HP a1245c, a1265w, a1260a, a1257c, a1240n, a1230n, a1224n, a1226n, a1206n

Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio)

Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (6-connector, Multi-streaming Audio)

The microphone connector on the front of the 6-connector audio PC is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording, such as the Digital Audio In connector, use these steps to select it.

NOTE: The pink and green connectors on the front of a PC with 6-connector sound can be retasked to perform other audio functions; refer to “Retasking audio connectors using the Audio Wizard (6-connector)” on page 22.

1Click Start on the taskbar; Control Panel; Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; and Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager.

2Click the Mixer tab.

3In Record click the drop-down list. Choose:

•RealTek HD Digital Input to use the digital audio in connector (select models only).

•Line in/Mic in to use the Audio Line In (In) or the Microphone (Mic) connectors.

4Click OK to close the window.

Retasking audio connectors with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager (6-connector, Multi-streaming Audio)

The pink and green connectors on the front of the PC connectors can be retasked as needed.

1Click Start on the taskbar; Control Panel; Sounds, Speech, Devices; and Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager.

2Click the Audio I/O tab.

3Click the tool icon in the Front Panel section. The connector settings window displays.

4Select Enable Jack detection when device is plugged in, and click OK.

The front pink and green connectors can now be used as input or output devices.

Configuring Multi-streaming Audio (6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio)

The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager software allows you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets.

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Getting Started Guide Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box Cupertino, CA USA Copyright 2000-2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.PThe information in this document is subject to change without notice Using the Keyboard Table of ContentsSetting Up Your PC Using Your PC Top Using the HP Personal Media Drive Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing a TV as a Monitor Working with Digital Images Creating Audio and Data Discs Creating Video Discs and Movies Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Getting HelpIndex Setting Up Your PC Putting Your PC TogetherTo view the Safety & Comfort Guide Connecting to the PC Turning On Your PC for the First Time Setting Up and Connecting to Your Internet Account Installing Software and Hardware Devices Using HP productsTransferring your old PC information and files to your new PC Using Desktop Icons Using HP Organize software Using the Keyboard Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsPage Customizing the keyboard buttons 2 Choose Control Panel3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present 10 Getting Started Guide Using Your PC Top Using Your Docking Bay To store CDs, DVDs, or memory cards KC H B For an HP camera docking station Setting Up Sound Using Speakers Setting Up 3-connector Sound Connecting the speaker system to the PC 3-connector 4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager 3-connectorUsing the microphone with the Multi-Channel Sound Manager 3-connector 2 Choose All Programs Setting Up 6-connector Sound Configuring multi-channel audio output for the DVD playerIdentifying the audio connectors 6-connector Connect speaker cable plug for Connecting the speaker system to the PC 6-connectorA B C D E F To PC port label, name Configuring speakers using the Sound Effect Manager 6-connector Determining the audio configuration softwareUsing the Sound Effect Manager 6-connector 2 Click the Speaker Configuration buttonPage Retasking audio connectors using the Audio Wizard 6-connector A B C Using the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 6-connector, Multi-streaming Audio Configuring Multi-streaming Audio 6 connector, Multi-streaming Audio When to Use Multi-streaming Audio Audio Output OverviewAudio Input Overview Setting Up Multi-streaming Audio 5 Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check boxExample 1 For Online Gaming 5 Select the Enable multi-streaming playback check box, and select OK Example 2 For Digital Home Entertainment 28 Getting Started Guide Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide 4-slot memory card reader select models only 2-slot memory card reader select models only A Activity light F Upper slot G Lower slot Working With the Safely Remove Hardware Utility If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close32 Getting Started Guide Using a TV as a Monitor Connecting to a TV SetIdentifying Cables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen nView tab Ge Force tab1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab Disabling the TV Option Displays tab nView tab disabling Ge Force tab disablingDisplays tab disabling 2 Turn off the TV and the PC Disconnecting the TV1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC Using the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter A B C Using the Drive 4 Right-click the HP Personal Media Drive5 Select Change Drive Letter and Paths Disconnecting the Drive 44 Getting Started Guide Using HP Image Zone Working with Digital ImagesWorking with Digital Images A B C D For more information on using HP Image Zone, click the Help link 48 Getting Started Guide Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDs with iTunes Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVDPage Playing Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Playing Video CDs VCD with Windows Media Player 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or 54 Getting Started Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs4 Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option, and then Erase Disc Verifying audio disc recorded without errors Audio CD tips Creating audio CDs Creating jukebox discs Working with Data DVDs and CDs Verifying data disc recorded without errors Data disc tips Creating data discs Copying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVD Working with Image Files Disc Labeling with LightScribe Creating an image fileBurning from an image file LightScribe requirements Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler1 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes Compatibility Information Using adhesive disc labels Disc Features and Compatibility Table Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Software Quick Reference Table With this programYou can With this program Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing Video Sonic MyDVD Video Projects Creating a Video Project1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home Adding files to a video project Capturing video to a video project2 Click Add Files Adding slideshows to a video project Adding submenus to a video project 2 Click Edit Style Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files To This Menu Burning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project With the Direct-to-Disc Wizards 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home Video Quality and Disc Size Video quality DVD Recording TimeEstimated time per disc size Audio format 80 Getting Started Guide Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a Movie Locating muvee autoProducer Using muvee autoProducer Getting started Capturing video from a DV camcorder Capturing live video from a DV camcorderCapturing recorded video from a DV camcorder Adding videos Adding pictures Adding music Changing the settings Selecting the style Adding an opening title and closing credits Computer Playback E-mail DV camcorder DVD VCD video CD SVCD Making the movieSaving the movie project Web Streaming Recording the movie project to disc Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using Updates from HPGetting messages Using PC Help & Tools Turning off messagesReactivating messages 94 Getting Started Guide Index 96 Getting Started Guide Page 98 Getting Started Guide Page 100 Getting Started Guide