Getting Started Guide

Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before the speaker system.
Color Description
1 Lime green Front audio input
2 Black Rear audio input
3 Orange Center/subwoofer audio input
4 Gray Side audio input (not shown)