HP N620c Compaq Evo Notebook N620c Series Hardware Guide - Page 75

Using the Microphone Jack

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Audio and Video Audio Feature 1 Speakers (2) 2 Volume buttons (2) 3 Stereo speaker/ headphone (line-out) jack 4 Microphone 5 Microphone jack Function Provide stereo audio playback for multimedia applications. Adjust or mute system volume. Connects powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual device such as a television or VCR. ✎ Internal speakers are muted when a headphone is connected to the line-out jack. Supports audio input whether the display is open or closed; has a standard sensitivity of -50 dB. Supports a single-sound channel (monaural) microphone. Using the Microphone Jack When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a single-sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is recommended. ■ If you connect a stereo microphone, left-channel sound will record on both channels. ■ If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended sensitivity may not be achieved. ■ When an external microphone is connected to the notebook, the notebook microphone is disabled. 6-2 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
Audio and Video
Using the Microphone Jack
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
single-sound channel (monaural) microphone with a 3.5-mm
plug. A monaural electret condenser microphone is
recommended.
If you connect a stereo microphone, left-channel sound will
record on both channels.
If you connect a dynamic microphone, the recommended
sensitivity may not be achieved.
When an external microphone is connected to the notebook,
the notebook microphone is disabled.
Audio Feature
Function
1
Speakers (2)
Provide stereo audio playback for
multimedia applications.
2
Volume buttons (2)
Adjust or mute system volume.
3
Stereo speaker/
headphone
(line-out) jack
Connects powered stereo speakers,
headphones, a headset, or an audio/visual
device such as a television or VCR.
Internal speakers are muted
when a headphone is connected
to the line-out jack.
4
Microphone
Supports audio input whether the display
is open or closed; has a standard
sensitivity of –50 dB.
5
Microphone jack
Supports a single-sound channel
(monaural) microphone.