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1. VCR connection Connecting Video Equipment 99 o gt 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 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 back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center 6 Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR out to one of the TV inputs Reserve an input connection on the TV for the HP Digital Entertainment Center Cable From Wall Coaxial Existing setups with and without set top box 100 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cable From Wall a Coaxial Settop box Coaxial Splitter Coaxial Wall Coaxial VCR OUT eve 60 a VCR IN Coaxial Coaxial U gt 6 TVIN 1 TV IN 2 DE iem eee 5 8 mind iam 9
2. gt gt 4 AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT 5 Jour WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g SURROUND CENTER FR REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q NDS 60 Or le e TV SOURCE 2 IN 10 100 1000 AUDIO D SVIDEO 1 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitter Connecting Video Equipment 101 Wall Coaxial box CABLE IN CABLE OUT 00 O fl Infrared Transmitter Coaxial Splitter d Coaxial ig VCR VCR OUT VCR IN Coaxial Coaxial TVIN 2 TVIN 1 WIRELESS AN 80211 b EN 9 IU ES TUN i ag H3 TV SOURCE 2 N se INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Q HISPEED USB2 0 1394 ETHERNET cmavo OUI Wall to set top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable add with a splitter 102 HP Digital Entertainment Center Refer to the HP support Web si
3. Cable From Wall Coaxial OUT Sett 1 ecc sss Set top box Infrared Transmitter 1 54 Choose one Video S video Coaxial TV Source 1 IRELESS LAN C T g 10 100 1000 0 fiu INFRARED TRANSMITTER f og DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source one cable TV or digital cable box Connecting TV Source In 83 T 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 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 seHop 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 set top box In connector This setup is similar to the illustration T
4. WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g activity UNK AUDIO e TV SOUR e e 8 p D INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 100240 4 A 5 aul ee ba 9 e Je Lax ie p fro 1007 1000 m DIGITAL eFC Hi SPEED USB 25 1394 ETHERNET DIGHAL VIDEO OUT 9 9 Video out to standard TV HDTV IN Svideo j Choose x 100 1000 c WIRELESS AN 802 11 b a IE ANTENNA D ACTIVITY erem Ola UDIO voto SBO ne INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT TENE HISPEEDUSB2 O 1394 oo Video out to high definition capable HDTV 68 HP Digital Entertainment Center Video Out from AV Receiver to TV Switching Switch audio and video through your AV Procedure receiver if your AV receiver switches video and has the correct connections This method gives you the best audio 1 Connect a video cable from the HP Digital quality and you can easily switch audio video inputs Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the throug
5. Audio In AUDIO I AU 2 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS 802 11 b g JRROUND S OUND CENTER FRONT BACK Activity ANO lt a 9 TV SOURCE 1 IN fiv antenna n FM ANTENNA IN 1 D 28 L AUDIO VIDEO SVib O TUNER Son TV SOURCE 2 IN e 9 AUDIO D SVIDEO 9 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT e 52 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Audio In stereo connection 58 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 In connector on the back panel 75 Ohm Coaxial 2 You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception 802 11 b g ENNA Activity ANSMITTER OUT Indoor antenna AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND SURROUND CENTER BACK e COAXIAL E 10 100 1000 gru The following diagram shows typical FM antenna connections m Rooftop ant
6. Before You Begin 17 18 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 19 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 power cord is included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center If another cord is used use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center Install the system near an AC outlet The AC power cord is your HP Digital Entertainment Center s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times For your safety the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock To reduce the possibility of an electric shock fro
7. Before you begin m Read Safety Information on page 19 m Read Installation Guidelines on page 26 m Refer to the Start Here booklet as a guide to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center Required steps 1 Unpack the box contents 3 Connect the audio cables See Typical Audio 7 Connection on page 40 Take inventory See Inventory on page 31 Identify the items included with your HP Digital Audio In optional Entertai t Center b Audio Out to AV receiver speakers b Identify equipment you will need that is not Digital Audie Gui supplied 4 Connect the Video Out to the TV or display See c Place the HP Digital Entertai t Center wh 227 Typical Video Out Connections on page 66 you can easily reach the back panel 2 Determine how you will connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your system Installation Overview 29 5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In cables See Typical TV Source Connections on page 79 Connect Cable Antenna In b Connect the Source 1 In audio video cables to cable TV box digital cable box or satellite receiver 1 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 Transmi
8. DIGITAL 422 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET ITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source two satellite receivers select models only Connecting TV Source In 89 gt 9 Infrared Transmitter Overview The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes infrared transmitters that make it easy to control one or two set top boxes If you connect a set top box such as a digital cable box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center then you must also use the Infrared IR Transmitter control cable The remote control sends commands to the HP Digital Entertainment Center which relays these commands via the Infrared Transmitter control cables to the cable box or satellite receiver The Infrared Transmitter control cable has a sender tip IR Blaster that attaches to the front of the cable box or other box and plugs into the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter control cable sender tip on to the box front panel to ensure the set top box receives the signal 90 HP Digital Entertainment Center The remote receiver is on the front of the cable box digital cable box or satellite receiver It receives Infrared commands from your cable box remote control or from the Infrared Transmitter cable The remote receiver is sometimes hidden behind a panel o
9. Registering with HP on page 141 Setting Up Virus Protection on page 142 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center on page 142 Installing Software on page 142 HP Settings Utility Program on page 143 Plasma TV Display Image Retention Your plasma or LCD display may permanently retain an image if a still image is displayed for prolonged periods plasma TVs are particularly susceptible to image retention To avoid image retention follow these guidelines m Always use a low contrast screen saver from your HP Digital Entertainment Center display settings select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Choose a screen saver W Avoid keeping a stationary static image on the screen for extended periods Stationary images include but are not limited to m Media Center User Interface or PC desktop m Still images and photos or video paused for prolonged periods 140 HP Digital Entertainment Center m Use low contrast colors for desktop background images m Reduce TV brightness to around 50 percent m After displaying any still image play back a video in the Wide or Full screen setting for over three times longer than the previous still image was displayed 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 P
10. gt m 9 TV Source Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately ooje 7 SPEED USB 2 0 WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA SOURCE_1_IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO Item Connector Type Color Cable 7 SOURCE 1 Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White Left mm Jae Red Right Eas AUDO Video composite RCA jack Yellow 10 TV Source 1 In VIDEO S video 4 pin Y C video Black TV Source 1 In Analog 4 pin S VIDEO Cable Antenna In Coaxial Silver With internal splitter to m dual tuners TV SOURCE 2 Audio TV Source 2 In RCA jacks White Left zm Select models only me mas Red Right 4 EN S video TV Source 2 In Y C video Black select models only Analog 4 pin SUT Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports 3 5 Silver mm 1 8 inch q o mini jacks 78 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Connector See Antenna From antenna
11. VIDEO SVIDEO SOURCE 2 o AUDIO D S VIDEO INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 5 1 multichannel audio system connection 46 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7 1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home 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 1 and has only 5 1 inputs see 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 46 AUDIO IN e e Surr Back Surround ic 5 3 E v 9 SURROUND CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENN BACK Activity UDIO 7 1 PREOUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g TV SOURCE 1 IN franean FM ANTENNA e AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO UNER TV SOURCE 2 IN amp AUDIO S VIDEO INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 99 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT 7 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 47 Digital Home Theater Audio
12. 9 75 Cables Included Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables and adapters Cable Name Description gga Stereo RCA red and white ends Used for Audio Out n Coaxial digital audio S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out Video Composite RCA yellow ends Used for composite Video Out or TV Source In connector Infrared Transmitter 2 IR Blaster cable Used for set top boxes Coaxial Used for TV source input from cable settop boxes or antennas SCART adapter Used to connected composite Video Out and audio to TVs that only have a 20 pin SCART input AC Power Black AC power cord Used to supply electricity to the HP Digital Entertainment Center Additional cables are sold separately See Optional Cables Not Included on page 33 for additional cables that you may need 32 HP Digital Entertainment Center Optional Cables Not Included You might need the following extra cables these items are sold separately Cable Name Max quantity Description I Stereo and Video 4 RCA Red white yellow ends Used for mae Composite TV Source In connector 188 Stereo 8 RCA Red and white ends Used for m d Audio In Out connectors DVI D 1 Digital video out Connect to DVH or DVI D input of the HDTV capable TV or mo
13. D c gt Item Connector Type Color Supported format BERT LEDs 2 Link Solid green when wireless Wireless LAN 802 11b g e Activity Blinks LAN is enabled and connected when transmits Blinks when wireless LAN is receives data scanning of Audio RCA jacks White Left Analog TV Source 1 In Red Right e Video Composite RCA jack Yellow Analog Source 1 In Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz S video Y C video Black Analog iid TV Source 1 In Analog 4 pin Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz TV Antenna In Coaxial Silver RF with internal splitter to 9 dual tuners FM Antenna In 75 Ohm Silver FM radio RF Coaxial Audio TV RCA jacks White Left Analog e amp 9 Source 2 In Select Red Right models only 1 S video TV Y C video Black Analog Source 2 In Select Analog 4 pin Up to 640 x 480 60 Hz models only INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Infrared Transmitter 3 5 mm Silver Remote infrared IR Blaster 9 Out 2 outputs 1 8 inch mini jack AC In 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 C
14. amp UDIO D SVIDEO DIGITAL 422 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 5797 TV standard definition shown and monitor out Connecting Video Out 73 D 9 gt o v Oo QO 74 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 Transmitter cable installation is also included You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source This chapter includes the most typical and some advanced input options The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video source input options connections and set top box configurations such as a cable box or satellite receiver Your home system may have different components Cable Set top box Infrared Transmitter HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source Overview on page 76 Typical TV Source Connections on page 79 Antenna Connection on page 80 Satellite Connection on page 86 Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90 Connecting TV Source In 75 gt 9 TV Signal Source Overvi
15. 9 ien 9 5 m E 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 Acable 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 Aninfrared transmitter IR blaster connection to a seHop 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 allow 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 AnFM 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 E
16. To connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet through a router and a broadband connection 1 Connect an 45 network cable sold separately from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Ethernet connector to a 1OBaseT 100BaseT or 1000BaseT port on the router 2 Check that The router is connected to the DSL cable modem b The DSL cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection c The router power LED and connect LEDs are on d DSL cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on 114 HP Digital Entertainment Center 249 9 9 9 9 oss m BOE RJ 45 in lt gt 1 8 Cc Router DSL Cable Modem d Wall mm 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 Connect the camera transfer cable into an open USB connector on the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center Most digital stil
17. Two side speakers Q Or surround left speaker i surround right speaker bron ilt Front right 7 1 Powered speaker speaker Speakers on page 54 Twe ean speaker If your 7 1 AV receiver surround back left ac LA has only five inputs see speaker surround back No puts IV 5 1 Home Theater right speaker Surround Surround left speaker tight speaker Audio on page 46 One center speaker Surround back Surround back One subwoofer left speaker SN right speaker Digital Digital speakers or Cr Digital Home Theater audio 5 1 digital input connector Subwoofer Display speaker Audio on page 48 Front left Front righ on the audio system bel ke Or 2j F Surround left speaker W 0 Surround right speaker Digital Powered Speakers on page 55 Connecting Audio 39 0 5 3 lt 9 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 Audio system Description See Powered speakers with AV receiver and passive speakers Audio system with active speakers TV TV monitor or display direct audio TV Audio Connection on page 41 connection with two speakers AV receiver Home stereo or home theater audio system AV Receiver Audio Connection o
18. TV Audio Connection 41 Connecting TV Audio oU o NN 41 AV Receiver Audio Connection 42 AV Receiver Equipment 42 2 0 Home Stereo 43 2 1 Home Stereo 44 4 1 Home Theater 45 5 1 Home lt lt 46 7 1 Home Theater 47 Digital Home Theater 48 Powered Speaker Audio Connection 50 2 1 Powered Speakers 2 22 51 4 1 Powered Speakers 52 5 1 Powered 53 7 1 Powered 54 Digital Powered 55 Monitor Speakers 57 Audio In 58 FM Radio Antenna mpl Table of Contents m 0 a Connecting Video Ouvt 61 Video Out Overview 62 Video Out Connection 62 Video Out Conn amp eclgrs 63 TY Display Overview 64 Audio and Video Switc
19. The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports digital audio output For TV and music two channel stereo Your AV receiver may separate the audio signal into multiple channels m For DVD playback the multiple channel Dolby Digital 5 1 or DTS Digital encoded audio signal passes to your AV receiver for decoding Refer to your AV receiver product documentation You can connect either the coaxial or the optical digital audio cable depending on your system If you have both cables connect only one cable Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output W Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place m 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 digital audio system 2 Select the AV receiver input 3 Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume 48 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 Recommended AUDIO IN for best digital Coaxial Optical 0 audio experience og
20. 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA activiy SOURCE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO sVib O TVSOURCE 2 N lt e e AUDIO D SVIDEO INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL WEP HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 e e DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Basic TV audio setup 2 0 Connecting Audio 41 2 5 3 lt D 9 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 43 2 1 Home Stereo Installation on page 44 A 1 Home Theater Audio on page 45 5 1 Home Theater Audio on page 46 7 1 Home Theater Audio on page 47 You can also use a digital connection Digital Home Theater Audio on page 48 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 id Connecting a home stereo to an HP Digital Entertainment Use this method to connect AV receivers or audio only Center typically requires audio cables that are
