Computer Hardware User Manual

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Using TV Out
View your PC’s display on a TV
The RADEON 7000 64MB AGP version has TV Out
capability. You can connect this card to a TV and
monitor at the same time. Or you can connect it to
your VCR and record your monitor’s display.
TV display is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, and browsing the
Internet. The following tips will help you get the
most out of your TV Out feature.
Connecting to a TV or a VCR
To connect the RADEON 7000 64MB AGP to a TV
or a VCR, use an S-Video cable. However, most TVs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
for European Customers
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used
simultaneously with TV display. When you enable TV
display in Europe, the refresh rate for the monitor and TV is
set to 50Hz. Some monitors may not support this refresh
rate and could be damaged.
• Please check the documentation supplied with your
monitor to see if your monitor supports a refresh rate of
50Hz.
If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you
are not sure), then turn off your monitor before
turning on your PC when using your TV as a
display.
For information on disabling TV display, see How To
Enable/Disable The TV Display on page 29.
Some TVs in Europe may use a SCART connection. If you
use SCART, please read Using SCART Connectors for
European TVs on page 29 before attempting to connect
your PC to your European TV.