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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 Inventory ............................................29 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 Connecting Audio ...................33 Audio Overview ..................................34 Audio Output Connectors....................................34 Sound Connector Jacks .......................................35 Speaker Types ...................................................35 Speaker Configurations ......................................36 Typical Audio Connection.....................38 TV Audio Connection ...........................39 Connecting TV Audio..........................................39 Keyboard ........................................... 10 Wireless Keyboard Operation ............................. 12 Replacing the Keyboard Batteries......................... 13 AV Receiver Audio Connection .............40 AV Receiver Equipment Overview ........................40 2.0 Home Stereo Installation ...............................41 2.1 Home Stereo Installation ...............................42 4.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................43 5.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................44 7.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................45 Digital Home Theater Audio ................................46 Remote Control ................................... 14 Remote Control Buttons ....................................... 14 Remote Control Operation .................................. 16 Installing the Remote Control Batteries .................. 16 Safety Information................. 17 AC Power Safety Warnings ................................ 17 Powered Speaker Audio Connection ....48 2.1 Powered Speakers .......................................49 4.1 Powered Speakers .......................................50 5.1 Powered Speakers .......................................51 7.1 Powered Speakers .......................................52 Digital Powered Speakers ...................................53 Monitor Speakers...............................................54 Installation Overview ............ 19 System Audio/Video Connections ....... 20 System Integration.............................................. 20 System Diagram ................................................ 22 Installation Guidelines ........................ 24 Placement and Ventilation Requirements ............... 25 Audio In Connections ...........................55 FM Radio Antenna...............................56 Basic Setup ......................................... 27 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center.......................... 27 Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Cables Included .................................................30 Connecting Video Out ............ 57 Video Out Overview ...........................58 Video Out Connection Overview ......................... 58 Video Out Connectors ........................................ 59 Component Video Settings .................................. 60 TV Display Overview.......................................... 61 Audio and Video Switching Overview .................. 61 Using the Remote Control with Your TV................. 62 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) ...........................89 Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers...............................91 Satellite Connection............................. 93 One Satellite Receiver (NTSC) .............................93 Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC) ............................95 Infrared Transmitter Connection .......... 97 Infrared Transmitter Overview..............................97 Infrared Transmitter Installation ............................99 Typical Video Out Connections.............63 Video Out to TV...................................64 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV .......66 Video Out to Monitor ..........................68 Video Out to TV and Monitor...............69 Connecting Video Equipment ............................101 Video Equipment Overview............... 102 Connectors...................................................... 102 Video Equipment Connection Overview .............. 103 Connecting TV Source In ......... 71 TV Source Overview ............................72 TV Signal Source Overview................................. 72 Additional HDTV Information............................... 74 TV Source Connectors Overview.......................... 75 TV Source Connectors ........................................ 76 Typical Video Equipment Connections ...................................... 104 VCR Connection................................. 105 VCR Direct In Connection.................................. 105 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable ............. 106 Typical TV Source Connections .............78 Antenna Connection ............................80 Antenna (NTSC) ................................................ 80 Antenna (ATSC)................................................. 81 Antenna (NTSC and ATSC) ................................. 82 Video Camera Connection ................. 109 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder .............. 109 Connecting an Analog Camcorder..................... 112 Connecting the Network .......113 Peripheral Connection Overview ....... 114 Typical Network Connections ............ 116 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna ............................. 117 Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem........ 119 Cable Connection ................................83 Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)...................... 83 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC).............................. 84 Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)................ 86 Cable Only (NTSC)............................................ 88 iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Through a Router ............ 120 USB Device Connection...................... 121 Digital Still Camera .......................................... 121 Other USB Devices........................................... 122 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive .................. 123 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive ................ 124 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive ......... 125 Configuring the System .....................154 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ......................154 Registering with HP ..........................................155 Setting Up Virus Protection ................................155 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center .............155 Installing Software............................................156 Utility Programs................................................156 Initial Configuration ............. 127 Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time.................... 128 Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial).............. 128 Initial Startup ................................................... 129 Syncing the Keyboard ...................................... 130 Troubleshooting....................159 Problems and Solutions .....................160 Audio .............................................................160 Video .............................................................162 System ............................................................164 Windows Welcome ........................... 131 Media Center First Run...................... 132 Required Setup ................................................ 132 Optional Setup ................................................ 133 If Your Connections Don't Work ........................ 135 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness........ 135 Getting Help......................................170 Help and Support Center ..................................170 HP Support......................................................170 Warranty and Support Guide ............................171 Updates from HP..............................................173 Microsoft Web Site ..........................................173 Configuring Audio ............................ 136 Connecting Headphones .................................. 136 Connecting a Microphone ................................ 136 Adjusting the Volume........................................ 138 Configuring Audio Output................................. 139 Configuring Video ............................ 141 Configuring Video Output ................................. 141 Dual screen ..................................................... 142 Adjusting the Desktop Display ........................... 144 Adjusting the Display in Media Center................ 145 DVD Playback ................................................. 148 Appendix A: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive....................175 Important Information About Recorded TV Programs ....................................175 Procedure .......................................................175 Index ...................................179 Table of Contents v Table of Contents Adjusting the Display from the Desktop ...............149 HDTV Overscan Configuration...........................150 Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels...................................................151 Tuning the Desktop Display ...............................151 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 -- ...