User manual CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS DVD106

[. . . ] 2 Satellite Cube Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Program Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting Music Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mounting The Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] We have developed a totally new system, lavishing as much effort on its design as on that of our costliest Ensemble® speakers. Thus SoundWorks far outstrips most boom boxes and "rack" audio systems, let alone the typical "multimedia" speaker. Cambridge SoundWorks 1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434) 24 hours a day, every day In Canada: 1-800-987-9104 Outside US or Canada: Tel: 617-332-5936 Fax: 617-527-3194 www. cambridgesoundworks. com E-mail: info@cambridgesoundworks. com 1 Inspecting For Damage Examine each speaker unit carefully for shipping damage. All the items shown in the illustration below should be included with your system. Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your SoundWorks system later. Getting Started One of the first steps in setting up SoundWorks is connecting the small "cube" satellite speakers to the subwoofer (see next page). Therefore, before anything else, prepare their connecting wires as shown. speaker cable, 1 Fromoffboth ends of eachpre-cut strips of pull and discard the insulation, revealing the bare wires. strands 2 Twist the individualthere are of bared wire tightly together so no free strands that could short across the speaker or amplifier terminals. Red band band around each 3 Noteofthe redspeaker cable. one wire athelp end each This will you connect speakers "in phase" as described on the next page. SOUNDWORKS BY HENRY KLOSS ©CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS 1-800-FOR-HIFI 12680 TO TO SUB SUB FROM FROM SOURCE SOURCE + 12-14V 1. 5A POWER ON/OFF DC IN BASS LEVEL AUDIO INPUT + SOUNDWORKS ­ SPEAKERS L R MIN MIN ­ CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS MAX MAX Subwoofer/Amplifier 12 Ft. Audio Connecting Cable with Volume Control and Mini-Plugs Semipermanent Mounting Strip (1) for Attaching Volume Control Wall-Mounting Hardware for Cubes (2) CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS Satellite Speaker Cubes (2) Stands for Cubes (2) 12 Ft. Speaker Wires for Connecting Cubes (2) "Hook & Loop" Strip for Attaching Cubes to Computer Monitor (4) Stick-On Feet for Cubes or Stands (2 Sets) 12-14 VDC External Power Supply (12v Version Only) 2 Satellite Cube Connections Connect the red (+) and black (­) terminals on the subwoofer to their red and black counterparts on the cube speakers. Use the leads with the red bands for interconnecting the red terminals, and the unmarked leads for the black terminals. Note: Connecting the two cubes identically assures that they operate "in phase" (their cones move in and out together). Solo voices, should appear to come from a point between the two cubes, which will sound "split" between them. Left Satellite Cube ­ CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks To connect speaker wires to cubes, push tab beneath connector back, insert bared end of wire, then return the tab to its original position. + Red band Subwoofer Control Panel + 120V 60HZ 30W POWER ON/OFF 12V DC IN AUDIO INPUT + R BASS LEVEL Red band To connect speaker wires to subwoofer, push on the spring-loaded tab above or beneath each connector, insert bared end of wire, then release tab to lock wire in place. ­ SPEAKERS L ­ Use of the Bass Level control is described in each of the applications sections that follow; for now simply set it at the midway (12 o'clock) position. Right Satellite Cube ­ CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks Notes The satellite amplifiers inside the SoundWorks subwoofer are specifically designed to drive the SoundWorks cube satellites. Do not connect these left and right amplifier outputs to any other speakers or any kind of signal processing device. Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf, away from the acoustic support that the floor and wall give low-bass. · On the other hand, if the subwoofer sits in a corner on the floor, it may sound bass-heavy. · Set the Bass Level control for best bass balance, then forget it. It is not intended to be adjusted regularly to compensate for differences in recordings. 9 SoundWorks As A Music System · Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. Try them down on the floor, up near the ceiling, or anywhere in between. If they are close to you, however, it's best to have them at ear level. · Use your imagination and try different locations for the cubes-- on window sills for example, or on a mantelpiece as shown. · The ear cannot localize low-bass, so the subwoofer does not have to be very close to the satellites. The bass port (the hole above the control panel) must be at least 2 inches from any surface. · If you can't place the subwoofer on the floor against a wall, the Bass Level control will compensate. Try turning it up if you place the subwoofer up on a shelf, and/or out from the wall. [. . . ] Allow their heads to protrude about 1/4 inch to fit into the keyhole slots on the back of each cube (as shown below). The plastic anchors supplied will be needed to secure the screws in most wall surfaces. If so, drill 1/4 inch holes in the wall, then tap the anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall. Then screw the screws into the anchors until they protrude about 1/4 inch. [. . . ]