6Connect the cables to the audio system.

7Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

8Turn on the computer.

NOTE: Always turn on the computer before the speaker system.

9Connect the speaker system to the power.

10Turn on the speaker system.

11After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model.

￿Type 6 — multistreaming: See “Configuring multistreaming audio.” The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation.

 

ColorDescription

 

 

 

1

Lime green

Front audio input

 

 

 

2

Black

Rear audio input

 

 

 

3

Orange

Center/subwoofer audio input

 

 

 

4

Gray

Side audio input (not shown)

 

 

 

Connecting your home stereo system (optional)

Most home receivers/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You must connect

Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini-jack on one end, and two RCA connectors on the other. These cables are purchased separately.

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