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Connecting Video

Equipment

This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video input and audio/video output options and connections. Your system may have different components.

Chapter Contents:

“Video Equipment Overview” on page 96

“Typical Video Equipment Connections” on page 98

“VCR Connection” on page 99

“Video Camera Connection” on page 103

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Contents

HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide A note describes important information you need Warnings and notesSafety Information Table of ContentsInstallation Overview Connecting AudioConnecting TV Source In Connecting Video OutConnecting Video Equipment Connecting the NetworkTroubleshooting Initial ConfigurationAppendix Replacing the Hard Drivevi HP Digital Entertainment Center Welcome Before You BeginBefore You Begin Chapter ContentsProduct features Benefits and FeaturesBenefits 2 HP Digital Entertainment CenterFront Panel Functional OverviewBefore You Begin CD/DVDComments FunctionBehind Left Door Front AV inputs - see belowRemoving media when the in-use light is blinking may cause damage Memory Card ReaderBefore You Begin Memory card readersLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Back PanelConnector TypeBefore You Begin ConnectorType ColorType ConnectorColor Supported formatBefore You Begin ConnectorType ColorLeft, Right mouse button KeyboardTrackBall IconIcon Before You BeginDescription Before You Begin12 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wireless Keyboard OperationUse only alkaline batteries in the keyboard Before You Begin Replacing the Keyboard BatteriesBefore You Begin Remote Control Buttons Remote ControlFeatures and location may vary VolumeA B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Before You BeginAF Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE PlayAD Enter Remote Control OperationAE Print AF LEDBefore You Begin Installing the Remote Control BatteriesUse only alkaline batteries in the remote Before You Begin18 HP Digital Entertainment Center AC Power Safety Warnings Safety InformationSafety Information Chapter Contents20 HP Digital Entertainment Center Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment CenterSafety Information Safety Information22 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Overview Installation OverviewChapter Contents Installation Overview24 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Audio/Video ConnectionsSystem Integration Overview InstallationInstallation Overview Audio/Video flowBack Panel System DiagramConfigurations may vary 26 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInstallation Front PanelConfigurations may vary Installation Overview28 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation GuidelinesSetting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center Basic Set UpInstallation Installation Overview30 HP Digital Entertainment Center 8 Optional StepRequired Steps continued Installation Overview InventoryRefer to the Warranty and Support Guide Installation OverviewCable Cables IncludedName DescriptionInstallation Overview Optional Cables not IncludedInstallation Overview Cable34 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting CablesAdditional equipment Connecting Audio Connecting AudioStereo HP Digital Entertainment CenterAudio Overview Audio Output ConnectorsConnector NameSpeaker Types Sound Connector JacksAudio amplifiers Connecting AudioSpeaker Speaker ConfigurationsHome audio systemConnecting Audio Connecting AudioSpeaker Home audioAudio system Typical Audio ConnectionDescription Then seeTV Audio Connection Connecting TV AudioTV AUDIO IN Connecting AudioAV Receiver Equipment Overview AV Receiver Audio ConnectionSelect the configuration that most closely matches your home system, see2 Channel AV Receiver 2.0 Home Stereo InstallationAUDIO IN L R Connecting Audio2.1 Channel AV Receiver 2.1 Home Stereo InstallationAUDIO IN L R 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionConnecting Audio 4.1 Home Theater AudioConnecting Audio AUDIO IN 4.1 Channel AV ReceiverAUDIO IN 5.1 Home Theater Audio5.1 Channel AV Receiver 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionConnecting Audio 7.1 Home Theater AudioConnecting Audio AUDIO IN48 HP Digital Entertainment Center Digital Home Theater AudioSome AV receivers can generate upmix the Connecting Audio Connecting AudioDigital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection DIGITAL AUDIO INY adapter cables Powered Speaker Audio ConnectionSelect the configuration that most closely matches your home system, seeSubwoofer AC 2.1 Powered SpeakersConnecting Audio 2.1 powered speaker installationSubwoofer 4.1 Powered Speakers4.1 powered speaker installation 52 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAC Center Speaker 5.1 Powered SpeakersConnecting Audio Typical 5.1 powered speaker installationSubwoofer 7.1 Powered SpeakersAC Center Speaker Typical 7.1 powered speaker installationConnecting Audio Digital Powered SpeakersDigital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown Connecting AudioMonitor speaker installation 2.0 shown Monitor SpeakersMonitor Audio Out 56 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAudio In Connections ConnectingAudio Connecting AudioFM Radio Roof Antenna FM Radio AntennaFM Antenna Choose oneConnecting Video Out Connecting Video OutHP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents60 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out OverviewVideo Out Connection Overview Connecting Video Out Video Output ConnectorsLocation and number of connectors may vary by model ConnectorOverview Component Video SettingsConnector HP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite videoTV Display Overview Audio and Video Switching OverviewConnecting Video Out Connecting Video Out64 HP Digital Entertainment Center Using the Remote Control with Your TVConnecting Video Out Typical Video Out ConnectionsDisplay/video configuration Connecting Video Out66 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out to TVConnecting Video OutConnecting Video Out for initial setup68 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out from AV Receiver to TVProcedure Component * Choose one and keep TV INsame type as AV Receiver In AV RECEIVER OUTMONITOR IN Video Out to MonitorChoose one VGA DVIConnecting Video Out Video Out to TV and MonitorProcedure Connecting Video OutMONITOR IN TV INChoose one Choose oneConnecting TV Source In Connecting TV Source InChapter Contents Connecting TV Source InTV Source Connectors Overview TV Signal Source OverviewTV Source Overview 74 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting TV Source In TV Source ConnectorsLocation and number of connectors may vary by model ConnectorType ConnectorColor 76 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting TV Source In Typical TV Source ConnectionsDisplay/video configuration ConnectorCable Only Cable ConnectionTV signal source Cable 78 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting TV Source In Cable Only with SplitterConnecting TV Source In Wall80 HP