HP z552, z557, z555, z545, z540 manual Video Out to TV, HP Digital Entertainment Center

Video Out to TV

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV, you can use your TV as an audio/video switch and control inputs though your TV remote.

Connectors: For a standard television, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables:

■Video (composite)

■ S-video

■ Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

For a plasma, LCD, or HDTV display, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables:

■ VGA ■ DVI

Equipment: The TV and some cables are not included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to the documentation that came with your TV/display. You can also connect a video projector using this procedure.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.

Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In.

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Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to your model number page at http://www.hp.com/support for instructions on using component video.

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If the Video Out S-video and composite connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks turn off automatically and you see no picture.

You must restart; press and hold down the power button for four seconds to restart your HP Digital Entertainment Center to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver.

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