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: Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:

StandardHigh

 

definition

definition

 

TV

display

Monitor

Video

Video

 

(composite)

(composite)

 

S-video

S-video

 

Component Component

(Y, Pb, Pr)

(Y, Pb, Pr)

VGAVGA

DVI DVI

Equipment: The TV and some cables are sold separately. 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 127.

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 http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

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If the S-video and composite Video Out 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 to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

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