HP Pavilion a6000 Start Here Guide - Page 27

Name 8/7.1 Home audio system Digital audio Multi-streaming audio Speaker system Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Home stereo or home theater audio system with passive speakers. Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). See (continued) "Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" "Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System" "Connecting Digital Audio" "Configuring Multi-streaming Audio" 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 Speakers or Microphone 21