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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...to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector. Line Side (gray) connector ... 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 an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
...to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line Rear (black) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector. Line Side (gray) connector ... 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 an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
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Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC ... box). Primary right audio input from wall outlet with no set -top box. 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 motherboard. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this...
Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this primary left audio input from set -top box connector (red). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives ATSC ... box). Primary right audio input from wall outlet with no set -top box. 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 motherboard. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this...
Advanced Setup Guide
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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. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the ...
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. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the computer to one of the computer (select models only). If the TV has a composite video connector, 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 back of the following, depending on the connection connectors on the TV. If...
... the computer to one of the computer (select models only). If the TV has a composite video connector, 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 back of the following, depending on the connection connectors on the TV. If...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...does not work, restart the computer and try again. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer ...on ) to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). When you want to its...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. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop...
...does not work, restart the computer and try again. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer ...on ) to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). When you want to its...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. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop...
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... to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. Select the appropriate setting,.... 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 use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. Select the appropriate setting,.... 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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...the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. 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 (..., 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 connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. If...
...the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. 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 (..., 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 connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. If...
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...only) Your computer may have TV-out capability, that you need depends on the connection jacks on the TV. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV...connectors are an optional feature. If so, you can connect a TV to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup 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 screen.
...only) Your computer may have TV-out capability, that you need depends on the connection jacks on the TV. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV...connectors are an optional feature. If so, you can connect a TV to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup 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 screen.
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...desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on ) to the documentation for the TV. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. You can connect more information... 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...
...desktop for the TV set. 5 Turn on ) to the documentation for the TV. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the next device. Adjusting the screen resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. You can connect more information... 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...
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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...how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window 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. When you select DVI, ...
.... 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...how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window 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. When you select DVI, ...
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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 original monitor, you connect optional..., choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab 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. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you ...
...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 connect optional..., choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab 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. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you ...
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... by model) The type of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer 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. Cables for connecting the computer... to a TV To connect the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the TV: If ...
... by model) The type of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer 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. Cables for connecting the computer... to a TV To connect the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the TV: If ...
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...In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the computer. For more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area 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. Connecting the Television Signal...
...In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the computer. For more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area 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. Connecting the Television Signal...
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...click 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 onscreen ..., 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. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the computer determines how ...
...click 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 onscreen ..., 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. The following procedure describes what to do within the "Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on the computer determines how ...
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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 limit the type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV... 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 original monitor, you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on...
..., 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 connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV... 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 original monitor, you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on...
Getting Started
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...the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until a better display resolution 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) 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...
...the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until a better display resolution 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) 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...
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... Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. d Try playing the DVD again. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then .... 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 playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
... Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. d Try playing the DVD again. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then .... 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 playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
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NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features ... 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...DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping,...
NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features ... 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...DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping,...
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... the controls in the window. 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 window 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, ...
... the controls in the window. 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 window 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, ...