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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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... with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated). Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line Rear (black) connector...connect 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 connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Audio Line Out (green) to connect a parallel printer (select...
... with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated). Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to connect rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line Rear (black) connector...connect 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 connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Audio Line Out (green) to connect a parallel printer (select...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... connector, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In (TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set -top box. Some computers include this primary left audio input from... audio input connector on the front of the cable to the motherboard. 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 a TV set -top box). TV In connector for...
... connector, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In (TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set -top box. Some computers include this primary left audio input from... audio input connector on the front of the cable to the motherboard. 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 a TV set -top box). TV In connector for...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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 back...
... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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 back...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... feature. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors 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 computer (select models only). 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...
... feature. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors 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 computer (select models only). 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into... press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears 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 the computer at a time (select models only). If ...
... monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into... press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears 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 the computer at a time (select models only). If ...
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... Button Windows Media Center. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup 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 ... 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...
... Button Windows Media Center. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup 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 ... 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...
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...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 ... 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 original monitor, you can use the...may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. If the monitor has a VGA connector but...
...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 ... 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 original monitor, you can use the...may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. If the monitor has a VGA connector but...
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... 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 a TV, you may be two S-video connectors 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. The type of the ...output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. NOTE: There may also need an S-video adapter cable. ...
... 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 a TV, you may be two S-video connectors 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. The type of the ...output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. NOTE: There may also need an S-video adapter cable. ...
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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...." When you want to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2...Audio Line Out) on the back of the computer. 4 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 the computer at a...
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...." When you want to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2...Audio Line Out) on the back of the computer. 4 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 the computer at a...
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...you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) ...Select the preferred display, and then click Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 ...
...you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) ...Select the preferred display, and then click Next. 6 Select the display type and connection type for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 ...
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...VGA converter to the DVI connector on the equipment may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to use When you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic...the desktop, 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 limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow...
...VGA converter to the DVI connector on the equipment may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to use When you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic...the desktop, 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 limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow...
Getting Started Guide
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..., and then click Apply. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to d until the issue... 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 display...
..., and then click Apply. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to d until the issue... 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 display...
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... (select models only). Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors 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 output connector sets, and then view the computer ...desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector...
... (select models only). Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors 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 output connector sets, and then view the computer ...desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector...
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...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 disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio.... You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Enable the computer desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on ) to the documentation for...
...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 disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio.... You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Enable the computer desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on ) to the documentation for...
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... have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish 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 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 onscreen ...
... have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish 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 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 onscreen ...
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... DVI connector on the equipment may limit the 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 its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA ... connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, ...
... DVI connector on the equipment may limit the 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 its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA ... connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, ...
Getting Started
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... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. 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 ... 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...
... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. 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 ... 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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d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Use the DVD controls to d until a better display resolution is found. 3 Try reducing the size of .... 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 the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows...
d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Use the DVD controls to d until a better display resolution is found. 3 Try reducing the size of .... 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 the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows...
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... slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider 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 (features vary by model) a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar,... 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...
... slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider 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 (features vary by model) a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar,... 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...
