FourPointSurround FPS1500 User Guide On-line Version
FPS1500.fm Page -2 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM IMPORTANT The lightning flash, with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within a product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to people. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER’S COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FPS1500.fm Page -1 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM READ INSTRUCTIONS – All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FPS1500 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.
FPS1500.fm Page 0 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM ™ Inventory ............................................................................................................ 1 Speaker Placement ............................................................................................. 2 Installing Desktop Stands .................................................................................. 3 Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls ....................................................................
FPS1500.fm Page 1 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM OPTIONAL ITEM ❒ Examine each unit carefully. If anything is missing or damaged, do not install or use the system. Contact the retailer where the system was purchased. ❒ Save the carton and its inserts in case you need to ship or move your FPS1500 system later. Note Tripod stands for the rear satellites are available from www.creative.com. Tripod Stands Screws and Plastic Anchors (2) Strips of Rubber Pads (2) Subwoofer 13.5V 1.
FPS1500.fm Page 2 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM For the strongest bass output, place the subwoofer on the floor in a corner. ❒ Place the front satellites to the sides of your monitor. ❒ To connect the cables correctly later, use the identification labels provided to mark the satellites and their cables. ❒ Keep the path between you and the satellites clear. ❒ Caution ❒ Do not place the subwoofer near your monitor, on the work surface or on a shelf.
FPS1500.fm Page 3 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM ❒ Mount the rear satellites only on walls that are structurally sound. ❒ Position the satellites behind you and slightly above ear level. rubber 4 Apply pads on the 1 Apply identification label to back of satellite. attachment arm into socket 3 Insert at back of satellite. Attachment arm. 2 4 Drill a hole about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep into wall. 1 plastic anchor into hole 2 Tap until it is flush with wall.
FPS1500.fm Page 4 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM Attach the Volume Control holder only to a mounting surface that is smooth and clean, for example, the side of your computer monitor. ❒ See “Controlling Noise and Distortion” on page 7 for related information. ❒ protective paper from one 1 Remove side to reveal adhesive. the exposed adhesive side firmly 4 Press against the mounting surface. 2 Press exposed adhesive side firmly against back of holder.
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FPS1500.fm Page 6 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM Front Right Satellite To power source. Note: Disconnect from power source if not in use for more than a few days. Front Left Satellite Adjust the Bass Level control to achieve the bass output you like. To maximize music performance, set the control to the left half of the dial. For heavy-bass music, set it to the right half. For games, set it anywhere along the full range. To audio source, eg computer audio card, 4-channel player, CD player. See page 5.
FPS1500.fm Page 7 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM FPS1500 has high input sensitivity, so it may amplify the hum and hiss inherent in some audio program sources. This noise is not due to a fault in the speaker system. You can minimize this background noise by following these guidelines: ❒ Decide which volume control you would like to use as the master level control: the FPS1500 volume control or the program source’s volume control.
FPS1500.fm Page 8 Monday, July 10, 2000 3:47 PM EAX is a collection of powerful, innovative audio technologies. Designed by Creative’s world-class audio scientists and built into groundbreaking Personal Digital Entertainment (PDE) Internet solutions, EAX is changing the way audio is experienced. EAX offers advanced, interactive audio and high-definition sound to a new generation of portable audio appliances, audio applications, and Internet services.
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