HP SR2034NX, a1593cn More Information, Modes Functions Audio Creation, Entertainment, Game Mode

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The main functions, such as speaker configuration, equalizer, and volume control, are available in all three modes. However, each mode optimizes the sound card resources to provide the best audio performance for the activity. Select the appropriate mode for what you are doing.

Modes	Functions

Audio Creation	Audio Creation Mode optimizes the sound card for
Mode	advanced recording functions.
	Available features:
	• Recording from several audio sources
	• Applying studio-quality effects
	•	Mixer settings
	•	Equalizer settings

Entertainment	Entertainment Mode optimizes the sound card for playing
Mode	movies and music.
	Available features:
	• Configuring speakers and headphones
	• Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX
	• Volume, bass, and treble controls
	•	Mixer settings

Game Mode	Game Mode optimizes the sound card for playing games.
	Available features:
	• Volume, bass, and treble controls
	•	Mixer settings
	• Configure speakers and headphones
	•	Configure surround sound

More Information

For additional information on configuring and using the sound card, go to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation.

3Click Online Manual.

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Contents Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing the HP Personal Media Drive Working with Digital Images Playing CDs and DVDsCreating Audio and Data Discs Getting Help 105 Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducerCreating Video Discs and Movies Index 109Putting Your PC Together Setting Up Your PCUsing surge protection Placing your PC in the proper locationConnecting to the PC Connector Symbol Description Mouse PS/2 connectorSerial 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 and Compaq Products Using HP Organize or Compaq Organize SoftwareChoose All Programs Click HP Organize or Compaq Organize Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Using the KeyboardIcon Feature Description 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 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Connecting the speakersSound 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 To enable the Audio Wizard Configuring audio output with Sound Effect ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab 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 audioSetting up multistreaming audio Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check boxExample 1 Online gaming Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program Example 2 For digital home entertainmentResolving Sound Issues Type 6 connectors onlySelecting Recording Devices Connecting the Speakers Configuring the sound card software Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Recording with the sound cardModes Functions Audio Creation Game ModeMore Information 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 ComputerPlaying media files Using the DriveStoring files Playing music filesDisconnecting the Drive Working with Digital Images Using HP Photosmart Premier Page Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDsPlaying DVDs Using country/region codes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media PlayerSelect Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or Playing Video CDs VCDsPlaying 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 discsVerifying data disc recorded without errors Working with Data DVDs and CDsData disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDWorking with Image Files Creating an image fileBurning from an image file Disc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe requirementsBurning 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 ProjectAdding files to a video project Capturing video to a video projectClick Add Files Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video projectClick Edit Style Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files 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 video from a DV camcorder Capturing live 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 Saving the movie project Click Save NowMobile Devices Recording the movie project to disc Click Options and then click Number of copies Finding Guides on the Web Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Choose All Programs Choose User’s GuidesUsing Updates from HP or Compaq Connections Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing PC Help & Tools 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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