8.4 Switching Between Handheld and TV Modes

To switch between handheld mode and TV mode, simply attach and detach the ADEV to and from the Nintendo Switch dock. Switching between handheld mode and TV mode changes the video and audio output destination in addition to affecting the performance.

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Video and audio output can only be sent either to a TV or the ADEV.

Using the ADEV Alone
Switching to TV Mode

The ADEV switches to TV mode when it is attached to the Nintendo Switch dock.

When switching to TV mode, check the following.

  • Is the Nintendo Switch dock properly connected to an AC adapter?
  • Is the Nintendo Switch dock properly connected to the TV via an HDMI cable?
Switching to Handheld Mode

The ADEV switches to handheld mode when it is detached from the Nintendo Switch dock.

Using the ADEV Connected to a PC

As long as the ADEV is connected to a PC it is normally in TV mode.
However, you can make the ADEV operate in handheld mode by changing the operating mode policy to handheld.


Info

For more information about operating mode policies, see NintendoSDK Documents > Features > Basic Features > oe Library > Manual > Features > Operating Modes.

 


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