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 to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Line Rear (black) connector to connect front speakers. Setting Up the Computer 5 ...Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
...to connect to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Line Rear (black) connector to connect front speakers. Setting Up the Computer 5 ...Subwoofer speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated).
Advanced Setup Guide
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... set -top box. You may want to the motherboard. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the...the front of the cable to a TV set -top box connector (white). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (...
... set -top box. You may want to the motherboard. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which is connected to the FM antenna cable. Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the...the front of the cable to a TV set -top box connector (white). Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... 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 one 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...
... 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 one 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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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...For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again...
...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...For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again...
Advanced Setup Guide
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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. When you to the screen to select the appropriate settings, then click ...Next. 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...
...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. When you to the screen to select the appropriate settings, then click ...Next. 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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...), and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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 may limit the type of connection that provides the...the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to ...
...), and then follow the onscreen instructions. 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 may limit the type of connection that provides the...the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to ...
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... back of the computer, you need a video cable and an audio cable. 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 back of the...
... back of the computer, you need a video cable and an audio cable. 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 back of the...
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...(Audio Line Out) on the back of the computer. 4 Turn on the computer. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on ) to the computer at a time (select models only). If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. 3 To have ...the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Viewing the computer desktop on the next device. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Adjusting the screen resolution To ...
...(Audio Line Out) on the back of the computer. 4 Turn on the computer. To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on ) to the computer at a time (select models only). If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. 3 To have ...the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Viewing the computer desktop on the next device. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Adjusting the screen resolution To ...
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... Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the taskbar, and then click 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV. 3 Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go...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 ...
... Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the taskbar, and then click 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV. 3 Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go...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 ...
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... equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the 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 change the display settings. To disable the TV-out ...playback image. 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 -VGA converter included in the box (select...
... equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the 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 change the display settings. To disable the TV-out ...playback image. 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 -VGA converter included in the box (select...
Getting Started Guide
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... on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select... 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...
... on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select... 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. Depending on the jacks on the back of the computer, you can connect a TV to the... S-video Out connector (B) on the TV screen. NOTE: There may also need a composite video cable. If so, you may be two S-video connectors on the back...
... output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV. Depending on the jacks on the back of the computer, you can connect a TV to the... S-video Out connector (B) on the TV screen. NOTE: There may also need a composite video cable. If so, you may be two S-video connectors on the back...
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... the computer. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." 3 To have sound come from the TV instead of from the computer, you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on ) to..., select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Each time that you may be...
... the computer. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on a TV screen." 3 To have sound come from the TV instead of from the computer, you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on ) to..., select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to its original resolution. Each time that you may be...
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...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 different for the TV display: If you select the Composite or... option. Some options and menus in this Wizard. 7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step. The following procedure describes what to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the preferred display, and ...
...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 different for the TV display: If you select the Composite or... option. Some options and menus in this Wizard. 7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step. The following procedure describes what to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the preferred display, and ...
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...the computer to the monitor. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to -VGA converter included in the box (select models ... you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection...
...the computer to the monitor. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to -VGA converter included in the box (select models ... you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection...
Getting Started
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... DVD Play window. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. a Click the...If the playback 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) b Move the Resolution slider to d until a better ...
... DVD Play window. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. a Click the...If the playback 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) b Move the Resolution slider to d until a better ...
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... Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to control the ...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 allow optimal DVD playback. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and ...
... Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to control the ...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 allow optimal DVD playback. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and ...
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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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the ...
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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the ...
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... 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, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer...
... 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, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer...