User’s Guide FourPointSurround FPS1500 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.
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 equipment operating/ installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for userinstalled application cards.
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 USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the FourPointSurround FPS1500 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 ™ FourPointSurround FPS1500 Inventory.................................................................................................. 6 Speaker Placement................................................................................... 7 Installing Desktop Stands ........................................................................ 8 Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls .......................................................... 8 Volume Control/Power Switch.....................................
Inventory ❒ 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. OPTIONAL ITEM ❒ 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 Subwoofer 13.5V 1.
Speaker Placement ❒ 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.
Installing Desktop Stands Mounting Rear Satellites on Walls ❒ identification 1 Apply label to back of 3 Insert attachment arm into socket at back of satellite. satellite. Attachment arm. 2 Thread satellite cable through hole in desktop stand. Mount the rear satellites only on walls that are structurally sound. a hole about 0.5 1 Drill cm (¼ inch) deep into wall. plastic anchor 2 Tap into hole until it is flush with wall. a M5 x 25 mm 3 Screw screw into anchor, leaving about 0.
Volume Control/Power Switch ❒ 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 12 for related information. protective paper from one 1 Remove side to reveal adhesive. the exposed adhesive side firmly 4 Press against the mounting surface. exposed adhesive side firmly 2 Press against back of holder. off remaining paper strip from 3 Peel mounting tape on holder.
Audio Source Connection A To computer audio card or 4-channel player (lime-green and black miniplugs) Audio connection cable B To 2-channel computer audio card (lime-green miniplugs only) Audio connection cable C To stereo players (lime-green miniplugs only) Audio connection cable 10
Connecting Speakers Front Right Satellite To power source. Note: Disconnect from power source if not in use for more than a few days. 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. Front Left Satellite To audio source, eg computer audio card, 4-channel player, CD player. See page 10.
Controlling Noise and Distortion Specifications 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.
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Technical Support We are committed to giving you the best product as well as the best technical support. The European support area on our web site at www.creative.com is continuously updated and contains the following: 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 troubleshooting tips.
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Returning a product for repair ❑ 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 Technical Support. Please retain all software, accessories and the original packaging.
Limited Warranty 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 required by applicable law (“Warranty Period”).
Creative European Help Line CREATIVE LABS (IRELAND) LTD., Technical Support Department, Ballycoolin Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland.
