HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center User Manual

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Initial Configuration
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Initial Configuration
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In the Sound Recording area, click the Volume 
button, and then choose the source for sound 
recording.
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Click OK.
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Close the window.
Adjusting the Volume
To adjust speaker volume, use the:
Remote control.
TV.
AV receiver.
Buttons on the keyboard.
Volume knob on the speakers.
Volume knob on the subwoofer.
Volume knob on the monitor (if connected).
Volume controls within a program, such as the 
volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar 
or on the remote control.
Volume icon on the taskbar. Double-click and adjust 
the volume.
Some applications may play back at low volume, even 
when the volume knob is turned to the maximum position. 
If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the 
taskbar and increase the volume.
Locating the volume icon
If you do not see the Volume icon on the taskbar:
1
Click Start, and then Control Panel. Click Sounds, 
Speech, and Audio Devices
, if it is present.
2
Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices. The 
Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window 
opens.
This window is easier to read on a monitor. You can 
lower the display resolution to read the window. You 
will need the keyboard and mouse.
3
Click the Volume tab. Place a check in the Place 
volume icon in the taskbar
 check box.
4
Click Apply, and then click OK. The Volume icon 
appears in the taskbar.
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Audio distortion may occur if recording 
volume is set too high.
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Ensure that the mute box is not checked.