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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 Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center............................ 9 Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center............................ 9 Typical Audio Connection ......................40 TV Audio Connection ............................41 Connecting TV Audio ............................................41 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 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 Powered Speaker Audio Connection .....50 Safety Information ..........................19 AC Power Safety Warnings ................................... 19 Installation Overview .....................21 System Audio/Video Connections......... 22 System Integration ................................................ 22 System Diagram ................................................... 24 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 .................................................57 Audio In Connections ............................58 FM Radio Antenna ................................59 Installation Guidelines ......................... 26 Placement and Ventilation Requirements .................. 27 Basic Setup .......................................... 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..................... 61 Video Out Overview ............................62 Video Out Connection Overview ............................ 62 Video Out Connectors........................................... 63 TV Display Overview ............................................ 64 Audio and Video Switching Overview..................... 64 Using the Remote Control with Your TV ................... 65 Using the SCART Adapter...................................... 65 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 ..............66 Video Out to TV....................................67 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV ........69 Video Out to Monitor ...........................71 Video Out to TV and Monitor................72 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 .............................. 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 ................. 75 TV Source Overview .............................76 TV Signal Source Overview ................................... 76 TV Source Connectors Overview ............................ 77 TV Source Connectors ........................................... 78 Typical TV Source Connections ..............79 Antenna Connection .............................80 Antenna .............................................................. 80 Cable Only.......................................................... 81 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver ........... 82 Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers .............................. 84 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive ................... 117 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive ................... 118 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive............ 119 Satellite Connection ..............................86 One Satellite Receiver ........................................... 86 Two Satellite Receivers .......................................... 88 Infrared Transmitter Connection............90 Infrared Transmitter Overview ................................ 90 Infrared Transmitter Installation............................... 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 Startup...................................................... 123 Syncing the Keyboard......................................... 124 Troubleshooting............................ 145 Problems and Solutions ......................146 Getting Help .......................................156 Help and Support Center .....................................156 HP Support ........................................................156 Warranty and Support Guide ..............................157 Updates from HP ................................................159 Microsoft Web Site .............................................159 Windows Welcome ............................ 125 Media Center First Run....................... 126 Required Media Center Setup .............................. 126 Optional Media Center Setup .............................. 127 If Your Connections Don't Work ........................... 129 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness .......... 129 Configuring Audio ............................. 130 Connecting Headphones ..................................... 130 Connecting a Microphone ................................... 130 Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 132 Configuring Audio Output ................................... 133 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...... 161 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs...................................................161 Procedure ..........................................................161 Configuring Video.............................. 135 Configuring Video Output ................................... 135 Dual screen ....................................................... 136 Adjusting the Desktop Display .............................. 139 Tuning the Desktop Display.................................. 139 Index ........................................... 165 Configuring the System...................... 140 Plasma TV/Display Image Retention...................... 140 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ........................ 141 Registering with HP............................................. 141 Setting Up Virus Protection................................... 142 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center............. 142 Installing Software .............................................. 142 HP Settings Utility Program .................................. 143 Table of Contents v Table of Contents Audio................................................................146 Video ................................................................148 System ..............................................................150 vi HP Digital Entertainment Center Before You Begin Welcome Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in control of your complete home entertainment experience. Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and record your favorite TV shows. Use a television program guide without a monthly fee. Capture, personalize, and create DVDs of your home movies, and back up your photos, music, or favorite TV programs onto DVD. Use other entertainment equipment -- like a TV, AV receiver, satellite receiver, and digital camera -- with the HP Digital Entertainment Center to create an integrated system. Access all of your TV programs, videos, pictures, music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft® 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 Digit ...