Start Here Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Putting Your Computer Together
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
- Connecting Other Devices
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
- Adjusting the Monitor
- Setting Up a Local Area Network
- Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
- Integrated Wireless Devices
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
- Connecting a Modem
- Connecting Speakers or Microphone
- Using Speakers
- Sound Connector Types
- Connecting a Microphone
- Speaker Configurations
- Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
- Connecting Digital Audio
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
- Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
- Using TV Cables
- Audio and Video Cables
- Connecting the TV Signal Source
- Connecting the Remote Sensor
- Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
- Using Your TV as a Monitor
- Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
- Disabling the TV-out Option
- Disconnecting the TV
- Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV
- Connecting to a Standard TV
- Getting Help
- Index
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 53
The following table shows the possible AV connection types, listed in order of decreasing video playback quality
(from best to good).
The remainder of this chapter describes how to connect optional equipment, including the audio connections when
applicable. The order follows that of the preceding table.
Cable Port Connection description
HDMI transmits an all-digital signal and is the recommended
choice for playback from a digital DVD or DVR.
It is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio
and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and
control signals.
For more information, see “Connecting an HDMI device.”
DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for playback from a
digital DVD or DVR.
For more information, see “Connecting a DVI device.”
Component video transmits video as separate red (Pr),
green (Y), and blue (Pb) signals. It is available in standard-
definition and high-definition (HD) versions.
It delivers higher quality than S-video and composite video
connections.
Example: A TV to a DVD player.
For more information, see “Connecting to component video.”
S-video transmits video. (The “S” stands for “separate.”)
It delivers a sharper image than a composite video connection.
Example: A TV to a VCR.
For more information, see “Connecting to S-video.”
Composite video transmits video as a single signal. It usually
has a yellow tip.
It delivers a less sharp image than component video and S-video
connections.
Example: A DVD/VHS player to a TV.
WARNING: Before connecting optional equipment, unplug the power cord for the TV and all
connected components. Ensure that the optional equipment is turned off.