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HP Digital Entertainment Center

User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...ther limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only FireWire and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of its produc...

Page 3: ...ation Guidelines 26 Placement and Ventilation Requirements 27 Basic Setup 29 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center 29 Inventory 31 Cables Included 32 Connecting Audio 35 Audio Overview 36 Audio Output Connectors 36 Sound Connector Jacks 37 Speaker Types 37 Speaker Configurations 38 Typical Audio Connection 40 TV Audio Connection 41 Connecting TV Audio 41 AV Receiver Audio Connection 42 AV...

Page 4: ...atellite Connection 86 One Satellite Receiver 86 Two Satellite Receivers 88 Infrared Transmitter Connection 90 Infrared Transmitter Overview 90 Infrared Transmitter Installation 92 Connecting Video Equipment 95 Video Equipment Overview 96 Connectors 96 Video Equipment Connection Overview 97 Typical Video Equipment Connections 98 VCR Connection 99 VCR Direct In Connection 99 Wall to VCR to TV Using...

Page 5: ...ring Video 135 Configuring Video Output 135 Dual screen 136 Adjusting the Desktop Display 139 Tuning the Desktop Display 139 Configuring the System 140 Plasma TV Display Image Retention 140 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 141 Registering with HP 141 Setting Up Virus Protection 142 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center 142 Installing Software 142 HP Sett...

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Page 7: ...ze 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 ...

Page 8: ...VD View and edit your favorite digital photos Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media Drive Product features Sophisticated sleek stackable case fits into your AV cabinet Built in standard definition TV tuner Dual tuners for 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...

Page 9: ...er Progressive scan DVD player plus double layer DVD RW DVD R recorder CD DVD multiformat Push the Eject button to open Push the tray or Eject button to close Transport control buttons Replay Play Pause Stop Skip Eject Experience mode status indicators White indicates DVD TV radio music pictures videos activities in Media Center Personal Media Drive Bay Removable HP Personal Media Drive behind top...

Page 10: ...ard activity Special blink status indicates sync with keyboard S video In Y C video analog 4 pin Video In Composite video RCA jack Audio In White Left Red Right RCA jacks 1394 DV In FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin input output for digital video Headphone Out 6 5 mm 1 4 inch jack Microphone In 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack Item Function Comments HP Digital Entertainment Center EED 2 0 SmartMedia xD CompactFla...

Page 11: ...tures Memory card readers w Removing media when the in use light is blinking may cause damage On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center HI SPEED USB 2 0 SmartMedia xD CompactFlash I II MMC SD MS MS PRO SmartMedia xD CompactFlash I II MMC SD MS MS PRO HI SPEED USB 2 0 Item Name Slot Supports Insert media SmartMedia xD Upper left SmartMedia SM memory card xD media Facing up MMC SD Upper right Multi...

Page 12: ... 7 1 6 1 5 1 Audio 7 1 Pre Out Front RCA jacks White Left Red Right Analog stereo 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 2 1 2 0 Digital Audio Out Coaxial Orange S PDIF 5 1 only DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED T...

Page 13: ...pin D sub digital analog White Digital Up to 1600 x 1200 Up to 2048 x 1536 with panning depending on display size USB 2 0 high speed 4 ports Silver USB 2 0 1394 for digital video or other device 6 pin DV input output Silver FireWire IEEE 1394 Ethernet 10 100 1000 RJ 45 N A 10 100 1000 Wireless LAN Removable antenna Gold 802 11 b g Item Connector Type Color Supported format DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICA...

Page 14: ... Silver RF with internal splitter to dual tuners FM Antenna In 75 Ohm Coaxial Silver FM radio RF Audio TV Source 2 In Select models only RCA jacks White Left Red Right Analog S video TV Source 2 In Select models only Y C video Analog 4 pin Black Analog Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz Infrared Transmitter Out 2 outputs 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack Silver Remote infrared IR Blaster AC In AC 110 240Vv 50 60 Hz Bl...

Page 15: ...r from the wall outlet before cleaning 3 Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning 4 Plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Turn on connected equipment and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 w Do not use liquid cleaners or aeros...

Page 16: ...em Description On Standby Turns HP Digital Entertainment Center on when in standby Places HP Digital Entertainment Center in standby Indicator light Amber Caps Lock on Green Key or mouse button activity Mouse button left right Left click right click Back Displays previously viewed Media Center or browser page Forward Displays next viewed browser page Internet Opens your Internet browser E mail Ope...

Page 17: ...ze Maximizes the Media Center application Media Center Starts Media Center Previous Selects previous media track Play Plays media Pause Pauses media Next Selects next media track Vol Decreases speaker volume Vol Increases speaker volume Mute Turns speaker sound on and off Trackball Moves cursor on screen Icon Item Description Center Media ...

Page 18: ...l Entertainment Center front panel has an LED that indicates receiver activity Approximate range is 3 66 meters 12 feet n The Internet E mail and Messenger buttons can be reconfigured to open a Web site or software program See Configuring the Keyboard Buttons on page 141 Refer to the Software Guide n Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center KEYBOARD CO...

Page 19: ...orrectly 3 Replace the battery cover 4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on 5 Test the keyboard The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically 6 If the keyboard does not operate a Check the battery orientation b Sync the keyboard See Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 If you have no batteries and must use a keyboard attach a USB keyboard to...

Page 20: ...Pause Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs J Back Returns to the previous window within Media Center DVD MENU RECORD REW REPLAY PAUSE K Arrows Buttons move the cursor to navigate within all Media Center windows They also move forward and backward through slide show images L Media Center Opens Media Center to the main menu M Volume Increases and decreases sound N Live TV I...

Page 21: ... X More i Displays available information about a selected media file and displays more information and options Y OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts as the Enter key Z CH PG Up and down change the TV channel or move pages up and down depending on available options AA Mute Turns sound off The word Mute is displayed on the Media Center screen when Mute is turned on AB Recorded TV ...

Page 22: ...oint it at the HP Digital Entertainment Center and press a button Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters 26 feet 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 n Media Center must be in full screen mode or hav...

Page 23: ... the two AA alkaline batteries provided Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly 3 Replace the battery cover 4 Test the remote control by pressing any key The indicator light should blink n Use only alkaline batteries in the remote SKIP FWD STOP PLAY MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOS RADIO TV DVD MENU PAUSE REPLAY REW RECORD OK ...

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Page 25: ...ty 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...

Page 26: ...ting 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 anten...

Page 27: ...fore 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ...n AV receiver to your TV Audio Video flow Set top box Infrared Transmitter Download TV Program Guide Audio TV Source Data Remote Control Keyboard Internet AV In AV Receiver TV or Monitor Cable In HP Digital Entertainment Center AV Out DSL Cable Modem or Wireless Router Cable Box or Satellite Receiver TV Source In Infrared Transmitter AV Video Network Data Digital Video Camcorder HP Digital Enterta...

Page 30: ...ITOR DVI DSL Cable Modem NOTE Connect Set top box 2 only optional OUT Wall Router Firewall Switch iPod Surge Protector Line Conditioner WiFi Antenna Wall Outlet Internet Digital Camera Printer Ext HDD Cable or Satellite Set top box 1 Surround Left Center Surround Right Front Left Front Right Surround Back Right Speakers S video Video Composite S video Composite Coaxial S video Composite Surround B...

Page 31: ...mpactFlash I II MMC SD MS MS PRO SmartMedia xD CompactFlash I II MMC SD MS MS PRO HI SPEED USB 2 0 KEYBOARD CONNECT FRONT INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV IN L R 1394 MIC IN HEADPHONES FRONT INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV IN L R 1394 MIC IN HEADPHONES Analog Video Camera Digital Video Camera Digital Camera USB 2 0 x2 Choose one S video Video Composite 1394 Card Readers SmartMedia xD MMC SD CompactFlash ...

Page 32: ...P 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 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 surrou...

Page 33: ...inment 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 Open cabinet Actual home setup may vary w Failure to follow these ventilation requirements could cause the HP Digital Entertainment Center to malfunction HP Digital Entertainm ent Center ...

Page 34: ...e by 16 5 cm 6 5 inches high See the following illustration Wall Clearance The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 10 2 cm 4 inches from the wall Cabinet 16 5 cm 6 5 in minimum Back View HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 54 cm 1 in minimum 2 54 cm 1 in minimum 5 08 cm 2 in minimum 48 3 cm 19 in minimum NOTE These clearances are required for proper ventilation Cabinet 10 02 ...

Page 35: ... you begin Read Safety Information on page 19 Read Installation Guidelines on page 26 Refer to the Start Here booklet as a guide to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center Required steps 1 Unpack the box contents a Take inventory See Inventory on page 31 Identify the items included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center b Identify equipment you will need that is not supplied c Place the HP...

Page 36: ...Entertainment Center on a flat stable surface with the following clearances Top 5 08 cm 2 inches Side 2 54 cm 1 inch Back Open cabinet See Safety Information on page 19 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 122 12 Complete the initial startup and registration See Windows Welcome on p...

Page 37: ...ONLY be used with an HP Home Theater PC Refer to the printed instructions provided with your Recovery CDs HP1234 567 8 Bas ic Setup Conne ct your system to the back panel Your connect or location s and system compon ents may vary HP Digita l Enter tainm ent Cente r Start Here Software Guide HP Digital Entertainment Center Softw are Guid e HP Digita l Enterta inmen t Cente r HP Hom e Theater PC Sys...

Page 38: ...te ends Used for Audio Out Coaxial digital audio S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out Video Composite RCA yellow ends Used for composite Video Out or TV Source In connector Infrared Transmitter 2 IR Blaster cable Used for set top boxes Coaxial Used for TV source input from cable set top boxes or antennas SCART adapter Used to connected composite Video Out and audio to TVs that only have a 20 pin SCAR...

Page 39: ... video 4 Y C 4 pin Plug cable into an S video connector such as S video Video Out or TV Source In connector S video to composite video adapter 1 Used with TV source input 2 composite video input VGA 1 15 pin D sub Analog Used for monitor or HDTV capable TV Optical digital audio 1 S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out FireWire IEEE 1394 digital video in out 1 1 IEEE 1394 4 pin to 6 pin back IEEE 1394 4...

Page 40: ...2 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 33 Audio Y...

Page 41: ...ee Connecting TV Source In on page 75 Your system may have different components Speakers AV receivers and other equipment are sold separately Refer to the product documentation for these products Stereo HP Digital Entertainment Center On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents Audio Overview on page 36 Typical Audio Connection on page 40 TV Audio Connection on page 41 AV Receiver ...

Page 42: ...axial S PDIF 5 1 only See Configuring Audio Output on page 133 Optical Digital Audio Out Gray Optical S PDIF 5 1 only See Configuring Audio Output on page 133 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRAR...

Page 43: ... 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 38 for more informatio...

Page 44: ... speaker right speaker Two side speakers surround left speaker surround right speaker One subwoofer 4 1 Home Theater Audio on page 45 Or 4 1 Powered Speakers on page 52 5 1 Two front speakers Left speaker right speaker Two side speakers surround left speaker surround right speaker One center speaker One subwoofer 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 46 Or 5 1 Powered Speakers on page 53 TV Display Front...

Page 45: ...page 47 Or 7 1 Powered Speakers on page 54 If your 7 1 AV receiver has only five inputs see 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 46 Digital audio 5 1 Digital speakers or digital input connector on the audio system Digital Home Theater Audio on page 48 Or Digital Powered Speakers on page 55 Speaker system Home audio system description Recommended arrangement See Subwoofer Center speaker Front right speak...

Page 46: ...with two speakers TV Audio Connection on page 41 AV receiver Home stereo or home theater audio system with AV receiver and passive speakers AV Receiver Audio Connection on page 42 Powered speakers Audio system with active speakers Powered Speaker Audio Connection on page 50 FM FM Tuner In FM Radio Antenna on page 59 Headphones Speakers are muted on headphone connection Connecting Headphones on pag...

Page 47: ...connecting the speakers refer to the documentation that came with your speakers and AV receiver The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation Basic TV audio setup 2 0 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDE...

Page 48: ...h 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 n You can also connect video through ...

Page 49: ...d CD DVD or DVD In 2 0 audio system connection DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY...

Page 50: ...ivers 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 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L...

Page 51: ... 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 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ...

Page 52: ...Multichannel Inputs 5 1 multichannel audio system connection n Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup Go to Configuring Audio Output on page 133 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 P...

Page 53: ...er to your AV receiver product documentation n Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup Go to Configuring Audio Output on page 133 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND ...

Page 54: ...tical cords To connect digital audio from your HP Digital Entertainment Center to an AV receiver 1 Connect 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 2 Select the AV receiver input 3 Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theat...

Page 55: ...WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Choose one DIGITAL AUDIO IN Coaxial Optical Digital Audio Out Recommended for best digital aud...

Page 56: ... mm 1 8 inch 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 configuration that most closely matches your home system See 2 1 Powered Speakers on page 51 4 1 Powered Speakers on page 52 5 1 Powered Speakers ...

Page 57: ...ble of the speaker amplifier 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system 2 1 powered speaker installation DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFR...

Page 58: ...cables of the speaker amplifier 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system 4 1 powered speaker installation DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr I...

Page 59: ... cables of the speaker amplifier 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Typical 5 1 powered speaker installation DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb...

Page 60: ...the speaker amplifier 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Typical 7 1 powered speaker installation n Some powered speakers can generate upmix the 7 1 audio with 5 1 input channels Refer to your product documentation DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1...

Page 61: ...ent Center Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output You can connect either the coaxial or optical digital audio cable depending on your system If you have both cables connect one cable only Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical cords n Some powered speakers can generate upmix the 7 1 audio with 5 1 input ...

Page 62: ...on the speaker system Digital powered speaker installation 5 1 shown DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMO...

Page 63: ...eaker configurations and connections may vary Your system may be different DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b ...

Page 64: ...tion This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Audio In stereo connection DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R...

Page 65: ...system may be different FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 1...

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Page 67: ...ed 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 TV HP Digital Entertainment Center On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents Video Out Overview on page 62 Typical Video Out Connections on page 66 Video Out...

Page 68: ... signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does If your TV has a 20 pin SCART input use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter See Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 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 ...

Page 69: ...t White DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN...

Page 70: ...ou 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 fro...

Page 71: ...ontrol 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 92 Using the SCART Adapter...

Page 72: ...configuration See From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a direct connection or SCART adapter Video Out to TV on page 67 Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 From HP Digital Entertainment Center through an AV receiver to a TV Video Out from AV Receiver to TV on page 69 From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a monitor through a direct connection Video Out to Monitor on page 71 From HP Di...

Page 73: ... TV display after initial turn on using the Media Center software See Initial Configuration on page 121 Procedure Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In Standard definition TV High definition display Monitor Video composite Video composite S video S video VGA VGA DVI DVI n If the S video and composite Video Out connections ar...

Page 74: ... R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Do Not Remove S video Video TV IN Choose one SCART adapter DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS L...

Page 75: ... Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the AV receiver Video In 2 Connect 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 Standard definition TV High definition display Monitor Video composite Video composite S video S video VGA VGA DVI DVI n If the S video and composite Video Out connections a...

Page 76: ... R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Do Not Remove Video Choose one TV IN AV RECEIVER IN Choose one and keep same type as AV Receiver In S video ...

Page 77: ...cedure Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In Monitor out DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER ...

Page 78: ...he Media Center software See Initial Configuration on page 121 Procedure 1 Connect 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 2 Connect your TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Use the Video composite or S video Video Out connectors for standard definition TVs 3 After ...

Page 79: ... USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER TV IN ...

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Page 81: ...tertainment 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 Cable Set top box Infrared Transmitter HP Digital Entertainment Center On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents TV Source Overview on page 76 Typical TV Source Connections on page...

Page 82: ...me 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 ...

Page 83: ...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 connec...

Page 84: ...ls only Y C video Analog 4 pin Black Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jacks Silver DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VID...

Page 85: ...e Only on page 81 One cable TV set top box or digital cable receiver TV Source 1 In Or TV Antenna In One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver on page 82 Two cable TV set top boxes or digital cable receivers TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers on page 84 Satellite One satellite receiver TV Source 1 In Or TV Antenna In One Satellite Receiver on page 86 T...

Page 86: ...1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Roof TV Antenna Coaxial Do Not Remove If you are using a broadcast television antenna sold separately with no cable TV box digital cable box or satellite receiver do the following to connect the TV signal...

Page 87: ...2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good connection TV signal source cable TV ANTENNA IN DUAL TUNER DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VID...

Page 88: ...a video cable a Choose a video out connector Coaxial RF Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the set top box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector 3 Connect stereo audio cables skip this step if using coaxial RF a From the set top box or digital cable recei...

Page 89: ...SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER OUT TV Source 1 Video Coaxial S video Set top box 1 Infrared Transmitter C...

Page 90: ...ee TV signal source two digital cable boxes on page 85 2 Connect a video cable for set top box 1 a Choose a Video Out connector Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the set top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector 3 Connect stereo audio cables for set ...

Page 91: ...0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Infrared Tran...

Page 92: ... Connect a video cable a Choose a Video Out connector Coaxial RF Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector 3 Connect stereo audio cables skip this step if using coaxial RF a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out righ...

Page 93: ...SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER TV Source 1 Video Coaxial S video Choose one OUT Infrared Transmitter Coax...

Page 94: ...ables 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 4 Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 2 a Choose a video out connector use the same type as satel...

Page 95: ... L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Source 1 Video Choose one Note Connect same set top box only VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Source 2 Choose one Video S video...

Page 96: ...der 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...

Page 97: ...ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Set top box 1 Infrared Transmitter Do Not Remove DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P...

Page 98: ...ally 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 3 Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared Transmitter cable tip over the set top box IR r...

Page 99: ...SB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Infrared...

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Page 101: ...video input and audio video output options and connections Your system may have different components On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center HP Digital Entertainment Center VCR Chapter Contents Video Equipment Overview on page 96 Typical Video Equipment Connections on page 98 VCR Connection on page 99 Video Camera Connection on page 103 w A stable image on your TV display may cause screen burn ...

Page 102: ...Right S video TV Source 2 In Select models only Use S video to composite adapter to connect composite video Analog Y C video 4 pin optional Black DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTE...

Page 103: ...need a composite video cable You may need other or additional cables depending on your video equipment You can also connect your digital video camera to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through FireWire IEEE 1394 connectors DVD player The HP Digital Entertainment Center has a built in DVD player recorder n If your video equipment has multiple input and output connections then it has f...

Page 104: ...uration that most closely matches your home system TV source type Display video configuration See VCR VCR direct to HP Digital Entertainment Center VCR Direct In Connection on page 99 From HP Digital Entertainment Center to VCR to TV Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable on page 100 Camcorder Digital Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder on page 103 Analog Connecting an Analog Camcorder on page 106...

Page 105: ...VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50...

Page 106: ...he splitter outputs 4 Connect one coaxial cable to the input of the VCR 5 Connect one coaxial cable to the TV Source 1 in back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center 6 Connect 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 Existing setups with and without set top box Cable From Wall Coaxial Coaxial TV VCR Cable...

Page 107: ...DIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Do Not Remove TV IN 2 TV IN 1 VCR IN VCR OUT...

Page 108: ...FER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω COAXIAL DUAL TUNER Do Not Remove VCR IN VCR OUT Wall Coaxial Splitter Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Set top box 2 Way Spli...

Page 109: ... 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 106 for analog video cameras If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera c...

Page 110: ...AL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AC IN 100 240V 4 A 50 60Hz TV SOURCE 2 IN S VIDEO AUDIO R L 75Ω CO...

Page 111: ...ck the Device Manager button 5 Click 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 ...

Page 112: ...ee the documentation that came with your video camera To connect an analog video camera 1 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center and wait for the desktop to appear See Initial Configuration on page 121 2 Connect 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 3 Turn on the cam...

Page 113: ... your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet to a network and to peripheral devices Your system may have different components Internet Broadband Modem HP Digital Entertainment Center On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents Peripheral Connection Overview on page 108 Typical Network Connections on page 110 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on page 111 Connecting a ...

Page 114: ...inserted See Memory Card Reader on page 5 Behind Left Door AV connectivity for capturing analog and digital video from camcorders Front button and inputs see below 1394 FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin DV input output for digital video or removable hard disk drive HP Digital Entertainment Center 1394 input output USB and card readers HP Personal Media Drive Bay HP Digital Entertainment Center HI SPEED USB...

Page 115: ...less LAN is enabled and connected Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO R L WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g RE...

Page 116: ...t Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system Connection Network configuration See Internet Wireless or Ethernet 10BaseT Or Fast Ethernet 100BaseT Or Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT From an 802 11 b g wireless network Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on page 111 From a DSL modem or cable modem to a router Connecting Through a Router on page 114 From a DSL modem or cable m...

Page 117: ...gital 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 Wi...

Page 118: ... 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...

Page 119: ...r LED and connect LEDs are on Refer to your DSL cable modem and ISP documentation to establish a connection DSL Cable modem direct Internet connection DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANS...

Page 120: ...a 10BaseT 100BaseT or 1000BaseT port on the router 2 Check 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 Router Internet connection DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETH...

Page 121: ...he USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 connector 5 A 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 Digital still camera connection front panel Digital still camera connection back panel On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center USB 2 0 Digi...

Page 122: ...t 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 USB device connection front panel USB device connection back panel On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center USB drive USB 2 0 x2 iPod DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDI...

Page 123: ...nds 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 Software Guide HP Personal Media Drive w Do not move the drive while it i...

Page 124: ...USB cables Do not force the drive into the bay it should slide easily into the bay If 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 HP Personal Media Drive installation Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility To transfer files from your primary hard disk drive to your HP Personal Media Drive you must...

Page 125: ...evice may be listed twice One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive 4 Select 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 5 Click Close 6 Op...

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Page 127: ...ment center Refer to the Software Guide n 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 122 Windows Welcome on page 125 Media Center First Run on page 126 Configuring Audio on page 130 Configuring Video on page 135 Configuring the System on page 140 w Make sure you...

Page 128: ...eries Initial The keyboard comes with batteries preinstalled The batteries are fresh from the factory 1 Turn the keyboard over 2 Pull the tab To set up your system Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial on page 122 Initial Startup on page 123 Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 Required Media Center Setup on page 126 Optional Media Center Setup on page 127 If Your Connections Don t Work on page 12...

Page 129: ...t be optimized until after you set the display settings n Set the volume to mid level on the AV receiver and on the TV DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VI...

Page 130: ...panel behind the left door The button will flash indicating the system is ready to connect sync with the keyboard 3 Press 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 4 Test the keyboard Move the trackball and see if t...

Page 131: ...ck Next 7 Name your system Click Next 8 Select Finish A countdown displays After the countdown the screen goes blank Do not turn off your system during this one time setup process This takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes Windows restarts automatically 9 After the system restarts you will begin the Media Center first run See Media Center First Run on page 126 Initial Setup Wait Time After you power...

Page 132: ... to your wired network or broadband connections before you press the On Standby button To set up Media Center for the first time 1 Follow 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 2 The wizard ...

Page 133: ... Media Center 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center Optional Components startup wizard 2 Confirm your country region 3 Set 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 4 Set up and download the Television Program Guide You need your ZIP or postal code 5 Choose and i...

Page 134: ...etup do the following 1 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display 2 Select the display type for Identify Your Display Type 3 Select the Connection Type for your TV display 4 Do the following for your type of video connection Video Out Option Action Composite or S video Click Next On the next screen select Keep my current settings and continue Click Next See Tuning the Desktop Display ...

Page 135: ...et the wizard displays automatically Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel media info display This setting does not control the brightness of the On Standby power button or Media Center mode status LEDs To adjust the front panel display brightness 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click St...

Page 136: ...ct a mini plug adapter sold separately into the 6 5 mm 1 4 inch plug to use 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack headphones The Audio Out speakers are muted when you plug in the headphones but S PDIF does not mute Connecting a Microphone Your HP Digital Entertainment Center has a microphone connector on the front panel Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system See Connecting Headpho...

Page 137: ... Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens 4 Click 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 5 In the Sound Recording area click the Volume button and then choose the source for sound recording 6 Click OK 7 Close the window n Audio distortion may occur if recording volum...

Page 138: ...nd increase the volume Locating the volume icon If you do not see the Volume icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices if it is available 2 Double 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...

Page 139: ...VD audio setting Procedure 2 default 2 speakers Dolby Surround Compatible default Default no audio output configuration required 5 1 5 1 Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on page 134 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 134 7 1 7 1 Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on page 134 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 134 Digital Audio S...

Page 140: ... 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 6 Click Finish Configuring audio for the DVD player To configure multichannel audio output for the Media Center DVD playback 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click Settings DVD Audio an...

Page 141: ...r 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 changes periodically check HP Support for updates Go to http www hp com support and select your model number Select the configuration that most closely matches your...

Page 142: ...p appears on the next device If Alt F5 does not work restart the HP Digital Entertainment Center and try again Viewing the screen image on a second display To view your HP Digital Entertainment Center screen image on a second TV or monitor 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Turn on the TV Press the Video TV butto...

Page 143: ...eously click the upper left corner of the TV icon It becomes green Both the monitor and the TV should have green corners Or Single Screen To view the display on just the TV click the TV corner It becomes green Then click the monitor corner so it is red 11 Click Apply 12 When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen click Yes to keep the setting You have 15 seconds to acce...

Page 144: ...er of each display icon is a button and a status indicator A red corner indicates an inactive display a green corner indicates an active display This window is easier to read on a monitor You can lower the display resolution to read the window You will need the keyboard 7 Click the upper left corner of the TV icon so it is red and then click the upper left corner of the monitor icon so it is green...

Page 145: ...n Resolution 3 Click OK 4 Choose your display resolution High Medium or Low 5 Select advanced display settings if the resolution provided in the utility still cannot display on your TV well a Click the Advanced button The Windows Display Properties displays b At the Settings tab select the resolution that provides the best viewing This window is easier to read on a monitor You can lower the displa...

Page 146: ...tic image on the screen for extended periods Stationary images include but are not limited to Media Center User Interface or PC desktop Still images and photos or video paused for prolonged periods Use low contrast colors for desktop background images Reduce TV brightness to around 50 percent After displaying any still image play back a video in the Wide or Full screen setting for over three times...

Page 147: ... information For a Web site enter the complete Web site URL in the Address box Example http www hp com support 6 Click OK 7 On the Buttons tab click Apply Repeat steps 4 through 6 for other buttons 8 Click OK when you are finished Registering with HP To register with HP to receive changes updates and support 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and sel...

Page 148: ... 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 soft...

Page 149: ... that configure the desktop display adjust front panel brightness and setup the HP Personal Media Drive To use Media Center utility programs 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click More Programs and then HP Settings 3 Select a program or folder DVD Front Panel HP Media Drive Video Settings ...

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Page 151: ... some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digital Entertainment Center Chapter Contents To solve audio problems see Audio on page 146 To solve video problems see Video on page 148 To solve system problems see System on page 150 For other sources of information see Getting Help on page 156 ...

Page 152: ...by using Application Recovery See the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center I have low volume sound from my speakers Check volume and mute settings See Adjusting the Volume on page 132 Some programs may result in low volume even when the volume setting within the program is turned to the maximum position If this is the case double click the Volume icon on t...

Page 153: ... Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume Click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar Increase the volume and make sure the Mute box is not checked Double click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar The Play Control window opens Make sure none of the Mute check boxes are selected Adjust the volume slide bars to increase volume If your speakers have a Power button check whether it is turn...

Page 154: ...art your HP Digital Entertainment Center to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver Check your input switches My HDTV displays a distorted screen instead of a blank screen blue or dark The screen may be cropped or display dark borders Refer to http www hp com support for additional information on adjusting the display or updating the drivers If you see a blank screen you cannot perfo...

Page 155: ...er restart the HP Digital Entertainment Center and then open Media Center again If the remote control works in Media Center but not when changing channels you need to reconfigure the Media Center software settings for the cable set top box or satellite receiver Refer to the Software Guide My remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control If a faint red light does not appear when y...

Page 156: ...e following a The power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the HP Digital Entertainment Center b The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it c Look inside the rear fan If you see a green LED then AC power is available d The TV or monitor is connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center plugged in and turned o...

Page 157: ...t a few seconds and turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center back on A software program software driver or the operating system software may be corrupted erased or damaged You can use Application Recovery or System Recovery to reinstall the software Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center It s possible that a voltage spike power outage or brownou...

Page 158: ...opens 6 Choose the button capability from the drop down list Enter the Display label and the Address information For a Web site enter the complete Web site URL in the Address box 7 Click OK and then on the Buttons tab click Apply 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each button you want to configure 9 Click OK when you are finished configuring the keyboard My keyboard or the trackball doesn t work even ...

Page 159: ...ded outlet Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it If the light on the front of the monitor is lit the monitor is getting power Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows a Click Start on the taskbar b Click Turn Off Computer c Click Restart Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor My software stopped working Refer to the Warranty...

Page 160: ...e Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMedia Secure Digital SmartMedia or xD Make sure the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot Remove the memory card when the light is not flashing and shine a flashlight into the empty slot If any of the pins are bent have the HP Digital Entertainment Center serviced if a pin is touching another pin Inspect the ends of the memory cards for dirt or ma...

Page 161: ...disk drive is user replaceable I am getting disk errors Run disk recovery Replace your hard disk drive The hard disk drive is user replaceable My music files don t appear in the Media Library Make sure you use Windows Media Player to add your music files to the Media Library Check whether the Windows Media Player setting for access rights of other applications is set to No access It must be set to...

Page 162: ...a 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 and keyboard recommended Where to find more information about your HP...

Page 163: ...al Entertainment Center and products HP Support contact information Software updates Software patches Online Information and technical support for your HP Digital Entertainment Center Online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center To use the HP Web site 1 Connect to the Internet Open your Web browser Or Press Connect on your keyboard 2 Access the HP Support Web site Type http www hp com s...

Page 164: ...nuals Application and System Recovery Programs 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 R...

Page 165: ...d then PC Help Tools 2 Click Updates from HP and then click Re enable Updates from HP 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...

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Page 167: ...rocedure 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 1 Make sure you have the recovery discs DVDs included with the HP Digita...

Page 168: ...ital Entertainment Center upside down 2 Remove the hard disk drive cover from the chassis After loosening the screw slide the hard disk drive in the direction of the screw 3 Lift up the hard disk drive from the chassis 4 Disconnect the hard disk drive cables 5 Remove the hard disk drive screws A B A B ...

Page 169: ...he old hard disk drive with the new hard disk drive 2 Replace the hard disk drive screws Tighten the screws an additional half turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer 3 Reconnect the hard disk drive cables 4 Place the hard disk drive into the chassis Position the metal tabs 5 Replace the hard disk drive cover on the chassis A B A B ...

Page 170: ... right side up 7 Reconnect the power cable and all other cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Center 8 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 Test the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation 10 Recover your system using the recovery disk 11 Restore your data ...

Page 171: ...el brightness 129 speaker volume 132 volume 132 Alt F5 dual screen display 136 analog camcorder connecting 106 antenna connection FM radio 59 television 80 Wi Fi 112 application and system recovery 158 audio 7 1 Pre Out 6 A Video setup illustrated 23 additional equipment 34 Audio In connection 58 Audio Out connection 133 configuration 130 files codec errors 154 troubleshooting 155 settings 133 tro...

Page 172: ...I 5 composite video connectors 77 output 7 with SCART adapter 62 65 67 69 72 configuring audio DVD player 134 headphones 130 Media Center 134 microphones 130 keyboard buttons 141 Media Center audio settings 133 cable or satellite receiver 126 DVD player 134 front panel display brightness 129 multichannel audio 134 optional display 127 required steps 126 selecting recording devices 131 speaker setu...

Page 173: ...gital camera 103 game boxes 97 overview 98 video digital camera 103 connections overview 22 system diagram illustrated 24 troubleshooting 129 connector locations audio output 36 back panel 6 front panel 3 video output 63 contacting HP Technical Support by telephone 158 using the Web 157 D data files on DVDs troubleshooting 155 lost ii transferring PC data 142 desktop display 139 Device Manager 105...

Page 174: ...les moving 142 finding FAQs 156 help 156 HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test 156 Media Center utility programs 143 FireWire IEEE 1394 digital camcorder connection 103 input output location on front panel 4 FM antenna connecting 59 Found New Hardware message 115 front panel adjusting brightness 129 143 connections illustrated 25 functions list 3 G getting help customer support 156 Gigabit...

Page 175: ... and devices 142 batteries keyboard 17 remote control 122 HP Personal Media Drive 118 infrared transmitter 92 overview 21 software 142 internal splitter 8 78 Internet DSL cable modem 113 router wired 114 wireless 111 service contract 111 typical configurations 110 iPod 116 IR Blaster See infrared transmitter irrecoverable data loss ii K keyboard batteries initial 122 buttons 141 configuring button...

Page 176: ...ting optional 116 moving files 142 MP3 player 116 MS MS Pro 5 MultiMediaCard 5 multiple audio video inputs 67 N network connections back panel 109 front panel 108 supported 107 110 equipment 107 requirements 107 no picture with S video or composite output 67 notes and warnings document conventions ii O obtaining updates 141 159 On Standby power button 10 123 online documentation 158 Online Spotlig...

Page 177: ... box or satellite receiver 90 installing batteries 17 maximum range 16 troubleshooting 149 using with your TV 65 removing CD DVD 153 HP Personal Media Drive 117 119 replacing batteries keyboard 13 remote control 17 hard drive 161 162 163 required setup Media Center 126 requirements network connections 107 resetting HP Digital Entertainment Center 151 resolution adjusting desktop display 139 retail...

Page 178: ...ision 62 Start Here booklet 21 starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the first time 122 subwoofer digital speaker setup 55 monitor speaker installation 57 output illustrated 6 support for HP Digital Entertainment Center 156 supported 5 1 digital audio formats 48 memory card types 5 network connection types 107 speaker types 37 surge protector 34 123 surround sound audio outputs 6 output...

Page 179: ...ttons 152 surround sound 147 system connections using Media Center 129 TV problems 148 153 unexpected startups 151 video errors 154 tuner configurations 76 tuning the desktop display for S video and composite video connections 139 turning on location of power button 3 troubleshooting 150 turntable 58 TV adjusting desktop display resolution 139 antenna 8 80 audio connections 41 configuring with Med...

Page 180: ...roubleshooting 148 video games connecting 97 virus protection 142 volume adjusting 132 W wall clearance 28 warnings against removing media while LED is blinking 5 disconnecting disk drive while it is operating 119 document conventions ii loss of recorded programs 161 moving personal media drive while it is operating 117 order of power connection 19 use of correct AC power source 19 Warranty and Su...

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