HP (Hewlett-Packard) 2000491 manual

HP Digital Enter tainment Center User ’ s Guide[...]

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T able of Contents T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Before Y ou Begin .............................. 1 Welcome .............................................................. 1 Benefits and Features ........... ................................... 2 Functional Overview .............................. 3 Front Panel ......................... ..[...]

iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting V ideo Out ..................... 61 Video Out Over view ............................ 62 Video Out Connection Overvi ew ............................ 62 Video Out Connectors ............ ............................... 63 TV Display Overview .......... .................... .............. 64 Audio and Vide[...]

T able of Contents v T able of Contents Initial Configuration ...................... 121 Starting the HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the First Time ..................... 122 Installing the Keyboard Batter ies (Initial) ................ 122 Initial Startup.................... .................... .............. 123 Syncing the Keyboard .......[...]

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Before Y ou Begin Before Y ou Begin 1 Before Y ou Begin We l c o m e Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Y our HP Digital Enter tainment 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 , an[...]

2 HP Digital Entertainment Center Benefits and Features Benefits ■ Complete home digital en tertainment solution for your living room. ■ W atch, pause, and replay live TV on one channel while recording another (select models only). ■ Schedule future recordings with the complimentar y TV programming guide (no charge — separately purchased br[...]

Before Y ou Begin 3 Before Y ou Begin Functional Over view Fr ont Panel The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel. Y our model might not have all features. Front panel Item Function Comments On/Standby (power) button and LED Push to turn on. Push for standby . Press and hold button 4 seconds to turn off.[...]

4 HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 memor y card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, MS/MS-Pro USB 2.0 (2) Card readers behind lower right door LED: Green (with media inserted) Off (no media inserted) See “Memor y Card Reader” on page 5. Media info display Front st atus panel for all media information. Front-panel[...]

Before Y ou Begin 5 Before Y ou Begin Memor y Card Reader The HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 card readers are on the front panel, located behind a door for quick transfer of digital photos an d other digital content. Four horizontal card slots accept memor y cards. An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader activity when the[...]

6 HP Digital Entertainment Center Back Panel The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel. (Location, availability , and number of connectors may var y .) Item Connector T ype Color Supported format Audio In RCA jacks White: Left Red: Right Analog stereo Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Surround Back RCA jacks Brown: Left Beige:[...]

Before Y ou Begin 7 Before Y ou Begin Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF 5.1 only Vid eo Ou t (Composite) RCA jack Y ellow Analog: Interlaced scan S-video Out Y/C video 4-pin Black Analog: Interlaced scan 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 Out (DVI) DV[...]

8 HP Digital Entertainment Center LEDs (2) Activity: Blinks when transmits/ receives data Link: Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected. Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning. Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left Red: Right Analog Video (Composite) TV Source 1 In RCA jack Y ellow Analog: Up to 640 x 480 @ [...]

Before Y ou Begin 9 Before Y ou Begin Cleaning the HP Digital Enter tainment Center The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requires special care when cleaning. T o clean the HP Digital Entertainment Center , follow these steps: 1 T urn off the HP Digital Entert ainment Center and connected equipment. 2 Unplug the HP Digit[...]

10 HP Digital Entertainment Center Keyboard The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainmen t Center wireless keyboard. The actual keyboard may var y slightly in some countries/regions. The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right. Icon Item Description On/Standby T urns HP Digital Enter[...]

Before Y ou Begin 11 Before Y ou Begin Messenger Opens your instant messaging program. Minimize Minimizes the Media Center application. Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application. Media Center Starts Media Center . Previous Selects previous media track. Play Plays media. Pause P auses media. Next Selects next media track. V ol – Decreases sp[...]

12 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wireless Keyboard Operation Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard Connect button, behind the lower-left door of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel, has an LED that indicate[...]

Before Y ou Begin 13 Before Y ou Begin Replacing the Keyboard Batteries Keep spare batteries on hand. Batter y life will var y with the use of the system. 1 Slide the batter y cover off the back of the keyboard. 2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the batter y positive and negative ends are inserted correctly! 3 Replace the batter y co[...]

14 HP Digital Entertainment Center Remote Contr ol Remote Contr ol Buttons (Features and location may vary . Refer to the specific documentation for other remote contr ols.) A Standby Puts the HP Digital Entertainment Center into or out of a power-reduced standby state. It does not turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center off. BD V D Menu Opens Pla[...]

Before Y ou Begin 15 Before Y ou Begin 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 JKL TELETEXT STOP FWD MORE SKIP CH/PG DVD MENU RECORDED TV PLAY PAUSE REW RECORD REPLAY VOLUME LIVE TV BACK DEF WXYZ MNO ABC TUV GHI PQRS [ MUTE OK i GUIDE CLEAR ENTER PRINT # * 0 A B C D E F G H J K N L M O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AD AE AC TP l a y Plays the selected media. US t o p St[...]

16 HP Digital Entertainment Center Remote Contr ol 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 control. T [...]

Before Y ou Begin 17 Before Y ou Begin Installing the Remote Contr ol Batteries 1 Slide the batter y cover off the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided). Make sure the batter y positive and negative ends are inserted correctly! 3 Replace the batter y cover . 4 T est the remote control by pressing any key . Th[...]

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Safety Information Safety Information 19 Safety Information Read Instructions before installing or operating your HP Digital Entertainment Center . Follow the instructions provided. Heed all safety warnings and notes. Refer to the W arranty and Support Guide for additional safety information. AC Power Safety W arnings Use the right AC source — Th[...]

20 HP Digital Entertainment Center Never pull on the cord — Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug fir mly and pulling it from the power outlet. Never disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord. Install your HP Digital Entertai nment Center near an outlet that you can easily reach. Do not allow[...]

Installation Overview Installation Over view 21 Installation Over view This chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio/video (A V) equipment in detail. Y ou may find connection details that won’t be in the basic Start Here booklet. The S tart Here booklet works with [...]

22 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Audio/V ideo Connections System Integration The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many functions into one unit: ■ An Internet connection through a wireless or wired network, using an Internet ser vice provider (sold separately), allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to access the T elevisi[...]

Installation Over view 23 Installation Overview 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 A V receiver to your TV : Audio/Video flow Set-top-box Infrared T ransmitter Download TV Program Guide Audio TV Source Data Remote Con[...]

24 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Diagram (Configurations may vary . Some cables sold separately .) Back Panel DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb V[...]

Installation Over view 25 Installation Overview Fr ont Panel (Configurations may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation: On /Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center HI SPEED USB 2.0 SmartMedia / xD CompactFlash I/II MMC / SD MS / MS PRO Sma[...]

26 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Guidelines T o enhance the per formance 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. ■ Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as equipment or papers. The [...]

Installation Over view 27 Installation Overview Placement and V entilation Requirements Cabinet Fr ont IMPORT ANT : 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 cabine t with front doors, you must leave the doors open when the[...]

28 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cabinet Back The back of the A V cabinet should be open for best operation. If the A V cabinet has a back, the back must have a hole behind the HP Digital Entertainment Center , for air circulation, with a minimum open area of 48.3 cm (19 inches) wide by 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) high. See the following illustration. W[...]

Installation Over view 29 Installation Overview Basic Setup Follow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and printer can be connected at the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera, can b[...]

30 HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In cables. See “T ypical TV Source Connections” on page 79. a Connect the Cable/Antenna In. b Connect the Source 1 In audio/video cables to cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1. c Connect the Source 2 In audio/video cables to cable TV box, digita[...]

Installation Over view 31 Installation Overview Inventor y The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Name Picture Description HP Digital Entertainment Center unit See “Functional Over view” on page 3. Keyboard See “Keyboard” on page 10. Remote control See “Remote Control” on page 14. Cables See “Cables[...]

32 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cables Included Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center come s with the following cables and adapters. Additional cables are sold separately . See “Optional Cables Not Included” on page 33 for additional cables that you may need. Cable Name Description Stereo RCA, red and white ends. Used for Audio Out. Coaxial[...]

Installation Over view 33 Installation Overview Optional Cables Not Included Y ou might need the following extra cabl es (these items are sold separately). Cable Name Max quantity Description Stereo and Video (Composite) 4 RCA: Red, white, yellow ends. Used for TV Source In connector . Stereo 8 RCA: Red and white ends. Used for Audio In/Out connect[...]

34 HP Digital Entertainment Center Additional equipment Y ou must have the following items to set up and properly operate your HP Digital Entertainment Center and system (these items are sold separately): ■ Audio system equipment such as: ■ A V receiver with speakers ■ Powered speakers ■ TV speakers ■ Monitor speakers ■ Video equipment [...]

Connecting Audio Connecting Audio 35 Connecting Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts many different audio options, so und connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, audio setup options for connecting Audio Out and Audio In. T o connect TV Source In audio and video, see “Conn[...]

36 HP Digital Entertainment Center Audio Over view Audio Output Connectors Connector Name Color Description Cable Surround Back Brown: Left Beige: Right Rear speakers in a multichannel audio eight speaker system (7.1). Surround Blue: Left Gray: Right Side speakers in a multichannel audio six or eight speaker system (4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1). Center Subw[...]

Connecting Audio 37 Connecting Audio 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 A V receiver . The HP Digital Entertainment Center has separate Audio In connections (analog). The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital Aud[...]

38 HP Digital Entertainment Center Speaker Configurations Y ou can set up your HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Speaker system Home audio system description Recommended arrangement See: 2 (stereo) T wo speakers: Left speaker , right speaker “2.0 Home Stereo Installation” on page 43 Or “2.1 Pow[...]

Connecting Audio 39 Connecting Audio 6.1 T wo front speakers: Left speaker , right speaker T wo side speakers: surround left speaker , surround right speaker One rear surround back speaker One center speaker One subwoofer If your 6.1 A V receiver has only 5.1 (6) inputs, see the following: “5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46 Or “5.1 Powered S[...]

40 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical Audio Connection Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. Y ou can set up your HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Audio system Description See: TV TV , monitor or display direct audio connection with two speakers “TV Audio Conne[...]

Connecting Audio 41 Connecting Audio TV Audio Connection Y ou can connect your TV , monitor , or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for two-speaker sound. If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a switch for audio and video. Connecting TV Audio T o connect the audio directly to a TV or monitor: ■ Connect[...]

42 HP Digital Entertainment Center A V Receiver Audio Connection Y ou can connect your HP Digital Enter tainment Center to your home stereo or home theater multichannel A V receivers or audio amplifiers using your existing speakers. A V Receiver Equipment Over view Y ou can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Entertainment Center , through [...]

Connecting Audio 43 Connecting Audio 2.0 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home ster eo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. A V receiver/amplifier audio input con[...]

44 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2.1 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1) speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Use this conf iguration for multichannel [...]

Connecting Audio 45 Connecting Audio 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. Y our system may be different. A V receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be [...]

46 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 A V receiver . This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Use this conf iguration for 6.1 and 7.1 A V receivers that u[...]

Connecting Audio 47 Connecting Audio 7.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel (7.1) speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an A V receiver . This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. If your A V receiver suppor ts 7.1 and has only 5.1 input[...]

48 HP Digital Entertainment Center Digital Home Theater Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts digital audio output. ■ For TV and music: two-channel stereo. (Y our A V receiver may separate the audio signal into multiple channels.) ■ For DVD playback: the multiple channel Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS Digital encoded audio signal passes[...]

Connecting Audio 49 Connecting Audio Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT [...]

50 HP Digital Entertainment Center Powered Speaker Audio Connection Y ou can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . An active speaker system must have its own power cord. Y ou may need Y adapter cables (sold separately). Y adapter cables The HP Digital Entertainment Center has RCA-type output connectors[...]

Connecting Audio 51 Connecting Audio 2.1 Powered Speakers T o connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers: Or T o connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: 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 Enter[...]

52 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4.1 Powered Speakers T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Su rround Right, and Surround Left on the back of your HP[...]

Connecting Audio 53 Connecting Audio 5.1 Powered Speakers T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, and Ce[...]

54 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7.1 Powered Speakers Y ou can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, two surround back speakers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to[...]

Connecting Audio 55 Connecting Audio Digital Powered Speakers Y ou 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. Y o[...]

56 HP Digital Entertainment Center T o connect six-channel (5.1 speaker) digital output to a speaker digital input: 1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to a Digital Audio Out connecto r on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center . 2 Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to the speakers. 3 Plug in the speaker sys[...]

