9-4 Using Multimedia
Using Headphones
The NEC Versa headphone port delivers sound at half a watt. Stereo headphones
(available at an electronics supply store) plug in through the headphone jack located on
the front of the NEC Versa. Adjust the volume using the
Fn-F10
/
Fn-F11
function keys
or through the software using the sound horn on the taskbar.
Using the Built-In Speakers
The NEC Versa has built-in stereo speakers that are always available. Adjust the
volume using the
Fn-F10
/
Fn-F11
function keys or through the software using the sound
horn on the taskbar.
Using External Stereo Speakers
For full stereo sound impact, you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphone
jack located on the front of the system. Adjust the volume using the
Fn-F10
/
Fn-F11
function keys or through the software using the sound horn on the taskbar.
MIDI Files
The musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) lets you enhance a presentation by
adding computer-generated music and sound effects. Using MIDI, you can purchase a
wide range of public domain and commercial recordings in MIDI format.
MIDI files require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files.
Video
The NEC Versa FX computer features a dazzling TFT, 16 million color, high-
resolution display for sharp, effective visuals on the NEC Versa or on an external CRT
monitor. The NEC Versa SVGA TFT display has high resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
Use the Windows Media player on your NEC Versa to run full motion, full-screen
MPEG video. For details about using the Windows Media Player, refer to the section
earlier in this chapter, “Playing Back.”
Using Digital Video Files
With commercial video capture hardware and application software, you can plug any
video device, including VCRs, camcorders, and laser disc players into your NEC Versa
and record motion graphics to your hard drive. Use the system’s FDD/Parallel port or
PC card slots (depending on the video capture hardware and software that you purchase
separately) to plug in the external video device. You can even use a video frame
grabber and store a stream of grabbed stills on your hard disk!
