HP SR5558D, SR5470AN, SR5450F Using a TV as a Monitor, Cables for connecting the computer to a TV

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

￿If the TV has an S-video input connector, you need an S-video cable.

￿If the TV has a composite video connector, you need a composite video cable. Depending on the jacks on the back of the 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 connectors on the 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 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 the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer (select models only).

￿If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only).

48Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)

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Contents Advanced Setup Guide USA Table of Contents Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the Television Signal and Video CablesIndex Vi Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Putting the 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 Connector Icon/Label Ethernet Ntsc Hdmi Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Connecting Other Devices Storing Documentation and Recovery DiscsAdjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network 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 Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector TypesSound connector Illustration Type IllustrationsSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Home stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Using TV CablesAudio and Video Cables and Adapters Cable Name DescriptionConnecting 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 up the computer with a splitterExisting setup Setting up the computer with a splitter Advanced Setup Guide features vary by model Existing setup With a computer Using a TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting the computer to a TVConnecting the computer to a TV Adjusting the screen resolution Connecting more than one displayViewing the computer desktop on a TV screen Click the Advanced Settings button If you select DVI, VGA, or Hdmi or Component YPbPrDisabling the TV-out Option Disconnecting the TVConnecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to useCable Port Connection description Connecting an Hdmi device Connector on the ComputerConnecting a DVI device Connector on the Computer Connector on the ComputerConnecting to a Standard TV Connecting to component videoConfiguring the TV Tuner Connecting to S-videoDigital versus analog tuner Changing the tuner settings Click Tasks, Settings, TV, and then Set Up TV SignalIndex FM In connector 6 FM radio antenna connecting Index Part number
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SR5448F, SR5558D, SR5559D, SR5450F, SR5413WM specifications

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