Understanding The Sound Ports; Connecting An Audio Device - Power Computing PowerWave 604 User Manual

Understanding the sound ports

Your computer has two sound portsÑa sound output port (marked with
input port (marked with
The sound ports accept a connector called a stereo mini-plug, the same kind of connector
used to connect headphones to a personal stereo. If an audio device has a different kind of
connector, you can buy an adapter at an electronics store.

Connecting an audio device

To play or record sounds, connect an audio device to your computer.
If you want to use your computer to work with the sound produced by a device like a
microphone, CD, or tape player, attach it to the sound input port.
If you want to use a device such as a tape recorder or external speakers to work with
sound produced by the computer, attach it to the sound output port.
A device that can both record and play (such as a tape deck) can be connected to both the
sound input and sound output ports.
The following section gives general instructions for connecting an audio device. If you plan
to connect a microphone or external speakers, read ÒConnecting a microphoneÓ on page 53
or ÒConnecting external speakersÓ on page 52 later in this section.
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