HP SR2039X, a1593cn manual Configuring the sound card software, Configuring the FlexiJack connector

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Configuring the sound card software

Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers to configure multi-channel audio output for PCs.

NOTE: Three modes are available; Entertainment Mode is highlighted here. For information about other modes, see “Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes” on page 47.

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Creative Console Launcher.

The Entertainment Mode window displays. If a different mode displays, click the mode button and select Entertainment Mode.

4Select a speaker setting from the Speakers and Headphones Selection drop- down menu. Select a speaker configuration from 2/2.1 to 7.1.

5If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital audio. See “Configuring the FlexiJack connector” on page 46.

6Close the window.

Now that the sound card software has been configured, you need to configure audio output for your media software program. The procedure is different for each program. See the instructions that came with the media software program.

Configuring the FlexiJack connector

The FlexiJack connector performs three functions:

•Digital Input/Output

•Line-In

•Microphone

You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher.

1Connect your audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the sound card (white).

2Follow steps 1 through 4 of the “Configuring the sound card software” section.

3Click the Digital I/O button. The Digital I/O window displays.

4Under FlexiJack Mode, select either Digital I/O or Mic-In/Line-In.

5Close the window.

NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection, and want to connect digital speakers as your output device, you need a special connector from Creative.

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Contents Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Playing CDs and DVDs Working with Digital ImagesCreating Audio and Data Discs Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Creating Video Discs and MoviesGetting Help 105 Index 109Setting Up Your PC Using surge protectionPutting Your PC Together Placing your PC in the proper locationConnector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connector Connecting to the PCSerial Rear Storing documentation and recovery discs Turning On Your PC for the First TimeSetting Up and Connecting to the Internet RequirementsPage Using the PC with Safety and Comfort Signing Up for Software UpdatesSetting Up Accounts on Your New PC Creating user accountsGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Creating passwordsUsing HP Organize or Compaq Organize Software Using HP and Compaq ProductsChoose All Programs Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Using the Keyboard Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Hp orDVD/MP3 Customizing the keyboard buttons Getting Started Guide Using Your PC Top Using Your Docking BayTo store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards Page Page Connecting the speakers Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound connector types Connector Description Illustration TypeSound connector Description Speaker configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2.1 2 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 4 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 5 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting 7.1 7 speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Page Connecting the PC to a home audio system Adapter cablesOr 2.1 home stereo installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation 5 speakers and a subwoofer home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Select models onlyConfiguring the Sound Software Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All ProgramsPage Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabTo enable the Audio Wizard Sound Effect Manager control screensUsing the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager Retasking front-panel connectors with Sound Effect ManagerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Configuring multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audioSelect the Enable multi-streaming playback check box Setting up multistreaming audioExample 1 Online gaming Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainmentType 6 connectors only Resolving Sound IssuesSelecting Recording Devices Connecting the Speakers Configuring the sound card software Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Recording with the sound cardGame Mode More InformationModes Functions Audio Creation ModeUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlyCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click My ComputerUsing the Drive Storing filesPlaying media files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing Music CDs Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying DVDs Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying Video CDs VCDs Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. OrPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tipsCreating audio CDs Creating jukebox discsWorking with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying data disc recorded without errorsData disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDCreating an image file Working with Image FilesBurning from an image file LightScribe requirements Disc Labeling with LightScribeBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Using adhesive disc labels Compatibility InformationDisc Features and Compatibility Table VCDOptical Drive Quick Reference Table DVDSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canWith this program You can Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing VideoSonic MyDVD Video Projects Creating a Video ProjectCapturing video to a video project Adding files to a video projectClick Add Files Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectEditing the style of a video project Editing movie filesClick Edit Style To This MenuBurning a video project to disc Click Edit MovieCreating a Video Project with the Direct-to-Disc Wizards Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Video Audio Estimated time per disc size Quality FormatGetting Started Guide Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieLocating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting startedCapturing live video from a DV camcorder Capturing video from a DV camcorderClick Tools, then Get Video from Camera Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderPage Adding pictures Adding musicChanging the settings Selecting the styleAdding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Previewing the movieModify the movie Click Save Now Saving the movie projectMobile Devices Recording the movie project to disc Click Options and then click Number of copies Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using PC Help & ToolsUsing Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index IndexGetting Started Guide Multichannel speakers configuring Messages 106 supported formats Index

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