HP Media Center PC - Manual (Page 39)

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
HP Media Center PCs support many different audio
options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations. You may set up your PC for two
stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker
systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC,
and then configure the audio software for sound
output. For more details about connecting stereo
speakers to the PC, see the setup poster. This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
system may have different components.
Speakers are included with the monitor (select
models only) or are sold separately.
Sound Connector Types
Your model may include one of three analog sound
connector types on the back of your PC:
■ Three connectors
■ Six connectors
■ Sound card
The connectors are 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo
minijacks that connect from the back of your PC
to speakers and microphones.
Your system may also have a separate Digital Out
connection (select models only).
Software configuration is different for each
connector type, as noted in the instructions.
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For additional
information on
connecting the
speakers, refer to
the setup poster that
came with the PC and
the documentation
that came with your
speakers.
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Type 3 is three
connectors.
Type 6 is six
connectors.
Type S is sound card.
Connector Description Illustration Type
Three
connectors Your PC model may include three sound
connectors. You can connect up to a
5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want
to connect multichannel audio, follow the
instructions carefully. 3
Six
connectors Your PC model may include six sound
connectors on the back of your PC. You can
connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC. 6
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