User manual ACER ASPIRE M3860

[. . . ] This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of ACER. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 USA Copyright © 2000­2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. [. . . ] NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. The following diagram shows a typical 4. 1 audio installation: 24 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Connecting 5. 1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5. 1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the pink Mic connector functions as a center/subwoofer speaker Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 5 Connect the cables to the audio system. Your system may be different. A B C F E C D G Computer to 5. 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E F Center speaker Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5. 1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six-channel (5. 1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5. 1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have rear speakers, connect the rear stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 5 If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (6/5. 1 or higher-channel system). Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is not used. 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. 8 Turn on the computer. 32 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) 9 After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone. " Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. [. . . ] 3 Connect the cables to the component device. 6 Turn on the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 55 Connecting to S-video WARNING: In this example, Input 3 has both S-video and Video connectors, which share the left and right Audio connectors. Connect only one video input for Input 3. 1 Connect the S-video equipment to the S-video connector (Input 3 in this example): 2 Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and right Audio connectors for Input 3. 6 Turn on the computer. Configuring the TV Tuner The computer includes a TV tuner that can receive analog or digital (DVB-T) broadcasts. [. . . ]