HP z556, z558 manual After you first turn on your system

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4Turn on the TV/Display power. Turn power on to all other connected audio and video devices.

5Determine the formats that the TV/Display supports. For example: 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

Refer to your TV/Display documentation.

You may also find the TV supported format on the TV cabinet, or on the OSD (onscreen display).

Specifications for your TV model may also be available on the Web.

6Set the TV/Display input to match the HP Digital Entertainment Center video cable input.

7Make sure that the following items are connected and installed on your HP Digital Entertainment Center:

AC power source

Keyboard (Pull the battery tab.)

Audio Out

TV source

Remote control (Insert the Batteries.)

Video Out

Internet connection

8Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the first time by pressing the On/Standby power button.

After you first turn on your system

1Wait for the Windows® Welcome screen to appear. Click Next to set up your system. Do not turn off your system.

NOTE: The screen may flash on occasion. This occurs only during setup or setting changes and does not affect performance.

2Complete the initial Windows® setup wizard. Use the keyboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You hear music if the audio is connected. Click Finish.

3After a countdown and a blank screen, Windows restarts automatically. Do not turn off your system during this one time process.

4After the HP Digital Entertainment Center restarts, use the TV/Display Setup Wizard to optimize your TV/Display. Follow the onscreen instructions. See “TV/Display Setup Wizard” on page 5.

5Complete the Required Media Center setup wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions and answer any questions as required, to set up Internet and network connections.

6Complete the Optional Media Center setup wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions. (You may skip sections that do not apply to your setup and change the settings at a later time using Media Center.)

Configure tuners, TV signal, and Television Program Guide information.

Select and adjust Media Center display settings.

Set up speakers.

Teach the HP Digital Entertainment Center to control your cable TV or satellite receiver set-top box.

7Refer to the User’s Guide to complete the audio settings. Use this guide for the video settings.

Begin using your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

NOTE: See “Adjusting Video” on page 4 and run the TV/Display Setup Wizard again if the picture is not satisfactory after you have completed the setup procedure. See “Video Troubleshooting” on page 15 if you can’t see a picture.

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Contents Page USA Table of Contents Important Notes Video Out InformationOverview Before You BeginTV/Display Setup Setting Up Your TV/Display for the First TimePreparing your system After you first turn on your system Starting the TV/Display Setup Wizard Adjusting VideoResize adjustment availability Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings TV/Display Setup WizardFollow the onscreen instructions Video Out Action Composite Component Video Out shownComponent Pb, Pr Step Your settings may vary Your screen image may vary Change the screen size Video Out Action Video composite Adjustments onClick the Overscan Compensation button Hdtv Overscan CompensationAdjust Composite Video Video Screen Size Desktop Video Adjustments Check video Video TroubleshootingConnector Usage Problem See Video Common Video Out ProblemsVideo Out Connection Types Blank screen Connector Problem See Video compositeComponent Y, Pb, Pr Troubleshooting Component Video on Troubleshooting DVI onOversized screen Screen flashes Undersized screen with black borderDTV channel has audio but no video Sleep modeScreen flickers Unreadable screen textNo video after power on sequence Troubleshooting Composite and S-videoKeyboard does not work No video after changing the Video Out connection Check component video Troubleshooting Component VideoDVD does not play or an error appears on screen Component video troubleshooting chartProblem Screen image Solution See Blank screen blue, black, or distorted Blank Screen for SolutionClick Play DVD Video checklist Connect another Video Out Component Y, Pb, Pr Video Out Options Video compositeLine at bottom of the screen Wrong colors or erratic video on screenClick Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs Blank screen for Action Troubleshooting DVIRecovering your system with DVI or Blurred screen textPage Standard Video Out InformationTV/Display Types Video Out FormatsScanning system Display resolution/formatAspect ratio Panning Display Image SizeOverscan CroppingPlasma TV/Display Image Retention Important NotesPrinted
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