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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 ........................... 33 Audio Output Connectors ..................................34 Sound Connector Jacks......................................35 Speaker Types..................................................35 Speaker Configurations .....................................36 Functional Overview ............................ 3 Front Panel ........................................................ 3 Memory Card Reader ......................................... 5 Back Panel......................................................... 6 Typical Audio Connection ....................38 TV Audio Connection ...........................39 Connecting TV Audio ........................................39 Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center .......................... 9 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 Out Connections........................55 FM Radio Antenna ..............................56 Basic Setup ........................................ 27 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center ..... 27 Inventory ........................................... 29 Cables Included ............................................... 30 Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Audio Overview .................................34 Connecting Video Out..................... 57 Video Out Overview ...........................58 Video Out Connection Overview ........................ 58 Video Out Connectors....................................... 59 Component Video Settings................................. 60 TV Display Overview ........................................ 60 Audio and Video Switching Overview................. 61 Using the Remote Control with Your TV ............... 61 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 One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) ..............................................89 Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers........................................................91 Typical Video Out Connections ............62 Video Out to TV ..................................63 Video Out from AV Receiver to TV .......65 Video Out to Monitor ..........................67 Video Out to TV and Monitor ..............68 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 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 Connecting Video Equipment.........101 Video Equipment Overview .............. 102 Connectors .................................................... 102 Video Equipment Connection Overview............. 103 Typical TV Source Connections.............78 Antenna Connection............................80 Antenna (NTSC) ............................................... 80 Antenna (ATSC) ............................................... 81 Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)................................ 82 Typical Video Equipment Connections 104 VCR Connection ................................ 105 VCR Direct In Connection ................................ 105 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable ............ 106 Video Camera Connection ................ 109 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ............. 109 Connecting an Analog Camcorder ................... 112 iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting the Network ...............113 Peripheral Connection Overview ...... 114 Typical Network Connections ........... 116 Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna ......................................... 117 Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem....... 119 Connecting Through a Router ........... 120 USB Device Connection ..................... 121 Digital Still Camera......................................... 121 Other USB Devices ......................................... 122 Configuring Video.............................140 Configuring Video Output................................140 Dual screen....................................................140 Adjusting the Desktop Display ..........................143 Adjusting the Display in Media Center ..............144 DVD Playback ................................................145 Adjusting the Display from the Desktop..............145 HDTV Overscan Configuration .........................147 Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels .................................................148 Tuning the Desktop Display ..............................148 Configuring the System .....................150 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons.....................150 Registering with HP .........................................151 Setting Up Virus Protection ...............................151 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center ...............152 Installing Software ..........................................153 Utility Programs ..............................................153 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive ................................... 123 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive............... 124 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive........ 125 Initial Configuration ......................127 Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time.................. 128 Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ............ 128 Initial Startup.................................................. 129 Synchronizing 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............................................... 132 If Your Connections Don't Work ....................... 133 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness....... 134 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............................ 135 Connecting Headphones ................................. 135 Connecting a Microphone ............................... 135 Adjusting the Volume ...................................... 136 Configuring Audio Output ............................... 138 Table of Contents v Table of Contents Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...... 175 Safeguarding Recorded TV programs................ 175 Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive................ 175 Removing the Hard Disk Drive.......................... 176 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive.......................... 177 Index ........................................... 179 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. It is a good idea to keep the original packaging box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Chapter Contents: "Functional Overview" on page 3 "Keyboard" on page 10 "Remote Contro ...