Connecting Audio 57 Connecting Audio Monitor Speakers Y ou can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . Y ou may need Y adapter cables. Yo u c a n : ■ Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered monitor speakers. Or ■ C onnect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 monitor speaker output. Monito[...]

58 HP Digital Entertainment Center Audio In Connections Y ou can connect your existi ng home stereo or home theater audio equipment, such as a tape player or turntable, to your HP Digital Enter tainment Center using the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel. The Audio In connection can be used in conjunction with sound recording software (ap[...]

Connecting Audio 59 Connecting Audio FM Radio Antenna The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner . T o connect the FM radio antenna: 1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (T uner) In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial). 2 Y ou may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception. Th[...]

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Connecting Video Out Connecting Video Out 61 Connecting V ideo 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. Y ou must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the HP[...]

62 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out Over view V ideo Out Connection Over view The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video Out. Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV : Standard definition television: ■ Video (composite) ■ S-video ■ 20-pin SCART (using provi[...]

Connecting Video Out 63 Connecting Video Out V ideo Out Connectors (Location, availability , and number of connector s may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) Item Connector T ype Color Cable type Video (composite) RCA jack Y ellow S-video Y/C video 4-pin Black VGA Analog: 15-pin D-sub Vid eo Out Blue Digital Video Out (DVI) Digital: 29-pin D[...]

64 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Display Over view The HP Digital Entertainmen t 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. Y o u[...]

Connecting Video Out 65 Connecting Video Out Using the Remote Contr ol with Y our TV Y ou can use the HP Digital Enter tainment Center remote control to change channels and adjust volume if you have a cable box or satellite receiver , have installed the Infrared T ransmitter cable, and have configured the remote control after initial turn on. Alway[...]

66 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical V ideo Out Connections 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. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matc[...]

Connecting Video Out 67 Connecting Video Out V ideo Out to TV 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 i[...]

68 HP Digital Entertainment Center . DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO R L WIRELESS[...]

Connecting Video Out 69 Connecting Video Out V ideo Out fr om A V Receiver to TV Switching: Switch audio and video through your A V receiver if your A V receiver switches video and has the correct connections. This method gives you the best audio quality , and you can easily switch audio/video inputs through your A V receiver remote. Connectors: Ch[...]

70 HP Digital Entertainment Center . TV Out (through A V receiver) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 TV SOURCE 1 IN [...]

Connecting Video Out 71 Connecting Video Out V ideo Out to Monitor Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor , you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. Y ou will probably not be able to use a remote control as a switch. Connectors: For a monitor , choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables: ■ V[...]

72 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out to TV and Monitor 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. Y ou can use a TV remote control to switch inputs. If your A V re ceiver switches video and has the correct connections, you can connect your TV or monito[...]

Connecting Video Out 73 Connecting Video Out . TV (standard definition shown) and monitor out n If your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, select the correct input on the TV or monitor . DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURR[...]

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Connecting TV Source In Connecting TV Source In 75 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 T ransmitter cable installation is also included. Y ou connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to an exis[...]

76 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source Over view TV Signal Source Over view Y ou must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. The back panel TV Source connectors are: ■ TV Source 1 In ■ TV Source 2 In (select models only) ■ Cable/Antenna In RF TV Sources The back panel connectors are TV Source 1 [...]

Connecting TV Source In 77 Connecting TV Source In TV Source Connectors Over view Y our standard television set- top box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables: ■ Coaxial (RF) ■ Video (composite) ■ S-video Do not switch video types such as connecting S-video In to TV Source 1 and Composite Video In to TV Source 2 [...]

78 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source Connectors (Location, availability , and number of connecto rs may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) Item Connector T ype Color Cable Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left Red: Right Video (composite) TV Source 1 In RCA jack Y ellow S-video (4-pin) TV Source 1 In Y/C video Analog 4-pin Black[...]

Connecting TV Source In 79 Connecting TV Source In T ypical TV Source Connections These are only suggested configuratio ns. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: TV source type Display/video configuration Connector See: Antenna From antenna TV Antenna In “Antenna” on page 80 Cable Ca[...]

80 HP Digital Entertainment Center Antenna Connection (Location, availability , and number of connecto rs may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) Antenna : TV signal source — TV antenna . DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROU[...]

Connecting TV Source In 81 Connecting TV Source In Cable Only If you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or digital cable receiver , do the following to connect the TV signal source: 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . This c[...]

82 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 foll[...]

Connecting TV Source In 83 Connecting TV Source In . TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INF[...]

84 HP Digital Entertainment Center T wo Cable TV Boxes, or T wo Digital Cable Receivers Y ou 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 co nfiguration wi[...]

Connecting TV Source In 85 Connecting TV Source In 6 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 90. 7 Connect the set-top box 2 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 90. . TV signal source — two digi[...]

86 HP Digital Entertainment Center Satellite Connection (Location, availability , and number of connecto rs 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 c[...]

Connecting TV Source In 87 Connecting TV Source In . TV signal source — one satellite receiver DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANS[...]

88 HP Digital Entertainment Center T wo Satellite Receivers Y ou must have two identical satellite receivers from the same source and the HP Di gital 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 T[...]

Connecting TV Source In 89 Connecting TV Source In . TV signal source — two satellite receivers (select models only) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb[...]

90 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared T ransmitter Connection Infrared T r ansmitter Over view 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-to p box such as a digital cable box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center , then[...]

Connecting TV Source In 91 Connecting TV Source In Infrared T ransmitter connection (one set-top box) Infrared T ransmitter connection (two set-top boxes; select models only) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER [...]

92 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared T r ansmitter Installation If you have a cable TV receiver , satellite receiver , or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the Infrared T ransmitter sensor: 1 Route the Infrared T ransmitter cable from the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV , digital cable, or sa[...]

Connecting TV Source In 93 Connecting TV Source In The following illustration shows the Infrared T ransmitter installation. Infrared transmitter to cable, digital cable receiver , or satellite receiver set-top box DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SU[...]

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Connecting V ideo Equipment Connecting Video Equipment 95 Connecting V ideo Equipment This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options. The HP Digital Entertainment Cent[...]

96 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Equipment Over view Connectors (Location, availability , and number of connecto rs may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) Additional cables and the S-video to composite adapter are sold separately . Item Connector T ype Color Cable Audio: TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left Red: Right Vid eo : TV So[...]

Connecting Video Equipment 97 Connecting V ideo Equipment V ideo Equipment Connection Over view Standard video equipment has one or more of the following video out connectors and cables: ■ Coaxial (RF) ■ Composite ■ S-video The type of video cable you need depends on your video equipment: ■ If your video equipment has an S-video jack, you n[...]

98 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical V ideo Equipment Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an ex isting setup of your video equipment. These are only suggested configurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: TV source type [...]

Connecting Video Equipment 99 Connecting V ideo Equipment VCR Connection VCR Direct In Connection Y ou can connect a VCR to record your tapes to the HP Digital Entertainment Center hard disk drive. VCR connection n The HP Digital Entertainment Center is intended for legal purposes only . Some retail VHS tapes have content protection measures that d[...]

100 HP Digital Entertainment Center W all 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 coaxi[...]

Connecting Video Equipment 101 Connecting V ideo Equipment W all to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Enter tainment Center with a splitter) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L [...]

102 HP Digital Entertainment Center W all to set-top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter) DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFR[...]

Connecting Video Equipment 103 Connecting V ideo Equipment V ideo Camera Connection Refer to the HP support W eb site for detailed information about advanced video setup. Go to http://www .hp.com/suppor t and select your model number . See “HP W eb Site Suppor t” on page 157. Connecting a Digital V ideo Camcorder Connectors: Use the 4-pin FireW[...]

104 HP Digital Entertainment Center . Connect a digital video camcorder (front panel) Connect a digital video camcorder (back panel) On / Standby Digital Video Camcorder FireWire Cable (IEEE 1394) DV IN 4-Pin HP Digital Entertainment Center DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO [...]

Connecting Video Equipment 105 Connecting V ideo Equipment Recognizing the digital video camcorder If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera: 1 Start up the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . See “Initial Configuration” on page 121. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel . 3 Click Performance and [...]

106 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting an Analog Camcorder Connecting an analog camera for video input (capture) Connectors: When connecting an analog video camera for input to the HP Digital Entertainment Center , use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Procedure: The following instructio[...]

Connecting the Network Connecting the Network 107 Connecting the Network Y our system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly . The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts many different network options, connections, and configurations. Y ou can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a: ■ Wireless 802.11 b/g network ?[...]

108 HP Digital Entertainment Center Peripheral Connection Over view Fr ont Panel (Location, availability , and number of connectors may var y .) Connector Name Description Behind Upper Right Door HP Personal Media Drive Bay Removable hard disk Behind Lower Right Door 9-in-1 Memor y card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, [...]

Connecting the Network 109 Connecting the Network Back Panel (Location, availability , and number of connector s may vary . Some cables are sold separately .) Connector Name Description Cable USB 2.0 High-speed USB, 4 ports 1394 FireWire (IEEE 1394), 6-pin DV input/output for hard disk drive Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 Wir el es s LA N Removable Ant[...]

110 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical Network Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Inter net, so you can download the T elevision Program Guide and sur f the W eb. These are only suggested configurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches [...]

Connecting the Network 111 Connecting the Network Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna Y ou can connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to a 802.11 b/g wireless network. The transceiver is built in to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . An exter nal antenna is supplied with your system. Y ou must connect this antenna to connect to the wir[...]

112 HP Digital Entertainment Center T o connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: 1 Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable Antenna connector on to the back panel, as shown in the following illustration: 2 Y ou may want to move the end of the antenna away from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to improve your signa[...]

Connecting the Network 113 Connecting the Network Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem T o connect the HP Digital En ter tainment 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 mod[...]

114 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Thr ough a Router 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. Y ou can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if you already have a home network functioning. Refer to your rout[...]

Connecting the Network 115 Connecting the Network USB Device Connection Digital Still Camera The following instructions ap ply 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 . T o connect a digital still camera: 1 T urn on the HP Digital Entertai[...]

116 HP Digital Entertainment Center Other USB Devices Y ou 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 por ts: ■ iPod ■ MP3 player ■ USB drive ■ Exte[...]

Connecting the Network 117 Connecting the Network Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive 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 por t and power connector . The HP Personal Media Drive can also function as [...]

118 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installing an HP Personal Media Drive T o connect an HP Personal Me dia Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: 1 Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is included with the drive (select models only). For instructions about installing and using the HP Personal Media Drive software, refer to the [...]

Connecting the Network 119 Connecting the Network Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive Y ou can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both the amber activity and blue power LEDs are off. T o disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely: 1 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive. 2 Double[...]

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Initial Configuration Initial Configuration 121 Initial Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software, including how to configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. When you complete the procedures in this chapter , you can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center in your hom[...]

122 HP Digital Entertainment Center Star ting the HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the First Time T urn 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) The keyboard comes wit[...]

Initial Configuration 123 Initial Configuration Initial Star tup After you have connected the equipment, 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 T urn on all connected system equipment, such as TVs, set-top boxes, and A V receiver[...]

124 HP Digital Entertainment Center Syncing the Keyboard T est 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 . T o sync the keyboard: 1 After you have made all connections and have perfor m[...]

Initial Configuration 125 Initial Configuration Windows W elcome The system starts and displays the initial Microsoft ® Win do ws ® setup screen for the first power on only . Y ou will need the keyboard to navigate the screens. T o set up Windows for the first time: 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. 2 Cli[...]

126 HP Digital Entertainment Center Media Center First Run 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 for the first power on or unti l the Media Center setup is completed. The wizard includes steps for your network or [...]

Initial Configuration 127 Initial Configuration Optional Media Center Setup This procedure for optional components within the Media Center wizard can be completed at any time; you can define or change these settings using the Media Center settings. In this portion of the Media Center wizard, you will: ■ Configure tuners, TV signal, and T elevisio[...]

128 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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[...]

Initial Configuration 129 Initial Configuration If Y our Connections Don’ t W ork Y ou can use Media Center wi zards to walk you through the connection process: 1 Press Media Center on the remote control. Y ou can also click Star t on the taskbar , and select Media Center . 2 Click Settings . 3 Click one of the following topics: ■ General ■ T[...]

130 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring Audio Y ou may have to optimize your HP Digital Enter tainment Center audio configuration to get the best sound on your audio system. Connecting Headphones Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center comes with a headphones connector (6.5-mm [1/4-inch]) on the front panel. Y ou can connect a mini plug adap[...]

Initial Configuration 131 Initial Configuration Selecting recording devices T o 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 t[...]

132 HP Digital Entertainment Center Adjusting the V olume T o adjust speaker volume, use the: ■ Remote control ■ TV ■ AV r e c e i v e r ■ Buttons on the keyboard ■ V olume knob on the speakers ■ V olume knob on the subwoofer ■ V olume knob on the monitor (if connected) ■ V olume controls within a program, such as the volume buttons[...]

Initial Configuration 133 Initial Configuration Configuring Audio Output Y ou must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to your audio system. Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player . The following table shows which procedures to per[...]

134 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring audio for Media Center T o configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio: 1 Press Media Center on the remote control. Y ou can also click Star t on the taskbar , and select Media Center . 2 Click Settings , General , Media Center Setup , and then Setup your Speakers . The Speaker Setup sc[...]

Initial Configuration 135 Initial Configuration Configuring V ideo Y ou may have to optimize your HP Digital Enter tainment Center video configuration to get the best image on your TV/display screen. Configuring V ideo Output Y ou can configure your HP Digital Enter tainment Center video for dual-display . For instance, you can view the screen on y[...]

136 HP Digital Entertainment Center Dual screen The HP Digital Entertainmen t Center can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor , flat panel monitor , TV , and so on) to the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . The display defaults to the mo nitor after turn on if you have two displays connected. Y ou must set up the TV manually . This is [...]

Initial Configuration 137 Initial Configuration 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 . 10 Select the screen. ■ Dual Screen: T o view the display on your monitor[...]

138 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 Enter tainment Center display to its original resolution. T o disable the TV or monitor dual screen option and view your HP Digital Enterta[...]

Initial Configuration 139 Initial Configuration 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 c[...]

140 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring the System Y ou can customize your HP Digital Enter tainment Center system settings. Plasma TV/Display Image Retention Y our plasma or LCD display may permanently retain an image if a still image is di splayed for prolonged periods (plasma TVs are particularly susceptible to image retention). T o avoi[...]

Initial Configuration 141 Initial Configuration Configuring the Keyboard Buttons Y ou can configure some of your HP Digital Enter tainment Center shortcut keyboard buttons. 1 Click Start on the taskbar , choose Control Panel , and then click Printers and Other Hardware , if it is available. 2 Double-click Keyboard . 3 In the Keyboard Properties win[...]

142 HP Digital Entertainment Center Setting Up V irus Pr otection Y ou should use virus protecti on if you connect to the Internet. Refer to the Software Guide to set up the virus protection software. T ransferring Information from Y our Old PC to Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; sea[...]

Initial Configuration 143 Initial Configuration HP Settings Utility Pr ogram HP provides special utility programs in the HP Digital Entertainment Center Media Center that configure the desktop display , adjust fron t panel brightness, and setup the HP Personal Media Drive. T o use Media Center utility programs: 1 Press Media Center on the remote co[...]

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T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 145 T r oubleshooting This section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Chapter Contents: T o solve audio problems, see “Audio” on page 146. T o solve video problems, see “Video” on page 148. T o solve system problems, see “System[...]

146 HP Digital Entertainment Center Pr oblems and Solutions Audio Find the description that most closely matches your audio problem, and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution I don’ t have sound from my speakers. ■ Use active, powered speakers or speakers with an amplifier . ■ V erify sound cable connections. ■ Check V olume and[...]

Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 147 T roubleshooting The HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn’ t make any sound. ■ Check that the A V receiver or powered sp eakers are tur ned on and are set to the proper input. ■ Increase the volume on the A V receiver or the HP Digital Enter tainment Center remote control. ■ Press the Mute button on the HP D[...]

148 HP Digital Entertainment Center Vi d e o Find the description that most closely matches yo ur problem, and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution I am using a TV with the HP Digital Entertainment Center , but I cannot see anything. ■ Check that the correct input source is selected on the TV . ■ Check that the TV is connected to t[...]

Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 149 T roubleshooting My remote control doesn’ t work. ■ Check that the remote control indicator li ght on the remote lights up when you press a button. If it does not, replace the batteries. ■ Make sure that the batteries for the re mote control are charged and installed correctly . ■ Make sure the front of the r[...]

150 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Find the description that most closely matches yo ur problem, and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution My HP Digital Entertainment Center won’ t turn on at all. ■ When you press the On button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center , the following events should happen: a The HP[...]

