Connecting Video

Equipment

This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video input and audio/video output options and connections. Your system may have different components.

Chapter Contents:

“Video Equipment Overview” on page 96

“Typical Video Equipment Connections” on page 98

“VCR Connection” on page 99

“Video Camera Connection” on page 103

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