Connecting Video Out | HP 2307890A specs

Connecting Video Out

This chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or display monitor, so you can watch TV and view the screen. It includes the most typical, and some advanced, video output options.

You must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. HP Digital Entertainment Centers support many different video options, connections, and configurations of TVs and monitors. Your system may have different equipment.

Chapter Contents:

“Video Out Overview” on page 58

“Typical Video Out Connections” on page 62

“Video Out to TV” on page 63

“Video Out from AV Receiver to TV” on page 65

“Video Out to Monitor” on page 67

“Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 68

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Contents

HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide Sample warnings and notes are displayed on this Table of Contents Connecting Video Out Digital Still Camera 121 Optional Setup 132Connecting a Microphone 135 Configuring Audio Output 138 Index 179 Chapter Contents WelcomeHP Digital Entertainment Center Benefits and Features Product featuresBenefits Functional Overview Front PanelHP Personal Media Drive Bay Behind left door Front AV inputs see below Function Comments Memory card readers Name Slot Supports Insert media Memory Card Reader Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary Connector Type Color Supported formatBack Panel Digital Audio Out Optical Gray RF Atsc Cleaning the Keyboard and Trackball Cleaning HP Digital Entertainment Center Keyboard Left, right Mouse button TrackBallIcon Description Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard Wireless Keyboard Operation Replacing the Keyboard Batteries Remote Control Buttons Remote Control AB Recorded FwdSkip AA Mute Use only alkaline batteries in the remote Remote Control OperationInstalling the Remote Control Batteries Remote operation AC Power Safety Warnings Safety Information HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Overview System Integration System Audio/Video Connections Audio/Video flow Overview System Diagram Configurations may varyBack Panel CD/DVD Front Panel Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup location Installation Guidelines Placement and Ventilation Requirements Open cabinet Actual home setup may varyCabinet Front Wall Clearance Cabinet Back Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center Basic Setup Optional step Recommended after basic setup Name Picture Inventory Cable Name Description Cables Included Cable Name Max quantity Description Optional Cables Not Included Additional equipment Connecting cables Connecting Audio Audio Output Connectors Connector Name Color Description CableAudio Overview Sound Connector Jacks Speaker TypesAudio amplifiers Speaker Configurations If your 6.1 AV receiver Typical Audio Connection Audio system Description SeeThen see Connecting TV Audio Basic TV audio setupTV Audio Connection AV Receiver Equipment Overview AV Receiver Audio Connection Audio system connection Home Stereo Installation Multichannel audio system connection Home Theater Audio Digital Audio OUT HI Speed USB Ethernet Channel AV Receiver Digital Home Theater Audio Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Choose one Adapter cables and extension cables are sold separately Powered Speaker Audio ConnectionAdapter cables Select the cable that most closely matches Your home system Powered speaker installation Powered Speakers Subwoofer Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation Center Speaker Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation Digital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown Digital Powered Speakers Monitor Speakers Monitor speaker installation 2.0 shown Audio OUT Audio Out Connections FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection FM Radio Antenna Connecting Video Out Video Out Connection Overview Video Out Overview Connector Type Color Cable type Video Out Connectors Component Video Settings Component format Desktop resolutionTV Display Overview Using the Remote Control with Your TV Audio and Video Switching Overview Typical Video Out Connections Display/video configuration See Standard High Definition Display Monitor Video Out to TV Video out to standard TV Choose oneVideo out to high-definition capable Hdtv Video Out from AV Receiver to TV TV Out through AV receiver AV Receiver Monitor out Video Out to Monitor Procedure Video Out to TV and MonitorDisplay Use with TV standard definition shown and monitor out HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source TV Signal Source Overview TV Source OverviewNtsc Standard TV Atsc high-definition TV Connecting an Atsc antenna What is HDTV? Additional Hdtv InformationAbout digital TV in Media Center Connecting a set-top box TV Source Connectors Overview TV Source Connectors Connector Type Color Cable Typical TV Source Connections Display/video TV source type Configuration Connector See TV source type Display/video Configuration Connector See TV signal source TV antenna Antenna ConnectionAntenna Ntsc Antenna Atsc TV signal source Hdtv antenna Antenna Ntsc and Atsc Hdtv and standard signal source TV antenna TV signal source Ntsc cable and Atsc UHF/VHF antenna Cable ConnectionCable Ntsc and Antenna Atsc HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source HP Digital Entertainment Center Source Cable Only Ntsc TV signal source Ntsc cable One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Ntsc TV Source TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box Ntsc Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers TV signal source two digital cable boxes Ntsc One Satellite Receiver Ntsc Satellite Connection TV signal source one satellite receiver Ntsc Two Satellite Receivers Ntsc Source Infrared Transmitter Overview Infrared Transmitter Connection Set-top box Box only Infrared Transmitter Infrared Transmitter connection one set-top box Infrared Transmitter Installation Remove tape Connecting Video Equipment Video Equipment Overview Connectors DVD player Video Equipment Connection Overview TV source type Display/video configuration See Typical Video Equipment ConnectionsCamcorder VCR Connection VCR Direct In ConnectionVCR connection Existing setups with and without set-top box Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable Connecting Video Equipment Splitter Equipment Connecting a Digital Video CamcorderConnectors Video Camera Connection Connect a digital video camcorder back panel Connect a digital video camcorder front panel Recognizing the digital video camcorder Click Performance and Maintenance Connecting an Analog Camcorder Connecting an analog camera for video input captureConnect an analog video camera for source input Peripheral devices are sold separately Connecting the Network Removable hard disk Peripheral Connection Overview Connector Name Description Cable Typical Network Connections Connection Network configuration See Internet Wireless router Internet connection Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna Internet connection DSL/Cable modem direct Internet connection Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem Router Internet connection Connecting Through a Router Digital still camera connection back panel USB Device ConnectionDigital Still Camera Digital still camera connection front panel Other USB Devices USB device connection front panelUSB device connection back panel Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility Installing an HP Personal Media DriveHP Personal Media Drive installation Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial To set up your systemUse only AA alkaline batteries in the keyboard Initial Startup Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver and on the TV Synchronizing the Keyboard Do not turn off your system during this one Initial Setup Wait TimeSelect Automatic Updates. Click Next Windows Welcome Required Setup Optional SetupMedia Center First Run If Your Connections Don’t Work Click Settings Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness Configuring Audio Connecting HeadphonesConnecting a Microphone Adjusting the Volume Selecting recording devicesEnsure that the mute box is not checked Locating the volume icon Media Center Speaker Settings DVD audio TV Audio Procedure Configuring Audio Output Configuring audio for the DVD player Configuring audio for Media Center Configuring Video Configuring Video OutputDual screen Viewing the screen image on a second display Click Run multiple display wizardControl Panel window Select Only use one display Single Disabling the dual screen option Disconnecting the TV Adjusting the Desktop Display Adjusting the Display in Media Center Adjusting the Display from the Desktop Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video SettingsDVD Playback Select Change the signal or HD format Hdtv Overscan Configuration Tuning the Desktop Display Finding Atsc Hdtv and Standard TV ChannelsSelect models only Adjusting the Video Image Configuring the Keyboard Buttons Configuring the System Setting Up Virus Protection Registering with HPClick More Programs, HP Support, and then Register Now HP Digital Entertainment Center Utility Programs Installing SoftwareHP Settings Click More Programs and then HP Settings System utilities Using Standby Mode and Quick Resume Mode Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power Setting Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting Place a check mark in the Enable Quick Resume Click Media Center Using the Media Center Optimization Utility HP Digital Entertainment Center Troubleshooting Audio Problems and Solutions Make any sound Solution HP DigitalEntertainment Center doesn’t Out to TV on Video Doesn’t work My remote controlSignal from Remote control System Seem to be working Using the OnButton to reset Or part of it doesn’t Happens When I push oneSpecial or multimedia Buttons on Keyboard, nothing Appears to Solution TV or monitorDoesn’t work, even Though the HP Digital Reader won’t read my Experiencing errorsCodec errors are Memory card DVD audio disk Keep running out Solution My DVD won’t playErrors My DVD won’t play a Help and Support Center is onscreen Getting HelpHelp and Support Center HP Support HP Web Site Support Warranty and Support Guide Application and System Recovery Programs HP Customer CareOnline Guides Microsoft Web Site Updates from HP HP Digital Entertainment Center Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Safeguarding Recorded TV programs Removing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 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