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Audio output overview, When to use multi-streaming audio, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected

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Audio output overview The front-panel audio output is the stereo headphone (green) connector only. The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be set up as multi-channel out from stereo (2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations. Refer to your user documentation for powered speakers or AV receiver setup information. Audio input overview You can select two of the following audio sources to play through front-panel headphone and rear-panel speaker connectors: 1 From an externally connected device source, such as: ■ A microphone with cable connected to Mic In (pink). ■ An MP3 player cable connected to Line In (blue). 2 From an internal source inside, or directly connected to, the PC, audio files may reside on: Hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as: ■ Windows Media Player ■ WinDVD ■ Other installed media player software n Digital Audio In cannot be multistreamed. When to use multi-streaming audio You may multi-stream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming, where you hear 5.1 game sound on your AV receiver or powered speakers: While you also hear gaming conversation on your headset. See "Example 1: For online gaming" on page 58. 2 For digital home entertainment, where you hear: ■ DVD sound on your living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear-speaker connections. ■ While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external PC audio sources: a Front-panel Line In. b Internal source residing on: A hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other external device. See Example 2. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 57

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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
57
Audio output overview
The front-panel audio output is the stereo
headphone (green) connector only.
The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors
that can be set up as multi-channel out from stereo
(2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations.
Refer to your user documentation for powered
speakers or AV receiver setup information.
Audio input overview
You can select two of the following audio sources to
play through front-panel headphone and rear-panel
speaker connectors:
1
From an externally connected device source,
such as:
■
A microphone with cable connected to
Mic In (pink).
■
An MP3 player cable connected to
Line In (blue).
2
From an internal source inside, or directly
connected to, the PC, audio files may reside
on: Hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB drives,
HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected
device. Play internal media files through
programs such as:
■
Windows Media Player
■
WinDVD
■
Other installed media player software
When to use multi-streaming audio
You may multi-stream two audio sources as
described in the following typical examples:
1
For online gaming, where you hear 5.1 game
sound on your AV receiver or powered
speakers: While you also hear gaming
conversation on your headset. See “Example
1: For online gaming” on page 58.
2
For digital home entertainment, where
you hear:
■
DVD sound on your living room TV/display
or AV receiver from the rear-speaker
connections.
■
While you also hear your PC headphone
or powered speakers that are connected to
the front-panel green headphone jack, from
one of the following external PC audio
sources:
a
Front-panel Line In.
b
Internal source residing on: A hard disk
drive, DVD, CD, USB drive, or other
external device.
See Example 2.
n
Digital Audio In
cannot be multi-
streamed.