User ManualTable of ContentsWarnings and Notes2Table of Contents3Before You Begin7Welcome7Benefits and Features8Benefits8Product features8Functional Overview9Front Panel9Memory Card Reader11Back Panel12Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center15Cleaning the Keyboard and Trackball15Keyboard16Wireless Keyboard Operation18Replacing the Keyboard Batteries19Remote Control20Remote Control Buttons20Remote Control Operation22Installing the Remote Control Batteries22Safety Information23AC Power Safety Warnings23Installation Overview25System Audio/Video Connections26System Integration26System Diagram28Back Panel28Front Panel29Installation Guidelines30Placement and Ventilation Requirements31Cabinet Front31Cabinet Back32Wall Clearance32Basic Setup33Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center33Inventory35Cables Included36Optional Cables Not Included37Additional equipment38Connecting cables38Connecting Audio39Audio Overview40Audio Output Connectors40Sound Connector Jacks41Speaker Types41Audio amplifiers41Speaker Configurations42Typical Audio Connection44TV Audio Connection45Connecting TV Audio45AV Receiver Audio Connection46AV Receiver Equipment Overview462.0 Home Stereo Installation472.1 Home Stereo Installation484.1 Home Theater Audio495.1 Home Theater Audio507.1 Home Theater Audio51Digital Home Theater Audio52Powered Speaker Audio Connection54Y adapter cables542.1 Powered Speakers554.1 Powered Speakers565.1 Powered Speakers577.1 Powered Speakers58Digital Powered Speakers59Monitor Speakers60Audio Out Connections61FM Radio Antenna62Connecting Video Out63Video Out Overview64Video Out Connection Overview64Video Out Connectors65Component Video Settings66TV Display Overview66Audio and Video Switching Overview67Using the Remote Control with Your TV67Typical Video Out Connections68Video Out to TV69Video Out from AV Receiver to TV71Video Out to Monitor73Video Out to TV and Monitor74Connecting TV Source In77TV Source Overview78TV Signal Source Overview78NTSC Standard TV78ATSC high-definition TV79Connecting an ATSC antenna79Additional HDTV Information80What is HDTV?80About digital TV in Media Center80TV Source Connectors Overview81Connecting a set-top box81TV Source Connectors82Typical TV Source Connections84Antenna Connection86Antenna (NTSC)86Antenna (ATSC)87Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)88Cable Connection89Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)89One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)90Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)92Cable Only (NTSC)94One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC)95Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers97Satellite Connection99One Satellite Receiver (NTSC)99Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC)101Infrared Transmitter Connection103Infrared Transmitter Overview103Infrared Transmitter Installation105Connecting Video Equipment107Video Equipment Overview108Connectors108Video Equipment Connection Overview109DVD player109Typical Video Equipment Connections110VCR Connection111VCR Direct In Connection111Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable112Video Camera Connection115Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder115Recognizing the digital video camcorder117Connecting an Analog Camcorder118Connecting an analog camera for video input (capture)118Connecting the Network119Peripheral Connection Overview120Front Panel120Back Panel121Typical Network Connections122Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna123Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem125Connecting Through a Router126USB Device Connection127Digital Still Camera127Other USB Devices128Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive129Installing an HP Personal Media Drive130Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility130Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive131Initial Configuration133Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time134Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)134Initial Startup135Synchronizing the Keyboard136Windows Welcome137Initial Setup Wait Time137Media Center First Run138Required Setup138Optional Setup138If Your Connections Don’t Work139Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness140Configuring Audio141Connecting Headphones141Connecting a Microphone141Selecting recording devices142Adjusting the Volume142Configuring Audio Output144Configuring audio for Media Center145Configuring audio for the DVD player145Configuring Video146Configuring Video Output146Dual screen146Viewing the screen image on a second display147Disabling the dual screen option148Disconnecting the TV149Adjusting the Desktop Display149Adjusting the Display in Media Center150DVD Playback151Adjusting the Display from the Desktop151HDTV Overscan Configuration153Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels154Tuning the Desktop Display154Adjusting the Video Image155Configuring the System156Configuring the Keyboard Buttons156Registering with HP157Setting Up Virus Protection157Changing the Virus Scan Time for Your Norton Internet Security Program157Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center158Installing Software159Utility Programs159HP Settings159System utilities160Using Standby Mode and Quick Resume Mode160Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting161Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power Setting161Using the Media Center Optimization Utility163Troubleshooting165Problems and Solutions166Audio166Video168System170Getting Help176Help and Support Center176HP Support176Warranty and Support Guide177HP Web Site Support177HP Customer Care178Online Guides178Application and System Recovery Programs178Updates from HP179Microsoft Web Site179Replacing the Hard Disk Drive181Safeguarding Recorded TV programs181Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive181Removing the Hard Disk Drive182Replacing the Hard Disk Drive183Index185Size: 8.47 MBPages: 194Language: EnglishOpen manual