How to Play iPod Videos on TV
You just put an entire season of "24" on your iPod, but now Jack Bauer's face is smaller than a postage stamp! Don't go blind—just dust off that TV set.
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You Will Need
- A iPod that plays video
- An iPod A/V cable
- A TV
Steps
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Step 1
Get the right cable
Make sure you have the right iPod A/V cable. It should have an iPod dock connector, and RCA connectors for your TV.
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Step 2
Hook dock connector to iPod
Hook up the dock connector to your iPod.
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Step 3
Plug adapter into wall
Put the USB connector in the power adapter, and plug the adapter into the wall.You can skip this step if you want to use battery power.
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Step 4
Set iPod to "TV Out"
Set your iPod to 'TV Out.'
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Step 5
Find RCA inputs
Find the RCA inputs on the back of your TV.
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If your TV doesn’t have the right inputs, it may be time to get a new TV.
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Step 6
Connect AV connectors to TV
Connect the AV connectors to your TV.
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Step 7
Set your TV
Set your TV to the corresponding input.
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Step 8
Play video
Play the video on your iPod—it will show up on your TV.Ahhh, no more squinting at that tiny screen—welcome back to the future.
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The first portable TV was released by Sony in 1961; it was highly unreliable and was quickly discontinued.
