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Read and follow all warnings
A note describes important information you need
Table of Contents
Functional Overview
Keyboard
Remote Control
System Audio/Video Connections
Video Out Overview
Typical Video Out Connections
Video Out to TV
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV
Video Out to Monitor
Connecting Through a Router
USB Device Connection
Connecting an
HP Personal Media Drive
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
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Before You Begin
Benefits and Features
Functional Overview
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Memory Card Reader
Removing media when the in-uselight is blinking may cause damage
You Begin
Memory card readers
Before
Back Panel
(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)
Connector
Type
Color
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Cleaning the
Shipping the
Keyboard
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Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide
Wireless Keyboard Operation
Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Remote Control
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Fwd
Remote Control Operation
Remote operation
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Use only alkaline batteries in the remote
Safety Information
AC Power Safety Warnings (continued)
Never pull on the cord
Use surge protection
Lightning —
Power lines —
Installation Overview
System Audio/Video Connections
Overview
Installation
Audio/Video flow
System Diagram
(Configurations may vary.)
Installation
Installation Guidelines
Placement and Ventilation Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Open cabinet (Actual home setup may vary.)
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Basic Setup
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Inventory
Cables Included
Max quantity
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Connecting Audio
Audio Overview
Sound Connector Jacks
Audio
Speaker Types
Connecting
Speaker Configurations
Speaker
Home audio
system
system description
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Typical Audio Connection
TV Audio Connection
AV Receiver Audio Connection
2.0 Home Stereo Installation
2.0 audio system connection
2.1 Home Stereo Installation
2.1 multichannel audio system connection
4.1 Home Theater Audio
4.1 multichannel audio system connection
5.1 Home Theater Audio
5.1 multichannel audio system connection
7.1 Home Theater Audio
Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the
7.1audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation
7.1 multichannel audio system connection
Digital Home Theater Audio
Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection
Powered Speaker Audio Connection
2.1 Powered Speakers
2.1 powered speaker installation
4.1 Powered Speakers
4.1 powered speaker installation
5.1 Powered Speakers
Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation
7.1 Powered Speakers
Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation
Digital Powered Speakers
Some powered speakers can generate
(upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input
channels. Refer to your product
documentation
Monitor Speakers
Monitor speaker installation (2.0 shown)
Audio In Connections
FM Radio Antenna
Choose one
Connecting Video Out
Video Out Overview
Video Out Connectors
Cable type
See http://www.hp.com/support for
Component Video Settings
http://www.hp.com/support
HP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite video
Component format
Desktop resolution
TV Display Overview
Audio and Video Switching Overview
AV receiver:
TV:
Monitor:
Using the Remote Control with Your TV
Typical Video Out Connections
Video Out to TV
Video out to standard TV
Video out to high-definitioncapable HDTV
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV
Choose one and keep
same type as AV Receiver In
TV Out (through AV receiver)
Video Out to Monitor
Video Out to TV and Monitor
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Connecting TV Source In
TV Source Overview
Refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for more information about:
Additional HDTV Information
SDTV
ATSC
DTV
NTSC
TV Source Connectors Overview
Source In
Connecting TV
TV Source Connectors
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Typical TV Source Connections
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Antenna Connection
Antenna (ATSC)
TV signal source — HDTV antenna
Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)
HDTV and standard signal source — TV antenna
Cable Connection
One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)
TV Source
Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)
Cable TV box:
Digital cable receiver:
Source
TV signal source — two cable boxes (NTSC) and ATSC UHF/VHF antenna
Cable Only (NTSC)
TV signal source (NTSC cable)
One Cable TV Box or
Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC)
Choose one
TV Source
TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC)
Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers
TV signal source — two digital cable boxes (NTSC)
Satellite Connection
TV signal source — one satellite receiver (NTSC)
Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC)
TV signal source — two satellite receivers (NTSC) (select models only)
Infrared Transmitter Connection
