HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide
A note describes important information you need
Warnings and notes
Connecting Audio
Table of Contents
Safety Information
Installation Overview
Connecting the Network
Connecting Video Out
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting Video Equipment
Hard Drive
Initial Configuration
Troubleshooting
Appendix Replacing the
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Chapter Contents
Before You Begin
Welcome
Before You Begin
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Benefits and Features
Product features
Benefits
CD/DVD
Functional Overview
Front Panel
Before You Begin
Front AV inputs - see below
Function
Comments
Behind Left Door
Memory card readers
Memory Card Reader
Removing media when the in-use light is blinking may cause damage
Before You Begin
Type
Back Panel
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
Connector
Color
Connector
Before You Begin
Type
Supported format
Connector
Type
Color
Color
Connector
Before You Begin
Type
Icon
Keyboard
Left, Right mouse button
TrackBall
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Icon
Description
Wireless Keyboard Operation
Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Volume
Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
Features and location may vary
Play
Before You Begin
A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P
AF Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE
AF LED
Remote Control Operation
AD Enter
AE Print
Before You Begin
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Before You Begin
Use only alkaline batteries in the remote
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Chapter Contents
Safety Information
AC Power Safety Warnings
Safety Information
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Safety Information
Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center
Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center
Safety Information
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Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Chapter Contents
System Audio/Video Connections
System Integration
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Audio/Video flow
Installation
Overview
Installation Overview
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System Diagram
Back Panel
Configurations may vary
Installation Overview
Front Panel
Installation
Configurations may vary
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Installation Guidelines
Installation Overview
Basic Set Up
Setting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center
Installation
8 Optional Step
Required Steps continued
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Installation Overview
Inventory
Installation Overview
Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide
Description
Cables Included
Cable
Name
Cable
Optional Cables not Included
Installation Overview
Installation Overview
Connecting Cables
Additional equipment
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Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio
Stereo
Name
Audio Output Connectors
Audio Overview
Connector
Connecting Audio
Sound Connector Jacks
Speaker Types
Audio amplifiers
system
Speaker Configurations
Speaker
Home audio
Home audio
Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio
Speaker
Then see
Typical Audio Connection
Audio system
Description
Connecting Audio
Connecting TV Audio
TV Audio Connection
TV AUDIO IN
matches your home system, see
AV Receiver Audio Connection
AV Receiver Equipment Overview
Select the configuration that most closely
Connecting Audio
2.0 Home Stereo Installation
2 Channel AV Receiver
AUDIO IN L R
2.1 multichannel audio system connection
2.1 Home Stereo Installation
2.1 Channel AV Receiver
AUDIO IN L R
AUDIO IN 4.1 Channel AV Receiver
4.1 Home Theater Audio
Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio
5.1 multichannel audio system connection
5.1 Home Theater Audio
AUDIO IN
5.1 Channel AV Receiver
AUDIO IN
7.1 Home Theater Audio
Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio
Digital Home Theater Audio
Some AV receivers can generate upmix the
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DIGITAL AUDIO IN
Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio
Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection
matches your home system, see
Powered Speaker Audio Connection
Y adapter cables
Select the configuration that most closely
2.1 powered speaker installation
2.1 Powered Speakers
Subwoofer AC
Connecting Audio
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4.1 Powered Speakers
Subwoofer
4.1 powered speaker installation
Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation
5.1 Powered Speakers
AC Center Speaker
Connecting Audio
Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation
7.1 Powered Speakers
Subwoofer
AC Center Speaker
Connecting Audio
Digital Powered Speakers
Connecting Audio
Digital powered speaker installation 5.1 shown
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Monitor Speakers
Monitor speaker installation 2.0 shown
Monitor Audio Out
Connecting Audio
Connecting
Audio In Connections
Audio
Choose one
FM Radio Antenna
FM Radio Roof Antenna
FM Antenna
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Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out
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Video Out Overview
Video Out Connection Overview
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Connector
Video Output Connectors
Connecting Video Out
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
HP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite video
Component Video Settings
Overview
Connector
Connecting Video Out
Audio and Video Switching Overview
TV Display Overview
Connecting Video Out
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Using the Remote Control with Your TV
Connecting Video Out
Typical Video Out Connections
Connecting Video Out
Display/video configuration
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Video Out to TV
for initial setup
Video Out
Connecting
Connecting Video Out
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV
Procedure
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AV RECEIVER OUT
TV IN
Component * Choose one and keep
same type as AV Receiver In
VGA DVI
Video Out to Monitor
MONITOR IN
Choose one
Connecting Video Out
Video Out to TV and Monitor
Connecting Video Out
Procedure
Choose one
TV IN
MONITOR IN
Choose one
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV Source In
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TV Signal Source Overview
TV Source Connectors Overview
TV Source Overview
Connector
TV Source Connectors
Connecting TV Source In
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
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Connector
Type
Color
Connector
Typical TV Source Connections
Connecting TV Source In
Display/video configuration
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Cable Connection
Cable Only
TV signal source Cable
Wall
Cable Only with Splitter
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV Source In
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One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver
Connecting
TV Source In
TV signal source - one cable TV or digital cable box
Connecting TV Source In
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Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers
Source
Connecting TV Source In
