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Creative S750 manual

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  • Page 1

    i Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA FCC Part 15: This equi pment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe[...]

  • Page 2

    ii IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All saf ety and operating instructions should be read befor e the GigaW orks S750/ S700 amplified subwoofer/satellite system is operated. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating in str u ct io ns s ho ul d b e re ta in ed for fu tu re re fe ren ce . HEED W ARNINGS - All warnings on the s[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Contents GigaWorks S750 / GigaWorks S700 Safety and Regulatory Information and Warnings ... 1 Important Safety Instructions .................... ................ 2 Contents and copyright notice . ................. ................ 3 Introduction ............................................... ................ 4 Speaker Connection .............. .[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Thank you for purchasing the GigaWorks S750 or S700 speakers by Creative T echnology . 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 pur[...]

  • Page 5

    5 1 Front Right Satellite Speaker 5 Side Left Satellite Speaker 9 Subwoofer Back Panel 2 Front Left Satellite Speaker 6 Re ar Right Satellite Speaker (for S750) 10 Audio Control Pod 3 Center Satellite Speaker 7 Re ar Left Satellite Speaker (for S750) 1 1 Connect the red wire to the red termi- nal of each speaker for correct polarity 4 Side Right Sa[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Speaker placement options * Floor stands are optional. * The GigaWorks S700 series e xcludes the two rear speakers shown here. MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 6 Friday, November 14 , 2003 4:37 PM[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Audio Control Pod and Remote Control Y our GigaWorks S750/S700 speaker system is controlled via the Audio Control Pod and Remote Control. The indicators on the Audio Control Pod can be used as a guide when adjusting your speaker settings, and for relaying the operational status of the system. Many of the Audio Control Pod buttons are also found o[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Indicators and Controls No. Button/Indicator Description Notes 1 S tandby/Power button T urns the system on or off the S tandby mode Previous user settings are restored when system is turned on. 2 V olume Adjust buttons Increase or decreases the selected out- put level. Use the Select button to choose Master , Center , Side, Rear speaker and Su b[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Connecting to Audio Devices 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1-Channel Audio Cards 7.1 channel: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Y our GigaWorks S750 or GigaWorks S700 speaker system can be connected to a wide range of devices, including audio cards, external audio devices, external decoders and other multichannel audio products. The figures below show you how t[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Exter nal Set top de vices use supplied 7.1 analog audio cable 1 2 3 Lime Green Black Orange Grey 1 2 3 4 Subwoofer back panel 1 4 pairs stereo RCA-to-miniplug converters (available separately) 2 3 4 Subwoofer back panel 1 2 3 use supplied 7.1 analog audio cable 3 pairs stereo RCA-to-miniplug co nverters (available sep aratel y 1 2 3 Lime Green [...]

  • Page 11

    11 Source Device No. of audio channels on source device Recommended GigaWorks Upmix settings Number of speakers utilized Audigy 2 ZX Up to 7.1 No upmix required. (Upmixing from the source device recommended) Up to 7.1 (depending on source) Audigy 2 Up to 6.1 6.1 → 7.1 7.1 Audigy or 5.1 Sound Blaster Live! Up to 5.1 5.1 → 7.1 7.1 USB Sound Blast[...]

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    12 Using Multiple Inputs T able 3: Mixing audio through the Auxiliary inputs 7.1 Analog Input Auxiliary Input M-PORT Result Connected Not connect ed Connected 7.1 Analog input and M-Port input mixed Connected Connected Not connected 7.1 Analog in put and Auxiliary input mixed Not connected Connected Connected Auxiliary input only Connected Connecte[...]