HP Media Center PC - Manual (Page 47)

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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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 PC.
9
Plug in the speaker system power.
10
Turn on the speaker system.
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After the speakers are connected to the PC,
configure the audio software for sound output
for your PC model:
■ Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output
with Sound Effect Manager” on page 50.
■ Type 6 — multi-streaming: See
“Configuring Audio Output with Realtek
HD Sound Effect Manager” on page 54.
The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation:
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System
You can connect your HP Media Center PC to your
home stereo or home theater multichannel audio
receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers.
For example, see “2.1 home stereo installation” on
page 44, or “5.1 home audio installation” on
page 45.
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Always turn on the
PC before you turn on
the speaker system.