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an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOF- ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS DEMONTER LE triangle is intended to alert the user of the
the user of the presence of uninsulated ER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR. presence of important operating and main-
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Contents
PCWorks Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Inspecting For Damage ................................................................................ 2
Overview ..................................................................................................... 2
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Introduction
T
hank you for purchasing Cambridge SoundWorks
PCWorks FourPointSurround 1-800-FOR-HIFI
by Cambridge SoundWorks. (1-800-367-4434),
PCWorks FourPointSurround 8 AM to Midnight,
lets you experience the full Eastern time
potential of the multichannel 1 PM to 4 AM
sound encoded in today’s latest Greenwich Mean Time
computer software. We think you In Canada: 1-800-525-4434
will find it adds an exciting new Outside US or Canada:
dimension to computer sound and Tel: 617-332-5936
gaming. Fax: 617-332-9229
www.hifi.com
or e-mail us at info@hifi.com
F
(2) Apex Joints
R F
R
Volume Control with 12 ft. audio
connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs*
(4) Hook& Loop
Satellites: (2) with 9 ft. speaker wire attached, (2) with 12 ft. speaker wire attached (6) Rubber foot plugs
(4) Solid Legs (2) Slotted Legs
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Speaker Placement
5. Connect the Volume Control to The front left and front right the left and right side of the front satellites. Try the extreme
the subwoofer and then to the satellites should be placed to the listening position will provide strong corners of a desk using the desktop
sound card line outputs. sides of the monitor. When placing directional and surround effects. stands (C) or attach the rear satellites
6. Connect the power supply satellites on the desktop, install The rear satellites may be installed under a desktop or at the sides of a
adapter. the desktop stands. If you wish to on their convenient floor stands (see desk using the hook and loop
7. Listen to the system and adjust save desktop space, use the hook diagram B). When listening, the fasteners (D).
the Subwoofer Level control for and loop fasteners to attach the stands should be positioned to the The subwoofer does not contribute
the most pleasing bass output. satellites to the sides of the immediate left and right of your to directional sound effects. Its
8. You may wish to experiment computer monitor (see page 11). listening position. The stands are optimum position is on the floor
with satellite placement briefly If your are lucky enough to have small enough to be stowed against the wall. The closer the
before concealing the connecting side walls close to your listening underneath or alongside a desk subwoofer is to the corner, the
wires and making the installa- position, excellent placement for the when not in use. stronger the maximum bass output.
tion more permanent. left rear and right rear satellites is The rear satellites may also be Alternately, it can be placed on a shelf
alongside or behind your listening placed in any convenient sites or other sites, but its maximum
position, slightly above ear level alongside the listener, including sites output will be reduced.
(use the hook and loop fasteners, slightly forward of the listening
see diagram A). Do not be location. The rear satellites do not
concerned if this is not practical, have to be at exactly the same
since any rear satellite placement to height, nor at the same height as the
A B C D
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Speaker Wiring Diagram
CAMBRIDGE
SOUND
OUNDWORKS
ORKS
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
BASS
LEVEL
REAR AUDIO
INPUTS
PCW ORKS
F P S
OUR OINT URROUND
™
™
REAR
LEFT
CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA
12V DC IN
POWER
ON/OFF
FRONT REAR
RIGHT RIGHT
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Satellite Connections
One pair of satellites has 9 feet
(3 meter) cables and one pair has
12 feet (4 meter) cables. Typically,
the satellites in the rear will
require longer cable lengths,
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Attaching The Desktop Stands Attaching The Floor Stands
For most applications, the satellite For desktop placement, apply The rear satellites (with their 3. Insert the two solid legs into
speakers should be used with their the five self adhesive feet to the desktop stands attached) may be the outside sockets in the
desktop stands. Install each stand base of the desktop stands. If you installed in their floor stands. apex joint.
by inserting it into the “T” wish to install the rear satellites 1. One leg of each floor stand 4. Slide the back of the satellite’s
shaped socket in the back of each in the floor stands, do not apply has a full length slot, with desktop stand into the front of
satellite. Make sure to feed the the self adhesive feet to the base short notches opposite the the slot in the apex joint. The
wires through the cut-out in the of their desktop stands (see slot at each end. Insert a slot’s front is the side further
top of the desktop stands (see diagram D). satellite cable inside one of away from the rear leg socket.
diagram C). these legs by feeding it down Make sure the stand is
the length of the full length securely pressed into the slot
slot. At each end, feed the (see Diagram F).
cable through the short 5. At the base of the rear leg,
C notches (see Diagram E). gently pull on the satellite
2. Ensure there are no feet cable to remove any unneces-
attached to the satellite’s sary slack in the cable.
desktop stand. Insert the 6. Insert a rubber plug into the
satellite end of the leg/cable base of each leg, taking care
assembly into the middle to feed the cable out the short
socket of the apex joint. Make notch in the rear leg (see
sure the satellite cable exits Diagram G).
through the short notch and
not the full length slot (see
Diagram F).
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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.
