Home stereo installation | HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System

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 Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System manual Home stereo installation, Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection

Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Keyboard Getting HelpTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Mouse Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Using Windows Media Center Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Managing Files Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Vii Creating Audio and Data Discs 133 Working with Pictures and Videos 143Index 153 Setting Up the Computer Putting the Computer Together Using surge protection Placing the computer in the proper location Connecting to the computer Connector/LED/Button Description and function Audio Line Out to powered speakers Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Connecting a Modem Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector Types Sound connector Illustration Type Illustrations Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Speaker typesName Speaker system See Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Select models only Connecting your home stereo system optional Color Description Home stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Getting Started features vary by model 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 Connecting the speakers Connector Description Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Help Finding Support and InformationFinding Guides on the Web Using the hardware diagnostic tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using the Reset button Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep mode Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the Internet Restarting the Computer Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Using passwords Computer risk Security featureProtecting the Computer Using antivirus software Password Function Using firewall software Click All Programs Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Recover factory settings Click Help and Support Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Special keyboard buttons Icon Label Description Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling AutoscrollingPanning Changing mouse pointer speed Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Changing the double-click speed Turning on the ClickLock option Changing the scroll wheel speed Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Selecting a microphone Configuring audio output Configuring the audio card software Configuring the FlexiJack connector Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Using Audio Creation Mode Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Retasking front panel audio connectors Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Configuring multistreaming audio Audio output overview When to use multistreaming audio Audio input overview Setting up multistreaming audio Click the Device Advanced Settings button Selecting recording devices Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterType 6 connectors only Click Windows Media Center Resolving sound issues Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Removing desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Retrieving desktop icons Using the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs list Feature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet contentSearching the Internet Using the AVG Antivirus Software Opening AVG softwareClick Internet Explorer Manually running a system scan Scheduling a full system scan timeClick New Schedule Setting up a custom scan Sending and Receiving E-Mail Software Quick Reference Table Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Click All Programs Click Windows Mail With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files Organizing Files with Folders Creating Folders Moving Files Finding Files Renaming Files Deleting FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Using a Printer Copying Files Getting Started features vary by model Allows you to Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Blu-ray Handling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RW Optical Drive Quick Reference Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models only MMC Plus Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC Mobile Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory Card Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Setting Up Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Windows Media Center Start menu items Right music for the moment Playing Internet radioSharing your digital memories Online media Navigating Windows Media CenterTransforming your living space into a theater Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Inset window Full-screen mode Windows Media Center control menuIcon Action Changing Windows Media Center Settings Windows Media Center Settings categoriesGeneral Startup and Window behavior Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changes Getting Started features vary by model Using Music Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music with Windows Media Center Adding music to the music library Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music files from the hard disk drive Adding music files from a CD Click Add folders on this computer, and then click NextClick music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media CenterDeleting music files from the music library Changing the visualization settings Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Playing a song in Windows Media Center Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Click Play Album Using album details Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing Music CDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using country/region codes Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Changing the DVD Settings Changing the DVD movie language Changing DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs Audio CD tips Before you begin creating discs Creating audio CDs Creating video discs Copying a disc using two disc drives Copying a disc Creating data discs Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology What is LightScribe? 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 Getting Started features vary by model Working with Pictures and Videos Adding picture files from the hard disk drive Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding Pictures in Windows Media Center Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Viewing pictures as a slide show Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture libraryClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red EyeClick Touch Up Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Using supported video file types Playing digital videosClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Transferring and Recording Video Files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media CenterRecording analog and digital video files Index Headphones using Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings Part number