire to keep them together. 3) Run the wire to each satellite speaker, and to the subwoofer. Connect the conductor you have chosen as the positive (+) conductor to each satellite speaker. 4) Likewise, connect the positive and negative wires to the terminals of the subwoofer. Maintain the same wiring polarity as you did for the satellite speakers. [. . . ] Warning About Excessive Amplifier Distortion Operating a receiver (of any power rating) beyond its maximum undistorted output level creates distortion, which is essentially added signal content not part of the musical program. Certain types of distortion dramatically increase the internal operating temperature of a loudspeaker and will eventually cause the speaker's failure due to burned or melted internal parts. While Cambridge SoundWorks incorporates the most heat tolerant parts commensurate with good acoustic design, the speaker's Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship does not apply to parts that fail from long-term operation at very high temperatures. Enclosure Cleaning The speaker enclosure may be cleaned with a window-cleaning product. [. . . ]