How to Watch a Video on a TV Connected to an iPod

You can watch a video on a TV connected to an iPod with the Apple iPod AV Cable. The iPod Video and iPod Photo both support TV out so you can watch videos or slideshows with audio and video outputted to your TV. Follow these steps to watch a video on a TV connected to an iPod.

Things You'll Need

• iPod
• iPod a/v cable
• Television

Instructions

1. Purchase an Apple iPod AV Cable. To make sure you get the official product, go online to the Apple Web site (see link below). Find it under "iPod Accessories" and click "Cables and Docks."

2. Connect the AV cable to your iPod. Plug the smaller end into the headphone jack where the earbuds go. Or plug it into the lineout port on a dock.

3. Find the RCA inputs on your TV. Look for the red, white and yellow jacks on the front, back or side of the TV.

4. Connect the RCA plugs to your TV. They should be color coded, but when they are not, connect the red plug to the right audio input, the white plug to the left audio input and the yellow plug into the video input.

5. Turn on your television and turn on your iPod. Begin playing a video or displaying a picture.

6. Find the right input. Press the "Input" or "Video" button on your TV or remote to scroll through the inputs until you see the video on the screen.

7. Enjoy your video!

Tips & Warnings

• Some TVs receive input from channel 3 or 4. Others have special channels for video that you can reach by flipping below 3.

• You can use an S-video cable and an Apple Universal iPod Dock for a sharper picture.

• For best results, set the iPod volume to about halfway and control the volume on your TV.

• Although iPod nanos and other models have color displays, only iPod Video and iPod Photo support "TV-Out."