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Contents FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital 2 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3 Warning .................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5 Speaker Placement ......................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the Fo urPointSurround 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.
IMPORTANT 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.
Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: CAUTION: This device is intended to be installed by the user in a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for user-installed application cards.
Speaker Placement The front left and front right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor. When placing satellites on the desktop, install the desktop stands. If you wish to save desktop space, use the hook and loop fasteners to attach the satellites to the sides of the computer monitor (see page 15).
F R REAR FRONT Speaker Wiring Diagram Your plug adapter may vary depending on your country 7
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. 2. 8 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 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.
Audio Signal Connections 1. Insert one of the green miniplugs into the green minijack (LINE OUT) on your sound card. 2. Insert the corresponding black miniplug into the black minijack (REAR OUT) on your sound card. 3. Insert the green miniplug at the other end of the cable into the minijack (FRONT) on the subwoofer. 4. Insert the black miniplug into the minijack (REAR) on the subwoofer.
Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN 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. The Digital DIN connector is the only connector with a 9-pin configuration. 2.
Using The Volume Control Adjusting Output Level 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.
Bass Level Control Important The output of the subwoofer can be adjusted to suit the listener’s taste. Start with the control in the 12 o’clock position (see diagram N). After using the system for a couple of hours, adjust the control up or down to fine-tune it. Playback Levels N 14 FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels.
Mounting The Satellites To a flat surface: To mount the satellites the side of a monitor or other flat surface, use the self-adhesive “hook and loop” fastener squares. To the wall: To wall-mount the cubes on structurally strong surfaces (a wall stud or wood panelling), screw the No. 10 screws into the material. Allow their heads to protrude about 1/4 inch to fit into the keyhole slots Hook and loop fastener mounting on the back of each cube (as shown below).
If You Have a Problem Please retain all contents including packaging and proof of purchase until you are fully satisfied with product.
Limited Warranty Creative Labs (Ireland) Limited (“Creative”) warrants to you, the original purchaser only, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase, or such other period as may be required by applicable law (“Warranty Period”).