21. Before You Begin 15 AS D c gt o es 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 Software Guide for detailed instructions on using the features of the remote AW control ip 7 e 7 To use the remote control just point it at the HP Digital a b Entertainment Center and press a button Use the remote k control at a maximum distance of 8 meters 26 feet from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 45 degrees S 90 degrees total from the center of the remote sensor 8 meters E The remote control will not operate until the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered and fully booted up Indicator Light Remote operation eat HI 16 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 688880 OB eg Xs CCS e do ce 5 amp CO D gt o
22. Troubleshooting 145 Problems and Solutions 1 46 ERUET 146 hj oT 148 150 Getting Help eee 156 Help and Support 156 HP Support E 156 Warranty and Support Guide 157 Updates from 159 Microsoft Web 159 Appendix Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 161 Important Information About Recorded 022 161 Procedure 2 77 7 161 LORD Table of Contents 4 ED a vi 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
23. connecting cables 34 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 protector line conditioner recommended Additional equipment and cables are sold separately You may also need the following items sold separately available at electronics stores to fully set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center depending on your system audio and video requirements m Audio Video Network cables See Optional Cables Not Included on page 33 m Audio Y adapters 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 configurations Audio Overview on page 36 This chapter describes the most typical and some advanced audio setup options for connecting Audio Out Typical Audio Connection on 40 and Audio In To connect TV Source In audio and video see Connecting TV Source In on page 75 TV Audio Connection on page 41 AV Receiver Audio Connection on page 42 Your system may have different components Speakers AV receivers and other
24. 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 mes Audio y Video ww o GS Network Data SeHop box Infrared Transmitter Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 3 9 gt gt 9 B 5 Internet DSL Cable Modem Tw or Wireless Router Infrared W Source Download Transmitter In TV Program Guide Digital Vide HP Digital Entertainment Center Camcorder Keyboard Control o o8 AV Receiver TV or Monitor Audio Video flow Installation Overview 23 System Diagram Configurations may vary Some cables sold separately Back Panel Cen Surround Cable From Wall FM Antenna enter Surround ae pa th ghnt en Front Front Fight sek Left Left Subwoofer x Antenna I Cable or Satellite oC Set top box 1 Speake
25. 155 Ethernet 7 external hard disk drive 116 F FAQs how to find 156 Fast Ethernet 100BaseT 110 feature overview 2 files moving 142 168 HP Digital Entertainment Center finding FAQs 156 help 156 HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test 156 Media Center utility programs 143 FireWire IEEE 1394 digital camcorder connection 103 inputoutput location on front panel 4 FM antenna connecting 59 Found New Hardware message 115 front panel adjusting brightness 129 143 connections illustrated 25 functions list 3 G getting help customer support 156 Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT 110 H hard drive connecting HP Personal Media Drive 117 location on front panel 3 recovery disc using 164 replacing 161 162 163 running out of disk space 155 troubleshooting 155 hardware test for HP Digital Entertainment Center 156 headphones connecting 130 location of output on front panel 4 help Help and Support Center 156 how to find 156 Microsoft Web site 159 high definition capable plasma LCD or HDTV display 62 HP Digital Entertainment Center box contents 31 recovery after a power outage 151 reset procedure 151 support for 156 HP Help and Support Center 156 HP Personal Media Drive automatic on and off feature 117 connecting 117 disconnecting 119 installing 118 removing 119 running the media drive utility 118 utility programs 118 143 HP Settings utility program 143 HP Support 156 HP Technical Support con
26. 2 Click Settings General Media Center Setup 6 Click Finish and then Setup your Speakers The Speaker Setup screen displays 3 Click Next Configuring audio for the DVD player To configure multichannel audio output for the Media 3 Set sound output to match your speaker system Center DVD playback For example select 5 1 for analog audio connections If you have a digital audio connection 1 Press Media Center on the remote control select S PDIF You can also click Start on the taskbar and 4 Click Save select Media Center 2 Click Settings DVD Audio and then Configuration 134 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 135 Dual screen on page 136 Adjusting the Desktop Display on page 139 Tuning the Desktop Display on page 139 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 72 to connect your TV and monitor If you have a multichannel sound system and the broadcast is only 2 channel you may not hear all the sound you may need to change your audio settings to 2 0 2 1 Then change the settings back for multic
27. C video analog 4 pin ef Video In Composite video RCA jack Or SVIDEO DAUDIO amp ef e Audio In White Left Se Red Right RCA jacks 1394 DV In FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin input output for digital video CONNEC a B IN 9 MIC IN Headphone Out 6 5 mm 1 4 inch jack D IN MIC IN Microphone In 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack 4 HP Digital Entertainment Center Memory Card Reader The HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 in 1 card readers Two USB 2 0 connectors are also included 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 lightemitting 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 Your model might not have all features On Standby o CompactFlash 1 11 MS MS PRO 2 e p Memory card readers 2 Item Name Slot Supports Insert media SmartMedia xD Upper left SmartMedia SM memory card Facing up xD media MMC SD Upper right
28. How to join a wireless network if you have m 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 Media Center Setup on page 127 126 HP Digital Entertainment Center Optional Media Center Setup This procedure for optional components within the Media 3 Set up the TV signal manually or automatically Center wizard can be completed at any time you can Make sure a TV source is connected The wizard define or change these settings using the Media Center scans for signals if you select automatic It also sets settings up a settop box In this portion of the Media Center wizard you will 4 Set up and download the Television Program Guide m Configure tuners TV signal and Television Program You need your ZIP or postal code Guide information 5 Choose and if needed adjust the display settings m Select and adjust Media Center display settings E a 6 Choose the number of speakers you have You can also test the speakers c 9 2 0 9 5 W Set up speakers m Teach the HP Digital Entertainment Center to control your cable TV or satellite receiver settop box 7 f you selected 5 1 or 7 1 speakers or if you are using S PDIF digital you must set the DVD player speaker settings See Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 134 To set up opti
29. 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 Software Guide My remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control 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 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 4 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 If 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 Th
30. 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 9 gt 2 0 9 5 Initial Configuration 143 144 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 146 To solve video problems see Video on page 148 To solve system problems see System on page 150 For other sources of information see Getting Help on page 156 o re Q i Troubleshooting 145 Audio Find the description that most closely matches your audio problem and try the corresponding solution volume increases or decreases when change channels Problem Solution don t have sound m Use active powered speakers or speakers with an amplifier from my speakers a Verify sound cable connections m Check Volume and Mute settings See Adjusting the Volume on page 132 m Reconfigure the software for surround sound See Configuring Audio Output page 133 Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Application Recovery See the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center I have low volume C
31. TV or monitor When using an AV receiver the Video Out cable can be connected directly to a TV and just the audio is connected and switched through an AV receiver or video and audio are connected and switched through an AV receiver When using an AV receiver do not switch video types such as connecting a Composite Out to a Component In Not all AV receivers support signal conversion Video Out Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g ISURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT De REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q o J TV SOURCE 1 IN antenna NFM ANTENNA IN C 3 amp D ee ec e AUDIO VIDEO TUNE hua 2 TV SOURCE 2 IN 65 lt 10 100 1000 DID AUDIO D S VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL T m INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL ABE SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET Item Connector Type Color Cable type Video composite RCA jack Yellow S video Y C video Black e 4 pin VGA Analog Blue 15 pin D sub Video Out du Digital Video Out DVI Digital White 6 29 pin
32. adapter cables with one female 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo mini jack on one end and two male RCA connectors on the other end These cables are sold separately The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install 50 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 1 Powered Speakers on page 51 4 1 Powered Speakers on page 52 5 1 Powered Speakers on page 53 7 1 Powered Speakers on page 54 You can also use a digital connection Digital Powered Speakers on page 55 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 speaker system 4 Y adapter cables 2 1 Powered Speakers To connect simple left right stereo 2 0 active speakers 2 Connect the female 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack end of the Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of T the speaker amplifier T t tw k d bwoofer for 2 1 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the speaker documentation 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cable sold separately to the Front Right and Front Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Turn on the speaker system Subwoofer O lt UO om AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIR
33. adding 136 selecting recording devices 131 sensor remote IR transmitter cable See infrared transmitter Index 171 setup basic 29 signal conversion 77 source 76 single tuner 76 SmartMedia SM 5 SmartMedia xD 5 software initial configuration 121 installing additional 142 updates 141 159 speakers 2 0 system setup 43 2 1 system setup passive speakers 44 powered speakers 51 4 1 system setup passive speakers 45 powered speakers 52 5 1 system setup digital speakers 55 56 passive speakers 46 powered speakers 53 7 1 system setup passive speakers 47 powered speakers 54 configuring audio settings 133 using Media Center 127 connecting monitor speakers 57 testing using Media Center 134 troubleshooting surround sound 147 volume issues 146 types supported 37 volume 132 standard definition television 62 Start Here booklet 21 172 HP Digital Entertainment Center starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the first time 122 subwoofer digital speaker setup 55 monitor speaker installation 57 output illustrated 6 support for HP Digital Entertainment Center 156 supported 5 1 digital audio formats 48 memory card types 5 network connection types 107 speaker types 37 surge protector 34 123 surround sound audio outputs 6 outputs illustrated 6 troubleshooting 147 S video adapter 77 connection requirements 62 connector illustrated 7 jack and cable compatibility 97 location on front panel 4 output with SCAR
34. connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital 3 Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the Entertainment Center two slots on the bottom of the drive bay 1 Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is 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 For instructions about installing and using the should slide easily into the bay HP Personal Media Drive software refer to the 2 documentation that came with your HP Personal If the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on Media Drive the blue power LED on the front of the drive lights up when the drive is inserted correctly included with the drive select models only 2 Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front panel door HP Personal Media Drive installation Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility To transfer files from your primary hard disk drive to your 2 Click More Programs HP Settings and then HP Personal Media Drive you must first run the utility for HP Media Drive h installed Media Drive t the drive withi Melia 3 Connect HP Personal Media Drive 4 Follow the onscreen instructions 1 Press Media Center on the remote control For instructions about using the HP Personal Media You can also click Start on the taskbar Drive software refer to the documentation that came and select Media Center wi
35. connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center You may need Y adapter cables You can m Connect simple left right stereo 2 0 powered monitor speakers Or Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for 2 1 monitor speaker output Monitor 9 5 gt lt a E 9 AUDIO 7 1 PREOI WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g FROUND SURROUND CENTE REMOVABLE ANTENNA BACK acm o 6 UNK TV SOURCE 1 IN vare n F co e o AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO HH TV SOURCE 2 IN IR e e e 10 100 AUDIO D SVIDEO l 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DIGITAL Monitor speaker installation 2 0 shown Connecting Audio 57 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 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
36. equipment are sold separately 58 Refer to the product documentation for these products velo In Connecions on pege FM Radio Antenna on page 59 Powered Speaker Audio Connection on page 50 Stereo 0 5 gt lt 9 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Audio 35 Audio Output Connectors Digital Audio Out Audio Out oe 2 Td co IN AN IA IN TV SOURCE 2 IN O v eo e U INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT O7 C CJ Connector Name Color Description Cable Surround Brown Left Rear speakers ina multichannel audio Back Beige Right eight speaker system 7 1 we mas CAM pai Surround Blue Left Side speakers in a multichannel audio KI Gray Right six or eight speaker system 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 EE Center Green Center Center speaker and subwoofer in a cg Subwoofer Purple Subwoofer multichannel audio system 5 1 6 1 7 1 u Front White Left Stereo speakers or frontspeakersina _ Dg Red Right multichannel audio system 2 0 2 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 Coaxial Orange Coaxial S PDIF 5 1 only Digit
37. have dual TV inputs if your option TV HP Digital Entertainment Center Source 2 In 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 TV Source Connectors Overview Your standard television seHop box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables m Coaxial RF m Video composite S video Do not switch video types such as connecting S video In to TV Source 1 and Composite Video In to TV Source 2 or a Coaxial In and a Composite Out Not all set top boxes and AV receivers support signal conversion The type of video cable you need depends on your set top box f your set top box has an S video jack you need an S video cable to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your set top box An S video cable provides separate color and black and white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable If your set top box has a composite video jack you need a composite video cable If you are connecting dual set top box sources to the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual tuner with a composite video connection use a composite to S video adapter sold separately on TV Source 2 in You may need other or additional cables depending on your TV signal source Connecting TV Source In 77
38. hear sound and see video 64 HP Digital Entertainment Center Monitor If you have multiple audio video inputs on your monitor you can use your monitor as an audio video switch You will probably not be able to use a remote control to switch If your monitor has multiple input and output connections then it has a front panel input switch and output switch You must select the correct input and output on the monitor front panel to hear sound and see video Using the Remote Control with Your TV You can use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote HP Digital Entertainment Center includes one or two control to change channels and adjust volume if you have Infrared Transmitter cables IR blaster that are required to a cable box or satellite receiver have installed the control one or two seHop boxes You must carefully Infrared Transmitter cable and have configured the position the Infrared Transmitter cable tip on the set top remote control after initial turn on box to ensure the set top box receives the IR signal from the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Infrared Always point the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote Transmitter Installation on page 92 control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel The infrared remote sensor behind the front panel window receives signals from the remote control Using the SCART Adapter The supplied SCART adapter enables you to connect the composite video o
