Gigaworks S750 CLA
Gigaworks S750 CLA
Notice for the USA this device must be installed with computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class B limits.
number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for
your security.
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and All cables used to connect the computer and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
peripherals must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with non-certified computers or non-
CAUTION
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection shielded cables may result in interference to radio or Take care to prevent accidental operation of your new
against harmful interference in a residential television reception. loudspeaker system at excessive sound pressure
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can Modifications levels!
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed Any changes or modifications not expressly approved In a typical personal computer installation, the
and used in accordance with the instructions, may by the grantee of this device could void the user’s GigaWorks S750/S700 satellite speakers are less
cause harmful interference to radio communications. authority to operate the device. than a meter from the listener.
However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If If you do not hear sound from your new speaker, keep
this equipment does cause harmful interference to the GigaWorks S750/S700's volume control at a low
radio or television reception, which can be determined Notice for Canada level (two Level Indicators lit on the wired remote
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is control) while trying to restore sound to your system.
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for This will prevent accidental operation at
encouraged to try one or more of the following radio interference as specified in the Canadian
measures: uncomfortably loud levels.
Department of Communications Radio Interference
❒ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Regulations.
❒ Increase the distance between the equipment
and receiver. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE Compliance
❒ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit “B” d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le
This product conforms to the following Council
different from that to which the receiver is Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les
Directive:
connected. règlements d’interfèrence radio.
EMC Directive 89/ 336/ EEC amended by Directive
❒ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV 92/ 31/ EEC and 93/68/EEC LVD 73/ 23/ EEC
technician. Important Notice amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, The serial number for the GigaWorks S750/S700/
S700 is located on the subwoofer. Please write this
Safety Warnings
The lightning flash arrowhead within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to WARNING CAUTION:
the presence of uninsulated, “dangerous volt- TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
DO NOT OPEN SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
age” within the product’s enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT CAREFULLY.
electric shock to persons. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SPEAKER ATTENTION:
COVERS (OR BACKS). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres- PERSONNEL. DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
ence of important operating and maintenance CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom- POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
panying this product.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates that the marked item may AVISQUE IMPORTANT NOTICE:
be Hot and should not be touched without POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE
proper care. CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS SPEAKER IS LOCATED ON THE
DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU SUBWOOFER. PLEASE WRITE THIS
HAUT PARLEUR. AUCUN ENTRETIEN NUMBER DOWN AND KEEP IT IN A
❒ To minimize the risk of burns and other injuries to DES PIECES INTERIEURES N EST SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR
children, position the device such that hot surfaces are REQUIS. TOUT SERVICE D SECURITY.
out of their reach. ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE
❒ To minimize the risk of fire, keep flammable materials like QUE PAR DU PERSONNEL D
paper and cloth (for example, curtains) away from the hot ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE.
surface.
WARNING:
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing fluids, and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids — such as vases — are placed on
the apparatus.
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Contents
GigaWorks S750 / GigaWorks S700
Introduction ............................................................... 4
Understanding Upmixing......................................... 11
GigaWorks S700
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
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 the USA and/or other countries. THX and the THX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX
Ltd. Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Used under authorization. All other logos, brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.
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Introduction
Connect your Place the speakers Learn to operate Connect and upmix
speakers correctly the system audio sources
Thank you for purchasing the potential of your GigaWorks subwoofer, the Creative GigaWorks
GigaWorks S750 or S700 speakers system, we recommend that you S700 is an excellent speaker
by Creative Technology. take a few minutes to read through system for use with Creative’s EAX-
The GigaWorks S750 features a this User’s Guide in the order enabled products. Combine it with
powerful 7.1 channel amplifier, shown above. the Sound Blaster Audigy® series
driving 7 satellite speakers and a Remember to ensure that all sound cards, you will experience a
subwoofer. The GigaWorks S700 is plugs are securely fastened to their thrilling, high quality 5.1 PC home
similar in all aspects, except that respective sockets before operating theater audio experience that
only 5 satellites are supplied. When your speaker system. meets the prestigious THX
you are ready to upgrade to 7.1- multimedia certification standard.
channel audio, just purchase two
additional satellites speakers to
make full use of the GigaWorks
S700 system’s built-in 7.1 amplifier. GigaWorks S750
As such, unless otherwise stated,
With its seven powerful satellite
all references to the hardware from
speakers and a separate subwoofer THX Certification
this point onwards, apply to both
with 8-channel amplification, the Lucasfilm-THX Certified
products.
Creative GigaWorks S750 is an multimedia products carry the THX
Both speaker systems feature
incredible 7.1 speaker system for mark of excellence in consumer
precision super tweeters suitable
use with Creative’s EAX-enabled home entertainment. When you
for DVD-Audio playback.
products. This high power speaker purchase a THX Certified
Additionally, this series of high-
system delivers a thrilling, high multimedia product you will be
quality amplified multimedia
quality PC home theater audio confident knowing that it has been
speaker systems features the finest
experience that meets the developed, evaluated and tested to
drivers, precision internal crossover
prestigious THX multimedia meet rigorous performance
and amplifier circuitry in an elegant
certification standard. Combine this requirements established by THX
enclosure design.
speaker system with the 24-bit certification specifications. These
The GigaWorks S750 and S700
Sound Blaster Audigy® 2 series specifications include power
support the very latest in audio
sound cards and you will handling, frequency response and
technology today. This includes:
experience the ultimate in high- dispersion characteristics. The THX
EAX™, DirectSound®3D, DVD-
powered, high definition playback of logo on your product is your
Audio and multichannel gaming.
your Dolby Digital Surround EX guarantee of performance,
The powerful speakers also support
titles on your PC. promising many years of crisp and
the 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 analog output
from the the latest Sound Blaster® GigaWorks S700 clear sound.
Live!™ and Audigy® series audio With its five powerful satellite
cards. To experience the full speakers and a separate
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Speaker connection
1
1 Front Right Satellite Speaker 5
5 Side Left Satellite Speaker 99 Subwoofer Back Panel
4
4 Side Right Satellite Speaker 88 Subwoofer 12 Main Power Socket/Switch
Ensure power rating is suitable for
your country
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2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
16 15 14 13
Remote Control
Audio Control Pod — Front Panel
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Standby/Power Turns the system on or off the Standby Previous user settings are restored when system
1 button mode is turned on.
Volume Adjust Increase or decreases the selected out- Use the Select button to choose Master, Center,
2
buttons put level. Side, Rear speaker and Sub/Treble output levels.
Select button Selects Master, Center, Side, Rear, Sub Use the Volume Adjust buttons to adjust the
3
or Treble modes for adjustment. selected output levels.
Upmix button Selects 5.1 →7.1 upmixing See Page 11, “Understanding Upmixing” for
4 6.1 →7.1 upmixing details.
OFF (No upmix)
5 Power indicator Displays the power status of the system Red denotes system standby mode.
6 Master Volume Illuminates when the Master Volume The output levels of all speakers or headphones
Mode indicator adjustment mode is selected. are adjusted simultaneously.
7 Center Mode Illuminates when the Center Volume The output level of the Center speaker is
indicator adjustment mode is selected. adjusted.
8 Side Mode Illuminates when the Side Mode Volume The output levels of the Side speakers are
indicator adjustment mode is selected. adjusted.
9 Rear Mode Illuminates when the Rear Volume The output levels of the Rear speakers are
indicator adjustment mode is selected. adjusted.
10 Subwoofer Mode Illuminates when the Sub Volume The output level of the Subwoofer is adjusted.
indicator adjustment mode is selected. Also adjusts bass level for headphones.
11 Treble Mode Illuminates when the Treble Volume The output level of the Treble is adjusted for all
indicator adjustment mode is selected. speakers or headphones.
12 Upmix status Illuminates when upmixing is active. 5.1 →7.1 For 5.1 source devices
indicator 6.1 →7.1 For 6.1 source devices
13 Headphone Connects to any headphones with a 3.5 All speakers are muted when headphones are
output mm (0.14 inch) plug. connected.