Infrared Transmitter connection (one set-topbox)
Note:
Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-topboxes; select models only)
Infrared Transmitter Installation
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Connecting Video
Equipment
Video Equipment Overview
Video Equipment Connection Overview
Connecting Video Equipment
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The HP Digital Entertainment Center is
Connect video game boxes directly to
Typical Video Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Choose
one
Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable
Existing setups with and without set-topbox
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Wall to set-topbox VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter)
Video Camera Connection
Connect a digital video camcorder (front panel)
Connect a digital video camcorder (back panel)
Start
Control Panel
3Click Performance and Maintenance
System
Hardware
Connecting an Analog Camcorder
Connect an analog video camera for source input
Connecting the Network
Peripheral Connection Overview
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Typical Network Connections
Connecting the Wireless
Network Antenna
Wireless router Internet connection
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Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem
Connecting Through a Router
USB Device Connection
Other USB Devices
http://www.hp.com
USB device connection (front panel)
USB device connection (back panel)
Connecting an
HP Personal Media Drive
HP Personal Media Drive
The drive may feel warm. This is normal to allow faster heat dissipation
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive
HP Personal Media Drive installation
2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive
Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive
Close
Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive
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Initial Configuration
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
Center for the First Time
To set up your system:
Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)
Use only AA alkaline batteries in the keyboard
Initial Startup
Set the volume to mid-levelon the AV receiver and on the TV
Syncing the Keyboard
Important:
Windows Welcome
Media Center First Run
Optional Setup
1 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display
Identify Your Display Type
Connection Type
Video Out
Option
If Your Connections Don’t Work
2Click Settings
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness
2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Front Panel
Save
Configuring Audio
2Choose Control Panel
Audio distortion may occur if recording volume is set too high
Adjusting the Volume
Ensure that the mute box is not checked
Locating the volume icon
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices
Place volume icon in the taskbar
Configuring Audio Output
speaker
settings
DVD audio
(TV Audio)
Test
Settings
Configuration
Configuring Video
Dual screen
Changing screens
nVidia Display
Properties window
nView Display Settings
Clone
Yes
Single Display
Adjusting the Desktop Display
Adjusting the Display in Media Center
2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings
3 Click Display/Connection Wizard
Use the arrow keys to select Next if the lower buttons are not visible
Flat panel display shown
Component video output shown
Your settings may vary
Preview
DVD Playback
DVD Mode (480p)
Adjusting the Display from the Desktop
TV Settings
HDTV Overscan Configuration
HDTV Overscan Configuration
2 Select Use underscan to show the entire Windows desktop
Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels
(Select models only)
Tuning the Desktop Display
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Color Correction
Configuring the System
Registering with HP
2Click More Programs, HP Support, and then Register Now
http://register.hp.com
Setting Up Virus Protection
Installing Software
Utility Programs
select Media Center
2 Click More Programs and then HP Settings
All Programs
PC Help & Tools
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Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions
The HP Digital
Center doesn’t
make any sound
Surround sound
isn’t working
Video
I am using a TV with
the HP Digital
Center, but I cannot
see anything
My remote control
doesn’t work
My remote sensor is
not receiving a
signal from the
System
My HP Digital
won’t turn on at all
I installed a new printer
or other device, and it
(or part of it) doesn’t
seem to be working
Click Turn Off Computer
Using the On
Restart
When I push one of the
special or multimedia
buttons on the
keyboard, nothing
happens
The TV or monitor
doesn’t work, even
though the HP Digital
appears to
CD or DVD
The memory card
reader won’t read my
memory cards
Stop
Computer
My DVD
won’t play
My DVD won’t play a
DVD audio disk
I keep running out of
Getting Help
Warranty and Support Guide
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Updates from HP
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Help & Tools
Updates from HP
Re-enableUpdates from HP
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Appendix A:
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Important Information About
Recorded TV Programs
Procedure
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Index
