User’s Manual
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Operating Basics
When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manager, you will see following
device tabs.
Speakers
is the default output device.
Microphone
is the
default input device. To change the default device, click the
Set Default
Device
button under the chosen device tab.
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Speakers
is the default output device. Select it when using the internal
speakers or headphones.
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Digital Output
should be selected when connecting the optical cable to
the Headphone, S/PDIF and Line out jack for playing digital sound on
digital audio equipment. Digital Output can only be used by connecting
an optical audio cable.
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HDMI Output
should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to
the HDMI jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment.
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Microphone
is the default input device. It should be selected when
using the computer’s internal microphone or an external microphone
connected to the Microphone and Line in jack to record sound.
If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the Microphone
and Line in jack, the Realtek HD Audio Manager Connector Settings dialog
will be displayed allowing selection of either "Line In" or "Mic In" input.
Information
Click the
information button
to view hardware information, software
information, and language setting.
Speaker Configuration
Click the
playback button
to confirm the internal speakers or the
headphone sound is coming from the right direction.
Microphone Effects
Microphone Effects
are only found within
Microphone
window.
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Noise Suppression
reduces background noise and fan noise.
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Acoustic Echo Cancellation
reduces feedback and feedback echo.
Default Format
You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound.
Dolby Home Theater
Dolby Home Theater
®
places listeners in the middle of the onscreen action
for a cinema-style experience at home or on the go. Featuring powerful and
advanced audio technologies, Dolby Home Theater allows listeners to
enjoy music, movies, and games in vivid surround sound using two to eight
speakers or any set of headphones.
Dolby Home Theater technologies: