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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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... a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. 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 side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector.
... a multichannel audio configuration. Line Side (gray) connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. 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 side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector.
Advanced Setup Guide
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..., which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the front of the computer (select models... antenna, which connects to the FM antenna cable. 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...
..., which are over -the-air digital transmission channels. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the front of the computer (select models... antenna, which connects to the FM antenna cable. 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...
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. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10...
... 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. Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Store all important computer documents and files. 10...
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. TV signal source video in the box (select models only). Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Audio out from the ...computer to connect the television signals. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector ...
...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. TV signal source video in the box (select models only). Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Audio out from the ...computer to connect the television signals. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may vary by model. Some 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. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor ... by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Used with analog...
... Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may vary by model. Some 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. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor ... by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Used with analog...
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... connectors, such as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. 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 an S-video input connector, you need a composite video cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you can connect a TV to a TV, you...
... connectors, such as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. 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 an S-video input connector, you need a composite video cable. If the TV has a composite video connector, you can connect a TV to a TV, you...
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Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. 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 the computer at a time (select models only). ... 6 Click OK. Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Each time that you press Alt+F5, the 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. 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 the computer at a time (select models only). ... 6 Click OK. Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 Each time that you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option...
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... 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. Some options and menus in this Wizard. The following procedure describes what to...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...
... 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. Some options and menus in this Wizard. The following procedure describes what to...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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... to its original resolution. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want...select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the...
... to its original resolution. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want...select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by the...
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 ...
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... only). 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 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: If the...
... only). 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 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: If the...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... 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. Viewing the computer desktop on the... 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option...
... 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. Viewing the computer desktop on the... 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option...
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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...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 TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click ...
.... 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...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 TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click ...
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For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer ...display to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to its original resolution. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the...
For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer ...display to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to its original resolution. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the...
Getting Started Guide
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... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Use the DVD controls to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move ...the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to allow optimal DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and...
... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. c Click Yes. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. c Use the DVD controls to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move ...the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to allow optimal DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and...
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..., try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen...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 playback window. a Click 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...
..., try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen...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 playback window. a Click 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...
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... better display resolution is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until the issue is resolved. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click...Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. 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 ...
... better display resolution is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until the issue is resolved. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click...Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. 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 ...
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... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to d until the issue is resolved. 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) If the playback is found. 3 Try reducing... play 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. b Move the Resolution slider to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order...
... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to d until the issue is resolved. 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) If the playback is found. 3 Try reducing... play 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. b Move the Resolution slider to control the movie. 5 To play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order...
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...to play DVD movies. 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 see all available 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, ...
...to play DVD movies. 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 see all available 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, ...