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HP 2307890A manual HP Digital Entertainment Center

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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 121Index 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 belowMemory Card Reader Memory card readers Name Slot Supports Insert mediaConnector 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 TrackballLeft, right Mouse button TrackBall KeyboardIcon Description Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application Wireless Keyboard Operation Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboardReplacing the Keyboard Batteries Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsFwd SkipAA Mute AB RecordedRemote Control Operation Installing the Remote Control BatteriesRemote operation Use only alkaline batteries in the remoteSafety Information AC Power Safety WarningsHP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Overview System Audio/Video Connections System IntegrationOverview Audio/Video flowConfigurations may vary System DiagramBack Panel Front Panel CD/DVDInstallation Guidelines Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup locationOpen cabinet Actual home setup may vary Placement and Ventilation RequirementsCabinet Front Cabinet Back Wall ClearanceBasic Setup Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment CenterOptional step Recommended after basic setup Inventory Name PictureCables Included Cable Name DescriptionOptional Cables Not Included Cable Name Max quantity DescriptionConnecting cables Additional equipmentConnecting 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 OverviewHome Stereo Installation Audio system connectionMultichannel 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 connectionPowered Speaker Audio Connection Adapter cablesSelect the cable that most closely matches Your home system Adapter cables and extension cables are sold separatelyPowered Speakers Powered speaker installationSubwoofer Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation Center SpeakerDigital Powered Speakers Digital powered speaker installation 5.1 shownMonitor speaker installation 2.0 shown Monitor SpeakersAudio Out Connections Audio OUTFM Radio Antenna FM radio antenna cable external or internal connectionConnecting Video Out Video Out Overview Video Out Connection OverviewVideo Out Connectors Connector Type Color Cable typeComponent format Desktop resolution Component Video SettingsTV Display Overview Audio and Video Switching Overview Using the Remote Control with Your TVDisplay/video configuration See Typical Video Out ConnectionsVideo Out to TV Standard High Definition Display MonitorChoose 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 receiverVideo Out to Monitor Monitor outVideo 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 TVAdditional Hdtv Information What is HDTV?About digital TV in Media Center TV Source Connectors Overview Connecting a set-top boxTV Source Connectors Connector Type Color Cable Display/video TV source type Configuration Connector See Typical TV Source ConnectionsTV source type Display/video Configuration Connector See Antenna Connection TV signal source TV antennaAntenna Ntsc TV signal source Hdtv antenna Antenna AtscHdtv and standard signal source TV antenna Antenna Ntsc and AtscCable 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 NtscOne Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Ntsc TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box Ntsc TV SourceTwo Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers TV signal source two digital cable boxes Ntsc Satellite Connection One Satellite Receiver NtscTV signal source one satellite receiver Ntsc Two Satellite Receivers Ntsc Source Infrared Transmitter Connection Infrared Transmitter OverviewInfrared Transmitter connection one set-top box Set-top box Box only Infrared TransmitterInfrared Transmitter Installation Remove tape Connecting Video Equipment Connectors Video Equipment OverviewVideo Equipment Connection Overview DVD playerTypical 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 boxConnecting Video Equipment Splitter Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ConnectorsVideo Camera Connection EquipmentConnect a digital video camcorder front panel Connect a digital video camcorder back panelClick Performance and Maintenance Recognizing the digital video camcorderConnecting 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 separatelyPeripheral Connection Overview Removable hard diskConnector Name Description Cable Connection Network configuration See Internet Typical Network ConnectionsConnecting the Wireless Network Antenna Wireless router Internet connectionInternet connection Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem DSL/Cable modem direct Internet connectionConnecting Through a Router Router Internet connectionUSB Device Connection Digital Still CameraDigital still camera connection front panel Digital still camera connection back panelUSB 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 utilityDisconnecting 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 StartupSynchronizing the Keyboard Initial Setup Wait Time Select Automatic Updates. Click NextWindows Welcome Do not turn off your system during this oneOptional Setup Required SetupMedia Center First Run Click Settings If Your Connections Don’t WorkAdjusting 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 ProcedureConfiguring audio for Media Center Configuring audio for the DVD playerConfiguring 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 SingleAdjusting the Desktop Display Disconnecting the TVAdjusting 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 ButtonsRegistering 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 ProgramsUsing Standby Mode and Quick Resume Mode System utilitiesChanging the Standby Mode Power Setting Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power SettingPlace a check mark in the Enable Quick Resume Using the Media Center Optimization Utility Click Media CenterHP Digital Entertainment Center Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions AudioSolution HP Digital EntertainmentCenter doesn’t Make any soundVideo Out to TV onMy remote control Signal fromRemote control Doesn’t workSystem Using the On Button to resetOr part of it doesn’t Seem to be workingWhen I push one Special or multimedia Buttons onKeyboard, nothing HappensSolution TV or monitor Doesn’t work, evenThough the HP Digital Appears toExperiencing errors Codec errors areMemory card Reader won’t read mySolution My DVD won’t play ErrorsMy DVD won’t play a DVD audio disk Keep running outGetting Help Help and Support CenterHP Support Help and Support Center is onscreenWarranty and Support Guide HP Web Site SupportHP Customer Care Application and System Recovery ProgramsOnline Guides Updates from HP Microsoft Web SiteHP Digital Entertainment Center Safeguarding Recorded TV programs Before Replacing the Hard Disk DriveRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ReplacingHP 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