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Instructions for:
Safety Precautions ................................................................................. i, ii
Thank You ................................................................................................ 1
Inspecting For Damage ............................................................................. 2
MicroWorks
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Getting Started ......................................................................................... 2
Satellite Cube Connections ....................................................................... 3
Program Source Connections .................................................................... 4
Connecting Music Sources ........................................................................ 5
by Henry Kloss
Mounting The Volume Control ................................................................. 5
Power Connections ................................................................................... 6
Connecting Two Program Sources ............................................................ 7
Attaching The Stands ............................................................................... 7
Important - Please Read Before Operating Your MicroWorks .................. 8
MicroWorks With A Computer .................................................................. 9
MicroWorks As A Music System .............................................................. 10
MicroWorks With A TV Set ...................................................................... 11
Mounting The Cubes ................................................................................ 12
Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 13
1-Year Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 14
MicroWorks Specifications ...................................................................... 14
Technical Support ................................................................................... 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Instructions for: Safety Precautions ... i, ii Thank You ... 1 Inspecting For Damage ... 2 MicroWorks ® Getting Started ... 2 Satellite Cube Connections ... 3 Program Source Connections ... 4 Connecting Music Sources ... 5 by Henry Kloss Mounting The Volume Control ... - Page 2 IMPORTANT WARNING The lightning flash with arrowhead, within TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOF- the user of the presence of uninsulated ER’S COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE “dangerous voltage” within a product’s en- PARTS INSIDE.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
This will prevent dam- vice technician has used replacement age to the subwoofer due to lightning and parts specified by Cambridge SoundWorks power-line surges. or have the same characteristics as the OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall out- original part. -
Page 4: Thank You
Introduction At Cambridge SoundWorks, we hank you for choosing ® started with the assumption that MicroWorks by Henry Kloss computer users care no less about We think you’ll find its sound quality astonishing, sound quality than music lovers. whether you connect it to... -
Page 5: Inspecting For Damage
Silver wire Copper wire band Note the red band around the lead with the copper wire at each end of each speaker cable. This will help you connect speakers “in phase” as described on the next page. Left Cube Speaker... -
Page 6: Satellite Cube Connections
You can splice more standard speaker wire or regular 18-gauge lamp cord onto the 12-ft. speaker wires supplied using wire nuts; visit your store or call a Cambridge SoundWorks Audio/Video Consultant at 1-877-YES-HIFI to purchase additional wire. -
Page 7: Program Source Connections
Program Source Connections Connect the Volume Control’s short It is possible to connect two lead (FROM SOURCE) to the program sources to MicroWorks audio output of your computer or since it has two stereo mini jack other program source. Connect the inputs long lead (TO SUB) to either audio (see page 7). -
Page 8: Connecting Music Sources
Connecting Music Sources DCIN PHONES LINE BASS BOOST Program Source Some portable players have “bass boost” circuits designed for their small headphones. Switch these circuits OFF when playing through MicroWorks . When connecting tape and CD players, it is generally preferable to use the headphone output;... -
Page 9: Power Connections
Power Connections Connect the removable AC power cord to the MicroWorks power socket. The internal power supply for the amplifiers stays on all the time the subwoofer is plugged in. For this reason, the panel area may remain warm to the touch. -
Page 10: Connecting Two Program Sources
Connecting Two Program Sources Because MicroWorks has two stereo should have a 3.5mm stereo mini minijack inputs, it’s possible to plug at one end (for the MicroWorks blend the sound output of a com- input) and an appropriate stereo puter and a second program source, signal connector on the other end. -
Page 11: Important - Please Read Before Operating Your Microworks
Important – Please Read Before Operating Your MicroWorks Playback Levels MicroWorks is intended for indi- vidual or small group listening and will achieve surprizingly 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. -
Page 12: Microworks With A Computer
MicroWorks With A Computer Place the magnetically shielded cubes aimed straight ahead on the small stands to either side of the monitor. 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). -
Page 13: Microworks As A Music System
MicroWorks As A Music System Place the subwoofer on the floor against a wall (surfaces that acoustically support the bass). Placing it out from the wall and/or up on a shelf could result in disappointing bass performance (see text). • Have a clear line of sight from your listening position to the cubes. -
Page 14: Microworks With A Tv Set
“home theater” with audio system). Dolby • The ear cannot locate the source of a Cambridge SoundWorks low-bass, so the subwoofer does Audio/Video Consultant at not have to be close to the cubes, 1-877-YES-HIFI for more and can be hidden by furniture. -
Page 15: Mounting The Cubes
Mounting The Cubes To a wall: To wall-mount the cubes on structurally strong surfaces (a wall stud or wood panelling), screw the No. 10 screws into the material. Allow their heads to protrude about " to fit into the keyhole slots on the back of each cube (as shown below). -
Page 16: Wiring Diagram
ORKS OUND OUND ORKS ORKS BASS LEVEL AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 L – R – AC Power Cord FROM FROM SOURCE SOURCE OUND OUND ORKS ORKS Volume Control Program Source Cube Speaker Desktop Stands Threaded Knobs Speaker Wire... -
Page 17: 1-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to the retailer who sold the Micro- Works to the original purchaser. ® Cambridge SoundWorks, MicroWorks, MicroWorks by Henry Kloss and Ensemble are registered trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. MicroWorks’ Three-channel Amplifier Specifications... -
Page 18: Technical Support
Holland Tel: +3115578244 Italy Tel: +39 2 982 4 4100 Norway Tel: 800 11663 (Freephone) BBS: +45 4824 4351 (HST V.34) +45 4824 4361 (ZyTEL 19,200) Scandinavia Tel: +45 4824 4322 Fax: +45 4824 4323 Spain Tel: 900 953536 (Freephone) Sweden Tel: 020 791088 (Freephone) -
Page 19: Technical Support
Technical Support Inside U.S.A., Canada and Latin America Creative Labs Inc. Technical Support If you need technical assistance, call 405-742-6622. Technical support is available seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight, Central time. You can get the latest program and driver updates from Creative Labs’ bulletin board, 24 hours a day. - Page 20 311 Needham Street, Newton MA 02464 1-877-937-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com Email: info@cambridgesoundworks.com Company P81-0920 0400...
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