T roubleshooting 151 T roubleshooting The HP Digital Entertainment Center (or part of it) doesn’ t seem to be working. ■ The HP Digital Entertainment Center is in standby mode (the On button power indicator light is solid amber). Press the Standby button on the keyboard or the Standby button on the remote control to turn on the unit. ■ Make s[...]

152 HP Digital Entertainment Center When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. ■ Check that the standard keyboard keys and trackball work properly . Or ■ Check the button configuration. T o configure the button: 1 Click Start on the taskbar , and then click Control Panel . 2 Click Printers and Other H[...]

T roubleshooting 153 T roubleshooting The TV or monitor doesn’ t work, even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center appears to. ■ Make sure the TV or monitor is turned on — it has its own Power button. ■ Make sure the proper TV or monitor input is selected. ■ Check the cable connection between the monitor and the HP Digital Entertainme[...]

154 HP Digital Entertainment Center The memory card reader won’ t read my memory cards. ■ The memor y card reader is a device th at 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 [...]

T roubleshooting 155 T roubleshooting My DVD won’ t play . ■ Y ou can put data files on a DVD to stor e them or transfer them to another HP Digital Enter tainment Center . However , data files on a DVD do not play in a DVD player . Rerecord your files to a fi le format that can be read by some DVD players. ■ Check your DVD countr y/region. My[...]

156 HP Digital Entertainment Center Getting Help Help and Suppor t Center For help, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support . The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help information about your HP Digital Enter tainment Center . Here you can find: ■ Links to reinstall drivers. ■ Access t[...]

T roubleshooting 157 T roubleshooting W arranty and Support Guide See the HP Digital Entertainment Center W arranty and Support Guide , included with the documentation, for detailed information on: ■ HP W eb site Suppor t addresses ■ HP Support telephone numbers ■ HP T echnical Suppor t information ■ HP W eb site Online Guide addresses ■ [...]

158 HP Digital Entertainment Center HP T echnical Support Y ou can get help over the telephone from HP . When you call HP T echnical Suppor t, have your model number and serial number available. See the keyboard or the W arranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers. Online Guides Y ou can find online guides and information for your H[...]

T roubleshooting 159 T roubleshooting Updates fr om HP HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). Y ou must be connected to the Internet to receive these updates. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you will not receive these updates. T o turn updates back on: 1 Click Start ,[...]

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Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 161 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Impor tant Information About Recorded TV Pr ograms 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 l[...]

162 HP Digital Entertainment Center Removal T o remove the internal hard disk drive: 1 T urn the HP Digital Enter tainment Center upside down. 2 Remove the hard disk drive cover from the chassis. After loosening the screw , sl ide the hard disk drive in the direction of the screw . 3 Lift up the hard disk drive from the chassis. 4 Disconnect the ha[...]

Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 163 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacement T o replace 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. T ighten the screws an additional half-turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer . 3 Reconnect the [...]

164 HP Digital Entertainment Center 6 T urn the HP Digital Enter tainment Center right side up. 7 Reconnect the power cable and all other cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . 8 T urn on the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . 9 T est the HP Digital Enter tainment Center for proper operation. 10 Recover your system using the recover y disk[...]

Index Index 165 Index Numerics 1000BaseT (Ethernet connection) 110 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 multichan[...]

166 HP Digital Entertainment Center buttons configuring keyboard 141 remote control 14 C 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 camera[...]

Index 167 Index 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 11[...]

168 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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 du[...]

Index 169 Index 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, contacting by telephone 158 HP Web site 157 I image re[...]

170 HP Digital Entertainment Center required configuration 126 setup wizard 125, 128 speaker settings 133 testing system connections 129 troubleshooting 129 utility programs 143 viewing on a second display 136 Media Library, troubleshooting 155 memory card reader location of slots on front panel 5 supported types 5 troubleshooting 154 Memory Stick [...]

Index 171 Index power (On/Standby) button 10, 123 outage, recovery from 151 powered speakers 50, 57 preventing image retention 140 printer 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, protec[...]

172 HP Digital Entertainment Center 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[...]

Index 173 Index 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 14[...]

174 HP Digital Entertainment Center V 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 (illustrat[...]