HP m1050e (PU061AV), m1299a, m1050y (PJ720AV) manual Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers, Speaker types

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 PC 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.

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3 is Three Connector

6 is Six Connector

S is Sound Card

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Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system.

Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers

To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers:

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To connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output:

1 Turn off the PC.			3 Connect the cable to the audio system.
2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green				■ For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with
	audio line out connector that matches the back			your PC (select models only), connect the
	of your PC.			audio line out connector to the subwoofer.
3	OUT	6	4	Connect the left and right speakers to the
			S	subwoofer. Refer to the speaker
				documentation.
			5	Turn on the PC.
			6	Plug in the speaker system power.
			7	Turn on the speaker system.

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