HP Pavilion Speaker types

Name	Speaker system	See (continued)
8/7.1	Two front speakers, two	“Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and
	rear speakers, two side	a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers”
	speakers, a center
	speaker, and a subwoofer
	(select models only).

Home audio	Home stereo or home
system	theater audio system with
	passive speakers.

“Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System”

Digital audio	Digital speakers or digital	“Connecting Digital Audio”
	input connector on audio
	system.
Multi-streaming	Two front speakers, two	“Configuring Multi-streaming Audio”
audio	rear speakers, two side
	speakers, a center
	speaker, and a subwoofer
	(select models only).

Speaker types

Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.

Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification.

Astereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left-right rear channel, and it may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Side speakers are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.

“.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an eight-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.

Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21