HP a1726x, a1712n, a1709n Using Your TV as a Monitor, Cables for connecting the computer to a TV

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Using Your TV as a Monitor

(Select models only)

Your computer may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as DVI- out, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. If so, you can connect a TV to one of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. TV-out connectors are an optional feature.

Cables for connecting the computer to a TV

To connect your computer to a TV, you need a video cable and an audio cable. The type of video cable you need depends on the connection jacks on your TV:

￿If your TV has an S-video input jack, you need an S-video cable.

￿If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable. Depending on the jacks on the back of your computer, you may also need an S-video adapter cable.

Connecting the computer to a TV

1Turn off the computer.

2Connect the TV cable by doing one of the following, depending on the connection jacks on your TV.

NOTE: There 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.

￿If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In jack on the TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the computer (select models only).

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Contents Start Here USA Table of Contents Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Getting Help IndexVi Start Here Putting Your Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper locationUsing surge protection Connecting to the computerConnector Icon/label Description and function Connector Icon/label Description and function Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Connector Icon/label Description and function Line Rear black connector to connect rear speakers Connector Icon/label VGAConnecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Setting Up a Local Area Network Click the Display SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models onlyChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security featuresConnecting a Modem Getting Started guideStart Here Connecting Speakers or Microphone Using SpeakersSound Connector Types Sound Connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Out lime green for front speakersConnecting a Microphone Speaker ConfigurationsName Speaker system See Speaker types Name Speaker systemConnecting 2/2.1 Two Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 4.1 Four Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Start Here Using TV Cables Audio and Video CablesCable Name Description Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tuner TV Tuner Description RequirementsConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter Start Here Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Using Your TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting the computer to a TVConnecting the computer to a TV Click Display Settings Adjusting the screen resolutionClick the Display Settings tab Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screenConnecting more than one display Disconnecting the TV Click the Advanced Settings buttonDisabling the TV-out Option Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to useCable Port Connection description Connecting an Hdmi device HdmiConnecting a DVI device Connector on the Computer Connector on the ComputerConnecting to a Standard TV Connecting to component videoConnecting to S-video Start Here Finding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebClick All Programs Click User Guides Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index Connecting 43 Remote IR cable Index Part number
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