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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in control of your complete home entertainment experience. Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and record your favorite TV shows. Use a television program guide without a monthly fee. Capture, personalize, and create DVDs of your home movies, and back up your photos, music, or favorite TV programs onto DVD.

Use other entertainment equipment ??? like a TV, AV receiver, satellite receiver, and digital camera ??? with the HP Digital Entertainment Center to create an integrated system. Access all of your TV programs, videos, pictures, music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft?? Media Center software and the remote control.

This User???s Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center to use with your audio/video system.

Chapter Contents:

???Functional Overview??? on page 3

???Keyboard??? on page 10

???Remote Control??? on page 14

Benefits and Features

Benefits

???Complete home digital entertainment solution for your living room.

???Watch, pause, and replay live TV on one channel while recording another (select models only).

???Schedule future recordings with the complimentary TV programming guide (no charge ??? separately purchased broadband Internet service required).

???Burn a DVD of your favorite TV shows or home videos.

???Play DVDs in 7.1 surround sound (surround sound system is required and sold separately).

???Burn music audio CDs (for lawful use only).

???Store audio CDs in an easy-to-use music jukebox.

???Listen to your collection of MP3 and AAC music.

???Burn picture slide shows to CD or DVD.

???View and edit your favorite digital photos.

???Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media Drive.

???Download movies on demand (fees may apply ??? separately purchased broadband Internet service required).

???Instant-message friends (separately purchased broadband Internet service required).

Product features

???Sophisticated, sleek, stackable case fits into your AV cabinet

???Built-in standard-definition TV tuner, NTSC (Dual tuners for select models only)

???Built-in high-definition ATSC HDTV tuner (select models only)

???Personal video recorder (PVR) with a complimentary TV programming guide (no charge)

???Built-in FM radio tuner

???HP Personal Media Drive

???Front panel media info display

???CD/DVD double-layer, multiformat player/recorder

???9-in-1 media card reader

???Rear and front AV connectors:

???Digital Audio Out: Optical and coaxial S/PDIF 5.1 surround

???Analog Audio Out: Up to 7.1 channels

???Video Out: DVI, VGA, S-video, component, composite video

???LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000

???Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless

???Front AV, USB, and FireWire?? (IEEE 1394) connectors for video capture

???Full function remote control

???Lap-sized, compact wireless keyboard with integrated trackball mouse

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Front panel

Before You Begin

Memory Card Reader

The HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 card readers are on the front panel, located behind a door for quick transfer of digital photos and other digital content. Four horizontal card slots accept memory cards.

An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader activity when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is reading or writing data. Wait until the LED stops blinking before removing media.

Digital cameras and other digital devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files.

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Removing media when the in-use light is blinking may cause damage.

Your model might not have all features.

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Before You Begin

Before You Begin

The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the HP Digital Entertainment Center, follow these steps:

1Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center and connected equipment.

2Unplug the HP Digital Entertainment Center from the wall outlet before cleaning.

3Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.

4Plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

5Turn on connected equipment and the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

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Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to clean your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other volatile substances. These chemicals may damage your unit.

You Begin

Shipping the

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Before

Before You Begin

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard

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HP Digital Entertainment Center

KEYBOARD

Connect button, behind the lower-left door of the

FRONT INPUT

CONNECT

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HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel, has an LED that indicates receiver activity. Approximate range is 12 feet (3.66 meters).

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Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard.

KEYBOARD

CONNECT

2Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly!

4Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on.

5Test the keyboard.

???The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically.

6If the keyboard does not operate: a Check the battery orientation.

bSync the keyboard. See ???Syncing the Keyboard??? on page 130.

If you have no batteries and must use a keyboard, attach a USB keyboard to the back or front panel. You can also use the remote control for many functions as a temporary substitute.

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Use the remote control to open the Media Center program; view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. See ???Using the Remote Control??? in the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide for detailed instructions on using the features of the remote control.

To use the remote control, just point it at the HP Digital Entertainment Center and press a button. Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 26 feet (8 meters) from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 45 degrees

(90 degrees total) from the center of the remote sensor.

The remote control will not operate until the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on and fully booted up.

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LED

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Media Center must be in full-screen mode (or have focus) for consistent remote control operation. Performance may vary.

Indicator

Light

Remote operation

1Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control.

2Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided). Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly!

3Replace the battery cover.

4Test the remote control by pressing any key. The indicator light should blink.

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Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.

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Read Instructions before installing or operating your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Follow the instructions provided.

Heed all safety warnings and notes.

Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for additional safety information.

Chapter Contents:

???AC Power Safety Warnings??? on page 17

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Please read this important safety information.

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???Do not open top cover.

???Risk of electric shock.

???No user-serviceable parts inside top cover.

Use the right AC source. The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased the

HP Digital Entertainment Center. If you move to another country/region, please make sure you check its voltage requirements before plugging your HP Digital Entertainment Center into an AC power outlet.

A power cord is included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Install the system near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Digital Entertainment Center???s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.

To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your system into the AC outlet before connecting it to the DSL/telephone line. Also, disconnect the DSL/telephone line before unplugging your system from the AC power outlet.

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an ???IT??? power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).

Ground your system. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Connect the equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.

For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet into which you plug the power cord is easily accessible to the operator and is located as close to the equipment as possible.

Safety Information

Never pull on the cord. Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the power outlet. Never disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord.

Install your HP Digital Entertainment Center near an outlet that you can easily reach. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.

Use surge protection. To protect your HP Digital Entertainment Center and other equipment, connect all power cords for your system and its peripheral devices (such as a printer or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails.

Use the right power source. Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center, as indicated on the label/back plate of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the

products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.

Outdoor antenna grounding ??? If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static buildup charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Refer to the

Warranty and Support Guide for additional safety information.

Lightning ??? For added protection of any HP product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

Power lines ??? An outside antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

This chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio/video (AV) equipment in detail. You may find connection details that won???t be in the basic

Start Here booklet.

The Start Here booklet works with this User???s Guide. Take a few minutes to look at the Start Here booklet before you read this chapter. You may find the information you need there.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center is very versatile and works with a wide variety of basic, typical, and advanced multimedia systems.

The installation process is divided into four major areas: Audio, Video, TV Source In, Network.

The setup can take some time, depending on your system, and may require additional cables.

Chapter Contents:

???System Audio/Video Connections??? on page 20

???Basic Setup??? on page 27

???Inventory??? on page 29

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Read the important safety information before you install the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

Installation Overview

System Integration

The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many functions into one unit:

???An Internet connection through a wireless or wired network, using an Internet service provider (sold separately), allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to access the Television Program Guide and Internet content sources.

???A cable connection from a set-top box or antenna hookup (sold separately) allows the TV tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the TV channels.

???An infrared transmitter (IR blaster) connection to a set-top box from the HP Digital Entertainment Center allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the set-top box channels from the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control.

???Audio outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV speakers or AV receiver allow up to 7.1 surround sound.

???Video outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV or AV receiver allow you to watch TV and to view the HP Digital Entertainment Center display.

???An FM radio antenna connection allows the FM tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the FM radio channels.

???The wireless keyboard with trackball or remote control allows you to operate the HP Digital Entertainment Center from the comfort of your couch.

How you connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center into your system depends on how you want to use it. The

HP Digital Entertainment Center functions as a media source, with DVD and personal video player/recorders built in. Your AV receiver or TV functions as your audio/ video output switch.

To watch and record TV, video, and audio, you must first connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video, audio, and network sources.

???To play back audio/video, you must connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your sound system and TV/display.

???To record audio/video, you must connect the

HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video source, such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver, or antenna.

???To update the Television Program Guide and use the Internet, you must also connect to a home network or DSL/cable modem.

If your HP Digital Entertainment Center has the dual-tuner option, each tuner must be connected to the same TV source. You can connect two cable set-top boxes, or two, satellite receivers, or an antenna with cable splitter. The Television Program Guide only supports one TV service provider channel lineup.

Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center can be:

???Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio and video signal to your TV.

Or

??? Routed directly to your TV.

Imagine the flow of your television signal into and out of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To watch and record TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment Center must send the recorded TV shows out to your TV.

The following illustration shows the audio and video signal routed from the satellite or cable receiver source to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, then through an AV receiver to your TV:

Overview

Audio

AV

Video

Network Data

Set-top-box Infrared

Transmitter

Download

TV Program

Guide

Data

TV Source

HP Digital Entertainment Center

AV In

Installation

System Diagram

Back Panel

(Configurations may vary.)

Front Panel

(Configurations may vary.)

The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital

Entertainment Center system front panel installation:

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Installation Overview

To enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center:

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An open-back is required for adequate cooling when installing your HP Digital Entertainment Center in an AV cabinet.

???Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, or moisture.

???Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as equipment or papers. The HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot.

17 in

432 mm

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HP Digital Entertainment Center

16.25in

412.75mm

4.5 in

114.3 mm

???This product is heavy. Exercise caution when lifting or moving.

???Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a stable, supported surface. Do not drop or place it on an unstable surface.

???Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into Standby when not in use. In Standby, the On/ Standby button is lit amber. Preset recordings only start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is on or in Standby.

???Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.

???Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

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Leave slots and openings in the HP Digital Entertainment Center cabinet open for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.

Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup location

If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV, a set-top box, or a surround sound system, HP recommends that you choose a clear working area with easy access to the connectors of these devices. If your TV is wall-mounted, make sure that you have access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to connect it to the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Cabinet Front

IMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best operation of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not cover vents on top, back and sides of the unit.

If you choose to use a cabinet with front doors, you must leave the doors open when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on.

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Failure to follow these ventilation requirements could cause the HP Digital Entertainment Center to malfunction.

Installation Overview

The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best operation.

Cabinet

If the AV cabinet has a back, the back must have a hole behind the HP Digital Entertainment Center, for air circulation, with a minimum open area of 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) high.

See the following illustration.

2" minimum

The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the wall.

Cabinet

HP Digital

Entertainment Center

Side View

4" minimum

Wall

Back of cabinet

Follow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and printer can be connected at the back panel of the

HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera, can be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or the front panel (behind lower doors) of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Overview

Setting Up the

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Installation

The basic steps to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center are in the Start Here booklet as follows. Your system may be different. See the referenced sections for detailed information on each step.

Before you begin:

???Read ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

???Read ???Installation Guidelines??? on page 24.

???Refer to the Start Here booklet as a guide to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

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Read the important safety information before you install the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

Required steps

1Unpack the box contents.

a Take inventory. See ???Inventory??? on page 29. Identify the items included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

b Identify equipment you will need that is not supplied.

c Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center where you can easily reach the back panel.

2Determine how you will connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your system.

3Connect the audio cables. See ???Typical Audio Connection??? on page 38.

a Audio In (optional)

b Audio Out (to TV, AV receiver, speakers) c Digital Audio Out

4Connect the Video Out to the TV or display. See ???Typical Video Out Connections??? on page 63.

5Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In cables. See ???Typical TV Source Connections??? on page 78.

a Connect the Cable/Antenna In.

b Connect the Source 1 In audio/video cables to cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.

c Connect the Source 2 In audio/video cables to cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2 (select models only).

d Connect the Infrared Transmitter 1 to cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.

e Connect the Infrared Transmitter 2 to cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2 (select models only).

f Connect the HDTV Antenna In.

6Connect the FM radio antenna. See ???FM Radio Antenna??? on page 56.

7Connect the Internet network cables. See ???Typical Network Connections??? on page 116.

a DSL/cable modem to Internet (Ethernet) b Wireless antenna

8Pull the tab on the keyboard to activate the batteries. See ???Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)??? on page 128.

9Insert the remote control batteries. See ???Installing the Remote Control Batteries??? on page 16.

10Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat, stable surface with the following clearances:

???Top: 2 inches (5.08 cm)

???Side: 1 inch (2.54 cm)

???Back: Open cabinet

See ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

11 Turn on all equipment, and then turn on the

HP Digital Entertainment Center. See ???Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time??? on page 128.

12 Complete the initial startup and registration. See ???Windows Welcome??? on page 131.

aFollow the onscreen instructions.

bSet up Media Center.

13 Optional step

(Recommended after basic setup)

Connect any additional rear panel devices.

aFireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video camera. See ???Peripheral Connection Overview??? on page 114.

bUSB devices, such as printers or scanners

(up to 4). See ???Peripheral Connection Overview??? on page 114.

14 Optional step

(Recommended after basic setup)

Connect front panel devices.

aFireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video camera. See ???Connecting Video Equipment??? on page 101.

bUSB devices, such as printers or scanners

(up to 2). See ???Peripheral Connection Overview??? on page 114.

cVCR or analog video camera. See ???Connecting Video Equipment??? on page 101.

dInsert the removable hard disk drive (optional). See ???Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive??? on page 123.

Begin using your system. See the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide.

Inventory

The following items are supplied with the HP Digital

Entertainment Center:

Installation Overview

Optional Cables Not Included

You might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately).

Installation Overview

Additional equipment

You must have the following items to set up and properly operate your HP Digital Entertainment Center and system (these items are sold separately):

???Audio system equipment such as:

???AV receiver with speakers

???Powered speakers

???TV speakers

???Monitor speakers

???Video equipment such as:

???Monitor

???TV

???Video projector

???Video output from cable/satellite box or antenna

???UHF/VHF antenna for HDTV ATSC

???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)

Additional equipment and cables are sold separately.

You may also need the following items (sold separately; 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 31.

???Audio Y adapter(s), mini-plug to 2 RCA-plugs (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.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations.

This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, audio setup options for connecting Audio Out and Audio In. To connect TV Source In audio and video, see ???Connecting TV Source In??? on page 71.

Your system may have different components. Speakers, AV receivers, and other equipment are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for these products.

Stereo

Chapter Contents:

???Audio Overview??? on page 34

???Typical Audio Connection??? on page 38

???TV Audio Connection??? on page 39

???AV Receiver Audio Connection??? on page 40

???Powered Speaker Audio Connection??? on page 48

???Audio In Connections??? on page 55

???FM Radio Antenna??? on page 56

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HP Digital Entertainment Center

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Audio

The audio connectors are RCA-type jacks that connect from the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV, powered speakers, or an AV receiver.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center has separate Audio In connections (analog).

The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital Audio Out connections (S/PDIF) that are coaxial and optical. Use analog Audio 7.1 Pre-out or Digital Audio Out connectors, but not both. Use only one Digital Audio Out connector at a time.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not have Digital Audio In connections.

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If your audio equipment has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.

You must select the correct input and output from the audio equipment front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

Speaker Types

A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system (sold separately).

A multichannel audio speaker system has a subwoofer, left-right front, and left-right surround channels. The system may also include a left-right surround back channel and a center speaker. Surround back speakers are included in more advanced 7.1 systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.

The ???.1??? indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refer to an eight-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.

See ???Speaker Configurations??? on page 36 for more information on speaker arrangements.

Audio amplifiers

The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not supply an amplified audio signal. You can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to:

???Passive speakers connected through a home audio system. A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification.

???Active (powered) speakers directly. An active speaker system must have its own power cord.

Connecting

Connecting Audio

To connect a TV, monitor, or display audio directly:

???Connect an RCA stereo cable (White: Left;

Red: Right) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In connector.

The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation:

Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers and AV receiver.

TV

AUDIO IN

Connecting Audio

You can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your home stereo or home theater multichannel AV receivers or audio amplifiers using your existing speakers.

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You can also connect video through your AV receiver or to your TV directly.

Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. See:

???2.0 Home Stereo Installation??? on page 41

???2.1 Home Stereo Installation??? on page 42

???4.1 Home Theater Audio??? on page 43

???5.1 Home Theater Audio??? on page 44

???7.1 Home Theater Audio??? on page 45

You can also use a digital connection.

???Digital Home Theater Audio??? on page 46

You can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Entertainment Center, through an AV receiver, to the TV input.

Use this method to connect AV receivers or audio-only home receiver/amplifiers that have standard RCA-type input connectors. You may have to select a front panel button on your AV receiver to switch audio inputs to hear sound.

Use the 2.1 configuration for multichannel AV receivers that have only left and right audio inputs.

Connecting a home stereo to an HP Digital Entertainment Center typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the stereo or AV receiver. Additional cables are sold separately.

2.0 Home Stereo Installation

AUDIO IN

L R

2 Channel

AV Receiver

2.0 audio system connection

Connecting Audio

The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1) speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home stereo standard left and right input.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Use this configuration for multichannel AV receivers that only left and right audio inputs.

AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.

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Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio four-channel 4/4.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.

AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 4.1 or 4 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In.

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Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

AUDIO IN

4.1 Channel AV Receiver

4.1 multichannel audio system connection

Connecting Audio

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (5.1) speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an AV receiver.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Use this configuration for 6.1 and 7.1 AV receivers that upmix the rear speaker(s). Use the 2.1 configuration for 5.1 AV receivers that have only left and right inputs. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 or 6 Channel Inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or Multichannel Inputs.

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Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to ???Configuring Audio Output??? on page 139 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel (7.1) speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an AV receiver.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. If your AV receiver supports 7.1 and has only 5.1 inputs, see ???5.1 Home Theater Audio??? on page 44.

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Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 or 8 Channel inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or Multichannel Inputs.

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Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to ???Configuring Audio Output??? on page 139 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.

AUDIO IN

Center

7.1 Channel AV Receiver

Connecting

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports digital audio output.

???For TV and music: two-channel stereo. (Your AV receiver may separate the audio signal into multiple channels.)

???For DVD playback: the multiple channel Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS Digital encoded audio signal passes to your AV receiver for decoding. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

You can connect either the coaxial or the optical digital audio cable, depending on your system. If you have both cables, connect only one cable. Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output.

???Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place.

???Do not bend or tie optical cords.

To connect digital audio from your HP Digital Entertainment Center to an AV receiver:

1Connect the Digital Audio Out connector on the back panel of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Digital Input (S/PDIF) on your AV receiver or digital audio system.

2Select the AV receiver input.

3Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume.

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 5.1 speaker installation that requires a digital input on an AV receiver. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different, such as having more speakers.

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Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to ???Configuring Audio Output??? on page 139 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.

5.1 Channel AV Receiver

Choose one

Digital Audio Out

Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

Connecting Audio

You can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center. An active speaker system must have its own power cord.

You may need Y adapter cables (sold separately).

Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. See:

???2.1 Powered Speakers??? on page 49

???4.1 Powered Speakers??? on page 50

???5.1 Powered Speakers??? on page 51

???7.1 Powered Speakers??? on page 52

You can also use a digital connection.

???Digital Powered Speakers??? on page 53

Y adapter cables

The HP Digital Entertainment Center has RCA-type output connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your HP Digital Entertainment Center analog audio output and your powered speaker inputs. You can also use them for audio inputs depending on your equipment.

Use Y adapter cables with one female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two male RCA connectors on the other end. These cables are sold separately.

The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install.

Select the cable that most closely matches your home system:

2.1 speaker system: 1 Y adapter cable

4.1 speaker system: 2 Y adapter cables

5.1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables

7.1 speaker system: 4 Y adapter cables

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Y adapter cables and extension cables are sold separately.

To connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers:

Or

To connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output:

1Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cable (sold separately) to the Front Right and Front Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your

HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of the speaker amplifier.

3Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation.

4Turn on the speaker system.

Subwoofer

AC

2.1 powered speaker installation

Connecting Audio

To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output:

1Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, and Surround Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.

3Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation.

4Turn on the speaker system.

To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel

(5.1 speaker) output:

1Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, and Center on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.

3Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation.

4Turn on the speaker system.

AC

Center Speaker

Connecting Audio

You can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, two surround back speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output:

1Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Center, Surround Right, Surround Left, Surround Back on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.

3Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation.

4Turn on the speaker system.

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Some powered speakers can generate (upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input channels. Refer to your product documentation.

1Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to a Digital Audio Out connector on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to the speakers.

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Coaxial Optical

3Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation.

4Turn on the speaker system.

Connecting Audio

Monitor Speakers

You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

You may need Y adapter cables.

You can:

???Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered monitor speakers.

Or

???Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 monitor speaker output.

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Monitor speaker configurations and connections may vary. Your system may be different.

You can connect your existing home stereo or home theater audio equipment, such as a tape player or turntable, to your HP Digital Entertainment Center using the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel.

The Audio In connection can be used in conjunction with sound recording software (application software sold separately) to record audio from other external equipment.

The following diagram shows a typical Audio In stereo connection. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.

Turntable

OUT

or Tape Player

Audio In stereo connection

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A turntable might require special phono inputs through a mixer.

Connecting Audio

The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner.

To connect the FM radio antenna:

1Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (Tuner) In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial).

2You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception.

The following diagram shows typical FM antenna connections:

???Indoor antenna

Or

???Rooftop antenna (sold separately)

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.

This chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or display monitor, so you can watch TV and view the screen. It includes the most typical, and some advanced, video output options.

You must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. HP Digital Entertainment Centers support many different video options, connections, and configurations of TVs and monitors. Your system may have different equipment.

Chapter Contents:

???Video Out Overview??? on page 58

???Typical Video Out Connections??? on page 63

???Video Out to TV??? on page 64

???Video Out from AV Receiver to TV??? on page 66

???Video Out to Monitor??? on page 68

???Video Out to TV and Monitor??? on page 69

The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video Out.

Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:

Standard definition television:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

??? Component (Y, Pb, Pr) High definition capable plasma, LCD, or HDTV display:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

??? Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

??? VGA

??? DVI

Monitor:

??? VGA ??? DVI

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Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

The type of video cable you need depends on your TV:

???If your TV has a composite video jack, you may need a composite video cable.

???If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does.

???For component video, see ???Component Video Settings??? on page 60.

To connect a TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you may need a video cable and an audio cable. Use

a video cable to connect the Video Out on the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV Video In. These cables are included in the box. You may need other or additional cables, depending on your TV or monitor.

When using an AV receiver, the Video Out cable can be connected directly to a TV and just the audio is connected and switched through an AV receiver, or video and audio are connected and switched through an AV receiver.

When using an AV receiver, do not switch video types such as connecting a Component In to a Composite Out. Not all AV receivers support signal conversion.

Some HP Digital Entertainment Center models output NTSC only.

Video Out Connectors

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Connecting Video Out

You must configure settings to view component video on your TV properly. Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

Overview

You must change the default desktop resolution of

800 x 600 to 640 x 480 for the best DVD playback and Media Center experience. A resolution of 800 x 600 is best for Windows desktop dialog boxes. See ???Adjusting the Desktop Display??? on page 144. The component video default output is 480i (interlaced) to provide a picture on most TVs. Driver adjustments are required to configure progressive scan for TVs that support progressive scan.

Progressive scan format provides a better desktop viewing experience than interlaced format.

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HP recommends initial setup using VGA or composite video.

Content-protected DVD playback is limited to the following when component video is connected:

TV Display Overview

The HP Digital Entertainment Center allows you to connect to a TV to view the monitor image on a TV screen. With the TV connected, you can view the HP Digital Entertainment Center image, watch TV or

DVD movies, or play games on your TV. See ???Video Out to TV and Monitor??? on page 69.

You must manually set up dual displays (clone).

Only either the TV or monitor, not both, will display after initial turn on. See ???Dual screen??? on page 142.

AV receiver: You can use your AV receiver as a switch to direct the video to your TV and the audio to your speakers from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. This method gives you the best audio quality, and is easy to switch audio/video inputs though your AV receiver remote.

If your AV receiver has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.

You must select the correct input and output on the AV receiver front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

TV: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV, you can use your TV as an audio/video switch and control inputs though your TV remote.

If your TV has multiple input connections, then it has a front panel input switch.

You must select the correct input and output on the TV front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

Monitor: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. You will probably not be able to use a remote control to switch.

If your monitor has multiple input and output connections, then it has a front panel input switch and output switch.

You must select the correct input and output on the monitor front panel to hear sound and see video.

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If your video equipment has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.

You must select the correct input and output from the video equipment front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

Connecting Video Out

You can use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control to change channels and adjust volume if you have a cable box or satellite receiver, have installed the Infrared Transmitter cable, and have configured the remote control after initial turn on.

Always point the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel. The infrared remote sensor, behind the front panel window, receives signals from the remote control.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes one or two Infrared Transmitter cables (IR blaster) that are required to control one or two set-top boxes. You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter cable tip on the set-top box to ensure the set-top box receives the IR signal from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See ???Infrared Transmitter Installation??? on page 99.

This section describes how to hook up the Video Out connectors on the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center into your home system so you can watch TV.

These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system.

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV, you can use your TV as an audio/video switch and control inputs though your TV remote.

Connectors: Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:

Equipment: The TV and some cables are sold separately. Refer to the documentation that came with your TV/display. You can also connect a video projector using this procedure.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In.

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Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

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If the S-video and composite Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks turn off automatically and you see no picture.

You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

S-video

Choose one

Video Out

Video out to high-definition capable HDTV

Connecting

Switching: Switch audio and video through your AV receiver if your AV receiver switches video and has the correct connections. This method gives you the best audio quality, and you can easily switch audio/video inputs through your AV receiver remote.

Connectors: Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:

Equipment: The TV, AV receiver, and some cables are sold separately. See the documentation that came with your TV and AV receiver.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software settings. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

Procedure:

1Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the AV receiver Video In.

2Connect a video cable from the AV receiver Video Out to the TV Video In.

Use the same connector type if your AV receiver does not support cross-connecting.

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If the S-video and composite Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically.

You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

If your TV and AV receiver has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.

You must select the correct input and output from the TV and AV receiver front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

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TV IN

Choose one

TV Out (through AV receiver)

Connecting Video Out

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. You will probably not be able to use a remote control as a switch.

Connectors: For a monitor, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables:

??? VGA ??? DVI

Equipment: The monitor and some cables may not be included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the documentation that came with your monitor.

Configuration: You can adjust the monitor display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

Procedure: Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In.

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If your monitor has multiple input connections, then it has a front panel input switch. You must select the correct input from the monitor front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

MONITOR IN

VGA DVI

Choose one

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV or monitor, you can use your TV or monitor as an audio/video switch. You can use a TV remote control to switch inputs. If your AV receiver switches video and has the correct connections, you can connect your TV or monitor through your AV receiver.

Connectors: Choose Video Out connectors and corresponding cables that attach to the back of your TV and monitor:

Component Component

You can use the following combinations to connect your TV and monitor:

You cannot view any combination of Video (composite), S-video, or Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out at the same time with dual displays.

Equipment: The TV, monitor, and some cables may not be included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the documentation that came with your TV and monitor.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV and monitor displays, after initial turn on, using the Media Center. software. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

Procedure:

1Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In. Use the VGA or DVI Video Out connectors.

2Connect your TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel. Use the Video (composite), S-video, or Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out connectors for standard definition TVs.

3After initial turn on, you will need to activate dual displays. See ???Dual screen??? on page 142.

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If the S-video and Video (composite) Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically.

You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Connecting Video Out

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Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for instructions on using component video.

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If your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, select the correct input on the TV or monitor.

This chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top box such as a cable box or satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Infrared Transmitter cable installation is also included.

You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source. This chapter includes the most typical, and some advanced, input options.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video source input options, connections, and set-top-box configurations, such as a cable box or satellite receiver. Your home system may have different components.

Chapter Contents:

???TV Source Overview??? on page 72

???Typical TV Source Connections??? on page 78

???Antenna Connection??? on page 80

???Cable Connection??? on page 83

???Satellite Connection??? on page 93

???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97

Connecting TV Source In

Cable Set-top box

On /Standby

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For additional information on connecting the cable box or satellite receiver, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment and the Start Here booklet included.

You must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. You can attach standard, analog NTSC TV and high-definition, digital HDTV ATSC sources.

The back panel TV Source connectors are:

???TV Source 1 In

???TV Source 2 In

???Cable/antenna In (NTSC) RF

???HDTV/SDTV Ant. In (ATSC) RF antenna

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An ATSC tuner that supports high-definition TV is included with select HP Digital Entertainment Center models only.

NTSC Standard TV

The NTSC back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In:

???For an NTSC cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver use TV Source 1 In or TV Source 2 In (select models only).

???For an NTSC analog cable RF coaxial connector use Cable/antenna In. For dual-tuner systems, the Cable/antenna In RF connector splits internally.

A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels.

For Dual Tuner configurations, both TV sources must be of the same type: either cable TV, digital cable TV, satellite TV, or antenna. The TV sources must also have the same, identical channel lineup; for example, if you are using two satellite TV sources they must provide the exact same channels. All TV viewing and scheduling is provided through the Television Program Guide in Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program Guides.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center records television and allows you to control the television channels. The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two tuner configurations available:

ATSC high-definition TV

If your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an optional HDTV/SDTV Ant. In tuner card and dual NTSC tuner card configuration, you can view and record ATSC channels. Media Center supports over-the-air ATSC digital TV.

Over-the-air ATSC digital TV requires a UHF/VHF antenna (sold separately) to receive the digital signal. Your location must be within an HDTV ATSC broadcast area.

The ATSC high-definition DTV (Digital TV) source back panel connector is as follows:

???HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connected to a UHF/VHF antenna.

See the following section for more information on HDTV. Then see the instructions to install HDTV ATSC.

Connecting TV Source In

Connecting an ATSC antenna

You can attach an indoor or outdoor UHF/VHF antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center to watch HDTV ATSC through the VHF or UHF channels. A UHF/VHF antenna receives HDTV ATSC channels, depending on the quality (gain) of the antenna, geographic location, and broadcast reception strength.

An internal or external roof antenna is sold separately. You might have to reposition the antenna for best reception. Position the antenna based on the following general criteria:

???Higher; the ideal position is above the roofline.

???Closer to or facing the broadcast tower.

???Larger for stronger signals.

???Outdoor for less interference.

Refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for more information about:

???The channels available in your area. The channels may be color coded by zone.

???Selecting the kind of antenna you need depending on the channels you want to receive. Match your antenna to your zone.

???The direction to point your antenna.

???Positioning an HDTV antenna for best reception.

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You can also attach an internal or external roof VHF antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center to watch NTSC channels.

What is HDTV?

HDTV (High-definition Television) is the highest quality DTV standard. HDTV provides increased picture detail (720p, 1080i) with a widescreen16:9 aspect ratio and higher quality audio such as surround sound, on a display that supports digital TV. HDTV/SDTV Ant. In is the connector on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center that you connect the ATSC signal to.

SDTV (Standard-definition Television) is the lowest quality DTV standard.

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) is the official name of the DTV picture format that is in use in the United States and North America. The tuner inside your HP Digital Entertainment Center is ATSC-capable.

DTV (Digital Television) is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television way of transmitting television signals. DTV includes many formats of high- definition TV that can broadcast an image resolution of up to 2 million pixels.

NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) is standard (analog) TV. Standard TV broadcasts an image resolution of about 210,000 pixels and is distributed today through antenna, cable, digital cable, or satellite.

Digital TV for Windows?? XP Media Center Edition 2005 is available in the United States only. Refer to the Readme for Update 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with HDTV for all digital TV requirements.

Refer to the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com

TV Source Connectors Overview

Source In

Your standard television set-top box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables:

??? Coaxial (RF) ??? Video (composite) ??? S-video

Do not switch video types such as connecting S-video In to TV Source 1 and Composite Video In to TV Source 2 or a Coaxial In and a Composite Out. Not all set-top boxes and AV receivers support signal conversion.

The type of video cable you need depends on your set- top box:

???If your set-top box has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your set-top box. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable.

???If your set-top box has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable.

???If you are connecting dual NTSC set-top box sources to the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual NTSC tuner with an composite video connection, use a composite to S-video adapter (sold separately) on TV Source 2 in.

You may need other or additional cables, depending on your TV signal source.

Connecting TV

Connecting a set-top box

A standard cable set-top box has only NTSC channels, but you can connect a UHF/VHF antenna to view HDTV ATSC channels also.

A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels. You cannot record digital TV if using the HP Digital Entertainment Center with an HDTV cable box or HDTV satellite box. Use an antenna to record digital TV.

If you can receive HDTV channels through cable or satellite providers, connect the signal directly to your TV/display. Refer to your TV/display documentation.

Additional cables to install the HP Digital Entertainment Center are sold separately.

Connecting TV Source In

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Antenna (NTSC)

:

If you are using a NTSC UHF/VHF broadcast television antenna (sold separately) with no cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to connect the TV signal source:

Roof TV Antenna

VHF

1Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your external or internal TV antenna into the Cable/Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Turn the connector to tighten it.

CABLE/ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Coaxial

Antenna (ATSC)

:

To connect an HDTV signal source to your HP Digital Entertainment Center, do the following:

Roof TV Antenna

Source In

1Connect a coaxial cable from your UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Turn the connector to tighten it.

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Connecting TV

Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)

If you are using a VHF and UHF broadcast television antenna (sold separately) with no cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to connect the NTSC and ATSC TV signal source to your HP Digital Entertainment Center:

1Install a splitter (provided) as shown in the following illustration (select models only). Connect the splitter input to the antenna (outdoor shown).

2Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. Turn the connectors to tighten them.

3Connect a coaxial cable into the Cable/Ant. CABLE/ANT. IN In connector on the back of the HP Digital

HDTV and standard signal source ??? TV antenna

Roof Antenna

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Coaxial

Cable Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)

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Source In

To connect standard cable without a set-top box and a HDTV/SDTV Ant. In input to your HP Digital Entertainment Center, do the following to connect the NTSC and ATSC TV signal sources:

Roof Antenna

TV

1Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Turn the connector to tighten it.

3Connect the coaxial cable from the UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

4Turn the connector to tighten it.

CABLE/ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Cable From Wall

Connecting

To connect a standard set-top box (sold separately) and an HDTV/SDTV Ant. In input to your HP Digital Entertainment Center using a standard set-top box, satellite receiver, or digital cable receiver with S-video or composite video output, do the following:

1Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your cable TV source (wall) is plugged into the set-top box or digital cable receiver In connector.

2Connect a video cable:

a Choose a video out connector:

??? Coaxial (RF)

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the set-top

box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect the coaxial cable from the UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

5Connect the set-top box Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

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TV signal source ??? one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC) and ATSC UHF/VHF antenna

Connecting TV Source In 85

Connecting TV Source In

You must have two identical set-top boxes ??? such as two digital cable receivers, two satellite receivers, or two cable TV boxes (sold separately) ??? from the same TV source and the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual-tuner option (select models only) to set this up. This configuration will allow you to watch live TV on one channel and record another channel at the same time.

Connect the NTSC TV signal source from each set-top box or digital cable receiver into each of the HP Digital Entertainment Center tuners??? TV Source 1 and TV

Source 2.

If you are using two matching set-top cable boxes, with S-video or composite video output, do the following to connect two tuners and a HDTV ATSC input to your

HP Digital Entertainment Center:

1Make sure that:

???Cable TV box: A coaxial cable connector from your cable source (wall) is plugged into

a cable splitter (provided), then into each cable set-top box In connector. This setup is similar to the illustration ???TV signal source ??? two digital cable boxes (NTSC)??? on page 92.

???Digital cable receiver: A coaxial cable connector from two cable sources (wall) is plugged into each digital cable receiver IN connector. See ???TV signal source ??? two digital cable boxes (NTSC)??? on page 92.

2Connect a video cable for set-top box 1.

a Choose a Video Out connector:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the

set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 1 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect a video cable for set-top box 2:

a Choose a video out connector; use the same type as set-top box 1:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the

set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector.

5Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 2 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

6Connect the coaxial cable from the UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

If you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or digital cable receiver, do the following to connect the NTSC-only TV signal source:

Entertainment Center. This connection

supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners.

2 Turn the connector to tighten it.

One Cable TV Box or

Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC)

Source In

Connect the NTSC TV signal source from the standard cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver (sold separately) into the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

If you are using a standard set-top box or digital cable receiver with S-video or composite video output, do the following:

1Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your cable TV source (wall) is plugged into the set-top box or digital cable receiver In connector.

2Connect a video cable:

a Choose a video out connector:

??? Coaxial (RF)

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the set-top

box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect the set-top box Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

Connecting TV

Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers

Source In

You must have two identical set-top boxes, such as two digital cable receivers or two cable TV boxes (sold separately), from the same TV source and the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual-tuner option (select models only) to set this up. This configuration will allow you to watch live TV on one channel and record another channel at the same time.

Connect the TV signal source from each set-top box or digital cable receiver into each of the HP Digital Entertainment Center tuners??? TV Source 1 and TV Source 2.

If you are using two matching set-top cable boxes or digital cable receivers with S-video or composite video output, do the following:

1Make sure that:

???Cable TV box: A coaxial cable connector from your cable source (wall) is plugged into

a cable splitter (provided), then into each cable set-top box In connector. This setup is similar to the illustration ???TV signal source ??? two digital cable boxes (NTSC)??? on page 92.

???Digital cable receiver: A coaxial cable connector from two cable sources (wall) is plugged into each digital cable receiver IN connector. See ???TV signal source ??? two digital cable boxes (NTSC)??? on page 92.

2Connect a video cable for set-top box 1.

a Choose a Video Out connector:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the

set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 1 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect a video cable for set-top box 2:

a Choose a video out connector; use the same type as set-top box 1:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the

set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector.

5Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 2 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

Connecting TV

6Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

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7Connect the set-top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

Satellite Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

One Satellite Receiver (NTSC)

Source In

Connect the TV signal source from the satellite receiver into the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

If you are using a satellite receiver (sold separately) with S-video or composite video output, do the following:

1Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish source is plugged into the satellite receiver In connector.

2Connect a video cable.

a Choose a Video Out connector:

??? Coaxial (RF)

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) connector and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect the satellite receiver Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

Connecting TV

You must have two identical satellite receivers from the same source and the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual-tuner option (select models only) to set this up. This configuration will allow you to watch live TV on one channel and record another channel at the same time.

Connect the TV signal source from each satellite receiver into each HP Digital Entertainment Center tuner.

If you are using two matching satellite receivers with S-video or composite video output, do the following:

1Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish source is plugged into two cable outputs, and each satellite receiver In connector.

2Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 1: a Choose a Video Out connector:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.

3Connect stereo audio cables for satellite receiver 1 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) connector and the Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

4Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 2:

a Choose a video out connector, use the same type as satellite receiver 1:

??? Video (composite)

??? S-video

bConnect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector.

cConnect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector.

5Connect stereo audio cables for satellite receiver 2 (skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):

a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) connector and Audio Out left (white) connectors.

b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.

Connecting TV Source In

6Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

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7Connect the satellite receiver 2 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See ???Infrared Transmitter Connection??? on page 97.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes infrared transmitters that make it easy to control one or two set-top boxes. If you connect a set-top box such as a digital cable box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, then you must also use the Infrared (IR) Transmitter control cable.

The remote control sends commands to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, which relays these commands via the Infrared Transmitter control cables to the cable box or satellite receiver.

The Infrared Transmitter control cable has a sender tip (IR Blaster) that attaches to the front of the cable box (or other set-top box) and plugs into the back of the

HP Digital Entertainment Center.

You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter control cable sender tip on to the set-top box front panel to ensure the set-top box receives the signal.

The remote receiver is on the front of the cable box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver. It receives Infrared commands from your cable box remote control or from the Infrared Transmitter cable. The remote receiver is sometimes hidden behind a panel of dark, transparent plastic. You can use a flashlight to locate it. For more information about the remote receiver, refer to the documentation for your cable box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver.

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The Infrared Transmitter connection is required for a signal with a set-top box.

Connecting TV Source In

If you have a cable TV receiver, satellite receiver, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the Infrared Transmitter sensor:

1Route the Infrared Transmitter cable from the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV, digital cable, or satellite receiver set-top box.

2Locate the IR remote receiver area on the front of the set-top box. This is where you aim the set-top box remote control to change channels, change the sound level, and so on.

???The IR remote receiver area may be behind an obvious window on the set-top box.

???Use the set-top box remote control to locate its IR remote receiver area: Hold the remote control very close (within 1 inch/2.54 centimeters) and press a remote button to change the channel or power off the box. As you push a button, gradually move the remote control across the front of the box until the box responds.

???Hold a flashlight close to the front of the set-top box, and look for a transparent window with a small box inside. Test the area by holding the box remote close to the window and pushing a button until the box responds.

3Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared Transmitter cable tip over the set-top box IR remote receiver area while you test the function.

4Plug the Infrared Transmitter cable into the Infrared Transmitter connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

5Test the operation by pointing the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center IR receiver and pressing a channel button. (Be sure you use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote and point it at the

HP Digital Entertainment Center.)

6For permanent attachment, remove the paper from the Infrared Transmitter cable tip, and press the tip onto the IR remote receiver area on the set-top box.

7Repeat these steps for the second set-top box.

Connecting TV Source In

This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video input and audio/video output options and connections. Your system may have different components.

Chapter Contents:

???Video Equipment Overview??? on page 102

???Typical Video Equipment Connections??? on page 104

???VCR Connection??? on page 105

???Video Camera Connection??? on page 109

VCR

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HP Digital Entertainment Center

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A stable image on your TV/display may cause screen burn-in if left on for a long time. Use a screen-saver and low contrast colors for desktop background images to reduce burn-in.

Equipment

Connecting Video

Standard video equipment has one or more of the following video out connectors and cables:

??? Coaxial (RF)

??? Composite ??? S-video

The type of video cable you need depends on your video equipment:

???If your video equipment has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does.

???If your video equipment has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable.

You may need other or additional cables, depending on your video equipment.

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If your video equipment has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.

You must select the correct input and output from the video equipment front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.

You can also connect your digital video camera to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectors.

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Equipment

Connecting Video

VCR

OUT

Equipment

Connecting Video

1Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR.

2Connect the coaxial cable to the input of a signal splitter (available at electronics stores).

3Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.

4Connect one coaxial cable to the input of the VCR.

5Connect one coaxial cable to the TV Source 1 in back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

6Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR out to one of the TV inputs. Reserve an input connection on the TV for the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Cable From Wall

Coaxial

Set-top box

Cable From Wall

Coaxial

VCR

Coaxial

Coaxial

VCR

Coaxial

Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitter)

Equipment

Connecting Video

Coaxial

Coaxial

Connectors:

Use the 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the front or 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to connect a digital video camera. This connector is bi-directional.

Some cameras use a USB connector. See the documentation that came with your digital video camera. See ???USB Device Connection??? on page 121.

Equipment:

Most digital video cameras use either a 4-pin to 4-pin or a 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) video camera transfer cable. A 4-pin to 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable to use the 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel is sold separately.

Procedure:

The following instructions apply only to digital video cameras. See ???Connecting an Analog Camcorder??? on page 112 for analog video cameras.

If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera, click Cancel.

To connect a digital video camera:

1Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, and wait for the desktop to appear. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

2Turn on the digital video camera.

3Connect the video camera transfer cable from the camera to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the front (4-pin) or back (6-pin) of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

4A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait two or three minutes for the system to make the necessary settings for the new device. When installation is complete, a message appears telling you the camera is ready to use.

Equipment

Connecting Video

If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera:

1Start up the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

2Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance,

if available, and then double-click the System icon.

4Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.

5Click the plus sign (+) next to imaging devices. If the name of the camera appears under imaging devices the device is ready. If the name is not there, try the following:

???Click Action, and then Scan for hardware changes. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under imaging devices.

???Unplug the video camera???s transfer cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Power cycle the camera and plug it back in. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under imaging devices.

For more information about viewing your pictures or digital video files in Media Center or copying your pictures to CD, see the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide.

Equipment

Connecting Video

Connectors:

When connecting an analog video camera for input to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Procedure:

The following instructions can also be used to connect digital cameras with analog outputs.

See the documentation that came with your video camera.

To connect an analog video camera:

1Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, and wait for the desktop to appear. See ???Initial Configuration??? on page 127.

2Connect the video camera transfer cable from the camera to the S-video connector or to the composite and audio connectors on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

3Turn on the camera and use InterVideo WinDVD Creator to capture your video recording.

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VIDEO OUT

Connect an analog video camera for source input

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Analog

Camcorder

Your system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different network options, connections, and configurations. You can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a:

???Wireless 802.11 b/g network

???Wired Ethernet port 10/100/1000

You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectors.

This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, options to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, to a network, and to peripheral devices. Your system may have different components.

Internet

Broadband Modem

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HP Digital Entertainment Center

Chapter Contents:

???Peripheral Connection Overview??? on page 114

???Typical Network Connections??? on page 116

???Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna??? on page 117

???Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem??? on page 119

???Connecting Through a Router??? on page 120

???USB Device Connection??? on page 121

???Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive??? on page 123

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For additional information on connecting network equipment, refer to the Start Here booklet and the hardware and ISP (Internet Service Provider) documentation that came with your network.

Network

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting the

Back Panel

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Connecting the Network

You can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a 802.11 b/g wireless network. The transceiver is built in to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. An external antenna is supplied with your system. You must connect this antenna to connect to the wireless network. You need an existing wireless LAN network with an Internet connection (please consult your ISP for further information).

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center connects with other wireless product(s) via 802.11 b/g technology. The 802.11 b/g wireless LAN function allows you to connect to your home network and other devices that are compatible with the 802.11 b/g wireless LAN. The wireless LAN connects to the Internet.

You can establish a wireless network using your

HP Digital Entertainment Center as a wireless access point, or you can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if you already have a wireless network functioning. Refer to the Quick Install Guide and CD manual included in the accessory box to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center as a wireless access point.

A wireless access point and a wireless router are required and sold separately. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased Internet service contract.

Wireless Router

802.11 b/g

Wireless router Internet connection

To connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center:

1Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable Antenna connector on to the back panel, as shown in the following illustration:

2You may want to move the end of the antenna away from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to improve your signal reception.

3Check to ensure that:

a The wireless router is connected to a DSL/cable modem.

b The DSL/cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection.

c The wireless router power LED and connect LEDs are on.

d The DSL/cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on.

e Your wireless network functions properly.

4Select how you want to set up your network:

a If you would like a wireless connection between the HP Digital Entertainment Center and your existing wireless network, establish a wireless network using your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client. The Media Center setup wizard has a step for this option. This is the default mode.

b If your HP Digital Entertainment Center is connected to the Internet and you would like to wireless-connect other machines to this HP Digital Entertainment Center, establish a wireless network using your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a wireless access point. For more information, refer to the Quick Install Guide and CD manual included in the Wi-Fi accessory box.

To connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, through an existing DSL or cable modem broadband connection:

1Connect an RJ-45 network cable (sold separately) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a DSL or cable modem.

2Check the following:

a The DSL or cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection.

bThe DSL or cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on.

Refer to your DSL/cable modem and ISP documentation to establish a connection.

RJ-45

DSL/Cable

Modem

If you already have a home network functioning, you can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a LAN network and then to a DSL modem or cable modem. You can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if you already have a home network functioning.

Refer to your router, DSL/cable modem, and ISP documentation to establish a connection.

To connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, through a router and a broadband connection:

1Connect an RJ-45 network cable (sold separately) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a 10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT port on the router.

2Check that:

a The router is connected to the DSL/cable modem.

b The DSL/cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection.

c The router power LED and connect LEDs are on.

d The DSL/cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on.

RJ-45

Router

RJ-45

DSL/Cable

Modem

Digital Still Camera

The following instructions apply only to digital still cameras.

When connecting a digital still camera, use a USB connector on the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

To connect a digital still camera:

1Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Wait for the desktop to appear. Minimize or close Media Center.

2Turn on the digital still camera. See the documentation that came with your camera.

3Connect the camera transfer cable into the camera.

4Connect the camera transfer cable into an open USB connector on the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Most digital still cameras use either the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector.

5A Found New Hardware message displays. Wait two or three minutes for the system to make the necessary settings for the new device. When installation is complete, a message displays telling you the camera is ready to use.

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USB 2.0

Digital

Camera

Digital still camera connection (front panel)

USB 2.0

Digital

Camera

Digital still camera connection (back panel)

Connecting the Network

Other USB Devices

You can connect other peripheral devices to the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports.

The following devices can be connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center USB 2.0 high speed ports:

???iPod

???MP3 player

???USB drive

???External hard disk drive

???Printer

???Scanner

???Digital video camera

???Digital still camera

???PDA (personal digital assistant)

???Keyboard

???Mouse

Peripheral devices are sold separately. See the documentation that came with your device. You can go to http://www.hp.com to purchase peripheral devices online.

To connect the HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center through a USB, see the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive.

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USB device connection (front panel)

Portable hard disk drive

USB device connection (back panel)

The HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel includes a drive bay that houses the HP Personal Media Drive. The drive bay has an internal USB port and power connector.

The HP Personal Media Drive can also function as an external USB hard disk drive. You must connect an external USB port and power cable.

You can easily insert and remove the drive from the bay without turning off the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

You can use the HP Personal Media Drive without installing the included software. However, HP recommends that you install the software to have access to additional features and read the documentation.

For more information about installing the software, refer to the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive. For more information about using an HP Personal Media Drive to store and transfer information, refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide.

HP Personal Media Drive

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Do not move the drive while it is operating, to avoid hardware damage and potential data loss. You can safely remove your drive only after you have completely run the Safely Remove Hardware wizard (located in the system tray at the bottom of the screen).

After you have safely disconnected and powered off the drive, handle the drive by the plastic endcaps to avoid touching the aluminum sides if they are hot.

The drive may feel warm. This is normal to allow faster heat dissipation.

Connecting the Network

To connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center:

1Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is included with the drive (select models only).

???For instructions about installing and using the HP Personal Media Drive software, refer to the documentation that came with your HP Personal Media Drive.

2Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front panel door.

3Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the bottom of the drive bay.

4Slide the drive all the way into the drive bay until the drive is firmly connected to the internal power and USB cables. Do not force the drive into the bay; it should slide easily into the bay.

5If the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the blue power LED on the front of the drive lights up when the drive is inserted correctly.

To transfer files from your primary hard disk drive to your HP Personal Media Drive, you must first run the utility for each installed Media Drive to access the drive within Media Center:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then HP Media Drive.

3Connect the HP Personal Media Drive.

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

For instructions about using the HP Personal Media Drive software, refer to the documentation that came with your HP Personal Media Drive.

To disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely:

1Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive.

2Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the bottom of the desktop. If this icon is hidden, click the arrows on the taskbar to display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens.

3Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive.

4Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK. This name of the drive may appear as Generic Volume, followed by the assigned drive letter. A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect.

5Click Close.

6Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front panel door.

7Disconnect the drive from the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive

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To avoid hardware damage and data loss, always disconnect the drive safely, when it is not active. When the amber LED is blinking, the drive is active, saving or transferring data.

Connecting the Network

This chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software, including how to configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation.

When you complete the procedures in this chapter, you can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center in your home entertainment center. Refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide.

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You should only perform the procedures in this chapter after all cables have been connected.

Chapter Contents:

???Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time??? on page 128

???Windows Welcome??? on page 131

???Media Center First Run??? on page 132

???Configuring Audio??? on page 136

???Configuring Video??? on page 141

???Configuring the System??? on page 154

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Make sure you have followed all safety instructions for your HP Digital Entertainment Center, especially the important AC power information.

See ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

Initial Configuration

Turn power on to all connected devices such as TV and audio equipment before turning on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Power on only after you have completed the full setup.

To set up your system:

??????Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)??? on page 128

???Initial Startup??? on page 129

???Syncing the Keyboard??? on page 130

???Required Setup??? on page 132

???Optional Setup??? on page 133

???If Your Connections Don???t Work??? on page 135

???Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness??? on page 135

Initial Startup

After you have connected the equipment, you are ready to turn on the system.

1Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2Turn on all connected system equipment, such as TVs, set-top boxes, and AV receivers.

4Press the On/Standby (power) button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. The system starts.

Power On

On/Standby

Initial Configuration

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Set the volume to mid-level on the AV receiver and on the TV.

3Plug the HP Digital Entertainment Center AC power cable into a wall outlet.

???Use a surge protector to prevent power surges or voltage spikes.

5 See ???Syncing the Keyboard??? on page 130.

The display on the TV screen may not be optimized until after you set the display settings.

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Make sure you have followed all safety instructions for your HP Digital Entertainment Center, especially the important AC power information.

See ???Safety Information??? on page 17.

Syncing the Keyboard

Test the keyboard after the operating system is loaded. Move the trackball to see if the cursor moves.

If the keyboard does not operate, you must synchronize the keyboard with the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

To sync the keyboard:

1After you have made all connections and have performed the initial startup procedure, make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on.

2Briefly press the Keyboard Connect button on the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel, behind the left door. The button will flash, indicating the system is ready to connect (sync) with the keyboard.

KEYBOARD

3Press the red connect button once on the bottom of the keyboard. The front panel Keyboard Connect button flashes and stops, indicating a successful sync.

Important: If you press the button twice, you will need to repeat steps 1 through 4.

4Test the keyboard. Move the trackball, and see if the cursor moves.

5If the keyboard does not operate: a Check the batteries.

b Repeat steps 1 through 4.

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CONNECT

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The system starts and displays the initial Microsoft?? Windows?? setup screen for the first power on only. You will need a mouse and keyboard to navigate the screens.

To set up Windows for the first time:

1Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup.

2Click Next to set up your system.

3Select your country/region and language in System Settings. Change is optional. Click Next.

4Select your Time Zone. Change is optional. Click Next.

5Read the terms and conditions of the End Users License Agreement and if you agree, accept the terms and conditions. Click Next.

6Select Automatic Updates. Click Next.

7Name your system. Click Next.

8Select Finish.

9A countdown displays.

a After the countdown the screen goes blank.

b Do not turn off your system during this one time setup process. This takes approximately

8 to 10 minutes.

10Windows restarts automatically.

11After the system restarts, you will begin the Media Center first run. See ???Media Center First Run??? on page 132.

Initial Configuration

Initial Setup Wait Time

After you power up your system for the first time and complete the initial setup, you will see a welcome screen. This welcome screen will be displayed for one to three minutes, without any visible sign of system activity. During this period, your system is completing your account setup and should not be interrupted.

Please do not power off while the welcome screen is displayed. After it completes, the desktop will be displayed and the Media Center Setup Wizard will automatically launch.

The initial Media Center setup wizard consists of required setup and the optional setup.

Required Setup

The system displays the initial Media Center setup wizard for the first power on or until the Media Center setup is completed. The wizard includes steps for your network or broadband connections. Connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your wired network or broadband connections before you press the On/Standby button.

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When Media Center is open, you can press F1 on the keyboard to open Media Center Help.

To set up Media Center for the first time:

1Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Media Center startup wizard. These instructions include choosing:

???How Media Center connects to the Internet.

???How to join a wireless network, if you have one.

???How to join an existing (wired) network, if you have one.

2The wizard sets up the required components. To continue, set up optional components as required. See ???Optional Setup??? on page 133.

Optional Setup

This procedure for optional components within the Media Center wizard can be completed at any time; you can define or change these settings using the Media Center settings.

In this portion of the Media Center wizard, you will:

???Configure tuners, TV signal, and Television Program Guide information.

???Select and adjust Media Center display settings.

To set up optional components in Media Center:

1Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center Optional Components startup wizard.

2Confirm your country/region.

3Set up the TV signal, manually or automatically. Make sure a TV source is connected. The wizard scans for signals if you select automatic. It also sets up a set-top box.

4Set up and download the Television Program Guide. You need your ZIP or postal code.

5Choose and, if needed, adjust the display settings.

???Set up speakers.

???Teach the HP Digital Entertainment Center to control your cable TV or satellite receiver set-top box.

6Choose the number of speakers you have. You can also test the speakers.

7If you selected 5.1 or 7.1 speakers, or if you are using S/PDIF (digital), you must set the DVD player speaker settings. See ???Configuring audio for the DVD player??? on page 140.

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When Media Center is open, you can press F1 on the keyboard to open Media Center Help.

Initial Configuration

If your TV connects to the system using a composite or S-video connection, the Media Center Setup Wizard cannot make automatic adjustment of settings for your TV display. Instead of using the wizard for automatic adjustment, set the TV display by using the Windows Desktop Properties. See ???Adjusting the Desktop Display??? on page 144.

This automatic adjustment is available during the Optional Setup, within the option Optimize how Media Center looks on your display. During the Media Center Setup Wizard, at the Optional Setup, do the following:

1 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display.

2Select the display type for Identify Your Display Type.

3Select the Connection Type for your TV display.

4Do the following for your type of video connection:

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If you choose the option Preview Automatic Adjustment, the screen may appear black or seem to halt for approximately 20 seconds. Wait until the wizard screen reappears, choose ???Do not adjust any settings???, click Next, and then continue with the next step in this procedure.

You can use Media Center wizards to walk you through the connection process:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click Settings.

3Click one of the following topics:

???General

???TV

???Pictures

???Music

???DVD

???Messenger and Caller ID

???Radio

???Help

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5If you cannot connect to the Internet, the wizard displays automatically.

Initial Configuration

You can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel media info display.

To adjust the front panel display brightness:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Front Panel.

This setting does not control the brightness of the On/Standby (power) button or Media Center mode status LEDs.

3Change the front panel brightness.

4Set adjustment for manual or automatic. Automatic changes the display brightness based on room light level.

5Click Save.

You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center audio configuration to get the best sound on your audio system.

Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. See:

???Connecting Headphones??? on page 136

???Connecting a Microphone??? on page 136

???Adjusting the Volume??? on page 138

???Configuring Audio Output??? on page 139

Selecting recording devices

To select a sound recording device:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose Control Panel.

3Click Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices). The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens.

4Click the Audio tab. The window opens.

This window is easier to read on a monitor. You can lower the display resolution to read the window. You will need the keyboard and mouse.

5In the Sound Recording area, click the Volume button, and then choose the source for sound recording.

6Click OK.

7Close the window.

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Audio distortion may occur if recording volume is set too high.

Initial Configuration

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust speaker volume, use the:

???Remote control

???TV

???AV receiver

???Buttons on the keyboard

???Volume knob on the speakers

???Volume knob on the subwoofer

???Volume knob on the monitor (if connected)

???Volume controls within a program,

such as the volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar or on the remote control

???Volume icon on the taskbar Double-click and adjust the volume.

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Ensure that the mute box is not checked.

Some applications may play back at low volume, even when the volume knob is turned to the maximum position. If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the volume.

Locating the volume icon

If you do not see the Volume icon on the taskbar:

1Click Start, and then Control Panel. Click

Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is available.

2Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens.

This window is easier to read on a monitor. You can lower the display resolution to read the window. You will need the keyboard and mouse.

3Click the Volume tab. Place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.

4Click Apply, and then click OK. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar.

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Volume cannot be controlled from the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control if the S/PDIF digital audio out connects to your AV receiver. Control the sound from your AV receiver.

Configuring Audio Output

You must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio system.

Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player.

The following table shows which procedures to perform for your audio system. If you set up speakers using the Media Center Optional Components wizard, then set up the audio for the DVD player only.

Initial Configuration

To configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click Settings, General, Media Center Setup, and then Setup your Speakers. The Speaker Setup screen displays.

3Click Next.

4Under Specify how many speakers you have, select the speaker number that matches your system. For example, select 5.1. Click Next.

5Select Test. If you hear tones from all your speakers, click Next. If you do not hear tones from all your speakers, follow the onscreen instructions.

6Click Finish.

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Reduce the volume level before changing channels. Exercise particular caution when changing from ATSC to NTSC channels. Your analog NTSC channel audio levels may be noticeably higher than your SD/HDTV channel audio levels. The channel sound volume is controlled by the content provider.

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If your speaker configuration is not displayed, click the Sound Effect (speaker) icon in the desktop system tray.

To configure multichannel audio output for the Media Center DVD playback:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click Settings, DVD, Audio, and then Configuration.

3Set sound output to match your speaker system. For example, select 5.1 for analog audio connections. If you have a digital audio connection, select S/PDIF.

4Click Save.

Configuring Video

You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment

Center video configuration to get the best image on your

TV/display screen.

Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. See:

???Configuring Video Output??? on page 141

???Dual screen??? on page 142

???Adjusting the Desktop Display??? on page 144

???Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels??? on page 151

???Tuning the Desktop Display??? on page 151

Configuring Video Output

Initial Configuration

You can configure your HP Digital Entertainment Center video for dual-display. For instance, you can view the screen on your TV and your monitor if both are connected. You can also set up additional displays. See ???Video Out to TV and Monitor??? on page 67 to connect your TV and monitor.

If you have a multichannel sound system, and the broadcast is only 2-channel, you may not hear all the sound; you may need to change your audio settings to 2.0/2.1. Then change the settings back for multichannel broadcasts.

Video software can change periodically; check HP Support for updates. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number.

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Your TV and monitor must be connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center before turning on the power to see the display on two screens.

Dual screen

The HP Digital Entertainment Center can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

The display defaults to the monitor after turn on if you have two displays connected. You must set up the TV manually. This is also called ???cloning???. The screen resolution may change if you switch to two displays.

See ???Viewing the screen image on a second display??? on page 142.

Changing screens

Once you have configured for dual screen, you can quickly change where the HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time.)

Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the HP Digital Entertainment Center and try again.

5 Ensure nView Display Settings is selected in the left side list.

6Select Clone from the nView Display Mode drop down menu.

7Select the Primary and secondary displays from the drop down menu.

8Click Apply.

9When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.

10Click the OK button to save changes. Click OK again to close the window.

Initial Configuration

When you want to disconnect the TV from the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you may need to disable the dual screen option to return your HP Digital Entertainment Center display to its original resolution.

To disable the TV or monitor dual screen option and view your HP Digital Entertainment Center image on the original display:

1Right-click on the desktop, and click nVidia Display in the dialog box. The Properties window opens.

2Ensure nView Display Settings is selected in the left side list.

3Select Single Display from the nView Display Mode drop down menu.

4When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.

5Click the OK button to save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window.

Some tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require that you leave Media Center and use the Windows XP desktop. Because Windows XP is not specifically designed for TV, some messages and dialogs on the desktop may be difficult to read on some TVs.

Lowering the display resolution can make messages and dialogs easier to read by enlarging the text.

This procedure is an example only and may vary depending on your TV/display type, supported formats, and video out connections. You may have to perform the procedure more than once to optimize the image.

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This setup procedure is advanced. Knowledge of video concepts and computer terms is helpful. Follow the steps carefully. Your TV/ display may require settings and configurations different than those listed in the following procedures.

You can adjust the display using:

???The Media Center wizard. See ???Adjusting the Display in Media Center??? on page 145.

Or

???From the desktop. See ???Adjusting the Display from the Desktop??? on page 149.

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You may have to perform this procedure before and after playing a commercial DVD video in component video, due to copy protection measures.

Before you begin, verify that the video equipment is properly connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center and turned on, and ensure that your TV screen is set to normal mode (not letter-box, wide, or re-sized).

To adjust the video settings in Media Center:

1 Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings.

3 Click Display/Connection Wizard.

4Verify that the video equipment is properly connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center and turned on. Check the boxes. Click Next.

Initial Configuration

7Select the screen resolution definition type that is supported by your TV/display. Click Next.

This screen may vary or not appear, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection.

Your settings may vary.

8Verify that the settings are correct. Click Preview. The changed video settings display.

Your settings may vary.

Initial Configuration

9Click Yes to apply the settings. The screen may flicker for a few seconds while the settings change. If the new setting is not correct, wait for 15 seconds and the previous screen will display.

10Click Finish.

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You may also need to perform the HDTV Overscan procedure, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection.

You may have to perform the Adjusting the Desktop Display procedure before and after playing a commercial DVD video in component video, due to copy protection measures.

To play a commercial DVD video in component video, the resolution format must be set to 480i or 480p. The DVD will not play after it is inserted into the drive, and you may see an error message when you try to play the DVD in component video and the resolution format is set above 480i or 480p.

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You may have to perform the ???Adjusting the Desktop Display??? procedure before and after playing a commercial DVD video in component video, due to copy protection measures.

To play a commercial DVD video, in component video, in Media Center:

1 Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings.

3Click DVD Mode (480p). (Select this mode only if your TV supports 480p mode.)

4After playing the commercial DVD video in component video, perform the Adjusting the Desktop Display procedure to return the desktop image and Media Center to a higher resolution format. See ???Adjusting the Desktop Display??? on page 144.

You can also use the following procedures to adjust the TV video settings. These procedures are examples only and may vary depending on your TV/display type, supported formats, and video out connections. You may have to perform the procedure more than once to optimize the image.

You can use this window to adjust the TV video image in composite, S-video, or component video out. This window is not available for single displays in DVI or VGA video out. Use the Media Center HP Settings wizard to adjust these displays.

Before you begin, verify that the video equipment is properly connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center and turned on, and ensure that your TV screen is set to normal mode (not letter-box, wide or re-sized).

To adjust the video settings from the Windows desktop:

1Right-click on the desktop, and click nVidia Display and the TV/display in the dialog box. The GeForce window opens.

2Select TV Settings from the left side list.

3Select the Signal format to a type that is supported by your TV/display. (For commercial DVD playback in component video, select: 480i or 480p.)

4Click Apply (or click OK to save changes).

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If the lower buttons are not visible, right-click the top bar and select move to move the window and access the buttons.

5Perform HDTV Overscan Configuration, as required. See ???HDTV Overscan Configuration??? on page 150. The HDTV Overscan Configuration window may open, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection.

6When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. The screen may flicker for a few seconds while the settings change.

You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. If the new setting is not correct, wait for 15 seconds and the previous screen will display.

7Click the OK button to save changes. Click OK again to close the window.

Initial Configuration

To use underscan to show the entire Windows desktop:

1Right click on the desktop, select nVidia Display, and click HDTV Overscan Configuration in the dialog box. The HDTV Overscan Configuration window opens.

This screen may vary or not appear, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection.

2 Select Use underscan to show the entire Windows desktop.

3Click Apply (or click OK to save the changes).

4When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting. If the new setting is not correct, wait for 15 seconds and the previous screen will display.

5Click the OK button to save changes. Click OK again to close the window.

You cannot use HDTV Overscan Configuration for 480i or 480p.

(Select models only)

After you complete the Media Center and Digital TV setup wizards and then download your TV Program Guide, the Media Center TV Program Guide may display incorrect ATSC DTV channels. Some channels may have an incorrect channel number and other channels may not be displayed at all. These HDTV channels may be available in your area, but they may not be listed in the Media Center TV Program Guide.

A more complete ATSC TV channel guide may be available from third party providers, such as Titan TV. For more information, see the Media Center Online Spotlight.

To view or record HDTV content, you need an HP Digital Entertainment Center with ATSC tuner (included) and UHF/VHF antenna (sold separately).

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Broadcasters sometimes use two channels: one for Standard TV (NTSC) and one for HDTV (ATSC DTV). An HDTV channel can broadcast several programs at the same time.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop default screen resolution is 800 by 600 pixels. In the default format, the Windows desktop on your TV/display screen may show a black border around it. You may also see that the video image is larger than your TV/display (overscan).

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Only advanced users should attempt to perform this procedure. If you cannot see a screen image, go to http://www.hp.com/ support and select your model number for detailed information on advanced video setup.

Adjusting the Video Image

To optimize the HP Digital Entertainment Center video image so it best fits your TV screen, do the following:

1Right-click on the desktop, and click nVidia Display in the dialog box. The Properties window opens.

