HP a1240n, a1265w Audio Output Overview, Audio Input Overview, When to Use Multi-streaming Audio

For example, you hear one audio source through a rear-panel speaker connection and a second source through a front-panel headphone or speaker connection. You must configure Multi-streaming Audio for your system if you want to hear two audio sources on separate speakers.

Audio Output Overview

The front-panel audio output is the stereo headphone (green) connector only.

The rear-panel outputs are the speaker connectors that can be set up as multi- channel out from stereo (2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations. Refer to your user documentation for powered speakers or AV receiver setup information.

Audio Input Overview

You can select two of the following audio sources to play through front-panel headphone and rear-panel speaker connectors:

1From an externally connected device source, such as:

•A microphone with cable connected to Mic In (pink).

•An MP3 player cable connected to Line In (blue).

2From an internal source inside, or directly connected to, the PC: Audio files may reside on hard disk drives, DVDs, CDs, USB Drives, HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as:

•Windows Media Player

•WinDVD

•HP Tunes

•Other installed media player software

NOTE: Digital Audio In cannot be multi-streamed.

When to Use Multi-streaming Audio

You may multi-stream two audio sources as described in the following typical examples:

1For online gaming, where you hear 5.1 game sound on your AV receiver or powered speakers; while you also hear gaming conversation on your headset. See Example 1.

2For digital home entertainment, where you hear:

•DVD sound on your living room TV/display or AV receiver from the rear speaker connections.

•While you also hear your PC headphone or powered speakers that are connected to the front panel green headphone jack, from one of the following external PC audio sources:

a Front panel Line In

bInternal source residing on: a hard disk drive, DVD, CD, USB Drive, or other external device.

See Example 2.

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