39. monitor You can lower the display resolution to read the window You will need the keyboard 7 Click the upper left corner of the TV icon so it is red and then click the upper left corner of the monitor icon so it is green Click the Apply button 8 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 9 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 Adjusting the Desktop Display Some tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require that you leave Media Center and use the Windows XP desktop Because Windows XP is not specifically designed for TV some messages and dialogs may be difficult to read on some TVs Lowering the display resolution can make messages and dialogs easier to read by enlarging the text This utility has three common resolutions This utility does not change the resolution within Media Center but raises or lowers the resolution of the Windows XP desktop display To adjust the Windows desktop display resolution 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 Resolution 3 Click OK 4 Choose your display resolut
40. 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 6 Connect the settop box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable 7 Connect the set top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90 Connection on page 90 Cable From Wall Cable From Wall Source 1 Coaxial Coaxial Source 2 Infrared Transmitter VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Note Connect same eo eo seHop box only 2 Choose one S video Gena isreeo use 20 1394 pina voco our TV signal source two digital cable boxes Connecting TV Source 85 gt c 9 Location availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately One Satellite Receiver 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 th
41. recorder gt D E Connecting Video Equipment 97 This section describes how to connect the HP Digital These are only suggested configurations Your system Entertainment Center to an existing setup of your video may be different equipment Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system TV source type Display video configuration See VCR VCR direct to HP Digital Entertainment VCR Direct In Connection on page 99 Center From HP Digital Entertainment Center to Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable VCR to TV page 100 Camcorder Digital Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder on page 103 Analog Connecting an Analog Camcorder on page 106 Then see Connecting the Network on page 107 Initial Configuration on page 121 98 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 VCR 77 Choose one Coaxial Note Do not connect audio cables if connecting Video S video coaxial cable AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT URROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT BACK 20 z Sor IN eee e o eo o Ap AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN e e amp AUDIO D INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 9 9 DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
42. system is required and sold separately Burn music audio CDs for lawful use only Store audio CDs in an easy to use music jukebox Listen to your collection of MP3 and AAC music Burn picture slide shows to CD or DVD View and edit your favorite digital photos Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media Drive Rear and front AV connectors m Digital Audio Out Optical and coaxial S PDIF 5 1 surround Analog Audio Out Up to 7 1 channels Video Out DVI VGA S video 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 On Standby CD DVD HP Personal Media Drive Bay RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS HP Digital Entertainment Center AV inputs Front panel Media info display gt USB and card readers Function Comments On Standby On Standby power button and LED Push to turn on Push for standby Press and hold button 4 seconds to turn off CD DVD player recorder Progressive scan DVD player plus double layer DVD RW DVD R recorder Solid blue On Solid amber Standby CD DVD multiformat Push the Eject button
43. to open Push the tray or Eject button to close Transport control buttons Replay Play Pause Stop Skip Eject Experience mode status indicators White indicates DVD TV radio music pictures videos activities in Media Center Personal Media Drive Bay Removable HP Personal Media Drive behind top right door for additional storage for recorded TV shows and digital content Before You Begin 3 D c gt 2 Function Comments 9 in 1 memory card readers SmartMedia xD MMC SD CompactFlash Microdrive MS MS Pro USB 2 0 2 Card readers behind lower right door LED Green with media inserted Off no media inserted 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 7 FRONT INPUT Behind left door AV connectivity for capturing analog and digital video from camcorders Front AV inputs see below 9 4 E PADPHONES Music S Keyboard connect switch for wireless Blinking green LED indicates keyboard Em keyboard synchronization activity Special blink status indicates sync with keyboard S video In Y
44. updated driver for Windows XP For non HP peripherals contact the vendor directly For HP peripherals visit the HP Web site Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for details 150 HP Digital Entertainment Center Problem Solution The HP Digital m 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 m Make sure the keyboard syncs with the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 W Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows Click Start on the taskbar b Click Turn Off Computer c Click Restart HP Digital Entertainment Center shows no response to trackball or keyboard actions reset the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Center W It s possible that a voltage spike power outa
45. viewing second display 136 Media Library troubleshooting 155 memory card reader location of slots on front panel 5 supported types 5 troubleshooting 154 Memory Stick MS 5 Microdrive 5 microphone connecting 130 location of inputs on front panel 4 Microsoft Web site 159 mixer phono 58 MMC SD 5 monitor connecting 62 72 inputs switching 72 outputs 71 speakers 57 troubleshooting 153 mouse buttons on wireless keyboard 10 connecting optional 116 moving files 142 MP3 player 116 MS MS Pro 5 MultiMediaCard 5 multiple audio video inputs 67 170 HP Digital Entertainment Center network connections back panel 109 front panel 108 supported 107 110 equipment 107 requirements 107 no picture with S video or composite output 67 notes and warnings document conventions ii obtaining updates 141 159 On Standby power button 10 123 online documentation 158 Online Spotlight accessing Microsoft com 159 open cabinet ventilation issues 27 optical cords 48 optional setup steps 127 overview connecting audio devices 36 video devices 98 features 2 TV signal sources 76 video input connections 77 output connections 62 PDA 116 peripheral devices 108 116 Personal Media Drive See HP Personal Media Drive phono mixer 58 pixels 139 Placement 27 plasma TVs preventing image retention 140 power On Standby button 10 123 outage recovery from 151 powered speakers 50 57 preventing image retention 140 print
46. 2 additional equipment 34 adjusting desktop display resolution 139 front panel brightness 129 speaker volume 132 volume 132 Alt F5 dual screen display 136 analog camcorder connecting 106 antenna connection FM radio 59 television 80 Wi Fi 112 7 1 Pre Out 6 A Video setup illustrated 23 additional equipment 34 Audio In connection 58 Audio Out connection 133 configuration 130 files codec errors 154 troubleshooting 155 settings 133 troubleshooting 146 TV setup 2 0 41 typical connection 40 upmixing signals 48 54 back panel location of connections 6 system diagram 24 video connector locations 78 basic setup 29 batteries keyboard installing 122 replacing 13 type 13 life of 13 remote control installing 17 type 17 before you start additional items necessary 34 cables you may need 33 components supplied 31 safety information 19 benefits 2 brightness front panel 129 broadband Internet 34 107 Index 165 buttons configuring keyboard 141 remote control 14 cabinet clearance 27 28 cable direct 81 inputs 79 modem 113 114 receiver connecting 82 84 dual tuner option 76 setting up using Media Center 126 set top box 75 TV Antenna In 8 without set top box 81 cables included 32 not included 33 camcorders 95 98 cameras digital still connecting 115 video connecting 103 capture video input 106 center channel output 6 changing screens dual display 136 clearances space for HP Digital Entertai
47. 2 1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home stereo standard left and right input This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Use this configuration for multichannel AV receivers that only have left and right audio inputs AV receiver amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD DVD or DVD In 2 1 Channel AV Receiver WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA o ACTIVITY TV SOURCE 1 IN ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TUNER Giu SOURCE 2 IN lt e 10 100 1000 5 S VIDEO aT 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 99 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT um WE 2 1 multichannel audio system connection 44 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 AV receiver amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled Surround 4 1 or 4 Channel inputs CD DVD or DVD In AUDIO IN 9 lt 4 1 Channel AV Rec
48. 3 Syncing the 2 Mixta ete 124 Windows Welcome 125 Media Center First 126 Required Media Center Setup 126 Optional Media Center Setup 127 If Your Connections Don t 129 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness 129 Configuring Audio 130 Connecting Headphonss eee 130 Connecting a 130 Adjusting the Volume paces nra re er n 132 Configuring Audio 133 Configuring Video 135 Configuring Video 135 D al soree Mc 136 Adjusting the Desktop 139 Tuning the Desktop 139 Configuring the System 140 Plasma TV Display Image Retention 140 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 141 Registering with 202272 141 Setting Up Virus 142 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center 142 Installing pt 142 HP Settings Utility Program 143
49. 7 Media Center information 159 registering your HP Digital Entertainment Center 141 Wi Fi 112 Windows setup screen 125 wireless access point 111 keyboard activity LED 4 LAN 7 111 network 110 111 router 111 X xD media 5 Y Y adapter cables 50 Y C video 78 Part Number 5991 2391
50. Connectors asie es 96 Video Equipment Connection Overview 97 Typical Video Equipment Connections 98 VCR 99 VCR Direct In Connection 99 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable 100 Video Camera Connection 103 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder 103 Connecting an Analog Camcorder 106 Connecting the Network 107 Peripheral Connection Overview 108 Typical Network Connections 110 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna 1 1 1 Connecting a DSL Cable Modem 113 Connecting Through a Router 114 USB Device 1 15 Digital Still paca bp hacc ori 115 Other USB Devices 116 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive 117 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive 118 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive 119 Initial Configuration 121 Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First 122 Installing the Keyboard Batteries Initial 122 Initial EN 12
51. D sub o DVH 9 Or gt Analog Video Out DIGITAL VIDEO OUT 19 Connecting Video Out 63 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 72 You must manually set up dual displays Only either the TV or monitor not both will display after initial turn on See Dual screen on page 136 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 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
52. E ANTENNA ACTIVITY Q UNK TV SOURCE 1 IN emm AUDIO VIDEO SVibEO TUNER TVSOURCE 2 IN P 10 100 1000 6 2 AUDIO D S VIDEO Im m INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV Out through AV receiver 70 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 121 VGA ceo Procedure Connect a monitor video cable from the m DVI HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In MONITOR IN VGA DVI omo AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g ISURROUND SURROUND CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENNA BACK Activity 5 UNK 2 5 SOURCE 1 IN ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN 5 JM SUB m AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN 100240 4 50 60H
53. ELESS LAN 802 11 b g Q UBOUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK E SOURCE 1 IN i uF O e 9 SUB H AUDIO VIDEO 5 D TV SOURCE 2 N 10019071000 9 M i t U INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT ee VIDEO OUT 2 1 powered speaker installation Connecting Audio 51 4 1 Powered Speakers To connect two front speakers two surround speakers 2 Connect the female 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack end and a subwoofer for four channel 4 1 speaker output of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables sold separately to the Audio Out connectors 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the Front Right Front Left Surround Right and Surround speaker documentation Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment 4 Turn on the speaker system Center Subwoofer _ AC 3m 0 UDIO 7 1 PRE OUT OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g TEN CENTER a BEMCVABIE TENG 29 TV SOURCE 1 IN 1 E TV SOURCE 2 IN ee ee sae 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 99 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET J DIGITAL VIDEO OUT 4 1 powered speaker installation 52 HP D
54. Entertainment Center See Initial Configuration on page 121 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 W Click Action and then Scan for hardware changes Look in Device Manager for a new addition under imaging devices m Unplug the video camero 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 Software Guide Connecting Video Equipment 105 o 5 gt 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 121 2 C
55. GITAL 000 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source cable Connecting TV Source In 81 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Connect the 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 cable TV source wall is plugged into the set top box or digital cable receiver In connector 2 Connect a video cable Choose a video out connector m Coaxial RF m Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the seHop box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector 82 HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Connect stereo audio cables skip this step if using coaxial RF From the settop 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 seHop box Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90
56. HP Digital Entertainment Center User s Guide io fiili ai 3 IL E E L 000001 The only warranties for Hewlett Packard 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 Copyright 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 eng
57. MultiMediaCard MMC Facing up Secure Digital SD memory card CompactFlash 1 11 Lower left CompactFlash Type 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 5 Back Panel The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Location availability and number of connectors may vary eum AUDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT T WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g BACK Va SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT 3 O VIDEO 2 Qe ee SVIDEO q REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity SOURCE 1 IN IV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN O VIDEO SVIDEO 090 09 VGA 10 100 1000 i i DIGITAL 420 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET J 2 IN SVIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Item Connector Type Color Supported format pen Audio In RCA jacks White Left Analog stereo Red Right oe Audio 7 1
58. N HEADPHONES MICIN MS MS PRO mE p spo v o HEADPI wes Sessel WETS EE i d 4 C C U20 C 1 5 Comas NS WS FRC T NPU DV Media Info Display USB 2 0 Choose Card Readers SmartMedia xD S video MMC SD CompactFlash Microdrive MS MS Pro Video Camera Digital Video 2 amera Camera Installation Overview 25 2 9 gt o gt 9 B 5 To enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a well ventilated area away from excessive light heat or moisture m Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as equipment or papers The HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot 432 mm i 17 in 00000000 m This product is heavy Exercise caution when lifting or moving m Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a stable supported surface Do not drop or place it on an unstable surface 26 HP Digital Entertainment Center Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into Standby when not in use In Standby the On Standby button is lit amber Preset recordings only start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is on or in Standby Adjust only those controls that are descr
59. P Digital Entertainment Center D 2 fe 5 gt D QO Connecting Video Out 61 Video Out Connection Overview The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video Out Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV Standard definition television m Video composite S video m 20 SCART using provided adapter High definition capable plasma LCD or HDTV display m Video composite S video VGA m DVI CRED Monitor VGA 6 amp 9 m DVI THESE 62 HP Digital Entertainment Center The type of video cable you need depends on your TV m If your has a composite video jack you may need a composite video cable m If your TV has an S video jack you need an S video cable An S video cable provides separate color and black and white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does m If your has a 20 SCART input use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter See Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 To connect a TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center you may need a video cable and an audio cable Use a video cable to connect the Video Out on the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV Video In These cables are included in the box You may need other or additional cables depending on your
60. Pre Out RCA jacks Brown Left Analog e Surround Back Beige Right 74 p Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks Blue Left Analog 29 Surround Grey Right 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 Audio 7 1 Pre Out RCA jacks Green center Analog e 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 ca B Digital Audio Out Coaxial Orange S PDIF 5 1 only 6 HP Digital Entertainment Center Item Connector Type Color Supported format mali Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S PDIF 5 1 only e Video Out RCA jack Yellow Analog Interlaced scan Ps Composite e WES S video Out Y C video Black Analog Interlaced scan A pin Up to 1024 x 768 60 Hz 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 2 05 2 0 4 ports Silver USB 2 0 nmn high speed it 1394 DV input Silver FireWire IEEE 1394 for digital video or output E other device Ethernet RJ 45 N A 10 100 1000 10 100 1000 WIRELESS LANN Wireless LAN Removable Gold 802 11 b g antenna Before You Begin 7
61. 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 Entertainment Center 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 142 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 HP Settings Utility Program HP provides special utility programs in the HP Digital To use Media Center utility programs Entertainment Center Media Center that configure the desktop display adjust front panel brightness and setup 1 Press Media Center on the remote control ge the HP Personal Media Drive You can also click
62. T adapter 62 65 67 69 72 to composite adapter 96 switching audio and video overview 64 between audio and video 67 69 71 dual displays 136 monitor inputs 72 synchronizing the keyboard 124 152 system components inventory of 31 integration overview 22 problems and solutions 150 recovery programs 158 restoring 158 utility programs 143 T tape player analog connecting 58 Technical Support HP Technical Support 158 testing audio settings using Media Center 134 system connections using Media Center 129 transfer wizard 142 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 142 troubleshooting application and system recovery programs 158 audio problems 146 digital video camera connection 105 DVD player 155 hard drive 155 infrared sensor 149 keyboard 152 Media Center 129 memory card reader 154 monitor 153 music files 155 power up of HP Digital Entertainment Center 150 printer 150 remote control 149 removing CD DVD 153 speaker volume 146 special keyboard buttons 152 surround sound 147 system connections using Media Center 129 TV problems 148 153 unexpected startups 151 video errors 154 tuner configurations 76 tuning the desktop display for S video and composite video connections 139 turning on location of power button 3 troubleshooting 150 turntable 58 TV adjusting desktop display resolution 139 antenna 8 80 audio connections 41 configuring with Media Center 127 disconnecting 138 display 128 mo
63. TV Antenna In Antenna on page 80 Cable Cable directly from the wall TV Antenna In Cable Only on page 81 without a cable TV set top box 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 on TV Antenna In page 82 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 84 Satellite One satellite receiver TV Source 1 In One Satellite Receiver on Or page 86 TV Antenna In Two satellite receivers TV Source 1 In Two Satellite Receivers on TV Source 2 In page 88 Then see Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90 cable TV box digital cable receiver or satellite receiver only Connecting Video Equipment on page 95 Connecting TV Source In 79 gt m 9 Location availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately Antenna If you are using a broadcast television antenna sold separately with no cable TV box digital cable box or Roof TV Antenna satellite receiver do the following to connect the TV signal source 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from x your external or internal TV antenna into the TV Antenna In connector on the back of TE the HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Gently push the c
64. V signal source two digital cable boxes on page 85 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 on page 85 2 Connect a video cable for set top box 1 Choose a Video Out connector m Video composite e S video b Connect the video cable from the set top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector 84 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 From the settop 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 set top box 2 Choose a video out connector use the same type as set top box 1 m Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the set top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector 5 Connect stereo audio cables for seHop box 2 skip this step if using coaxial RF From the settop box or digital cable
65. al Audio See Configuring Audio Output on cd Out page 133 6 Optical Gray Optical S PDIF 5 1 only m Digital Audio See Configuring Audio Output on DE Out page 133 AU ur DIGITAL 36 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Audio Out connections S PDIF that are coaxial and optical Use analog Audio 7 1 Pre out or Digital Audio Out connectors but not both Use only one Digital Audio Out connector at a time The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not have Digital Audio In connections Speaker Types A stereo speaker set is a leftright 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 leftright two side speakers leftright two rear speakers leftright a center spea
66. amera is ready to use Procedure The following instructions apply only to digital video cameras See Connecting an Analog Camcorder on page 106 for analog video cameras If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera click Cancel Connecting Video Equipment 103 gt 9 Equipment On Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center FireWire Cable IEEE 1394 Digital Video Camcorder AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT ___ VIDEO OUT NTE RROUND SURROUND CENTER d VIDEO 5 O O i 6 SVIDEO VGA COAXIAL 100 1000 OPTICAL al DIGITAL 426 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET J DIGITAL VIDEO OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity TV SOURCE 1 IN eo AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN AUDIO D S VIDEO INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT FireWire Cable IEEE 1394 Connect a digital video camcorder back panel 104 HP Digital Entertainment Center Digital Video Camcorder Recognizing the digital video camcorder If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera 1 Start up the HP Digital
67. anel 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 Registering with HP To register with HP to receive changes updates and support 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click More Programs HP Support and then Register Now 5 Choose the button capability from the drop down list Enter the Display label and Address information For a Web site enter the complete Web site URL in the Address box Example http www hp com support 6 Click OK 7 On the Buttons tab click Apply Repeat steps 4 through 6 for other buttons 8 Click OK when you are finished 3 Follow onscreen instructions using the keyboard and trackball You can also register with HP in the following ways Double click the registration icon on your desktop and follow onscreen instructions Register online at http register hp com Initial Configuration 141 c 9 67 gt 2 0 9 9 Setting Up Virus Protection You should use virus protection if you connect to the Internet Refer to the 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
68. ce the internal hard disk drive 1 Replace the old hard disk drive with the new hard disk drive 2 Replace the hard disk drive screws Tighten the screws an additional halfturn only after the screws contact the rubber washer 4 Place the hard disk drive into the chassis Position the metal tabs Appendix Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 163 3 le 9 5 Qo ou ze Xo gt SI 0 lt 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 11 Restore your data 8 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center 164 HP Digital Entertainment Center Numerics application and system recovery 158 1000BaseT Ethernet connection 110 audio 100BaseT Ethernet connection 110 1394 FireWire 7 103 2 0 multichannel audio system 43 2 1 home stereo installation 43 44 multichannel audio system 44 powered speakers 51 3 5 mm headphone jack 130 4 1 home theater audio 45 powered speakers 52 5 1 home theater audio 46 multichannel audio system 46 powered speakers 53 5 4 1 home audio installation 45 7 1 home theater audio 47 multichannel audio system 47 powered speakers 54 802 11 b g 111 9 1 card readers 5 A active powered speakers 50 adapter SCART 62 65 67 69 7
69. ceiver 1 m Video composite S video b Connect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector 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 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 6 Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90 7 Connect the satellite receiver 2 Infrared Transmitter cable required for signal See Infrared Transmitter Connection on page 90 Coaxial RF Source 1 o so 15 VIDEO OUT bum 5 e e se WOOFER Satellite Receiver 1 oF s U Source 2 Satellite Receiver 2 seHop box only Infrared Transmitter VIDEO OUT nid Note Connect same mmn f f es 7 gt Choose S video SVIDEO ANSMITTE OUT E aa
70. cluding how to configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time on page 122 When you complete the procedures in this chapter you use your HP Digital Entertainment Center in your Windows Welcome on page 125 home entertainment center Refer to the Software Guide Media Center First Run on page 126 Configuring Audio on page 130 Configuring Video on page 135 Configuring the System on page 140 c 9 5 gt 2 b zl 9 o E Initial Configuration 121 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 122 Initial Startup on page 123 Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 Required Media Center Setup on page 126 Optional Media Center Setup on page 127 If Your Connections Don t Work on page 129 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness on page 129 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 122 HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Startup After you have connected the equip
71. ded with the documentation for detailed information on m HP Web site Support addresses m Support telephone numbers m HP Technical Support information HP Web Site Support The HP Web site provides m Supplemental information about the HP Digital Entertainment Center and products HP Support contact information Software updates Software patches Online Information and technical support for your HP Digital Entertainment Center m Online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center m HP Web site Online Guide addresses Application and System Recovery programs m The terms of your HP limited warranty W License information To use the HP Web site 1 Connect to the Internet Open your Web browser Or W Press Connect on your keyboard 2 Access the HP Support Web site Type http www hp com support into the Web browser address box Press Enter 3 Select your country region from the drop down list Press the arrow button next to the list 4 Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center and your technical support needs Troubleshooting 157 o re 2 i HP Technical Support You can get help over the telephone from HP When you call HP Technical Support have your model number and serial number available Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your HP Di
72. devices 116 VCRs 95 99 video analog camera 106 digital camera 103 game boxes 97 overview 98 video digital camera 103 connections overview 22 system diagram illustrated 24 troubleshooting 129 connector locations audio output 36 back panel 6 front panel 3 video output 63 contacting HP Technical Support by telephone 158 using the Web 157 D data files on DVDs troubleshooting 155 lost ii transferring PC data 142 desktop display 139 Device Manager 105 digital 5 1 multichannel audio system 49 audio cable 48 home theater 48 powered speakers 55 supported formats 48 system 55 camera camcorder 103 still 115 116 video 116 connecting speakers 55 Video Out 7 disabling the dual screen option 138 disconnecting TVs 138 display overview 64 resolution adjusting 139 video configuration 66 Index 167 documentation conventions notes and warnings ii HP support information 157 online manuals 158 Dolby Digital 48 DSL connecting 113 networking 114 order of powerup 19 DTS Digital encoded audio 48 dual displays changing screens 136 configuring with Media Center 127 disabling 138 overview 64 switching between 136 dual tuner input 8 76 DVD player configuring audio settings 133 data files 155 location of connectors 97 recovery discs 31 resolution 139 retail DVDs 97 settings 133 troubleshooting 155 using with Media Center 134 DVI video output connector 7 error messages codec errors 154 from hard drive
73. e 1 In ud VIDEO S video TV Analog Black Source 1 In Y C video 4 pin S VIDEO Cable Antenna In Coaxial Silver With internal splitter to dual tuners SOURCE Audio RCA jacks White Left mm a TV Source 2 In Red Right mag O S video TV Source 2 In Analog Black amp Select models only Y C video 4 pin ee Use S video to composite adapter optional to connect composite video Additional cables and the S video to composite adapter are sold separately 96 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 Composite m S video The type of video cable you need depends on your video equipment m If your video equipment has an S video jack you need an S video cable An S video cable provides separate color and black and white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does You can also connect your digital video camera to I id h work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center m your yiaeo equipment nos through FireWire IEEE 1394 connectors 0 you need composite video cable Ea You may need other or additional cables depending on your video equipment Equipment DVD player The HP Digital Entertainment Center has a built in DVD player
74. e 114 Or modem to a router Fast Ethernet From a DSL modem or cable Connecting a DSL Cable Modem on page 113 1 OOBaseT modem Or Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT Then see Initial Configuration on page 121 110 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 accessory box to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center as a wireless access point A wireless access point and a wireless router are required and sold separately Wireless Internet use requires a separately p
75. e button will flash indicating the system is ready to connect sync with the keyboard y DvD RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS is 124 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 If you press the button twice you will need to repeat steps 1 through 4 4 Test the keyboard Move the trackball and see if the cursor moves 5 If the keyboard does not operate 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 the 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 Initial Setup Wait Time After you power up your system for the first time and complete the initial setup you will see a welcome screen This welcome screen will be displayed for one to three minutes without any visible sign o
76. e 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 S video b Connect the video cable from the satellite receiver back panel video output connector Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector 86 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 90 Coaxial Satellite Receiver Infrared Transmitter OUT eee T 7 Choose one Video S video Coaxial TV Source 1 UDIO IN DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source one satellite receiver Connecting TV Source 87 Two Satelli
77. ee w L VOLUME CH PG 7 D MUTE 42 LIVETV GUIDE RECORDED TV amp A A 7 DEF j 1 2 3 jJ GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ AC m 8 9 jJ C 0 CLEAR PRINT ENTER i AD T Play Plays the selected media PLAY U Stop Stops the selected media STOP Fwd Fastforward Moves media forward FWD press button for three speeds C W Skip Moves media forward for SKIP example 30 seconds in videos and C3 live TV one music track or one DVD chapter X More i Displays available information about selected media file and displays MORE more information and options Y OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts as the Enter key 2 CH PG Up and down change the TV CH PG channel or move pages up and down depending on available options AA Moute Turns sound off The word Mute is MUTE displayed on the Media Center screen when Mute is turned on AB Recorded Opens the Recorded TV window RECORDED TV TV C AC to 9 Numeric keypad buttons to change channels or enter text into the Media Center search or text box AD Enter Selects the desired action or window ENTER option In full screen mode press Enter to return to the last channel you were watching AE Print Prints selected content on the screen
78. eiver lt 22 19 AUDIO AUDIO 7 1 a WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g SURROUND SURROUND REMOVABLE ANTENNA 9 e m f TVSOURCE 1 IN ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN ojoo AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN ali 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT o DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DIGITAL 00 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET 4 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 45 5 1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six channel 5 1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an AV receiver This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different Use this configuration for 6 1 and 7 1 AV receivers that upmix the rear speaker s Use the 2 1 configuration for 5 1 AV receivers that have only left and right inputs Refer to your AV receiver product documentation AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled Surround 5 1 or 6 Channel Inputs DVD Ext In or Multichannel Inputs AUDIO IN e 6 6 e e e T Surround Sub 5 1 Channel AV Receiver AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g ID SURROUND CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENNA activity TV SOURCE 1 IN ec
79. empting to write data to it m Make sure the amount of data you are storing has not exceeded the storage limit of the card m Make sure the memory card is one of the supported types CompactFlash 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 m 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 W Inspect the ends of the memory cards for dirt or material closing hole or spoiling a metal contact Clean the contacts with a lintfree cloth and small amounts of isopropyl alcohol Replace the memory card if necessary My video is experiencing errors m Your file may be corrupt or in an unsupported format Open the video file in a video editor such as WinDVD Creator and then resave the file in a supported format m 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 occurring when I play certain files Codec is an abbreviation for compressor decompressor A codec is software or hardware used to compress and decompress digital media If you get a codec error when playing an audio file open the file in Windows Media Player Configure Windows Media Player t
80. en reconnect external devices and power Repeat steps 1 4 Troubleshooting 149 re 2 a 2 i System Find the description that most closely matches your problem and try the corresponding solution Problem Solution My HP Digital Entertainment Center won t turn on at all m When you press the On button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center the following events should happen HP On Standby power button should light and the front display should light up b The hard disk drive and fans spin c 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 b The power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet Check to see whether the outlet works by plugging another item into it c Look inside the rear fan If you see a green LED then AC power is available d The TV or monitor is connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center plugged in and turned on e Make sure that the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not too hot and that vents are not blocked l installed a new printer or other device and it won t work Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new device You may need an
81. enna sold separately FM Antenna WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q UNK TV SOURCE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TUNE TV SOURCE 2 IN amp AUDIO D SVIDEO HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection Connecting Audio This is only a suggested configuration Your system may be different 59 ic 5 3 9 60 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 typical and some advanced video output options Video Out Overview on page 62 You must have a display such as a TV or monitor Typical Video Out Connections on page 66 connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for Video Out to TV on page 67 proper operation HP Digital Entertainment Centers Video Out from AV Receiver to on pade 69 support many different video options connections and pag configurations of TVs and monitors Your system may Video Out to Monitor on page 71 have different equipment Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 72 H
82. ent 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 8 02 11 b g Activity INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 112 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 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 DSL Cable T Modem Wall Internet DSL Cable modem direct Internet connection Connecting the Network 113 X 3 7 2 Ld Oo is If you already have a home network functioning you can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a LAN network and then to a DSL modem or cable modem You can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if you already have a home network functioning Refer to your router DSL cable modem and ISP documentation to establish a connection
83. enter 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 o gt o Before You Begin 9 The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard The actual keyboard may vary slightly in some countries regions Left right mouse button Function keys TrackBall The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right Icon Item On Standby Indicator light Description Turns HP Digital Entertainment Center on when in standby Places HP Digital Entertainment Center in standby Amber Caps Lock on Green Key or mouse button activity Mouse button Left click rightclick left right e Back Displays previous
84. er connecting 116 troubleshooting 150 problems and solutions 146 product features 2 programs system recovery 158 R receiver amplifier audio 42 recognizing the camcorder digital 105 recorded TV programs protecting 161 recording devices configuring with Media Center 131 selecting 131 recovery disc about 158 after replacing hard drive 164 supplied 31 registering for updates 141 remote control batteries 17 button functions 14 infrared transmitter cables 65 92 connecting 92 connectors illustrated 91 introduced 90 placement 90 See also infrared transmitter troubleshooting 149 with cable box or satellite receiver 90 installing batteries 17 maximum range 16 troubleshooting 149 using with your TV 65 removing CD DVD 153 HP Personal Media Drive 117 119 replacing batteries keyboard 13 remote control 17 hard drive 161 162 163 required setup Media Center 126 requirements network connections 107 resetting HP Digital Entertainment Center 151 resolution adjusting desktop display 139 retail VHS tapes 99 RJ 45 113 rooftop antenna connection 80 routers 114 5 Safely Remove Hardware wizard 117 safety information 19 satellite receivers connecting illustrated 87 one unit 86 overview 75 two units 88 connection types 79 dual tuner option 76 setting up using Media Center 126 scanner connecting 116 USB port 116 scanning for hardware changes 105 SCART adapter illustrated 65 using 62 65 67 69 72 second display
85. ew You must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation TV Sources The back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In m Fora cable TV box digital cable box or satellite receiver use TV Source 1 In or TV Source 2 In select models only m For an analog cable RF coaxial connector use Cable antenna In For dual tuner systems the Cable antenna In RF connector splits internally A set top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels For Dual Tuner configurations both TV sources must be of the same type either cable TV digital cable TV satellite or antenna The 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 76 HP Digital Entertainment Center The back panel TV Source connectors are m TV Source 1 In m TV Source 2 In select models only m Coble Antenna In RF 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 A single tuner allows you to watch or TV Source record one program only In Dual tuner You can
86. f dark transparent plastic You can use a flashlight to locate it For more information about the remote receiver refer to the documentation for your cable box digital cable box or satellite receiver Infrared Transmitter AUDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g URROUNDISURROUND CENTER FONT REMOVABIE ANTENNA activity TV SOURCE 1 IN ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TUNER Cox TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 9 AUDIO SVIDEO OPTICAL 8l INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT gt T c 9 DIGITAL 290 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Infrared Transmitter connection one set top box box 1 Settop box 2 cru NOTE Connect settop box only WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q Q SOURCE 1 IN TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 10 100 1000 AUDIO S VIDEO OPTICAL 5 U mw INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL WP HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Infrared Transmitter connection two set top boxes select models only Connecti
87. f 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 recorded TV programs Without the code Media Center cannot play TV programs previously recorded to disk or copied to DVD or to other media For more information about safeguarding your recorded TV programs refer to the Software Guide Before you begin to replace the internal hard disk drive 1 Make sure you have the recovery discs DVDs included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center system 2 Back up your data to the Personal Media Drive or burn it to DVD 3 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing the hard disk drive 4 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Disconnect the power cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center 6 Disconnect all other cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 ales 5 5 ou ze xX 3 gt 0 lt Appendix Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 161 Removal To remove the internal hard disk drive 4 Disconnect the hard disk drive cables 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 162 HP Digital Entertainment Center Replacement To repla
88. f system activity During this period your system is completing your account setup and should not be interrupted 6 Select Automatic Updates Click Next 7 Name your system Click Next 8 Select Finish A countdown displays m After the countdown the screen goes blank Do not turn off your system during this one time setup process This takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes m Windows restarts automatically 9 After the system restarts you will begin the Media Center first run See Media Center First Run on page 126 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 125 Initial Configuration 9 gt 2 0 9 9 The initial Media Center setup wizard consists of required setup and the optional setup Required Media Center Setup The system displays the initial Media Center setup wizard 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 On Standby button m How Media Center connects to the Internet
89. ge 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 o re Q Troubleshooting 151 Problem Solution When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard nothing happens W Check that the standard keyboard keys and trackball work properly Or W Check the button configuration 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 In 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 7 Click OK and then on the Buttons tab click Apply 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each button you want to configure 9 Click OK when you are finished configur
90. gital Entertainment Center To view online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center go to the Support Web address that is listed in the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center and then search for your product name and number 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 158 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 ope
91. h your AV receiver remote AV receiver Video In Connectors Choose a Video Out connector and 2 Connect a video cable from the AV receiver Video corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV Out to the TV Video In If your TV uses a 20 pin SCART input use the composite Use the same connector type if your AV video output and the provided SCART adapter See receiver does not support cross connecting Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 Standard High definition definition display Monitor Video Video composite composite S video S video 9 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 121 P al 0 5 gt D f Connecting Video Out 69 TV IN AV RECEIVER OUT 000 Choose one and keep same type as AV Receiver In AV RECEIVER IN AV Receiver T DIGITAL 4222 SPEED USB 2 0 WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABL
92. hannel broadcasts Video software changes periodically check HP Support for updates Go to http www hp com support and select your model number 135 Initial Configuration 9 2 0 9 Dual screen The HP Digital Entertainment Center can connect more Changing screens than one display device CRT monitor flat panel monitor TV and so on to the HP Digital Entertainment Center Once you have configured for dual 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 resolution may change if you switch to two displays Each time YOY ipd the Alt F5 key combination the HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop appears on the See Viewing the screen image on a second display next device If Alt F5 does not work restart the HP Digital on page 136 Entertainment Center and try again Viewing the screen image on a second display To view your HP Digital Entertainment Center screen image on a second TV or monitor 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Turn on the TV Press the Video TV button on the TV rem
93. he HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Test the operation by pointing the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center IR receiver and pressing a channel button Be sure you use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote and point it at the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 seHop box 7 Repeat these steps for the second set top box The following illustration shows the Infrared Transmitter installation Cable or Satellite SeHop box Remove tape Attach s i to IR window 86 e A 2 Infrared Transmitter UDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT SURROUND SURROUND CENTER REMOVABLE ANTENNA BACK TV SOURCE 1 IN vases is INNA IN 3 D e eco EH AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TUNER COAXIAJ TV SOURCE 2 IN irm eoe HI SPEED USB 2 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g DIGITAL 090 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Infrared transmitter to cable digital cable receiver or satellite receiver set top box Connecting TV Source 93 gt T 9 94 HP Digital Ente
94. heck volume and mute settings See Adjusting the Volume on page 132 sound from my W Some programs may result in low volume even when the volume setting within the speakers program is turned to the maximum position If this is the case double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase volume My TV audio Reduce the volume level before changing channels Your analog audio levels may be noticeably higher than your SD HDTV channel audio levels The channel sound volume is controlled by the content provider 146 HP Digital Entertainment Center Problem Solution The HP Digital m Check that the AV receiver or powered speakers are turned on and are set to the Entertainment proper input Center doesn t W Increase the volume on the AV receiver or the HP Digital Entertainment Center make any sound remote control W 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 m Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume m Click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar Increase the volume and make sure the Mute box is not checked m Double click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar The Play Control window opens Make sure none of the Mute check boxes are selected Adjust the volume slide bars to increase volume m f your speakers have a Power button check whether it is turned on and whether the power supply is connected to the power s
95. hing Overview 64 Using the Remote Control with Your TV 65 Using the SCART Adapler recens 65 Typical Video Out Connections 66 Video Out to 67 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV 69 Video Out to Monitor 7 Video Out to TV and Monitor 72 Connecting TV Source In 75 TV Source Overview 76 TV Signal Source Overview 76 TV Source Connectors Overview 77 TV Source 78 Typical TV Source Connections 79 Antenna Connection 80 ANON E EMI d 80 Cable Only NUN 81 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver 82 Two Cable TV Boxes or Two Digital Cable Receivers 84 Satellite Connection 86 One Satellite Receiver rererere 86 Two Satellite 88 Infrared Transmitter Connection 90 Infrared Transmitter Overview 90 Infrared Transmitter Installation 92 iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Video Equipment 95 Video Equipment Overview 96
96. ibed in the operating instructions Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself If your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged contact your HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup location If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV a set top box or a surround sound system HP recommends that you choose a clear working area with easy access to the connectors of these devices If your TV is wall mounted make sure that you have access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to connect it to the HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 2 i gt o gt pm ES 5 Open cabinet Actual home setup may vary Installation Overview 27 Cabinet Back The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best If the AV cabinet has a back the back must have a operation hole behind the HP Digital Entertainment Center for air circulat
97. igital Entertainment Center 5 1 Powered Speakers To connect two front speakers two surround speakers a 2 Connect the female 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack end center speaker and a subwoofer for six channel of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the 5 1 speaker output speaker amplifier 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter speaker documentation cables sold separately to the Audio Out connectors Front Right Front Left Surround Right Surround Left and Center on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Turn on the speaker system ic 5 3 lt E v 9 WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA o ACTIVITY kd E TV SOURCE 1 IN Na p ANTEN 92 gt 5 o 49 9 9 TM AUDIO VIDEO SViDEO TUNER A TVSOURCE 2 IN query 1000 sts i 0 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 9 AGP HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET Typical 5 1 powered speaker installation Connecting Audio 53 7 1 Powered Speakers You can install a 7 1 audio system to your HP Digital 3 Plug in the speaker system power Refer to the Entertainment Center speaker documentation To connect two front speakers two surround speakers Turn on
98. iit 5 1 Channel AV Receiver Choose one fuo iN AUL O 7 1 PRE OUT JURROUND CENTER BACK WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q 2 ps UNK TV SOURCE 1 IN rv ANTENNA IN EM ANTENNA IN eoe e m e QION SUB WOOFER SOURCE 2 IN 10 100 1000 ap AUDIO D S VIDEO nein INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 6 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Digital Audio Out T 5 3 lt E 4 9 Digital 5 1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Audio 49 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
99. ineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only FireWire and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of its 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 1 Welcome secncat e Te BRE ven Benefits and Features 2 Functional Front Penal 3 Memory Card Reader 5 Back RR emcee 6 Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment 9 Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment 9 5 Wireless Keyboard Operati
100. ing the keyboard My keyboard or the trackball doesn t work even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center and TV or monitor seem to work m Make sure the keyboard syncs with the HP Digital Entertainment Center See Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 W Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows Click Start on the taskbar b Click Turn Off Computer Click Restart 152 HP Digital Entertainment Center Problem Solution The TV or monitor m 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 m 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 W Ensure that the cables to your monitor and your TV connect to the Video Out connectors on the HP Digital Entertainment Center m 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 W Try restarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center as follows a Click Start on the taskbar b Click Turn Off Computer c Click Restart m Adjust the brightness and contrast control
101. ion High Medium or Low 5 Select advanced display settings if the resolution provided in the utility still cannot display on your TV well a Click the Advanced button The Windows Display Properties displays b At the Settings tab select the resolution that provides the best viewing This window is easier to read on a monitor You can lower the display resolution to read the window You will need the keyboard 6 Click Apply 7 Click Exit V Display Settings Choose Resolution High Apply Exit Medium Advanced gt Low 800 x 600 best for TVs larger than 32 No copy protected DVD playback on component out To open the Display Properties window from the Windows desktop m Right click on the desktop Select Properties Or m Click Start Control Panel Appearance and then click Display recommended for monitor display Tuning the Desktop Display The HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop default screen resolution is 800 by 600 pixels In the default format the Windows desktop on your TV display screen may show a black border around it You may also see that the video image is larger than your TV display overscan 139 Initial Configuration 9 gt 2 9 9 You can customize your HP Digital Entertainment Center system settings Plasma TV Display Image Retention on page 140 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons on page 141
102. ion with a minimum open area of 48 3 cm 19 inches wide by 16 5 cm 6 5 inches high See the following illustration 48 3 cm Back 19 in ig Vi minimum mm Cabinet a 5 08 cm 2 in minimum 2 54 cm ZA 2 54 cm 1 in 402 1 in minimum lt 2 C minimum 16 5 cm 6 5 in NOTE These 2 Digital required for proper ventilation Entertainment Center Wall Clearance The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 10 2 cm 4 inches from the wall Cabinet HP Digital Entertainment Center m um Back of cabinet Side View 28 HP Digital Entertainment Center Follow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the Some peripheral devices such as a digital video camera HP Digital Entertainment Center can be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or the front panel behind lower doors of 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 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 2 9 gt o gt 9 S 5 E
103. ith screen blue or DVI Change your Video Out connection to VGA or S video recover your system ay The and then reconnect DVI connection oe dox 2 W Connect a monitor to your HP Digital Entertainment Center See Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 72 My screen flickers during startup 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 The HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn t recognize my digital video camera See Recognizing the digital video camcorder on page 105 148 HP Digital Entertainment Center Problem Solution My remote control doesn t work Check that the remote control indicator light on the remote lights up when you press a button If it does not replace the batteries m Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed correctly m Make sure the front of the remote sensor on the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not blocked behind display window W Point the remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center not at the TV within a 45 degree angle range and less than 26 feet 8 meters away m fa pressed key repeats itself or sticks try altering the lighting conditions in the room or moving the location of the HP Digital Entertainment Center
104. ker and a subwoofer See Speaker Configurations on page 38 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 W Passive speakers connected through a home audio system A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification Active powered speakers directly An active speaker system must have its own power cord Connecting Audio 37 9 5 3 lt 9 Speaker Configurations You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations Speaker system 2 stereo Home audio system description Two speakers Left speaker right speaker Recommended arrangement See 2 0 Home Stereo Installation on w 0 e C page 43 A x Or Froar et i Front right 2 4 speaker d q speaker owere oY Speakers on page 51 P pag 2 1 Two speakers Left TV Display 2 1 Home Stereo speaker right speaker Installation on 44 One subwoofer 2 EA Q page e SS i Or Front left Front right speaker speaker 21 Powered Speakers on page 51 4 1 Two front speakers Left Subwoofer TV Display 4 1 Home Theater speaker righ
105. l 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 SB 2 0 Digital Camera Digital still camera connection back panel Connecting the Network 115 X E 7 2 Ld D is 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 w hp com to purchase peripheral devices online To connect the HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center through a USB see the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media D
106. l vary with the use of the system 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard 3 Replace the battery cover gt 2 Insert four AA batteries alkaline Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted 4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is correctly powered on 5 Test the keyboard The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically D gt o 6 If the keyboard does not operate Check the battery orientation b Sync the keyboard See Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 If you have no batteries and must use a keyboard attach a USB keyboard to 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 14 HP Digital Entertainment Center watching live TV A Standby Puts the HP Digital o K Arrows Buttons move the cursor to Entertainment Center into or navigate within all Media 9 out of a power reduced Center windows They also standby state It does not turn move forward and backward the HP Digital Entertainment through slide show images Center off L Medi i Opens Media Center to the B DVD Opens Play DVD
107. 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 42 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 0 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two channel 2 0 is only a suggested configuration Your system may speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers be different connected through a home stereo standard left and right input AV receiver amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD DVD or DVD In 2 Channel AV Receiver AUDIO 7 1 URROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q acm o Q LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN 6 e AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO JU TUNER gt TV SOURCE 2 IN AUDIO S VIDEO T 5 3 lt E v 9 10 100 1000 o i E pO t HISPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET J DIGITAL VIDEO OUT INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 0 audio system connection Connecting Audio 43 2 1 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two channel
108. ly viewed Media Center or browser page Forward Displays next viewed browser page Internet Opens your Internet browser E mail Opens an Internet e mail page or your e mail software 2 lt 10 HP Digital Entertainment Center Icon Description Messenger Opens your instant messaging program e Minimize Minimizes the Media Center application m Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application B Media Center Starts Media Center Media Center Previous Selects previous media track 4 Play Plays media Pause Pauses media Next Selects next media track Vol Decreases speaker volume Vol Increases speaker volume Mute Turns speaker sound on and off qo Trackball Moves cursor on screen Before You Begin AS D c gt o o es Wireless Keyboard Operation Your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a builtin 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 3 66 meters 12 feet 12 HP Digital Entertainment Center Replacing the Keyboard Batteries Keep spare batteries on hand Battery life wil
109. m 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 19 Never pull on the cord Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the power outlet Never disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord Install your HP Digital Entertainment Center near an outlet that you can easily reach Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not walk on the cord Use surge protection To protect your HP Digital Entertainment Center and other equipment connect all power cords for your system and its peripheral devices such as a printer or scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge pro
110. ment you are ready to turn on the system 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 2 Turn on all connected system equipment such as TVs settop boxes and AV receivers 3 Plug the HP Digital Entertainment Center AC power cable into a wall outlet Use a surge protector to prevent power surges or voltage spikes e Surge Protector Line Conditioner Wall 4 Press the On Standby power button Q5 on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center The system starts Power On On Standby 5 See Syncing the Keyboard on page 124 The display on the TV screen may not be optimized until after you set the display settings Initial Configuration 123 c 14 E gt 5 E 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 Th
111. n page 42 Powered Speaker Audio Connection on page 50 Audio In Connections on page 58 Connecting Video Out on page 61 Configuring Audio on page 130 40 HP Digital Entertainment Center FM FM Tuner In FM Radio Antenna on page 59 Headphones Speakers are muted on headphone Connecting Headphones on connection page 130 Then see You can connect your TV monitor or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for two speaker sound Connecting TV Audio To connect the audio directly to a TV or monitor Connect an RCA stereo cable White Left Red Right from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In connector The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation TV AUDIO IN YY Choose d If your has multiple inputs you can use your as a switch for audio and video Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the HP Digital Entertainment Center For additional information on connecting the speakers refer to the documentation that came with your speakers and AV receiver TV AUDIO VIDEO IN aea SCART Exe adapter ee e Used to connect audio and video to TVs that only have a 20 pin SCART input L4 AUDIO 7 1 PRE OI WIRELESS LAN
112. n availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA TV SOURCE 2 IN 85 INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Connector Name Description Cable USB 2 0 High speed USB 4 ports 1394 FireWire IEEE 1394 0 6 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 0211 LEDs 2 Activity Blinks when transmitting a receiving data Link Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning Connecting the Network 109 X E 2 E 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 closely matches your home system Connection Network configuration See Internet From an 802 11 b g wireless Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on Wireless or Ethernet network page Il 1OBaseT From a DSL modem or cable Connecting Through a Router on pag
113. n page 132 Configuring Audio Output on page 133 Connecting Headphones Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with a headphones connector 6 5 mm 1 4 on the front panel You can connect a mini plug adapter sold separately into the 6 5 mm 1 4 inch plug to use 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack headphones The Audio Out speakers are muted when you plug in the headphones but S PDIF does not mute Connecting a Microphone Your HP Digital Entertainment Center has a microphone connector on the front panel mp 130 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 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 131 c 9 Ez 5 gt 0 9 1 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
114. ng TV Source In 91 Infrared Transmitter Installation If you have a cable TV receiver satellite receiver or other set top box that controls your TV signal connect the Infrared Transmitter sensor 1 Route the Infrared Transmitter cable from the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV digital cable or satellite receiver set top box 2 Locate the IR remote receiver area on the front of the settop box This is where you aim the set top box remote control to change channels change the sound level and so on IR remote receiver area may be behind obvious window on set top box Use the set top box remote control to locate its IR remote receiver area Hold the remote control very close within 2 54 centimeters 1 inch and press a remote button to change the channel or power off the box As you push a button gradually move the remote control across the front of the box until the box responds m Hold a flashlight close to the front of the set top box and look for a transparent window with a small box inside Test the area by holding the box remote close to the window and pushing a button until the box responds 92 HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared Transmitter cable tip over the set top box IR remote receiver area while you test the function 4 Plug the Infrared Transmitter cable into the Infrared Transmitter connector on the back of t
115. nitor S video 4 Y C 4 pin Plug cable into an S video connector such as S video Video Out or TV Source In connector S video to composite 1 Used with TV source input 2 composite video adapter video input VGA 1 15 pin D sub Analog Used for monitor i or HDTV capable TV Optical digital audio 1 S PDIF Used for Digital Audio Out m S FireWire IEEE 1394 1 IEEE 1394 4 pin to 6 pin back digital video in out 1 IEEE 1394 4 pin to 4 pin front amm USB 6 USB 2 0 Used for peripheral device connectors Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 1000 Used for broadband Internet connection Coaxial Extra lengths Used for TV source input from cable settop boxes or antennas Installation Overview 33 2 9 gt gt 9 29 5 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 W Audio system equipment such as W AV receiver with speakers Powered speakers m TV speakers m Monitor speakers m Video equipment such as m Monitor m IV Video projector Video output from cable satellite box or antenna Connecting cables Observe the following guidelines m Do not plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center until all connecting cables are installed m Turn off power to all other equipment before
116. nitor outputs illustrated 73 output to AV receiver illustrated 70 plasma protecting 140 preventing image retention 140 Source 1 In 8 Source 2 In 8 Source In 75 sources 75 77 78 troubleshooting 148 153 viewing PC image on a second TV 136 U updates obtaining 141 159 upmixing audio signals 48 54 USB connecting digital cameras 115 optional devices 116 port 2 0 connectors 5 illustrated 7 utility programs 143 Index 173 Vv VCRs connecting 95 99 direct output to hard disk drive 99 typical configuration 98 ventilation issues 27 28 30 VGA output 7 video additional equipment 34 configuration 135 connecting analog cameras and camcorders 106 digital cameras and camcorders 103 FireWire 4 typical configuration 98 connectors illustrated 96 display flickering 151 output connectors 63 66 67 high definition capable HDTV 68 monitor 72 overview 62 standard TV 68 system errors 154 location of output connectors 62 troubleshooting 148 video games connecting 97 virus protection 142 volume adjusting 132 174 HP Digital Entertainment Center W wall clearance 28 warnings against removing media while LED is blinking 5 disconnecting disk drive while it is operating 119 document conventions ii loss of recorded programs 161 moving personal media drive while it is operating 117 order of power connection 19 use of correct AC power source 19 Warranty and Support guide 157 Web address HP Customer Support 15