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The Volume Control
The PCWorks FourPointSurround minijack of your soundcard (see “F” SUB plug to the “Front” mini- If you upgrade to a four-channel
system comes with a separate diagram I). Leave the “R” LINE jack input on the subwoofer. Leave sound card, connect both “F” and
wired Volume Control, designed to plug unconnected. Connect the the “R” LINE plug unconnected. “R” LINE and SUB plugs to the
be positioned close at hand and soundcard and subwoofer and
affixed with the semipermanent enjoy full surround sound.
mounting strip. LINE/FRONT OUT REAR OUT LINE/FRONT OUT Note: When only one of the two
Each plug has either an “F” or (typically green) (typically black) (typically green) stereo inputs on the subwoofer is
an “R” molded into it. One pair of used (either “Front” or “Rear”), the
plugs connects to the audio inputs stereo signal will be reproduced by
on the back of the subwoofer UNUSED both the front and rear pairs of
R
(SUB). The other pair connects to F R F satellites.
the sound card line outputs
(LINE). Connect the two pairs of LINE LINE
signal plugs before affixing the
Volume Control (see diagram at
right). Connect the “F” LINE plug
to the front stereo line output H I
minijack of your sound card.
Connect the “R” LINE plug to the
rear or “surround” line output SUB SUB
minijack of your sound card. F R F
Connect the “F” SUB plug to the UNUSED
R
“Front” minijack input on the
Subwoofer. Connect the “R” SUB
plug to the Rear minijack input on
the Subwoofer (see diagram H). FRONT
BASS
LEVEL
REAR AUDIO
INPUTS
PCWORKS
FOURPOINTSURROUND
™
FRONT
BASS
LEVEL
FOURPOINTSURROUND
REAR AUDIO
INPUTS
PCWORKS ™
FRONT REAR
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS USA
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Mounting The Volume Control Adjusting Output Level
The enclosed mounting strip is In most instances, the PCWorks If the PCWorks FourPoint-
semipermanent—it holds well but FourPointSurround Volume Control Surround’s maximum output is
can be peeled off gently. Be sure that will be the most convenient way to still not sufficient at the extreme
the mounting surface, such as the adjust the overall playback level. It setting of its Volume Control, try
computer monitor or your desktop, responds instantly and doesn’t increasing one and only one of
is smooth and clean. require you to pause games or the software volume controls to
programs. But there are other increase overall output.
output level controls present in If you find the optimum output
software to consider. level of the PCWorks FourPoint-
GE
BRIDRKS
COAUMNDWO
Versions of Microsoft® Windows® Surround system occurs at too low
S
and most other operating systems a setting of its volume control,
offer an on-screen sound level reduce the setting of one software
control, while most game pro- volume control (preferably the
grams provide yet another one. For operating system’s output level
1 Remove protective paper from one 2 Press exposed adhesive side the PCWorks FourPointSurround control) to achieve greater
side to reveal adhesive. firmly against back of volume Volume Control to perform at its control range.
control. best, these “software” level Note: Some software volume
controls should be set to an controls may introduce distortion
“optimum” position and then left when set to their maximum level.
alone. Experiment to achieve the
Set any software volume cleanest sound.
controls to approximately 75% of
their maximum output level. This
should allow the PCWorks Four-
PointSurround Volume Control
AMBRIDGE
SOUNDWORKS
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Subwoofer Level Control Important
The output of the subwoofer
should be adjusted to suit the
Playback Levels
listener’s taste. Start with the PCWorks FourPointSurround is
volume control in the 12 o’clock intended for individual or small
position (see diagram below). group listening and will achieve
After using the system for a little surprisingly high output levels.
while, adjust the control up or However, playing the system
down to fine tune it. 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 representative. To avoid
this inconvenience and a possible
non-warranty repair charge,
reduce the playback volume when
BASS the system shows obvious signs of
LEVEL stress, i.e. it sounds “raspy,”
“fuzzy,” and/or “muddy.”
FRONT REAR
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Optimizing The Sound Mounting The Satellites
Of Your System To a flat surface:
the keyhole slots on the back of
each cube (as shown below).
The plastic anchors supplied will
Have a clear line of sight from your results from the subwoofer placed To mount the satellites the side
listening position to the satellites. on the floor in a corner. The least of a monitor or other flat surface, be needed to secure the screws in
This prevents their higher frequen- bass output results with the unit use the self-adhesive “hook and most wall surfaces. If so, drill 1/4
cies from being blocked. It is not positioned away from any corners or loop” fastener squares. inch holes in the wall, then tap the
anchors into the holes until they
necessary for each satellite to be
aimed directly at the listener.
walls.
Once you have adjusted the
To the wall: are flush with the wall. Then screw
The relative strength of low bass subwoofer level control, leave it in To wall-mount the cubes on the screws into the anchors until
depends on how close the that position. It should not be used structurally strong surfaces (a they protrude about 1/4 inch.
subwoofer is to intersecting room to compensate for differences in wall stud or wood panelling), Be sure to apply the stick-on
surfaces. The most bass output recordings or games. screw the No. 10 screws into the rubber feet to the back of the satel-
material. Allow their heads to lite cubes. This assures an acousti-
protrude about 1/4 inch to fit into cally secure installation.
