User manual COMPAQ CQ2200 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP. Box 4010 Cupertino, CA 95015­4010 USA Copyright © 2000­2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. [. . . ] Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Connector Three connectors Description Your PC model may include three sound connectors. If you want to connect multichannel audio, follow the instructions carefully. Your PC model may include six sound connectors on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 7. 1 audio system to the PC. Illustration OUT IN Type 3 Type 3 is three connectors Type 6 is six connectors Type S is sound card n Six connectors 6 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 29 Connector Sound card connector Description Your PC may include a sound card. You can connect up to a 5. 1 audio system (7. 1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC. Illustration See below. Type S Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of PC systems. Sound connector Type 3 is three connectors Type 6 is six connectors Type S is sound card n Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7. 1). A Line C/Sub (gold) for center/subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. B Line Rear (black) for rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. C Line Out (lime green) for front speakers. OUT 30 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S D Description Mic (pink) connects to microphone. (Type 3: Also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. ) E Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. (Type 3: Also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. ) Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Speaker Configurations You may set up your HP Media Center PC for the following supported configurations: Name Headphones 2 (stereo) Speaker system None, muted. "Connecting 2/2. 1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" on page 33. "Connecting 2/2. 1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" on page 33. Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 44. Type 6 connectors -- multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 44 Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card" on page 47. S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your PC. 6 S Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. n 3 For type 3-connector systems, the pink Mic connector functions as a center/subwoofer speaker Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35 The following diagram shows a typical 5. 1 audio installation: Connecting 7. 1 (7 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7. 1 speaker) output: OUT IN 1 . Turn off the PC. Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your PC. 4 Type 6 is six connectors n 2 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your PC. 5 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your PC. Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your PC. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 36 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 11 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model: Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager" on page 44. Type 6 connectors -- multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager" on page 48. 8 Turn on the PC. 10 Turn on the speaker system. Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system. n The following diagram shows a typical 7. 1 audio installation: Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System You can connect your HP Media Center PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. For example, see "2. 1 home stereo installation" on page 38, or "5. 1 home audio installation" on page 39. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37 Y adapter cables Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately. n Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your PC and your receiver/ amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3. 5 mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end. These cables are purchased separately. The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install: 2/2. 1 speaker system: 1 Y adapter cable 4/4. 1 speaker system: 2 Y adapter cables 6/5. 1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables 8/7. 1 speaker system: 4 Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a PC typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the PC to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or mini-extension cables. 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. [. . . ] Remove the memory card when the light is not flashing, and shine a flashlight into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, replace the memory card reader, or have the PC serviced if a pin is touching another pin. To straighten slightly bent pins, use the tip of a fine-point retracted ballpoint pen with the computer off. Inspect the ends of the memory cards for anything that could be blocking a proper connection. Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and small amounts of alcohol. [. . . ]