2.7Connectors

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

This section describes and illustrates the rear panel input/output ports.

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1.PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

2.Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

3.IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin 1394 port connects provides high speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or PCs.

4.RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

5.Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center.

6.Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

7.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. In

6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out.

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

Audio ports function variation

Audio Port

Headphone /2-Speaker

4-Speaker

6-Speaker

Light Blue

Line In

Line In

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Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

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