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... 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...
... 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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... 30 5.1 home audio installation procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio...
... 30 5.1 home audio installation procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio...
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... Web site, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with more than two channels, and it... has multichannel audio speaker capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for sound output. A stereo speaker set is a system with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your computer ... 17 Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE: For cross-references, see "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in your product information on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster.
... Web site, go to: http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with more than two channels, and it... has multichannel audio speaker capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for sound output. A stereo speaker set is a system with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your computer ... 17 Connecting Speakers or Microphone NOTE: For cross-references, see "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in your product information on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster.
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... The connectors are 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks that connect from the back of your computer. Type S is six connectors. Your system may include six sound connectors on the computer. audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 is different for select models) or...
... The connectors are 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks that connect from the back of your computer. Type S is six connectors. Your system may include six sound connectors on the computer. audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 is different for select models) or...
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Type S is three connectors. NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for center/subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). A Line ... device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as shown in a multichannel audio configuration. Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is six connectors. D Mic (...
Type S is three connectors. NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for center/subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). A Line ... device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as shown in a multichannel audio configuration. Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is six connectors. D Mic (...
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.... To use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of your speaker system to the front of the computer. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 ... may set up your speakers. Speakers are included with your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. "Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Left speaker, right speaker, "Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and and a...
.... To use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of your speaker system to the front of the computer. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. "Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 ... may set up your speakers. Speakers are included with your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. "Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" Left speaker, right speaker, "Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and and a...
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... only). Home stereo or home theater audio system with the monitor (select models only) or are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Refer to a Home Audio System" "Connecting Digital Audio" "Configuring Multi-streaming Audio" Speaker types Speakers may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Name 8/7.1 Home audio system...
... only). Home stereo or home theater audio system with the monitor (select models only) or are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Refer to a Home Audio System" "Connecting Digital Audio" "Configuring Multi-streaming Audio" Speaker types Speakers may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Name 8/7.1 Home audio system...
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.... Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...Out connector that were shipped with Sound Effect Manager." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Ouput with Multichannel Sound Manager." Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple ...
.... Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...Out connector that were shipped with Sound Effect Manager." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Ouput with Multichannel Sound Manager." Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple ...
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... Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Type S is sound 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 six connectors.
... Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Type S is sound 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 six connectors.
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.... 24 Start Here Type S is six connectors. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: OUT IN Connecting 5.1 (Five ... is three connectors. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio ...
.... 24 Start Here Type S is six connectors. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: OUT IN Connecting 5.1 (Five ... is three connectors. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio ...
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.... 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the pink Mic connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the...
.... 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the pink Mic connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the...
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... front, rear, side, and center speakers to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker...
... front, rear, side, and center speakers to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker...
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This is only a suggested configuration. 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. A B Center C Front Surr. 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
This is only a suggested configuration. 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. A B Center C Front Surr. 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
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... multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. Your system may be different. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 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 Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure...
... multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. Your system may be different. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 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 Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure...
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.../amplifier (6/5.1 or higher-channel system). NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Type 6 is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is three...
.../amplifier (6/5.1 or higher-channel system). NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Type 6 is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is three...
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...Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel...system is only a suggested configuration. This is connected to 7.1 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 Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G ...
...Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel...system is only a suggested configuration. This is connected to 7.1 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 Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G ...
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...-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. 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. Type S is six connectors. Connect the...
...-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. 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. Type S is six connectors. Connect the...
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...of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel system). Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." You do not need to the AV receiver's digital input connector. Plug the Y ...stereo plug does not work, try the white stereo plug. 5 If you have a sound card and you connect the digital output. 34 Start Here Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." To connect digital audio, your home stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug ...
...of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel system). Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." You do not need to the AV receiver's digital input connector. Plug the Y ...stereo plug does not work, try the white stereo plug. 5 If you have a sound card and you connect the digital output. 34 Start Here Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." To connect digital audio, your home stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug ...
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... to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the computer. Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on.... Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Digital audio output is six connectors. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "...
... to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the computer. Audio card with digital output and type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on.... Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Digital audio output is six connectors. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "...
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... in and turn on the speaker system power. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." You must select the... function in "Connecting the FlexiJack connector" to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting the speakers Connector Description AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately) 36...
... in and turn on the speaker system power. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." You must select the... function in "Connecting the FlexiJack connector" to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting the speakers Connector Description AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately) 36...