Trust GXT 658 Tytan 5.1 Surround Gaming Speakerset
Setup and Connection Guide
Package Contents
Ensure all the following items are included in your package:
- 1x Subwoofer
- 2x Front Speakers (FL, FR)
- 1x Center Speaker (C.E)
- 2x Surround Speakers (S.L, S.R)
- 1x Remote Control
- Cables: 3x 3.5mm audio cables, 1x RCA stereo audio cable, 1x Power cable
[Diagram Description: The package contents diagram shows all the physical components and cables that come with the Trust GXT 658 speakerset.]
Connecting the Speakers
Follow these steps to connect your Trust GXT 658 speakers to various audio sources.
1. Connecting to a PC (5.1 Surround Sound)
For a full 5.1 surround sound experience from your PC, connect the speakers as follows:
Required Cables: 3x 3.5mm audio cables (typically Green, Black, Orange).
Connection Steps:
- Connect the Green 3.5mm cable from your PC's Front audio output ➡️ the F.L/F.R input on the subwoofer.
- Connect the Black 3.5mm cable from your PC's Rear audio output ➡️ the S.L/S.R input on the subwoofer.
- Connect the Orange 3.5mm cable from your PC's Center/Subwoofer audio output ➡️ the C.E/S.W input on the subwoofer.
[Diagram Description: Diagrams 5 and 6 illustrate connecting a PC's sound card outputs (Front, Rear, Center/Subwoofer) using three 3.5mm jack cables to the corresponding labeled input ports (F.L/F.R, S.L/S.R, C.E/S.W) on the Trust GXT 658 subwoofer. The power cable connection is also shown.]
2. Connecting to a Console (Stereo Sound)
To connect to a gaming console (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox) for stereo sound:
Required Cables: 1x RCA stereo audio cable (Red/White).
Connection Steps:
- Connect the Red and White RCA cables from your console's audio output ➡️ the stereo 'Input' RCA jacks on the subwoofer.
Console Audio Settings: Ensure your console is configured to output stereo audio through the selected connection (e.g., HDMI, Optical, AV). Refer to your console's audio settings menu. ⚙️
[Diagram Description: Diagrams 7 and 8 show connecting a console to the subwoofer using RCA stereo audio cables. The diagrams also include a visual of a console's audio settings menu, indicating the need to select stereo output. The power connection is also shown.]
3. Connecting Other Devices (Stereo Sound)
For other audio sources like laptops or MP3 players:
Required Cables: 1x 3.5mm audio cable.
Connection Steps:
- Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio cable to your device's headphone or audio output.
- Connect the other end ➡️ the stereo 'Input' jack on the subwoofer.
[Diagram Description: Diagram 9 illustrates connecting a laptop to the subwoofer's stereo input using a 3.5mm audio cable.]
Subwoofer Rear Panel Overview
The rear panel of the subwoofer features the following input ports:
- F.L (Front Left)
- F.R (Front Right)
- C.E (Center)
- S.W (Subwoofer)
- S.L (Surround Left)
- S.R (Surround Right)
- Input (Stereo RCA jacks)
- Output (for connecting main speakers)
[Diagram Description: Diagram 4 provides a detailed view of the subwoofer's rear panel, clearly labeling each input port for surround sound and stereo connections.]
Remote Control Functions
The included remote control allows you to manage your speaker system:
- ON/OFF ?: Powers the speaker system on or off.
- RESET ?: Resets the system to default settings.
- Source ?️: Selects the audio input source (e.g., PC, Console, Other).
- Sound ?: Switches between Stereo and 5.1 Surround sound modes.
- Volume ?️: Adjusts the master volume. Use ➕ / ➖ buttons.
- Center ?️: Adjusts the center channel volume. Use ➕ / ➖ buttons.
- Subwoofer ?️: Adjusts the subwoofer volume. Use ➕ / ➖ buttons.
[Diagram Description: Diagram 10 shows the layout of the remote control, detailing buttons for power, reset, source selection, sound mode switching, and individual volume adjustments for master, center, and subwoofer channels.]