Additional equipment

You must have the following items to set up and properly operate your system (these items are not provided with the HP Digital Entertainment Center):

■Audio system equipment such as:

■AV receiver with speakers

■Powered speakers

■TV speakers

■Monitor speakers

■Video equipment such as:

■Monitor

■TV

■Video output from Cable/Satellite box or antenna

■Broadband Internet equipment such as:

■Cable/DSL modem (working connection required for Media Center features, such as downloading the Television Program Guide)

■Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g network

■Clean AC Power (Surge protector/line conditioner recommended)

You must purchase additional equipment and cables separately.

You may also need the following items (not included; available at electronics stores) to fully set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center, depending on your system audio and video requirements:

■Audio/Video/Network cables: See “Optional Cables not Included” on page 33.

■Audio Y adaptor(s), mini to 2 RCA (for powered speakers).

Connecting Cables

Observe the following guidelines:

■Do not plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center until all connecting cables are installed.

■Turn off power to all other equipment before connecting cables.

■Connect cables firmly to avoid hum and noise.

■Match the color codes, for instance: yellow — video, white — left, red — right.

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