Contents Instructions for: MicroWorks by Henry Kloss ® Safety Precautions ................................................................................. i, ii Thank You ................................................................................................ 1 Inspecting For Damage ............................................................................. 2 Getting Started ......................................................................................... 2 Satellite Cube Connections ....................................................................... 3 Program Source Connections .................................................................... 4 Connecting Music Sources ........................................................................ 5 Mounting The Volume Control ................................................................. 5 Power Connections ................................................................................... 6 Connecting Two Program Sources ............................................................ 7 Attaching The Stands ............................................................................... 7 Important ­ Please Read Before Operating Your MicroWorks .................. 8 MicroWorks With A Computer .................................................................. 9 MicroWorks As A Music System .............................................................. 10 MicroWorks With A TV Set ...................................................................... 11 Mounting The Cubes ................................................................................ 12 Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 13 1-Year Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 14 MicroWorks Specifications ...................................................................... 14 Technical Support ................................................................................... 15 iii IMPORTANT WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within a product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute the risk of electric shock to persons. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER'S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE 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 is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this product. READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for the MicroWorks is located on the subwoofer's control panel. Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the MicroWorks 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; and the like. ACCESSORIES - Do not place the MicroWorks system on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The subwoofer or satellites may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, 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 and 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 builtin 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 alternating-current 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 - Power-supply 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 - For added protection for the MicroWorks system during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. 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 objects have 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 MicroWorks system, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the MicroWorks system is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The MicroWorks satellites should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks. ii Introduction T hank you for choosing ® MicroWorks by Henry Kloss. We think you'll find its sound quality astonishing, whether you connect it to your computer or use it as a stand-alone music system. To create a so-called "multimedia" speaker, many manufacturers just add some magnetic shielding and a new nameplate to an existing model. At Cambridge SoundWorks, we started with the assumption that computer users care no less about sound quality than music lovers. We have developed a totally new system, lavishing as much effort on its design as on that of our critically-acclaimed Ensemble® speakers. Thus MicroWorks far outstrips many home stereo systems, let alone the typical "multimedia" speaker. Cambridge SoundWorks 1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434) 24 hours a day, every day In Canada: 1-800-987-9104 Outside US or Canada: Tel: 617-332-5936 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com E-mail: info@cambridgesoundworks.com 1 Inspecting For Damage Examine each speaker unit carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not install or use the system. For Advice, call the store where you made your purchase. All the items shown in the illustration below should be included with your system. If anything is missing, notify your retailer. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your MicroWorks system later. Notes: The satellite amplifiers inside the MicroWorks subwoofer are specifically designed to drive the MicroWorks 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. Subwoofer/ amplifier Wall-mounting hardware for cubes (2 sets) Satellite Speaker Cubes (2) Getting Started For your convenience, an overall wiring diagram appears on page 13. One of the first steps in setting up MicroWorks 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 eachprecut strips of pull and discard the insulation, revealing the bare wires. Silver wire strands 2 Twist the individualthere are of bared wire tightly together so no free strands that could short across the speaker or amplifier terminals. Copper wire Red band red 3 Note thewire atband aroundofthe lead with the copper each end each speaker cable. This will help you connect speakers "in phase" as described on the next page. Volume Control with 12 ft. audio connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs* AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 BASS LEVEL L+ R+ L R­ Stick-on feet for cubes or stands (2 sets) Semipermanent mounting strip (1) for attaching volume control Threaded knobs for stands (2) 12 ft. speaker wires for connecting cubes (2)* ­ Playback System Diagram Volume Control Power cord *Extensions available; visit your store or call a Cambridge SoundWorks Audio/Video Consultant at 1-877-YES-HIFI Left Cube Speaker Program Source Subwoofer/ Amplifier Right Cube Speaker Stands for cubes (2) 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. Connecting the two cubes identically assures that they operate "inphase" (their cones move in and out together). "Out-of-phase" connections can muddy the stereo effect. Solo voices, which should appear to come from a point between the two cubes, will sound "split" between them. Left Satellite Cube To connect speaker wires to cubes, push down on the tab beneath connector, insert bared end of wire, then release the tab. Speaker wire Red band Subwoofer Control Panel AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 BASS LEVEL L+ L­ R+ 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. Notes The sat ...