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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.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A iPod that plays video
An iPod A/V cable
A TV

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.

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.

Tip: 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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  • 1:14 she really needs to brush

  • nonsense

    tube TVs are top of the line right now :P

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  • Like this if you love christmas!!!!

  • ho ho ho i shouldn't be watching this video i don't have video inputs ho ho ho

  • i found something like this at dollar tree :D itll play my music on my tv but not show video.good for a buck :D

  • she does

  • @maygvang yeah I have one it doesn't play on your ipod but your TV instead your tv just shows a picture like music

  • official ipod av cable is quite expensive about £40/$60. Go on ebay and find a cheaper one. Can get an unofficial one for about £5/$8 free shipping.

  • can i use that cable with my ipod touch 2nd gen please do tell

  • can i use that cable with my ipod touch 2nd gen

  • what an asshole you should be to buy an av cable and dont know how to hook it to your tv.

    This video is fail and sutes only for old retard people

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