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POWER-CORD PROTECTION

– The AC power cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on. No object should bring weight to bear on
the AC power cords.

LIGHTNING

– For added protection for the subwoofer

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the subwoofer
due to lightning and power-line surges.

OVERLOADING

– Do not overload wall outlets, exten-

sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

– Never use probes of

any kind to reach into the subwoofer as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the subwoofer.

SERVICING

– Do not attempt to service the subwoofer

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

– Unplug the sub-

woofer from the wall outlet or other power source and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a)

When the power-cord or plug is damaged.

b)

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the subwoofer.

c)

If the subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water.

d)

If the subwoofer does not operate normally by fol-
lowing the operating instructions; or exhibits a dis-
tinct change in performance.

e)

If the subwoofer has been dropped or damaged in
any way.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

– When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Cambridge
SoundWorks or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Substandard substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK

- Upon completion of any service or

repairs to the subwoofer, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the subwoofer
is in proper operating condition.

READ INSTRUCTIONS

– All safety and operating

instructions should be read before the subwoofer 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.

CLEANING

– Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet

or other power source before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

– Do not use any adapters or attach-

ments not recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks
as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

– Do not use the subwoofer

near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool or other similar areas.

ACCESSORIES

– Do not place the subwoofer on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The sub-
woofer may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult and serious damage to the product.

VENTILATION

– Slots, openings and metal fins in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from over-
heating. These areas must not be blocked or covered
such as by placing the product on a bed, sofa, very
deep pile rug, or other similar surface. The subwoofer
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack.

HEAT

– The subwoofer should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
and other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

POWER SOURCES

– The subwoofer should be oper-

ated only from the type of power source indicated on
the label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup-
ply to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.

POLARIZATION

– The subwoofer is equipped with a

polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for BassCube 10S

Page 1: ...P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R S BASSCUBE8S BASSCUBE10S U S E R M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...EABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVISIQUE POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR AUCUN ENTRE TIEN DES PIECES INTERIEURES N EST REQUIS TOUT SERVICE D ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE PAR DU PERSON NEL D ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BACK OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECT...

Page 3: ... All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer 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 CLEANING Unplug the subwoofer from the wal...

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Page 5: ... the subwoofer to the store or merchant where you made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1 800 FOR HIFI 1 800 367 4434 for assistance SPECIFICATIONS including feet and controls on rear panel BassCube 10S Dimensions 15 H x 13 1 2 W x 14 3 4 D Weight 35 lbs BassCube 8S Dimensions 13 H x 111 2 W x 12 1 8 D Weight 25 lbs ...

Page 6: ...TS AND OUTPUTS 1 3 LINE LEVEL INPUTS The Subwoofer Out or preamplifier outputs from your audio system connect to these inputs 4 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS If you do not have or do not wish to use a line level output from your audio system you can connect speaker wire from your audio system s left and right speaker outputs to these inputs SUBWOOFER LEVEL LOW PASS FREQUENCY Hz R MONO L LINE LEVEL INPUTS R...

Page 7: ...er Out of a stereo receiver adjust this control higher for small main speakers and lower for large main speakers see page 13 8 PHASE BassCube 10S only The main speakers and the subwoofer may cancel each other out across the small range of frequencies where they overlap This control will counteract this effect SUBWOOFER LEVEL LOW PASS FREQUENCY Hz R MONO L LINE LEVEL INPUTS R L SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS...

Page 8: ...n the receiver to the BassCube s R mono LINE LEVEL INPUT Set the LOW PASS FREQUENCY control to it s full clockwise setting Dolby Surround or Stereo receiver with subwoofer output Connect a mono signal cable from the RCA jack labeled Subwoofer Out or possibly just SUB on the receiver to the BassCube s R mono LINE LEVEL INPUT Set the LOW PASS FREQUENCY control according to the guide on page 13 Pream...

Page 9: ...midbass output first make sure your subwoofer s LOW PASS FREQUENCY control is set at its full clockwise rota tion Then check your audio system to see if its Dolby Digital decoder has a crossover or high pass fre quency adjustment for the main speakers If it does set it at its lowest frequency setting These two adjust ments should provide you with consistent bass output Unfortunately there may not ...

Page 10: ... the middle of a wall This reduces the amount of bass someone in a nearby room will hear Other locations Any position in a room can be used but a position away from the intersection of two room surfaces has two drawbacks The subwoofer will not achieve as strong an output as near a wall and the output across the subwoofer s range will be less con sistent PLACEMENT Maxium Bass Output Moderate Bass O...

Page 11: ...ons have been made test your sound system to verify that the subwoofer produces bass output Advance the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control to the 10 o clock position Turn on your receiver and play a CD or movie you know to have significant bass Listen for the subwoofer ouput as you increase your receiver s volume control up to a moderate volume level If you don t hear any output from the subwoofer slowly adv...

Page 12: ...happy with the overall bass balance 3 BassCube 10S only Set the PHASE switch by ear listening for slightly stronger output Phase switch adjustment Play program material with a constant beat or bass output like a kick drum in a rock recording Have someone else operate the switch while you LISTEN FOR any output difference from your preferred listening position Leave the PHASE switch in the setting t...

Page 13: ... satellites Ensemble IV satellites Use a 120 Hz setting for larger satel lite main speakers and the smallest bookshelf speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Ambiance 52 MovieWorks satellites Ensemble satellites Ensemble II satellites Newton Series MC200 Use a 100 Hz setting for medium size bookshelf speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main sp...

Page 14: ... unplug the subwoofer before changing the fuse 2 Fuse located on the back panel 3 Push in and turn counter clockwise 4 Fuse will pop out of its casing 5 Gently remove and replace TM Newton Series and BassCube are trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks Incorporated Cambridge SoundWorks Ensemble Ambiance and MovieWorks are registered trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks Incorporated Dolby Digital DTS Dolb...

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Page 16: ...P81 1730 Rev A CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS INC 311 Needham Street Newton MA 02464 Telephone 1 800 367 4434 Fax 1 617 527 3194 A Company ...

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