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Specifications Technical Support
PC Works FourPointSurround’s Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America
Five-channel
Amplifier Specifications
Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical support is
Satellite amplifier: One channel available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time.
driven into a 4 ohm load at less than You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs’ bulletin
1% total harmonic distortion, at board, 24 hours a day. Call 405-742-6660; use modem settings:
1kHz: 3.5 watts RMS.
Subwoofer amplifier: With a Baud rate: 300 to 14400
4 ohm load at less than 1% total (V.32/V.42 bis)
harmonic distortion, at 100Hz: Data bits: 8
10 watts RMS. Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
These specifications apply to a
PCWorks FourPointSurround You can also send a FAX at 405-742-6633 or write us at:
operating from a 120 VAC line
and a 12V DC power adapter. Technical Support
Creative Labs, Inc.
1523 Cimarron Plaza
Stillwater, OK 74075
To reach Creative Technical support via the Internet, visit our technical support
web site at http://www.creativehelp.com, for troubleshooting help.
For information about this product and other Creative Labs products, visit
Creative Zone at http://www.soundblaster.com. Or, call customer Service at
800-998-1000
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Inside Europe Holland Tel: +3115578244
Italy Tel: +39 2 982 4 4100
Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd. Technical Support Norway Tel: 800 11663 (Freephone)
Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown Dublin, 15 Ireland BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34)
+45 4824 4361 (ZyTEL 19,200)
Ireland Tel: +353 1 820 7555
Fax: +353 1 820 5052 Scandinavia Tel: +45 4824 4322
BBS: +353 1 820 3784 (HST) Fax: +45 4824 4323
+353 1 820 3818 (ZyXEL) Spain Tel: 900 953536 (Freephone)
Belgium Tel: +32 32300997 (French) Sweden Tel: 020 791088 (Freephone)
(for Benelux) Fax: +32 32300998 (Dutch) BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34)
BBS: +32 3281 4631 (HST V.34) +45 4824 4361 (ZyTEL 19,200)
+32 3281 4632 (V.34) UK Tel: +44 01734 344 744
Denmark Tel: 8001 7177 (Freephone) Fax: +44 01734 320 271
BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34) BBS: +44 01743 360 287
+45 4824 4361 (V.34) Operating hours
Finland Tel: 08001 18052 (Freephone) Mon-Fri: Business Hours
BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34) Sat-Sun: Closed
+45 4824 4361 (ZyXEL 19,200) FaxBack is a facility that allows you to obtain product and technical information
France Tel: +33 1 39 20 04 21 through facsimile services. In Europe, use the following number: +353 1 820
Fax: +33 1 39 20 90 10 3667.
BBS: +33 1 39 20 90 43 (HST)
+33 1 39 20 90 47 (V.32bis)
Minitel: 3615 CREATIVE and 3617 CREATIVE
Germany Tel: +49 089 9579081
(for central and Fax: +49 089 9577453
Eastern Europe) BBS: +49 089 9577274
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1-Year Limited Warranty
o the original purchaser, This is the sole and express
Inside Asia
Creative Technology Ltd. Technical Support
31 International Business Park,
Creative Resource, Singapore 609921
T Cambridge SoundWorks,
Inc. will warrant the
PCWorks FourPoint-
Surround system to be free of
defects in material and
warranty. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, of merchantability,
fitness for purpose or otherwise. In
no event shall Cambridge
workmanship for a period of SoundWorks be liable for inciden-
Tel: +65 8954100 one (1) year from date of tal or consequential damages or
Fax: +65 8954999 purchase. With respect to have any liability with respect to
BBS: +65 776 2423 defects, Cambridge SoundWorks defects other than the obligations
Operating hours (Singapore Time) will, at its option, replace the set forth as stated.
Mon-Thu: 9am-6:30pm product or repair the defect in To ensure warranty coverage, it
Fri: 9am-6pm the product with no charge to is incumbent upon the original
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays: Closed the original purchaser for parts purchaser of PCWorks FourPoint-
or labor. Surround to inform the retailer of
This warranty does not the defect within the warranty
extend to any defect, malfunc- period. The only acceptable method
tion or failure caused by of establishing warranty status is
misuse, abuse, accident, faulty a copy of the original proof of
hookup, defective associated purchase indicating customers
equipment or use of the speaker name and purchase date.
with equipment for which it is For advice about your warranty
not intended. or any information call an audio
This warranty is valid only expert at 1-800-FOR-HIFI
when the speaker is returned to (1-800-367-4434).
the retailer that sold the
PCWorks FourPointSurround to
the original purchaser.
© 1998 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark, and PC Works by Henry Kloss is a trademark of
Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Newton, MA. Blaster and the Creative logo are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. All other brand and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Actual contents may
differ from those pictured.
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