Creative S750 User Guide - Page 4

MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 4 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Introduction Four steps to enjoying your GigaWorks speakers ... Connect your speakers Page 5 contains the set up instructions for Creative GigaWorks S750 or GigaWorks S700. Place the speakers correctly Page 6 contains placement tips that maximize the surround-sound effects of your speaker system. Learn to operate the system Pages 7 and 8 show you what you can do with the Audio Control Pod and Remote Control. Connect and upmix audio sources Pages 9 -11 help you to connect audio devices to your speakers, and "upmix" audio for better sound. 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 7.1channel 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 highquality 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, DVDAudio 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 highpowered, 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 EAXenabled 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. 4