Using Speakers

Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel speaker system, and may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than 2 channels, and may include a subwoofer.

For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as a 6-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.

The PC may or may not include a set of stereo speakers or a subwoofer. For details on connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup poster.

If your PC has multi-channel audio speakers capacity (select models only), you can connect 4 channels for 4 speakers output or 6 channels for 5.1 speakers output. Refer to “Using multi-channel audio speakers” on page 31.

For information on adjusting the sound level,

Basics

refer to “Adjusting speaker volume” on page 34.

 

Using multi-channel audio speakers

If your PC has multi-channel speakers capability (select models only), you can connect speakers for 4 channel or 6 channel output. You must connect your speaker system to the PC and then configure the audio software for sound output.

Note: Multi-channel audio uses the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel speakers system to the PC. Refer to “PC Back” (in the section “Start Here”) for the location of the connectors.

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HP a220a (ap), a210a (ap) manual Using Speakers, Using multi-channel audio speakers

a210a (ap), a220a (ap) specifications

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