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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... player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a ...network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect from a set...
... player for input into computer (also functions as a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a ...network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connector to connect from a set...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... 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). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of ... want to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the front of the cable to extend the ends of the computer (select...
... 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). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM In port on the back of ... want to improve your FM radio signal reception. 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the front of the cable to extend the ends of the computer (select...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... by model) 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...
... by model) 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...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). Audio out from the computer to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes...: 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 computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables...
... TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). Audio out from the computer to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes...: 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 computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... to connect the computer to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Composite video cable RCA yellow end. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to the television system. Cable Name...
... to connect the computer to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Composite video cable RCA yellow end. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to the television system. Cable Name...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...) from the S-video In connector on the TV to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer, you can connect a TV to a TV 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the TV cable by model) Connecting the computer to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only...), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. The type of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or ...
...) from the S-video In connector on the TV to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer, you can connect a TV to a TV 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the TV cable by model) Connecting the computer to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only...), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. The type of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or ...
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... 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 disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio... 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 determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Each time that you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx...
... 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 disconnect the TV from the computer, plug an audio... 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 determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Each time that you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...and connection type for the display. If you to the screen to optimize the display. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. on your display" step. Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. When you have adjusted all the display ... how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the...
...and connection type for the display. If you to the screen to optimize the display. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. on your display" step. Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. When you have adjusted all the display ... how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the...
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...monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area... click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality playback image. For best results, choose the ...
...monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area... click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality playback image. For best results, choose the ...
Getting Started Guide
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... computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states. saves your work to memory, so...
... computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states. saves your work to memory, so...
Getting Started Guide
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... a double-headed arrow. 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) You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or... a digital video camera, to change the height. The middle button is maximized). Resize Resizes a window (not available when window is either directly or through a docking...
... a double-headed arrow. 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) You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or... a digital video camera, to change the height. The middle button is maximized). Resize Resizes a window (not available when window is either directly or through a docking...
Getting Started Guide
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..., 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 computer includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory...
..., 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 computer includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If the TV has a composite video connector, you can connect a TV to one 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. NOTE: There ...may be two S-video connectors on the back of the following, depending on the...
...Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If the TV has a composite video connector, you can connect a TV to one 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. NOTE: There ...may be two S-video connectors on the back of the following, depending on the...
Advanced Setup Guide
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..., or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the...original resolution. When you want to the computer at a time (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on ) to disconnect the TV from ... computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In...
..., or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Enable the computer desktop for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to the documentation for the...original resolution. When you want to the computer at a time (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 You can connect more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on ) to disconnect the TV from ... computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In...
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... during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings 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... adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the display. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup 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...
... during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings 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... adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for the display. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup 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...
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... results, choose 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. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. ...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 the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be...
... results, choose 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. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. ...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 the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be...
Getting Started
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... Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you... 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 d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until...
... Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you... 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 d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the display until...
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b Scroll up 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. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If ...Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. Using Windows Media...
b Scroll up 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. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If ...Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. Using Windows Media...
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... repeat steps a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. d Try playing the DVD again. 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, click... Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and ...
... repeat steps a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. d Try playing the DVD again. 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, click... Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and ...