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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper-

ating instructions should be read before the
PC Works FourPointSurround  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 instruc-
tions 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. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments

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; and the like.

ACCESSORIES - Do not place the 

PC Works

FourPointSurround system on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
subwoofer or satellites may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by Cambridge Sound-
Works, or sold with the product. Any mount-
ing of the satellites or subwoofer should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by Cambridge SoundWorks.

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer
and to prevent it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The
subwoofer should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or
Cambridge SoundWorks’ instructions
have been adhered to.

HEAT - The subwoofer should be situated

away from heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, and other
products (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The subwoofer should

be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For prod-
ucts intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the oper-
ating instructions.

POLARIZATION - The subwoofer may be

equipped with a polarized alternating-cur-
rent 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.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-sup-

ply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, pay-
ing particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the subwoofer.

LIGHTNING  - For added protection for the

PC Works FourPointSurround system dur-
ing 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 out-

lets, extension cords, or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push

objects of any kind into the subwoofer
through openings as they may touch dan-
gerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the sub-
woofer.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service the

subwoofer yourself as opening or remov-
ing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -  Unplug

the subwoofer from the wall outlet or other
power source and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply 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 nor-
mally by following the operating instruc-
tions; or exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance.
e) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replace-

ment parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement
parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks
or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any

service or repairs to the 

PC Works

FourPointSurround system, ask the ser-
vice technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the 

PC Works Four Point

Surround   system is in proper operating
condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

PC Works FourPointSurround  satellites
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by Cambridge
SoundWorks.

Summary of Contents for FourPointSurround

Page 1: ...1998 Cambridge SoundWorks Inc PCWorks FourPointSurround Speaker System Installation and Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...orks FourPointSurround is located on the subwoofer Please write this number down and keep it in a secure area This is for your security IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilater...

Page 3: ...lug 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 pl...

Page 4: ...g The Desktop Stands 6 Attaching The Floor Stands 6 Power Supply Adapter 7 The Volume Control 8 Mounting the Volume Control 9 Adjusting Output Level 9 Subwoofer Level Control 10 Important 10 Optimizin...

Page 5: ...idnight Eastern time 1 PM to 4 AM Greenwich Mean Time In Canada 1 800 525 4434 Outside US or Canada Tel 617 332 5936 Fax 617 332 9229 www hifi com or e mail us at info hifi com T lets you experience t...

Page 6: ...Read through the instructions before installing the speakers The instructions assume you have a 4 channel sound card one that supports DirectSound3D and has front and rear stereo outputs If your soun...

Page 7: ...wall The closer the subwoofer is to the corner the stronger the maximum bass output Alternately it can be placed on a shelf or other sites but its maximum output will be reduced the left and right sid...

Page 8: ...UNDWORKS FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUTS POWER ON OFF CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS USA 12V DC IN REAR FRONT REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT...

Page 9: ...ed to identify each satellite To start apply the small square FRONT RIGHT label to the back of a satellite see diagram A Then wrap the remaining longer FRONT RIGHT label around the satellite cable jus...

Page 10: ...r away from the rear leg socket Make sure the stand is securely pressed into the slot see Diagram F 5 At the base of the rear leg gently pull on the satellite cable to remove any unneces sary slack in...

Page 11: ...y 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...

Page 12: ...ur sound card Connect the F SUB plug to the Front minijack input on the Subwoofer Connect the R SUB plug to the Rear minijack input on the Subwoofer see diagram H At this point you may now turn the po...

Page 13: ...PCWorks FourPoint Surround s maximum output is still not sufficient at the extreme setting of its Volume Control try increasing one and only one of the software volume controls to increase overall ou...

Page 14: ...layback Levels PCWorks FourPointSurround is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels However playing the system continuously at overly loud dis...

Page 15: ...ar line of sight from your listening position to the satellites This prevents their higher frequen cies from being blocked It is not necessary for each satellite to be aimed directly at the listener T...

Page 16: ...o 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 Lab...

Page 17: ...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 Holland Tel 3115578244 Italy...

Page 18: ...Year Limited Warranty o the original purchaser Cambridge SoundWorks Inc will warrant the PCWorks FourPoint Surround system to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year...

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Page 20: ...311 Needham Street Newton MA 02464 1 800 367 4434 Fax 617 527 3194 www hifi com or e mail us at info hifi com...

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