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HP m1177a, m1299a, m1050y (PJ720AV), m1050e (PU061AV), m1050y (PU060AV), m1050e (PJ622AV) manual B C A

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4 If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable (A) to the Video In jack on the TV to the composite Video Out jack (C) on the back of the PC.

B C

5 If your TV has a composite video jack and your PC has only an S-video connector, plug an S-video to composite video adapter cable into the TV Out S-video (B) connector on the back of the PC. Connect a composite video cable, to the S-video to composite video adapter cable.

Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the TV In (Video In or Video Input) (A) connector on your TV.

Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source; refer to the documentation for your TV set.

Enable the image for the TV.

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HP m1177a, m1299a, m1050y (PJ720AV), m1050e (PU061AV), m1050y (PU060AV), m1050e (PJ622AV), m1297c, m1297a, m1288a, m1280n B C A

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HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide ii HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Table of Contents iv HP Media Center PC User’s Guide A note describes important information you need How to Use This Guideor damage to equipment or data Read and follow all warnings Safety InformationAC Power Safety Warnings Safety and ComfortUpdates from HP Getting HelpHelp and Support Center Utility Programs4 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Setup PosterWarranty and Support Guide HP Web Site Support2 Click Help and Support 3 Click Connect to Customer Support Application and System Recovery ProgramsHP Media Center Software Guide Instant Support6 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Online GuidesMicrosoft Web Site where to get help InventoryPC Components warrantyComponents may vary by model Media Center componentsSome PC components listed on this page are not included with your PC Setting Up the PCPC Installation Overview 10 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Setting up the PCLocation and number Front of PCof connectors may D E F G H I J K L M N OS T U V W X Back of PCP Q R Location on PC Front and Back PC ConnectorsConnector or IconLocation on PC Connector14 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide or IconSelect models only Connecting to the MonitorConnecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LANconnector on the back Connecting the Wireless LANThe wireless LAN antenna connector isConnecting the Remote Sensor Cancel Connecting the TV Signal SourceConnecting the FM Radio Antenna Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PCConnecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC Center PC is in When your Mediareduced power To connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the PCTo disconnect an HP Personal Media Drive devices are not Connecting to Other Devices22 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Some peripheralSelect the signal source for TV in the Media Center program settings Connecting the Television SignalUsing the TV Cables 24 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the TV Signal SourceLocation and number of connectors may vary by model A B C DWall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting the Television Signal 28 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide L M K Connecting the Television SignalAA BB CC DD J E Connecting to a TV Using the TV as a MonitorCables for connecting to a TV B C A Ge Force FX tab Viewing the PC image on the TV32 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide nView tabnView tab disabling Disabling the TV optionDisplays tab Your TV must be connected to the PC to change the displayYour TV must be Disconnecting the TVGe Force FX tab disabling 1 Click the Ge Force FX xxxx tab Displays tab disabling3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSound Connector Types Connector36 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Sound Connector Functions3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card A B C D E F Sound Connectordigital out orange connects to a digital audio device with Speaker ConfigurationsSound Connector DescriptionAlways turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card Speaker types3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers40 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system Select models only Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card 42 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideY adapter and extension cables are purchased separately Connecting the PC to a Home Audio SystemY adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers left and right 2.1 home stereo installationA PC back panel connectors 3, 6, or Sound Card B Y adapter cables This is only a suggested configuration. Your systemB C DEFG 6/5.1 home audio installationA PC back panel connectors 3, 6, or Sound Card B Y adapter cables This is only a suggested configuration. Your systemAlways turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system 6/5.1 home audio installation procedure3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound Card 46 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideSelect models only Connecting Digital AudioConfiguring Audio Output 3 is Three Connector 6 is Six Connector S is Sound CardChoose All Programs Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager48 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 3 Click Music . Click Multi-channel Sound4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab near 50 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Sound Effect Manager2 Choose Control Panel Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect ManagerUsing the Audio Wizard 5 Click the Speaker Configuration button near the top of the window52 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Retasking front panel connectorsDisabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager optional Enabling digital audio output with a sound card optional Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card6 speaker mode 5.1 channel Configuring Audio for Media CenterConfiguring Audio for the WinDVD Player 4 Select Audio Output Configuration2.1 speaker system Adjusting the VolumeUsing Headphones Locating the volume icon6/5.1 to 8/7.1 speaker system Using a MicrophoneConnecting a microphone 3 Connector only2 Choose Control Panel Resolving Sound Issues6 Connector only Selecting recording devices58 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Open Easy Internet Sign-up Starting the PCStarting the PC for the First Time Selecting an ISPUsing the Start menu Media Center PC Desktop ViewUse it to Desktop shortcuts Select models onlyIcon OpensImportant Information About Recorded TV Programs Making Recovery DiscsHP Products Work Better Together Transferring Old PC Information to a New PCSelect models only Using Software ProgramsProtecting the PC Select models only Using HP Organize SoftwareUsing PC Help & Tools Turning Off the PCStandby mode tips Manual Standby ModePutting the PC into standby Taking the PC out of standbyManual Hibernation Mode 2 Click Control Panel Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present 4 Click Power Options68 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Installing SoftwareUsing the Keyboard Using the PC HardwareFeature Special Keyboard ButtonsAccess buttons FeatureIcon Configuring the keyboard buttonsFeature Media control or playback buttonsA B C Using the MouseWireless Keyboard Set Wireless receiver45˚ 26 feet 8 meters Remote Control74 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Installing the remote control batteriesUse alkaline batteries in the remote control 4-Slot Reader Location Memory Card ReaderCard Insert the MediaUnderstanding the in-use light Using the memory card readermedia when the in Formatting a memory cardSafely Remove Hardware Utility Troubleshooting the memory card reader78 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Installing an HP Camera Docking Stationbracket comes with The camera bracketclips onto the camera dock base. This80 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide 8 Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station 7 Place the HP digital camera E into the camera docking station82 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Solution TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Problemb Click Turn Off Computer. c Click Restart ProblemSolutionThe computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working 84 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideSurround sound isn’t working ProblemSolution The computer doesn’t make any soundTroubleshooting of the special or ProblemSolution When I push onework, even though ProblemSolution The monitor doesn’tMy software stopped working ProblemSolutionI am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything My remote control doesn’t work2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager ProblemSolution90 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide ProblemSolutionThe memory card reader won’t read my memory card a Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties ProblemSolutionMy DVD won’t play ProblemSolution Codec errors areIndex Page