Connecting A Television To The Computer - Dell Inspiron 8500 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Video and audio
cables for connecting your
computer to a television
are not included with your
computer. Cables may be
purchased at most
consumer electronics
stores.
NOTE: Diagrams for
each connection
combination appear at the
beginning of each
subsection to help you
determine which method
you should use.
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Connecting a Television to the
Computer
Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the
included TV/digital audio adapter cable, enables you to connect the
computer to a television and/or stereo audio device. The TV/digital audio
adapter cable provides connections for S-video, composite video, and
S/PDIF digital audio.
S/PDIF digital audio connector
For televisions and audio devices without support for S/PDIF digital audio,
you can use the audio connector on the side of the computer to connect the
computer to your television or audio device.
It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your
computer in one of the following combinations:
• S-video and standard audio
• S-video and digital audio
• Composite video and standard audio
• Composite video and digital audio
When you complete the cable connection, see page 84 to ensure that the
computer recognizes and works properly with the television. Additionally, if
you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see page 85.
S-video TV-out connector
TV/digital audio adapter cable
S-video connector
composite video connector