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.

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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.

Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup.

8After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.”

￿Type 3: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager.”

￿Type 6: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager.”

￿Type S (audio card): See “Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card.”

16Getting Started (features vary by model)

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HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System manual Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers