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1. e e e ecco 14 Remote Control Buttons eee l4 Remote Control Operation esssssssess 16 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 16 Safety Information eccc0000000000000 17 AC Power Safety Warnings ccccccceeseseeeeeees 17 Installation Overview 19 System Audio Video Connections 20 System Integration sesssssssssseeeeee 20 SIC Id EO seca eerie dete acb ERU eee 22 Installation Guidelines e c0000000000000000000000 24 Placement and Ventilation Requirements 25 Basic Ii m 27 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center 27 Inventory 059050250509955999090025009222500 0220990222 22 M Cables Included sseennnmn 30 Connecting Audio 33 Audio Overview Mec T i Audio Output Connectors cccccccceeeseeeeeeeeee sees 34 Sound Connector Jacks oett tenes 35 Speaker Types NN RR T 35 Speaker Configurations sseeeessseeeeeeees 36 Typical Audio Connection 38 TV Audio Connection eee ee ee eeeecce oD Connecting BRA o To MERE 39 AV Receiver Audio Connection 40 AV Receiver Equipment Overview 40 2 0 Home Stereo Installation 4 2 1 Home Stereo Installation
2. 42 4 1 Home Theater Audio sssssssess 43 5 1 Home Theater Audio sssesessss 44 7 1 Home Theater Audio ssssssese 45 Digital Home Theater Audio ssssssee 46 Powered Speaker Audio Connection 48 2 1 Powered Speakers ssseseese 49 4 1 Powered Speakers eeesssssssss 50 5 1 Powered Speakers ssssssesss 5 7 1 Powered Speakers sessssssssssss 52 Digital Powered Speakers sseeseessssss 53 Monitor Speakers ssssee 54 Audio In Connections ccccccccccccccccceeee DD FM Radio Antenna e eee eeeeeecccccceeeee DO Table of Contents N E z Q slum z le 9 Volk 2 Q i Connecting Video Out 57 Video Qut Overview e c0000000000000000000000000 58 Video Out Connection Overview ssssse 58 Video Out Connectors cate tacts cece dentate 59 Component Video Settings cccccsseeeceeeee eens 60 TV Display Overview cccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaneeees 61 Audio and Video Switching Overview 61 Using the Remote Control with Your TV 62 Typical Video Out Connections 63 Video Out TO TV ecce vases esses evovosssscevsss OF Video Out from AV Receiver to TV 66 Video Out to Monitor 68 Video Out to TV and Monitor
3. WIRELESS LAN _ 802 11 b REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO SVIDEO H OLS INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT ICABLE ANT IN M ANTENNA IN TV signal source HDTV antenna Connecting TV Sourcen 81 Antenna NTSC and ATSC If you are using a VHF and UHF broadcast television antenna sold separately with no cable TV box digital Roof Antenna cable box or satellite receiver do the following to connect the NTSC and ATSC TV signal source to your VHF HP Digital Entertainment Center Antenna 1 Install a splitter provided as shown in the following illustration select models only Connect the splitter Antenna input to the antenna outdoor shown 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs Turn the connectors to tighten them 3 Connect a coaxial cable into the Cable Ant l In connector on the back of the HP Digital Coaxial y Entertainment Center Turn the connector to TN tighten it z 4 Connect a coaxial cable into the TT HDTV SDTV Ant In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment ATSC TUNER Center Turn the connector to tighten it SL OI A AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g RROUND SURROUND CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENNA BACK Activ jr LINK m Ac IN ABLE ANT JE ANTENNA IN e VIDEO SVIDEO ejes TV SOURCE 2 IN eo 2 S VIDEO pe sie H NS ri INFRARED T
4. 69 Connecting TV Source In 71 TV Source Qverview cccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 72 TV Signal Source Overview 72 Additional HDTV Information 74 TV Source Connectors Overview ess 75 TV Source Connectors eeeeeeee 76 Typical TV Source Connections 78 Antenna Connection c00000000000000000000000000 80 Anienna INV OC 604 Jteoncationsaeatcontdaarieanncetensaweses 80 Antenna ATSC TTETTT 8 Antenna NTSC and ATSC 82 Cable Connection 83 Cable NTSC and Antenna ATSC 93 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC and Antenna ATSC 84 Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers NTSC and Antenna ATSC 86 Cable Only NTSC 88 iv HP Digital Entertainment Center One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC ssss 89 Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers ssssee 9 Satellite Connection eceoc00000000000000000000000000 93 One Satellite Receiver NTSC ssss 93 Two Satellite Receivers NTSC sssss 95 Infrared Transmitter Connection 97 Infrared Transmitter Overview eee 97 Infrared Transmitter Installation 99 Connecting Video Equipment ecc0000000000000000000000000 1 01 Video Equipmen
5. Vis 9 ap i Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitter Connecting Video Equipment 107 Wall Coaxial SeHop box CABLE IN ee amp O CABLE OUT ecc O Infrared Coaxial Transmitter Splitter gi s Coaxial g VCR OUT VCR IN 000 00 000 00 ES w Coaxial a T TVNI TV IN 2 eco amp 0 ece 60 WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b REMOVABLE ANTENINA 9 acti TY TV SOURCE 1 IN 9 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN amp 10 100 1000 Em T 0 es AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Wall to set top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable add with a splitter 108 HP Digital Entertainment Center Refer to the HP support Web site for detailed information on advanced video setup Go to http www hp com support and select your model number See HP Web Site Support on page 171 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder 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 o
6. J Personal Media Drive Bay gt 3 9 gt ha Q gt O c 9 les ES s N FRONT INPUT SmartMedia xD aa 1 i HI SPEE gs USB 2 0 o 9 9o E S VIDEO VIDEO DAUDIO R DVIN HEADPHONES MICIN CompactFlash 1 11 MS MS PRO _ Er NCNNCISS N N Sa _ Smarhedtie WHC SS A 1 3 Compacto VN NS WS WO S DEO vio AUDIO HEADPI NES MIC N CD Cp CD ch CD FRC T INPU1 Media Info Display USB 2 0 x2 Card Readers SmartMedia xD MMC SD CompactFlash I II Microdrive MS MS Pro Digital Video Camera Installation Overview 23 To enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a Adjust only those controls that are described in the well ventilated area away from excessive light heat operating instructions SI THOISIOIS B Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center m Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself If equipment or papers The HP Digital Entertainment your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot properly or has been dropped or damaged contact ear your HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider Choosing an HP
7. IN e DUAL VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER HDTV SDTV ANT IN ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT TV SOURCE M FireWire Cable IEEE 1394 Camcorder Connect a digital video camcorder back panel 110 HP Digital Entertainment Center Recognizing the digital video camcorder If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera 1 Start up the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Initial Configuration on page 127 2 Click Start and then click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance if available and then double click the System icon 4 Click the Hardware tab and then click 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 m Click Action and then Scan for hardware changes Look in Device Manager for a new addition under imaging devices m 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 Connecting Video Equipment 111 O Q 9 gt
8. Connecting Audio 33 Audio Output Connectors Digital Audio Out SURROUND BACK OPTICAL DIGITAL 8 Audio Out Surround Brown Left Back Beige Right Surround Blue Left Gray Right Center Green Center Subwoofer Purple Subwoofer White Left Red Right Coaxial Digital Audio Out Optical Digital Audio Out 34 HP Digital Entertainment Center WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABIE ANT IN L AUDIO VIDEO TV SOURCE IN HDTV 9 SDTV ANT IN INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 Rear speakers in a multichannel audio eight speaker system 7 1 Side speakers in a multichannel audio six or eight speaker system 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 Center speaker and subwoofer in a multichannel audio system 5 1 6 1 7 1 Stereo speakers or front speakers in a multichannel audio system 2 0 2 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 Coaxial S PDIF 5 1 only See Configuring Audio Output on page 139 Optical S PDIF 5 1 only See Configuring Audio Output on page 139 Sound Connector Jacks 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 Audi
9. Configuring Audio Output on page 139 Connecting Headphones Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with a headphones connector 1 4 inch 6 5 mm on the front panel You can connect a mini plug adapter sold separately into the 1 4 inch 6 5 mm plug to use 1 8 inch 3 5 mm 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 p 136 HP Digital Entertainment Center Selecting recording devices To select a sound recording device 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Choose Control Panel 3 Click Sounds and Audio Devices or Sounds Speech and 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 and mouse 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 Initial Configuration 137 c 9 pd O S 5 Oo ud c Jg I 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 conne
10. o c z VU Q c c 9 Equipment Connecting an Analog Camcorder Connecting an analog camera for video input capture Connectors To connect an analog video camera 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 1 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center and wait for the desktop to appear See Initial Configuration on page 127 2 Connect the video camera transfer cable from the Procedure i camera to the S video connector or to the composite The following instructions can also be used to connect and audio connectors on the front of the HP Digital digital cameras with analog outputs Entertainment Center See the documentation that came with your video 4 Tom onihe comera and use hnterVideo WinDVD camera Creator to capture your video recording DVD TV RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS HP Digital Entertainment Center VIDEO OUT Analog Camcorder Choose one S video Connect an analog video camera for source input 112 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting the Network 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 Papere Creme non Ovarian an paige tlt Ent
11. surround left speaker surround right speaker One rear surround back speaker One center speaker One subwoofer Two front speakers Left speaker right speaker Two side speakers surround left speaker surround right speaker Two rear speakers surround back left speaker surround back right speaker One center speaker One subwoofer Digital speakers or digital input connector on the audio system TV Display Subwoofer Center speaker Qr amp Front left Front right speaker speaker 3 wI Cc Surround Surround left speaker s right speaker Surround back speaker TV Display Subwoofer Center nee pee Qs Front left Front right speaker speaker y EX c Surround Surround left speaker right speaker Surround back Surround back left speaker SN ae right speaker Center Subwoofer TV Display speaker Front left Front right speaker speaker i 27 S Surround Surround i right speaker D Speaker Home audio system system description Recommended arrangement IF your 6 1 AV receiver has only 5 1 6 inputs see the following 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 44 Or 5 1 Powered Speakers on page 51 7 1 Home Theater Audio on page 45 Or 7 1 Powered Speakers on page 52 If your 7 1 AV receiver has only five inputs see 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 44 Digital Home Theater Audio on page 46 Or Digital Powe
12. Audio Video flow Installation Overview 21 3 9 gt ha Q gt O c 9 les ES s N System Diagram Back Panel Configurations may vary eos Cable From Wall enter Surround Surround FM Antenna Surround Lett Right uU cra Front Front Surround Rook Back Left Right Back WiFi Antenna Antenna or Satellite Set top box 1 si 4 AV RECEIVER IN ote 2 systems do not Audio In 7 1 Multichannel include Surr Back Cener e connections ee FUE LL Surr Back Surround Sub Front P siele FEES Oo o 3 oo OUT Optical Coaxial Coaxial CD e few e or Tape Player e T ale e a 1 U AC Wall Outlet Surge Protector Line Conditioner 00 00 S Composite Router Firewall Switch C mj LJ d DSL Cable Modem JOJO OUT Cable M m or Satellite CRS kl A Set top box 2 iPod Ext HDD Digital Printer Digital Wall Note Connect Set top box 2 only Camera Video Camcorder Internet optional 22 HP Digital Entertainment Center Front Panel Configurations may vary The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation Power CD DVD HP Personal On Player Recorder Media Drive On Standby O p EE E I r T DVD TV RADIO MUSI KEYBOARD
13. Memory Card Reader on page 5 Behind Left Door Front button and inputs see below E e AV connectivity for capturing SVIDEO VIDE o DAuDO analog and digital video from camcorders E O FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin DV input output for digital video or removable hard disk drive 114 HP Digital Entertainment Center Back Panel Location availability and number of connectors may vary WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity N LINK i TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e 9 High speed USB 4 ports Lud HC 55 HISPEED USB 2 0 FireWire IEEE 1394 6 pin DV input output for hard disk drive Ethernet RJ 45 10 100 1000 WIRELESS LAN Wireless LAN Coaxial wireless LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Removable Antenna 80211 b g LEDs 2 Activity Blinks when transmitting e uc receiving data Link Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning Connecting the Network 115 Connecting the Network This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet so you can download the Television Program Guide and surf the Web These are only suggested configurations Your system may be different Select the configuration that most closel
14. Prete MEME My DVD m You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another won t play HP Digital Entertainment Center However data files on a DVD do not play in a DVD player Rerecord your files to a file format that can be read by some DVD players IF you are using component video output you may need to change the configuration See Component Video Settings on page 60 Refer to http www w hp com support for additional information on using component video m Check your DVD country region My DVD won t play a This format is not supported by the DVD player DVD audio disk keep running out of m Burn some big files to DVD and remove them from your hard disk drive disk space m Upgrade your hard disk drive The hard disk drive is user replaceable lam getting disk m Run disk recovery Sones m Replace your hard disk drive The hard disk drive is user replaceable My music files m Make sure you use Windows Media Player to add your music files to the don t appear in the Media Library Media Library m Check whether the Windows Media Player setting for access rights of other applications is set to No access It must be set to Read only or Full access for your music files to appear Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information Oo c OQ Q N 2 Q Le i m m Use supported audio file formats Refer to the HP Tunes library Troubleshooting 169 Help and Support Center For
15. Standby RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS ee KEYBOARD CE 2 FRONT INPUT 4 eg S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV IN HEADPHONES MIC IN 130 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 f you press the button twice you will need to repeat steps 1 through 4 4 Test the keyboard Move the trackball and see if the cursor moves 5 If the keyboard does not operate a Check the batteries b Repeat steps 1 through 4 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 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup 2 Click Next to set up your system 3 Select your country region and language in System Settings Change is optional Click Next 4 Select your Time Zone Change is optional Click Next 5 Read the terms and conditions of the End Users License Agreement and if you agree accept the terms and conditions Click Next 6 Select Automatic Updates Click Next 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 wel
16. m If your TV has an S video jack you need an S video Standard definition television cable An S video cable provides separate color and black and white image signals and delivers a m Video composite sharper image than a composite video cable does m S video W For component video see Component Video B Component Y Pb Pr 9 9 Settings on page 60 High definition capable plasma LCD or HDTV display To connect a TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center you may need a video cable and an audio cable Use E a Eomae a video cable to connect the Video Out on the HP Digital m S video aD Entertainment Center to your TV Video In These cables m Component Y Pb Pr are included in the box You may need other or a VGA additional cables depending on your TV or monitor m DVI When using an AV receiver the Video Out cable can be l connected directly to a TV and just the audio is connected Monitor and switched through an AV receiver or video and audio m VGA Eo e connected and switched through an AV receiver m DVI 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 58 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT VIDEO OUT WIRELESS LA
17. on TV Source 2 in You may need other or additional cables depending on your TV signal source 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 Connecting TV Source In 7S Q Q Bum 5 O V Oo c E Q Q c c le 9 TV Source Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary AUDIO 7 OUT V WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g TI RON 1 PREH ND CEN REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY ICABLE ANT IN TV SOURCE IN INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e TV SOURCE 1 Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White Left Red Right AUDIO Video composite RCA jack Yellow TV Source 1 In S video 4 pin Y C video Black TV Source 1 In Analog 4 pin Cable Antenna In Coaxial Silver With internal splitter to dual tuners TV SOURCE 2 Audio TV Source 2 In RCA jacks White Left Select models only E O Red Right auo D Z6 HP Digital Entertainment Center S video TV Source 2 In select models only Analog 4 pin HDTV SDTV Ant In Coaxial Silver HDTV SDTV ANT IN from UHF VHF antenna ATSC TUNER Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports 1 8 Silver inch 3 5 mm mini jacks Additional cables to install the HP Digital Entertainment Center are sold separately Q d Bum 5 O v Oo c Q Q c c le 9 Connecting TV Sou
18. 1 and has only 5 1 inputs see 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 44 Le e oe ns Surr Back Surround Sub Front 7 1 Channel AV Receiver 2 O 5 lt D afi Se Q c c le Jg WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Y Activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN D AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN LN 7 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 45 Digital Home Theater Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports digital audio output m For TV and music two channel stereo Your AV receiver may separate the audio signal into multiple channels m ForDVD 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 B Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place B Do not bend or tie optical 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 d
19. Digital Entertainment m This product is heavy Exercise caution when lifting Center setup location nN If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment m Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a Center to your TV a set top box or a surround sound stable supported surface Do not drop or place it system HP recommends that you choose a clear working on an unstable surface area with easy access to the connectors of these devices m Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into If your TV is wall mounted make sure that you have Standby when not in use In Standby the On access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to Standby button is lit amber Preset recordings only connect it to the HP Digital Entertainment Center start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is on or in Standby 24 HP Digital Entertainment Center Placement and Ventilation Requirements 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 3 9 gt ha Q gt O c 9 les AY N Open cabinet Actual home setup may vary Installation Overview 25 Cabinet Back The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best If the AV cabinet has a back the back must have
20. Display procedure to return the desktop image and Media Center to a higher resolution format See Adjusting the Desktop Display on page 144 Adjusting the Display from the Desktop 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 1 Right click on the desktop and click nVidia Display and the TV display in the dialog box The GeForce window opens NVIDIA GeForce 6600 wale 3 HVIDIA Signal format un Select a signal format supported by your TV 4001 SDTV iv Video output format Select the type of connector you are using to attach your ene ri Mp y g y eee Component Pr Pb Iv BARAMA Miestna OK Canca 2 Select TV Settings from the left side list 3 Select the Signal
21. HDTV standard format Refer to the TV display documentation Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 cable TV box digital cable receiver or satellite receiver only Connecting Video Equipment on page 101 Connecting TV Source In 79 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 1 Plug 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 2 Turn the connector to tighten it TV signal source TV antenna 80 HP Digital Entertainment Center Roof TV Antenna VHF Antenna Coaxial TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN G e V y x AUDIO D ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL VIDEO OUT L Agr HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET Antenna ATSC To connect an HDTV signal source to your HP Digital Entertainment Center do the following Roof TV Antenna 1 Connect a coaxial cable from your UHF VHF antenna into the HDTV SDTV Ant In connector on the back of the HP e Digital Entertainment Center Q 9 a O N O d Q 2 Turn the connector to tighten it le Q Coaxial
22. HP Digital Entertainment Center using separately to record audio from other external the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel equipment The following diagram shows a typical Audio In stereo connection This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Turntable Audio In AUDIO IN AU f 27 1 PRE OUT URROUND S f OUND CENTER BACK WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN e IDEO S VIDEO TUNER AUDIO TV SOURCE 2 O AUD INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT lt g Z HDTV SD Audio In stereo connection Connecting Audio 55 I O lt o p Se Q c c le Jg The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner To connect the FM radio antenna 1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM Tuner The following diagram shows typical FM antenna In connector on the back panel 75 Ohm Coaxial connections 2 You may want to extend the ends of the cable to m Indoor antenna improve your FM radio signal reception Or B Rooftop antenna sold separately This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different FM Radio Roof Antenna FM Antenna 802 11 b activity LINK ICABLE ANT FM ANTENNA IN DUA 75 TUNER COAXIAI WIRELESS LAN REMOV
23. Hertz 3 Click Apply 4 Click Yes to keep the setting You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting 5 Select Color Correction from the left side list Adjust the brightness and contrast slider bars as required 3 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 NVIDIA Brightness 9 Contrast Color profile sim Standard made 6 Click Apply 7 Click Yes to keep the setting You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting 8 Close the Properties window Initial Configuration 153 c 9 pd O S 5 Oo ud c Jg I You can customize your HP Digital Entertainment Center system settings Configuring the Keyboard Buttons on page 154 Registering with HP on page 155 Setting Up Virus Protection on page 155 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center on page 155 Installing Software on page 156 Utility Programs on page 156 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons You can configure some of your HP Digital Entertainment Center shortcut keyboard buttons 1 Click Start on the taskbar choose Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware if it is available 2 Double click Keyboard 3 In the Keyboard Properties window that opens click the Buttons tab 4 Double click the button you want to change 154 HP Digita
24. Jg Speaker Configurations You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations Speaker Home audio system system description Recommended arrangement 2 stereo Two speakers Left speaker right speaker Two speakers Left speaker right speaker TV Display 2 0 Home Stereo Installation on page 41 Front left Front right speaker N N speaker 2 Powered yor Speakers on page 49 TV Display 2 1 Home Stereo Installation on page 42 Or Front left Front right speaker speaker 9 Powered Speakers on page 49 Subwoofer One subwoofer Subwoofer TV Display A 1 Home Theater Front left oe Audio on page 43 speaker d 4 1 Powered Speakers on page 50 speaker Surround Surround left speaker right speaker o I t Center Subweder TDI aroak 5 Home Theater n Front le an crT Fonai Audio on page 44 speaker speaker Or e Z La 5 1 Powered Speakers on page 51 Two front speakers Left speaker right speaker Two side speakers surround left speaker surround right speaker One center speaker Surround Surround i right speaker D R83 QT One subwoofer 4 Two front speakers Left speaker right speaker Two side speakers surround left speaker surround right speaker One subwoofer 36 HP Digital Entertainment Center Two front speakers Left speaker right speaker Two side speakers
25. 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 Standard High definition definition display hv mg Aw i t composite composite Component Component Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr You can use the following combinations to connect your TV and monitor Video composite S video Component Y Pb Pr DVI Video composite S video Component Y Pb Pr VGA 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 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
26. 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 o
27. Transmitter cable from the back of 3 Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared e the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV Transmitter cable tip over the set top box IR remote D digital cable or satellite receiver set top box receiver area while you test the function c san 2 Locate the IR remote receiver area on the front of the 4 Plug the Infrared Transmitter cable into the Infrared D set top box This is where you aim the set top box Transmitter connector on the back of the HP Digital remote control to change channels change the Entertainment Center o sound level and so on l o uu ad 5 Test the operation by pointing the HP Digital B The IR remote receiver area may be behind an Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital obvious window on the settop box Entertainment Center IR receiver and pressing a m Use the settop box remote control to locate its IR channel button Be sure you use the HP Digital remote receiver area Hold the remote control Entertainment Center remote and point it at the very close within 1 inch 2 54 centimeters and HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 m Hold a flashlight close to the front of the set top 7 Repeat these steps for the second settop box box and look for a transparent window with a small box inside Test
28. 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 1OBaseT 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 Part Number 5991 1774
29. a hole operation 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 19 W Back View minimum Cabinet 2 minimum am E LLTIEEE r F minimum ooo minimum Note These clearances are T required for proper HP Digital ventilation Entertainment Center Wall Clearance The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 4 inches 10 2 cm from the wall Cabinet ji minimum Back of cabinet Side View 26 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Setting Up the 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 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 B Read Safety Information on page 17 m Read Installation Guidelines on page 24 m Refer to the Start Here bo
30. 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 AUDIO IN Center e e Surround a AUDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g URRC f 4D SURROUND CENTER t REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN C DUAL 756 AUDIO IDEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIA TV SOURCE 2 HDTV SDTV ANT IN C TUNE INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e 9 5 1 multichannel audio system connection 44 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7 1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled theater audio eight channel 7 1 speaker installation that Surround 7 1 or 8 Channel inputs DVD Ext In or requires multichannel inputs on an AV receiver Multichannel Inputs This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different If your AV receiver supports 7
31. back panel Use the Video composite S video or Component Y Pb Pr Video Out connectors for standard definition TVs 3 After initial turn on you will need to activate dual displays See Dual screen on page 142 Connecting Video Out 69 al 5 O l Q 9 gt o Ds d Q c c le 9 MONITOR IN TV IN e eee E Dn f S video Choose one I e e m Choose one lt e eo AUDIO IN UDIO 7 1 PRE OUT VID 5 WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b ISURROUN f SURROUND CENTER FRONT an n REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK Ad iA 9 w TV SOURCE 1 IN p NZ DUAL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIAI TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN se s i ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9e e uy o TV standard definition shown and monitor out 70 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source In 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 e Transmitter cable installation is also included TV Source Overview on page 72 You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source This chapter Typical TV Source Connecti
32. connectors m S video 4 Connect the set top box Infrared Transmitter cable b Connect the video cable from the set top required for signal See Infrared Transmitter box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Connection on page 97 Output connector c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector Connecting TV Source In 89 Cable From Wall Coaxial OUT ee Settop box 1 1 Hagel Ig GE Infrared Transmitter s Choose one Video S video Coaxial TV Source 1 IRELESS LAN 02 11 b g e ACIM TV SOURCE 1 IN ICABLE ANT IN EM A ENNA IN DUAL 75Q AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIA d V SOUR TV SDTV NT IN HD INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 ATSC TUNE TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box NTSC 90 HP Digital Entertainment Center Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers 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
33. 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 These are only suggested configurations Your system connectors on the back panel of the HP Digital may be different Select the configuration that most Entertainment Center into your home system so you can closely matches your home system watch TV You may set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported configurations From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a Video Out to TV on page 64 direct connection From HP Digital Entertainment Center through an AV Video Out from AV Receiver to TV on page 66 receiver to a TV From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a monitor Video Out to Monitor on page 68 through a direct connection From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV and Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 69 monitor dual display option You must manually set dual displays Other Video Equipment Connecting Video Equipment on page 101 Connecting TV Source In on page 71 Configuring Video on page 141 Connecting Video Out 63 simn O o Q Iv gt D D Q Q c c o Jg Video Out to TV Switching If you have multiple audio video inputs on
34. 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 Installation Overview 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
35. format to a type that is supported by your TV display For commercial DVD playback in component video select 480i or 480p 4 Click Apply or click OK to save changes 5 Perform 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 6 When 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 7 Click the OK button to save changes Click OK again to close the window Initial Configuration 149 c 2 pd O S 5 o ua c Jg I E HDTV Overscan Configuration To use underscan to show the entire Windows desktop 1 Right click on the desktop select nVidia Display 2 Select Use underscan to show the entire and click HDTV Overscan Configuration in the Windows desktop dialog box The HDTV Overscan Configuration ed oe _ 3 Click Apply or click OK to save the changes 4 When 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 a setting before it reverts to the previous setting If the HDTV Ove
36. 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 W Links to reinstall drivers m Access to technical support options m Answers to commonly asked questions about your HP Digital Entertainment Center HP Support HP Support provides important support information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center Here you can find m Your product number model number and serial number m Registration information and link monitor keyboard and mouse recommended m Where to find more information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center m An HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test m How to contact HP 170 HP Digital Entertainment Center To open the Help and Support Center 1 Press the Help button on your keyboard the button Or Start Media Center Click the Help icon at em the top left of the screen Or Click Start on the taskbar and click Help and Support To open HP Support 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 Support 3 Select a program or folder m Register Now B learn More B lest Hardware m Contact HP Warranty and Support Guide See the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Su
37. 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 products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law Intel Pentium Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Microsoft the Microsoft logo Windows and Windows XP are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The information in this document is subject to change without notice Sample warnings and notes are displayed on this page Table of Contents Before You Begin ececc00000000000000000 l Welcome ccccccccccccceccccceceescscecacecacacececacacesaeaes Benefits and Features cccccececececcccecuccececeecess 2 Functional OVESVICW ceccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 3 Front Pane RR RR 3 Memory Card Reader ssssseeeee 5 Back Panel sesseeee meme 6 Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 Keyboard aieo reir Wireless Keyboard Operation 12 Replacing the Keyboard Batteries 13 Remote Control
38. player only Media Center speaker settings DVD audio TV Audio setting Procedure 2 2 speakers Default no audio output configuration required default Dolby Surround Compatible default Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on page 140 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 140 c 9 ibn O S 5 o ud c Jg I page 140 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 140 Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on Digital Audio Digital Audio Change settings See Configuring audio for the DVD player on S PDIF on S PDIF off page 140 default default If you use digital audio the Media Center S PDIF default setting is on but the DVD Player S PDIF default setting is OFF You must change the DVD S PDIF default setting to ON to hear all channels in DVD digital audio Initial Configuration 139 Configuring audio for Media Center To configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click Settings General Media Center Setup and then Setup your Speakers The Speaker Setup screen displays 3 Click Next 4 Under Specify how many speakers you have select the speaker number that matches your system For example select 5 1 Click Next 5 Select Test If you hear tones from all your speakers c
39. replacing batteries 13 synchronizing 130 166 troubleshooting 130 166 Keyboard Connect button 12 130 Index 183 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 5 184 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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
40. sharper image than a composite video cable does m 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 DVD player The HP Digital Entertainment Center has a builtin DVD player recorder You can also connect your digital video camera to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through FireWire IEEE 1394 connectors Connecting Video Equipment c 1394 103 O Q HU gt Oo c nd Q c c 9 Equipment This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup of your video equipment These are only suggested configurations Your system may be different Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system Display video configuration VCR VCR direct to HP Digital Entertainment VCR Direct In Connection on page 105 Center From HP Digital Entertainment Center to Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable on VCR to TV page 106 Camcorder Digital Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder on page 109 Analog Connecting an Analog Camcorder on page 112 Connecting the Network on page 113 Initial Configuration on page 127 104 HP Digital Entertainment Center VCR Direct In Connection You can connect a VCR to record your tapes to the HP Digital Entertainment Center hard disk drive Note D
41. site at http www microsoft com TV Source Connectors Overview Your standard television set top box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables m Coaxial RF m Video composite m 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 settop boxes and AV receivers support signal conversion The type of video cable you need depends on your set top box 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 m 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 W lf your set top box has a composite video jack you need a composite video cable m 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
42. 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 satellite receiver 1 m Video composite m 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 2 In connector 5 Connect 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 n 95 Q Q Bum 5 O V Oo c Q Q c c le 9 6 Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter 7 Connect the satellite receiver 2 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Connection on page 97 Coaxial RF Source 1 Source 2 HEEE Es sus L IE Satellite Receiver 2 Satellite Receiv
43. the area by holding the box remote close to the window and pushing a button until the box responds 6 For 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 Connecting TV Source In 99 The following illustration shows the Infrared Transmitter installation Cable or Satellite Set top box Remove tape Attach to IR window WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK FMA TUNER HDTV SDT O 1 IN TVS INNA IN ee la TV SO 2 IN URCE T IN KOLS INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT o oF Infrared transmitter to cable digital cable receiver or satellite receiver set top box URCE e CaN lO lt ATSC TUNE 100 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Video Equipment 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 Video Equipment Overview on page 102 The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many Typical Video Equipment Connections on page 104 different video input and audio video output options and connections Your system may have different components VCR Connection on page 10
44. 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 Indicator light 10 Infrared Transmitter 97 Infrared Transmitter cable 99 Infrared Transmitter connection one set top box 98 Infrared Transmitter connection two settop 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 17 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
45. with the HP Personal Media Drive 122 HP Digital Entertainment Center USB 2 0 x2 Hii USB l drive USB device connection front panel Portable hard disk drive Printer 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 Connecting the Network 123 p E Q Z Q E olen D 1 apn a Q c O U Installing an HP Personal Media Drive To connect an HP
46. 02 11 b g KB ABLE ANT IN EM ANTENNA IN 000 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO V SOUR N L eoe HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box NTSC and ATSC UHF VHF antenna Connecting TV Source In 85 Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers NTSC and Antenna ATSC 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 settop 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 1 Make sure that m Cable TV box A coaxial cable connector from your cable source wall is plugged into a cable splitter provided then into each cable seHop box In connector This setup is similar to the illustration TV signal source two digital cable boxes NTSC on page 92 m Digital cable receiver A coaxial cable conne
47. 2 Cable Antenna In 8 cables included 30 not included 31 Camcorder 104 camcorders 10 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 140 180 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 0 speaker system 41 2 1 speaker 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
48. 2 0 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Video out to high definition acabi HDTV OPTICAL Connecting Video Out 65 sm O e Q 9 gt D D s d Q c c 9 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV 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 Standard definition High definition display bd nent composite composite S video S video Component Component Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr DVI I PERCE EES als 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 1 Connect a video cable from the HP Digital 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 66 HP Digital Entertainment Center P If the S video and composite Video Out connections are not connect
49. 5 Video Camera Connection on page 109 HP Digital Entertainment Center Equipment ve Q HU gt ien c VU Q c c le 9 Connecting Video Equipment 101 Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT VID WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g D CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENNA v Activity D LINK BLE ANT IN TENNA I TV SOURCE 2 IN ee weenie RCA jacks White Left y TV Source 1 In Red Right Video RCA jack Yellow TV Source 1 In S video TV Analog Black Source 1 In Y C video 4 pin Cable Antenna In Coaxial Silver With internal splitter to dual tuners TV SOURCE Audio RCA jacks White Left TV Source 2 In Red Right 2 9 m 2 IN S video TV Source 2 In Analog Select models only Y C video 4 pin Use S video to composite adapter optional to connect composite video Additional cables and the S video to composite adapter are sold separately 102 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Equipment Connection Overview Standard video equipment has one or more of the following video out connectors and cables m Coaxial RF B Composite m S video OOO The type of video cable you need depends on your video equipment m f 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
50. 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 setup 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 amp 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 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 batterie
51. 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENI Q Activiy LINK TV SOURCE IN ABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN eco e VIDEO SVIDEO l AUDIO VIDEO SVIbEO J Tuner TV SOURCE 2 IN AUDIO D S VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 9 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Digital Audio Out Digital powered speaker installation 5 1 shown Connecting Audio 53 Monitor Speakers You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center You may need Y adapter cables You can B Connect simple left right stereo 2 0 powered monitor speakers Or m Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for 2 1 monitor speaker output Monitor 9 e COMPONENT VGA e 10 100 1000 m mi O mu uBio HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Monitor speaker installation 2 0 shown 94 HP Digital Entertainment Center WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY m m IN Slo EM ANTENNA IN e ee han eo INN C BOR IN eo AUDIO e INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Q9 You can connect your existing home stereo or home The Audio In connection can be used in conjunction with theater audio equipment such as a tape player or sound recording software application software sold turntable to your
52. ABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY DIGITAL 88 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection 96 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Video Out 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 LLLI typical and some advanced video output options Video Out Overview on page 58 You must have a display such as a TV or monitor i connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for Typical Video Out Connections on page 63 proper operation HP Digital Entertainment Centers Video Out to TV on page 64 support many different video options connections and P configurations of TVs and monitors Your system may Wieise Out Wem Ai deste oe I on page Ge have different equipment Video Out to Monitor on page 68 Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 69 HP Digital Entertainment Center sam O e Q AY gt o Ds a Q c c 9 Connecting Video Out 57 Video Out Connection Overview The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is The type of video cable you need depends on your TV labeled Video Out m lf your TV has a composite video jack you may need Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable a composite video cable that attaches to the back of your TV
53. Eject button to open double layer DVD RW DVD R recorder 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 right door for additional storage for recorded TV shows and digital content Before You Begin 3 O Q E o gt Q fics o ales Q en 9 in 1 memory card readers Card readers behind lower right door SmartMedia xD MMC SD LED Green with media inserted CompactFlash I II Microdrive MS MS Pro Off no media inserted USB 2 0 2 See Memory Card Reader on page 5 Media info display Front status panel for all media information Front panel text content displayed from Media Center Behind left door Front AV inputs see below FRONT INPUT 3j ooeg o AV connectivity for capturing analog and digital video from camcorders Muic PAURES Keyboard connect switch for wireless Blinking green LED indicates keyboard keyboard synchronization activity Special blink status indicates sync with keyboard pe Video In Composite video RCA jack OLE S VIDEO o D AUDIO amp F Y Audio In White Left NESTAT Red Right RCA jacks 6777 1394 DV In FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin input output E
54. Force 6600 connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center NYIIMA 2 Turn on the TV Press the Video TV button on the nView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card TV remote control to select the Video input nview Display Mode Clone Primary display ww TV 3 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center Seconda display KENTAN 4 Right click on the desktop and click nVidia Display in the dialog box The Properties window opens Make this the primary display Disable auto panning on secondary device viewport lock Detect Displays Device Settings in Properties window 142 HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Ensure nView Display Settings is selected in the left side list 6 Select Clone from the nView Display Mode drop down menu 7 Select the Primary and secondary displays from the drop down menu 8 Click Apply 9 When 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 10 Click the OK button to save changes Click OK again to close the window Disabling the dual screen option 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
55. HP Digital Entertainment Center tuners TV Source 1 and TV Source 2 IF you are using two matching settop cable boxes or digital cable receivers with S video or composite video output do the following 1 Make sure that m Cable TV box A coaxial cable connector from your cable source wall is plugged into a cable splitter provided then into each cable seHop box In connector This setup is similar to the illustration TV signal source two digital cable boxes NTSC on page 92 m 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 2 Connect a video cable for settop box 1 a Choose a Video Out connector m Video composite m S video b Connect the video cable from the seHop 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 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 4 Connect a video cable for set4op box 2 a Choose a video out connector use the same
56. HP Digital Entertainment Center User s Guide CH HB 5 El Bi YIII B we ap c ap ap LCD The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA 2004 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Warnings and notes Color coded warnings and notes with additional text contain important information This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly
57. N 802 11 b g RROUND CENTER Y REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN e TL AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TE TVSOURCE 2 IN 10 100 1000 Bn C AUDIO j amp jJ 9 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT ini 9 RCA jack Yellow S video Y C video Black A pin Component interlaced or progressive scan 3 RCA jacks Green Y See http www hp com support for ee gt l l l Red Pr instructions on using component video Analog 15 pin D sub Video Out Connecting Video Out Connecting Video Out 59 Digital Video Out DVI DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Digital 29 pin D sub DVI I Or Analog Video Out Component Video Settings You must configure settings to view component video on your TV properly Component video output requires specitic 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 sca
58. O D ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Q9 WEE WE 2 1 powered speaker installation Connecting Audio 49 4 1 Powered Speakers To connect two front speakers two surround speakers and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker output 1 Connect 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 gt JAUDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER 4 1 powered speaker installation 50 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Connect 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 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Subwoofer WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA 802 11 b g Q Activity LINK OURCE 1 IN TVS COAXIAL D TUNER HDTV SDTV ANT IN ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e e 5 1 Powered Speakers To connect two front speakers two surround speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer for six channel 5 1 speaker output 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter 2 Connect the female 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini jack end cables sold separately to the Audio Out connectors of the Y adapters to the Audio Li
59. Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center 1 Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is included with the drive select models only m For instructions about installing and using the HP Personal Media Drive software refer to the documentation that came with your HP Personal Media Drive 2 Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front panel door 3 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the two slots on the bottom of the drive bay 4 Slide 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 5 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 first run the utility for each installed Media Drive to access the drive within Media Center 1 Press Media Center on the remote control A E You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 124 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Click More Programs HP Settings and then HP Media Drive 3 Connect the HP Personal Media Drive 4 Follow the onscreen instructions For instructions about using the HP Personal Media Dr
60. Q d Bum 5 O v Oo c Q Q c c le 9 Infrared Transmitter 000 ni 7 Choose one Video S video Coaxial TV Source 1 ELESSIAN 8 11 b g i d ACTIVI TV SOUR SE I ll No ABLE ANT I EM 2 TENNA IN e eje AUDIO lol COAXIA 9 INERARED TRANSMITTER OUT TV signal source one satellite receiver NTSC 94 HP Digital Entertainment Center Two Satellite Receivers NTSC 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 1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish source is plugged into two cable outputs and each satellite receiver In connector 2 Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 1 a Choose a Video Out connector m Video composite m 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 for satellite receiver 1 skip this
61. RANSMITTER OUT 9 9 DIGITAL 30 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT e e HDTV and standard signal source TV antenna 82 HP Digital Entertainment Center Location availability and number of connectors may vary Cable NTSC and Antenna ATSC 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 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable wall into the Cable Ant In connector on the back of the HP Digital OM Entertainment Center 2 Turn the connector to tighten it 3 Connect the coaxial cable from the HDTV SDTV ANT IN UHF VHF antenna into the HDTV SDTV Ant In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Turn the connector to tighten it HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET TV signal source NTSC cable and ATSC UHF VHF antenna Roof Antenna Q d Bum 5 O v Oo c Q Q c c le 9 Cable From Wall Connecting TV Source In One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC and Antenna ATSC To connect a standard settop 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
62. TTER OUT UJ 802 11 b g TV SOURCE 1 IN D 9 TV Out through AV receiver sam O l Q A gt D Ds a Q c c 9 Connecting Video Out 67 Switching If you have multiple audio video inputs on Equipment The monitor and some cables may not be your monitor you can use your monitor as an audio included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center See the video switch You will probably not be able to use a documentation that came with your monitor remote control as a switch Configuration You can adjust the monitor display Connectors For a monitor choose one of the following after initial turn on using the Media Center software See Video Out connectors and cables Initial Configuration on page 127 m VGA m DVI Procedure Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In MONITOR IN DVI AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g OUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN AUDIO EO SVIDEO VID TV SOURCE 2 IN TIL C AUDIO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL Se HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OU Monitor out 68 HP Digital Entertainment Center
63. Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers NTSC and Antenna ATSC on page 86 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC and Antenna ATSC on page 84 Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers NTSC and Antenna ATSC on page 86 Display video TV source type configuration NTSC cable Cable directly from the wall Cable Ant In Cable Only NTSC on without a cable TV set top box page 88 or digital cable receiver One cable TV set top box or TV Source 1 In One Cable TV Box or digital cable receiver Or Digital Cable Receiver Cable Ant In NTSC on page 89 Two cable TV set top boxes or TV Source 1 In Two Cable TV Boxes or digital cable receivers TV Source 2 In Two Digital Cable Receivers on page 91 Connecting TV Source In NTSC satellite One satellite receiver TV Source 1 In One Satellite Receiver Or NTSC on page 93 Cable Ant In Two satellite receivers TV Source 1 In Two Satellite Receivers TV Source 2 In NTSC on page 95 NTSC and ATSC One NTSC and ATSC digital TV Source 1 In Connect the cable ATSC digital cable or cable or satellite receiver to record HDTV in signal directly to your TV satellite standard format display to view HDTV Refer to the TV display documentation Two NTSC and ATSC digital TV Source 1 In and Connect the cable ATSC cable or satellite receivers TV Source 2 In signal directly to your TV to record HDTV in display to view
64. UT Infrared Transmitter Out 1 8 inch Silver Remote infrared IR Blaster 2 outputs mini jack AC In AC 110 240V Black Power 50 60 Hz 8 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 1 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center and connected equipment 2 Unplug the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 D Q c c gt Q then o tT Q en Before You Begin 9 The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard Left right TrackBall mouse button The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right LM IN On Standby Turns HP Digital Entertainment Center on when in standby Places HP Digital Entertainment Center in standby Indicator li
65. ack 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 48 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 1 Powered Speakers on page 49 4 1 Powered Speakers on page 50 5 1 Powered Speakers on page 51 7 Powered Speakers on page 52 You can also use a digital connection Digital Powered Speakers on page 53 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 2 1 Powered Speakers To connect simple left right stereo 2 0 active speakers Or To connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2 1 speaker output 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter 2 Connect the female 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini jack end cable sold separately to the Front Right and Front of the Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your the speaker amplifier HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Connecting Audio AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA v activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN o e AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIA TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN eeo T B AUDI
66. al cable from your TV cable wall into the Cable Ant e connector on the back of the HP Digital Om Entertainment Center This connection supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners TV signal source NTSC cable 88 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Turn the connector to tighten it Coaxial Cable Wall WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA 802 11 b cuv fr LINK INERARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 SDTV ANT IN ATSC TUNER One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC 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 1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your 3 Connect stereo audio cables skip this step if using cable TV source wall is plugged into the set top box coaxial RF or digital cable receiver In connector Q Q Bum 5 O V Oo c Q Q c c le 9 a From the set top box or digital cable receiver 2 Connect a video cable back panel Audio Out right red and Audio Out l left white connectors a Choose a video out connector b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back m Coaxial RF panel TV Source 1 In Audio right red and Audio m Video composite left white
67. an 155 re Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive 125 Setting Up Virus Protection 155 0 PR F Transferring Information from Your Old PC k Initial Configuration HE 127 to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center 155 i uu i Installing Software essssseeeeeee 156 Starting the HP Digital Entertainment eirda einn A E a tadees tan 156 Center for the First THIMEG ccccccccccccccccccs 128 Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial 128 bn pi i y Troubleshooting 1 59 Initial Startup 129 Syncing the Keyboard sssssuusse 130 Problems and Solutions 160 Windows Welcome O E PUIG o RR E E m 160 NWS Or sascoeceeas A 162 Media Center First Run 132 E E E Rat CU e SE UAE SM UK UE 164 Required Setup ERR OE EET 132 Optional Setup ERN ETT 133 Getting Help 4 eee 170 If Your Connections Don t Work 135 Help and Support Center 0 0 0 eee eee 170 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness 135 HP UP OW PH P 170 _ Warranty and Support Guide sssss 171 Configuring Audio 136 Updates from IPs eeesecute etos qaot uote tie ostep este 173 Connecting Headphones sseees 136 Microsoft Web Site cccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeneaaes 173 Connecting a Microphone cese
68. and white ends Used for Audio Out Digital video out Connect to DVI I or DVI D input of the HDTV capable TV or monitor Black Used for Video Out m Coaxial digital audio S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out Infrared Transmitter IR Blaster cable Used for set top boxes 2 with dual tuner option Coaxial Used for TV source input from cable set top boxes or antennas 2 with dual tuner option Coaxial Splitter Used with coaxial cable for VHF and UHF antenna combinations dual tuner option Black 125V 10A Additional cables are sold separately See Optional Cables Not Included on page 31 for additional cables that you may need 30 HP Digital Entertainment Center Optional Cables Not Included You might need the following extra cables these items are sold separately RCA Red white yellow ends Used for Stereo and Video Composite TV Source In connector RCA Red and white ends Used for Audio In Out connectors RCA Red blue and green ends Used for progressive scan component video 9 gt ha Q gt O em 9 vl EE E WV A Component video S video Y C 4 pin Plug cable into an S video connector such as S video Video Out or TV Source In connector RCA Yellow end Plug cable into an RCA connector such as composite Video Out or TV Source In connector Used with TV source input 2 composite video input 15 pin D sub Analog Used for monit
69. ard press button for three speeds G Replay Rewinds live or recorded TV back 8 seconds or to beginning of music track or DVD chapter Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs Returns to the previous window within Media Center Buttons move the cursor to navigate within all Media Center windows They also move forward and backward through slide show images 14 HP Digital Entertainment Center Opens Media Center to the main menu Increases and decreases sound Is a shortcut to view live TV It also moves to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Deletes the selection and works as the Backspace key does on a keyboard Starts My TV T Starts My Pictures Plays the selected media Stops the selected media o Aw Pp u LQ m m oz DVD MENU TV 2y U J RADIO MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOS JUUL RECORD PLAY STOP dE EN REW FWD 1 PAUSE REPLAY SKIP KK C BACK EN MORE LO a lt m lt Q c J m 7 m C O 7 J m J JU g g Q I x Z O g G ej o 7o Cc c gt x lt R N O N 7 LEA x lt cno AC AD AE Z CH PG AB Recorded TV AC Oto 9 Y OK Fastforward Moves media forward press button for three speeds Move
70. 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 System Audio Video Connections on page 20 Basic Setup on page 27 Inventory on page 29 Installation Overview 19 3 9 gt Bem o 2 O 9 les EN N System Integration The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many functions into one unit m 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 m 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 m 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 m Audio outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV speakers or AV receiver all
71. cable receiver with S video or composite video output do the following 1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your cable TV source wall is plugged into the settop box or digital cable receiver In connector 2 Connect a video cable a Choose a video out connector m Coaxial RF B Video composite m 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 84 HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Connect 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 4 Connect 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 5 Connect the settop box Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Roof TV Antenna Wall VHF Coaxial Antenna UHF Antenna Set top box 1 Infrared Transmitter gt Choose one Q d Bum 5 O v D c Q Q c c le 9 Video S video Coaxial TV Source 1 Coaxial IRELESS LAN
72. 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 Initial Configuration 141 c 9 pd O S 5 o ua c Jg I Dual screen The HP Digital Entertainment Center can connect more Changing screens than one display device CRT monitor flat panel monitor l TV and so on to the HP Digital Entertainment Center Once you have configured for dual 2e un Hune quickly change where the HP Digital Entertainment Center The display defaults to the monitor after turn on if yOU desktop appears by pressing Alt F5 Press the Alt key have two displays connected You must set up the TV and the F5 key on the keyboard at the same time manually This is also called cloning The screen l mE resolution may change if you switch to two displays Each time you press the Alt F5 key combination the a l HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop appears on the See Viewing the screen image on a second display on next device If Alt F5 does not work restart the HP Digital page 142 Entertainment Center and try again Viewing the screen image on a second display To view your HP Digital Entertainment Center screen image ona second TV or monitor Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Pro f General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are Color Management E Ge
73. come 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 7 Name your system Click Next 8 Select Finish 9 A 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 1O minutes 10 Windows restarts automatically 11 After the system restarts you will begin the Media Center first run See Media Center First Run on page 132 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 Initial Configuration 131 c 9 ibn O S 5 o ud c Jg I 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 To set up Media Center for the first time for the first power on or until the Media Center setup is completed The wizard includes steps for your network 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial or broadband connections Connect the HP Digital Media Center startup wizard These instructions Entertainment Center to your wired network or include choosing broadband connections before you press the l On Standby button m How Media Center connec
74. creen 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 Initial Configuration 151 Adjusting the Video Image To optimize the HP Digital Entertainment Center video image so it best fits your TV screen do the following 1 Right click on the desktop and click nVidia Display in the dialog box The Properties window opens Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Pro X General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management A GeForce 6600 EVIA _ niew allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card niew Display Mode Clone Primary display Secondary display Make this the primary display C Disable auto panning on secondary device viewport lock Properties window 152 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Select Screen resolutions and refresh rates from the left side list Adjust the Screen resolution and Monitor settings as required NVIDIA GeForce 6600 RNIDIA Color quality Highest 32 bit E Screen resolution 1920 by 1200 pixels Monitor settings Screen refresh rate 60 Hertz iv tior Hide modes that this monitor cannot support Custom resolutions and refresh rates Add Remove Advanced Timing C Only show custom modes Last attempted mode 1920x1200 32 bit 70
75. cted 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 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 138 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 keyboard and mouse 3 Click the Volume tab Place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box 4 Click Apply and then click OK The Volume icon appears in the taskbar 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
76. ctor 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 2 Connect a video cable for settop box 1 a Choose a Video Out connector m Video composite m S video b Connect the video cable from the seHop box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector 86 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 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 4 Connect a video cable for set4op box 2 a Choose a video out connector use the same type as set top box 1 m Video composite m S video b Connect the video cable from the seHop 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 2 In connector 5 Connect 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 Ent
77. di Activity qui LINK source IN EABLE ANT IN O 9 VIDEO JM _ TUNER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN p ee ANSMITTER DUT Hi IFRARED DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Location availability and number of connectors may vary One Satellite Receiver NTSC 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 1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish source is plugged into the satellite receiver In connector 2 Connect a video cable a Choose a Video Out connector m Coaxial RF m Video composite m S video e 9 5 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 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 4 Connect the satellite receiver Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Connecting TV Source n 93
78. drive cables Replacement To replace the internal hard disk drive 1 Replace the old hard disk drive with the new hard 4 Place the hard disk drive into the chassis Position the disk drive metal tabs 2 Replace the hard disk drive screws Tighten the screws an additional half turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer Replacing o S e a eo e Og then O Q aie DL Appendix A Appendix A Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 177 6 Turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right 9 Test the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper side up operation 7 Reconnect the power cable and all other cables to 10 Recover your system using the recovery disk the HP Digital Entertainment Center 1 1 Restore your data 8 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center 178 HP Digital Entertainment Center Numerics 1 4 inch headphones 136 1394 7 109 2 0 multichannel audio system 41 2 1 Home Stereo Installation 42 2 1 home stereo installation 41 42 multichannel audio system 42 powered speaker 49 Home Theater Audio 43 powered speaker 50 home theater audio 44 multichannel audio system 44 5 1 powered speaker 51 5 4 1 home audio installation 43 7 1 Home Theater Audio 45 7 1 multichannel audio system 45 7 1 powered speaker 52 802 11 b g 117 9 in 1 card readers 5 A active powered speakers 48 Additional equipment 32 adjusting desktop display resolution 144
79. e Connecting Video Equipment on page 101 b USB devices such as printers or scanners up to 2 See Peripheral Connection Overview on page 114 c VCR or analog video camera See Connecting Video Equipment on page 101 d Insert 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 The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center woe rae Rate 2 gt i HP Digital m See Functional Overview on page 3 Entertainment le Center unit c 2 Keyboard SEPARAAT eee See Keyboard on page 10 aruon i IRE 7 6 nnnm Remote control Ene Remote Control on page 14 See Cables Included on page 30 FM antenna Antenna for FM radio 75 ohm coaxial See FM Radio Antenna on page 56 Wi Fi antenna Antenna for Wireless LAN 802 11 b g removable See Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on page 117 Documentation My Printed documentation is included DVD recovery ERN CES Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide discs 2 1G Batteries 2 for remote in package AA 6 4 for keyboard inside keyboard Installation Overview 29 Cables Included Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables rane tn RCA red
80. e 43 e fos e for FEOF Headphone Out 1 4 inch jack lo e DV IN 9 MIC IN so ee Microphone In 1 8 inch mini jack i HEADPHO MIC IN D KEYBOARD CONNECT 4 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 On Standby Two USB 2 0 connectors are also included Your model might not have all features oo mE NC weeds oS NV USB 2 0 oe a N Compad NN AWS NERO Before You Begin SmartMedia SM memory card Facing up xD media MMC SD Upperright MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up Secure Digital SD memory card CompactFlash I II Lower left CompactFlash Type I Il media Receptacle Microdrive Microdrive disk drive edge holes MS MS Pro Lower right Memory Stick MS Facing up Memory Stick MS Pro Before You Begin Back Panel The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Location availabilit
81. ed 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 css Choose one and keep same type as AV Receiver In S video Component Note Not recommended for initial setup AV Receiver RECEIVER OUT AV RECEIVER IN Ol OQ ee eco eoe lt f n f lt video Video Component Notes Not recommended for initial setup 8 e e e e e Choose one WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity LINK ICABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN S VIDEO TUNER COAXIAL 2 IN O ANT IN Cm TUNER INFRARED TRANSMI
82. eeeeeeee eee 136 Adjusting the Volume ccceeeeeeeeeeeteeeee 138 o o Configuring Audio Outpul ccccecccceeeee eee 139 Appendix A Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 nfi In Vi c00000000000000000000000000 141 Ronnguring Vico Important Information About Configuring Video Output 141 Recorded TV Programs cccccccssseeeceeeseeeeees 175 Dual screen eseeeeeeeeneennnm 142 gerere TT MENH RR ERR 175 Adjusting the Desktop Display 144 Adjusting the Display in Media Center 145 DVD PIG DO R seere manete deba ct 148 Index e eere 179 Table of Contents v vi HP Digital Entertainment Center Before You Begin 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 pictu
83. en you are finished configuring the keyboard My keyboard or the Make sure the keyboard syncs with the HP Digital Entertainment Center See trackball doesn t work Syncing the Keyboard on page 130 even though the HP Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows icm pale vp dia a Click Start on the taskbar monitor seem to work b Click Turn Off Computer c Click Restart 166 HP Digital Entertainment Center Potion Se The TV or monitor Make sure the TV or monitor is turned on it has its own Power button doesn t work even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center appears to Make sure the proper TV or monitor input is selected Check the cable connection between the monitor and the HP Digital Entertainment Center The cable connectors must be pushed in all the way prior to powering on the HP Digital Entertainment Center Ensure that the cables to your monitor and your TV connect to the Video Out connectors on the HP Digital Entertainment Center Make sure the monitor power cord is plugged into a grounded 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 Refer to the Warranty and Su
84. ent Center Initial Configuration 155 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 Utility Programs HP Settings HP provides special utility programs in the HP Digital Entertainment Center Media Center that configure the desktop display adjust front panel brightness and setup the HP Personal Media Drive 156 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 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 System util
85. enter 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 Oo c d OQ Q N 2 Q Le i m Troubleshooting 165 Probie EMEN When I push one of the m Check that the standard keyboard keys and mouse work properly special or multimedia Or buttons on the keyboard nothing m Check the button configuration happens To configure the button 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware if it is available 3 Double click Keyboard 4 n the Keyboard Properties window that opens click the Buttons tab 5 Double click the button you want to change The button configuration window 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 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 wh
86. er 1 Infrared Transmitter VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Note Connect same set top box only Choose one S video Choose one S video AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT 211 S D CENTER FRONT RE DVABLE ANTENNA A LINK gt e 10 100 1000 itm TV signal source two satellite receivers NTSC select models only 96 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared Transmitter Overview c The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes infrared You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter control Q transmitters that make it easy to control one or two set top cable sender tip on to the set top box front panel to boxes If you connect a settop box such as a digital cable ensure the set top box receives the signal o box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment e The remote receiver is on the front of the cable box Center then you must also use the Infrared IR Transmitter i l gt digital cable box or satellite receiver It receives Infrared control cable commands from your cable box remote control or from E The remote control sends commands to the HP Digital the Infrared Transmitter cable The remote receiver is Entertainment Center which relays these commands via sometimes hidden behind a panel of dark transparent D the Infrared Transmitter control cables to the cable boxor plastic You can use a flashlight to locate it For more satellite rece
87. er 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 17 AC Power Safety Warnings continued Never pull o
88. ertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right red and Audio left white connectors 6 Connect the coaxial cable from the UHF VHF antenna into the HDTV SDTV Ant In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center 7 Connect the set top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable 8 Connect the set top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Connection on page 97 Wall Wall Roof TV Cable Cable Antenna Coaxial Coaxial Antenna Source 1 Source 2 Set top box 1 Set top box 2 E Coaxial c 7077 eee Infrared Transmitter VIDEO OUT Note Connect same e ee setdop box only j Choose one S video Choose one S video 1 ACTIVITY LINK WZ RE VABLE ANTENNA E l TV SOURCE IN N ABLE ANT IN ANTENNA IN e AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO R COAXI TUNEI TV SOURCE 2 IN DTV SDTV ANT IN z IFRARED ANSMITTEF DUT TV signal source two cable boxes NTSC and ATSC UHF VHF antenna Connecting TV Source In 87 Q d Bum 5 O v D c Q Q c c le 9 Cable Only NTSC 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 1 Plug the connector of a coaxi
89. ertainment Center to a Typical Network Connections on page 116 m Wireless 802 11 b g network Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on page 117 m Wired Ethernet port 10 100 1000 Connecting a DSL Cable Modem on page 119 You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the onnecting a DSL Cable Modem on page HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire Connecting Through a Router on page 120 IEEE 1394 connectors USB Device Connection on page 121 This chapter describes the most typical and some Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive on advanced options to connect your HP Digital page 123 Entertainment Center to the Internet to a network and to peripheral devices Your system may have different components Broadband Modem X bu E Q Z HP Digital Entertainment Center o 1 apn v Q ie Q Connecting the Network 113 Front Panel Location availability and number of connectors may vary HP Personal Media Drive Bay On Standby 7 i T UT bid un pm e foe foe pom foe T ii ipid GOLLL EENE i 1394 input output USB and card readers CO Bening Behind Upper Right Door Removable hard disk HP Personal Media Drive Bay Behind Lower Right Door Card readers behind lower right door 9 in Memory card readers LED Green with media inserted SmartMedia xD MMC SD Off no media inserted C tFlash I II Microdrive j 7 Ve vedete dp e S See
90. evice drivers that came with the new device or other device and it m You may need an updated driver for Windows XP For non HP peripherals won t work contact the vendor directly For HP peripherals visit the HP Web site Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for details 164 HP Digital Entertainment Center Pw MEME The HP Digital The HP Digital Entertainment Center is in standby mode the On button power Entertainment Center indicator light is solid amber Press the Standby button on the keyboard or or part of it doesn t the Standby button on the remote control to turn on the unit seem to be working Make sure the keyboard syncs with the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Syncing the Keyboard on page 130 Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows a Click Start on the taskbar b Click Turn Off Computer c Click Restart If the HP Digital Entertainment Center shows no response to mouse or keyboard actions reset the HP Digital Entertainment Center a Press and hold the On button for more than 4 seconds until the HP Digital Entertainment Center turns off b Wait 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 C
91. f it is not listed go to the next step 5 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center Remove all external USB devices Remove the power cord for 30 seconds Then reconnect external devices and power Repeat steps 1 4 Troubleshooting 163 Oo c OQ Q N 2 Q Le i me System Find the description that most closely matches your problem and try the corresponding solution Potion Se My HP Digital B When you press the On button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Entertainment Center Center the following events should happen won t turn on at all The HP On Standby power button should light and the front display should light up The hard disk drive and fans spin The HP Digital Entertainment Center makes one beep indicating it is operating properly If the HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn t go through the previous procedure check the following The power cord and all cables are securely plugged into the HP Digital Entertainment Center The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it Look inside the rear fan If you see a green LED then AC power is available The TV or monitor is connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center plugged in and turned on Make sure that the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not too hot and that vents are not blocked installed a new printer Be sure that you installed the d
92. f 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 error messages codec error when playing certain files 168 from hard drive 169 Ethernet 7 External hard disk drive 122 Index 181 F FAQs how to find 170 Fast Ethernet TOOBaseT 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 10OOBaseT 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 Micr
93. figuring Audio Output on page 139 Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Application Recovery See the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center Check volume and mute settings See Adjusting the Volume on page 138 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 the taskbar and increase volume 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 160 HP Digital Entertainment Center Potion So The HP Digital Check that the AV receiver or powered speakers are turned on and are set to the Entertainment proper input Center doesn t Increase the volume on the AV receiver or the HP Digital Entertainment Center make any sound remote control Press the Mute button on the HP Digital Entertainment Center keyboard or on the remote control to see if the Mute feature is turned on 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 no
94. 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 AaRANN 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 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 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 13
95. ftware Updates from HP HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop not available in all countries regions You must be connected to the Internet to receive these updates If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature you will not receive these updates 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 turn updates back on 1 Click Start choose All Programs and then HP Digital Entertainment Center Help amp Tools 2 Click Updates from HP and then click Re enable Updates from HP To get the latest news and information about your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program 1 Press the Media Center button on your remote control 2 Select Online Spotlight from the Media Center Start menu Troubleshooting 173 174 HP Digital Entertainment Center Appendix A Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Important Information About Recorded TV Programs When you replace the hard disk drive you lose any files For more information about safeguarding your recorded or software that you created saved or installed on the TV programs refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 HP Digital Entertainment Center Because of this you also Software Guide lose a special code tha
96. ght Amber Caps Lock on Green Key or mouse button activity Mouse button Left click right click left right Back Displays previously viewed Media Center or browser page Back Displays next viewed Media Center or browser page Internet Opens your Internet browser Internet fe Opens an Internet e mail page or your e mail software 10 HP Digital Entertainment Center Messenger Opens your instant messaging program Qo fil Messenger Media Center Minimizes the Media Center application Minimize Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application Media Center Starts Media Center Previous Selects previous media track Play Plays media Next laa Previous Selects next media track O Q E o gt Q fics o ales Q en Decreases speaker volume Vol Increases speaker volume Mute Turns speaker sound on and off Trackball Moves cursor on screen Before You Begin 11 Wireless Keyboard Operation 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 Connect button behind the lower left door of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel has an LED that indicates receiver activity Approximate range is 12 feet 3 66 meters 12 HP Digital Entertainment Center Re
97. grams 156 location 156 Index 187 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 138 188 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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
98. hin a 45 degree angle range and less than 26 feet 8 meters away If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks try altering the lighting conditions in the room or moving the location of the HP Digital Entertainment Center Press the Enter button on the remote control after changing a channel Point the remote control toward the remote sensor and press a button A faint red light should appear on the remote sensor If the light appears then the problem is probably in the Media Center software Close Media Center 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 Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide If a faint red light does not appear when you point the remote control at the front panel remote sensor and press a button try the following B Check that the remote control indicator light on the remote lights up when you press a button If it does not replace the batteries Or 1 Click Start on the desktop rightclick My Computer and then select Properties 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers 4 If the eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers Windows is properly detecting the IR receiver I
99. igital audio system 2 Select the AV receiver input 3 Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume 46 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 DIGITAL als Recommended AUDIO IN for best digital Coaxial Optical audio experience WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK ICABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN TV SOURCE 1_IN Digital Audio Out Digital 5 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 47 I O lt D p Se Q c c le Jg 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 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 j
100. imum 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 Indicator Light Remote operation 006900 0 S 00000008 088800 que Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control 2 Insert 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 ca 16 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Please read this important safety information Chapter Contents AC Power Safety Warnings on page 17 A m Do not open top cover m Risk of electric shock m No user serviceable parts inside top cover AC Power Safety Warnings 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 pow
101. in media card reader HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Rear and front AV connectors B Digital Audio Out Optical and coaxial S PDIF 5 1 surround Analog Audio Out Up to 7 1 channels m 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 Front Panel The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel Your model might not have all features CD DVD HP Personal Media Drive Bay On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center AV inputs Media info display USB and card readers Front panel On Standby power button and LED Solid blue On Push to turn on Push for standby Solid amber Standby Press and hold button 4 seconds to turn off CD DVD player recorder CD DVD multiformat Progressive scan DVD player plus Push the
102. io cables that are long home receiver amplifiers that have standard RCA type enough to connect from the HP Digital Entertainment input connectors You may have to select a front Center to the stereo or AV receiver Additional cables are panel button on your AV receiver to switch sold separately audio inputs to hear sound 40 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 0 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two channel 2 0 This is only a suggested configuration Your system may speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers be different incotigheg Nome i TONO AV receiver amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD DVD or DVD In AUDIO IN 2 Channel AV Receiver WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q ACTIVITY O LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN 5 DUAL 750 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIAI TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN ess AUDIO D ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 9 DIGITAL 30 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT 2 0 audio system connection Connecting Audio 41 9 O lt o p Se Q c c Jg 2 1 Home Stereo Installation 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 configurati
103. ities HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help amp To use utility programs Tools folder that display support information and initiate Application or System Recovery Click Start choose All Programs and then PC Help amp Tools 2 Select a program or folder HP Application Recovery HP Support Information HP PC System Recovery PC Doctor Safety and Comfort Guide c 9 pd O S 5 o ud c Jg I System Restore Initial Configuration 157 158 HP Digital Entertainment Center Troubleshooting This section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digital Entertainment Center To solve audio problems see Audio on page 160 To solve video problems see Video on page 162 To solve system problems see System on page 164 For other sources of information see Getting Help on page 170 o c i OQ Q N 2 Q Le i m Troubleshooting 159 Audio Find the description that most closely matches your audio problem and try the corresponding solution don t have sound from my speakers I have low volume sound from my speakers My TV audio volume increases or decreases when change channels Use active powered speakers or speakers with an amplifier Verify sound cable connections Check Volume and Mute settings See Adjusting the Volume on page 138 Reconfigure the software for surround sound See Con
104. ive software refer to the documentation that came with your HP Personal Media Drive Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive You can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both the amber activity and blue power LEDs are off To disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely 1 Close Media Center and all other programs that may 6 Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive panel door 2 Double click the Safely Remove 7 Disconnect the drive from the HP Digital Hardware icon in the system tray at the AN Entertainment Center bottom of the desktop If this icon is hidden click the arrows on the taskbar to display it The Safely Remove Hardware window opens 3 Double 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 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 Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect 5 Click Close w p E Q Z Q S Oo 1 am Ld Q c O v Connecting the Network 125 126 HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration This chapter describes how to set up yo
105. iver information about the remote receiver refer to the 5 VU documentation for your cable box digital 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 Connecting TV Source In 97 Set top box 1 25 j Infrared Transmitter WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 O AUDIO DEO S VIDEO TUNER COAXIAL TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN X DIO D ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 Infrared Transmitter connection one set top box SeHop box 1 Set top box 2 i 2 a 0 Note Connect set top box only Infrared Transmitter WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN DUAL 75Q VIDEO VIDEO TUNER COAXIA TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN a ATSC TUNER DIGITAL 88P HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT E Infrared Transmitter connection two set top boxes select models only 98 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared Transmitter Installation c IF you have a cable TV receiver satellite receiver or other Q set top box that controls your TV signal connect the Infrared Transmitter sensor o N 1 Route the Infrared
106. l Entertainment Center 5 Choose the button capability from the drop down list Enter the Display label and Address information B For a Web site enter the complete Web site URL in the Address box Example http www hp com support 6 Click OK Z 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 c t 2 support i PP z 1 Press Media Center on the remote control 3 Follow onscreen instructions using the keyboard and gt l trackball You can also click Start on the taskbar and c select Media Center You can also register with HP in the following ways S 2 Click More Programs HP Support and then m Double click the registration icon on your desktop 5 Register Now and follow onscreen instructions c m Register online at http register hp com Setting Up Virus Protection You should use virus protection if you connect to the Internet Refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide to set up the virus protection software Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center See the built in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center search for transfer wizard and select the overview article Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Overview This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new HP Digital Entertainm
107. l signal Your location must be within an HDTV ATSC broadcast area 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 B Higher the ideal position is above the roofline m Closer to or facing the broadcast tower m Larger for stronger signals a Outdoor for less interference The ATSC high definition DTV Digital TV source back panel connector is as follows m HDIV SDIV 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 Refer to http www w antennaweb org for more information about m The channels available in your area The channels may be color coded by zone m Selecting the kind of antenna you need depending on the channels you want to receive Match your antenna fo your zone The direction to point your antenna Positioning an HDTV antenna for best reception Connecting TV Source In 73 Q Q Bum 5 O V Oo c E Q Q c c le 9 Additional HDTV Info
108. lay setup outlined below Flat Panel Aspect not specified Your settinas Component 1080i High Definition may vary Take a moment to preview these settings by selecting the Preview button To save these settings select Finish l Preview Initial Configuration 147 9 Click 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 10 Click Finish DVD Playback 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 148 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 2 Click More Programs HP Settings and then Video Settings 3 Click DVD Mode 480p Select this mode only if your TV supports 480p mode 4 After playing the commercial DVD video in component video perform the Adjusting the Desktop
109. levision 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 7 Source Connectors 75 76 Titan 151 troubleshooting 162 167 viewing PC image on a second TV 142 TV and Monitor Out 7O 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 07 USB 2 0 connectors 5 USB device connecting 122 USB device connection 122 USB drive 122 utility pro
110. lick 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 3 Set sound output to match your speaker system For example select 5 1 for analog audio You can also click Start on the taskbar anc connections If you have a digital audio connection select Media Center select S PDIF 2 Click Settings DVD Audio and then A Click Save Configuration 140 HP Digital Entertainment Center You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center video configuration to get the best image on your TV display screen 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 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
111. make messages and m From the desktop See Adjusting the Display from dialogs easier to read by enlarging the text the Desktop on page 149 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 144 HP Digital Entertainment Center Adjusting the Display in Media Center 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 c i pd 5 p 5 Oo uda c le Jg 1 Press Media Center on the remote control um 3 Click Display Connection Wizard You can also click Start on the taskbar and 4 Verify that the video equipment is properly connected select Media Center to the HP Digital Entertainment Center and turned on Check the boxes Click Next 2 Click More Programs HP Settings and then Video Settings WELCOME Welcome to the NVIDIA Display Wizard Before you begin it is important to verify the following E All equipment is properly connected to your Microsoft Windows Media Center computer All connected displays are turned on Cancel Initial Configuration 145 Verify the TV display type Click Next VERIFY SETTINGS If your display type is curre
112. ment 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 1 Connect an RJ 45 network cable sold separately from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a 1OBaseT 100BaseT or 1 OOOBaseT port on the router 2 Check that The router is connected to the DSL cable modem 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 120 HP Digital Entertainment Center RJ 45 DSL Cable T Modem Wall Internet Router Internet connection 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 1 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center Wait for the desktop to appear Minimize or close Media Center 2 Turn on the digital still camera See the documentation that came with your camera 3 Connect the camera transfer cable into the camera 4 Con
113. mit of the card Make sure the memory card is one of the supported types CompactFlash I II and Microdrive 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 material closing a hole or spoiling a metal contact Clean the contacts with a lint free cloth and small amounts of isopropyl alcohol Replace the memory card if necessary My video is Your file may be corrupt or in an unsupported format Open the video file in experiencing errors a video editor such as WinDVD Creator and then resave the file in a supported format There may be a problem with the codec For more information look in Windows Media Player Help and then search for codec Codec errors are Codec is an abbreviation for compressor decompressor A codec is software or occurring when hardware used to compress and decompress digital media play certain files If you get a codec error when playing an audio file open the file in Windows Media Player Configure Windows Media Player to automatically download codecs You must be connected to the Internet to download the codec file 168 HP Digital Entertainment Center
114. n t Work You can use Media Center wizards to walk you through the connection process 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click Settings 3 Click one of the following topics B General BH IV B Pictures B Music m DVD m Messenger and Caller ID m Radio m Help 4 Follow the onscreen instructions 5 If you cannot connect to the Internet 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 To adjust the front panel display brightness 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click 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 3 Change the front panel brightness 4 Set adjustment for manual or automatic Automatic changes the display brightness based on room light level 5 Click Save Initial Configuration 135 c 9 ibn O S 5 o ud c Jg I You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center audio configuration to get the best sound on your audio system Connecting Headphones on page 136 Connecting a Microphone on page 136 Adjusting the Volume on page 138
115. n for TVs that support progressive scan Progressive scan format provides a better desktop viewing experience than interlaced format 60 HP Digital Entertainment Center Content protected DVD playback is limited to the following when component video is connected Component format Desktop resolution 480i interlaced 640 x 480 30 Hz 480p progressive 640 x 480 60 Hz 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 Audio and Video Switching Overview 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
116. n 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 page 112 for analog video cameras on If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera click Cancel To connect a digital video camera 1 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center and wait for the desktop to appear See Initial Configuration on page 127 2 Turn on the digital video camera 3 Connect 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 4 A 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 Connecting Video Equipment 109 ve Q RS gt o c z VU Q c c 9 Equipment On Standby QJ FireWire Cable IEEE 1394 Digital Video Camcorder WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q Activity LINK
117. n 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 18 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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
118. ne In cables of the Front Right Front Left Surround Right Surround Left speaker amplifier and Center on the back of your HP Digital Eni nose HIER 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Subwoofer I O lt o afi Se Q c c le Jg WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g TV SOURCE 1 IN ABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN e AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN e e l U J Typical 5 1 powered speaker installation Connecting Audio 931 7 1 Powered Speakers 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 1 Connect 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 2 Connect 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 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 4 Turn on the speaker system Center Speaker WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity Sur HI SPEED USB 2 0 Typical 7 1 po
119. ne 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 turned on and whether the power supply is connected to the power source Check the speaker connections Remove any connected headphones Surround sound See Configuring Audio Output on page 139 isn t working Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 161 Video Find the description that most closely matches your problem and try the corresponding solution Patios n o a lam using a TV with the HP Digital Entertainment Center but cannot see anything cannot see anything on the TV I can hear it though My HDTV displays a distorted screen instead of a blank screen blue or dark The screen may be cropped or display dark borders My screen flickers during startup The HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn t recognize my digital video camera Check that the correct input source is selected on the TV Check that the TV is connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Video Out to TV on page 64 Check that the TV Out image is enabled See Configuring Video on page 141 If the Video Output S video and composite 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 turn off by pressing and holding down the On S
120. nect 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 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 Camera Digital still camera connection back panel 2 din E Q Z Q lt L Oo Eo 4 Q c O U Connecting the Network 121 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 m 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
121. nt 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 See the keyboard or the Warranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers Online manuals are associated with specific HP Digital Entertainment Center model numbers Some models may not have online manuals 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 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 172 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 so
122. ntly selected in the list below select Next Otherwise choose the correct display type from the list and then select Next Traditional TY Monitor FI t Flat Panel a pane Rear Projection display Projector shown Laptop Cancel Verify the video out connection type As required select the correct connection to match the back panel by clicking on a video out connector such as video composite S video component video VGA or DVI Click Next VERIFY SETTINGS If this is the type of connector you are using select Next Otherwise choose the correct connector from the list and then select Next S Video Component Composite video output O Component shown Cancel 146 HP Digital Entertainment Center Select 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 DEFINITION TYPE Choose the definition type you would like to use then select Next to continue 480i Standard Definition 480p Enhanced Definition Your settings 576i Standard Definition may vary 576p Enhanced Definition 720p High Definition 1080i High Definition Cancel Verify that the settings are correct Click Preview The changed video settings display PREVIEW SETTINGS You have successfully completed the NVIDIA Display Wizard The settings have been optimized for best perfomance using the disp
123. o 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 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 m Passive speakers connected through a home audio system A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification W Active powered speakers directly An active speaker system must have its own power cord Connecting Audio 35 I O lt o p Se Q c c le
124. o not connect audio cables if connecting coaxial cable V IRELESS LAN 8 11 b g RE OVABLE ANTENNA di activiy ICABLE ANT IN DUAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 9 DIGITAL gee HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT VCR connection Connecting Video Equipment 105 ve Q RS gt o c VU Q c c 9 Equipment Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable 1 Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the input of a signal splitter available at electronics stores Cable From Wall 3 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs 4 Connect one coaxial cable to the input of the VCR 5 Connect one coaxial cable to the TV Source 1 in Consi back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center oaxia 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 Cable From Wall SetHop box Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Existing setups with and without set top box 106 HP Digital Entertainment Center Splitter Coaxial Coaxial THES lt O 7 VCR OUT VCRIN gt f NN ece 8o0 ece amp o C V E Coaxial IV Coaxial m IVIN I IVIN 2 000 eo ece 1 0 Equipment O Q 3 gt D c VU Q c c 9 REMOVABLE ANTENNA g Activ ABLE ANT IN
125. oklet as a guide to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center Required steps 1 Unpack 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 2 Determine how you will connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your system 3 Connect 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 4 Connect the Video Out to the TV or display See Typical Video Out Connections on page 63 Installation Overview 27 3 9 gt Q gt O s 9 llus AY i N 5 Connect 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 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 6 Connect
126. on 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 AUDIO IN 2 1 Channel AV Receiver WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity LINK ABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN S VIDEO 802 11 b g TV SOURCE 1 IN ek Oe DUAL TUNER COAX HDTV SDTV ANT IN 9 9 9 WEN E 2 1 multichannel audio system connection 42 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 1 Home Theater Audio 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 AN receiver amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled Surround 4 1 or 4 Channel inputs CD DVD or DVD In AUDIO IN Surround Front I O lt D afi Se Q c c le Jg AUDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 3E OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g SURROUND SURROUND ZENTER TEY REMOVABLE ANTENNA o ACTIVITY D D D LINK QO TV SOURCE 1 IN y SUB WOOFER G 9 e C 4 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 43 5 1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical
127. ons on page 78 includes the most typical and some advanced input Antenna Connection on page 80 options Cable Connection on page 83 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 Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 receiver Your home system may have different components Satellite Connection on page 93 Cable Set top box HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source In 71 Q Q Bum 5 O v Oo c Q Q c c le 9 TV Signal Source Overview 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 B TV Source In m TV Source 2 In m Cable antenna In NTSC RF m HDTV SDTV Ant In ATSC RF antenna NTSC Standard TV The NTSC back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In m 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 m Foran 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 D
128. or Video Composite S video to composite video adapter Optical digital audio FireWire IEEE 1394 digital video in out or HDTV capable TV S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out IEEE 1394 4 pin to 6 pin back IEEE 1394 A pin to 4 pin front USB 2 0 Used for peripheral device connectors Ethernet 10 100 1000 Used for broadband Internet connection Ethernet RJ 45 Used for TV source input from cable seHop boxes or antennas Coaxial Extra lengths Installation Overview 31 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 m Audio system equipment such as B AV receiver with speakers B Powered speakers B TV speakers m Monitor speakers B Video equipment such as m Monitor m IV B Video projector m Video output from cable satellite box or antenna m UHF VHF antenna for HDTV ATSC Connecting cables Observe the following guidelines m Do not plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center until all connecting cables are installed W Turn off power to all other equipment before connecting cables 32 HP Digital Entertainment Center m Broadband Internet equipment such as m Cable DSL modem working connection required for Media Center features such as downloading the Television Program Guide m Wireless LAN 802 11 b g network m Clean AC power surge p
129. osoft Web site 173 Help and Support Center 170 182 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 0 speaker system 41 2 1 speaker system with passive speakers 42 with powered speakers 49 4 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
130. ou must set the DVD player speaker settings See Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 140 Initial Configuration 133 c 9 pd O S 5 o ud c Jg I Using Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of your TV Display 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 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 Composite Click Next or On the next screen select Keep S video my current settings and continue Click Next m See Adjusting the Desktop Display on page 144 Do not select the option Preview Automatic Adjustment DVI or Continue using the wizard because VGA or the wizard can adjust your TV Component display YPbPr 134 HP Digital Entertainment Center If Your Connections Do
131. ow up to 7 1 surround sound m 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 m An FM radio antenna connection allows the FM tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the FM radio channels m 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 20 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 B To play back audio video you must connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your sound system and TV display m To record audio video you must connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video source such as a cable settop box satellite receiver or antenna m 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 mus
132. placing the Keyboard Batteries Keep spare batteries on hand Battery life will vary with the use of the system 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard 3 Replace the battery cover N 2 Insert four AA batteries alkaline Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly 4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on 5 Test the keyboard B The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically D Q e o gt Q fics o ales Q en 6 If the keyboard does not operate a Check the battery orientation b Sync 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 Before You Begin 13 Remote Control Buttons Features and location may vary Refer to the specific documentation for other remote controls B DVD Opens Play DVD window Menu in Media Center or opens the main menu of a DVD movie if available Starts My Music Starts FM Radio A Standby Puts the HP Digital Entertainment Center into and out of a power reduced standby state It does not turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center off E Record Records selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive Rewind Moves the media backw
133. 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 51 186 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7 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 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 Te
134. pport Guide included with the documentation for detailed information on m HP Web site Support addresses W Application and System Recovery programs m HP Support telephone numbers B The terms of your HP limited warranty B HP Customer Care information m license information m HP Web site Online Guide addresses HP Web Site Support The HP Web site provides To use the HP Web site B Supplemental information about the HP Digital B Software patches z Entertainment Center and products Online Information and technical support for your I HP Support contact information HP Digital Entertainment Center 0 m Software updates m Online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment a Center 2 me Le ne E 1 Connect to the Internet 3 Select your country region from the drop down list Press the arrow button next to the list O Web b EDU SIME HUGE IUNSINVORHR 4 Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty Or and Support Guide for information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center and your technical Press Connect on your keyboard support needs 2 Access the HP Support Web site Type hitp www hp com support into the Web browser address box Press Enter Troubleshooting 171 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 Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your HP Digital Entertainme
135. pport Guide that came with your HP Digital stopped working Entertainment Center to reinstall a software program If your program came on a CD follow the instructions that came with the software to reinstall it cannot remove a You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the HP Digital CD or DVD Entertainment Center Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center and press the Eject button to extend the tray Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 167 Potion Sh The memory card The memory card reader is a device that uses the Safely Remove Hardware reader won t read my task This appears as a Windows system tray icon next to the time Do not memory cards click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardware window If you do click Stop the drive is disconnected If this happens restart the HP Digital Entertainment Center Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in use light is flashing To do so may cause data loss or it may permanently damage the card reader Format a memory card before you use it Click Start and then click My Computer Under Removable Storage right click the memory card icon and select Format Click Start Click OK on the Format Complete Window and then click Close to finish Some cards have a read write or security switch on the card Make sure the read write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to it Make sure the amount of data you are storing has not exceeded the storage li
136. r to the documentation that came with your speakers connector and AV receiver The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation IV AUDIO IN WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY D LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN e Q e AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO JU tuner COAXIAI TV SOURCE HDTV SDTV ANT IN ATSC TUNER V INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 C Basic TV audio setup 2 0 Connecting Audio 39 I O lt o afi Se Q c c le Jg 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 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 AV Receiver Equipment Overview You can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Use the 2 1 configuration for multichannel AV receivers Entertainment Center through an AV receiver to the TV that have only left and right audio inputs i f npu Connecting a home stereo to an HP Digital Entertainment Use this method to connect AV receivers or audio only Center typically requires aud
137. rce Ih 77 These are only suggested configurations Your system may be different Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system Display video TV source type configuration NTSC cable and NTSC analog cable directly ATSC antenna from the wall without a set top box and ATSC from UHF VHF antenna One NTSC cable TV settop box and ATSC from UHF VHF antenna Two NTSC cable TV set top boxes and ATSC from UHF VHF antenna NTSC digital One NTSC digital cable or cable or satellite satellite receiver and ATSC and ATSC from UHF VHF antenna antenna Two NTSC digital cable or satellite receivers and ATSC from UHF VHF antenna 78 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cable Ant In Antenna Standard NTSC from UHF VHF antenna HDIV HDTV SDTV Ant In ATSC from UHF VHF antenna NTSC from UHF VHF antenna Cable Ant In ATSC from UHF VHF antenna HDTV SDTV Ant In Cable Ant In and HDTV SDTV Ant In TV Source 1 In and HDTV SDTV Ant In Or Cable Ant In and HDTV SDTV Ant in TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In HDTV SDTV Ant In TV Source 1 In and HDTV SDTV Ant In Or Cable Ant In and HDTV SDTV Ant In TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In HDTV SDTV Ant In Antenna NTSC on page 80 Antenna ATSC on page 81 Antenna NTSC and ATSC on page 82 Cable NTSC and Antenna ATSC on page 83 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver NTSC and Antenna ATSC on page 84
138. red Speakers on page 53 Connecting Audio 37 Connecting Audio Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations TV TV monitor or display direct audio TV Audio Connection on page 39 connection with two speakers AV receiver Home stereo or home theater audio system AV Receiver Audio Connection on with AV receiver and passive speakers page 40 Powered speakers Audio system with active speakers Powered Speaker Audio Connection on page 48 FM Tuner In FM Radio Antenna on page 56 Headphones Speakers are muted on headphone Connecting Headphones on connection page 136 Audio In Connections on page 55 Connecting Video Out on page 57 Configuring Audio on page 136 38 HP Digital Entertainment Center You can connect your TV monitor or display audio If your TV has multiple inputs you can use your TV as a directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for switch for audio and video two speaker sound Connecting TV Audio To connect a TV monitor or display audio directly Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the B Connect an RCA stereo cable White Left Fa Digitol Entewioinment Center Red Right from the HP Digital Entertainment Center For additional information on connecting the speakers back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In refe
139. res music CDs and DVDs using Microsoft Media Center software and the remote control l i E e M e D a a ap as e ap gq ag m d The HP Digital Entertainment Center This User s Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center to use with your audio video system Functional Overview on page 3 Keyboard on page 10 Remote Control on page 14 Before You Begin 1 D Q e O gt o dem o ales Q en 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 Product features Sophisticated sleek stackable case fits into your AV cabinet Built in standard definition TV tuner NTSC Dual tuners for select models only Builtin 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
140. rmation 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 About digital TV in Media Center 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 74 HP Digital Entertainment Center Refer to the Microsoft Web
141. rotector 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 m Audio Video Network cables See Optional Cables Not Included on page 31 m Audio Y adapter s mini plug to 2 RCA plugs for powered speakers Connect cables firmly to avoid hum and noise Match the color codes for instance yellow video white left red right Connecting Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options sound connections and speaker This chapter describes the most typical and some advanced audio setup options for connecting Audio Out seule SSI at a oe and Audio In To connect TV Source In audio and video Typical Audio Connection on page 38 see Connecting TV Source In on page 71 IV Audio Connection on page 39 Your system may have different components Speakers AV Receiver Audio Connection on page 40 AN receivers and other equipment are sold separately Powered Speaker Audio Connection on page 48 Refer to the product documentation for these products P pag Audio In Connections on page 55 Stereo FM Radio Antenna on page 56 I O lt o afi Se Q c c le Jg HP Digital Entertainment Center
142. rscan Configuration new setting is not correct wait for 15 seconds and the previous screen will display This screen may vary or not appear depending on the type of TV display and video connection Changing to this HDTV format may cause the Windows ey Seer on Le pneu eser en 5 Click the OK button to save changes Click OK again to close the window You cannot use HDTV Overscan Configuration for 480i or 480p t Keep the native HDTV resolution Hemember my preference for the selected format Cancel 150 HP Digital Entertainment Center Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels Select models only After you complete the Media Center and Digital TV setup To view or record HDTV content you need an HP Digital wizards and then download your TV Program Guide the Entertainment Center with ATSC tuner included and Media Center TV Program Guide may display incorrect UHF VHF antenna sold separately 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 c 9 pd O S 5 Oo ua c Jg I 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 Tuning the Desktop Display The HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop default s
143. ry 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 m Wireless router Internet connection n bu E Q Z Q c L Oo fum a Q c O U Connecting the Network 117 To connect a Wi Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center 1 Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable 2 You may want to move the end of the antenna away Antenna connector on to the back panel as shown in from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to improve the following illustration your signal reception b e IRELESS LAN 802 11 b g MOVABLE ANTENSHA ACTIVITY b LINK ABLE ANT IN FM ANTENNA IN DUAL 75Q AUDIO VIDEO TUNER COAXIA TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV SDTV ANT IN ese amp AUDIO D Q9 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL VIDEO OUT 118 HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Check to ensure that The wireless router is connected to a DSL cable modem The DSL cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection The wireless router power LED and connect LEDs are on The DSL cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on Your wireless network functions properly 4 Select how you want to set up your network If yo
144. s 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 Index 185 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 seHop 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 0 system setup 41 2 1 system setup with passive speakers 42 with
145. s media forward for example 30 seconds in videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Displays available information about a selected media file and displays more information and options Selects the desired action or window option It acts as the Enter key Up and down change the TV channel or move pages up and down depending on available options Turns sound off The word Mute is displayed on the Media Center screen when Mute is turned on Opens the Recorded TV window Numeric keypad buttons to change channels or enter text into the Media Center search or text box Before You Begin Selects the desired action or window option In full screen mode press Enter to return to the last channel you were watching Prints selected content on the screen Activity indicator lights on pressing a button Before You Begin 15 Remote Control Operation 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 max
146. t 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 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 z E 1 Make sure you have the recovery discs DVDs 4 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center l Ea 5 Disconnect the power cable from the HP Digital c system Entertainment Center 2 Back up your data to the Personal Media Drive or l u burn it to DVD 6 Disconnect all other cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing the hard disk drive Qo 2 hen e ee an Oo he o I Q Ea ew lt X O Q Q Appendix A Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 Removal To remove the internal hard disk drive 1 Turn the HP Digital 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 176 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Disconnect the hard disk
147. t Overview 102 COMIC CON SE esto met dA SERIEM NEN RISEREUS 102 Video Equipment Connection Overview 103 Typical Video Equipment Connections eoc000000000000000000000000000000000000 104 VCR Connection e c0000000000000000000000000000000 1 05 VCR Direct In Connection esses 105 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable 106 Video Camera Connection ecc00000000000000 109 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder 109 Connecting an Analog Camcorder 112 Connecting the Network 113 Peripheral Connection Overview 114 Typical Network Connections 116 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna ec000000000000000000000000000 1 17 Connecting a DSL Cable Modem 119 Connecting Through a Router 120 Adjusting the Display from the Desktop 149 HDTV Overscan Configuration 150 USB Device CONNECTION ccccccccccccccccccces 121 Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard Digital Still Camera 121 IV CRG RIES raseccasyscesogecaniestonarantarsonnecsstansioer 15 Other USB Devices 122 Tuning the Desktop Display een 151 F WE Connecting a di Configuring the System sbeceeceecececccecsee LOO le HP Personal Media Drive 123 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 154 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive 124 kegisiering OW UA HP eisire
148. t be connected to the same TV source You can connect two cable settop 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 B Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio and video signal to your TV Or B 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 TV Source AUCIO ay T 5555 Video v Cable In EE Network Data Coabladioxor VHF SeHop box Infrared Satellite Receiver Sar Transmitter Internet DSL Cable Modem TV be we or Wireless Router Infrared v Source v Ana or Download Transmitter Over the air TV Program Digital Signal Guide Digital Video Camcorder ITIITIIIIILIILII C00 TN Keyboard Control AV Reeder TV or Monitor
149. tandby power button for 4 seconds and restart your HP Digital Entertainment Center to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver Check your input switches 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 perform recovery or certain activities with DVI Change your Video Out connection to VGA or S video recover your system and then reconnect the DVI connection Connect a monitor to your HP Digital Entertainment Center See Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 69 IF your TV is connected with S video or composite video out connection the screen may flicker flash during power on to windows desktop process Wait the screen should display normally after the desktop displays See Recognizing the digital video camcorder on page 111 162 HP Digital Entertainment Center Potion en My remote control doesn t work My remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control Check that the remote control indicator light on the remote lights up when you press a button If it does not replace the batteries Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed correctly Make sure the front of the remote sensor on the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not blocked behind display window Point the remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center not at the TV wit
150. the FM radio antenna See FM Radio Antenna on page 56 Z Connect the Internet network cables See Typical Network Connections on page 116 a DSL cable modem to Internet Ethernet b Wireless antenna 8 Pull the tab on the keyboard to activate the batteries See Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial on page 128 9 Insert the remote control batteries See Installing the Remote Control Batteries on page 16 10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat stable surface with the following clearances m Top 2 inches 5 08 cm m Side inch 2 54 cm m Back Open cabinet See Safety Information on page 17 28 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 a Follow the onscreen instructions b Set up Media Center 13 Optional step Recommended after basic setup Connect any additional rear panel devices a FireWire IEEE 1394 device or digital video camera See Peripheral Connection Overview on page 114 b USB 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 a FireWire IEEE 1394 device or digital video camera Se
151. the TV or monitor dual screen option and view your HP Digital Entertainment Center image on the original display 1 Right click on the desktop and click nVidia Display in the dialog box The Properties window opens 2 Ensure nView Display Settings is selected in the left side list 3 Select Single Display from the nView Display Mode drop down menu Disconnecting the TV To disconnect the TV 1 Disable the TV option See Disabling the dual screen option on page 141 2 Turn off the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 When 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 5 Click the OK button to save changes and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window 3 Remove the video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out and TV In 143 Initial Configuration c 2 E O S 5 o ua c Jg I Adjusting the Desktop Display Some tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require You can adjust the display using 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 m The Media Center wizard See Adjusting the Display in Media Center on page 145 desktop may be difficult to read on some TVs Or Lowering the display resolution can
152. ts to the Internet m How to join a wireless network if you have one B How to join an existing wired network if you have one 2 The wizard sets up the required components To continue set up optional components as required See Optional Setup on page 133 132 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 m Configure tuners TV signal and Television Program Guide information m Select and adjust Media Center display settings To set up optional components in 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 if needed adjust the display settings m Set up speakers m Teach the HP Digital Entertainment Center to control your cable TV or satellite receiver settop box 6 Choose the number of speakers you have You can also test the speakers 7 f you selected 5 1 or 7 1 speakers or if you are using S PDIF digital y
153. type as settop box 1 m Video composite m S video b Connect the video cable from the seHop 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 2 In connector 5 Connect 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 Sourcen 91 Q Q Bum 5 O V Oo c E Q Q c c le 9 6 Connect the set top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Cable From Wall Coaxial Source 1 Set top box 1 VIDEO e6 S video TV signal source two digital cable boxes NTSC 92 HP Digital Entertainment Center Set top box 2 Choose one HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET 7 Connect the set top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 97 Cable From Wall Coaxial Source 2 Infrared Transmitter Note Connect same set top box only VIDEO ro Choose one S video W ELESS LAN 8 11 b g RE AMEN ANTENNA
154. u 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 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 1 Connect an RJ 45 network cable sold separately from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a DSL or cable modem 2 Check the following a The DSL or cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection b The 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 TY Minden Internet Wall DSL Cable modem direct Internet connection Y on E Q Z Q n D Oo p bd Q c 0 Q Connecting the Network 119 IF you already have a home network functioning you can connect the HP Digital Entertain
155. ual 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 72 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Single tuner TV Source 1 In Dual tuner option TV Source 2 In A single tuner allows you to watch or record one program only in NTSC You can have dual TV inputs if your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes the two TV tuner option You can watch a show on one channel while Media Center records another show on a different channel Or you can record two different programs at the same time using two tuners in NTSC 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 digita
156. ur HP Digital Entertainment Center software including how to configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the When you complete the procedures in this chapter you First Time on page 128 can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center in your home entertainment center Refer to the Media Center Windows Welcome on page 131 Edition 2005 Software Guide Media Center First Run on page 132 Configuring Audio on page 136 Configuring Video on page 141 c 9 p O S 5 Oo ua c le Jg I Configuring the System on page 154 Initial Configuration 127 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 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 Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial The keyboard comes with batteries preinstalled The batteries are fresh from the factory 1 Turn the keyboard over 2 Pull the tab 128 HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Startup After you have connected the equipment
157. us 10 100 1000 ind Before You Begin 7 Analog Interlaced or progressive scan interlaced displays up to Before You Begin high speed HI SPEED USB 2 0 USB 2 0 p R 1394 for digital video or other device tem Connector Type Color Supported format Wireless LAN Gold 802 11 b g WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA Remova ble O antenna LEDs 2 Link Solid green when wireless Wireless LAN 802 1 1b g Activity Blinks LAN is enabled and connected when transmits Blinks when wireless LAN is 802 11 b g Activity LINK receives data scanning Audio RCA jacks White Left Analog e TV Source 1 In Red Right Video Composite RCA jack Yellow Analog TV Source 1 In Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz S video Y C video Black Analog S TV Source 1 In Analog 4 pin Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz Cable Antenna In Coaxial Silver RF NTSC with internal splitter to dual tuners FM Antenna In 75 Ohm Silver FM radio RF Coaxial Audio TV Source 2 In RCA jacks White Left Analog o AD Select models only Red Right e e AU e S video TV Source 2 In Y C video Black Analog SUDO Select models only Analog 4 pin Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz RF ATSC from UHF and VHF antenna HDTV SDTV Ant In Coaxial Silver Select models only INFRARED TRANSMITTER O
158. wered speaker installation 52 HP Digital Entertainment Center 394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT LINK TV SOURCE IN ABLE ANT Q AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO UNER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV T DUAL COAXIAI SDTV ANT IN G ATSC TUNER AUDIO D INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Q9 Digital Powered Speakers You can install a digital audio system with up to two front speakers two surround speakers two surround back speakers a center speaker and a subwoofer to your HP Digital Entertainment 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 m Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place B Do not bend or tie optical cords To connect six channel 5 1 speaker digital output to a speaker digital input 1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the 2 a Digital Audio Out connector on the back of your speaker documentation HP Digital Entertainment Center lt 4 Turn on the speaker system D 2 Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to c the speakers ce Q DIGITAL AUDIO IN Coaxial Optical le e 9 i 1 l Choose one WIRELESS LAN
159. y and number of connectors may vary WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g Activity LINK ICABLE ANT IN F REMOVABLE ANTENNA a IN AUDIO DUAL M TV SOURCE 2 HDTV ANT IN On 9 TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e met In RCA jacks White Left Analog stereo Red Right Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks Brown Left Analog Surround Back Beige Right 7 Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks Blue Left Analog Surround Grey Right 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks Green center Analog Center Subwoofer Purple 7 1 6 1 5 1 subwoofer Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks White Left Analog stereo Front Red Right 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 2 1 2 0 HP Digital Entertainment Center Digital Audio Out S PDIF 5 1 only Video Out RCA jack Yellow Analog Interlaced scan Composite S video Out Y C video Black Analog Interlaced scan 4 pin Up to 1024 x 768 60 Hz Component Video Out 3 RCA jacks Not all modes support DVD playback due to content protection 1080i Plus 480p 720p VGA Out 15 pin D sub Blue Analog Up to 2048 x 1536 with panning depending on display size Digital Video DVI I 29 pin White Digital Out DVI D sub digital Up to 1600 x 1200 analog Up to 2048 x 1536 with panning depending on display size 6 pin DV input Silver FireWire IEEE 1394 output Ethernet RJ 45 N A 10 100 1000 par
160. y matches your home system Internet From an 802 11 b g wireless Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on Wireless or Ethernet heroik pageti OBaseT From a DSL modem or cable Connecting Through a Router on page 120 Or modem to a router Fast Ethernet From a DSL modem or cable Connecting a DSL Cable Modem on page 119 1OOBaseT modem Or Gigabit Ethernet 1 OOOBaseT Initial Configuration on page 127 116 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 accesso
161. you are ready to turn on the system 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are 4 Press the On Standby power button 5 on the front connected before you turn on the TV and the of the HP Digital Entertainment Center The system HP Digital Entertainment Center starts 2 Turn on all connected system equipment such as TVs Power On set top boxes and AV receivers On Standby 3 Plug the HP Digital Entertainment Center AC power cable into a wall outlet m 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 EE Surge Protector AC Line Conditioner Wall Outlet Initial Configuration 129 c 9 pd O p 5 Oo uda c Jg 5 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 1 After you have made all connections and have performed the initial startup procedure make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on 2 Briefly 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 On
162. 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 f 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 Connecting Video Out 61 lien O e Q 9 gt o Ds VU Q c c 9 Using the Remote Control with Your TV 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 62 HP Digital Entertainment Center The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes one or two Infrared Transmitter cables IR blaster that are required to
163. 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 Standard High en definition display Video Video composite composite a Component Component Y Pb Pr Y Pb Pr e e e 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 64 HP Digital Entertainment Center S video Choose one T 77777 Note Not recommended for initial setup WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK ABI e 1 IN nia mI D LE UJ iu pe HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET HDTV IN oceloce Svidas Note Not recommended for initial setup Component Choose one AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT VIC J gt OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b ID SURROUND CENTER FRONT RC ANTENNA 9 ACTI NEA wW MN o ah eo S VIDEO COMPONENT VGA 10 100 1000 D m J E DIGITAL A820 HI SPEED USB

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