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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options HP Media Center PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical options. Your system may have different components. 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 are1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks 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. n 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. Connector Three Connector Six Connector Description 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. 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. Illustration IN OUT Type 3 6 n 3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card Sound Card Your PC may include a sound card. You See below. S Connector can connect up to a 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35

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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
35
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
HP Media Center PCs support many different audio
options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations.
This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
system may have different components.
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 are1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo
mini-jacks 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.
n
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.
n
3 is Three Connector
6 is Six Connector
S is Sound Card
Connector
Description
Illustration
Type
Three
Connector
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
Connector
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
Sound Card
Connector
Your PC may include a sound card. You
can connect up to a 5.1 audio system
(7.1 audio system for select models) or
digital speakers to the sound card on
the PC.
See below.
S
OUT
IN