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... computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in the speaker system power. 7 Turn on the computer. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: OUT 22 Start Here Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on...
... computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in the speaker system power. 7 Turn on the computer. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: OUT 22 Start Here Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on...
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Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Type 6 is three connectors. The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: OUT IN Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is six connectors. See "Configuring Speaker...
Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Type 6 is three connectors. The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: OUT IN Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is six connectors. See "Configuring Speaker...
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OUT IN The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to .... 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your computer. 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your computer. 26 Start Here
OUT IN The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to .... 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your computer. 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your computer. 26 Start Here
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...Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio ...for your computer model. Refer to the subwoofer. Type 6 - multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system....
...Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio ...for your computer model. Refer to the subwoofer. Type 6 - multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system....
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A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 Your system may be different.
A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 Your system may be different.
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... audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system... Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 30 Start Here IN OUT 5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.
... audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system... Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 30 Start Here IN OUT 5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.
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...with Multichannel Sound Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on the computer. 9 After ...the audio system is only a suggested configuration. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." A B Center C Front Surr. This is connected to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card...
...with Multichannel Sound Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on the computer. 9 After ...the audio system is only a suggested configuration. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." A B Center C Front Surr. This is connected to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card...
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... your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have RCA-type input connectors. These cables are purchased separately. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Color Description 1 Lime Green Front audio input 2 Black Rear audio input 3 Orange Center/subwoofer audio input 4 Gray Side audio input (not shown) Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have one...
... your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have RCA-type input connectors. These cables are purchased separately. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Color Description 1 Lime Green Front audio input 2 Black Rear audio input 3 Orange Center/subwoofer audio input 4 Gray Side audio input (not shown) Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have one...
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You also must purchase Y adapter or mini-extension cables. A B Center C Front Surr. NOTE: Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately. 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that are long enough to reach from the computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system ...
You also must purchase Y adapter or mini-extension cables. A B Center C Front Surr. NOTE: Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately. 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that are long enough to reach from the computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system ...
