HP m7260in, m7248hk Viewing the PC image on the TV, Disabling the TV option, Disconnecting the TV

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Click the Settings tab.
Turn on the TV. Make sure the Video input setting is selected, not the TV setting.
Turn on the PC.

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The type of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for your PC.

Viewing the PC image on the TV

To view your PC image on the TV:

1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the PC.

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4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Properties. The Display Properties window opens.

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6 Click the Advanced button.

7 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, Ge Force FX xxxx, nView, or Devices. FX xxxx is the video card number.)

8 Choose the TV option, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.) Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC desktop appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again.

Disabling the TV option

When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to its original resolution.

To disable the TV option to view your PC image on the original display:

1 Right-click an empty area of the screen, and choose Properties.

2 Click the Settings tab.

3 Click the Advanced button.

4 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, Ge Force FX xxxx, nView, or Devices. FX xxxx is the video card number.)

5 Disable the TV option by choosing the monitor only for display, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Disconnecting the TV

1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure, “Disabling the TV option” on page 26.

2 Turn off the TV and the PC.

3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC.

26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide PC Setup Tips Before Getting StartedUtility Programs Updates from HP Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCSafety and Comfort Online GuidesTransferring Old PC Information to a New PC Selecting an Internet Service ProviderHP Products Work Better Together Open Easy Internet Sign-upInstalling Software Protecting the PCSetting Up the PC Front-Panel PC ConnectorsConnector Icon/label Description and function Back-Panel PC Connectors SerialConnector Icon/label Description and functionLine Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC Found New Hardware message appearsConnecting to Other Devices Some peripheral devices are not included with the PCLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Connecting the Television SignalUsing TV Cables Audio and Video CablesRF inputs on your PC Using the Analog Video Cable Select models onlyHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tunerConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal Using the TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting to a TVConnecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click nView Display Settings Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics CardChanging the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Disconnecting the TV Viewing the PC image on the TVDisabling the TV option That came with your speakers Connector Description Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound cardConnector Description Illustration Type Sound connector DescriptionSpeaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers Following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Home audio installation PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Configuring Audio Output Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All Programs Click Multi-channel Sound ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Sound Effect Manager control screensRetasking front-panel connectors Digital-in to Digital-out pass through modeConfiguring Audio Output with a Sound Card Enabling digital audio output with a sound card optionalConfiguring Audio for Media Center Configuring Audio for WinDVD PlayerSelect Speaker Configuration Using a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Using HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system Connectors onlyResolving Sound Issues Access buttons Using the PC HardwareUsing the Keyboard Icon Feature Description or functionConfiguring the keyboard buttons Media control or playback buttonsIcon Label Description Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting the remote controlMemory Card Reader Using the memory card reader Formatting a memory cardUnderstanding the in-use light Troubleshooting the memory card reader Safely Remove Hardware UtilityUsing Your Storage or Docking Bay Installing an HP Camera Docking StationOUT Installing an iPod Dock HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide MMC / SD Connecting the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting AudioVideo Codec errors are occurring when I play certain files My PC is experiencing video errorsMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t work System and HardwareDevice Manager Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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