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.

9After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model:

•Type 3 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager” on page 35.

•Type 6 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager” on page 37.

The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation:

INOUT

Connecting 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output:

1Turn off the PC.

2Connect the front 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

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