HP Remote Graphics Software 5.4.0 User Guide

6.4.3 Configuring audio on Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows
7 Sender
When a connection is established between a Receiver and Sender, an audio session is created on the
Sender. When audio is enabled in the Receiver GUI, audio will be captured from the default playback
device. The master volume level on the Sender should have the expected impact on the remote audio
volume level. Windows Vista and Windows 7 also allow application specific volume controls through
the Volume Mixer. This can be opened through the volume control in the taskbar. This control will allow
the Sender volume to be adjusted relative to the master volume as shown in
Figure 6-11 Volume Mixer
for Windows Vista and Windows 7 on page 112
Figure 6-11 Volume Mixer for Windows Vista and Windows 7
6.4.4 Disabling audio on the Sender
Most audio devices will allow the Sender speakers (if present) to be disabled while still allowing audio
to be sent to the Receiver. This is done by enabling the mute for the master volume control through the
Sounds and Audio Devices control panel or through the Volume icon in the taskbar. The Volume icon in
the taskbar will change when mute is enabled.
Enabling mute on some devices will prevent audio from arriving at the Receiver. The Realtek audio
device used in the HP xw4300 has this issue. One possible solution when running the 32 bit version of
Windows is to disable the audio device prior to installing the Sender. This will cause the HP Remote
Audio device driver to be installed. The real audio device and the HP Remote Audio device should not
be enabled at the same time. The Sender will connect to the first audio device it detects, which may not
be the device that is selected by the user.
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