Digital Entertainment Center One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable ReceiverTV signal source - one cable TV or digital cable box TV Source InConnecting TV Source In Connecting82 HP Digital Entertainment Center Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable ReceiversTV signal source - two digital cable boxes select models only Connecting TV Source InConnecting TV Source In Source84 HP Digital Entertainment Center Satellite ConnectionOne Satellite Receiver Connecting TV Source In ChooseTV signal source - one satellite receiver Connecting TV Source In86 HP Digital Entertainment Center Two Satellite ReceiversSource In Connecting TVTV signal source - two satellite receivers select models only Connecting TV Source In88 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared Transmitter ConnectionInfrared Transmitter Overview Connecting TV Source In Connecting TV Source InInfrared Transmitter connection one set-top-box Infrared Transmitter connection two set-top-boxes select models only90 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared Transmitter InstallationConnecting TV Source In Connecting TV Source InCable or Satellite Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter Remove tapeTV signal source - TV antenna Antenna ConnectionRoof TV Antenna Coaxial 92 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTV signal source - TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter Connecting TV Source InConnecting TV Source In Roof Antenna Coaxial94 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Video Equipment Connecting Video EquipmentChapter Contents Connecting Video EquipmentVideo Equipment Overview ConnectorsLocation and number of connectors may vary by model ConnectorDVD Player Video Equipment Connection OverviewConnecting Video Equipment Connecting Video EquipmentDisplay/video configuration Typical Video Equipment ConnectionsTV source type CamcorderVCR Direct in Connection VCR ConnectionEquipment Connecting Video EquipmentWall Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial CableCable Set-top-box WallConnecting Video Equipment EquipmentConnectingVideo Wall102 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wall to set-top-box VCR to TV using coaxial cable add with a splitterSplitter VCR OUTVideo Camera Connection Connecting a Digital Video CameraConnecting Video Equipment Connectors4-Pin FireWireIEEE DigitalConnecting Video Equipment Recognizing the camera3 Click Performance and Maintenance Connecting Video EquipmentConnecting an analog camera for video input capture Connecting an Analog CamcorderConnectors ProcedureConnecting the Connecting the NetworkInternet NetworkLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Peripheral Connection OverviewConnector FireWire IEEE 1394, 4-pin DV input/outputLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Connecting the NetworkConnector Connecting the NetworkNetwork configuration Typical Network ConnectionsConnection InternetConnecting the Network Connecting the Wireless Network AntennaWireless Router Internet connection Connecting the Network112 HP Digital Entertainment Center To connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting the Network Connecting a DSL/Cable ModemConnecting the Network DSL/Cable ModemRouter Connecting Through a RouterDSL/Cable Modem InternetDigital Still Camera USB Device ConnectionConnecting the Network Connecting the NetworkUSB device connection front panel Other USB DevicesUSB device connection back panel 116 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting the Network Connecting an HP Personal Media DriveConnecting the Network HP Personal Media DriveRunning the HP Personal Media Drive Utility Installing an HP Personal Media DriveHP Personal Media Drive installation 2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media DriveConnecting the Network Disconnecting an HP Personal Media DriveDisconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Network120 HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration Initial ConfigurationChapter Contents See “Safety Information” on pageStarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time Installing the Keyboard Batteries InitialInitial Start Up Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver on the TVInitial Configuration Syncing the KeyboardSee “Safety Information” on page Initial Configuration124 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Test the keyboard. Move the trackball and see if the cursor movesInitial Configuration Windows WelcomeInitial Configuration b Do not turn off your system during this one126 HP Digital Entertainment Center Media Center First-RunRequired Set-up Initial Configuration Optional Set-upInitial Configuration 2 Click Settings If Your Connections Don’t Workb TV 128 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness Set up Virus ProtectionRegister with HP Initial ConfigurationConnecting Headphones Configuring AudioConnecting a Microphone Selecting recording devicesConfiguration Adjusting the VolumeLocating the volume icon Initialsettings Configuring Audio Outputsetting ProcedureConfiguring audio for the DVD Player Configuring audio for Media CenterInitial Configuration Initial ConfigurationConfiguring Video Output Configuring VideoDual screen Changing screensInitial Configuration Viewing the screen image on a second display5 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then You can also click on the Display SettingsDisabling the dual screen option Disconnecting the TV2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution 136 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguration Adjusting the Desktop Display2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution Initial Configuration138 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring the Keyboard ButtonsHP Settings Installing SoftwareUtility Programs Initial ConfigurationHP Digital Entertainment Center System UtilitiesHelp & Tools 140 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTroubleshooting TroubleshootingChapter Contents TroubleshootingAudio Problems and SolutionsProblem SolutionProblem VideoSolution I am using a TV withSolution ProblemMy remote control signal from theProblem SystemSolution I installed a new printerSolution ProblemUsing the On button to resetSolution ProblemWhen I push one of the TroubleshootingSolution ProblemThe TV or monitor doesn’t work, evenProblem TroubleshootingSolution errorsSolution Problemerrors Codec errors areHelp and Support Center Getting HelpHP Support Troubleshooting152 HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support GuideHP Web Site Support HP Customer Care Application and System Recovery ProgramsOnline Guides TroubleshootingMicrosoft Web Site Updates from HP2 Click Updates from HP, and then Re-enable Updates from HPAppendix Replacing the Hard Drive ProcedureImportant Information About Recorded TV Programs Appendix156 HP Digital Entertainment Center Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive158 HP Digital Entertainment Center Index IndexIndex 160 HP Digital Entertainment Center Index Index162 HP Digital Entertainment Center Index Index164 HP Digital Entertainment Center