I had the same problem just plug the double head phone thing (about 3 inch long ,included) in to your computer and other end in the ipod dock slot ( with the musical note NOT the head phone slot) and plug speakers plug (black NOT green) into back of subwoofer and plug in to power and maker sure volume on computer also you might want to reset or log of the computer somtines music doesnt play (i.e itunes) and enjoy music also i have a macbook im not sure if its same with windows but it should work also i have a youtube acount and nobody rates or comments my videos ive made i would apreciate if you commented at http://www.youtube.com/1digidude thanx