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4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near

the top of the window to open the control screens. (Your speakers may need to be plugged in to see this tab.)

5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, in a range from 2/2.1 speaker mode to 6/5.1 speaker mode.

6 Enable digital audio if you want digital audio output. See “Enabling digital audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager (optional)” on page 43.

7 Click OK.

8 Test the speakers. Click the Speaker Test tab. Follow the instructions.

9 Configure audio output for the Media Center. See “Configuring Audio for Media Center” on page 48.

10 Configure audio output for the WinDVD Player. See “Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player” on page 48.

Enabling digital audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager (optional)

Your PC must include a digital audio out connector on the back panel.

To enable digital audio output:

1 Follow steps 1 through 5 of the previous procedure, “Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager.”

2 Place a check next to Enable digital audio output. The Output digital and analog option is automatically selected.

3 Connect the digital audio output connector on the back of your PC to your home audio system’s digital audio input.

4 Select your stereo system’s digital audio input.

5 Click OK.

6 Test the speakers, by playing a CD, for example. (If you test using a DVD, you need to configure WinDVD first. See “Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player” on page 48.)

7 Configure audio output for the Media Center. See “Configuring Audio for Media Center” on page 48.

8 Configure audio output for the WinDVD Player. See “Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player” on page 48.

If you select Enable digital audio output, the microphone volume setting becomes not muted, and the recording source is fixed in Stereo Mix. If you place the microphone too close to the speakers, feedback can occur.

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 43

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Utility Programs PC Setup TipsBefore Getting Started Online Guides Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCSafety and Comfort Updates from HPOpen Easy Internet Sign-up Selecting an Internet Service ProviderHP Products Work Better Together Transferring Old PC Information to a New PCProtecting the PC Installing SoftwareConnector Icon/label Description and function Setting Up the PCFront-Panel PC Connectors 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 DevicesAudio and Video Cables Connecting the Television SignalUsing TV Cables Location and number of connectors may vary by modelRF 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 Connecting to a TV Using the TV as a MonitorCables for connecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Click nView Display SettingsChanging the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics Card Disabling the TV option Disconnecting the TVViewing the PC image on the TV Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound card Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types That came with your speakers Connector DescriptionSound 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 CardSelect Speaker Configuration Configuring Audio for Media CenterConfiguring Audio for WinDVD Player Connectors only Using HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system Using a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker systemResolving Sound Issues Icon Feature Description or function Using the PC HardwareUsing the Keyboard Access buttonsIcon Label Description Configuring the keyboard buttonsMedia control or playback buttons Troubleshooting the remote control Using the Remote ControlMemory Card Reader Understanding the in-use light Using the memory card readerFormatting a memory card 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 Video TroubleshootingAudio My software stopped working Codec errors are occurring when I play certain filesMy PC is experiencing video errors Device Manager My remote control doesn’t workSystem and Hardware Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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