HP m7280in, m7248hk, m7181.uk, m7260in, m7288d, m7288a manual HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

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Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV

1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup.

2 Connect an additional cable:

Using S-video cable (not included): Connect an additional S-video cable to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-video In connector on the back of the PC.

Or

Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. Connect the other end of the cable to the S-video to composite video adapter cable; connect the adapter to the S-video In connector on the back of the PC.

3 When using a composite video or S-video cable, you must also plug audio cables (not provided) from your satellite or set-top box into the Audio In right (red) and Audio In left (white) connectors on the back of the PC.

4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on your set-top box or satellite box. This allows the PC to change the channel on the box. See “Connecting the Remote Sensor” on page 16.

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Contents HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide USA Table of Contents Iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide PC Setup Tips Before Getting StartedUtility Programs Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC Safety and ComfortUpdates from HP Online GuidesSelecting an Internet Service Provider HP Products Work Better TogetherTransferring Old PC Information to a New PC Open Easy Internet Sign-upInstalling Software Protecting the PCSetting Up the PC Front-Panel PC ConnectorsConnector Icon/label Description and function Back-Panel PC Connectors SerialConnector Icon/label Description and functionLine Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC Found New Hardware message appearsConnecting to Other Devices Some peripheral devices are not included with the PCConnecting the Television Signal Using TV CablesLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Audio and Video CablesRF inputs on your PC Using the Analog Video Cable Select models onlyHP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tunerConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal Using the TV as a Monitor Cables for connecting to a TVConnecting to a TV Connecting the Television Signal HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click nView Display Settings Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics CardChanging the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Disconnecting the TV Viewing the PC image on the TVDisabling the TV option Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Sound Connector TypesThat came with your speakers Connector Description Is three connectors Is six connectors Is sound cardConnector Description Illustration Type Sound connector DescriptionSpeaker Configurations Name Speaker system SeeConnecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers Speaker typesConnecting 4.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers Following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Home audio installation PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Configuring Audio Output Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager Choose All Programs Click Multi-channel Sound ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab near Sound Effect Manager Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager Sound Effect Manager control screensRetasking front-panel connectors Digital-in to Digital-out pass through modeConfiguring Audio Output with a Sound Card Enabling digital audio output with a sound card optionalConfiguring Audio for Media Center Configuring Audio for WinDVD PlayerSelect Speaker Configuration Using Headphones Using a 2.1 speaker systemUsing a 6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Connectors onlyResolving Sound Issues Using the PC Hardware Using the KeyboardAccess buttons Icon Feature Description or functionConfiguring the keyboard buttons Media control or playback buttonsIcon Label Description Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting the remote controlMemory Card Reader Using the memory card reader Formatting a memory cardUnderstanding the in-use light Troubleshooting the memory card reader Safely Remove Hardware UtilityUsing Your Storage or Docking Bay Installing an HP Camera Docking StationOUT Installing an iPod Dock HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide MMC / SD Connecting the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting AudioVideo Codec errors are occurring when I play certain files My PC is experiencing video errorsMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t work System and HardwareDevice Manager Memory card reader won’t read my memory card Index VCR 18 front-panel connectors USB Part Number
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