Properties window

2 Select Screen resolutions and refresh rates from the left side list. Adjust the Screen resolution and Monitor settings as required.

3 Click Apply.

4Click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.

5Select Color Correction from the left side list. Adjust the brightness and contrast slider bars as required.

6Click Apply.

7Click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.

8Close the Properties window.

Initial Configuration

Registering with HP

To register with HP to receive changes, updates, and support:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Support, and then Register Now.

3Follow onscreen instructions, using the keyboard and trackball.

You can also register with HP in the following ways:

???Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow onscreen instructions.

???Register online at: http://register.hp.com

Initial Configuration

Installing Software

After you turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center the first time and then restart it, you can install any additional software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the HP Digital Entertainment Center box (select

models only).

You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Restart the HP Digital Entertainment Center after installation.

Choose software that is compatible with your HP Digital Entertainment Center; check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for compatibility with your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer. Check the manufacturer???s documentation or customer service information for help if you need it.

System utilities

HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support information and initiate Application or System Recovery.

To use utility programs:

1Click Start, choose All Programs, and then PC Help & Tools.

2Select a program or folder:

???HP Application Recovery

???HP Support Information

???HP PC System Recovery

???PC Doctor

???Safety and Comfort Guide

???System Restore

Initial Configuration

???It???s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected HP Digital Entertainment Center startups, and the HP Digital Entertainment Center not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor between the power outlet and the HP Digital Entertainment Center power cord.

Troubleshooting

For help, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.

The Help and Support Center is onscreen

Help information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Here you can find:

???Links to reinstall drivers.

???Access to technical support options.

???Answers to commonly asked questions about your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

To open the Help and Support Center:

1Press the Help button on your keyboard (the ? button).

Or

Start Media Center. Click the Help (?) icon at the top left of the screen.

Or

Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support.

HP Support

HP Support provides important support information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Here you can find:

???Your product number, model number, and serial number.

???Registration information and link (monitor, keyboard, and mouse recommended).

???Where to find more information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

???An HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test.

???How to contact HP.

To open HP Support:

1Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, and then HP Support.

3Select a program or folder:

???Register Now

???Learn More

???Test Hardware

???Contact HP

HP Web Site Support

The HP Web site provides:

???Supplemental information about the HP Digital Entertainment Center and products

???HP Support contact information

???Software updates

To use the HP Web site:

1Connect to the Internet: Open your Web browser.

Or

Press Connect on your keyboard.

2Access the HP Support Web site. Type http://www.hp.com/support into the Web browser address box. Press Enter.

???Software patches

???Online Information and technical support for your HP Digital Entertainment Center

???Online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center

3Select your country/region from the drop-down list. Press the arrow button next to the list.

4Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for information about your

HP Digital Entertainment Center and your technical support needs.

Troubleshooting

HP Customer Care

You can get help over the telephone from HP. When you call HP Customer Care, have your model number and serial number available.

See the keyboard or the Warranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers.

Online Guides

You can find online guides and information for your

HP Digital Entertainment Center. To view online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center, go to the Support Web address that is listed in the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center, and then search for your product name and number.

Online manuals are associated with specific HP Digital Entertainment Center model numbers. Some models may not have online manuals.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If your HP Digital Entertainment Center works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it by restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center, using System Restore, or using other methods including the System Recovery programs.

Recovery discs (DVDs) are included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center system. You need recovery discs for some repairs that use the system recovery programs.

For instructions on using recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Problems with software programs may be caused by corruption or damage to an individual program (application or software driver) or to part of the operating system software.

Microsoft Web Site

Search the Microsoft Web site (http://www.support.microsoft.com) for

Knowledge Base articles and updates on Microsoft?? Windows?? XP Media Center Edition 2004.

You can also use the Online Spotlight link to get to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Web site.

To get the latest news and information about your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program:

1Press the Media Center button on your remote control.

2Select Online Spotlight from the Media Center Start menu.

When you replace the hard disk drive, you lose any files or software that you created, saved, or installed on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Because of this, you also lose a special code that Microsoft includes in the files of recorded TV programs. Without the code, Media Center cannot play TV programs previously recorded to disk or copied to DVD or to other media.

For more information about safeguarding your recorded TV programs, refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide.

Procedure

Before you begin

Replace the internal hard disk drive only if it has failed. Do not replace the internal hard disk drive until HP support has diagnosed it as the point of failure. HP recommends to upgrade hard disk drive capacity using the HP Personal Media Drive.

Before you begin to replace the internal hard disk drive:

1Make sure you have the recovery discs (DVDs) included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center system.

2Back up your data to the Personal Media Drive or burn it to DVD.

3Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing the hard disk drive.

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Only advanced users should attempt to perform this procedure.

4Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

5Disconnect the power cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

6Disconnect all other cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Appendix A: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Removal

To remove the internal hard disk drive:

1Turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center upside down.

2Remove the hard disk drive cover from the chassis. After loosening the screw, slide the hard disk drive in the direction of the screw.

4 Disconnect the hard disk drive cables.

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B

Replacement

To replace the internal hard disk drive:

1Replace the old hard disk drive with the new hard disk drive.

2Replace the hard disk drive screws. Tighten the screws an additional half-turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer.

4Place the hard disk drive into the chassis. Position the metal tabs.

B

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Appendix A: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

6Turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right side up.

7Reconnect the power cable and all other cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

8Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

9Test the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation.

10Recover your system using the recovery disk.

11Restore your data.

Numerics

1/4 inch headphones 136 1394 7, 109

2.0multichannel audio system 41

2.1Home Stereo Installation 42

2.1home stereo installation 41, 42

2.1multichannel audio system 42

2.1powered speaker 49

4.1Home Theater Audio 43

4.1powered speaker 50

5.1home theater audio 44

5.1multichannel audio system 44

5.1powered speaker 51

5/4.1 home audio installation 43

7.1Home Theater Audio 45

7.1multichannel audio system 45

7.1powered speaker 52

802.11b/g 117 9-in-1 card readers 5

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active (powered) speakers 48 Additional equipment 32 adjusting

desktop display resolution 144 front panel brightness 135 speaker volume 138

Adjusting the Volume 138 Alt+F5 142

Analog Camcorder 112 Antenna (ATSC) 81

Antenna (NTSC and ATSC) 82 Antenna Connection 80

for FM radio 56 antennaweb.org 73

Application and System Recovery 172 Application Recovery 157

ATSC 73, 74 antenna 73

from VHF/UHF antenna 78 HDTV Channels 151

Index

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out 6 audio configuration 136 Audio Connection

Typical 38 audio files

codec errors 168

do not appear in Media Library 169 Audio In connection 55

Audio Output 139

Audio Problems and Solutions 160 audio settings 139

Audio system equipment 32 Audio/Video flow 21

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back panel

location of connections 6 system diagram 22

video connector locations 76 Basic Setup 27

Basic TV audio setup (2.0) 39 batteries 13

installing in keyboard 128 installing in remote control 16 replacing in keyboard 13 type

for keyboard 13

for remote control 16 before you start

additional items necessary 32 cables you may need 31 components supplied 29 safety information 17

Benefits 2 Brightness 135

brightness, adjusting front panel display 135 broadband Internet 113

Broadband Internet equipment 32 button functions, remote control 14 buttons

configuring keyboard 154

Index 179

Index

C

Cabinet back 26 Cabinet Front 25

Cable (NTSC) and UHF Antenna (ATSC) 83 cable box 71

cable modem 119, 120 cable modem, connecting 119 Cable Only (NTSC) 88

cable receiver

dual tuner option 72

setting up using Media Center 132 Cable/Antenna In 8

cables included 30

not included 31 Camcorder 104 camcorders 101 camera

connecting digital still 121 connecting digital video 109

capture 112 Center/Subwoofer 6 Changing screens 142

clearances, space for HP Digital Entertainment Center 28 cloning 142

Coaxial Splitter 30 codec errors 168 Color Correction 153 combination of Video 69 combinations 69 CompactFlash I/II 5 component video 60 Component Video Out 7

Component Video Settings 60 Composite 7

composite 75 Configuring Audio 136

for Media Center 140 for the DVD player 140

configuring Media Center audio settings 139

for cable or satellite receiver 132 for DVD player 140

for multichannel audio 140 for optional display 133 for your speaker setup 133

for your TV tuner and program guide 133 front panel display brightness 135 selecting recording devices 137

Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 154 Configuring the System 154 Configuring Video 141

Configuring Video Output and Source 141 Connecting

headphones 136 TV Audio 39 VCRs 101

connecting

2.0speaker system 41

2.1speaker system

with passive speakers 42 with powered speakers 49

4.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 43 with powered speakers 50

5.1 speaker system

with digital input on AV receiver 46 with digital speakers 53

with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51

7.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52

antenna, broadcast TV 80, 81, 82 cable boxes, two 86, 91

digital audio to AV receiver 46 DSL/cable modem 119

DVD player 103

microphone 136 monitor speakers 54 powered speakers 48

router, to Internet through 119 satellite receiver, one 93 satellite receivers 95

tape player using Audio In connections 55 TV displays 58

TV to watch one channel and record on another 72 VCR with direct connections 105

video analog camera 112 video digital camera 109 video, overview 104

Connections 20 system diagram 22

Connections Don???t Work 135 connector locations

for audio output 34 for video output 59 on back panel 6 on front panel 3

contacting HP

Customer Care by telephone 172 using the Web 171

Customer Care 172

D

data files on DVDs, troubleshooting 169 Desktop Display 151

Desktop resolution 60 Device Manager 111

Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system 47 digital audio cable 46

digital audio system 53

digital audio, 5.1 supported formats 46 Digital home theater audio 46

Digital powered speaker 53 Digital Speakers 53

connecting 53

Digital Still Camera 121, 122 connection 121

Digital TV for Windows 74

Digital Video Camcorder 109 back panel 110

front panel 110

Digital Video Camera 122 Digital Video Out 7

Disabling the dual screen option 143 disconnect the TV 143

Display Overview 61 Display/video configuration 63 documentation

how to find HP support information 171 how to find online manuals 172

Dolby Digital 46

DSL 119, 120 connecting 119 order of powerup 17

DTS Digital encoded audio 46 DTV 74

channels 151 dual displays 61

configuring with Media Center 133 disabling 143

switching between 142 Dual-tuner 72

DVD audio setting 139 DVD playback 60 DVD player 103

configuring audio settings 139 configuring using Media Center 140 location of connectors 103 troubleshooting 169

use with data files 169 DVD recovery discs 29 DVI 7

E

error messages

codec error when playing certain files 168 from hard drive 169

Ethernet 7

External hard disk drive 122

Index

F

FAQs, how to find 170

Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) 116 feature overview 2

Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels 151 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 109

FireWire input-output, location on front panel 4 flashlight 99

FM Antenna, connecting 56 FM radio antenna 56 Found New Hardware 121 Front 3, 6

Front Panel 3, 23, 156

Front Panel Display Brightness 135

front panel, adjusting display brightness 135

G

Getting Help 170

Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT) 116

Guide, Television Program 151

H

hard drive

connecting HP Personal Media Drive 123 location on front panel 3

replacing 175, 176, 177 running out of disk space 169 troubleshooting 169

Hardware 111

hardware test, for HP Digital Entertainment Center 170 HDTV 74

antenna 73, 81 channels 75

HDTV (ATSC) In 8

HDTV and standard signal source ??? TV antenna 82 HDTV/SDTV Ant. In 77

headphones 136

location of output on front panel 4 help

how to find 170 Microsoft Web site 173

Help and Support Center 170

High definition capable plasma, LCD, or HDTV display 58 high-definition TV 73

how to configure Media Center

for cable or satellite receiver 132 for optional display 133

for your speaker setup 133

for your TV tuner and program guide 133 how to connect

2.0speaker system 41

2.1speaker system

with passive speakers 42 with powered speakers 49

4.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 43 with powered speakers 50

