7.1 home audio installation procedure

To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer:

1Turn off the computer.

2Turn off the receiver/amplifier.

3Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer.

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NOTE:

￿Type 3 has three connectors.

￿Type 6 has six connectors.

￿Type S has audio card.

NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In.

Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier.

4If you have rear speakers, connect the rear stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (light blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector on the back of your computer.

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Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier.

5If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector on the back of your computer.

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Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel system).

Connect the Y adapter cable to the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver, even if you are not using a subwoofer.

26Getting Started (features vary by model)