How to Play IPod Videos on TV

Kelly  Brinks
You just tried putting an entire season of the TV show "24" on your iPod, but now Jack Bauer's face looks smaller than a postage stamp! Don't go blind - just dust off that TV set. Here is a great way to take the small screen on your Ipod and turn it into a big screen in your family room. Eliminate eye strain and headaches with this simple trick.

You Will Need:

- A iPod that plays video

- An iPod AV cable

- A TV

- An iPod power adapter (optional)

Step 1: Get the right cable

Make sure you have the right iPod AV cable. It should have an iPod dock connector, and RCA connectors for your TV.

Step 2: Hook dock connector to iPod

Hook up the dock connector to your iPod.

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.

Step 4: Set iPod to "TV Out"

Set your iPod to "TV Out."

Step 5: Find RCA inputs

Find the RCA inputs on the back of your TV.

If your TV doesn't have the right inputs, it may be time to get a new TV.


Step 6: Connect AV connectors to TV

Connect the AV connectors to your TV.

Step 7: Set your TV

Set your TV to the corresponding input.

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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