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PCWorks Speaker System
by Henry Kloss
Installation and Operating Instructions
© 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
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IMPORTANT AVIS WARNING RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK HAZARD NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOF- triangle is intended to alert the user of the ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS DEMONTER LE the user of the presence of uninsulated ER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE presence of important operating and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and op- VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-sup- have fallen into the subwoofer. erating instructions should be read before cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ply cords should be routed so that they are c) If the subwoofer has been exposed to the PC Works amplified subwoofer/satel- ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer not likely to be walked on or pinched by rain or water. lite system is
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Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................... i, ii ™ Thank You ............................................................................................... 1 PCWorks by Henry Kloss Inspecting For Damage ........................................................................... 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 2 Satellite Cube Connections ...................
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Thank You hank you for purchasing Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks by Henry Kloss. 1-800-FOR-HIFI We think you will find its (1-800-367-4434), T sound quality astonishing 8 AM to Midnight, considering its very small size. Eastern time At Cambridge SoundWorks, we 1 PM to 4 AM started with the assumption that Greenwich Mean Time computer users care no less about In Canada: 1-800-525-4434 sound quality than music lovers. We Outside US or Canada: have developed a totally new Tel: 617-332-5936 speaker sy
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TO FROM SUB SOURCE SOUNDWORKS MIN MAX Inspecting For Damage Getting Started Examine each speaker unit carefully All the items shown in the For your convenience, an overall speakers to the subwoofer. Note for shipping damage. If there is any, illustration below should be included wiring diagram appears on page 13. the red band around one lead at do not install or use the system. For with your system. If anything is One of the first steps in setting the end of each speaker cable. advice, call the
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Satellite Cube Connections Connect the speaker wire from one Connect the speaker wire from out together). “Out of phase” con- Notes The satellite amplifiers inside the PCWorks subwoofer are satellite to the right speaker the other satellite to the left nections can muddy the stereo specifically designed to drive the PCWorks cube satellites. output (+ R –) of the subwoofer. speaker output (– L +) of the effect. Solo voices, which should Do not connect these left and right amplifier outputs to an
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Program Source Connections Connect the PCWorks Volume hiss, or if the PCWorks Volume Control’s FROM SOURCE lead to Control adjustment range is unsatis- the audio output of your computer factory, readjust the program source’s or other program source. Connect level control up or down (and the the TO SUB lead to the audio input PCWorks Volume Control accordingly). of the PCWorks’ subwoofer as shown. The control can be mounted on the side of your SPKR LINE computer monitor or other surface Computer
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Connecting Music Sources Mounting The Volume Control The enclosed mounting strip is semipermanent—it holds well but OFF 1 2 can be peeled off gently. Be sure that DCIN the mounting surface, such as the computer monitor or your desktop, is smooth and clean. PHONES LINE BASS BOOST OUT Program Source Some portable players have “bass boost” circuits designed for their small headphones. Switch these circuits OFF when playing through PCWorks. Press exposed adhesive side Remove protective paper from o
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PCWorks Subwoofer Control Panel Power Connections Connect the AC-to-DC Power Adapter to the PCWorks 12V DC input. The power supply for the PCWorks stays on all the time the sub- BASS LEVEL woofer is plugged in. For this reason, it may remain warm to the touch. This is normal, CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS but it’s a good idea to unplug the unit when NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUDIO you are away for a week or more. INPUT SPEAKERS RL 12V DC IN POWER ON/OFF CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PO
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Attaching The Stands For most applications, the cube speakers should be attached to their desktop stands. Install each stand by inserting it into the “T” shaped socket in the back of each satellite. Make sure to feed the wire through the cut-out in the top of the stand’s back panel. 7
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Playback Levels Controlling Background Noise and Distortion Set the program source’s vol- PCWorks is intended for individual The PCWorks has high input 1. For program sources where it is ume control to a high setting (70% or small group listening and will sensitivity, so it will work well convenient to use the PCWorks of its range or greater). Adjust the achieve surprisingly high output with low signal output program Volume Control: PCWorks Volume Control to a levels. However, playing the sys- s
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PCWorks With A Computer • Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. • The ear cannot locate the source of low-bass, which is why the subwoofer should go on the floor, Install the stands in the cubes and place them to out of sight. The face of the either side of the monitor, aimed straight ahead. subwoofer must be at least 4 The cubes are magnetically shielded inches from the nearest vertical surface, however. • If you can’t place the woofer on the floor against a wall
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Symphonies No. 39 & 41 MOZART PCWorks As A Music System • Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. • If the cubes are fairly close to the listener (3-4 ft.), it’s best to For recorded performers to have them at ear level. For appear “on stage” in front of greater cube/listener distances, you, place the cubes to form a try placing them down on the roughly equal-sided triangle floor, up near the ceiling or with your favorite listening anywhere in between. position. But
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PCWorks With A TV Set • To use PCWorks with a stereo TV • If you can’t place the woofer on set, be sure the TV has a volume- the floor against a wall as shown, controlled audio signal output. the subwoofer’s output will This kind of output retains the TV decrease. Advance the Bass remote’s ability to control the Level Control to compensate. overall sound level. A stereo • Set the Bass Level control for best headphone jack usually makes a bass balance, then forget it. It is good signal source. no
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Using PCWorks Outside The Home Difficulty? PCWorks will operate properly designed for interior use. Do not If you suspect a problem exists from the nominal 12 Volt electri- expose it to rain or prolonged with the performance of your cal systems in automobiles, direct sunlight. Do not leave PCWorks system, contact the recreational vehicles and boats. PCWorks outdoors during any retailer where it was purchased. PCWorks will provide satisfying kind of inclement weather nor music listening when used
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Wiring Diagram Mounting The Cubes Cube Speaker To a flat surface: To mount the satellite cubes to a wall, the side of a monitor or other flat surface, use the self- adhesive “hook and loop” fas- tener squares. Subwoofer/Amplifier Desktop Stands C C CAMBRID AMBRID AMBRIDG G GE E E S S SOUND OUND OUNDW W WOR OR ORK K KS S S BASS LEVEL CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUDIO INPUT SPEAKERS RL 12V DC IN Speaker POWER ON/OFF Wire Red Band AC-to-DC Power Adapter TO FROM SUB SOURCE SOUNDWO
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Technical Support Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America Inside Europe Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd. Technical Support If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown Dublin, 15 Ireland support is available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time. Ireland Tel: +353 1 820 7555 You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Fax: +353 1 820 5052 Labs’ bulletin board, 24 ho
