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User’s Guide

Copyright © 1999 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.

Version 1.0
April 1999

Soundblaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
FourPointSurround is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
All other products are trademarks of their respective owners.

Summary of Contents for Four Point Surround FPS1000

Page 1: ...he permission of Creative Technology Ltd User s Guide Copyright 1999 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Version 1 0 April 1999 Soundblaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Microsoft MS DOS Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation FourPointSurround is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks Inc Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered tra...

Page 2: ...ing The Desktop Stands 10 Attaching The Floor Stands 10 Power Supply Adapter 11 The Volume Control 12 Mounting the Volume Control 13 Adjusting Output Level 13 Subwoofer Level Control 14 Important 14 Optimizing The Sound Of Your System 15 Mounting the Satellites 15 Specifications 16 If You Have a Problem 16 Limited Warranty 17 Creative Technical Services 181 Contents FourPointSurround FPS1000 ...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...closure 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 SUBWOOF ER S COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BOTTOM OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FU...

Page 5: ...he 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 Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this devic...

Page 6: ...channel later apply the appropriate preprinted label to the rear of each satellite 4 Connect the four satellites to the back of the subwoofer enclosure Leave all the wires accessible FourPointSurround FPS1000 consists of a powered subwoofer four satellite speakers and a volume control All five speakers are magnetically shielded The subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor beneath a desk and sound...

Page 7: ...oofer 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 provide strong directional and surround effects The rear satellites may be installed on their convenient floor stands see diagram B When listening the stands should be positioned to the immediate left and right of your listening position The stan...

Page 8: ...8 Speaker Wiring Diagram Your plug adapter may vary depending on your country ...

Page 9: ...nger cable there instead A panel of eight self adhesive labels is provided 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 just behind the plug see diagram B Insert the satellite s plug into the corresponding output jack on the subwoofer see Speaker Wiri...

Page 10: ...urely pressed into the slot see Diagram F 5 At the base of the rear leg gently pull on the satellite cable to remove any unnecessary slack in the cable 6 Insert a rubber plug into the base of each leg taking care to feed the cable out the short notch in the rear leg see Diagram G The rear satellites with their desktop stands attached may be installed in their floor stands 1 One leg of each floor s...

Page 11: ...ly 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 power switch ON If you have a stereo soundcard one without a rear stereo minijack line output connect the F LINE plug to the stereo line output minijack of your soundcard see diagram I Leave the R LINE plu...

Page 13: ...FourPointSurround FPS1000 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 output If you find the optimum output level of the FourPointSurround FPS1000 system occurs at too low a setting of its volume control reduce the setting of one software volume control preferably the opera...

Page 14: ... FourPointSurround FPS1000 is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels However playing the system 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 red...

Page 15: ... 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 The least bass output results with the unit positioned away from any corners or walls Optimizing The Sound Of Your System on the back of each cu...

Page 16: ...urns for repair replacement must first be issued with an authorisation number Returning a product for repair Contact Technical Support to receive your authorisation number for repair replacement of product Technical Support will communicate how to return the product in question for repair replacement You should only return the hardware item in question and return it to the address detailed by tech...

Page 17: ...sequential loss or for any lost profits savings or data arising from or relating to the use of this product even if Creative or its licensors have been advised of the possibility of such loss Specifically this warranty does not cover failures of the product which result from accident abuse misuse alterations by persons other than Creative or its authorised repair agents moisture corrosive environm...

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