HP SR1984CF, a1593cn, a1590d, a1591cn manual Connecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers

9After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model:

•Type 3 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager” on page 35.

•Type 6 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager” on page 37.

The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation:

Connecting 4.1 (4 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel

(4.1 speaker) output:

1Turn off the PC.

2Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC.

3 OUT 6 S

•Type 3 is three connectors

•Type 6 is six connectors

•Type S is a sound card connector

3Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of

your PC.

3

IN

6 S

For type 3 connectors, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.

4Connect the cables to the audio system.

5Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

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