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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.

MWorks THX S750 CLA.book  Page 4  Friday, November 14, 2003  4:37 PM

Summary of Contents for Gigaworks S700

Page 1: ... In a typical personal computer installation the GigaWorks S750 S700 satellite speakers are less than a meter from the listener If you do not hear sound from your new speaker keep the GigaWorks S750 S700 s volume control at a low level two Level Indicators lit on the wired remote control while trying to restore sound to your system This will prevent accidental operation at uncomfortably loud level...

Page 2: ...wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that the...

Page 3: ...ectronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd Version 1 0 November 2003 2003 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved GigaWorks is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd The Creative logo EAX Audigy and Sound Blaster are registered trademarks and Extigy and Live are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in t...

Page 4: ...ing 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 separa...

Page 5: ...od 3 Center Satellite Speaker 7 Rear Left Satellite Speaker for S750 11 Connect the red wire to the red termi nal of each speaker for correct polarity 4 Side Right Satellite Speaker 8 Subwoofer Main Power Socket Switch Ensure power rating is suitable for your country 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 3 Speaker connection MWorks THX S750 CLA book Page 5 Friday November 14 2003 4 37 PM ...

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

Page 7: ...sed 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 on the Remote Control for convenient operation 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Remote Control Audio Control Pod Top Panel 2 3 4 13 14 15 17 18 16 Audio Control Pod Front Panel MWorks THX S750 CLA book Page 7 Friday November 14 2003 4 37 PM ...

Page 8: ...er Mode indicator Illuminates when the Sub Volume adjustment mode is selected The output level of the Subwoofer is adjusted Also adjusts bass level for headphones 11 Treble Mode indicator Illuminates when the Treble Volume adjustment mode is selected The output level of the Treble is adjusted for all speakers or headphones 12 Upmix status indicator Illuminates when upmixing is active 5 1 7 1 For 5...

Page 9: ...pplied 7 1 analog audio cable 1 2 3 Lime Green Black Orange Grey use supplied 7 1 analog audio cable 1 2 3 Lime Green Black Orange Grey Subwoofer back panel 6 1 channel Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series Front L R Lime Green Rear L R Black Center Sub Rear Center Orange 5 1 channel Creative Sound Blaster Audigy or Live Center Sub Orange Front L R Lime Green Rear L R Black Front L R Lime Green R...

Page 10: ...ter Sub Side L R 1 2 3 Front L R Rear L R Center Sub 1 2 3 4 Front L R Rear L R Center Sub Side L R 4 x stereo miniplug to stereo miniplug cables available separately GigaWorks S750 S700 Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZX Pro External Surround decoder or DVD Player with built in 5 1 decoder Front L R Lime Green Rear L R Black Center Sub Rear Center Orange 1 2...

Page 11: ...1 channel GigaWorks only five satellite speakers and the subwoofer will be producing the audio the remaining Rear Left and Rear Right satellite speakers will be silent With the Upmix feature the 5 1 or 6 1 channel content can be played through all seven satellite speakers on your GigaWorks This creates a 7 1 channel sound field that improves side and rear imaging This Upmix feature is also found o...

Page 12: ...olume in its default volume settings Controlling Noise and Distortion Specifications and Upgrade Option GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Total System Burst Power 700 Watts For S750 560 Watts For S700 Frequency Response 25 Hz 40 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 99 dB Input Voltage For Europe Asia 220 240Vac 50 60 Hz 3A For US Canada Japan Taiwan 100 120Vac 60 Hz 6A Magnetic Shielding All satellite speakers are ...

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