FourPointSurround™ FPS2000 Digital Multimedia Speaker System Installation and Operating Instructions © 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. FPS2000 Rev.
Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FPS2000 Digital 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.
FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital Multimedia Speaker System Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2 Overview ..................................................................................................... 2 Installation Sequence ..................................................................................
Introduction T hank you for purchasing FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital by Cambridge SoundWorks. The FPS2000 Digital is the first multimedia speaker system to support DirectSound®3D and Environmental Audio in true multichannel, digitally transfered sound. It lets you experience the full potential of the multichannel sound encoded in today’s latest computer software. We think you will find it adds an exciting new dimension to computer sound and gaming.
Inspecting For Damage Examine each speaker unit carefully for signs of shipping damage. If there is any damage, do not install the system. If there is any problem, or if anything is missing, call the store where the system was purchased or refer to the “Technical Support” section on pages 12-13. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to transport your FPS2000 Digital system later. Overview Installation Sequence The four small satellite speakers of the FPS2000 Digital are magnetically shielded.
Speaker Placement 6. Connect the Volume Control to the subwoofer. 7. Connect the power supply adapter. 8. Listen to the system and adjust the Bass Level control for pleasing bass output. 9. You may wish to experiment with satellite placement briefly before concealing the connecting wires and making the installation more permanent. A The Front Satellites The front left and right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor. Install the desktop stands if placing the satellites on the desktop.
Speaker Wiring Diagram Subwoofer Front Left Satellite Front Right Satellite Out To Computer Sound Card R REAR FRONT Audio Connection Cables F Rear Left Satellite Rear Right Satellite Power Supply Adapter Volume Control 4 FPS2000 Rev.
Satellite Connections Typically, the 3 meter speaker cables will connect the front satellites to the subwoofer and the 5 meter cables will connect the rear satellites to the subwoofer. A panel of eight self-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite and the opposite end of the cable connected to a satellite. 1. Identify the two 3 meter cables. Most satellites will be used with their desktop stands. In this case, thread one end of a 3 meter cable through the hole in the desktop stand.
Attaching The Floor Stands The rear satellites (with their desktop stands attached) may be installed in their floor stands. 1. One leg of each floor stand has a full length slot, with short notches opposite the slot at each end. Insert a satellite cable inside one of these legs by feeding it down the length of the full length slot. At each end, feed the cable through the short notches (see diagram G). 2. Insert the satellite end of the leg/cable assembly into the middle socket of the apex joint.
Power Supply Adapter Audio Signal Connections Confirm that the power switch is in the “OFF” position. Insert the power supply’s AC plug into the appropriate receptacle. Insert the small DC connector into the “15V DC IN” receptacle on the back of the subwoofer (see diagram I). The FPS2000 Digital comes with a front/rear audio signal cable. Connect this cable between your sound card and the subwoofer (see diagram J). 1.
Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN Volume Control If your Sound Blaster Live! sound card includes a Digital I/O card, you can take advantage of the clear, distortion-free audio available from its Digital DIN output. 1. Insert one end of the SPDIF cable into the DIGITAL DIN output jack on the Sound Blaster Live! Digital I/O card. The position of the Digital DIN connector on the Digital I/O card may be different from this diagram.
Using The Volume Control Mounting The Volume Control The Volume Control has a Front/ Rear Balance Control, a Master Level Control (see diagram M), and an On/Off power switch. Use the Master Level Control whenever you wish to adjust the speaker output level. Adjust the Front/Rear Balance Control to achieve satisfactory output from all four speakers. It should not be necessary to adjust the control more than once while playing any single game.
In most instances, the FPS2000 Digital Master Level Control will be the most convenient way to adjust the overall playback level. It responds instantly and doesn’t require you to pause games or programs. But there are other output level controls present in software to consider. Versions of Microsoft® Windows® and most other operating systems offer an on-screen sound level Control, while most game programs provide yet another one.
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the satellites. This prevents their higher frequencies from being blocked. It is not necessary for each satellite to be aimed directly at the listener. The relative strength of low-bass depends on how close the subwoofer is to intersecting room surfaces. The most bass output results from the subwoofer being placed on the floor in a corner.
Important Specifications Playback Levels FPS2000 Digital is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing the system continuously at overly loud, distorted levels on heavy bass program material may cause its internal fuse to blow. The fuse can be replaced only by a qualified service representative.
1-Year Limited Warranty Inside Asia Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support 31 International Business Park, Creative Resource, Singapore 609921 Tel: Fax: +65 8954100 +65 5696640 Operating hours (Singapore Time) Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm Sat-Sun & Public Holidays: Closed T o the original purchaser, Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. will warrant the FPS2000 Digital system to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
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