HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide
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Digital Still Camera 115
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Appendix Replacing Hard Drive 155
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Chapter Contents
Welcome
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Benefits and Features
Product features
Benefits
Functional Overview
Front Panel
HP Personal Media Drive Bay
Function Comments
Behind Left Door Front AV inputs see below
Memory Card Reader
Memory card readers Name Location Supports Insert media
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
Connector Type Color Supported format
Back Panel
DVI
Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000
Video TV Source 2 Black Analog
Keyboard
Left, Right mouse button TrackBall
Icon Description
Mail Opens an Internet e-mail
Wireless Keyboard Operation
Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
Fwd
Play
Stop
Skip
AE Print
Remote Control Operation
AD Enter
Remote operation
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Use only alkaline batteries in the remote
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AC Power Safety Warnings
Please read this important safety information
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Cleaning HP Digital Entertainment Center
Shipping HP Digital Entertainment Center
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Installation Overview
System Audio/Video Connections
System Integration
Overview
Audio/Video flow
System Diagram
Configurations may vary
Back Panel
Power
Front Panel
Installation Guidelines
Inches/5.08 cm or more
Basic Set Up
Setting up HP Digital Entertainment Center
Required Steps
Inventory
Name Picture
Cables Included
Cable Name Description
Optional Cables not Included
Cable Name Max quantity Description
Connecting Cables
Additional equipment
Connecting Audio
Audio Output Connectors
Connector Name Color Description
Audio Overview
Sound Connector Jacks
Speaker Types
Audio amplifiers
Speaker Configurations
If your 6.1 AV receiver
Typical Audio Connection
Audio system Description See
Then see
Connecting TV Audio
Basic TV audio setup
TV Audio Connection
AV Receiver Audio Connection
AV Receiver Equipment Overview
Home Stereo Installation
Multichannel audio system connection
Removable Antenna Activity
Home Theater Audio
Audio
Back
Channel AV Receiver
Digital Home Theater Audio
Choose one
Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection
Powered Speaker Audio Connection
Adapter cables
Select the cable that most closely matches Your home system
Powered Speakers
Powered speaker installation
Audio Audio 7.1 PRE-OUT Video
Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation
Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation
Center Speaker
Digital Powered Speakers
Digital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown
Choose one
Monitor speaker installation 2.0 shown
Monitor Speakers
Audio In Connections
Audio
FM Radio Antenna
FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection
Connecting Video Out
Video Out Overview
Video Out Connection Overview
Video Output Connectors
Connector Type Color
Component Video Settings
HP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite video
Component Format Desktop Resolution
Audio and Video Switching Overview
TV Display Overview
Using the Remote Control with Your TV
Display/video configuration See
Typical Video Out Connections
Video Out to TV
TV Out standard
TV Out high definition
Procedure
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV
Choose one
TV Out through AV receiver
Video Out to Monitor
Monitor out
Video Out to TV and Monitor
Display Use with
TV and monitor out
Connecting TV Source
TV Signal Source Overview
TV Source Connectors Overview
TV Source Overview
TV Source Connectors
Video S-VIDEO
Typical TV Source Connections
Satellite
Antenna
TV signal source Cable
Cable Connection
Cable Only
Cable Only with Splitter
One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver
TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box
TV Source
Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers
TV signal source two digital cable boxes select models only
Source
Satellite Connection
One Satellite Receiver
TV signal source one satellite receiver
TV Source
Two Satellite Receivers
TV signal source two satellite receivers select models only
Source
Infrared Transmitter Connection
Infrared Transmitter Overview
Infrared Transmitter connection one set-top-box
Cable TV Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter
Infrared Transmitter Installation
Cable or Satellite Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter
TV signal source TV antenna
Antenna Connection
TV signal source TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter
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Connecting Video Equipment
Connectors
Video Equipment Overview
Video Equipment Connection Overview
DVD Player
TV source type Display/video configuration See
Typical Video Equipment Connections
Camcorder
VCR Connection
VCR Direct in Connection
VCR connection
Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable
Existing setups with and without set-top-box
VCR
Splitter
Video Camera Connection
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
Connectors
Equipment
Connect a digital video camera front panel
Connect a digital video camera back panel
Click Performance and Maintenance
Recognizing the camera
Connecting an Analog Camcorder
Connecting an analog camera for video input capture
Connect an analog video camera for source input
Connecting the Network
Peripheral Connection Overview
Behind Right Door
Connector Name Description
Connection Network configuration See Internet
Typical Network Connections
Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna
Wireless Router Internet connection
Infrared Transmitter
Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem
DSL/Cable modem direct Internet connection
Connecting Through a Router
Router Internet connection
Digital still camera connection front panel
USB Device Connection
Digital Still Camera
Digital still camera connection back panel
Other USB Devices
USB device connection front panel
USB device connection back panel
Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive
Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive
HP Personal Media Drive installation
Running the HP Personal Media Drive Utility
Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive
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Initial Configuration
Initial Start Up
Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial
Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver on the TV
Use only AA alkaline batteries in the keyboard
Syncing the Keyboard
Keyboard Front Input Connect Video Audio Headphones MIC
Windows Welcome
Do not turn off your system during this one
Media Center First-Run
Required Set-up
Optional Set-up
Click Settings
If Your Connections Don’t Work
Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Front Panel
Set up Virus Protection
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness
Register with HP
Connecting a Microphone
Configuring Audio
Connecting Headphones
Selecting recording devices
Adjusting the Volume
Ensure that the mute box is not checked
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
Configuring Video Output
Dual screen
Viewing the screen image on a second display
Disconnecting the TV
Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution
Disabling the dual screen option
Adjusting the Desktop Display
Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance,
Configuring the Keyboard Buttons
Click More Programs, and then HP Settings
Installing Software
HP Settings
Utility Programs
System Utilities
Help & Tools
Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions
Audio
Check your input switches
Video
Remote control
Problem Solution My remote control
Signal from
Doesn’t work
System
Button to reset
Problem Solution HP Digital
Using the On
Or part of it doesn’t
Keyboard, nothing Happens
Problem Solution When I push one
Special or multimedia Buttons on
Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present
Though the HP Digital
Problem Solution TV or monitor
Doesn’t work, even
Appears to
Reader won’t read my
Problem Solution Memory card
Errors
Memory cards
Won’t play
Problem Solution My DVD
Codec errors are
My DVD won’t play a
HP Support
Getting Help
Help and Support Center
Help and Support Center is onscreen
Warranty and Support Guide
HP Web Site Support
Application and System Recovery Programs
HP Customer Care
Online Guides
Updates from HP
Updates from HP
Click Updates from HP, and then Re-enable
Microsoft Web Site
Procedure
Important Information About Recorded TV Programs
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Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive
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