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