Getting Started Guide

Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29
Connecting a home stereo system to a computer requires audio cables that are long
enough to reach from the computer to the stereo. You also must purchase Y adapter or
mini-extension cables.
2.1 home stereo installation
The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses
passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection
A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card)
B Y adapter cables
C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)
D Subwoofer
E Front speakers (left and right)
NOTE: Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately.
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C
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