Creative Labs Creative MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Introduction.......................... 1
Using the Wired Remote
Control.................................. 2
Connecting an Additional
Device .................................... 3
Controlling Noise and
Distortion ............................. 4
Specifications ........................ 4
Limited Hardware
Warranty............................... 5
Technical Support ............... 5
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing
MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 by
Creative Technology.
This high-quality 5.1 amplified
multimedia speaker system features
the finest drivers, precision internal
crossover and amplifier circuitry in
an elegant enclosure design.
MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 supports
the very latest in audio technology
today. This includes: EAX™,
DirectSound
® 3D, and multi-channel
gaming. This makes MegaWorks
THX 5.1 550 the ideal companion
for the latest Sound Blaster
® Live!
and Audigy™ series audio cards that
support 5.1-channel output.
To experience the full potential of
MegaWorks THX 5.1 550, we
recommend that you take a few
minutes to read through this User’s
Guide.
For instructions on how to set up
your speakers, refer to the Quick
Start Guide provided in the
MegaWorks THX 5.1 550 package.
Remember to ensure that all plugs
are securely fastened to their
respective sockets before operating
your speaker system.
With its five compact satellite speakers
and separate subwoofer with 6-channel
amplification, the MegaWorks THX 5.1
550 is an excellent speaker system for use
with Creative Labs’ EAX™-enabled
products. Combine it with the powerful
Sound Blaster Live! family or the
innovative Sound Blaster Audigy series
audio cards, and experience a thrilling,
high-quality 5.1 PC home theater audio
experience that meets the prestigious
THX
® multimedia certification standard.
For more information on EAX, be sure to
visit EAX.creative.com.
THX Certification
Certified products must meet an exclusive
set of performance standards established
by THX. These THX performance
standards were originally developed in
response to George Lucas' personal
desire to insure that the original Star
Wars™ soundtracks, heard in the cinema,
matched those created on the sound
stage. Later, these standards were
extended to encompass Home Theater
systems and recently adapted to the
specialized needs of multi-channel
surround reproduction from movies and
games, on DVD, played back on a PC-
based multimedia system. All multimedia
products seeking THX Certification must
meet these rigorous performance
requirements and quality standards
before they can carry the THX logo which
is your guarantee that this THX certified
Multimedia product will give you
performance and reliability, second-to-
none, for years to come. These
performance standards cover all aspects
of the product including power handling,
frequency response, dispersion
characteristics, etc.
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