HP Media Center PC - Manual (Page 65)

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones
For select models that include a 5.1 or higher
speaker system, a headphones connector is located
on the right side of the control tower.
If the control tower displays HP (for headphones),
the headphones are enabled; the sound to the
speakers and the subwoofer is muted.
■ Push and hold the On button on the control
tower for several seconds to enable sound
from the speakers.
■ Press the On button briefly to enable the
headphones.
Selecting recording devices
(Type 6 connectors only)
To select a sound recording device:
1
Click Start on the taskbar.
2
Choose Control Panel.
3
Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or
Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices).
The Sounds and Audio Devices
window opens.
4
Click the Audio tab. The window opens.
5
In Sound Recording, select a recording
device; for example, Realtek HD Front
Pink Jack.
6
Click OK.
7
Close the window.
Resolving Sound Issues
If you don’t have sound from your speakers, check
the following:
■ Check volume and mute settings. See “Using
Headphones” on page 60.
■ Use active, powered speakers, or speakers
with an amplifier.
■ Verify sound cable connections.
■ Make sure the software program and sound
software are configured.
■ Some programs may result in low volume,
even when the Volume knob is turned to the
maximum position. If this is the case,
double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar,
and increase the volume.
■ Reconfigure the sound software for
surround sound.
■ Reinstall the sound card drivers by using
HP Application Recovery. See “Application
Recovery” in the PC Troubleshooting and
Maintenance Guide.