Connecting A Monitor (Optional); Connecting Devices Using The Mini-Hdmi Socket (Optional); Connecting A Hdmi Device (Optional); Connecting Audio Output / Headphones / Speakers - Medion X50 Operating Instructions Manual

5.7.

Connecting a monitor (optional)

Your PC is equipped with a VGA and/or a DVI connection.
PLEASE NOTE!
If your monitor has multiple inputs (e.g. VGA and DVI), only ever connect one data cable at a time (to prevent signal
mapping problems).
To prevent damage to the contacts, ensure that the plug and socket fit together exactly. Due to its asymmetric shape, the
plug will only fit into the socket in one position.
 Connect your monitor's data cable to the graphics connection on your PC. Remove the white protective ring (if present) on
the monitor plug.
 Tighten the screws hand tight when connecting a VGA or DVI device to the monitor cable.
5.8.

Connecting devices using the mini-HDMI socket (optional)

HDMI is an abbreviation for "High Definition Multimedia Interface", which is an interface for the fully digital transfer of audio
and video data.
 You can connect output devices to this socket if they have a corresponding connection.
5.9.

Connecting a HDMI device (optional)

HDMI is an abbreviation for "High Definition Multimedia Interface", which is an interface for the fully digital transfer of audio
and video data.
 You can connect a TV, monitor or projector to this socket if it has a corresponding connection.
5.10. Connecting audio output / headphones /
speakers
Connect active loudspeakers here for playback or an audio connection cable for recording. Read the operating instructions for
your stereo system to see which input you need to use (usually Line in or Aux).
 Plug the cable into the green socket on the back of the PC using the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug.
5.10.1. Connecting headphones
Connect headphones/earphones here.
 Plug the cable into the green socket on your PC using the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug.
WARNING!
Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing. Before pressing play, set
the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level. Changing
the basic settings of the equaliser can also increase the volume and thus cause permanent damage to your
hearing. Changing the drivers, software, equaliser, operating system, etc., can also lead to an increase in the
volume and thus cause permanent damage to your hearing.
Listening to a device at high volumes for an extended period via headphones/earphones can damage your
hearing.
5.10.2. PCs with surround sound (optional)
Connect a surround sound system as follows:
 Plug the cable for the front speaker into the green socket labelled FS.
 Connect the speakers for the rear sound to the RS connection.
 Connect a central speaker or a subwoofer to the CS socket.
 Connect additional speakers for the rear sound area to the SS socket.
A digital audio output (SPDIF) (optional) may be connected using an optical or coaxial cable.
 Plug an optical cable into the optical socket or a coaxial cable into the coaxial socket.
 Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device with a corresponding digital input.
5.11.

Connecting PS/2 devices (optional)

If you wish to connect a USB mouse or USB keyboard, then connection of a PS/2 mouse or keyboard is not necessary.
 Connect the mouse cable to the green PS/2 port.
 Connect the keyboard cable to the blue PS/2 port.
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