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4 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide
Adjusting Video
This section contains important information about how to improve picture quality on your TV/Display when
setting up your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
• TV/Display Setup Wizard
• Desktop Video Adjustments
• HDTV Overscan Compensation
• Adjust Composite Video and S-video Screen Size
Starting the TV/Display Setup Wizard
The TV/Display Setup Wizard adjusts the screen display to your preference. Start the TV/Display Setup Wizard
using one of the following methods:
First-time setup
The first time you power on your Digital Entertainment Center connected to a monitor or TV
display, the TV/Display Setup Wizard appears.
Display Wizard icon on
the desktop
Double-click the nVidia Display Wizard icon on the desktop. The setup wizard
appears. Do not run the TV/Display Setup Wizard with Media Center running.
Inside Media Center
Press the Media Center button. Then select More Programs, HP Settings, Video
Settings, and then Display/Connection Wizard. The setup wizard appears.
On the desktop
Right-click the Desktop to access screen resize and graphics fine tuning adjustments (not
using the wizard).
Resize adjustment availability
You can resize the display if your TV/Display has the correct connection type and format. Use the following table
to determine how to, and if you can, resize your screen image, based on your connection type and format:
Format Composite S-video Component VGA DVI
480i Can resize using
desktop (Page 14)
Can resize using
desktop (Page 14)
Cannot resize
picture
Can adjust Screen
resolution (Page 14)
Cannot resize picture
(Format not supported
for some TVs with DVI.)
480p Format not
supported
Format not
supported
Cannot resize
picture
Can adjust Screen
resolution (Page 14)
Cannot resize picture
720p Format not
supported
Format not
supported
Can resize using
wizard (Page 5)
Can adjust Screen
resolution (Page 14)
Can resize using wizard
for TVs only (Page 5)
1080i Format not
supported
Format not
supported
Can resize using
wizard (Page 5)
Can adjust Screen
resolution (Page 14)
Can resize using wizard
for TVs only (Page 5)
NOTE: For a TV with PC monitor capabilities, connected to DVI, see “Desktop Video Adjustments” on page 14.