Speaker types

Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or 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.

A stereo 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 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

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

1Turn off the PC.

2Connect the 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 3 Connect the cable to the audio system.

4For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your PC (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.

5Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

6Turn on the PC.

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

7Plug in the speaker system power.

8Turn on the speaker system.

Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup.

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