Cambridge Sound Works NEWTON T100 User manual

T100
Tower Loudspeakers
Newton Series™

Introduction
Thanks for choosing a Newton Series loudspeaker.
The T100 features the finest drivers, precision internal
crossover circuitry and an elegant enclosure design.
The Product Development Team at Cambridge
SoundWorks believes there is no better combination of
audiophile-level attention to detail and reasonable cost.
AFTER UNPACKING
Store the shipping carton and packing material for
future transport needs.
CONTENTS
A) One Loudspeaker
B) Two Support Stands
C) Six Stand Bolts
D) Four threaded posts (“spikes”)
E) Four disc feet
F) Four lock nuts
G) Four soft foot pads
Also necessary:
A philips screwdriver (no.2, preferably)
to install the stands
Two lengths of speaker wire
INSPECTING FOR DAMAGE
Examine the speaker system carefully for shipping
damage. If there is any, do not install or use the
system. Return the speaker to the store where you
made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at
1-800-FOR-HIFI (1-800-367-4434) for assistance.
INTRODUCTION
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A
C
F
B
G
E
D

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STAND AND FOOT ASSEMBLY
Attach the stands to the base of each speaker using
three bolts for each stand (see diagram). The stands
are identical. Tighten the bolts securely.
Choose which foot option is correct for your
situation:
Disc Feet: The disc feet insure stable speaker place-
ment on most flat surfaces and low pile carpet. Adhere
the four soft foot pads to the bottom of the disc feet if
you have a smooth, flat floor surface. The four feet
should be used without the pads on carpet.
Disc Feet With Spikes: Each threaded post has one
pointed end for use as a carpet spike. This point can
pierce thick carpeting and support the speaker from
the floor underneath. Note: these spikes will make
small but deep punctures in most floors. Use the Disc
Feet to avoid this.

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Disc Feet Installation:
1. Install the pointed end of a threaded post into the
end of each arm of the metal stands. Twist and
hand tighten each post.
2. Thread a lock nut most of the way up each post.
3. Screw a disc foot onto the end of each post about
seven complete turns.
4. Apply the self-adhesive foot pads, if necessary for
your floor surface. Raise the speaker upright.
5. When the final speaker placement is determined,
adjust the position of each disc foot on the threaded
post until stable placement has been achieved.
Hand twist the lock nut down onto the disc foot to
secure.
Disc Feet With Spikes Installation:
It is difficult to move the speaker once the spikes are
installed on the stands. Install the Disc Feet on the
speaker first and determine exactly where you want to
place the speaker on a carpet, then change the feet to
exposed spikes.
1. Install the blunt end of a threaded post into the end
of each stand arm. Twist each until it stops turning
but do not tighten them.
2. Thread a Disk Foot most of the way up each post.
Raise the speaker upright.
3. Adjust each threaded post until stable placement
has been achieved. Hand twist the Disc Feet up
against the metal stand arm to secure the spike.
If you find the spikes are not long enough to pierce the
carpet with the Disc Feet installed, you can use the
lock nut instead or omit both.
Disc Feet Installation
Disc Feet With Spikes Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
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For a two channel system (stereo), place the speakers
to form an angle between 25 and 55 degrees with your
listening position.
For a home theater system, place the speakers close
to the left and right sides of the monitor. This helps
create a cohesive sonic presentation across the left,
center and right front speakers.
Avoid positioning the face of either speaker near a
wall. Reflected sound will degrade the overall accura-
cy of the speaker’s tonal balance
Avoid positioning a speaker in a corner. Reflected sound
from the corner will also degrade the tonal balance.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDED DISTANCE
APART FOR STEREO
20˚- 55˚
ANGLE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DISTANCE
APART FOR HOME THEATER
SURROUND
SPEAKER
SURROUND
SPEAKER
CENTER CHANNEL
MAIN SPEAKERS
45˚ANGLE

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SPEAKER WIRE PREPARATION
The T100’s can be driven from a receiver, an integrat-
ed amplifier or a preamp/power amplifier component
system. This manual refers to a “receiver”throughout,
but all the instructions apply to integrated amplifers or
preamp/power amplifier setups as well.
Use at least 18 gauge speaker cable for short runs
(under 15 feet). Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker
cable for longer runs.
1. Determine how long the speaker cable should be
for each speaker. Cut the speaker cable into the
appropriate lengths.
2. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the two individual
conductors in the speaker cable. Twist the exposed
strands of bare wire together.
3. Attach any connector plugs (like banana plugs) at
this time.
4. Determine which conductor you will use to connect
the positive terminals of the amplifier and speaker
together. One of the two conductors of a speaker
cable can usually be distinguished by printing or a
ridge on the insulation. Some times the metal of the
conductors has two different colors.
Strip 1/2 inch

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MAKING THE CONNECTION
1. Unscrew the speaker’s red and black connector
knobs to expose the holes in their threaded shafts.
2. Insert the stripped end of one cable’s “indicated”
conductor into the speaker’s red (+) connector.
Hand-tighten the knob to secure the connection.
Make sure no stray strands of wire are exposed.
If you are using a cable connector plug, connect it
according to its instructions
3. Repeat the procedure for the cable’s other conduc-
tor and the speaker’s black (–) connector.
4. Connect the other speaker cable’s conductors to the
other speaker.
5. Connect the opposite ends of the speaker cable to
the speaker outputs of your receiver. Remember to
observe channel and polarity (Left Positive, Left
Negative, Right Positive, Right Negative).

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (H x W x D): 32 1/2x 7 3/8x 12 1/2inches
(825 x 186 x 320 mm)
Base width: 113/16 inches (284mm)
Weight: 34 pounds
The T100 can be safely used with receivers rated above
20 watts per channel. There is little advantage to using a
receiver larger than 200 watts per channel with these speak-
ers, but any size receiver may be used should it be available,
so long as the receiver is not operated at excessive levels.
Warning About Excessive Amplifier Distortion
Operating a receiver (of any power rating) beyond its maxi-
mum undistorted output level creates distortion - added high-
frequency sound not part of the musical program. Distortion
dramatically increases the internal operating temperature of a
loudspeaker and will eventually cause the speakers to fail
due to burned or melted internal parts. While Cambridge
SoundWorks includes the most heat-tolerant parts commen-
surate with good acoustic design, the speaker’s Limited
Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship does
not apply to parts that show evidence of having failed from
long-term operation at very high temperatures.
Enclosure Cleaning
The speaker enclosures can be cleaned with a window-
cleaning product. Use a soft, lint-free cloth only. Avoid spray-
ing any cleaner on the grille panels.
Brush or vacuum the grille panels if dust accumulates
on them.

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