5.1 speaker system

with digital input on AV receiver 46 with digital speakers 53

with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51

7.1 speaker system

with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52 broadcast antenna 80, 81, 82

cable boxes, two 86, 91 camera, digital still 121 camera, digital video 109 digital speakers 53 DSL/Cable modem 119 DVD player 103

FM radio 56

HP personal media drive 124 monitor speakers 54 powered speakers 48 remote IR 99

router, to a LAN through 120 satellite receiver, one 93 satellite receivers, two 95 USB devices 122

VCR 105

how to find FAQs 170 help 170

HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test 170 utility programs 156

how to obtain updates 173 how to register for updates 155 how to replace

batteries in keyboard 13 batteries in remote control 16 hard drive 175, 176, 177

how to switch

inputs using your monitor 69

how to switch between audio and video using your monitor 68

using your receiver 66 using your TV 64

how to switch between dual displays 142 how to synchronize, the keyboard 130

how to transfer PC data to HP Digital Entertainment Center 155

HP Application Recovery 172 HP Customer Care 172

contacting by telephone 172 HP Digital Entertainment Center

box contents 29

recovery after a power outage 165 reset procedure 165

support for 170

HP Help and Support Center 170 HP Media Drive 124, 156

HP Personal Media Drive 123 automatic on and off feature 123 disconnecting 125

installing 124

running the media drive utility 124 utility 124

HP Settings 156

HP Support 170 HP Web site 171

HP Web Site Support 171

I

Indicator light 10 Infrared Transmitter 97

Infrared Transmitter cable 99

Infrared Transmitter connection (one set-top box) 98 Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-top boxes) 98 Infrared Transmitter Installation 99

Infrared Transmitter sensor 99 Initial Configuration 127

initial Microsoft Windows setup screen 131 Initial Setup Wait Time 131

Installation Overview 19 installing

additional software and devices 156 batteries in keyboard 16

batteries in remote control 128 HP Personal Media Drive 124 software 156

internal splitter 76 Internet

connecting DSL/cable modem 119 connecting through a router 120 connection 117

service contract 117 typical configurations 116

iPod 122

IR Blaster 97 irrecoverable data loss ii

K

keyboard 122 batteries (Initial) 128 buttons 154

configuring buttons 154 function keys 10 replacing batteries 13 synchronizing 130, 166 troubleshooting 130, 166

Keyboard Connect button 12, 130

Index

L

LAN 117, 120 LED 5

light-emitting diode (LED) 5 location 24

M

Media Center

adjusting desktop display resolution 144 configuring audio settings 139

dual displays option disabling 143 enabling 142

Microsoft Web site 173 obtaining update information 173 registering for updates 155 testing system connections 135 utility programs 156

viewing on a second display 142 Media Center First Run 132

Media Center Setup Wizard 134 Media Center speaker settings 139 Media Center TV Program Guide 151 Media Center wizard 135

Media Library

music files not displaying 169 troubleshooting 169

memory card reader

location of slots on front panel 5 troubleshooting 168

Memory Stick (MS) 5 Microdrive 5 microphone 136

connecting 136

location of inputs on front panel 4 Microsoft Web site 173

information about Media Center 173 microsoft.com 74

mixer 55 MMC/SD 5

monitor 58 connecting 69 troubleshooting 167

Monitor Out 68 monitor speakers 54 Mouse 122

Mouse button 10 moving your files 155 MP3 player 122 MS/MS-Pro 5 MultiMediaCard 5

multiple audio/video inputs 64

N

network 113 connections 116

connections supported 113 connectors

location on back panel 115 on back panel 114

equipment 113 no picture 64 notes ii

NTSC 72, 74 analog cable 78 cable 79

from VHF/UHF antenna 78 satellite 79

NTSC cable and ATSC antenna 78

NTSC cable and ATSC VHF/UHF antenna 83 nVidia 142

O

On/Standby 10

On/Standby (power) button 129

One Cable Box (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC) 84 One Cable TV box 89

One Cable TV or Digital Cable box (NTSC) 90 one satellite receiver 94

Online Guides 172

Online Spotlight 173

accessing using Media Center 173

Open cabinet 25 open-back 24 optical cords 46 Optional set-up 133 overview

connecting audio devices 34 connecting video equipment 104 features 2

TV signal source 72

video input connections 75 video out connections 58

P

PC Doctor 157

PC Help & Tools 157 PC System Recovery 157 PDA 122

Performance and Maintenance 111 Peripheral Connection 114 peripheral devices 122

Personal Media Drive 123 pixels 151

Placement 25

power outage, recovery from 165 powered speaker 48

Powered speakers 54 premium channels 75 printer 122

connecting 122 troubleshooting 164

problems 159

Problems and Solutions 160 Product features 2

Program Guide, Television 151 Progressive scan 60

R

receiver/amplifier 40 Recognizing the camcorder 111 Recorded TV Programs 175

recorded TV programs, protecting 175 recording devices 137

configuring with Media Center 137

recovery disc about 172

as used after replacing hard drive 178 supplied 29

recovery discs 172

recovery programs, using 157 registering for updates 155 Registering with HP 155 remote control 62, 97

button functions 14 installing batteries 16 maximum range 16 troubleshooting 163 using with your TV 62 Remote Control Batteries 16 Remote Control Buttons 14

remote IR transmitter cable connection connecting 99

importance of placement 97 location 98

relation to cable box and satellite receiver 97 troubleshooting 163

remote receiver 97

remove the HP Personal Media Drive 125 removing

CD/DVD 167

personal media drive 123 replacing

batteries in keyboard 13 batteries in remote control 16 hard drive 175, 176, 177

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 Required Setup 132

requirements, network connections 113

reset procedure, HP Digital Entertainment Center 165 resolution 60

resolution, adjusting desktop display 144 retail VHS tapes 105

RJ-45 119 router 120

Router Internet connection 120 router, connecting to 120

S

Safely Remove Hardware wizard 123 Safety and Comfort Guide 157 safety information 17

satellite receiver 71, 93 connecting one unit 93 connecting two units 95 dual tuner option 72

setting up using Media Center 132 Scan for hardware changes 111 Scanner 122

scanner connecting 122

SDTV 74

second display 142

select recording device 137

sensor, remote IR transmitter cable connection, connecting 99

set-top box 75 Setup 27

signal conversion 75 Signal Source 72 Single-tuner 72 SmartMedia (SM) 5 SmartMedia/xD 5 software 127, 156

speaker types, supported 35 speaker volume 138 speakers

2.0system setup 41

2.1system setup

with passive speakers 42 with powered speakers 49

4.1 system setup

with passive speakers 43 with powered speakers 50

5.1 system setup

with digital speakers 53 with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51

7.1 system setup

with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52 configuring audio settings 139

configuring using Media Center 133 connecting monitor speakers 54 testing using Media Center 140 troubleshooting surround sound 161 troubleshooting volume problems 160

Standard definition television 58 Start Here booklet 19

Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time 128

subwoofer

for digital speaker setup 53

for monitor speaker installation 54

support for HP Digital Entertainment Center 170 supported

5.1 digital audio formats 46 network connection types 113 speaker types 35

surge protector 32, 129 Surround 6

Surround Back 6

surround sound, troubleshooting 161 S-video 75

adapter 75

connection requirements 58

jack and cable compatibility 103 location on front panel 4

to composite adapter 102 S-video Out 7

Switching 61 switching

between dual displays 142 switching audio video

using your monitor 68 using your receiver 66 using your TV 64

synchronizing the keyboard 130, 166 Syncing the Keyboard 130

system components, inventory of 29 System Integration 20

System Problems and Solutions 164 System Recovery 172

System Restore 157, 172 System utilities 157

T

tape player 55 connecting 55

Television Program Guide 151 testing

audio settings using Media Center 140 system connections using Media Center 135

Titan TV 151 transfer wizard 155

transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 155

troubleshooting 159 audio problems 160 DVD player 169 hard drive 169 keyboard 166

memory card reader 168 monitor 167

music files 169

power up of HP Digital Entertainment Center 164 printer 164

remote control 163 remote sensor 163 removing CD/DVD 167 speaker volume 160

special keyboard buttons 166 surround sound 161

system connections using Media Center 135 TV problems 162, 167

unexpected startups 165 video errors 168

tuner configurations 72

Tuning the Desktop Display for S-video and Video (Composite) Connections 151

turning on

location of power button 3 troubleshooting 164

turntable 55

TV

adjusting desktop display resolution 144 antenna 80

Audio Connection 39

configuring with Media Center 133 disconnecting 143

Display 134 Program Guide 151 Source 71

Source Connectors 75, 76 Titan 151

troubleshooting 162, 167

viewing PC image on a second TV 142 TV and Monitor Out 70

TV Out (through AV receiver) 67 TV Source 1 In 8

TV Source 2 In 8

TV Source In 71

Two Cable Boxes (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC) 86 Two Satellite Receivers 95

two screens 141

U

UHF 73

Updates from HP 173 upmix 46, 52

USB 121

USB 2.0 7

USB 2.0 connectors 5 USB device

connecting 122

USB device connection 122 USB drive 122

utility programs 156 location 156

V

VCR 101, 104 connecting 105 Direct in 105

Ventilation 25 VGA Out 7 VHF 73

VHF Antenna (NTSC) 80

video analog camera, connecting 112 Video Camera 109

video configuration 141 video digital camera

connecting 109 FireWire connection 4

troubleshooting connections 162 video display flickering 165

Video Equipment 32, 101 Connections 104 Overview 102

video image 152 video input 112 Video Out 58

Video Out Connectors 59, 63

Video out to high-definition capable HDTV 65 Video out to standard TV 65

Video Out to TV 64

Video Out to TV and Monitor 69 Video Problems and Solutions 162 video projector 64

video system errors 168

location of output connectors 58

Viewing the HP Digital Entertainment Center image on the TV 142

virus protection 155 need for 155

volume icon 138

locating on task bar 138 volume of speaker, adjusting 138

W

Wall clearance 26 wall outlet 129

Wall to set-top box VCR to TV 108 Wall to VCR to TV 106

warnings ii

against removing media while LED is blinking 5 disconnecting disk drive while it is operating 125 loss of recorded programs 175

moving personal media drive while it is operating 123 order of power connection 17

use of correct AC power source 17 Warranty and Support Guide 171

about 171 Web address

for Media Center information 173

for registering your HP Digital Entertainment Center 155

Web site support, HP Customer Support 171 Welcome 1

Wi-Fi accessory box 118 Wi-Fi antenna 118 Windows Welcome 131 Wireless access point 117

wireless keyboard, location of LED 4 Wireless LAN 8, 117

Wireless network 117

Wireless or Ethernet (10BaseT) 116 wireless router 117

X

xD media 5

XP Media Center Edition 2005 74

Y

Y adapter cables 48 required for speakers 48

Y, Pb, Pr 58 Y/C video 77