Video Camera Connection

Refer to the HP support Web site for detailed information on advanced video setup. See “HP Web Site Support” on page 152.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera

Connectors:

Use the 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the front or 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to connect a digital video camera. This connector is bi-directional.

Some cameras use a USB connector. See the documentation that came with your digital video camera. See “USB Device Connection” on page 115.

Equipment:

Most digital video cameras use either a 4-pin to 4-pin or

a4-pin to 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) video camera transfer cable. You may have to purchase a 4-pin to 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable to use the 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel.

Procedure:

The following instructions apply only to digital video cameras. See “Connecting an Analog Camcorder” on page 106 for analog video cameras.

If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera, click Cancel.

To connect a digital video camera:

1Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, and wait for the desktop to appear. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.

2Turn on the digital video camera.

3Connect the video camera transfer cable from the camera to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the front (4-pin) or back (6-pin) of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

4A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait two or three minutes for the system to make the necessary settings for the new device. When installation is complete, a message appears telling you the camera is ready to use.

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