CREATIVE GigaWorks S750 - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you for purchasing the
GigaWorks S750 or S700 speakers
by Creative Technology.
The GigaWorks S750 features a
powerful 7.1 channel amplifier,
driving 7 satellite speakers and a
subwoofer. The GigaWorks S700 is
similar in all aspects, except that
only 5 satellites are supplied. When
you are ready to upgrade to 7.1-
channel audio, just purchase two
additional satellites speakers to
make full use of the GigaWorks
S700 system’s built-in 7.1 amplifier.
As such, unless otherwise stated,
all references to the hardware from
this point onwards, apply to both
products.
Both speaker systems feature
precision super tweeters suitable
for DVD-Audio playback.
Additionally, this series of high-
quality amplified multimedia
speaker systems features the finest
drivers, precision internal crossover
and amplifier circuitry in an elegant
enclosure design.
The GigaWorks S750 and S700
support the very latest in audio
technology today. This includes:
EAX™, DirectSound
®
3D, DVD-
Audio and multichannel gaming.
The powerful speakers also support
the 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 analog output
from the the latest Sound Blaster
®
Live!™ and Audigy ® series audio
cards. To experience the full
potential of your GigaWorks
system, we recommend that you
take a few minutes to read through
this User’s Guide in the order
shown above.
Remember to ensure that all
plugs are securely fastened to their
respective sockets before operating
your speaker system.
GigaWorks S750
With its seven powerful satellite
speakers and a separate subwoofer
with 8-channel amplification, the
Creative GigaWorks S750 is an
incredible 7.1 speaker system for
use with Creative’s EAX-enabled
products. This high power speaker
system delivers a thrilling, high
quality PC home theater audio
experience that meets the
prestigious THX multimedia
certification standard. Combine this
speaker system with the 24-bit
Sound Blaster Audigy
® 2 series
sound cards and you will
experience the ultimate in high-
powered, high definition playback of
your Dolby Digital Surround EX
titles on your PC.
GigaWorks S700
With its five powerful satellite
speakers and a separate
subwoofer, the Creative GigaWorks
S700 is an excellent speaker
system for use with Creative’s EAX-
enabled products. Combine it with
the Sound Blaster Audigy
®
series
sound cards, you will experience a
thrilling, high quality 5.1 PC home
theater audio experience that
meets the prestigious THX
multimedia certification standard.
THX Certification
Lucasfilm-THX Certified
multimedia products carry the THX
mark of excellence in consumer
home entertainment. When you
purchase a THX Certified
multimedia product you will be
confident knowing that it has been
developed, evaluated and tested to
meet rigorous performance
requirements established by THX
certification specifications. These
specifications include power
handling, frequency response and
dispersion characteristics. The THX
logo on your product is your
guarantee of performance,
promising many years of crisp and
clear sound.
Introduction
Four steps to enjoying your GigaWorks speakers ...
Connect your
speakers
Place the speakers
correctly
Learn to operate
the system
Connect and upmix
audio sources
Page 5 contains
the set up instruc-
tions for Creative
GigaWorks S750
or GigaWorks
S700. Page 6 contains
placement tips
that maximize the
surround-sound
effects of your
speaker system. Pages 7 and 8
show you what
you can do with
the Audio Control
Pod and Remote
Control. Pages 9 –11 help
you to connect
audio devices to
your speakers,
and “upmix” audio
for better sound.
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