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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 ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...(gray) connector to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). 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 ...Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect Center/ Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Connect this adapter on the ...
...(gray) connector to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). 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 ...Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect Center/ Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Connect this adapter on the ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... to extend the ends of the computer (select models only). Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by model) Primary right audio input from set -top box connector (red). Some computers include this...which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. 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 the FM antenna cable. NOTE: Audio can be...
... to extend the ends of the computer (select models only). Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by model) Primary right audio input from set -top box connector (red). Some computers include this...which receives CATV (Community Antenna Television) or cable TV channels. 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 the FM antenna cable. NOTE: Audio can be...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced...
... the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the computer. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... (select models only). If the TV has a composite video connector, you need an S-video cable. If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector 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...
... (select models only). If the TV has a composite video connector, you need an S-video cable. If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the computer and try again. You can connect more information, refer to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click...Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. .... To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen."
... the computer and try again. You can connect more information, refer to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click...Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. .... To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen."
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...VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. If you have adjusted all...Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab 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...
...VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. If you have adjusted all...Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab 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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... TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the 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. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV... to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 ...
... TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the 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. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV... to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 ...
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... computer to a TV, you need a composite video cable. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. Using a TV...
... computer to a TV, you need a composite video cable. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. Using a TV...
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...nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, ... then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. Enable the computer desktop...
...nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, ... then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the TV. Enable the computer desktop...
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.... 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab 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... this Wizard. Some options and menus in this Wizard. 7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. This automatic adjustment is available...
.... 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab 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... this Wizard. Some options and menus in this Wizard. 7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. This automatic adjustment is available...
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...onscreen instructions. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to change the display settings. If the monitor has a...-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the 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. See "Disabling the TV-out ...
...onscreen instructions. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to change the display settings. If the monitor has a...-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, choose the 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. See "Disabling the TV-out ...
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If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector on the TV 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 tuner card. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the...
If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector on the TV 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 tuner card. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the...
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... flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input connector (... Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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. For more...
... flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input connector (... Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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. For more...
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... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose ..., click Finish this procedure may be different for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue... cannot automatically adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of...
... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose ..., click Finish this procedure may be different for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue... cannot automatically adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of...
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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. Disabling the TV-out Option When you ... . When the optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the 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 -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). ...
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. Disabling the TV-out Option When you ... . When the optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the 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 -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). ...
Getting Started
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... steps a to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and ...then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows ...
... steps a to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and ...then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows ...
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...the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when ... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the...
...the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when ... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the...
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...to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback....Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...
...to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback....Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...
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... the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down...
... the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down...