Creative S750 - Gigaworks 7 Piece THX 7.1 Speaker System User Manual

Creative S750 - Gigaworks 7 Piece THX 7.1 Speaker System User Manual

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MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page i Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM
Safety & Regulatory Information
Notice for the USA
FCC Part 15: This equipment 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 interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician.
CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
The lightning flash arrowhead within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated, "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying this product.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates that the marked item may
be Hot and should not be touched without
proper care.
To minimize the risk of burns and other injuries to
children, position the device such that hot surfaces are
out of their reach.
To minimize the risk of fire, keep flammable materials like
paper and cloth (for example, curtains) away from the hot
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.
READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON REAR OF SPEAKER ENCLOSURE
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
this device must be installed with computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with non-certified computers or non-
shielded cables may result in interference to radio or
television reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the device.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio interference as specified in the Canadian
Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE
"B" d'interference radio tel que spe'cifie' par le
Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les
règlements d'interfèrence radio.
Important Notice
The serial number for the GigaWorks S750/S700/
S700 is located on the subwoofer. Please write this
Safety Warnings
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SPEAKER
COVERS (OR BACKS). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
AVISQUE
POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE
CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS
DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU
HAUT PARLEUR. AUCUN ENTRETIEN
DES PIECES INTERIEURES N EST
REQUIS. TOUT SERVICE D
ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE
QUE PAR DU PERSONNEL D
ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE.
number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for
your security.
CAUTION
Take care to prevent accidental operation of your new
loudspeaker system at excessive sound pressure
levels!
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 levels.
Compliance
This product conforms to the following Council
Directive:
EMC Directive 89/ 336/ EEC amended by Directive
92/ 31/ EEC and 93/68/EEC LVD 73/ 23/ EEC
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT. INSERT CAREFULLY.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE
SPEAKER IS LOCATED ON THE
SUBWOOFER. PLEASE WRITE THIS
NUMBER DOWN AND KEEP IT IN A
SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR
SECURITY.
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Summary of Contents for Creative S750 - Gigaworks 7 Piece THX 7.1 Speaker System

  • Page 1: Safety And Regulatory Information And Warnings

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page i Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Safety & Regulatory Information The following sections contain notices for various countries: Notice for the USA this device must be installed with computer equipment number down and keep it in a secure area. This is for certified to comply with the Class B limits.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page ii Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating ventilation is provided or Creative Technology’s OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects instructions should be read before the GigaWorks S750/ instructions have been adhered to.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 3 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM 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: Introduction

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 4 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM 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 Pages 9 –11 help...
  • Page 5: Speaker Connection

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 5 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Speaker connection Front Right Satellite Speaker Side Left Satellite Speaker Subwoofer Back Panel Front Left Satellite Speaker Rear Right Satellite Speaker Audio Control Pod (for S750) Center Satellite Speaker Rear Left Satellite Speaker Connect the red wire to the red termi- (for S750)
  • Page 6: Speaker Placement Options / Stand Attachment

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 6 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Speaker placement options * Floor stands are optional. * The GigaWorks S700 series excludes the two rear speakers shown here.
  • Page 7: Audio Control Pod And Remote Control

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 7 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Audio Control Pod and Remote Control Your GigaWorks S750/S700 Control Pod can be used as a buttons are also found on the speaker system is controlled via guide when adjusting your speaker Remote Control for convenient the Audio Control Pod and Remote settings, and for relaying the...
  • Page 8 MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 8 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Indicators and Controls Button/Indicator Description Notes Standby/Power Turns the system on or off the Standby Previous user settings are restored when system button mode is turned on. Volume Adjust Increase or decreases the selected out- Use the Select button to choose Master, Center, buttons...
  • Page 9: Connecting Input Devices

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 9 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Connecting to Audio Devices Your GigaWorks S750 or of devices, including audio cards, audio products. The figures below GigaWorks S700 speaker system external audio devices, external show you how to connect them. can be connected to a wide range decoders and other multichannel 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1-Channel Audio Cards...
  • Page 10 MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 10 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM External Set top devices DDTS-100 External 6.1 channel decoder GigaWorks S750/S700 Front L/R (Lime Green) use supplied 7.1 analog audio cable Rear L/R (Black) Subwoofer Center/Sub/ back panel Lime Green Rear Center (Orange)
  • Page 11: Understanding Upmixing

    MWorks THX S750 main final 2.fm Page 11 Monday, January 5, 2004 5:58 PM 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.
  • Page 12: Controlling Noise And Distortion

    MWorks THX S750 CLA.book Page 12 Friday, November 14, 2003 4:37 PM Using Multiple Inputs The Audio Control Pod’s Auxiliary portable digital audio player, with- hear when using multiple inputs in input connector allows you to mix out routing through a computer. different ways.

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