Advanced Setup Guide
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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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... Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Audio Line Out (green) to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 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 connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to connect front speakers. The ...
... Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Audio Line Out (green) to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 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 connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to connect front speakers. The ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... connector, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. 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 vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Primary right audio input from wall outlet...
... connector, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. 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 vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Primary right audio input from wall outlet...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... feature. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. 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 the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of...
... feature. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. 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 the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to...end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Connecting more than one display.... 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. If...
... for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to...end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Connecting more than one display.... 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. If...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...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 .... When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use...
...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 .... When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the remote control. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the converter and to the monitor. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . See...to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable ...
... the converter and to the monitor. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . See...to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable ...
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NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the TV tuner card. 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 back of the...
NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the TV tuner card. 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 back of the...
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... Each time that you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on a TV screen." For more information, refer to the documentation for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. When you want to the computer... at a time (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on ) to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input connector (Audio...
... Each time that you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on a TV screen." For more information, refer to the documentation for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. When you want to the computer... at a time (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on ) to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input connector (Audio...
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... to the screen to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. .... 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...
... to the screen to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. .... 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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...and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. When the optional equipment has more than... only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select...
...and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. When the optional equipment has more than... only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select...
Getting Started Guide
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...5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 d Try playing the DVD again. c Use the DVD controls to d until a ..., click Adjust screen resolution. b Scroll up 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. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows...
...5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 d Try playing the DVD again. c Use the DVD controls to d until a ..., click Adjust screen resolution. b Scroll up 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. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows...
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... 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 tuner card. 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...
... 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 tuner card. 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...
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... nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card 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 TV. 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 TV from the computer, plug an audio...
... nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card 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 TV. 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 TV from the computer, plug an audio...
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...Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the remote control. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center .... 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...
...Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the remote control. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center .... 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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... click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays...xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the optional equipment. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. When the optional equipment has more than ...
... click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays...xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the optional equipment. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. When the optional equipment has more than ...
Getting Started
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...the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center ...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 also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs ...
...the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center ...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 also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs ...
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...includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV ...+ Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping,...
...includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV ...+ Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping,...
Getting Started Guide
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... the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to allow optimal DVD playback. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started...
... the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to allow optimal DVD playback. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started...
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... programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on 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,...until the issue is resolved. You may also improve DVD playback. 124 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the order listed: 1 Change the resolution of the playback window. c Click Yes. d Try...
... programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on 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,...until the issue is resolved. You may also improve DVD playback. 124 Getting Started (features vary by model) NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the order listed: 1 Change the resolution of the playback window. c Click Yes. d Try...