Cambridge SoundWorks Speaker System FPS2000 User Manual

FourPointSurroundFPS2000 Digital  
Multimedia Speaker System  
Installation and Operating Instructions  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and oper-  
ating instructions should be read before the  
FPS2000 Digital 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 Power Supply  
Adapterfromthewalloutletorotherpower  
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 waterfor 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 FPS2000  
Digital system on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The subwoofer  
may fall, causing serious injury to a child  
or adult, and serious damage to the prod-  
uct. Any mounting of the satellites or sub-  
woofer should follow the manufacturers  
instructions, and should use a mounting  
accessory recommended by Cambridge  
SoundWorks.  
VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to  
ensurereliableoperationofthesubwoofer  
and to prevent it from overheating. These  
openings must not be blocked or covered.  
The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
othersimilarsurface.Theopeningsshould  
not be placed in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-  
tilation is provided or Cambridge  
SoundWorks’ instructions have been ad-  
hered 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.  
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, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, con-  
venience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the subwoofer.  
LIGHTNING - For added protection for the  
FPS2000 Digital 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 speak-  
ers or the subwoofer.  
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service any  
part of the FPS2000 Digital yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other haz-  
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser-  
vice personnel.  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug  
the power supply from the wall outlet or  
other power source and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the fol-  
lowing conditions:  
a) When the power supply adapter or plug  
is damaged.  
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects  
have fallen into the subwoofer.  
c)Ifthesubwooferorpowersupplyadapter  
has been exposed to rain or water.  
d) If the FPS2000 Digital does not operate  
normally by following the operating in-  
structions; or exhibits a distinct change in  
performance.  
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  
partsspecifiedbyCambridgeSoundWorks  
or have the same characteristics as the  
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any  
service or repairs to the FPS2000 Digital  
system, ask the service technician to per-  
form safety checks to determine that the  
FPS2000 Digital system is in proper op-  
erating condition.  
POLARIZATION - The power supply 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,  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The  
FPS2000 Digital satellites should be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as rec-  
ommended by Cambridge SoundWorks.  
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Contents  
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1  
Inspecting For Damage................................................................................ 2  
Overview ..................................................................................................... 2  
Installation Sequence .................................................................................. 2  
Speaker Placement ...................................................................................... 3  
Speaker Wiring Diagram ............................................................................. 4  
Satellite Connections ................................................................................... 5  
Attaching The Floor Stands ......................................................................... 6  
Power Supply Adapter ................................................................................. 7  
Audio Signal Connections ........................................................................... 7  
Connection To Sound Blaster Live! Via DIGITAL DIN .................................. 8  
Volume Control............................................................................................ 8  
Using The Volume Control........................................................................... 9  
Mounting The Volume Control .................................................................... 9  
Adjusting Output Level ............................................................................. 10  
Bass Level Control ..................................................................................... 10  
Optimizing The Sound Of Your System ..................................................... 11  
Mounting The Satellites ............................................................................ 11  
Important .................................................................................................. 12  
Specifications ............................................................................................ 12  
Technical Support ..................................................................................... 12  
1-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 13  
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Introduction  
Cambridge SoundWorks  
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hank you for purchasing  
FourPointSurround  
(1-877-937-4434),  
FPS2000 Digital  
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8 AM to Midnight,  
by Cambridge SoundWorks.  
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The FPS2000 Digital is the first  
multimedia speaker system to  
support DirectSound®3D and  
Environmental Audio in true  
multichannel, digitally transfered  
sound. It lets you experience the  
full potential of the multichannel  
sound encoded in today’s latest  
computer software. We think you  
will find it adds an exciting new  
dimension to computer sound  
and gaming.  
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Overview  
Installation Sequence  
Inspecting  
The four small satellite speakers of the  
FPS2000 Digital are magnetically  
shielded. They can be placed next to a  
computer monitor. The subwoofer/  
amplifier is not shielded and should  
be placed at least 18 inches away from  
a computer monitor.  
1. Read through the instructions  
before installing the speakers.  
The instructions assume you have  
a 4-channel sound card–one that  
supports DirectSound®3D and  
has separate front and rear stereo  
minijack outputs. If your sound  
card has a single stereo minijack  
line output, please read the note  
under Audio Signal  
3. To help you identify each  
For Damage  
satellite’s channel, apply the  
appropriate preprinted label to  
the rear of each satellite.  
Examine each speaker unit carefully  
for signs of shipping damage. If there  
is any damage, do not install the  
system.  
4. Connect the four satellites to the  
back of the subwoofer enclosure.  
Leave all the wires accessible.  
5. Connect your sound card  
outputs to the subwoofer.  
If there is any problem, or if  
The subwoofer is designed to sit  
on the floor beneath a desk, and  
sounds best in this position. The  
satellites used for the front left and  
right channels should flank the  
computer monitor. The satellites  
used for the rear left and right  
anything is missing, call the store  
where the system was purchased  
or refer to the “Technical Support”  
section on pages 12-13.  
Connections” on page 7.  
2. Place the satellites and the sub-  
woofer at appropriate sites near  
your computer. Attach the stands,  
if necessary.  
Save the carton and its inserts in  
case you need to transport your  
FPS2000 Digital system later.  
channels can be placed on the  
desktop, on floor stands, or  
attached to other sites (using screws).  
