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Contents FourPointSurround FPS1000 2 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 3 Warning ................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5 Inspecting For Damage ........................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FourPointSurround FPS1000 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 following section 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.
Inspecting For Damage Examine each speaker unit carefully for signs of shipping damage. If there is any damage, do not install the system and follow the procedure outlined in the section “If You Have a Problem.” All the items shown in the illustration should be included. If anything is missing, notify the retailer. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to transport your PCWorks FourPointSurround FPS1000 system later.
Speaker Placement 5. Connect the Volume Control to the subwoofer and then to the sound card line outputs. 6. Connect the power supply adapter. 7. Listen to the system and adjust the Subwoofer Level control for the most pleasing bass output. 8. You may wish to experiment with satellite placement briefly before concealing the connecting wires and making the installation more permanent. A The front left and front right satellites should be placed to the sides of the monitor.
Speaker Wiring Diagram Your plug adapter may vary depending on your country 8
Satellite Connections One pair of satellites has 9 foot (3 meter) cables and one pair has 12 foot (4 meter) cables. Typically, the satellites in the rear will require longer cable lengths, but the satellites are otherwise identical. If you need extra cable length for the front channel satellites, use the ones with longer cable there instead. A panel of eight self-adhesive labels is provided to identify each satellite.
Attaching The Desktop Stands For most applications, the satellite speakers should be used with 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 wires through the cut-out in the top of the desktop stands (see diagram C). For desktop placement, apply the five self adhesive feet to the base of the desktop stands.
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 “12V DC IN” receptacle on the back of the subwoofer.
The Volume Control The FourPointSurround FPS1000 system comes with a separate wired Volume Control, designed to be positioned close at hand and affixed with the semipermanent mounting strip. Each plug has either an “F” or an “R” moulded into it. One pair of plugs connects to the audio inputs on the back of the subwoofer (SUB). The other pair connects to the sound card line outputs (LINE). Connect the two pairs of signal plugs before affixing the Volume Control (see diagram at right).
Mounting The Volume Control Adjusting Output Level The enclosed mounting strip is semipermanent—it holds well but can be peeled off gently. Be sure that the mounting surface, such as the computer monitor or your desktop, is smooth and clean. In most instances, the FourPointSurround FPS1000 Volume 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.
Subwoofer Level Control Important The output of the subwoofer should be adjusted to suit the listener’s taste. Start with the volume control in the 12 o’clock position (see diagram below). After using the system for a little while, adjust the control up or down to fine tune it. Playback Levels PF FRONT 14 REAR FourPointSurround FPS1000 is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels.
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 placed on the floor in a corner.
Specifications FourPointSurround FPS1000’s Five-channel Amplifier Specifications Satellite amplifier: One channel driven into a 4 ohm load at less than 1% total harmonic distortion, at 1kHz: 3.5 watts RMS. Subwoofer amplifier: With a 4 ohm load at less than 1% total harmonic distortion, at 100Hz: 10 watts RMS. These specifications apply to a FourPointSurround FPS1000 operating from a 220 VAC line and a 12V DC power adapter.
Limited Warranty Note: Creative may replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the faulty parts will become the property of Creative. The warranty period for your repaired/replacement items is 90 days from the date of shipment from Creative, or what is left on the original item’s warranty, which ever is longer. To avoid tariffs when shipping a product to Creative Labs from outside the E.U.
