HP m7288a, m7248hk, m7181.uk, m7260in, m7280in manual Speaker Configurations, Name Speaker system See

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Sound connector

3

6

S

Description

IN

E

Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC.

(3: Also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

F

Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only).

Speaker Configurations

You may set up your HP Media Center PC for the following supported configurations:

Name

Speaker system

See

 

 

 

Headphones

None, muted.

“Using Headphones” on page 49.

 

 

 

2 (stereo)

Left speaker, right speaker.

“Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers” on

 

 

page 30.

 

 

 

2.1

Left speaker, right speaker, and a

“Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers” on

 

subwoofer.

page 30.

 

 

 

4.1

Two front speakers, two rear

“Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers” on

 

speakers, and a subwoofer.

page 31.

 

 

 

6/5.1

Two front speakers, two rear

“Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers” on

 

speakers, a center speaker, and a

page 32.

 

subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

8/7.1

Two front speakers, two rear

“Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers” on

 

speakers, two side speakers, a center

page 34.

 

speaker, and a subwoofer (select

 

 

models only).

 

 

 

 

Home audio

Home stereo or home theater audio

“Connecting the PC to a Home Audio

system

system with passive speakers.

System” on page 36.

 

 

 

Digital audio

Digital speakers or digital input

“Connecting Digital Audio” on

 

connector on audio system.

page 40.

 

 

 

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide PC Setup Tips Before Getting StartedUtility Programs Safety and Comfort Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCUpdates from HP Online GuidesHP Products Work Better Together Selecting an Internet Service ProviderTransferring Old PC Information to a New PC Open Easy Internet Sign-upProtecting the PC Installing SoftwareSetting Up the PC Front-Panel PC ConnectorsConnector Icon/label Description and function Serial Back-Panel PC ConnectorsIcon/label Description and function ConnectorLine Found New Hardware message appears Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PCSome peripheral devices are not included with the PC Connecting to Other DevicesUsing TV Cables Connecting the Television SignalLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Audio and Video CablesRF inputs on your PC Select models only Using the Analog Video CableHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting a dual tuner Connecting the TV Signal SourceConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal Using the TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting to a TVConnecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click nView Display Settings Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics CardChanging the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Disconnecting the TV Viewing the PC image on the TVDisabling the TV option Sound Connector Types Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsThat came with your speakers Connector Description Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound cardSound connector Description Connector Description Illustration TypeName Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Audio SpeakersConnecting 4.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers Following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card Adapter cables Connecting the PC to a Home Audio SystemHome stereo installation PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Configuring Audio Output Choose All Programs Click Multi-channel Sound Manager Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Sound Effect Manager control screens Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect ManagerDigital-in to Digital-out pass through mode Retasking front-panel connectorsEnabling digital audio output with a sound card optional Configuring Audio Output with a Sound CardConfiguring Audio for Media Center Configuring Audio for WinDVD PlayerSelect Speaker Configuration Using a 2.1 speaker system Using HeadphonesUsing a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Connectors onlyResolving Sound Issues Using the Keyboard Using the PC HardwareAccess buttons Icon Feature Description or functionConfiguring the keyboard buttons Media control or playback buttonsIcon Label Description Troubleshooting the remote control Using the Remote ControlMemory Card Reader Using the memory card reader Formatting a memory cardUnderstanding the in-use light Safely Remove Hardware Utility Troubleshooting the memory card readerInstalling an HP Camera Docking Station Using Your Storage or Docking BayOUT Installing an iPod Dock HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide MMC / SD Connecting the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting AudioVideo Codec errors are occurring when I play certain files My PC is experiencing video errorsMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t work System and HardwareDevice Manager Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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