HP Digital Entertainment Center | HP 2307890A guide

6Gently turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right side up.

7Reconnect all cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Reconnect the power cable last.

8Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

9Test the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation.

10Recover your system using the recovery disk.

11Restore your data.

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HP 2307890A manual HP Digital Entertainment Center

Contents

HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide Sample warnings and notes are displayed on this Table of Contents Connecting Video Out Optional Setup 132 Connecting a Microphone 135Configuring Audio Output 138 Digital Still Camera 121 Index 179 Welcome Chapter ContentsHP Digital Entertainment Center Product features Benefits and FeaturesBenefits Front Panel Functional OverviewHP Personal Media Drive Bay Function Comments Behind left door Front AV inputs see below Memory Card Reader Memory card readers Name Slot Supports Insert media Connector Type Color Supported format Location, availability, and number of connectors may varyBack Panel Digital Audio Out Optical Gray RF Atsc Cleaning HP Digital Entertainment Center Cleaning the Keyboard and Trackball Left, right Mouse button TrackBall KeyboardIcon Description Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application Wireless Keyboard Operation Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Batteries Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Fwd SkipAA Mute AB Recorded Remote Control Operation Installing the Remote Control BatteriesRemote operation Use only alkaline batteries in the remote Safety Information AC Power Safety Warnings HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Overview System Audio/Video Connections System Integration Overview Audio/Video flow Configurations may vary System DiagramBack Panel Front Panel CD/DVD Installation Guidelines Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup location Open cabinet Actual home setup may vary Placement and Ventilation RequirementsCabinet Front Cabinet Back Wall Clearance Basic Setup Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center Optional step Recommended after basic setup Inventory Name Picture Cables Included Cable Name Description Optional Cables Not Included Cable Name Max quantity Description Connecting cables Additional equipment Connecting Audio Connector Name Color Description Cable Audio Output ConnectorsAudio Overview Speaker Types Sound Connector JacksAudio amplifiers Speaker Configurations If your 6.1 AV receiver Audio system Description See Typical Audio ConnectionThen see Basic TV audio setup Connecting TV AudioTV Audio Connection AV Receiver Audio Connection AV Receiver Equipment Overview Home Stereo Installation Audio system connection Multichannel audio system connection Home Theater Audio Digital Audio OUT HI Speed USB Ethernet Channel AV Receiver Digital Home Theater Audio Choose one Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Powered Speaker Audio Connection Adapter cablesSelect the cable that most closely matches Your home system Adapter cables and extension cables are sold separately Powered Speakers Powered speaker installation Subwoofer Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation Center Speaker Digital Powered Speakers Digital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown Monitor speaker installation 2.0 shown Monitor Speakers Audio Out Connections Audio OUT FM Radio Antenna FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection Connecting Video Out Video Out Overview Video Out Connection Overview Video Out Connectors Connector Type Color Cable type Component format Desktop resolution Component Video SettingsTV Display Overview Audio and Video Switching Overview Using the Remote Control with Your TV Display/video configuration See Typical Video Out Connections Video Out to TV Standard High Definition Display Monitor Choose one Video out to standard TVVideo out to high-definition capable Hdtv Video Out from AV Receiver to TV AV Receiver TV Out through AV receiver Video Out to Monitor Monitor out Video Out to TV and Monitor ProcedureDisplay Use with TV standard definition shown and monitor out HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source TV Source Overview TV Signal Source OverviewNtsc Standard TV Connecting an Atsc antenna Atsc high-definition TV Additional Hdtv Information What is HDTV?About digital TV in Media Center TV Source Connectors Overview Connecting a set-top box TV Source Connectors Connector Type Color Cable Display/video TV source type Configuration Connector See Typical TV Source Connections TV source type Display/video Configuration Connector See Antenna Connection TV signal source TV antennaAntenna Ntsc TV signal source Hdtv antenna Antenna Atsc Hdtv and standard signal source TV antenna Antenna Ntsc and Atsc Cable Connection TV signal source Ntsc cable and Atsc UHF/VHF antennaCable Ntsc and Antenna Atsc HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source HP Digital Entertainment Center Source TV signal source Ntsc cable Cable Only Ntsc One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Ntsc TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box Ntsc TV Source Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers TV signal source two digital cable boxes Ntsc Satellite Connection One Satellite Receiver Ntsc TV signal source one satellite receiver Ntsc Two Satellite Receivers Ntsc Source Infrared Transmitter Connection Infrared Transmitter Overview Infrared Transmitter connection one set-top box Set-top box Box only Infrared Transmitter Infrared Transmitter Installation Remove tape Connecting Video Equipment Connectors Video Equipment Overview Video Equipment Connection Overview DVD player Typical Video Equipment Connections TV source type Display/video configuration SeeCamcorder VCR Direct In Connection VCR ConnectionVCR connection Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable Existing setups with and without set-top box Connecting Video Equipment Splitter Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ConnectorsVideo Camera Connection Equipment Connect a digital video camcorder front panel Connect a digital video camcorder back panel Click Performance and Maintenance Recognizing the digital video camcorder Connecting an analog camera for video input capture Connecting an Analog CamcorderConnect an analog video camera for source input Connecting the Network Peripheral devices are sold separately Peripheral Connection Overview Removable hard disk Connector Name Description Cable Connection Network configuration See Internet Typical Network Connections Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna Wireless router Internet connection Internet connection Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem DSL/Cable modem direct Internet connection Connecting Through a Router Router Internet connection USB Device Connection Digital Still CameraDigital still camera connection front panel Digital still camera connection back panel USB device connection front panel Other USB DevicesUSB device connection back panel Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive Installing an HP Personal Media Drive HP Personal Media Drive installationClick More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration To set up your system Installing the Keyboard Batteries InitialUse only AA alkaline batteries in the keyboard Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver and on the TV Initial Startup Synchronizing the Keyboard Initial Setup Wait Time Select Automatic Updates. Click NextWindows Welcome Do not turn off your system during this one Optional Setup Required SetupMedia Center First Run Click Settings If Your Connections Don’t Work Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness Connecting Headphones Configuring AudioConnecting a Microphone Selecting recording devices Adjusting the VolumeEnsure that the mute box is not checked Locating the volume icon Configuring Audio Output Media Center Speaker Settings DVD audio TV Audio Procedure Configuring audio for Media Center Configuring audio for the DVD player Configuring Video Output Configuring VideoDual screen Click Run multiple display wizard Viewing the screen image on a second displayControl Panel window Disabling the dual screen option Select Only use one display Single Adjusting the Desktop Display Disconnecting the TV Adjusting the Display in Media Center Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings Adjusting the Display from the DesktopDVD Playback Select Change the signal or HD format Hdtv Overscan Configuration Finding Atsc Hdtv and Standard TV Channels Tuning the Desktop DisplaySelect models only Adjusting the Video Image Configuring the System Configuring the Keyboard Buttons Registering with HP Setting Up Virus ProtectionClick More Programs, HP Support, and then Register Now HP Digital Entertainment Center Installing Software HP SettingsClick More Programs and then HP Settings Utility Programs Using Standby Mode and Quick Resume Mode System utilities Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power Setting Place a check mark in the Enable Quick Resume Using the Media Center Optimization Utility Click Media Center HP Digital Entertainment Center Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Audio Solution HP Digital EntertainmentCenter doesn’t Make any sound Video Out to TV on My remote control Signal fromRemote control Doesn’t work System Using the On Button to resetOr part of it doesn’t Seem to be working When I push one Special or multimedia Buttons onKeyboard, nothing Happens Solution TV or monitor Doesn’t work, evenThough the HP Digital Appears to Experiencing errors Codec errors areMemory card Reader won’t read my Solution My DVD won’t play ErrorsMy DVD won’t play a DVD audio disk Keep running out Getting Help Help and Support CenterHP Support Help and Support Center is onscreen Warranty and Support Guide HP Web Site Support HP Customer Care Application and System Recovery ProgramsOnline Guides Updates from HP Microsoft Web Site HP Digital Entertainment Center Safeguarding Recorded TV programs Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Index HP Digital Entertainment Center Index Sdtv Index HP Digital Entertainment Center