Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers - HP Media Center m7100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

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3 is three connectors
6 is six connectors
S is sound card
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Always turn on the
PC before you turn on
the speaker system.
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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.

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.
2
Connect the speaker cable to the lime-green
Audio Line Out connector that matches the
back of your PC.
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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.
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Connect the cable to the audio system.
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4
Connect the left and right speakers to the
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subwoofer. Refer to the speaker
documentation.
5
Turn on the PC.
6
Plug in the speaker system power.
7
Turn on the speaker system.
For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with
your PC (select models only), connect the
Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.