Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 Digital User Manual

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    1 user’s guide playworks ps2000 digital 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, includin...

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    2 safety & regulatory information the following sections contain notices for various countries: caution: this device is intended to be installed by the user in a csa/tuv/ul certified/listed ibm at or compatible personal computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipmen...

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    3 important safety instructions read instructions - all safety and operating instructions should be read before the playworks ps2000 digital amplified subwoofer/satellite system is operated. Retain instructions - the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed war...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents inventory .................................................................................................. 5 speaker system connections................................................................... 6 signal source connections ...........................................................

  • Page 5: Inventory

    5 examine each unit carefully for shipping damage. If there is any, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. Save the shipping carton and inserts in case you have to transport the system later. Inventory subwoofer 15v 3a dc power adapter remote control d...

  • Page 6: Speaker System Connections

    6 speaker connections using the dual rca to rca plug, connect the r (right) and l (left) speaker inputs located on the back panel of the dipole unit to the corresponding speaker outputs on the subwoofer. Using the dipole din cable, connect the din jack of the dipole unit to the din jack of the subwo...

  • Page 7: System Connection Diagram

    7 system connection diagram game console e.G. Playstation 2 cd player md player sound card optical output sound card output e.G. Sound blaster live! Optical cable stereo to dual rca cable spdif cable (rca to rca) tandem audio cable to the digital coaxial output v.C.R. Cassette deck tuner stereo to d...

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    8 dipole unit stand align the dipole unit stand to the dipole unit. Using the ball-fastener provided, attach the dipole unit stand to the dipole unit, (see diagram a). Tilting the dipole unit loosen the ball-fastener below the dipole unit stand to adjust the tilt of the dipole unit. The dipole unit ...

  • Page 9: Speaker Placement

    9 speaker placement e d f g for the best listening effect, place the dipole unit between 50cm and 1.5m from the listening position and at ear level if possible. Use the dipole unit stand to tilt the dipole unit downwards to your listening position when placing the dipole unit on your t.V. Or monitor...

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    10 3 2 10 3 9 1 8 5 6 4 7 h i j rear panel of subwoofer rear panel of dipole unit remote control ps2000 digital_uk.Book page 10 thursday, august 3, 2000 10:53 am.

  • Page 11: System Functions

    11 1. Mute (on remote control): mutes all output from the ps2000 digital. Press this button once to mute. Press a second time to restore audio output. You can also enable or disable the mute function by pressing both volume buttons on the dipole unit together. 2. Power on/off (on subwoofer) : the po...

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    12 6. Analog (on remote control): selects the analog input source signal from the analog line in input or both the analog line in and rear in inputs for fourpointsurround sound. Fourpointsurround sound is auto-selected when the front and rear analog inputs are connected. (this function is also avail...

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    13 dimension: games. Pass through: system check and stereo dipole pre-encoded materials. 9. Cmss (on remote control): cmss (creative multi speaker surround) processes analog 2-channel program material. Repeated presses of this button step through two different operation modes: music>movie. The defau...

  • Page 14: Surround Reference

    14 dolby digital dolby digital (earlier called ac-3) delivers five discreet full-range channels (left front, center, right front, left surround and right surround) plus a separate low frequency effects (lfe) channel. Many soundtracks on the latest generation laser discs, dvds and high definition tel...

  • Page 15: Applications

    15 the ps2000 digital supports many signal source inputs, both analog and digital. For example: 1. Game consoles like the playstation 2 using the optical or line in connections. 2. Dvd players with dolby digital (ac-3) optical outputs. Dvd players with coaxial outputs (for example, the creative labs...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    16 playworks ps2000 digital dipole: 10 watts rms subwoofer: 12 watts rms these specifications apply to ps2000 digital operating from the supplied 15v 3a dc power adapter. Eax is a collection of powerful, innovative audio technologies. Developed by creative's world-class audio scientists and built in...

  • Page 17: Technical Support

    17 we are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical support. Note: before contacting “european help line”, please ensure that you have read the ‘troubleshooting’ appendix. The creative web site at www.Creative.Com gives you access to the latest drivers and troubleshootin...

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    18 please retain all contents including packaging and proof of purchase until you are fully satisfied with product. If you have a problem installing or using your creative product, please use the creative web support and/or telephone support services for assistance. Note the following information fo...

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    19 ❑ 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 t...

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    20 creative labs (ireland) limited (“creative”) warrants to you, the original purchaser only, that the hardware product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase, or such other period as may be expressly specified by creative or require...

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    Creative labs (ireland) ltd., technical support department, ballycoolin business park, blanchardstown, dublin 15, ireland. Fax: +353 1 8205052 united kingdom tel +44 1189 344 744 germany tel +49 69-66982900 ireland tel +353 1 820 7555 france tel +33 1 55 46 87 77 spain tel +34 (91) 66 25 116 italy t...

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    Ps2000 digital_uk.Book page 22 thursday, august 3, 2000 10:53 am.