Cambridge SoundWorks PCWorks Speaker System Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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    Installation and operating instructions © 1998 cambridge soundworks, inc. Pcworks ™ speaker system by henry kloss.

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    Shock hazard do not open warning risque de choc electrique ne pas ouvrir avis i the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and main- tenance (servicing) instructions in the lit- erature accompanying this product. Caution:...

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    Ii read instructions - all safety and op- erating instructions should be read before the pc works amplified subwoofer/satel- lite system is operated. Retain instructions - the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warnings - all warnings on the subwoofer and...

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    Pcworks by henry kloss ™ safety precautions ............................................................................... I, ii thank you ............................................................................................... 1 inspecting for damage ...........................................

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    1 hank you for purchasing pcworks by henry kloss. We think you will find its sound quality astonishing thank you cambridge soundworks 1-800-for-hifi (1-800-367-4434), 8 am to midnight, eastern time 1 pm to 4 am greenwich mean time in canada: 1-800-525-4434 outside us or canada: tel: 617-332-5936 fax...

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    Subwoofer/amplifier satellite speaker cubes (2) with 12 ft. Speaker wire attached stands for cubes (2) volume control with 12 ft. Audio connecting cable and stereo mini-plugs* semipermanent mounting strip (1) for attaching volume control dc power adapter (2) hook& loop fasteners for the satellite cu...

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    R l bass level audio input power on/off speakers cambridge soundworks newton, massachusetts 12v dc in 3 satellite cube connections connect the speaker wire from one satellite to the right speaker output (+ r –) of the subwoofer. Connect the conductor with the red band to the red (+) terminal. Connec...

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    4 connect the pcworks volume control’s from source lead to the audio output of your computer or other program source. Connect the to sub lead to the audio input of the pcworks’ subwoofer as shown. The control can be mounted on the side of your computer monitor or other surface using the adhesive str...

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    R l bass level audio input power on/off speakers cambridge soundworks newton, massachusetts 12v dc in line out phones dcin off 1 2 bass boost s ound w or k s to sub from source min max 5 to sub from source s oun d w or ks max min 2 press exposed adhesive side firmly against back of volume control. R...

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    R l bass level audio input power on/off speakers cambridge soundworks newton, massachusetts 12v dc in 6 power connections connect the ac-to-dc power adapter to the pcworks 12v dc input. The power supply for the pcworks stays on all the time the sub- woofer is plugged in. For this reason, it may rema...

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    7 attaching the stands for most applications, the cube speakers should be attached to their desktop stands. Install each stand by inserting it into the “t” shaped socket in the back of each satellite. Make sure to feed the wire through the cut-out in the top of the stand’s back panel..

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    8 playback levels pcworks is intended for individual or small group listening and will achieve surprisingly high output levels. However, playing the sys- tem continuously at overly loud, distorted levels on heavy bass program material may cause its internal fuse to blow. The fuse can be replaced onl...

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    9 pcworks with a computer place the subwoofer on the floor under your desk or workstation, back against the wall. Do not place it up on the work surface or a shelf, which could result in disappointing bass performance (see text to the right). The subwoofer is also magnetically shielded. • have a cle...

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    10 pcworks as a music system mozar t symphonies no. 39 & 41 • have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. • if the cubes are fairly close to the listener (3-4 ft.), it’s best to have them at ear level. For greater cube/listener distances, try placing them down on the floor,...

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    11 pcworks with a tv set • to use pcworks with a stereo tv set, be sure the tv has a volume- controlled audio signal output. This kind of output retains the tv remote’s ability to control the overall sound level. A stereo headphone jack usually makes a good signal source. • if your tv’s stereo audio...

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    12 pcworks will operate properly from the nominal 12 volt electri- cal systems in automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats. Pcworks will provide satisfying music listening when used with these power sources, so long as the background noise levels are similar to a home environment. Please note: p...

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    13 13 13 subwoofer/amplifier cube speaker desktop stands speaker wire volume control program source ac-to-dc power adapter red band r l bass level audio input power on/off speakers cambridge soundworks newton, massachusetts 12v dc in c ambridge s ound w orks c ambridge s ound w orks c ambridge s oun...

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    14 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 1 820 3818 (zyxel) belgium tel: +32 32300997 (french) (for benelux) fax: +32 32300998 (dutch)...

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    15 inside asia creative technology ltd. Technical support 31 international business park, creative resource, singapore 609921 tel: +65 8954100 fax: +65 8954999 bbs: +65 776 2423 operating hours (singapore time) mon-thu: 9am-6:30pm fri: 9am-6pm sat-sun & public holidays: closed holland tel: +31155782...

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    Important playback levels pcworks 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 replac...

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    T this warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or use of the speaker with equipment for which it is not intended. This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to the retailer that sold...

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    311 needham street, newton, ma 02464 1-800-367-4434 fax: 617-527-3194 www.Hifi.Com or e-mail us at info@hifi.Com p81-1080 898 rev. C printed in china.