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    Hp DV4000 S-Video Problem

    Discussion in 'HP' started by msachania, Feb 1, 2006.

  1. msachania

    msachania Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a DV4269EA laptop i cannot seem to get S-Video out to work no matter what i do.

    tried FN+F4 also there is no option to enable tv through the graphic settings
    tried enabling the secondary monitor still no luck.

    does anyone have anything that can help me?


    thanx in advance :)
     
    msachania, Feb 1, 2006
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  2. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah Plug it into the laptop turn the TV on. With the wire connected to the TV and the notebook restart it should work automatically.
     
    Aero, Feb 2, 2006
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    fill2k Notebook Consultant

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    I have the V2000Z, but this should apply to dv4000 too.

    I just plug the cables to laptop and TV, and press Fn-F4 repeatedly(it toggles between, LCD, VGA port, S-video) until the image appears on my TV. You have to wait a few secs before each press of Fn-F4 since it takes time to sync.

    I didn't have to restart the laptop to make it display on SVideo.
     
    fill2k, Feb 2, 2006
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  4. msachania

    msachania Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanx for those replies but ive already tried that still no luck

    anything else? i dont seem to get a option for tv like i used to have on my desktop pc (in graphics options)

    if it helps i have a ati built in graphics
     
    msachania, Feb 2, 2006
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  5. Locke Weltall

    Locke Weltall Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, my ze5300 wouldn't work for awhile either, so here we go...

    In the Start Menu under Programs, is there a heading for "Utilities"? On mine, the TV Now option is in there and is the main method for turning it on. However, I first needed to right-click on the desktop and go into the advanced settings for the display properties. Once there, I see a tab for Displays which will show my laptop lid, external monitors, and a TV icon. I am unsure if you will need to restart with the cord connected between the laptop and the TV, but I do know that I needed to enable output to the TV in this menu. I have no idea if your dv4000 has anything like what I just described and my laptop is 2.5 years old, but I am willing to bet that you haven't enabled the TV as an output source. Good luck.
     
    Locke Weltall, Feb 2, 2006
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  6. msachania

    msachania Notebook Enthusiast

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    nope dont have none of those lol

    seems hopeless
     
    msachania, Feb 2, 2006
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    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    My TV can only recognize the S-video if I switch to S-video input after I have turned on S-video out on my laptop. My DV4000 with x700 does have a place for TV setting but I never need to go there to activate S-video out. I hope it is not a hardware problem. If it is, one potential remedy (besides sending it in for repair) is to get an XC2000 cable ($60 at techexcess.net) if your dv4000 has the Expansion Port 2. It has another S-video output (and composite too) on it.
     
    billcsho, Feb 3, 2006
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