14 Line input Allows connection of an analog stereo Connect to the line output of a digital audio player,
device. MD Player and other portable audio devices.
15 M-PORT Portable Audio Docking Point. Allows direct connection of your Creative digital
audio player or any device featuring the M-PORT
logo for streaming audio.
17 Mute button Silences the speaker and headphones In Mute mode, all illuminated indicators will blink
outputs. continuously.
18 Select Directly select Sub or Treble volume These buttons on the remote control let you
buttons adjustment modes, as well as level directly select Side, Center, Rear, Sub and Treble
adjustment modes for Center, Side, or modes for adjustment.
Rear speakers.
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1 Front L/R
(Lime Green)
1 Lime Green Subwoofer
2 Rear L/R Black back panel
Side Right 2
Orange
(Black) 3
Grey
3 Center/
Sub/
Side Left use supplied 7.1
(Orange) analog audio cable
1 Front L/R
(Lime Green)
Lime Green
2 Rear L/R 1
(Black) Black
Subwoofer
2 back panel
Orange
3 Center/ 3
Sub/ Grey
Rear Center
(Orange)
use supplied 7.1
analog audio cable
3
3 Center/ Lime Green
Sub (Orange) Subwoofer
Black
back panel
Orange
1
Grey
2
1 Front L/R
(Lime Green)
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2 Rear L/R 1 2 3
3 Center/Sub
2 Orange Subwoofer
3
Grey
back panel
1 Front L/R use supplied 7.1 analog
audio cable
2 Rear L/R
3 Center/Sub 1 2 3
3 pairs stereo RCA-to-miniplug converters (available separately
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Understanding Upmixing
or 6.1-channel content can be upmix feature only applies to a 5.1
played through all seven satellite and 6.1 signal from the output
speakers on your GigaWorks. This source device. Auxiliary and M-
creates a 7.1-channel sound field PORT analog stereo inputs are
that improves side and rear unaffected.
When you play 5.1-channel imaging.
audio on your 7.1-channel This Upmix feature is also found
GigaWorks, only five satellite on other Creative audio products;
speakers (and the subwoofer) will you should only enable upmixing Upmixing is available on the Giga-
be producing the audio; the on either your audio device or your Works S700 only if you add two ex-
remaining Rear Left and Rear GigaWorks S750 (but not both). tra surround speakers that are
Right satellite speakers will be The table below shows you when available separately. For more infor-
silent. you should bypass the upmixing mation on adding the extra speak-
ers, see the section “Specifications
With the Upmix feature, the 5.1 feature on your speakers. The
and Upgrade Option” on page 13.
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The Creative GigaWorks S750 ❒ Use the remote control as your as Microphone, and set the
and S700 have moderately high master volume control. remaining input controls to about
input sensitivity, so they may ❒ If your speaker system is 70% of their maximum volume.
amplify the hum and hiss inherent connected to a computer, adjust the ❒ Adjust the master output volume of
settings of your computer’s sound your sound control software, such
in some audio program sources.
control software. (If you are using that your speaker system reaches a
Any background noise you hear is
Creative Sound Blaster software, comfortably loud volume in its
not due to a fault in the speaker this would be the Surround Mixer default volume settings.
system. You can minimize application). Turn off any input
background noise as follows: controls that you do not need, such
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Total System Burst Power Input Voltage Upgrading your GigaWorks S700
700 Watts (For S750) For Europe/Asia: Purchase the
560 Watts (For S700) 220-240Vac 50/60 Hz 3A upgrade kit to add
For US/Canada/Japan/Taiwan: two satellite
Frequency Response
100-120Vac 60 Hz 6A speakers and
25 Hz ~ 40 kHz
convert your
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Magnetic Shielding
GigaWorks S700
99 dB All satellite speakers are shielded
to full 7.1 channel capability.
to allow placement close to display
devices that are sensitive to For more information, visit
magnetic fields. www.creative.com
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