User’s guide megaworks 510d information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of creative technology ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopyi...
2 safety & regulatory information the following sections contain notices for various countries: caution: this device is intended to be connected by the user to a csa/tuv/ul certified/listed ibm at or compatible personal computer in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment...
3 important safety instructions read instructions - all safety and operating instructions should be read before the megaworks 510d amplified subwoofer/satellite system is operated. Retain instructions - the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warnings - al...
5 megaworks 510d thank you for buying megaworks 510d by cambridge soundworks. This 5.1 amplified multimedia speaker system supports the best audio technology today: eax , directsound 3d, dolby digital 5.1 and four-channel gaming, from either an analog source or a digital source of up to 96 khz datar...
6 ❒ examine each unit carefully. If anything is missing or damaged, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. ❒ save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your megaworks 510d system later. 3m speaker cable (3) subwoofer ac power cabl...
7 speaker placement the volume control can be mounted in either of the desktop stands. If you wall-mount the front satellites, you can attach the volume control to a convenient surface with the hook and loop fastener provided. Unscrew the thumbscrew to release the satellite from the desktop stamd. R...
8 the volume control can be mounted in either of the desktop stands. Volume control rear satellites mounted on floor stands. (if purchased) you can also mount the front three satellites on a wall if you wall-mount the front satellites, you can attach the volume control to a convenient surface with t...
9 stand removal and installation satellites on flat surfaces mounting satellites on walls mount satellites only on walls that are structurally sound. Position front satellites at or slightly below ear level. Position rear satellites to the sides and a little above ear level. Before placing the satel...
10 the centre stand to adjust the satellite/centre stand assembly's vertical attitude, grip the satellite in one hand and the stand base in the other. On top of the monitor for safety and convenience, adhere the base of the monitor stand to the top of the monitor using the two strips of hook and loo...
11 use the triple cable audio source connection - analog to sound blaster audigy/live! 5.1 series sound card ❒ front, rear and centre/subwoofer miniplugs. ❒ 5.1-channel output is produced. To 4-channel sound card ❒ front and rear miniplugs. ❒ 4.1-channel output is produced. To 2-channel sound card ❒...
12 use the digital cable audio source connection - digital to other sound cards with minijack digital output use the digital cable ❒ digital out miniplug only. ❒ channel output is dependant on the sound card. To a digital output that is not a minijack: use an adapter (not provided) to convert the pr...
13 speaker connections.
14 volume control and power connections tonal adjustments adjust the treble switch to your preferred setting. Adjust the bass level control to achieve the bass output you like.
15 megaworks 510d has moderately high input sensitivity, so it may amplify the hum and hiss inherent in some audio program sources (more common in analog rather than digital sources). Any noise is not due to a fault in the speaker system. You can minimize background noise as follows: use the megawor...
16 eax is a collection of powerful, innovative audio technologies. Designed by creative's world-class audio scientists and built into groundbreaking personal digital entertainment (pde) solutions, eax is changing the way audio is experienced. Eax offers advanced, interactive audio and high-definitio...
17 technical support we are committed to giving you the best products aswell as the best service by providing you with a comprehensive suite of eservice options complemented by telephone support. With creative's eservice strategy, we deliver the best possible customer experience using our multilingu...
18 telephone. Telephone numbers can be found in the 'creative european contact centre' section below. Download drivers the creative website offers a range of updates and drivers for our products in a variety of operating systems. Download manuals browse creative's extensive library of product instal...
19 less than 30 days since date of purchase should your store receipt indicate that the product is less than 30 days old, you have the option of returning the full product to the dealer/retailer for a replacement or credit. The 30-day time period may not apply in all instances, so please check the d...
20 limited warranty creative labs (ireland) limited (“creative”) warrants to you, the original buyer and holder of this warranty, as it stands in the accompanying warranty card, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of...
Creative labs (ireland) ltd., technical support department, ballycoolin business park, blanchardstown, dublin 15, ireland. Fax: +353 1 8205052 united kingdom tel +353 1 4333200 germany tel +353 1 4380000 ireland tel +353 1 8207555 france tel +353 1 4333220 spain tel +353 1 4380020 italy tel +353 1 4...
