Video Out Information; Tv/Display Types; Video Out Formats - HP z558 Tv/Display Setup Manual

Video Out Information

This section contains background information and descriptions of Video Out operation relating to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. Refer to the User's Guide for connection information from HP Digital Entertainment Center
to the TV/Display.

TV/Display Types

The following table represents typical TV formats. Choose the type that most closely matches your TV/Display:
Your TV/Display model may vary.
TV type Aspect ratio
4:3
Standard
(traditional)
4:3
Standard
(progressive scan)
4:3 or 16:9
EDTV
Flat-panel or CRT Widescreen format
HDTV 4:3 or 16:9
Widescreen format
Flat-panel or CRT,
or other

Video Out Formats

Video Out formats consist of:
•
Display resolution: such as 480i or 720p format.
•
Scanning system: i = interlaced scan @ 30 Hz refresh rate, or p = progressive scan @ 60 Hz refresh rate.
•
Aspect ratio: 4:3 or 16:9.
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Screen size (diag) Format
13 to 27 inches 480i
19 to 27 inches 480i
480i
480p
42+ inches 480i (SDTV mode)
480i
480p
720p
42+ inches 480i (SDTV mode)
480i (EDTV mode)
480p (EDTV mode)
720p
1080i
Inputs
Composite
S-video
S-video
Composite
Component
Composite
S-video
Component
VGA
DVI
HDMI (with adapter)
Composite
S-video
Component
VGA
DVI
HDMI (with adapter)