Home stereo installation | HP a6347c guide

Connecting a home stereo system to a computer requires audio cables that are long enough to reach from the computer to the stereo. You also must purchase Y adapter or mini-extension cables.

NOTE: Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately.

2.1 home stereo installation

The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.

A

B

C

E C D E

Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection

AComputer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card)

BY adapter cables

CReceiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)

DSubwoofer

EFront speakers (left and right)

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HP a6347c manual Home stereo installation, Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection

Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Connecting Speakers or Microphone Getting HelpTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Mouse Using the Keyboard Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlIntroducing Your Computer Software Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113 Using the Memory Card Reader 119Managing Files 107 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133 Using Windows Media Center 157 Working with Pictures and Videos 179 Creating Audio and Data Discs 169 Index 207 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 Placing the computer in the proper location Setting Up the ComputerUsing surge protection Putting the Computer Together Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting to the computer Video Video camera, or other analog source to Computer Connector Icon/Label Description and function Ethernet Ntsc Hdmi Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless Devices Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceSelect models only Checking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security features Connecting a Modem Sound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or Microphone Illustrations Sound connector Illustration Type Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Name Speaker system See Speaker Configurations Speaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Getting Started features vary by model Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installation Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation Home audio installation procedure 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 speakers Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started features vary by model Click All Programs Click User Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding 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 tools Click All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Using HP Total Care Advisor Software Getting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Using Shut Down Turning Off the ComputerClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using Lock Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Using Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Connecting to the Internet Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Using passwords Computer risk Security featureProtecting the Computer Password Function Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareClick All Programs Select the desired configuration Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Click Recover factory settings Getting Started features vary by model Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Icon Feature Description Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Hp Or Click Keyboard Customizing the keyboard buttonsIcon Label Description Click Control Panel Keyboard Shortcuts Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse Buttons Panning Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Autoscrolling Click the Pointer Options tab Changing mouse pointer speedChanging the double-click speed Turning on the ClickLock option Changing the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Configuring audio output Adjusting microphone volumeSelecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Configuring the FlexiJack connector Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modesUsing Audio Creation Mode More information Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerUsing Entertainment Mode Using Game Mode Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Click the Speaker Configuration tab Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Configuring multistreaming audio Audio output overviewAudio input overview When to use multistreaming audio Setting up multistreaming audioExample 1 For online gaming Configuring audio for Windows Media Center Example 2 For digital home entertainmentClick Windows Media Center Resolving sound issues Type 6 connectors onlySelecting recording devices Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control Remote control canRemote control cannot Remote Control Buttons Overview Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control About the Remote Control Troubleshooting the Remote Control Getting Started features vary by model 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 icons Organizing the All Programs list Using the Control Panel Feature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a Browser Click Internet Explorer Restricting Internet content Click Run a Scan Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus SoftwareManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tab Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting a Full System Scan timeSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-Mail With this program You can Software Quick Reference Table CyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing Files Moving Files Creating Folders Finding Files Renaming Files Deleting FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a Printer Getting Started features vary by model Blu-ray Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Allows you to Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion Guide MMC Plus Slot readerCard Insert the media Location MiniSD Card Insert the media Slot reader Location Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity Light Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Connecting the Drive HP Media Drive fronts Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay Click Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Using the Drive Disconnecting the DriveTransferring files to another computer manually Microsoft updates Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Drive does not appear on my computer Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter cardHP Media Drive software has stopped working Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music Using Music with Windows Media Center Adding music files from the hard disk drive Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music to the music library Adding music files from a CD Click Add folders on this computer, and then click NextClick music library Deleting music files from the music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Changing the visualization settings Playing an album in Windows Media Center Playing a song in Windows Media CenterClick Play Album Using album details Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media Center Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Playing Music CDs Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codes Changing the DVD movie language Changing the DVD Settings Changing DVD remote control options Changing DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Right 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 media Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Inset window Full-screen mode Changing Windows Media Center Settings Windows Media Center control menuIcon Action General Startup and Window behavior Windows Media Center Settings categories Click Save changes Using Windows Media Center power settings Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Audio CD tips Creating audio CDs Before you begin creating discs Creating video discs Copying a disc using two disc drives Copying a disc using one disc driveCopying a disc Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology What is LightScribe?Creating data discs LightScribe requirements Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint Making 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 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 drive Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture library Viewing pictures as a slide show Viewing a slide show with musicClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Rotating pictures Click Touch UpClick Pictures + Videos Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Playing digital videosClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Using supported video file types Transferring and Recording Video FilesRecording analog and digital video files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Getting Started features vary by model Basic steps for making a movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Getting Started features vary by model Getting started Using muvee autoProducer Add Pictures Button Enables you to See Get Video fromCamera Add Video Click Media Screen Capturing video from a digital video cameraCapturing live video from a DV camera Capturing pictures from a DV camera Capturing recorded video from a DV camera Adding videos Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Selecting the style Adding music Response to music Cutting rate Film color Changing the settings Making the movie Modifying the movie Previewing the movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Click Play muvees Saving the movie project Click Burn Now Recording the movie project to disc Supported muvee autoProducer output file types Upgrading muvee autoProducer Index Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer Remote control buttons 88 range Index Part number