Using Multimedia 9-5Using External Stereo SpeakersFor full stereo sound impact, you can plug a pair of stereo speakers into the headphonejack located on the right side of the system. Adjust the volume with the volume controlknob on the left side of the system, through the software using the sound horn on thetaskbar, or through the controls on the speakers.Using the Built-In SpeakersThe NEC Versa has built-in stereo speakers that are always available. Adjust thevolume with the volume control knob on the left side of the system or through thesoftware using the sound horn on the taskbar.Digital Audio OutputYour NEC Versa headphone/external speaker port supports SP/DIF, allowing you tocreate digital audio output. With the use of a commercially available optical outputcable and optical disk device, you can create .wav and .mid files.MIDI FilesThe musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) lets you enhance a presentation byadding computer-generated music and sound effects. Using MIDI, you can recordmultiple tracks of performances from a master controller, such as a keyboard, andorchestrate playback on one or more instruments. You can also purchase a wide rangeof public domain and commercial recordings in MIDI format.MIDI files require only a fraction of the storage space of digital audio files.VideoThe NEC Versa SXi computer features a dazzling TFT 16 million color high-resolutiondisplay for sharp, effective visuals on the NEC Versa or on an external CRT monitor.The NEC Versa XGA TFT display has high resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.Use the Windows Media Player to run full motion, full-screen MPEG video. For detailsabout using the Windows Media Player, refer to the section earlier in this chapter,“Playing Back.”Using Digital Video FilesWith commercial video capture hardware and application software, you can plug anyvideo device, including VCRs, televisions, camcorders, and laser disc players into yourNEC Versa and record motion graphics to your hard drive.Use a video frame grabber and store a stream of grabbed stills on your hard disk.
