Using Speakers; Using Multi-Channel Audio Speakers - HP Pavilion a210 Quick Start Manual

Using Speakers

Note:
The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel
speaker system, and may be passive (no power
button and no power cord ) or active (power button
or power cord ). A multi-channel audio speakers
system is an active system with more than 2
channels, and may include a subwoofer.
For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as
a 6-speaker mode, uses two front speakers
(left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a
centre speaker, and a subwoofer.
The PC may or may not include a set of stereo
speakers or a subwoofer. For details on
connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup
poster.
If your PC has multi-channel audio speakers
capacity (select models only), you can connect
4 channels for 4 speakers output or 6 channels
for 5.1 speakers output. Refer to "Using
multi-channel audio speakers" on page 31.
For information on adjusting the sound level,
refer to "Adjusting speaker volume" on page 34.
Using multi-channel
audio speakers
If your PC has multi-channel speakers capability
(select models only), you can connect speakers
for 4 channel or 6 channel output. You must
connect your speaker system to the PC and then
configure the audio software for sound output.
Note:
Multi-channel audio uses the Microphone,
Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors
on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel
speakers system to the PC. Refer to "PC Back" (in
the section "Start Here") for the location of the
connectors.
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