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How to Use the Wii U Console with an External Speaker System

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In this article, you'll learn how to use the Wii U console with a speaker system.

Complete these steps

  1. What type of cable are you using to connect your Wii U to your television?
  2. Note
    • If you do not have a set of Wii AV Cables or Wii Component Video Cables, you will need to connect your external speaker system through an alternative device. Please consult the manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
    • The latest system update must be applied before using these steps.
    1. If you have not already, connect the Wii U console to the television or monitor via the HDMI cable.
    2. Locate a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable.
    3. Locate the proper inputs on your speaker system and connect the audio (red & white) inputs.
    4. From the Wii U Menu, launch System Settings.
    5. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the TV icon and press the A Button.
    6. Select TV Audio-Output Type.
    7. Press the X Button or select Output-Cable Settings at the top-right.
    8. Select either Non-HDMI or Both depending on what you are trying to accomplish.
      • Selecting Non-HDMI will output sound only through the device that is connected to the Wii AV Cable or Wii Component Video Cable.
      • Selecting Both will output sound out of the device connected to the HDMI cable and the device connected to the Wii AV Cable or Wii Component Video Cable.

    Note: If you need additional assistance in finding the receiver's input select, check its manual or contact the manufacturer for support.

    1. Connect the Wii U console to the television, but only connect the video (yellow) inputs.
    2. Locate the proper inputs on your speaker system and connect the audio (red & white).
    3. Switch the audio receiver to the input select that corresponds with where the audio cables are plugged in.

    Note: If you need additional assistance in finding the receiver's input select, check its manual or contact the manufacturer for support.

    1. Connect the Wii U console to the television, but only connect the video (blue, green, & red) inputs.
    2. Locate the proper inputs on your speaker system and connect the audio (red & white).
    3. Switch the audio receiver to the input select that corresponds with where the audio cables are plugged in.

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