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