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(12.3.2-en) Options 2

Owned by Emese Pogany
Aug 01, 2023
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This article shows how to configure presets for the audio system in IGEL OS. The settings can be changed at any time with the Sound Preferences function. For details, see (12.3.2-en) Sound Preferences.

Menu path: Devices > Audio > Options

 

 

Show volume control in taskbar

☑ The  icon is shown in the taskbar. When you click the icon, the volume control is shown. When you right-click the icon, you can select Sound preferences to start the sound Sound Preferences function. (Default)

☐ The  icon is not shown. You can only use the Sound Preferences function to change the volume.

 

Remote volume settings

☑ The settings for the parameters Mute, PCM volume, Input mute, and Input volume are restored after each system restart. The settings set in Sound Preferences or in the taskbar will only remain until system restart. 

☐ The settings set in Sound Preferences or in the taskbar will be restored after system restart. (Default)

 

Mute

☑ Audio playback is muted.

☐ Audio playback is on. (Default)

 

PCM volume

Preset volume in percent. (Default: 50)

 

Input mute

☑ The audio input is muted. Sounds from a microphone that are recorded are not transferred to the endpoint device.

☐ The audio input is switched on. Sounds from a microphone that are recorded can be transferred to the endpoint device. (Default)

 

Input volume

Volume of recorded sounds at the audio input device in percent. (Default: 100)

Default Sound Output

Port name

Name of the output port
Possible options:

  • Automatic: The audio output is automatically assigned to a device. Not connected ports will be ignored. The following order applies here:
    1. USB devices
    2. PCI devices; this also includes the HDMI interface.
    3. Internal speaker

  • HDMI / DisplayPort

  • Speakers

  • Headphones

 

Device name

Name of the output device. Select the device for audio output from a list of available devices. If the device is not present at the moment, you can type in its name.
Examples:

  • Built-in Audio Analog Stereo

  • Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000

Default Sound Input

Port name

Name of the input port
Possible options:

  • Automatic: The audio input is automatically assigned to a device. Not connected ports will be ignored. The following order applies here:
    1. USB devices
    2. PCI devices

  • Microphone

  • Headset microphone

 

Device name

Name of the input device. Select the device for audio input from a list of available devices. If the device is not present at the moment, you can type in its name.
Example: Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000