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Getting Started Updated Information
6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables
8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables
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.
7.1 home audio installation
The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an
eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/
amplifier.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection
A
Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or type S)
B
Y adapter cables
C
Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)
D
Subwoofer
E
Center speaker
F
Front speakers (left and right)
G
Rear speakers (left and right)
NOTE:
Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately.
OUT
IN
Surr. Back
Front
Center
Sub
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
C
