HP Digital Entertainment Center - Manual (Page 72)

66 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.