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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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...connector is activated). Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer 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 from a set-top box output connector. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel)...
...connector is activated). Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer 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 from a set-top box output connector. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel)...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... for TV cable or antenna, which is connected 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 connector (red). NOTE...connector, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. You may want to extend the ends of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which connects to improve your FM radio...
... for TV cable or antenna, which is connected 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 connector (red). NOTE...connector, which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. You may want to extend the ends of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC channels (Advanced Television System Committee), which connects to improve your FM radio...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. 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...
... easy access to all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...audio in to the computer. TV signal source video in to the computer. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the TV. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the...: 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 the monitor. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only...
...audio in to the computer. TV signal source video in to the computer. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the TV. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the...: 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 the monitor. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... types that may vary by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Digital...on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of the computer. NOTE: The number and type of the computer.
... types that may vary by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Plugs into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Digital...on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of the computer. NOTE: The number and type of the computer.
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...Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect the computer to the composite video out connector (D) 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. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. If so, you can connect a ...TV to the S-video Out connector (B) on the TV. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If...
...Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect the computer to the composite video out connector (D) 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. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. If so, you can connect a ...TV to the S-video Out connector (B) on the TV. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If...
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... display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. You can connect more information, refer to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input..., 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 computer at a time (select models only). Adjusting the...
... display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. You can connect more information, refer to disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input..., 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 computer at a time (select models only). Adjusting the...
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Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out ...step. When 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 TV display: NOTE: The type...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...
Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out ...step. When 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 TV display: NOTE: The type...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...
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... the TV-out option. When the optional equipment has more than one 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. NOTE: Some graphic... display settings. 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. To disable the TV-out...
... the TV-out option. When the optional equipment has more than one 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. NOTE: Some graphic... display settings. 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. To disable the TV-out...
Getting Started Guide
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...shutting down the computer, you left off. Away mode turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to put it is available. NOTE: For information on the Windows Start Button , see "Using the Windows Start Button Menu." ... Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down...
...shutting down the computer, you left off. Away mode turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to put it is available. NOTE: For information on the Windows Start Button , see "Using the Windows Start Button Menu." ... Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the taskbar. 3 Click the Arrow button next to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Away mode, the computer can perform tasks such as to the Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down...
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...or through a docking station. Drag the border to the left mouse button. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 58 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maximize Expands the window to change the width. Click and hold ... the window. Working with the name of the screen. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to store digital picture files. Restore Down Close Reduces the window from ...
...or through a docking station. Drag the border to the left mouse button. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 58 Getting Started (features vary by model) Maximize Expands the window to change the width. Click and hold ... the window. Working with the name of the screen. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. Feature Name Description Minimize Collapses the window to store digital picture files. Restore Down Close Reduces the window from ...
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...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 allow optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for ... Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. If the playback is resolved. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 a Click the Windows Start Button...
...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 allow optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for ... Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. If the playback is resolved. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 a Click the Windows Start Button...
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..., you may also need an S-video adapter cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need a video cable and an audio cable. 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). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer (select models only). If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included...
..., you may also need an S-video adapter cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need a video cable and an audio cable. 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). 48 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by doing one of the computer (select models only). If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included...
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...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 its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and..., restart the computer and try again. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the TV, and...
...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 its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and..., restart the computer and try again. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the TV, and...
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...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 the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. 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 ...
...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 the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. 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 ...
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...choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the ..., 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. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays...
...choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the ..., 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. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays...
Getting Started
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... Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. 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 Move the ...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 ...
... Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. 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 Move the ...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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...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 until the issue is resolved. b Move the Resolution slider 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. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 Windows Media Center automatically...
...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 until the issue is resolved. b Move the Resolution slider 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. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 Windows Media Center automatically...
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... Center. c Click Yes. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Use the DVD controls to play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order listed: 1 If the ... until the issue is still poor, repeat steps a 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) d Try playing the DVD again. If the playback is...
... Center. c Click Yes. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Use the DVD controls to play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order listed: 1 If the ... until the issue is still poor, repeat steps a 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) d Try playing the DVD again. If the playback is...