Connecting Your Home Stereo System (Optional) - Compaq CQ2009F - 1 GB RAM Getting Started Manual

6 Connect the cables to the audio system.
7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
8 Turn on the computer.
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before the speaker system.
9 Connect the speaker system to the power.
10 Turn on the speaker system.
11 After 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.
Color
1 Lime green
2 Black
3 Orange
4 Gray

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.
Description
Front audio input
Rear audio input
Center/subwoofer audio input
Side audio input (not shown)
Connecting Speakers or Microphone
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