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 photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
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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 - All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Contents MegaWorks 510D Inventory ...........................................................................................................................6 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 datarate or 24 bit word length.
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Speaker Placement The Volume Control can be mounted in either of the Desktop Stands. Place the front satellites to the sides Use the Centre Stand to place the centre satellite either in front of or Adjust the Centre Stand down for monitor placement, up for desktop placement on toptoofayour monitor. surface with the hook and loop fastener of your monitor. If you wall-mount the front satellites, you can attach the Volume Control convenient provided.
Volume Control The Volume Control can be mounted in either of the Desktop Stands. You can also mount the front three satellites on a wall Rear satellites mounted on floor stands. (if purchased) Note: Floor stands for the rear satellites are available from www.creative.com 8 If you wall-mount the front satellites, you can attach the Volume Control to a convenient surface with the hook & loop fastener provided.
Stand Removal and Installation Unscrew the thumbscrew to release the satellite from the Desktop Stand. Reverse the process to install a Centre Stand. Satellites on Flat Surfaces Before placing the satellites on a flat surface, apply the rubber pads to the bottom of the satellite. 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.
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 loop fasteners. Adjust the satellite to point horizontally or downward. In Front of a Monitor To prevent movement on the desktop, apply the soft feet as shown. Adjust the satellite to point upward.
Audio Source Connection - Analog Use the triple cable A To Sound Blaster Audigy/Live! 5.1 series sound card ❒ Front, rear and centre/subwoofer miniplugs. ❒ 5.1-channel output is produced. B To 4-channel sound card ❒ Front and rear miniplugs. ❒ 4.1-channel output is produced. C To 2-channel sound card ❒ Front miniplug only. ❒ 2.1-channel output is produced. D To 2-channel stereo player ❒ Front miniplug only. ❒ 2.1-channel output is produced.
Audio Source Connection - Digital Use the Digital cable To Sound Blaster Audigy/Live! 5.1 series sound card ❒ Digital Out miniplug only. ❒ 5.1-channel output is produced. ❒ Be sure the “Digital Output Only” option is selected in the sound card's control software. To other sound cards with minijack digital output Use the Digital cable ❒ Digital Out miniplug only. ❒ Channel output is dependant on the sound card.
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Volume Control and Power Connections Tonal Adjustments Adjust the Bass level control to achieve the bass output you like Adjust the Treble switch to your preferred setting.
Controlling Noise and Distortion 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 MegaWorks 510D volume control as your master level control. Examine your computer's sound control software (Mixer program in Sound Blaster software).
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