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Input / Output Jacks
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Jack / Control Description
7
Headphone jacks
Connects to stereo headphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8-
inch) plug.
8 Volume control
knob
Adjusts the audio output volume.
Turn clockwise: Increase volume
Turn anti-clockwise: Decrease volume
Press once: Mute or unmute the volume
9
Line / Mic / Optical In
jack
Connects to line-level sources (smartphones, tablets,
MP3 players) with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch plug.
OR
Connects to microphones with a 3.50 mm (1/8- inch)
plug.
OR
Connects to optical digital sources (video game consoles,
DVD players, AV receivers) with a Mini-TOSLINK plug.
10
Line / Optical Out
jack
Connects to powered analog speakers with a 3.50 mm
(1/8-inch) plug.
OR
Connects to optical digital devices (video game consoles,
DVD players, AV receivers) with a 3.50 mm (1/8-inch)
Mini-TOSLINK plug.
11
USB Host port
Connects to an iPhone/iPad for audio playback or
recording.
OR
Connects to an Android phone/tablet for audio playback.
OR
Connects to a USB microphone (Sound Blaster R1).
OR
For charging external device, e.g. phone, MP3 player,
etc.
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