User manual CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS FPS1800

[. . . ] CLEANING ­ Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 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. [. . . ] 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 replacement 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 FPS1800 system, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the FPS1800 system is in proper operating condition. -1 FPS1800. fm Page 0 Tuesday, July 18, 2000 4:48 PM TM Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Speaker Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing Desktop Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Volume Control/Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Audio Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controlling Noise and Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Technical Support/Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Thank you for buying Cambridge SoundWorks' FourPointSurround FPS1800, a powerful surround sound system ideal for intense gaming. FPS1800. fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 18, 2000 4:48 PM OPTIONAL ITEM Examine each unit carefully. If anything is missing or damaged, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your FPS1800 system later. Tripod Stands (available from www. creative. com) 3 meter (9 feet) Speaker Cables for Front Satellites (2) Audio Connection Cable Subwoofer Satellite Speakers (4) Desktop Stands for Satellites (4) 5 meter (15 feet) Speaker Cables for Rear Satellites (2) Strips of Rubber Pads (2) 15V DC 3A Power Adapter (varies from country to country) Volume Control with Holder Mounting Tape for Volume Control Screws and Plastic Anchors (2) Identification Labels 1 FPS1800. fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 18, 2000 4:48 PM For the strongest bass output, place the subwoofer on the floor in a corner. Place the front satellites to the sides of your monitor. To connect the cables correctly later, use the identification labels provided to mark the satellites and their cables. Keep the path between you and the satellites clear. Caution Do not place the subwoofer near your monitor, on the work surface or on a shelf. A B C Rear satellites mounted on walls behind you Rear satellites placed at the extreme corners of your desk Rear satellites mounted on tripods (if purchased) 2 FPS1800. fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 18, 2000 4:48 PM Mount the rear satellites only on walls that are structurally sound. Position the satellites behind you and slightly above ear level. 1 Applytoidentification label back of satellite. 2 Push back red tab onend of satellite. Insert bare red-banded cable into hole and release tab to lock. [. . . ] Technical Support 1523 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater, OK 74075 Tel: 1­405­742­6622 Fax 1­405­742­6633 Operating hours (Central Time): Daily 8:00 A. M. ­12 Midnight To reach Technical Support via the Internet, visit our web site at http://www. creativehelp. com. You can reach Customer Service by phone at 1­800­998­1000, Mon­Fri 8:00 A. M. ­7:00 P. M. You can also use our Faxback service at 1­405­372­5227. Inside Asia Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Tel: 65­895­4100 Fax: 65­569­6640 Operating hours (Singapore Time): Mon­Fri 9:00 A. M. ­6:00 P. M. [. . . ]