TV signal source - two digital cable boxes select models only
Connecting TV Source In
Satellite Connection
One Satellite Receiver
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Connecting TV Source In
Choose
Connecting TV Source In
TV signal source - one satellite receiver
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Two Satellite Receivers
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV
Source In
TV signal source - two satellite receivers select models only
Infrared Transmitter Connection
Infrared Transmitter Overview
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Infrared Transmitter connection two set-top-boxes select models only
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV Source In
Infrared Transmitter connection one set-top-box
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Infrared Transmitter Installation
Remove tape
Connecting TV Source In
Connecting TV Source In
Cable or Satellite Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter
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Antenna Connection
TV signal source - TV antenna
Roof TV Antenna Coaxial
Roof Antenna Coaxial
Connecting TV Source In
TV signal source - TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter
Connecting TV Source In
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Connecting Video Equipment
Connecting Video Equipment
Connecting Video Equipment
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Connector
Connectors
Video Equipment Overview
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
Connecting Video Equipment
Video Equipment Connection Overview
DVD Player
Connecting Video Equipment
Camcorder
Typical Video Equipment Connections
Display/video configuration
TV source type
Connecting Video Equipment
VCR Connection
VCR Direct in Connection
Equipment
Wall
Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable
Wall
Cable Set-top-box
Wall
Equipment
Connecting Video Equipment
ConnectingVideo
VCR OUT
Wall to set-top-box VCR to TV using coaxial cable add with a splitter
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Splitter
Connectors
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
Video Camera Connection
Connecting Video Equipment
Digital
FireWire
4-Pin
IEEE
Connecting Video Equipment
Recognizing the camera
Connecting Video Equipment
3 Click Performance and Maintenance
Procedure
Connecting an Analog Camcorder
Connecting an analog camera for video input capture
Connectors
Network
Connecting the Network
Connecting the
Internet
FireWire IEEE 1394, 4-pin DV input/output
Peripheral Connection Overview
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
Connector
Connecting the Network
Connecting the Network
Location and number of connectors may vary by model
Connector
Internet
Typical Network Connections
Network configuration
Connection
Connecting the Network
Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna
Connecting the Network
Wireless Router Internet connection
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To connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center
DSL/Cable Modem
Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem
Connecting the Network
Connecting the Network
Internet
Connecting Through a Router
Router
DSL/Cable Modem
Connecting the Network
USB Device Connection
Digital Still Camera
Connecting the Network
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Other USB Devices
USB device connection front panel
USB device connection back panel
HP Personal Media Drive
Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive
Connecting the Network
Connecting the Network
2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive
Running the HP Personal Media Drive Utility
HP Personal Media Drive installation
Connecting the Network
Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive
Connecting the Network
Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive
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See “Safety Information” on page
Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration
Chapter Contents
Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver on the TV
Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time
Initial Start Up
Initial Configuration
Syncing the Keyboard
Initial Configuration
See “Safety Information” on page
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4 Test the keyboard. Move the trackball and see if the cursor moves
b Do not turn off your system during this one
Windows Welcome
Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration
Media Center First-Run
Required Set-up
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Optional Set-up
Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration
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If Your Connections Don’t Work
2 Click Settings
b TV
Initial Configuration
Set up Virus Protection
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness
Register with HP
Selecting recording devices
Configuring Audio
Connecting Headphones
Connecting a Microphone
Initial
Adjusting the Volume
Configuration
Locating the volume icon
Procedure
Configuring Audio Output
settings
setting
Initial Configuration
Configuring audio for Media Center
Configuring audio for the DVD Player
Initial Configuration
Changing screens
Configuring Video
Configuring Video Output
Dual screen
You can also click on the Display Settings
Viewing the screen image on a second display
Initial Configuration
5 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then
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Disconnecting the TV
Disabling the dual screen option
2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution
Initial Configuration
Adjusting the Desktop Display
Configuration
2 Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Resolution
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Configuring the Keyboard Buttons
Initial Configuration
Installing Software
HP Settings
Utility Programs
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System Utilities
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Help & Tools
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Chapter Contents
Solution
Problems and Solutions
Audio
Problem
I am using a TV with
Video
Problem
Solution
signal from the
Problem
Solution
My remote control
I installed a new printer
System
Problem
Solution
button to reset
Problem
Solution
Using the On
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
When I push one of the
doesn’t work, even
Problem
Solution
The TV or monitor
errors
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Codec errors are
Problem
Solution
errors
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
Help and Support Center
HP Support
Warranty and Support Guide
HP Web Site Support
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Troubleshooting
Application and System Recovery Programs
HP Customer Care
Online Guides
Updates from HP
Updates from HP
Microsoft Web Site
2 Click Updates from HP, and then Re-enable
Appendix
Procedure
Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive
Important Information About Recorded TV Programs
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Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive
Appendix Replacing the Hard Drive
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Index
Index
Index
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Index
Index
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Index
Index
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