Index

recovery programs, using 140 registering for updates 129 remote control

button functions 14 installing batteries 17 maximum range 16 troubleshooting 144 using with your TV 64

remote IR transmitter cable connection connecting 90

importance of placement 88 location 89

relation to cable box and satellite receiver 88 troubleshooting 144

removing CD/DVD 148

personal media drive 117 replacing

batteries in keyboard 13 batteries in remote control 17 hard drive 155

requirements, network connections 107

reset procedure, HP Digital Entertainment Center 146 resolution, adjusting desktop display 137

router, connecting to 114

safety information 19 satellite receiver

connecting one unit 84 connecting two units 86 dual tuner option 74

setting up using Media Center 126 scanner, connecting 116

sensor, remote IR transmitter cable connection, connecting 90

speaker types, supported 37

speakers

2.0system setup 43

2.1system setup

with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51

4.1 system setup

with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52

5.1 system setup

with digital speakers 55 with passive speakers 46 with powered speakers 53

7.1 system setup

with passive speakers 47 with powered speakers 54 configuring audio settings 132

configuring using Media Center 127 connecting monitor speakers 56 testing using Media Center 133 troubleshooting surround sound 142 troubleshooting volume problems 142

subwoofer

for digital speaker setup 55

for monitor speaker installation 56

support for HP Digital Entertainment Center 151 supported

5.1digital audio formats 48 network connection types 107 speaker types 37

surround sound, troubleshooting 142 S-video

connection requirements 60 jack and cable compatibility 97 location on front panel 4

switching audio video using your monitor 70 using your receiver 68 using your TV 66

switching, between dual displays 134 synchronizing the keyboard 123, 147 system components, inventory of 31

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