HP Pavilion Media Center m7400 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide - Page 63

Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes, Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode, Game Mode

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Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card includes three modes: Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode, and Game Mode. The main functions, such as speaker configuration, equalizer, and volume control, are available in all three modes. However, each mode optimizes the sound card resources to provide the best audio performance for the activity. Audio Creation Mode Optimizes the sound card for advanced recording functions. Available features: ■ Recording from several audio sources ■ Applying studio quality effects ■ Mixer settings ■ Equalizer settings Entertainment Mode Optimizes the sound card for playing movies and music. Available features: ■ Configuring speakers and headphones ■ Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX ■ Volume, base, and treble controls ■ Mixer settings Game Mode Optimizes the sound card for playing games. Available features: ■ Volume, base, and treble controls ■ Mixer settings ■ Configure speakers and headphones ■ Configure surround sound Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 59

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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card includes three
modes: Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode,
and Game Mode.
The main functions, such as speaker configuration,
equalizer, and volume control, are available in all
three modes. However, each mode optimizes the
sound card resources to provide the best audio
performance for the activity.
Audio Creation Mode
Optimizes the sound card for advanced recording
functions.
Available features:
Recording from several audio sources
Applying studio quality effects
Mixer settings
Equalizer settings
Entertainment Mode
Optimizes the sound card for playing movies and
music.
Available features:
Configuring speakers and headphones
Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX
Volume, base, and treble controls
Mixer settings
Game Mode
Optimizes the sound card for playing games.
Available features:
Volume, base, and treble controls
Mixer settings
Configure speakers and headphones
Configure surround sound