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... LAN Device 13 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 14 Using wireless security features 14 Connecting a Modem 15 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Using Speakers ...17 Sound Connector Types 18 Connecting a Microphone 20 Speaker Configurations 20 Speaker types 21 Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers 22 Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer...
... LAN Device 13 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 14 Using wireless security features 14 Connecting a Modem 15 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Using Speakers ...17 Sound Connector Types 18 Connecting a Microphone 20 Speaker Configurations 20 Speaker types 21 Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers 22 Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer...
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Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Setting Up Your Computer 3
Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Monitor Serial Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Setting Up Your Computer 3
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Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite video connector (yellow) to connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to a microphone. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, ...record audio only. (Select models only.) Secondary Right audio input connector (red). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. Microphone In connector (pink) to connect to the computer. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Secondary S-video connector ...
Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite video connector (yellow) to connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to a microphone. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, ...record audio only. (Select models only.) Secondary Right audio input connector (red). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. Microphone In connector (pink) to connect to the computer. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Secondary S-video connector ...
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Microphone In (Mic) (pink) to connect to connect front speakers. The Audio Line In connector also functions as a CD player for input into computer. Line C/Sub (... audio configuration is connected to an analog audio device such as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. Audio Line Out (green) to a microphone. Line Side (gray) connector to connect from set -top box. S-Video Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L S-video In connector to connect side speakers Side in a multichannel...
Microphone In (Mic) (pink) to connect to connect front speakers. The Audio Line In connector also functions as a CD player for input into computer. Line C/Sub (... audio configuration is connected to an analog audio device such as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. Audio Line Out (green) to a microphone. Line Side (gray) connector to connect from set -top box. S-Video Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L S-video In connector to connect side speakers Side in a multichannel...
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... four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for sound output. Connect your product information on the HP Support Web site, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the computer and then... configure the audio software for 5.1 speaker output. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE: For cross-references, see the ...
... four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for sound output. Connect your product information on the HP Support Web site, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are sold separately. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the computer and then... configure the audio software for 5.1 speaker output. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE: For cross-references, see the ...
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.... audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Type S is different for select models) or digital speakers to speakers and microphones. Software configuration is sound card. 18 Start Here Your system may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer...
.... audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Type S is different for select models) or digital speakers to speakers and microphones. Software configuration is sound card. 18 Start Here Your system may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer...
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...sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for front speakers. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19 C Line Out (lime green) for side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. A Line C/Sub (gold) for... cables, as a CD player for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Type 6 is activated.) E Line In (light blue) connects to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is six connectors.
...sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for front speakers. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19 C Line Out (lime green) for side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. A Line C/Sub (gold) for... cables, as a CD player for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Type 6 is activated.) E Line In (light blue) connects to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is six connectors.
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... Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 Speaker system See None, muted. Speakers are included with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of your computer for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speakers. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Your system may set up your computer...
... Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 Speaker system See None, muted. Speakers are included with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of your computer for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speakers. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Your system may set up your computer...
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... speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system. Side speakers are sold separately. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21
... speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system. Side speakers are sold separately. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21
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Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 ...
Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 ...
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... card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23 Type 6 is six connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the...
... card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 23 Type 6 is six connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the...
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... "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
... "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
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... documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the subwoofer. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the computer...
... documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the subwoofer. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the computer...
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IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
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... into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is three connectors. Type S is six connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the ...receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that the Y adapter cables are plugged into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that ...
... into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is three connectors. Type S is six connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the ...receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that the Y adapter cables are plugged into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that ...
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See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. A B Center C Front Surr. Type 3: See "Configuring ...
See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. A B Center C Front Surr. Type 3: See "Configuring ...
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Type 6 is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/...
Type 6 is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/...
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... Multichannel Sound Manager." Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that the Y adapter cables are connecting your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound...
... Multichannel Sound Manager." Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that the Y adapter cables are connecting your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound...
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... "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Digital audio output is three connectors. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output.
... "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Digital audio output is three connectors. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output.
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... right 7.1 audio setup: Rear left, rear right, and side right Line Out_1 (lime green) 2/2.1 audio setup: Front left and right FlexiJack (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your...
... right 7.1 audio setup: Rear left, rear right, and side right Line Out_1 (lime green) 2/2.1 audio setup: Front left and right FlexiJack (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your...