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Using Sound on Your PC Online Guide Rev. 2 March 1998 English - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 2
the First Page button in the toolbar to go to the opening screen of the guide. Testing Your Audio Setup If You Are Running Windo Solving Problems with Sound Connecting Audio Devices to Click a bookmark name (to the left of the screen) to go to the topic corresponding to that bookmark. Clicking - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 3
Contents How to use this online guide 2 Using Sound on Your PC Why Do I Need Sound 6 Connecting Audio Devices to the Rear Panel 7 Connecting Microphone Connector 15 AUX Audio Connector 16 Sound Settings 17 Viewing the Software Settings 17 Solving Problems with Sound 20 Notice 26 English 3 - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 4
Index 27 4 English - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 5
Using Sound on Your PC This guide tells you how to get the most out of your computer's sound system. It tells you what you can do with the audio programs, and how to solve any problems. - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 6
Using Sound on Your PC Why Do I Need Sound? Why Do I Need Sound? Sound is an essential element in multimedia computing. But just what is "multimedia computing", and what can you do with it? With the popular Sound Blaster compatible product in your PC, you can: Ì Run training applications that use - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 7
, powered speakers, external amplifier for audio output. The positions of the jacks on the multimedia rear panel are shown in your User's Guide. Before connecting the headphones or speakers, always turn the volume down to avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static. Listening to loud sounds - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 8
deck), or stereo headphones. GAME/MIDI You can use the LINE OUT jack for headphones with limited power output. If your computer has an HP multimedia control panel (situated at the front of the computer), it is recommended that you use this dedicated headphone output. Refer to "Connecting Audio - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 9
when you use the front panel Headphone Out jack. The positions of the above jacks on the multimedia rear panel are shown in your User's Guide. English 9 - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 10
here for setting up, as the steps depend on your keyboard and on the music software you are running. For more specific instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your keyboard and software. Here are some general guidelines, however, that should help you get started. 1 Connect - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 11
. (You can first set up each instrument with a distinct name by clicking the Add New Instrument button and following the wizard's instructions.) • To divide the channels between synthesizers, select Custom configuration and then click Configure. Then, select each channel in turn, click Change - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 12
Programs Running the Audio Programs Your HP PC Workstation has full audio capability. The embedded audio features can be used by any other application that supports standard PC audio capability. For 1. If you don't hear any sound, refer to "Solving Problems with Sound" on page 20. 12 English - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 13
) and adjust the volume. You can also double-click the speaker symbol to display separate mixer controls. If you don't hear anything, refer to "Solving Problems with Sound" on page 20. English 13 - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 14
Using Sound on Your PC Installing Audio Software Installing Audio Software Your Multimedia program group should already contain all the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 audio programs (described on page 12). If any of the programs are missing, you can install them as follows: 1 Click the Start button on - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 15
connect to other devices. To find out where the internal connectors are located on the system board, and their pin assignments, refer to your User's Guide. The internal audio connectors include: CD Audio Connector The CD Audio Connector, labeled "CD IN", is a 4-pin connector that is connected to the - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 16
Using Sound on Your PC Internal Hardware Connectors AUX Audio Connector The AUX (Auxiliary) Connector, labeled "AUX", is a 4-pin connector that is intended to interconnect with other peripherals' analog audio devices. These peripherals can be: • Secondary CD drive. • DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 17
Using Sound on Your PC Sound Settings Sound Settings The embedded audio in your HP PC Workstation supports Plug and Play. This means that if another accessory board is installed, or reinstalled, the operating system is able to automatically configure the various software - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 18
CAUTION Using Sound on Your PC Sound Settings 3 In the list of devices, expand the line Audio Devices. You will see the audio driver Audio for Analog Devices SoundComm Driver. Select this and click Properties. 4 Click the Settings tab. Now you can view the settings. You may need to scroll the list - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 19
Using Sound on Your PC Sound Settings 6 Select a new setting, using the scroll buttons, and click OK. 7 Click OK again at the Properties window, and then click Yes at the confirmation message. 8 Click Close at the System Properties window. If you changed any settings, restart your PC for the changes - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 20
Testing Your Audio" on page 13. If you then hear sound, the problem lies with the application you were running or with the file you were originally a lower volume level. HP recommends that you use a headset or powered speakers to get the maximum out of your PC Workstation's embedded audio. 20 - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 21
specifications meet the requirements of the embedded low, or no audio at all audio. Refer to the Audio Features described in your User's Guide for speakers are connected to a power supply. control does not work If batteries are used, and there are already some installed, try replacing them. - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 22
and select Analog Devices AD1816 FM Synthesis. While using a MIDI Depending on how your MIDI keyboard instrument behaves, several different instrument, there is problems can arise from your sequencer program accepting notes from your an echo, or the keyboard and feeding them straight back to the - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 23
Using Sound on Your PC Solving Problems with Sound The MIDI keyboard makes no sound If "Local Control" on your keyboard. This avoids duplication of notes. Refer to your keyboard's documentation for instruction on how to turn Local Control on. CD -ROM playback Check that the CD-ROM is connected to - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 24
entries. DAT Digital Audio Tape. Digital audio Digitally recorded sound such as speech and sound effects. DMA channel Direct Memory Access channel. Speeds up I/O to and from the system's memory by avoiding CPU processing. However, the system limits the number of boards that can use DMA. DVD player - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 25
.MID. Synthesizer Hardware for generating audio from software. Typical methods used are FM synthesis and wave table synthesis. Total harmonic distortion A specification for quantifying the fidelity of audio processing equipment. Tracks The virtual tracks used by MIDI sequencers. Voices The number of - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 26
Using Sound on Your PC Notice Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 27
connectors, 15-16 D DAT player, connecting, 7 disk space for audio files, 22 DMA channels changing the settings, 17, 18 explanation, 24 drivers, audio, 18 E external amplifier, connecting, 8 F file size for audio files, 22 front panel connecting audio devices, 9 front panel microphone connector, 15 - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 28
, 10-?? MIDI instrument troubleshooting Windows 95, 11 Windows NT 4.0, 11 MIDI keyboard, setting up under Windows 95, 11 Windows NT 4.0, 11 MIDI mapper, in the Multimedia Proper- ties dialog box, 11 P presentations using sound, 6 problems with sound, 20 R rear panel connecting audio devices - HP Workstation x1000 | hp workstations general - audio manual - Page 29
Index solving problems audio input from the microphone is too low, 21 no audio at all, 21 CD-ROM playback does not work, 23 distorted audio output, 21
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Online Guide
Rev. 2
March 1998
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