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Important HP Media Center PC Updates 3
Using additional video cables
NOTE: A component video output option is for select
models only.
If you plan to connect your TV to the PC, you may
need additional cables that are not included with your
PC. HP Media Center PC models have different video
output options, depending on your PC model. The
options are: S-video, composite video, component,
VGA, and DVI. For best video quality use the DVI,
then VGA, then component option (only available on
a digital TV). The next best option is S-video, followed
by composite video. Check the documentation that
came with your PC and TV to determine which cables
you need.
NOTE: HP does not recommend video cable lengths
over 1.5 meters (4.9 feet).
Using additional sound cables
If you plan to connect the PC audio to an amplifier or
a TV, you may need additional sound cables that are
not included with your PC. Your PC is able to output
sound in several modes. Your PC has 3.5-mm female
stereo headphone jacks for most outputs. Many
amplifiers have RCA inputs. You need one 3.5-mm
male to RCA stereo cable for stereo sound. You need
three 3.5-mm male to RCA cables for 5.1 surround
sound. Check the documentation that came with your
audio equipment for the best input method.
Using a video game console
device
If you are using a video game console device, such as
a Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, or Nintendo
GameCube, HP recommends that you connect it
directly to your display device using video signal-
switching hardware (not included) or connect it to a
separate TV rather than connecting it directly to the PC.
Using Media Center Setup
Wizard for Optional Setup
of Your TV Display
If your TV connects to the system using a composite
or S-video connection, the Media Center setup wizard
cannot make automatic adjustment of settings for your
TV display.
This automatic adjustment is available during the
Optional Setup, within the option Optimize how
Media Center looks on your display. Instead of using
the wizard for automatic adjustment, set the TV
display by using the Windows Desktop Properties.
The following procedure describes what to do within
the Media Center setup wizard and how to use the
Windows Desktop Properties to adjust settings for
your TV display:
1 During the Media Center setup wizard, at the
Optional Setup, after you select Optimize how
Media Center looks on your display, select
the display type for Identify Your Display Type, and
then select the Connection Type for your TV display
by proceeding as described below:
• If you choose the option Composite or
S-video, click Next, and then continue with
step 2 that follows.
• If you choose the options DVI or VGA or
Component (YPbPr), you do not need to
continue with this procedure. Continue using the
wizard so the wizard can adjust your TV display.
2 On the next screen, select Keep my current
settings and continue, and then click Next. Do
not select the option Preview Automatic Adjustment.
IMPORTANT: If you choose the option
Preview Automatic Adjustment, the screen may
appear black or seem to halt for approximately
20 seconds. Wait until the wizard screen
reappears, choose Do not adjust any settings,
click Next, and then continue with the next step in
this procedure.