Cover.fm Page 1 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:46 PM Cover.fm Page 2 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:46 PM 311 Needham Street, Newton MA USA 02464 1-800-367-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com or e-mail us at info@cambridgesoundworks.com 0420000927 Rev. A FPS1500.fm Page -2 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM IMPORTANT The lightning flash, with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within a product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to people. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER'S COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DES PIECES INTERIEURES N'EST REQUIS. TOUT SERVICE D'ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE PAR DU PERSONNEL D'ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions. READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE COMPLIANCE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for your FPS1500 is located on the subwoofer. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: DIRECTIVE 89/ 336/ EEC, 92/ 31/ EEC (EMC), 73/ 23/ EEC (LVD) ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. -2 FPS1500.fm Page -1 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM READ INSTRUCTIONS ­ All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FPS1500 amplified subwoofer/ satellite system is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS ­ All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING ­ Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 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. ACCESSORIES ­ Do not place the FPS1500 system on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The subwoofer or satellites may fall, causing serious injury to a person, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the satellites or subwoofer should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks. VENTILATION ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from overheating; and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The subwoofer should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Cambridge SoundWorks' instructions have been adhered to. HEAT ­ The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. POWER SOURCES ­ The subwoofer should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. POLARIZATION ­ The subwoofer may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION ­ Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the subwoofer. LIGHTNING ­ Unplug the FPS1500 system during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the subwoofer due to lightning and power-line surges. OVERLOADING ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ­ Never push objects of any kind into the subwoofer through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the subwoofer. SERVICING ­ Do not attempt to service the subwoofer yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE ­ Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or an object has fallen into the subwoofer. c) If the subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water. 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 FPS1500 system, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the FPS1500 system is in proper operating condition. -1 FPS1500.fm Page 0 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM TM Inventory ............................................................................................................ 1 Speaker Placement ............................................................................................. 2 Installing Desktop Stands .................................................................................. 3 Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls .................................................................... 3 Volume Control/Power Switch............................................................................ 4 Audio Source Connection ................................................................................... 5 Connecting Speakers .......................................................................................... 6 Controlling Noise and Distortion........................................................................ 7 Specifications...................................................................................................... 7 EAX..................................................................................................................... 8 1-Year Limited Warranty.................................................................................... 8 Customer Service/Technical Support.................................................................. 9 Thank you for buying FourPointSurround FPS1500 by Cambridge SoundWorks. This 4.1 multimedia speaker system supports the best audio technology ® today: EAXTM, DirectSound 3D, and discrete four-channel gaming, giving you superior audio reproduction performance. 0 FPS1500.fm Page 1 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 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 FPS1500 system later. Note Tripod stands for the rear satellites are available from www.creative.com. Tripod Stands Screws and Plastic Anchors (2) Strips of Rubber Pads (2) Subwoofer Satellites (4) Desktop Stands for Satellites (4) 13.5V 1.8A DC Power Adapter (varies from country to country) Volume Control with Holder Audio Connection Cable (1) Semipermanent mounting Strip (1) Identification Labels 1 FPS1500.fm Page 2 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 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 FPS1500.fm Page 3 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM Mount the rear satellites only on walls that are structurally sound. Position the satellites behind you and slightly above ear level. rubber 4 Applyon the pads 1 Apply identification label to back of satellite. 3 Insert attachment arm into socket at back of satellite. Attachment arm. 1 2 Tap plastic anchor into hole until it is flush with wall. x 25 mm screw 3 Screw a M5 leaving about into anchor, Drill a hole about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep into wall. back of each rear satellite. 2 4 0.5 cm (¼ inch) protruding. Thread satellite cable through hole in desktop stand. Apply Identification label to cable. each 5 Slip keyhole slot ofprotruding rear satellite onto screw. 3 FPS1500.fm Page 4 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM Attach the Volume Control holder only to a mounting surface that is smooth and clean, for example, the side of your computer monitor. See "Controlling Noise and Distortion" on page 7 for related information. protective paper 1 Removereveal adhesive. from one side to 4 Press the exposed adhesive side firmly against the mounting surface. 2 Press exposed adhesive side firmly against back of holder. paper 3 Peel off remainingholder. strip from mounting tape on 5 Slide the volume control into the holder. 4 FPS1500.fm Page 5 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM A To computer audio card or 4-channel player (lime-green and black miniplugs) Audio connection cable B To 2-channel computer audio card (lime-green miniplugs only) Audio connection cable C To stereo players (lime-green miniplugs only) Audio connection cable 5 FPS1500.fm Page 6 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM Front Right Satellite To power source. Note: Disconnect from power source if not in use for more than a few days. Adjust the Bass Level control to achieve the bass output you like. To maximize music performance, set the control to the left half of the dial. For heavy-bass music, set it to the right half. For games, set it anywhere along the full range. Front Left Satellite Power Supply Adapter To audio source, eg computer audio card, 4-channel player, CD player. See page 5. Subwoofer Audio Connection Cable Rear Right Satellite Rear Left Satellite Volume Control 6 FPS1500.fm Page 7 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM FPS1500 has high input sensitivity, so it may amplify the hum and hiss inherent in some audio program sources. This noise is not due to a fault in the speaker system. You can minimize this background noise by following these guidelines: Decide which volume control you would like to use as the master level control: the FPS1500 volume control or the program source's volume control. If you choose to use the FPS1500 volume control, first set the program source's volume control high (at least 70% of the maximum level). Where there is more than one software level control, set all volume controls high. Then leave the controls. Use the FPS1500 volume control to adjust overall output. If you choose to use the program source's volume control, first set the program source's volume control high (at least 70% of the maximum level). Then adjust the FPS1500 volume control until the ...