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desktop display resolution 137 front panel brightness 129 speaker volume 131

antenna connection for FM radio 58 for rooftop FM 58

for wireless network 111 Application Recovery program 153 audio files

codec errors 150

do not appear in Media Library 150

back panel

location of connections 6 system diagram 26

video connector locations 75 batteries

installing in keyboard 122 installing in remote control 17 replacing in keyboard 13 type

for keyboard 13

for remote control 17 before you start

additional items necessary 34 cables you may need 33 components supplied 31 safety information 19

brightness, adjusting front panel display 129 button functions, remote control 14 buttons

configuring keyboard 138

cable modem, connecting 113 cable receiver

dual tuner option 74

setting up using Media Center 126

cables included 32 not included 33

camera

connecting digital still 115 connecting digital video 103

clearances, space for HP Digital Entertainment Center 30 codec errors 150

configuring Media Center audio settings 132

for cable or satellite receiver 126 for DVD player 133

for multichannel audio 133 for optional display 127 for your speaker setup 127

for your TV tuner and program guide 127 front panel display brightness 129 selecting recording devices 130

connecting

2.0speaker system 43

2.1speaker system

with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51

4.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52

5.1 speaker system

with digital input on AV receiver 48 with digital speakers 55

with passive speakers 46 with powered speakers 53

7.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 47 with powered speakers 54

antenna, broadcast TV 92 cable boxes, two 82 cable with no set-top-box 78 digital audio to AV receiver 48 DSL/cable modem 113

DVD player 97

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