117. nment Center 30 cloning dual displays 136 codec errors 154 combinations 72 CompactFlash 5 composite video connectors 77 output 7 with SCART adapter 62 65 67 69 72 166 HP Digital Entertainment Center configuring audio DVD player 134 headphones 130 Media Center 134 microphones 130 keyboard buttons 141 Media Center audio settings 133 cable or satellite receiver 126 DVD player 134 front panel display brightness 129 multichannel audio 134 optional display 127 required steps 126 selecting recording devices 131 speaker setup 127 TV tuner and program guide 127 sources and video output 135 system 140 video 135 connecting 2 0 speaker system 43 2 1 speaker system passive speakers 44 powered speakers 51 4 1 speaker system passive speakers 45 powered speakers 52 5 1 speaker system digital speakers 56 passive speakers 46 powered speakers 53 with digital input on AV receiver 48 7 1 speaker system passive speakers 47 powered speakers 54 antenna broadcast TV 80 cable boxes two 84 modem 113 camera digital still 115 digital audio to AV receiver 48 DSL cable modem 113 DVD player 97 FM radio 59 game boxes 97 headphones 130 HP personal media drive 118 microphone 130 monitor speakers 57 peripherals 108 powered speakers 50 remote IR sensor 92 routers Internet 113 LAN 114 satellite receivers 86 88 tape player using Audio In connections 58 TV audio 41 displays 62 view one channel record another 76 USB
118. ntertainment 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 22 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 m To play back audio video you must connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your sound system and TV display record audio video you must connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video source such as a cable 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 must be connected to the same TV source You can connect two cable set top boxes or two satellite receivers or an antenna with cable splitter The Television Program Guide only supports one TV service provider channel lineup Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center can be Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio and video signal to your TV Or m 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
119. o automatically download codecs You must be connected to the Internet to download the codec file 154 HP Digital Entertainment Center Problem Solution My DVD won t play You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another 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 W 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 getting disk m Run disk recovery Errors 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 Use supported audio file formats Refer to the HP Tunes library Troubleshooting 155 o re 2 Q Help and Support Center For help press
120. on 12 Replacing the Keyboard Batteries 13 Remote 14 Remote Control 2 14 Remote Control Operation 16 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 17 Safety Information 00000000000000000000000000 19 AC Power Safety 19 Installation Overview EIE E System Audio Video Connections 22 System Integration 22 System Diagram 5 lt iaactanniracdarcenwecesamaucseuns 24 Installation Guidelines 26 Placement and Ventilation Requirements 27 Basic Setup 29 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment 29 5 3 1 Cables Included 00 32 Connecting Audio 35 Audio Overview 36 Audio Output Connectors 36 Sound Connector Jacks eite ren 37 Spedker Type 37 Speaker Configurations 38 Typical Audio Connection 40
121. on the monitor if connected Volume controls within a program such as the volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar or on the remote control Volume icon on the taskbar Double click and adjust the volume 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 132 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 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 following table shows which procedures to perform have installed and connected the HP Digital Entertainment for your audio system If you set up speakers using the Center to your audio system Media Center Optional Components wizard then set up Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and the audio for the DVD player only a
122. onal components in Media Center 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center Optional Components startup wizard 2 Confirm your country region Initial Configuration 127 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 Tuning the Desktop Display on page 139 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 Action Composite m Click Next m On the next screen select S video Keep my current settings and continue m Click Next W See Tuning the Desktop Display on page 139 Do not select the option Preview Automatic Adjustment DVI or Continue using the wizard VGA because the wizard can adjust your TV display 128 HP Digital Entertainment Center If Your Connections Don t Wo
123. onal step Recommended after basic setup Connect front panel devices FireWire IEEE 1394 device or digital video camera See Connecting Video Equipment on page 95 b USB devices such as printers or scanners up to 2 See Peripheral Connection Overview on page 108 VCR or analog video camera See Connecting Video Equipment on page 95 d Insert the removable hard disk drive optional See Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive on page 117 Begin using your system See the Software Guide The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center Name Picture Description HP Digital See Functional Overview on page 3 Entertainment Center unit Keyboard See Keyboard on page 10 TOO HHHHHH Remote control See Remote Control on page 14 Cables See Cables Included on page 32 FM antenna Antenna for FM radio 75 ohm coaxial See FM Radio Antenna on page 59 Wi Fi antenna Antenna for Wireless LAN 802 11 b g removable See Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on page 111 Documentation DVD recovery Printed documentation is included Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide discs 2 Batteries 2 for remote in package AA 6 CS A for keyboard inside keyboard Installation Overview 31 2 9 gt gt 0
124. onnect the video camera transfer cable from the Procedure 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 Tan ihe cance and use Seer Creator to capture your video recording On Standby RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS HP Digital Entertainment Center VIDEO OUT Analog Camcorder one S video Connect an analog video camera for source input 106 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 Peripheral Connection Overview on page 108 configurations You can connect your HP Digital Typical Network Connections on page 110 Entertainment Center to a Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna on m Wireless 802 11 b g network page m Wired Ethernet port 10 100 1000 Connecting a DSL Cable Modem on page 113 You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the Connecting Through a Router on page 114 HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire USB Device Connection on page 115 IEEE 1394 connectors Connec
125. onnector to ensure a good connection Coaxial UDIO IN AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT VIDEO OUT WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Q civ v ISURROUND SURROUND CENTER BACK 0 DEG Q UNK ee e TV SOURCE 1 IN ANTENNA ANTENNA VOJO VIDEO VGA AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO Neg COAXIAL TV SOURCE 2 IN coma 10 100 1000 z AUDIO SVIDEO OPTICAL 0 mun INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT DIGITAL 090 HI SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source TV antenna 80 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cable Only If you are using a standard cable without a set top box 9 digital cable receiver do the following to connect the TV signal source w 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from c 2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good gt your TV cable wall into the Cable Ant connection connector on the back of the HP Digital e c Entertainment Center This connection supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners 0 Cable From Wall WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT Q 9 DI
126. ords straight in until they click into place m Do not bend or tie optical cords ic 5 3 lt E 9 Connecting Audio 55 To connect six channel 5 1 speaker digital output to a 2 Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to speaker digital input the speakers 1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to 3 Plug E the speaker system power Refer to the a Digital Audio Out connector on the back of your speaker documentation HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Turn on the speaker system DIGITAL O AUDIO IN Coaxial Optical aa e n 1 Choose one WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA Activity TV SOURCE 1 IN e ee AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TUNER TV SOURCE 2 IN ANTENNA IN 10 100 1000 at AUDIO S VIDEO ETAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Digital powered speaker installation 5 1 shown 56 HP Digital Entertainment Center Monitor Speakers You can
127. ote control to select the Video input 3 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Press Media Center on the remote control 6 Click Advanced button The Display Properties window opens You can also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 7 Click Settings 5 Click More Programs HP Settings and then 8 Click the Advanced button Resolution The Display Settings window opens 136 HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 Click the Displays tab The monitors and TVs are shown The upper left corner of each display icon is a button and a status indicator A red corner indicates an inactive display a green corner indicates an active display hp pavilion v90 and RADEON X300 new rev Series Properties Zi Color Fi OpenGL Direct3D Fi Options i Overlay i VPU Recover General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Scheme n Monitor 1280x768 60 Hz 10 Select the screen m Dual Screen To view the display on your monitor and TV simultaneously click the upper left corner of the TV icon It becomes green Both the monitor and the TV should have green corners Or Single Screen To view the display on just the TV click the TV corner It becomes green Then click the monitor corner so it is red 11 Click Apply 12 When the HP Digital Entertainment Center image appears on the TV screen click Yes to keep the setting Y
128. ou cannot view a combination of Video composite and S video Video Out at the same time with dual displays 72 Digital Entertainment Center 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 121 Procedure 1 Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In Use the VGA or DVI Video Out connectors 2 Connect your TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Use the Video composite or S video Video Out connectors for standard definition TVs 3 After initial turn on you will need to activate dual displays See Dual screen on page 136 S video Choose VGA MONITOR IN DVI oto SURROUND BACK COAXIAL 10 100 1000 orca WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA acm SOURCE 1 IN IV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN e 5o AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO Coaxial TV SOURCE 2 IN
129. ou have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting 13 Click the OK button to save changes Click OK again to close the Display Properties window Initial Configuration 137 c 9 gt 2 9 5 E Disabling the dual screen option When you want to disconnect the TV from the HP Digital Entertainment Center you may need to disable the TV option to return your HP Digital Entertainment Center display to its original resolution To disable the TV or monitor dual screen option and view your HP Digital Entertainment Center image on the original display 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 Resolution 3 Click OK at the prompt to open the display settings window 4 Click the Advanced button 5 Click Advanced button The Display Properties window opens Disconnecting the TV To disconnect the TV 1 Disable the TV option See Disabling the dual screen option on page 138 2 Turn off the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 HP Digital Entertainment Center 6 Click the Displays tab The monitors and TVs are shown The upper left corner of each display icon is a button and a status indicator A red corner indicates an inactive display a green corner indicates an active display This window is easier to read on a
130. ource W Check the speaker connections W Remove any connected headphones Surround sound See Configuring Audio Output on page 133 isn t working o re 8 a 2 x jm Troubleshooting 147 Video Find the description that most closely matches your problem and try the corresponding solution Problem Solution I am using a TV with the HP Digital Entertainment Center but cannot 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 67 see anything m Check that the TV Out image is enabled See Configuring Video on page 135 cannot see m If the Video Output S video and composite connections are not connected to a TV anything on the TV 1 or Video Input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on the S video can hear it though and composite jacks will turn off automatically You must turn off by pressing and holding down the On Standby 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 My HDTV displays a m Refer to http www w hp com support for additional information on distorted screen adjusting the display or updating the drivers instead of a blank If you see a blank screen you cannot perform recovery or certain activities w
131. rating system software Updates from HP HP may send updated information or patches to your To turn updates back on desktop not available in all countries regions You must be connected to the Internet to receive these updates If 1 Click Start choose All Programs and then you have turned off the Updates from HP feature you will PC Help amp Tools t receive th dates 2 Click Updates from HP and then click Re enable Updates from HP Microsoft Web Site Search the Microsoft Web site To get the latest news and information about your http www support microsoft com for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program Knowledge Base articles and updates on o Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 1 Press the Media Center button on your remote TR control You can also use the Online Spotlight link to get to the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Web site 2 Select Online Spotlight from the Media Center Start menu E an a i Troubleshooting 159 160 HP Digital Entertainment Center Appendix Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Important Information About Recorded TV Programs When you replace the hard disk drive you lose any files or software that you created saved or installed on the HP Digital Entertainment Center Because of this you also lose a special code that Microsoft includes in the files of Procedure Before you begin Replace the internal hard disk drive only i
132. rive 116 HP Digital Entertainment Center USB 2 0 2 l USB eX drive E iPod Printer 5 Portable hard mul amp diskdrive Digital camera USB device connection back panel The HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel includes a drive bay that houses the HP Personal Media Drive drive included with select models only 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 Software Guide HP Personal Media Drive Connecting the Network 117 gt E o 2 c o Installing an HP Personal Media Drive To
133. rk You can use Media Center wizards to walk you through the connection process 1 Press Media Center on the remote control You also click Start on the taskbar and select Media Center 2 Click Settings 3 Click one of the following topics Pictures Music DVD Messenger and Caller ID Radio Help 4 Follow the onscreen instructions 5 If you cannot connect to the Internet the wizard General displays automatically m Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital 3 Change the front panel brightness Entertainment Center front panel media info display 4 Set adjustment for manual or automatic Automatic This setting does not control the brightness of the changes the display brightness based on room light On Standby power button or Media Center mode level status LEDs 5 Click Save 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 Initial Configuration 129 9 cibum gt 2 0 9 9 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 130 Connecting a Microphone on page 130 Adjusting the Volume o
134. rs AV RECEIVER IN NOTE 5 1 systems do not Audio 7 1 Multichannel include Surr Back ee 9 e Used to connect composite Video Out and Audio to TVs that only have a 20 pin SCART input connections CD Coaxial or Tape PI y Wall Outlet S 2 2 422 e Surge Protector 4 Line Conditioner Router Firewall Switch Choose one Cable or Satellite Settop box 2 NOTE Connect Set top box 2 only optional Ext HDD Digital Printer Digital Wall Camera Video Camcorder Internet 24 HP Digital Entertainment Center Front Panel Configurations may vary Some cables are sold separately The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation Power CD DVD HP Personal On Player Recorder Media Drive Personal Media Drive Bay gt gt 0 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7 E _ L FRONT INPUT SmartMedia xD SD Hsen Cum a Eneee o 3 uS tE S VIDEO VIDEO DAubio DVI
135. rtainment 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 Video Equipment Overview on page 96 advanced options Typical Video Equipment Connections on page 98 The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video input and audio video output options and connections Your system may have different components VCR Connection on page 99 Video Camera Connection on page 103 HP Digital Entertainment Center Equipment zu gt E Connecting Video Equipment 95 Connectors Location availability and number of connectors may vary Some cables are sold separately AUDIO 7 1 PRE OUT FRONT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10 100 1000 SPEED USB 2 0 1394 ETHERNET TV SOURCE IN WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g REMOVABLE ANTENNA INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT j DIGITAL VIDEO OUT e 9 Item Connector Type Color p oe Audio RCA jacks White Left mx Hg 9 39008 t Red Right Video RCA jack Yellow TV Sourc
