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A note describes important information you need. n Table of Contents Before You Begin ..............................1 Welcome .............................................................. 1 Benefits and Features .............................................. 2 Connecting Audio ........................... 35 Audio Output Connectors ......................................36 Sound Connector Jacks..........................................37 Speaker Types......................................................37 Speaker Configurations .........................................38 Functional Overview.............................. 3 Front Panel ............................................................ 3 Memory Card Reader ............................................. 5 Back Panel............................................................. 6 Typical Audio Connection ......................40 TV Audio Connection ............................41 Connecting TV Audio ............................................41 Keyboard ............................................ 10 Wireless Keyboard Operation ............................... 12 Replacing the Keyboard Batteries ........................... 13 Remote Control .................................... 14 Remote Control Buttons.......................................... 14 Remote Control Operation ..................................... 16 Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..................... 17 AV Receiver Audio Connection ..............42 AV Receiver Equipment Overview ...........................42 2.0 Home Stereo Installation ..................................43 2.1 Home Stereo Installation ..................................44 4.1 Home Theater Audio .......................................45 5.1 Home Theater Audio .......................................46 7.1 Home Theater Audio .......................................47 Digital Home Theater Audio ...................................48 Safety Information ..........................19 AC Power Safety Warnings ................................... 19 Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center........... 21 Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center ........... 21 Powered Speaker Audio Connection .....50 2.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................51 4.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................52 5.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................53 7.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................54 Digital Powered Speakers ......................................55 Monitor Speakers .................................................56 Installation Overview .....................23 System Audio/Video Connections......... 24 System Integration ................................................ 24 System Diagram ................................................... 26 Installation Guidelines ........................................... 28 Audio In Connections ............................57 FM Radio Antenna ................................58 Basic Set Up......................................... 29 Setting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center ......... 29 Inventory............................................. 31 Cables Included ................................................... 32 Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Audio Overview ...................................36 Connecting Video Out..................... 59 Video Out Overview ............................60 Video Out Connection Overview ............................ 60 Video Output Connectors ...................................... 61 Component Video Settings..................................... 62 TV Display Overview ............................................ 63 Audio and Video Switching Overview..................... 63 Using the Remote Control with Your TV ................... 64 Connecting Video Equipment...........95 Video Equipment Overview.................. 96 Connectors ..........................................................96 Video Equipment Connection Overview...................97 Typical Video Equipment Connections ......................................... 98 VCR Connection.................................... 99 VCR Direct in Connection ......................................99 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable................ 100 Typical Video Out Connections ..............65 Video Out to TV....................................66 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV ........68 Video Out to Monitor ...........................70 Video Out to TV and Monitor................71 Video Camera Connection .................. 103 Connecting a Digital Video Camera ..................... 103 Connecting an Analog Camcorder ....................... 106 Connecting the Network ...............107 Peripheral Connection Overview ........ 108 Typical Network Connections ............. 110 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna .............................. 111 Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem......... 113 Connecting Through a Router ............. 114 USB Device Connection ....................... 115 Digital Still Camera............................................. 115 Other USB Devices ............................................. 116 Connecting TV Source In ................. 73 TV Source Overview .............................74 TV Signal Source Overview ................................... 74 TV Source Connectors Overview ............................ 74 TV Source Connectors ........................................... 75 Typical TV Source Connections ..............77 Cable Connection..................................78 Cable Only.......................................................... 78 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver ........... 80 Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers .............................. 82 Satellite Connection ..............................84 One Satellite Receiver ........................................... 84 Two Satellite Receivers .......................................... 86 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive ................... 117 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive ................... 118 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive............ 119 Infrared Transmitter Connection............88 Infrared Transmitter Overview ................................ 88 Infrared Transmitter Installation............................... 90 Antenna Connection .............................92 iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Initial Configuration ......................121 Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time ..................... 122 Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ................ 122 Initial Start Up .................................................... 122 Syncing the Keyboard......................................... 123 Troubleshooting............................ 141 Problems and Solutions ......................142 Getting Help .......................................151 Help and Support Center .....................................151 HP Support ........................................................151 Warranty and Support Guide ..............................152 Updates from HP ................................................154 Microsoft Web Site .............................................154 Windows Welcome ............................ 125 Media Center First-Run....................... 126 Required Set-up .................................................. 126 Optional Set-up .................................................. 127 If Your Connections Don't Work ........................... 128 Register with HP ................................................. 129 Set up Virus Protection ........................................ 129 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness .......... 129 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive ................................... 155 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs ....................................155 Procedure ..........................................................155 Configuring Audio ............................. 130 Connecting Headphones ..................................... 130 Connecting a Microphone ................................... 130 Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 131 Configuring Audio Output ................................... 132 Index ........................................... 159 Configuring Video.............................. 134 Configuring Video Output ................................... 134 Adjusting the Desktop Display .............................. 137 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ........................ 138 Transferring Old PC Information to Your New HP Digital Entertainment Center ................ 138 Installing Software .............................................. 139 Utility Programs .................................................. 139 Table of Contents v Table of Contents Audio................................................................142 Video ................................................................143 System ..............................................................145 vi HP Digital Entertainment Center Before You Begin Welcome Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in control of your complete home entertainment experience. Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and record your favorite TV shows, 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, satellite receiver, and digital camera, with the HP Digital Entertainment Center to create an integrated entertainment system. Access all of your TV programs, videos, pictures, music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft's Media Center software and the remote control. This User's Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center to use with your audio/video system. Chapter Contents: "Functional Overview" on page 3 "Keyboard" on page 10 "Remote Control" on page 14 The HP Digital Entertainment Center Before You Begin 1 Before You Begin 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 complementary programming guide (no charge). Wakes from standby to record scheduled shows. Bu ...