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More than two-channel sound system
If your sound system has more than two channels, use the supplied optical S/
PDIF cable and connect one end to the S/PDIF OPTICAL OUT connector on
the back panel of the computer and the other end to the OPTICAL IN
connector on your sound system. You can also use a coaxial S/PDIF
connection when connecting a multi-channel sound system.
Additional Notes
• An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a
composite connection.
Configuring software for your speaker system
When using a multiple channel speaker system, certain software programs
require setting changes to make certain you have proper audio performance.
Your computer's factory default settings for audio can be changed using the
Media Center Settings feature. You can switch between 2-channel, 6-channel,
or S/PDIF output modes.
To change speaker settings, do the following:
This procedure will demonstrate how to set up 5.1 surround sound speakers.
Your selections may differ depending on your type of speakers.
1 From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings > General > Media
Center Setup, Set Up Your Speakers .
The Speaker Setup screen displays.
2 Select Next . The Choose number of speakers screen displays.
3 Select 5.1 surround speakers . The Speaker Connection Type screen
displays.
4 Select the appropriate connection type. Your selection depends on the type of
cable used to connect your 5.1 surround sound speakers. Select
Single RCA
(digital) for coaxial S/PDIF or Toslink (digital) for optical S/PDIF and HDMI.
5 Select Next .
6 From the Test Your Speakers screen, select the Test button. The system will
test your speakers for sound.
Important : Then select I heard sound from all my speakers , even if you did
not hear sound from all your speakers. The You Are Done! screen displays.
7 Select Finish .
8 Return to the Media Center Start menu and select Settings > DVD > Audio .
InterVideo opens and displays the Welcome to Audio Settings screen.