136. s on monitor My software stopped Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital re working Entertainment Center to reinstall a software program If your program came on CD follow the instructions that came with the software to reinstall it a 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 153 Problem Solution The memory card reader won t read my memory cards The memory card reader is a device that uses the Safely Remove Hardware task This appears as a Windows system tray icon next to the time Do not 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 m 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 m Format memory card before you use it Click Start and then click My Computer Under Removable Storage rightclick 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 att
137. t on page 95 Then see Connecting TV Source In on page 75 Configuring Video on page 135 66 HP Digital Entertainment Center Switching If you have multiple audio video inputs on your TV you can use your TV as an audio video switch and control inputs though your TV remote Connectors Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV If your TV uses a 20 pin SCART input use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter See Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 Standard High definition definition TV display Monitor Video Video composite composite S video S video VGA VGA DVI DVI 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 121 Procedure Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In Connecting Video Out 67 D 2 e 5 gt D QO S video Choose A ele m s D
138. t speaker Front le 4 Audio on page 45 speaker Two side speakers lt gt SS surround left speaker 27 SE u 4 1 Powered surround right speaker Speakers 2 Surround Surround pes page subwoofer left speaker 5 n right speaker ROA 5 1 Two front speakers Left Site 5 1 Home Theater ubwooter isplay speaker ie speaker right speaker Front right Audio on page 46 speaker speaker Two side speakers O Or surround left speaker J Y S 5 1 Powered surround right speaker Speakers on page 53 One center speaker Surround Surround One subwoofer left speaker right speaker 38 HP Digital Entertainment Center Speaker Home audio system system description Recommended arrangement See 6 1 Two front speakers Left md i If your 6 1 AV receiver speaker right speaker speaker has only 5 1 6 inputs 2 gm see the following surround left speaker Y 5 1 Home Theater surround right speaker Audio on page 46 One rear surround Or back speaker j wy K 5 1 Powered One center speaker a Speakers on page 53 left speaker A right speaker One subwoofer Z gt Surround back speaker 7 1 Two front speakers Left TV Dia des 7 1 Home Theater speaker right speaker l speaker Audio on page 47
139. tacting by telephone 158 HP Web site 157 image retention 140 indicator light keyboard 10 infrared transmitter cable 92 installation 92 introduced 90 one set top box 91 See also remote control sensor 92 two set top boxes 91 initial configuration HP Digital Entertainment Center 121 Microsoft Windows setup screen 125 setup wait time 125 installing additional software and devices 142 batteries keyboard 17 remote control 122 HP Personal Media Drive 118 infrared transmitter 92 overview 21 software 142 internal splitter 8 78 Internet DSL cable modem 113 router wired 114 wireless 111 service contract 111 typical configurations 110 iPod 116 IR Blaster See infrared transmitter irrecoverable data loss ii K keyboard batteries initial 122 buttons 14 configuring buttons 141 function keys 10 Keyboard Connect button 12 124 mouse buttons 10 replacing batteries 13 synchronizing 124 152 troubleshooting 124 152 USB port 116 L LAN 111 114 LCD displays preventing image retention 140 light emitting diode LED 5 location 26 M Media Center adjusting desktop display resolution 139 configuring audio settings 133 dual display option disabling 138 enabling 136 Microsoft Web site 159 obtaining update information 159 registering for updates 141 Index 169 required configuration 126 setup wizard 125 128 speaker settings 133 testing system connections 129 troubleshooting 129 utility programs 143
140. te Receivers 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 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 step if using coaxial RF 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 88 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4 Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 2 Choose a video out connector use the same type as satellite re
141. te for detailed information about advanced video setup Go to http www hp com support and select your model number See HP Web Site Support on page 157 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder Connectors To connect a digital video camera Use the 4 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 connector on the front 42 or pin FireWire IEEE 1394 connector on the back 1 Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center and wait for the desktop to appear See Initial Configuration panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to connect a on page 121 digital video camera This connector is bi directional Some cameras use a USB connector See the 2 Turn on the digital video camera documentation that came with your digital video camera 3c t the vid transf ble from th See USB Device Connection on page 115 220 Sr CaS S TOMIE camera to a FireWire IEEE 1394 connector on Equipment the front 4 pin or back 6 pin of the HP Digital Entertainment Center Most digital video cameras use either a 4 pin to 4 pin or a 4 pin to 6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 video camera 4 A Found New Hardware message appears Wait transfer cable A 4 pin to 4 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 two or three minutes for the system to make the cable to use the 4 pin FireWire IEEE 1394 connector on necessary settings for the new device When the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel is sold installation is complete a message appears telling separately you the c
142. tection or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails Use the right power source Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center as indicated on the label back plate of the HP Digital Entertainment Center Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating AMPS or A for each device 20 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Ligh
143. th your HP Personal Media Drive 118 HP Digital Entertainment Center Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive You can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive and then both the amber activity and blue power LEDs are off click OK This name of the drive may appear as Generic Volume followed by the assigned drive letter A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop letting you know that the device is safe to disconnect 5 Click Close 6 Open the HP Personal Media Drive bay front panel door 7 Disconnect the drive from the HP Digital To disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely Entertainment Center 1 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the A 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 Doubleclick USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive USB Mass Storage Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Device may be listed twice One may contain a E mee Connecting the Network 119 gt E E o 2 im ES y 120 HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software in
144. the Help button on your keyboard or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support 1 Press the Help button on your keyboard the button The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center Here you can find Links to reinstall drivers Access to technical support options 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 W Registration information and link monitor and keyboard recommended m Where to find more information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center m AnHP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test m How to contact HP 156 HP Digital Entertainment Center To open the Help and Support Center Or Start Media Center Click the Help 2 icon at the top left of the screen Click Start the taskbar and click Help 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 W Register Now m Learn More W Test Hardware Contact HP Warranty and Support Guide See the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support Guide inclu
145. the speaker system 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 3 5 mm 1 8 inch mini jack end of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier Center Speaker WIRELESS LAN 802 11 b g ACTIVITY REMOVABLE ANTE TV SOURCE 1 IN D eco e AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO TV SOURCE 2 IN e Audio D SVIDEO INFRARED TRANSMITTEROUT e e Typical 7 1 powered speaker installation 54 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 W Insert optical c
146. ting an HP Personal Media Drive on This chapter describes the most typical and some page 117 advanced options to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet to a network and to peripheral devices Your system may have different components Broadband Modem HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting the Network Connecting the Network Front Panel Location availability and number of connectors may vary HP Personal Media Drive Bay On Standby RADIO MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS HP Digital Entertainment Center gt 1394 input output USB and card readers Connector Name Description Behind Upper Right Door Removable hard disk HP Personal Media Drive Bay Behind Lower Right Door Card readers behind lower right door 9 1 Memory card readers LED Green with media inserted SmartMedia xD MMC SD Off no media inserted tFlash Microdrive P n 2 20 2 See Memory Card Reader on page 5 Behind Left Door Front button and inputs see below AV connectivity for capturing analog and digital video from camcorders 1394 FireWire IEEE 1394 4 pin DV input output rey for digital video or removable hard disk drive 108 HP Digital Entertainment Center Back Panel Locatio
147. tning 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 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 22 Basic Setup on page 29 Inventory on page 31 Installation Overview 21 2 2 gt gt
148. to create an integrated system Access all of your TV programs videos pictures music CDs and DVDs using Microsoft Media Center software and the remote control a ee ee ea e 5 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 E D gt o 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 Product features 2 Sophisticated sleek stackable case fits into your AV cabinet Built in standard definition TV tuner Dual tuners for select models only Personal video recorder PVR with a complimentary TV programming guide no charge Built in FM radio tuner HP Personal Media Drive Front panel media info display CD DVD double layer multiformat player recorder 9 in media card reader HP Digital Entertainment Center Play DVDs in 7 1 surround sound surround sound
149. tter 2 to cable TV box digital cable box or satellite receiver 2 select models only 6 Connect the FM radio antenna See FM Radio Antenna on page 59 7 Connect the Internet network cables See Typical Network Connections on page 110 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 122 9 Insert the remote control batteries See Installing the Remote Control Batteries on page 17 10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat stable surface with the following clearances m 5 08 cm 2 inches m Side 2 54 cm 1 inch m Back Open cabinet See Safety Information on page 19 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 122 12 Complete the initial startup and registration See Windows Welcome on page 125 Follow the onscreen instructions b Set up Media Center 13 Optional step Recommended after basic setup Connect any additional rear panel devices FireWire IEEE 1394 device or digital video camera See Peripheral Connection Overview on page 108 b USB devices such as printers or scanners up to 4 See Peripheral Connection Overview on page 108 14 Opti
150. udio for the DVD player Media Center speaker settings DVD audio TV Audio setting Procedure 2 default 2 speakers Default no audio output configuration required Dolby Surround Compatible default 5 1 5 1 Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on page 134 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 134 74 74 Change settings See Configuring audio for Media Center on page 134 and Configuring audio for the DVD player on page 134 Digital Audio Digital Audio Change settings See Configuring audio for the DVD player on S PDIF on S PDIF off page 134 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 133 9 bum 27 0 Q 8 Configuring audio for Media Center To configure multichannel audio output for Media Center 4 Under Specify how many speakers you have select audio the speaker number that matches your system For example select 5 1 Click Next 1 Press Media Center on the remote control 5 Select Test If you hear tones from all your speakers You can also click Start on the taskbar and click Next If you do not hear tones from all your select Media Center speakers follow the onscreen instructions
151. urchased Internet service contract Wireless Router 802 11 b g Wireless router Internet connection Connecting the Network 111 X 3 7 2 Ld Oo is To connect a Wi Fi antenna to the HP Digital 2 You may want to move the end of the antenna away Entertainment Center from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to improve your signal reception 1 Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable Antenna connector on to the back panel as shown in the following illustration The wireless router is connected to a DSL cable modem 3 Ensure that b The DSL cable modem is connected to an outside Internet connection wireless router power LED and connect LEDs are on d DSL cable modem power LED and connect LEDs are on e Your wireless network functions properly 4 Select how you want to set up your network If you would like a wireless connection between the HP Digital Entertainment Center and your existing wireless network establish a wireless network using your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client The Media Center setup wizard has a step for this option This is the default mode b If your HP Digital Entertainment Center is connected to the Internet and you would like to wireless connect other machines to this HP Digital Entertainm
152. utput of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to TVs that only accept a 20 pin SCART input In addition to the composite video input the SCART adapter enables you to connect left and right channel audio signals to your TV The SCART adapter is shown in the following graphic D EJ gt o QO Connecting Video Out 65 This section describes how to hook up the Video Out connectors on the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center into your home system so you can watch TV These are only suggested configurations Your system may be different Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system You may set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported configurations Display video configuration See From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a direct connection or SCART adapter Video Out to TV on page 67 Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 From HP Digital Entertainment Center through an AV receiver to a TV Video Out from AV Receiver to TV on page 69 From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a monitor through a direct connection Video Out to Monitor on page 71 From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV and monitor dual display option You must manually set dual displays Video Out to TV and Monitor on page 72 Other Video Equipment Connecting Video Equipmen
153. window in DVD MENU Center main menu Menu Media Center or opens the M Vel main menu of a DVD movie if olume Increases and decreases cag available sound Green Opens a Teletext menu while m button watching live TV ave Is a shortcut to view live TV It HEY R Sed Opens a Teletext menu while 1 1 C watching live TV point in a live TV program E Record Records selected television RECORD atter pausihgiliye Ty program and stores it on the 2 O Guide Opens the Television GUIDE hard disk drive Program Guide to display F Rew Rewind available TV channels and to watch backward press button for 2 three speeds P G Replay Rewinds live or recorded TV REPLAY pal works as the Backspace key beginning of music track or DVD chapter Q Teletext Turns Teletext on or off while TELETEXT H Pause in live TV mode The Teletext jur audio Bos tracks PAUSE page either replaces the live TV picture or is displayed programs over it TV sound is still J Back Returns to the previous available window within Media Center pack Yellow Opens a Teletext menu while button watching live TV S Blue Opens a Teletext menu while button E C I D i Eea S 21 REW FWD F PAUSE REPLAY SKIP EB
154. z COAXIAL lt 10 100 1000 ak AUDIO D SVIDEO OPTICAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT o 9 pict 422 HI SPEED USB 2 0 ETHERNET Ni Monitor out Connecting Video Out 71 D 2 6 gt D e 19 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 If your TV uses a 20 pin SCART input use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter See Using the SCART Adapter on page 65 Standard High definition definition TV display Monitor Video Video composite composite S video S video DVI DVI You can use the following combinations to connect your TV and monitor If one display The other display uses can use VGA Out Video Out composite S video Out DVI Out DVI Out Video Out composite S video Out VGA Out Y

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