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22 Getting Started (features vary by model)
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 computer 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.
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.
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a
subwoofer) audio speakers
To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for
two-channel (2.1 speaker) output:
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches
the back of your computer.
3 Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your
computer (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
4 Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker
documentation.
NOTE:
Type 3 is three connectors.
Type 6 is six connectors.
Type S is sound card.
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