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READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and op-

erating instructions should be read before
the 

MicroWorks amplified subwoofer/sat-

ellite 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

MicroWorks system on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The sub-
woofer or satellites may fall, causing seri-
ous injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-
ommended by Cambridge SoundWorks,
or sold with the product. Any mounting 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

MicroWorks system 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 dam-
age 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 

MicroWorks sys-

tem, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the
MicroWorks system is in proper operating
condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for MicroWorks MicroWorks

Page 1: ...l 5 Power Connections 6 Connecting Two Program Sources 7 Attaching The Stands 7 Important Please Read Before Operating Your MicroWorks 8 MicroWorks With A Computer 9 MicroWorks As A Music System 10 MicroWorks With A TV Set 11 Mounting The Cubes 12 Wiring Diagram 13 1 Year Limited Warranty 14 MicroWorks Specifications 14 Technical Support 15 Contents MicroWorks by Henry Kloss Instructions for ...

Page 2: ...down and keep it in a secure area This is for your security 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 en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute the risk of electric shock to persons SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH...

Page 3: ...g 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 route...

Page 4: ... 877 YES HIFI 1 877 937 4434 24 hours a day every day In Canada 1 800 987 9104 Outside US or Canada Tel 617 332 5936 Fax 617 527 3194 www cambridgesoundworks com E mail info cambridgesoundworks com At Cambridge SoundWorks we started with the assumption that computer users care no less about sound quality than music lovers We have developed a totally new system lavishing as much effort on its desig...

Page 5: ...ker cable This will help you connect speakers in phase as described on the next page 3 Examine each speaker unit carefully for shipping damage If there is any do not install or use the system For Advice call the store where you made your purchase All the items shown in the illustration below should be included with your system If anything is missing notify your retailer Save the carton and its ins...

Page 6: ...eneath connector insert bared end of wire then release the tab Use of the Bass Level control is described in each of the applications sections that follow for now simply set it at the set midway 12 o clock position Red band Red band Speaker wire To connect speaker wires to subwoofer push on the spring loaded tab above or beneath each connector insert bared end of wire then release tab to lock wire...

Page 7: ...f the program source has its own level control set it at least half way up and then use the Volume Control to achieve your preferred playback level If there s audible hum or hiss or if the Volume Control adjustment range is unsatisfactory readjust the program source s level control up or down and the Volume Control accordingly Program Source Connections R L L R AUDIO INPUT 2 BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT...

Page 8: ...ng paper strip 3 Program Source Subwoofer Control Panel Some portable players have bass boost circuits designed for their small headphones Switch these circuits OFF when playing through MicroWorks When connecting tape and CD players it is generally preferable to use the headphone output fixed line out outputs will work but any noise present in the player may be more audible at high levels Mounting...

Page 9: ...OLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEP TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LESSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT Your set of MicroWorks c...

Page 10: ...ut and an appropriate stereo signal connector on the other end For the majority of portable CD players an additional Volume Control will work perfectly Call 1 877 YES HIFI 1 877 937 4434 to purchase one Connecting Two Program Sources Attaching The Stands For most applications the cube speakers should be attached to their desktop stands Install each stand using a threaded knob Attach the stick on f...

Page 11: ...ise Too high a setting may cause distortion Keep in mind MicroWorks has sonic fidelity sufficient to reveal noise and distortion inherent in many digital sound processors You may not have noticed these imperfections before even with so called CD equivalent cards Background noise present in a few fixed level signal sources may be audible when the Volume Control is set to a high level and program ma...

Page 12: ...ass port the hole above the control panel must be at least 2 inches from the nearest surface however If you just can t place the woofer on the floor against a wall as shown use the Bass Level control to compensate Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf away from the acoustic support that the floor and wall give low bass On the other hand if the sub woofer sits in a corner on th...

Page 13: ...st can t place the sub woofer on the floor against a wall use the Bass Level control to compensate Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf and or out from the wall On the other hand if the subwoofer sits in a corner on the floor it may sound bass heavy in which case try turning the Bass Level control down Set the Bass Level control for best bass balance then forget it It is not ...

Page 14: ...to compensate Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf and or out from the wall On the other hand if the sub woofer sits in a corner on the floor it may sound bass heavy in which case try turning the Bass Level control down Set the Bass Level control for best bass balance then forget it It is not intended to be adjusted regu larly to compensate for differences in recordings and b...

Page 15: ...s on the back of each cube as shown below The plastic anchors supplied will be needed to secure the screws in most wall surfaces If so drill 1 4 holes in the wall then tap the anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall Then screw the screws into the anchors until they protrude about 1 4 Be sure to apply the stick on rubber feet to the back of the satellite cubes This assures an acou...

Page 16: ...nobs Speaker Wire Volume Control Program Source AC Power Cord R R L L AUDIO INPUT 2 BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT 1 SOUNDWORKS TO SUB FROM SOURCE MIN MAX SOUNDWORKS TO SUB FROM SOURCE MIN MAX CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS Wiring Diagram ...

Page 17: ...ear from date of purchase With respect to defects Cambridge SoundWorks will at its option replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor This warranty does not extend to any defect malfunc tion or failure caused by misuse abuse accident faulty hookup defective associated equipment or use of the speaker with equipment for which it...

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Page 19: ...ormation about this product and other Creative Labs products visit Creative Zone at http www soundblaster com Or call customer Service at 800 998 1000 Faxback information is available by calling 405 372 5227 Inside Europe Creative Labs Ireland Ltd Technical Support Ballycoolin Business Park Blanchardstown Dublin 15 Ireland Ireland Tel 353 1 820 7555 Fax 353 1 820 5052 BBS 353 1 820 3784 HST 353 1 ...

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