HP m9040n Getting Started Guide - Page 45

Audio output overview The front-panel audio output is the green stereo headphone connector only. The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be set up as multichannel out from stereo (2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations. Refer to your user documentation for information about setting up powered speakers or your AV receiver. 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 with cable connected to Line In (blue) 2 From an internal source inside, or directly connected to, the computer, 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: Microsoft Windows Media Player Other installed media player software NOTE: Digital Audio In cannot be multistreamed. When to use multi-streaming audio You may multistream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples: 1 For online gaming: You hear 5.1 game sound on your AV receiver or powered speakers You also hear gaming conversation on your headset. See "Example 1: For online gaming" on page 42. 2 For digital home entertainment: You hear DVD sound on your living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear-speaker connections. You also hear sound on your computer or powered speakers that are connected to the front-panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external computer 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: For digital home entertainment" on page 42. Getting Started Updated Information 41