User manual CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS HOMETHEATER Install Guide

[. . . ] 2 Satellite Cube Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Program Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting Music Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mounting The Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If anything is missing, contact the retailer where it was purchased. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your SoundWorks system later. Getting Started One of the first steps in setting up SoundWorks is connecting the small "cube" satellite speakers to the subwoofer (see next page). Therefore, before anything else, prepare their connecting wires as shown. speaker cable, 1 Fromoffboth ends of eachpre-cut strips of pull and discard the insulation, revealing the bare wires. strands 2 Twist the individualthere are of bared wire tightly together so no free strands that could short across the speaker or amplifier terminals. Red band band around each 3 Noteofthe redspeaker cable. one wire athelp end each This will you connect speakers "in phase" as described on the next page. SOUNDWORKS BY HENRY KLOSS ©CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS 1-800-FOR-HIFI 12680 TO TO SUB SUB FROM FROM SOURCE SOURCE + 12-14V 1. 5A POWER ON/OFF DC IN BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT + SOUNDWORKS ­ SPEAKERS L R MIN MIN ­ CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS MAX MAX Subwoofer/Amplifier 12 Ft. Audio Connecting Cable with Volume Control and Mini-Plugs Semipermanent Mounting Strip (1) for Attaching Volume Control Wall-Mounting Hardware for Cubes (2) CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS Satellite Speaker Cubes (2) Stands for Cubes (2) 12 Ft. Speaker Wires for Connecting Cubes (2) "Hook & Loop" Strip for Attaching Cubes to Computer Monitor (4) Stick-On Feet for Cubes or Stands (2 Sets) 12-14 VDC External Power Supply (12v Version Only) 2 Satellite Cube Connections Connect the red (+) and black (­) terminals on the subwoofer to their red and black counterparts on the cube speakers. Use the leads with the red bands for interconnecting the red terminals, and the unmarked leads for the black terminals. Note: Connecting the two cubes identically assures that they operate "in phase" (their cones move in and out together). "Out of phase" connections can muddy the stereo effect. Solo voices, should appear to come from a point between the two cubes, which will sound "split" between them. Left Satellite Cube ­ CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks To connect speaker wires to cubes, push tab beneath connector back, insert bared end of wire, then return the tab to its original position. + Red band Subwoofer Control Panel + 120V 60HZ 30W POWER ON/OFF 12V DC IN AUDIO INPUT + R BASS LEVEL Red band To connect speaker wires to subwoofer, push on the spring-loaded tab above or beneath each connector, insert bared end of wire, then release tab to lock wire in place. ­ SPEAKERS L ­ Use of the Bass Level control is described in each of the applications sections that follow; for now simply set it at the midway (12 o'clock) position. Right Satellite Cube ­ CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks Notes The satellite amplifiers inside the SoundWorks subwoofer are specifically designed to drive the SoundWorks cube satellites. Do not connect these left and right amplifier outputs to any other speakers or any kind of signal processing device. To lengthen the satellite speaker wires, you can add additional speaker wire using wire nuts or substitute longer lengths of 18 gauge speaker wire. + 3 Program Source Connections Connect the Volume Control's FROM SOURCE lead to the audio output of your computer or other program source. The cubes may also be attached to the sides of the monitor with the "hook & loop" strips provided (instructions on page 12). Place the subwoofer on the floor under your desk or workstation, back against the wall. Do not place it up on the work surface or a shelf, which could result in disappointing bass performance (see text to the right). The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded, and must be at least 18 inches from the monitor to prevent distortion of the picture. · Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. · The ear cannot localize low-bass, which is why the subwoofer can go on the floor, out of sight. The bass port (the hole above the control panel) must be at least 2 inches from the nearest surface. · If you can't place the woofer on the floor against a wall as shown, the Bass Level control will compensate. Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf, away from the acoustic support that the floor and wall give low-bass. · On the other hand, if the subwoofer sits in a corner on the floor, it may sound bass-heavy. In this case try turning the Bass Level control down. · Set the Bass Level control for best bass balance, then forget it. It is not intended to be adjusted regularly to compensate for differences in recordings. 9 SoundWorks As A Music System · Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. [. . . ] The plastic anchors supplied will be needed to secure the screws in most wall surfaces. If so, drill 1/4 inch holes in the wall, then tap the anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall. Then screw the screws into the anchors until they protrude about 1/4 inch. Be sure to apply the stick-on rubber feet to the back of the satellite cubes. [. . . ]