FourPointSurround™ FPS2000 Digital
Multimedia Speaker System
Installation and Operating Instructions
© 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.
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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 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 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 manufacturer’s
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
FourPointSurround
FPS2000 Digital
Multimedia Speaker System
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Introduction
Cambridge SoundWorks
1-877-YES-HIFI
hank you for purchasing
FourPointSurround
(1-877-937-4434),
FPS2000 Digital
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8 AM to Midnight,
by Cambridge SoundWorks.
Eastern time
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.
1 PM to 4 AM
Greenwich Mean Time
Outside US:
Tel: 617-332-5936
Fax: 617-527-3194
or e-mail us at
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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.
E
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
F
G
H
REAR
RIGHT
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