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HP a6347c manual Home audio installation, Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

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5.1 home audio installation

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.

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

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B

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Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

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

BY adapter cables

CReceiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)

DSubwoofer

ECenter speaker

FFront speakers (left and right)

GRear speakers (left and right)

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HP a6347c manual Home audio installation, Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Getting Help Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Keyboard Using the MouseUsing the Windows Media Center Remote Control Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Using the Memory Card Reader 119 Using CD and DVD Media Drives 113Managing Files 107 Using Windows Media Center 157 Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 133Creating Audio and Data Discs 169 Working with Pictures and Videos 179Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 191 Index 207Setting Up the Computer Using surge protectionPutting the Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper locationConnecting to the computer Connector Icon/Label Description and functionVideo 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 Connecting Other Devices Storing Documentation and Recovery DiscsAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Adjusting the MonitorClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Connecting the Wireless LAN Device Integrated Wireless DevicesSelect models only Checking the wireless LAN device installation Connecting a Modem Using wireless security featuresConnecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector TypesSound connector Illustration Type IllustrationsSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 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 Connecting your home stereo system optional Color DescriptionHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started features vary by model Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsUsing HP Total Care Advisor Software Click All Programs Click HP Total Care AdvisorGetting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep modeUsing Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeConnecting to the Internet Restarting the ComputerUsing the Computer with Safety and Comfort Click Online Services and then click Easy Internet ServicesSetting Up User Accounts Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting the Computer Password Function Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareClick All Programs Select the desired configuration Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Installing critical security updatesClick Recover factory settings Click Help and SupportGetting Started features vary by model Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionSpecial keyboard buttons Hp Or CompaqCustomizing the keyboard buttons Icon Label DescriptionClick Control Panel Click KeyboardKeyboard Shortcuts Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboardUsing the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons ScrollingChanging Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functionsAutoscrolling PanningChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click speedTurning on the ClickLock option Click the Pointer Options tabChanging the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Adjusting microphone volume Configuring audio outputSelecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Configuring the FlexiJack connectorUsing Audio Creation Mode Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Using Entertainment ModeUsing Game Mode More informationClick the Speaker Configuration tab Realtek HD Audio Manager control screensGetting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Audio output overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio input overview Setting up multistreaming audio When to use multistreaming audioExample 1 For online gaming Example 2 For digital home entertainment Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterClick Windows Media Center Type 6 connectors only Resolving sound issuesSelecting recording devices Remote control can Using the Windows Media Center Remote ControlRemote 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 Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsUsing the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs listResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Searching the InternetRestricting Internet content Click Internet ExplorerUsing the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Manually running a scanClick the Norton Internet Security tab Click Run a ScanSetting a Full System Scan time Setting up a Custom Scan timeClick Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom ScansUsing Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows MailSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canCyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files Organizing Files with FoldersCreating Folders Moving FilesFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Using a Printer Copying FilesGetting Started features vary by model Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD DrivesAllows you to Blu-rayHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDsCompatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RWOptical Drive Quick Reference Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+RUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlySlot reader Card Insert the media LocationMiniSD MMC PlusCard Insert the media Slot reader Location Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory CardTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Connecting the Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay HP Media Drive frontsConnecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter Click ComputerDisconnecting the Drive Using the DriveTransferring files to another computer manually Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive Microsoft updatesData transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Drive does not appear on my computerHP Media Drive software has stopped working Using Music Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDsUsing Music with Windows Media Center Using the music library Click Library SetupAdding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk driveClick Add folders on this computer, and then click Next Adding music files from a CDClick music library Using supported music file types Deleting music files from the music libraryPlaying Music Files in Windows Media Center Changing the visualization settings Click Visualizations or Visualization OptionsPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Playing an album in Windows Media CenterClick Play Album Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center Using album detailsFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and filesCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View QueuePlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing Music CDsPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDsUsing Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDsUsing country/region codes Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media CenterChanging the DVD Settings Changing the DVD movie languageChanging DVD remote control options Changing DVD Audio Settings Changing DVD closed captioningPlaying DVDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media PlayerGetting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Setting Up Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizardUsing Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu itemsWindows Media Center Features Playing Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Navigating Windows Media Center Transforming your living space into a theaterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouseUsing the Windows Media Center menu bars Inset window Full-screen mode Selecting items in Windows Media CenterWindows Media Center control menu Changing Windows Media Center SettingsIcon Action Windows Media Center Settings categories General Startup and Window behaviorUsing Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changesCreating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsAudio CD tips Before you begin creating discs Creating audio CDsCreating video discs Copying a disc using one disc drive Copying a disc using two disc drivesCopying a disc What is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyCreating data discs Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint LightScribe requirementsUnder Select the label’s layout and background Making a paper disc labelBack of Front Cover paper insert label Under Select the label’s layout and background Working with Pictures and Videos Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding picture files from the hard disk drive Click Pictures + Videos Click picture libraryClick Pictures + Videos and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Viewing pictures as a slide showClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Fixing red eye or contrastCropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red EyeClick Touch Up Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media CenterPlaying digital videos Playing Videos in Windows Media CenterClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Transferring and Recording Video Files Using supported video file typesRecording analog and digital video files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Getting Started features vary by model Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Basic steps for making a movieGetting Started features vary by model Using muvee autoProducer Getting startedButton Enables you to See Get Video from CameraAdd Video Add PicturesCapturing video from a digital video camera Capturing live video from a DV cameraCapturing pictures from a DV camera Click Media ScreenAdding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV cameraCreating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Adding music Selecting the styleChanging the settings Response to music Cutting rate Film colorMaking the movie Previewing the movie Modifying the movieCreating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Saving the movie project Click Play muveesRecording the movie project to disc Click Burn NowUpgrading muvee autoProducer Supported muvee autoProducer output file typesIndex Getting Started features vary by model Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer Remote control buttons 88 range Index Part number