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Speaker Placement  
6. Connect the Volume Control to  
the subwoofer.  
placement behind or to the side of  
The rear satellites do not have to be  
at the same height, or at the same  
height as the front sat-ellites. Try  
the extreme corners of a desk using  
the desktop stands (C) or attach the  
rear satellites under a desktop or at  
the sides of a desk using the hook &  
loop fasteners (D).  
The Front Satellites  
the listening position will provide  
strong directional and surround  
effects.  
The front left and right satellites  
should be placed to the sides of the  
monitor. Install the desktop stands  
if placing the satellites on the  
desktop.  
7. Connect the power supply  
adapter.  
8. Listen to the system and adjust  
the Bass Level control for  
pleasing bass output.  
The rear satellites may be  
installed on their convenient floor  
stands. The stands should be  
positioned behind your listening  
position and aimed at the listener.  
The stands are small enough to be  
stowed underneath or alongside a  
desk when not in use  
9. You may wish to experiment  
with satellite placement briefly  
before concealing the connecting  
wires and making the  
The Rear Satellites  
The Subwoofer  
If you are lucky enough to have  
side walls close to your listening  
position, excellent placement for the  
rear left and right satellites is  
The subwoofer’s optimum position  
is on the floor against the wall. The  
closer the subwoofer is to a corner,  
the stronger the maximum bass  
output. Position the subwoofer  
so that its connection panel is  
facing a wall, shielded from in-  
advertent contact.  
installation more permanent.  
(see diagram B).  
behind your listening position,  
slightly above ear level (use a screw  
to hang each satellite, see diagram  
A). Do not be concerned if this is  
not practical, since any rear satellite  
If none of these locations are  
practical, the rear satellites may be  
placed in convenient sites alongside  
the listener, including sites slightly  
forward of the listening location.  
A
D
C
B
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Speaker Wiring Diagram  
Subwoofer  
Front Left Satellite  
Front Right Satellite  
Out To  
Computer  
Sound Card  
Rear Left Satellite  
Audio Connection Cables  
Rear Right Satellite  
Volume Control  
Power Supply Adapter  
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Satellite Connections  
Typically, the 3 meter speaker  
cables will connect the front  
satellites to the subwoofer and the  
5 meter cables will connect the  
rear satellites to the subwoofer.  
A panel of eight self-adhesive  
labels is provided to identify each  
satellite and the opposite end of  
the cable connected to a satellite.  
1. Identify the two 3 meter  
cables. Most satellites will be  
used with their desktop  
4. Connect this end of the speaker  
cable to the red and black  
“FRONT LEFT” speaker  
connectors on the subwoofer.  
5. Repeat this process for the  
Front Right, Rear Right and  
Rear Left satellites. Be sure to  
use the remaining 3 meter  
cable for the other front  
speaker.  
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Diagram E  
To connect the speaker wires to the  
spring loaded connectors on the  
satellite and subwoofer, push back  
on a spring-loaded tab to expose the  
connection hole. Insert the bare end  
of the wire into the exposed hole,  
then release the tab to lock the wire  
in place.  
stands. In this case, thread one  
end of a 3 meter cable through  
the hole in the desktop stand.  
Connect this end to one  
satellite, (as shown in diagram  
E). If used, carefully insert the  
desktop stand’s attachment  
arm into the socket in the back  
of the satellite, taking up any  
slack in the cable as required.  
2. Remove the backing from the  
small, round “FRONT LEFT”  
label and apply it to the back  
of the satellite (see diagram E).  
3. Remove the backing from the  
remaining, longer “FRONT  
LEFT” label and wrap it  
Connect wires with red bands to  
red tab connectors and unmarked  
wires to black tab connectors.  
Notes: Matching red wires to red  
tabs and unmarked wires to black  
tabs insures the speakers all play  
“in-phase”. “Out of phase”  
connections will do no electrical  
harm, but the positional audio  
sound quality will be greatly  
reduced. You can substitute regular  
18 gauge speaker wire to create  
longer cables, if needed.  
around the opposite end of the  
speaker cable you just  
connected.  
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Attaching The Floor Stands  
The rear satellites (with their  
desktop stands attached) may be  
installed in their floor stands.  
1. One leg of each floor stand has  
a full length slot, with short  
notches opposite the slot at  
each end. Insert a satellite  
by feeding it down the length  
3. Insert the two solid legs into  
the outside sockets in the  
apex joint.  
5. Holding the ends of the apex  
joint, push on the front of the  
desktop stand until it slips back  
into the slot in the apex joint.  
Confirm a secure fit.  
6. At the base of the rear leg,  
gently pull on the satellite  
cable to remove any  
unnecessary slack in the cable.  
7. 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 H).  
of the full length slot. At each  
end, feed the cable through the  
short notches (see diagram G).  
2. Insert the satellite end of the  
leg/cable assembly into the  
middle socket of the apex joint.  
Make sure the satellite cable  
exits through the short notch  
and not the full length slot  
(see diagram F).  
4. Position the two “cut-away”  
sections of the desktop stand  
over the opening in the top of  
the apex joint, as shown in  
diagram F. Be sure to align the  
face of the stand with the face  
of the apex joint. Lower the  
stand straight down into the  
apex joint.  
cable inside one of these legs  
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G
H
REAR  
RIGHT  
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