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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...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 Center/ Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connect this adapter ...
...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 Center/ Subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connect this adapter ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...connector on the TV tuner card. Primary right audio input from set -top box connector (white). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives NTSC channels (National Television System Committee), which is connected to the FM antenna cable. 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). TV ...
...connector on the TV tuner card. Primary right audio input from set -top box connector (white). TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which receives NTSC channels (National Television System Committee), which is connected to the FM antenna cable. 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). TV ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
... 1394) connector on the computer. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to store the system recovery discs with the computer.
Advanced Setup Guide
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...DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the ... of connectors may vary by model. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to connect the television signals. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. TV signal source...
...DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the ... of connectors may vary by model. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to connect the television signals. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. TV signal source...
Advanced Setup Guide
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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. Cable Name DVI-to-VGA adapter Description Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the computer or connects...connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Provides S-video and composite video output. NOTE: The number and type of an HDTV-capable TV or monitor. 40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by providing...
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. Cable Name DVI-to-VGA adapter Description Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the computer or connects...connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Provides S-video and composite video output. NOTE: The number and type of an HDTV-capable TV or monitor. 40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by providing...
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...NOTE: There may also need a composite video cable. Depending on the jacks on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need an S-video cable. 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... to a TV, you need an S-video adapter cable. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If so, 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 computer,...
...NOTE: There may also need a composite video cable. Depending on the jacks on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video connector, you need an S-video cable. 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... to a TV, you need an S-video adapter cable. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If so, 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 computer,...
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... appears on the next device. For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). Enable the computer desktop 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...end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on a TV screen." When you want to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 For more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the computer determines how the ...
... appears on the next device. For more information, refer to the computer at a time (select models only). Enable the computer desktop 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...end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on a TV screen." When you want to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 For more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on the computer determines how the ...
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Some options and menus in this procedure may be different 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 to ... 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 instructions...
Some options and menus in this procedure may be different 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 to ... 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 instructions...
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... the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. See "Disabling the TV... desktop, 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 use . NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays...
... the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. See "Disabling the TV... desktop, 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 use . NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays...
Getting Started Guide
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... not shut down the 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 the hard disk; Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states. Sleep mode saves your work to a temporary file on the ...computer chassis. Hibernate mode saves the system memory to memory, so you can set the power management timers to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called Away mode. Away mode turns off the display...
... not shut down the 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 the hard disk; Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states. Sleep mode saves your work to a temporary file on the ...computer chassis. Hibernate mode saves the system memory to memory, so you can set the power management timers to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Some computers also have a reduced-power state called Away mode. Away mode turns off the display...
Getting Started Guide
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... Yes. Windows 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. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
... Yes. Windows 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. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, 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. NOTE: There may ...have TV-out capability, that you need an S-video cable. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If so, you need depends on the...
...on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, 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. NOTE: There may ...have TV-out capability, that you need an S-video cable. Using a TV as DVI-out, Component-out, and S-video-out connectors. If so, you need depends on the...
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... resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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...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 the computer at a time (select models only). Connecting more...
... resolution To change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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...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 the computer at a time (select models only). Connecting more...
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... the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be.... 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...7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step.
... the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be.... 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...7 Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window. 8 Right-click an empty area of video card on your display" step.
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...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 ... to the computer: 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 -VGA converter included in the box...more than one type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and...
...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 ... to the computer: 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 -VGA converter included in the box...more than one type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and...
Getting Started
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... 1 If the computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. 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 the TV ...+ Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media...
... 1 If the computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. 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 the TV ...+ Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media...
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...the Resolution slider 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. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. If the playback...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 ...
...the Resolution slider 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. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. If the playback...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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... then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider 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) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing...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 ...
... then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider 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) Troubleshooting poor playback when playing...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 ...
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...-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). 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, ...
...-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). 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, ...
