HP SR5556AP, SR5501P Speaker types, Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers

Speaker types

Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.

Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification.

Astereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left-right rear channel, and it may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Side speakers are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.

“.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an eight-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.

Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output:

1Turn off the computer.

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

3 6 S

NOTE:

￿Type 3 is three connectors.

￿Type 6 is six connectors.

￿Type S is sound card.

3Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.

4Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

5Turn on the computer.

NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system.

6Plug in the speaker system power.

7Turn on the speaker system.

18Getting Started (features vary by model)