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Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
HP Media Center PCs support many different audio
options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations.
This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
system may have different components.
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
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.
n
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.
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3 is Three Connector
6 is Six Connector
S is Sound Card
Connector Description Illustration Type
Three
Connector
Your PC model may include three sound
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.
3
Six
Connector
Your PC model may include six sound
connectors on the back of your PC. You can
connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC.
6
Sound Card
Connector
Your PC may include a sound card. You
can connect up to a 5.1 audio system
(7.1 audio system for select models) or
digital speakers to the sound card on
the PC.
See below. S
OUT
IN