Configuring Speaker And Sound Options; Sound Connector Types - HP Media Center m7000 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

HP Media Center PCs support many different audio
options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations. You may set up your PC for two
stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker
systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC,
and then configure the audio software for sound
output. For more details about connecting stereo
speakers to the PC, see the setup poster.

Sound Connector Types

Your model may include one of three analog sound
connector types on the back of your PC:
Three connectors
■
Six connectors
■
Sound card
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Connector Description
Three Your PC model may include three sound
connectors connectors. You can connect up to a
5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want
to connect multichannel audio, follow the
instructions carefully.
Six Your PC model may include six sound
connectors connectors on the back of your PC. You can
connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC.
This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
system may have different components.
Speakers are included with the monitor (select
models only) or are sold separately.
The connectors are1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo
mini-jacks that connect from the back of your PC
to speakers and microphones.
Your system may also have a separate Digital Out
connection (select models only).
Software configuration is different for each
connector type, as noted in the instructions.
Illustration
For additional
information on
connecting the
speakers, refer to
the setup poster that
came with the PC and
the documentation
that came with your
speakers.
Type
3
3 is three connectors
6 is six connectors
S is sound card
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