HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System manual Configuring audio for Windows Media Center

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4Select Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously.

5Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to front panel check box, and then click OK.

Or

Place a check in the Output Mic In/Line In to rear panel check box, and then click OK.

Configuring audio for Windows Media Center

After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for Windows Media Center:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Windows Media Center.

3Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup.

4Click Set Up Your Speakers. The Welcome to Speaker Setup window opens.

5Click Next.

6Choose the speaker connection type, and then click Next.

7Select the number of speakers, and then click Next.

8Click Test to test the speakers.

9Click Finish.

Selecting recording devices

(Type 6 connectors only)

To select a sound recording device:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices). The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens.

4Click the Audio tab.

5Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack.

6Click OK.

7Close the window.

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Keyboard Getting HelpTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Mouse Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using Windows Media CenterVii Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111Creating Audio and Data Discs 133 Working with Pictures and Videos 143Index 153 Putting the Computer Together Setting Up the ComputerPlacing the computer in the proper location Using surge protectionConnector/LED/Button Description and function Connecting to the computerAudio Line Out to powered speakers Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Connecting a Modem Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneIllustrations Sound connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Speaker typesName Speaker system See Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Select models only Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersColor Description Connecting your home stereo system optionalComputer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationHome audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Getting Started features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Connecting Headphones Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Help Finding Support and InformationFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the hardware diagnostic toolsTurning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using the Reset button Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using LockAutomatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Using Hibernate modeRestarting the Computer Connecting to the InternetUsing the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Using passwords Computer risk Security featureProtecting the Computer Password Function Using antivirus softwareClick All Programs Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Icon Label Description Special keyboard buttonsUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseScrolling AutoscrollingPanning Changing the double-click speed Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speedChanging the scroll wheel speed Turning on the ClickLock optionAdjusting speaker volume Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSelecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Configuring audio outputSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Configuring the FlexiJack connectorUsing Audio Creation Mode Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab Realtek HD Audio Manager control screensConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectorsAudio output overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio input overview When to use multistreaming audioClick the Device Advanced Settings button Setting up multistreaming audioClick Windows Media Center Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterType 6 connectors only Selecting recording devicesResolving sound issues Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelFeature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet contentSearching the Internet Using the AVG Antivirus Software Opening AVG softwareClick Internet Explorer Manually running a system scan Scheduling a full system scan timeClick New Schedule Sending and Receiving E-Mail Setting up a custom scanClick All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Software Quick Reference TableWith this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Renaming Files Deleting FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a PrinterGetting Started features vary by model Blu-ray Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Allows you toInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDsCompatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility TableCD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference TableUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideMMC Mobile Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC PlusFormatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media CenterWindows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center FeaturesRight music for the moment Playing Internet radioSharing your digital memories Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Navigating Windows Media CenterTransforming your living space into a theater Online mediaSelecting items in Windows Media Center Using the Windows Media Center menu barsInset window Full-screen mode Windows Media Center control menuIcon Action Changing Windows Media Center Settings Windows Media Center Settings categoriesGeneral Startup and Window behavior Getting Started features vary by model Click Save changes Using Windows Media Center power settingsGetting Started features vary by model Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using MusicUsing Music with Windows Media Center Adding music files from the hard disk drive Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music to the music libraryAdding music files from a CD Click Add folders on this computer, and then click NextClick music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media CenterDeleting music files from the music library Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Changing the visualization settingsClick Play Album Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Playing a song in Windows Media CenterFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album detailsSearching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media CenterCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media CenterPlaying Music CDs Listening to Online Radio StationsPlaying DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media PlayerTroubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDsPlaying DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codesChanging the DVD movie language Changing the DVD SettingsChanging DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Changing DVD Audio SettingsPlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDsGetting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingBefore you begin creating discs Audio CD tipsCreating video discs Creating audio CDsCopying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drivesCreating data discs What is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyMaking a paper disc label Under Select the label’s layout and backgroundBack of Front Cover paper insert label Under Select the label’s layout and background Getting Started features vary by model Working with Pictures and Videos Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk driveViewing pictures as a slide show Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture libraryClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red EyeClick Touch Up Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media CenterUsing supported video file types Playing digital videosClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Transferring and Recording Video Files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media CenterRecording analog and digital video files Index Headphones using Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings Part number
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