Sony VGC-RA810G Configuring Software for Your Speaker System, For 6 channel-analog speakers

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Configuring Software for Your Speaker System

Configuring Software for Your Speaker System

When using 5.1 (digital or analog) speaker systems, certain software programs require setting changes to enable proper audio performance.

Configuring RealTek® Sound Effect Manager software

For 6 channel-analog speakers

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager.

The Sound Effect Manager window appears.

3Click Speaker Configuration.

4From the drop-down menu on the left, select 6CH Speaker.

5Close the Sound Effect Manager window.

For 6 channel-digital speakers

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager.

The Sound Effect Manager window appears.

3Click Speaker Configuration.

4From the drop-down menu on the left, select Dolby Digital 5.1.

5Close the Sound Effect Manager window.

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