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Introduction

Four steps to enjoying your GigaWorks speakers...

Connect your

Place the speakers

Learn to operate

Connect and upmix

speakers

correctly

the system

audio sources

Page 5 contains

Page 6 contains

Pages 7 and 8

the set up instruc-

placement tips

show you what

tions for Creative

that maximize the

you can do with

GigaWorks S750

surround-sound

the Audio Control

or GigaWorks

effects of your

Pod and Remote

S700.

speaker system.

Control.

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 7.1- channel audio, just purchase two additional satellites speakers to make full use of the GigaWorks S700 system’s built-in 7.1 amplifier.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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