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... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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...connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Setting Up the Computer 5 Line Rear (black) connector to connect front speakers. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Microphone In (Mic) (pink... to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer...
...connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Setting Up the Computer 5 Line Rear (black) connector to connect front speakers. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Microphone In (Mic) (pink... to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer...
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... Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box connector (red). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives NTSC channels (National ... port on the front of the cable to the motherboard. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. TV In (TV antenna or cable input from...
... Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box connector (red). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives NTSC channels (National ... port on the front of the cable to the motherboard. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. TV In (TV antenna or cable input from...
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... computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important...
... computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to -find, safe location. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . TV signal source video in to the TV. NOTE: The location and number of ... out from the computer to the computer. TV signal source audio in to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to connect the television signals. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the computer.
...-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . TV signal source video in to the TV. NOTE: The location and number of ... out from the computer to the computer. TV signal source audio in to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to connect the television signals. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the computer.
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... Some cables are included for select models only. Provides S-video and composite video output. Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may vary by model. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plugs ...into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Used with analog video output connector. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor ...
... Some cables are included for select models only. Provides S-video and composite video output. Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may vary by model. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plugs ...into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Used with analog video output connector. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor ...
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... the TV tuner card. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. Connecting the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the ...TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, you need a composite...
... the TV tuner card. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. Connecting the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the ...TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, you need a composite...
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... computer desktop appears on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Connecting more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on a TV screen." If pressing ...Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and...
... computer desktop appears on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Connecting more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on a TV screen." If pressing ...Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and...
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..., the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 Press ...to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the preferred display, and then click Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen ...
..., the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 Press ...to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the preferred display, and then click Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen ...
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... equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector ...51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. When the optional equipment has ...
... equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector ...51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. When the optional equipment has ...
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... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
... digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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... Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as... a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
... Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also functions as... a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
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.... You may want to extend the ends of the computer (select models only). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features... input) connector, which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card.
.... You may want to extend the ends of the computer (select models only). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features... input) connector, which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card.
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... computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or...
... computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to the documentation that came with the documentation. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or...
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... computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables to... the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer...
... computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables to... the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer...
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... cables are included for select models only. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of the computer. Used with analog video output connector. Provides S-video and composite video output. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector...required to connect the computer to the television system. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Plugs into an S-video connector such as Composite Video Out or TV Source In. Cable Name DVI-to-VGA adapter Description Connects a DVI monitor...
... cables are included for select models only. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of the computer. Used with analog video output connector. Provides S-video and composite video output. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector...required to connect the computer to the television system. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Plugs into an S-video connector such as Composite Video Out or TV Source In. Cable Name DVI-to-VGA adapter Description Connects a DVI monitor...
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...to a TV To connect the computer to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV to one of the computer, ...you may also need an S-video adapter cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need depends on the connection jacks on the ...
...to a TV To connect the computer to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV to one of the computer, ...you may also need an S-video adapter cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need depends on the connection jacks on the ...
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Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." When you want to its original resolution. Each time...screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 For more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the documentation ... on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to disconnect the...
Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." When you want to its original resolution. Each time...screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 For more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the documentation ... on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to disconnect the...
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...Media Center Start button on the remote control. When you to the screen to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use.... Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the ...
...Media Center Start button on the remote control. When you to the screen to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use.... Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the ...
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... best-quality playback image. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable... ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the optional equipment. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer...
... best-quality playback image. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable... ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the optional equipment. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer...