HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center инструкция обслуживания

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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center
- название производителя и год производства оборудования HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта HP (Hewlett-Packard), в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    HP Digital Enter tainment Center User ’ s Guide[...]

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    The only warranties for HP products and ser vices are set forth in the express warranty statements accompan ying such products and ser vices. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty . HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the us e or[...]

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    T able of Contents T able of Contents iii T able of Contents Before Y ou Begin .............................. 1 Welcome .............................................................. 1 Benefits and Features ........... ................................... 2 Functional Overview .............................. 3 Front Panel ......................... ..[...]

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    iv HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting V ideo Out ..................... 59 Video Out Over view ............................ 60 Video Out Connection Overvi ew ............................ 60 Video Output Connectors .... .................... .............. 61 Component Video Settings ... .................... .............. 62 TV Display Overvi[...]

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    T able of Contents v T able of Contents Initial Configuration ...................... 121 Starting the HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the First Time ..................... 122 Installing the Keyboard Batter ies (Initial) ................ 122 Initial Start Up .................. .................... .............. 122 Syncing the Keyboard .......[...]

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    vi HP Digital Entertainment Center[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin Before Y ou Begin 1 Before Y ou Begin We l c o m e Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Y our HP Digital Enter tainment 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 , an[...]

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    2 HP Digital Entertainment Center Benefits and Features Benefits ■ Complete home digital en tertainment solution for your living room. ■ W atch, pause, and replay live TV on one channel while recording another (select models only). ■ Schedule future recordings with the complementar y programming guide (no charge). ■ W akes from standby to r[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 3 Before Y ou Begin Functional Over view Fr ont Panel The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel. Y our model might not have all features. Front panel Item Function Comments Power button and LED Press and hold button four seconds to turn off. Push for standby . Solid blue: On Solid amber: Stan[...]

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    4 HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 Memor y card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, CompactFlash I/II, Micro drive, MS/MS-Pro USB 2.0 (2) Card readers behind lower right door LED: Green (with media inserted) Off (no media inserted) See “Memor y Card Reader” on page 5. Media info display Front-panel text content displayed from Media Center Behi[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 5 Before Y ou Begin Memor y Card Reader The HP Digital Entertainment Center card readers are on the front panel, located behind a door . Four horizontal card slots accept memor y cards. An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader activity when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is reading or writing data. W ait unt[...]

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    6 HP Digital Entertainment Center Back Panel The following illustration shows the HP Di gital Entertainment Center back panel. (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) Item Connector T ype Color Supported format Audio In (Source 4) RCA jacks White: left Red: right Analog Stereo Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Surround Back RCA jacks Brown: left Bei[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 7 Before Y ou Begin Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF 5.1 only Vid eo Ou t (Composite) RCA jack Y ellow Analog S-video Out Y/C video 4-pin Black Analog: Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz Component Video Out (interlaced or progressive scan) 3 RCA jacks Green: Y Blue: Pb Red: Pr Analog: Default: 480i; all-interlaced display up to 1080i, [...]

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    8 HP Digital Entertainment Center Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ-45 N/A 10/100/1000 Wireless LAN Removable Antenna Gold 802.11b/g LEDs (2) Activity: Blinks when transmits/ receives data Link: Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected. Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning. Wireless LAN 802.11b, 802.11g Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: lef[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 9 Before Y ou Begin S-video TV Source 2 In (select models only) Y/C video Analog 4-pin Black Analog: Up to 1,024 x 768 @ 60 Hz Cable/Antenna in 2 (select models only) Coaxial Silver RF Infrared T ransmitter Out 2 outputs 1/8-inch mini- jack Silver IR Blaster Remote infrared AC In AC 110–240V 50–60 Hz Black Power Item Connector[...]

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    10 HP Digital Entertainment Center Keyboard The following illustration shows the HP Digi tal Entertainment Center wireless keyboard. The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right. Icon Item Description On/Standby T urns HP Digital Entertainment Center on, when in Standby . Places HP Digital Entertainm[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 11 Before Y ou Begin E-mail Opens an Internet e-mail page. Messenger Opens your messenger program. Minimize Minimizes Media Center application. Maximize Maximizes Media Center application. Media Center Starts Media Center . Previous Selects media previous track. Play Plays media. Pause P auses media. Next Selects next media track.[...]

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    12 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wireless Keyboard Operation Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard Connect button, behind the lower-left door of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel, has an LED that indicate[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 13 Before Y ou Begin Replacing the Keyboard Batteries Keep spare batteries on hand. Batter y life will var y with the use of the system. 1 Slide the batter y cover off the back of the keyboard. 2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the batter y positive and negative ends are inserted correctly! 3 Replace the batter y co[...]

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    14 HP Digital Entertainment Center Remote Contr ol Remote Contr ol Buttons (Features and location may vary .) A Standby Puts the HP Digital Entertainment Center into and out of a power- reduced standby state. It does not turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center off. BD V D Menu Opens Play DVD window in Media Center or opens the main menu of a DVD m[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 15 Before Y ou Begin SKIP FWD STOP PLA Y MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS RADIO TV DVD MENU P AUSE REPLA Y REW RECORD A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE AF TP l a y Plays the selected media. US t o p Stops the selected media. VF w d (Fast-for ward) moves media for ward (press button for three speeds). WS k i p M[...]

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    16 HP Digital Entertainment Center Remote Contr ol Operation Use the remote control to open the Media Center program; view TV , record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. See “Using the Remote Control” in the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide for detailed instructions on using the features[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 17 Before Y ou Begin Installing the Remote Contr ol Batteries 1 Slide the batter y cover off the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided). Make sure the batter y positive and negative ends are inserted correctly! 3 Replace the batter y cover . 4 T est the remote control by pressing any key . Th[...]

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    18 HP Digital Entertainment Center[...]

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    Safety Information Safety Information 19 Safety Information Read Instructions before installing or operating your HP Digital Entertainment Center . Follow the instructions provided. Heed all safety warnings and notes. Refer to the W arranty and Support Guide for additional safety information. AC Power Safety W arnings Use the right AC source. The p[...]

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    20 HP Digital Entertainment Center This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to eart h, according to IEC 60950). Ground your system. T o reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The groundi[...]

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    Safety Information 21 Safety Information Cleaning the HP Digital Enter tainment Center The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requires special care when cleaning. T o clean the HP Digital Entertainment Center , follow these steps: 1 T urn off the HP Digital Entert ainment Center and connected equipment. 2 Unplug the HP Di[...]

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    22 HP Digital Entertainment Center[...]

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    Installation Overview Installation Over view 23 Installation Over view This chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio/video (A V) equipment in detail. Y ou may find connection details that won’t be in the basic Start Here Booklet. The S tart Here Booklet works with [...]

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    24 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Audio/V ideo Connections System Integration The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many functions into one unit: ■ An Internet connection through a wireless or wired network, using an Internet ser vice provider , allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to access the T elevision Program Guide [...]

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    Installation Over view 25 Installation Overview The following illustration shows the audio and video signal routed from the satellite or cable receiver source to the HP Digital Entertainment Center , then through an A V receiver to your TV : Audio/Video flow Set-top-box Infrared T ransmitter Download TV Program Guide Audio TV Source Data Remote Con[...]

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    26 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Diagram Back Panel (Configurations may vary .) DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY LINK CABLE/ANT. IN FM A[...]

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    Installation Over view 27 Installation Overview Fr ont Panel (Configurations may vary .) The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation: On /Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center z545 HI SPEED USB 2.0 SmartMedia / xD CompactFlash I/II MMC / SD MS / MS PRO SmartMedia / xD CompactFlash I/I[...]

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    28 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installation Guidelines T o enhance the per formance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center: ■ This product is heavy . Exercise caution when lifting or moving. ■ Installing your HP Digital Entertainment Center in an open back A V cabinet is required. Use of an open front cabinet is highly [...]

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    Installation Over view 29 Installation Overview Basic Set Up Follow the steps in the Start Here Booklet to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and printer can be connected at the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera, can [...]

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    30 HP Digital Entertainment Center 5 Connect the TV Source 1 In audio/video cables to cable TV , digital cable, or satellite receiver set-top- box 1. See “T ypical TV Source Connections” on page 77. a Cable/antenna. b Cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver with stereo audio and video: S-video, composite, or coaxial. c Connect th[...]

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    Installation Over view 31 Installation Overview Inventor y The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Name Picture Description HP Digital Entertainment Center unit See “Functional Over view” on page 3. Keyboard See “Keyboard” on page 10. Remote control See “Remote Control” on page 14. Cables See “Cables[...]

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    32 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cables Included Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center comes with the following cables. Y ou must purchase additional cables separately . See “Optional Cables not Included” on page 33 for additional cables that you may need. Cable Name Description Stereo RCA Red, White ends. Used for Audio Out. DVI-D Digital v[...]

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    Installation Over view 33 Installation Overview Optional Cables not Included Y ou might need the following extra cables (these items are not provided with the HP Digital Entertainment Center). Cable Name Max quantity Description Stereo and Video (Composite) 4 RCA Red, White, Y ellow ends. Used for TV Source In connector . Stereo 8 RCA Red, White en[...]

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    34 HP Digital Entertainment Center Additional equipment Y ou must have the following items to set up and properly operate your system (these items are not provided with the HP Digital Entertainment Center): ■ Audio system equipment such as: ■ A V receiver with speakers ■ Powered speakers ■ TV speakers ■ Monitor speakers ■ Video equipmen[...]

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    Connecting Audio Connecting Audio 35 Connecting Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts many different audio options, so und connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, audio setup option s for connecting audio out and audio in. T o connect TV Source In audio and video, see “Con[...]

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    36 HP Digital Entertainment Center Audio Over view Audio Output Connectors DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 WIRELES[...]

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    Connecting Audio 37 Connecting Audio Sound Connector Jacks The audio connectors are RC A type jacks that connect from the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV , powered speakers or an A V receiver . The HP Digital Entertainment Center has separate Audio In connections (analog). The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital Aud[...]

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    38 HP Digital Entertainment Center Speaker Configurations Y ou can set up your HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Speaker system Home audio system description Recommended arrangement See: 2 (stereo) T wo speakers: Left speaker , right speaker “2.0 Home Stereo Installation” on page 43 Or “2.1 Pow[...]

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    Connecting Audio 39 Connecting Audio 6.1 T wo front speakers: left speaker , right speaker T wo side speakers: surround left speaker , surround right speaker One rear surround back speaker One center speaker One subwoofer If your 6.1 A V receiver has only 5.1 (6) inputs, see the following: “5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46 Or “5.1 Powered S[...]

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    40 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical Audio Connection Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. Y ou can set up your HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Audio system Description See: TV TV , monitor or display direct audio connection with two speakers. “TV Audio Conn[...]

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    Connecting Audio 41 Connecting Audio TV Audio Connection Y ou can connect your TV , monitor or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for two speaker sound. If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a switch for audio and video. Connecting TV Audio T o connect a TV , monitor or display audio directly: ■ Connec[...]

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    42 HP Digital Entertainment Center A V Receiver Audio Connection Y ou can connect your HP Digital Enter tainment Center to your home stereo or home theater multichannel A V Receivers or audio amplifiers using your existing speakers. A V Receiver Equipment Over view Y ou can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Entertainment Center , through [...]

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    Connecting Audio 43 Connecting Audio 2.0 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home ster eo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Receiver/amplifier audio input connect[...]

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    44 HP Digital Entertainment Center 2.1 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1) speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers connected through a home stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Receiver/amplifier audio input connectors[...]

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    Connecting Audio 45 Connecting Audio 4.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio four-channel 4/4.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier . This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labe[...]

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    46 HP Digital Entertainment Center 5.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an A V Receiver . This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. Use this conf iguration for 6.1 and 7.1 A V Receivers that upmi[...]

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    Connecting Audio 47 Connecting Audio 7.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an A V Receiver . This is only a suggested configuration. Y our system may be different. If your A V receiver suppor ts 7.1 and has only 5.1 inputs,[...]

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    48 HP Digital Entertainment Center Digital Home Theater Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts digital audio output. ■ For TV and music: two-channel stereo. (Y our A V receiver may separate the audio signal into multiple channels.) ■ For DVD playback: the multiple channel Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS Digital encoded audio signal passes[...]

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    Connecting Audio 49 Connecting Audio Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT [...]

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    50 HP Digital Entertainment Center Powered Speaker Audio Connection Y ou can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . An active speaker system must have its own power cord. Y ou may need Y adapter cables. Y adapter cables The HP Digital Entertainment Center has RCA type output connectors. Y ou may need to[...]

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    Connecting Audio 51 Connecting Audio 2.1 Powered Speakers T o connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers: Or T o connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cable to the Front Right and Front Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center . [...]

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    52 HP Digital Entertainment Center 4.1 Powered Speakers T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment [...]

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    Connecting Audio 53 Connecting Audio 5.1 Powered Speakers T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, Center on the back of yo[...]

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    54 HP Digital Entertainment Center 7.1 Powered Speakers Y ou can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . T o connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, two surround back speakers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to[...]

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    Connecting Audio 55 Connecting Audio Digital Powered Speakers Y ou can install a digital audio system with up to two front speakers, two surround speakers, two surround back speakers, a center speaker , and a subwoofer to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. Y o[...]

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    56 HP Digital Entertainment Center Monitor Speakers Y ou can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center . Y ou may need Y adapter cables. Yo u c a n : ■ Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered monitor speakers. Or ■ C onnect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 monitor speaker output. Monitor [...]

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    Connecting Audio 57 Connecting Audio Audio In Connections Y ou can connect your existi ng home stereo or home theater audio equipment, such as a tape player or turntable, to your HP Digital Enter tainment Center using the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel. The Audio In connection can be used in conjunction with sound recording software ([...]

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    58 HP Digital Entertainment Center FM Radio Antenna The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner . T o connect the FM radio antenna: 1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (T uner) In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial). 2 Y ou may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception. The [...]

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    Connecting Video Out Connecting Video Out 59 Connecting V ideo Out This chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or display monitor , so you can watch TV and view the screen. It includes the most typical, and some advanced, video output options. Y ou must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the HP[...]

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    60 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out Over view V ideo Out Connection Over view The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video Out. For a standard television, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and corresponding cables: ■ Video (composite) ■ S-video ■ Component (Y , Pb, Pr) For a “high definition[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 61 Connecting Video Out V ideo Output Connectors Location and number of connectors may vary by model. Item Connector T ype Color Video (composite) V ideo Out RCA jack Y ellow S-video Out Y/C video 4-pin Black Component Video Out (interlaced or progressive scan) See http://www .hp.com for configuration options. 3 RCA jacks Green[...]

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    62 HP Digital Entertainment Center Component V ideo Settings Y ou must configure settings to view component video on your TV properly . Go to your model number page at http://www .hp.com/suppor t for instructions on using component video. Overview Y ou must change the default desktop resolution of 800 x 600 to 640 x 480 for the best DVD playback an[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 63 Connecting Video Out TV Display Over view The HP Digital Entertainment Center allows you to connect to a TV to view the monitor image on a TV screen. With the TV connected, you can view the HP Digital Entertainment Center image, watch TV or DVD movies, or play games on your TV . See “Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page [...]

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    64 HP Digital Entertainment Center Using the Remote Contr ol with Y our TV Y ou can use the HP Digital Enter tainment Center remote control to change channels and adjust volume if you have a cable box or satellite receiver , have installed the Infrared T ransmitter cable, and have configured the remote control after initial power up. Always point t[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 65 Connecting Video Out T ypical V ideo Out Connections This section describes how to hook up the Video Out connectors on the back panel of the HP Digital Entertainment Center into your home system so you can watch TV . These are only suggested co nfigurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most c[...]

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    66 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out to TV Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV , you can use your TV as an audio/video switch and control inputs though your TV remote. Connectors: For a standard television, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables: ■ Video (composite) ■ S-video ■ Component[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 67 Connecting Video Out . DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g REMOVABLE ANT[...]

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    68 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out fr om A V Receiver to TV Switching: Switch audio and video through your A V receiver if your A V receiver switches video and has the correct connections. This method gives you the best audio quality , and you can easily switch audio/video inputs through your A V receiver remote. Connectors: For a standa[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 69 Connecting Video Out . TV Out (through A V receiver) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 1 2 WIREL[...]

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    70 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Out to Monitor Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor , you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. Y ou will probably not be able to use a remote control as a switch. Connectors: For a monitor , choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables: ■ VGA ■ DVI[...]

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    Connecting Video Out 71 Connecting Video Out V ideo Out to TV and Monitor Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on y ou r T V or mo n it or, y ou c an us e yo u r T V o r mo ni t or as a n audio/video switch. Y ou can use a TV remote control to switch inputs. If your A V receiver switches video and has the correct connections, you can [...]

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    72 HP Digital Entertainment Center . TV and monitor out n If your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, select the correct input on the TV or monitor . DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In Connecting TV Source In 73 Connecting TV Source In This chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top-box such as a ca ble box or satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Infrared T ransmitter cable installation is also included. Y ou connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to an exi[...]

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    74 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV Source Over view TV Signal Source Over view Y ou must have a TV signal into the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. The back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In: ■ For a cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver: use TV Source 1 In or TV Source 2 In (select mo[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 75 Connecting TV Source In TV Source Connectors (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) Item Connector T ype Color Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: left Red: right Video (composite) TV Source 1 In RCA jack Y ellow S-video (4-pin) TV Source 1 In Y/C video Analog 4-pin Black Cable/Antenna In TV Source 1 In [...]

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    76 HP Digital Entertainment Center Y ou may need to purchase additional cables to install the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . S-video TV Source 2 In (Select models only) Y/C video Analog 4-pin Black Cable/Antenna In TV Source 2 In Coaxial Silver Infrared T ransmitter Out 2 ports 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-jack Silver Item Connector T ype Color S-VIDE[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 77 Connecting TV Source In T ypical TV Source Connections These are only suggested co nfigurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: TV source type Display/video configuration Connector See: Cable Cable directly from the wall (without a cable TV set-top-box o[...]

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    78 HP Digital Entertainment Center Cable Connection Cable Only Location and number of conn ectors may var y by model. If you are using a cable without a set-top-box or digital cable receiver , do the following to connect the TV signal source: 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant connector on the back [...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 79 Connecting TV Source In Cable Only with Splitter . TV signal source — Cable and dual tuners with splitter (select models only) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L V[...]

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    80 HP Digital Entertainment Center One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Connect the TV signal source from the Cable TV set-top-box or digital cable receiver (not provided) into the HP Digital Entertainment Center . If you are using a set-top-box or digital cable receiver with S-video or composite video output, do the following: 1 Make sure th[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 81 Connecting TV Source In . TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INF[...]

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    82 HP Digital Entertainment Center T wo Cable TV Boxes, or T wo Digital Cable Receivers Y ou must have two identical set-top-boxes, such as two digital cable receivers or two cable TV boxes (not included), from the same TV source and the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual tuner option (select models only) to set this up. This co nfiguration will [...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 83 Connecting TV Source In 6 Connect the set-top-box 1 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 88. 7 Connect the set-top-box 2 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 88. . TV signal source — two digi[...]

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    84 HP Digital Entertainment Center Satellite Connection One Satellite Receiver Connect the TV signal source from the satellite receiver into the HP Digital Entertainment Center . If you are using a satellite receiver (not provided) with S-video or composite video output, do the following: 1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish so[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 85 Connecting TV Source In . TV signal source — one satellite receiver DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFRARED TRANS[...]

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    86 HP Digital Entertainment Center T wo Satellite Receivers Y ou must have two identical satellite receivers from the same source and the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual tuner option (select models only) to set this up. This configuration will allow you to watch live TV on one channel and record another channel at the same time. Connect the TV[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 87 Connecting TV Source In 6 Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 88. 7 Connect the satellite receiver 2 Infrared T ransmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared T ransmitter Connection” on page 88. . TV signal sourc[...]

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    88 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared T ransmitter Connection Infrared T r ansmitter Over view The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes infrared transmitters that make it easy to control one or two set-top- boxes. If you connect a set-top-box such as a digital cable box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center , then[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 89 Connecting TV Source In Infrared T ransmitter connection (one set-top-box) Infrared T ransmitter connection (two set-top-boxes; select models only) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER [...]

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    90 HP Digital Entertainment Center Infrared T r ansmitter Installation If you have a cable TV receiver , satellite receiver , or other set-top-box that controls your TV signal, connect the Infrared T ransmitter Sensor: 1 Route the IR transmitter cable from the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV , digital cable, or satellite[...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 91 Connecting TV Source In The following illustration shows the Infrared T ransmitter installation. Infrared T ransmitter to cable, digital cable receiver , or satellite receiver set-top-box DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT S[...]

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    92 HP Digital Entertainment Center Antenna Connection If you are using a broadcast television antenna (not provided) with no cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver , do the following to connect the TV signal source: 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your external or internal TV antenna into the Cable/Ant connector on the [...]

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    Connecting TV Source In 93 Connecting TV Source In TV signal source — TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA P[...]

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    94 HP Digital Entertainment Center[...]

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    Connecting V ideo Equipment Connecting Video Equipment 95 Connecting V ideo Equipment This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options. The HP Digital Entertainment Cent[...]

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    96 HP Digital Entertainment Center V ideo Equipment Over view Connectors (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) Y ou may need to purchase additional cables to install the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . Item Connector T ype Color Audio: TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: left Red: right Vid eo : TV Source 1 In RCA jack Y ellow S-vid[...]

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    Connecting Video Equipment 97 Connecting V ideo Equipment V ideo Equipment Connection Over view Standard video equipment has one or more of the following video out connectors and cables: ■ Coaxial (RF) ■ Composite ■ S-video The type of video cable you need depends on your video equipment: ■ If your video equipment has an S-video jack, you n[...]

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    98 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical V ideo Equipment Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an ex isting setup of your video equipment. These are only suggested configurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: TV source type [...]

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    Connecting Video Equipment 99 Connecting V ideo Equipment VCR Connection VCR Direct in Connection Y ou can connect a VCR to record your tapes to th e HP Digital Enter tainment Center hard disk drive. VCR connection n Some retail VHS tapes have content protection measures that corrupt recorded images or do not allow recording. DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI[...]

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    100 HP Digital Entertainment Center W all to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable 1 Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the input of a signal splitter (available at electronics stores). 3 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. 4 Connect one coaxial cable to the input of the VCR. 5 Connect one coaxi[...]

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    Connecting Video Equipment 101 Connecting V ideo Equipment W all to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Enter tainment Center with a splitter) DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L [...]

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    102 HP Digital Entertainment Center W all to set-top-box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter) DIGITAL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT R R R L L L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb VGA Pr INFR[...]

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    Connecting Video Equipment 103 Connecting V ideo Equipment V ideo Camera Connection Refer to the HP support W eb site for detailed information on advanced video setup. See “HP W eb Site Suppor t” on page 152. Connecting a Digital V ideo Camera Connectors: Use the 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the front or 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) co[...]

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    104 HP Digital Entertainment Center . Connect a digital video camera (front panel) Connect a digital video camera (back panel) Digital Video Camera FireWire (IEEE 1394) Cable On /Standby 4-Pin DIGIT AL VIDEO OUT DVI DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 10/ 100/ 1000 HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET 1394 AUDIO IN R L AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND [...]

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    Connecting Video Equipment 105 Connecting V ideo Equipment Recognizing the camera If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera: 1 Start up the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . See “Initial Configuration” on page 121. 2 Click Start , and then click Control Panel . 3 Click Performance and Maintenance , if [...]

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    106 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting an Analog Camcorder Connecting an analog camera for video input (capture) Connectors: When connecting an analog video camera for input to the HP Digital Entertainment Center , use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Procedure: The following instructio[...]

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    Connecting the Network Connecting the Network 107 Connecting the Network Y our system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly . The HP Digital Entertainment Center suppor ts many different network options, connections, and configurations. Y ou can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a: ■ Wireless 802.11b/g network ■[...]

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    108 HP Digital Entertainment Center Peripheral Connection Over view Fr ont Panel (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) Connector Name Description Personal Media Drive Bay Removable hard disk behind top right door Behind Right Door 9-1 Memor y card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, CompactFlash I/II, Micro drive, MS/MS-Pro USB 2.0 (2) [...]

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    Connecting the Network 109 Connecting the Network Back Panel (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) Connector Name Description USB 2.0 High speed USB, 4 ports 1394 FireWire (IEEE 1394), 6-pin DV input/output for hard disk drive Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 Wir el ess LA N Removable Antenna Coaxial Wireless LAN 802.11b/g LEDs (2) Activ[...]

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    110 HP Digital Entertainment Center T ypical Network Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Inter net, so you can download the T elevision Program Guide and sur f the W eb. These are only suggested configurations. Y our system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches [...]

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    Connecting the Network 111 Connecting the Network Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna Y ou can connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to a 802.11/b/g wireless network. The transceiver is built in to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . An exter nal antenna is supplied with your system. Y ou must connect this antenna to connect to the wir[...]

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    112 HP Digital Entertainment Center T o connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: 1 Screw the included antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable Antenna connector on to the back panel as shown in the following illustration: 2 Y ou may want to move the end of the antenna away from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to improve yo[...]

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    Connecting the Network 113 Connecting the Network Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem Y ou typically connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to the Internet through a DSL/Cable modem. Refer to your DSL/cable modem and ISP documentation to establish a connection. T o connect the HP Digital En ter tainment Center to the Internet through a DSL or Cable [...]

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    114 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting Thr ough a Router Y ou can connect the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to a LAN network and then to a DSL modem or Cable modem. Y ou can use your HP Digital Enter tainment Center as a client if you already have a home network functioning. Refer to your router , DSL/cable modem, and ISP documentation t[...]

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    Connecting the Network 115 Connecting the Network USB Device Connection Digital Still Camera The following instructions ap ply only to digital still cameras. When connecting a digital still camera, use a USB connector on the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . T o connect a digital still camera: 1 T urn on the HP Digital Entertai[...]

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    116 HP Digital Entertainment Center Other USB Devices Y ou can connect other peripheral devices to the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. The following devices can be connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center USB 2.0 high speed por ts: ■ iPod ■ MP3 player ■ USB drive ■ Exte[...]

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    Connecting the Network 117 Connecting the Network Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive The HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel includes a drive bay that houses the HP Personal Media Drive. The drive bay has an internal USB por t and power connector . The HP Personal Media Drive can also function as an external USB hard disk drive. Y ou mus[...]

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    118 HP Digital Entertainment Center Installing an HP Personal Media Drive T o connect an HP Personal Me dia Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: 1 Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is included with the drive (select models only). ■ For instructions about installing and using the HP Personal Media Drive software, refer to [...]

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    Connecting the Network 119 Connecting the Network Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive Y ou can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both the amber activity and blue power LEDs are off. T o disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely: 1 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive. 2 Double[...]

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    120 HP Digital Entertainment Center[...]

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    Initial Configuration Initial Configuration 121 Initial Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software, including how to configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. When you complete the procedures in this chapter , you can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center in your hom[...]

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    122 HP Digital Entertainment Center Star ting the HP Digital Enter tainment Center for the First Time Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) The keyboard comes with batteries pre-installed. The batteries are fresh from the factor y . 1 T urn the keyboard over . 2 Pull the tab. Initial Star t Up After you have connected the equipment, you are r[...]

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    Initial Configuration 123 Initial Configuration 4 Press the power button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment Center . The system star ts. 5 See “Syncing the Keyboard” on page 123. The display on the TV screen may not be optimized until after you set the display settings. Syncing the Keyboard T est the keyboard after the operating syste[...]

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    124 HP Digital Entertainment Center 3 Press the red connect button once on the bottom of the keyboard. The front panel Keyboard Connect button flashes and stops, indicating a successful sync. Important: If you press the bu tton twice, you will need to repeat steps 1 through 4. 4 T est the keyboard. Move the trackball and see if the cursor moves. 5 [...]

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    Initial Configuration 125 Initial Configuration Windows W elcome The system starts and disp lays the initial Microsoft Windows setup screen for the first turn-on only . Y ou will need a mouse and keyboard to navigate the screens. T o setup Windows for the first time: 1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Microsoft Windows setup. 2 Clic[...]

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    126 HP Digital Entertainment Center Media Center First-Run The initial Media Center setup wizard consists of required setup and the optional setup. Required Set-up The system displays the initial Media Center setup wizard for the first power-up or until the Media Center setup is completed. The wizard includes steps for your network or broadband con[...]

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    Initial Configuration 127 Initial Configuration Optional Set-up This procedure for optional components within the Media Center wizard can be done later; you can define or change these settings using the Media Center settings. In this portion of the Media Center wizard, you will: ■ Configure tuners, TV signal, and T elevision Program Guide informa[...]

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    128 HP Digital Entertainment Center If Y our Connections Don’ t W ork Y ou can use Media Center wizards to walk you through the connection process: 1 Press Media Center on the remote control. Y ou can also click Star t on the taskbar , and select Media Center . 2 Click Settings . 3 Click one of the following topics: a General b TV c Pictures d Mu[...]

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    Initial Configuration 129 Initial Configuration Register with HP T o register with HP to receive changes, updates, and support: 1 Press Media Center on the remote control. Y ou can also click Star t on the taskbar , and select Media Center . 2 Click More Programs , HP Support , and then Register Now . 3 Follow onscreen instructions, using the keybo[...]

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    130 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring Audio Connecting Headphones Y our HP Digital Enter tainment Center comes with a headphones connector (1/4-inch [6.5 mm]) on the front panel. The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones icon. Y ou can connect a mini plug adapter into the 1/4-inch (6.5 mm) plug to use 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini he[...]

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    Initial Configuration 131 Initial Configuration 5 In the Sound Recording area, click the Vo l u m e button, and then choose the source for sound recording. 6 Click OK . 7 Close the window . Adjusting the V olume T o adjust speaker volume, use the: ■ Remote control. ■ TV . ■ AV r e c e i v e r . ■ Buttons on the keyboard. ■ V olume knob on[...]

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    132 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring Audio Output Y ou must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the HP Digital Enter tainment Center to your audio system. Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player . The following table shows which procedures to perfor m for yo[...]

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    Initial Configuration 133 Initial Configuration Configuring audio for Media Center T o configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio: 1 Press Media Center on the remote control. Y ou can also click Star t on the taskbar , and select Media Center . 2 Click Settings , General , Media Center Setup , and then Setup your Speakers . The Spea[...]

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    134 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring V ideo Configuring V ideo Output Y ou can configure your HP Digital Enter tainment Center video for dual display . For instance, you can view the screen on your TV and your monitor if both are connected. Y ou can also set up additional displays. See “Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 71 to conn[...]

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    Initial Configuration 135 Initial Configuration V iewing the screen image on a second display T o view your HP Digital Enter tainment Center screen image on a second TV or monitor: 1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center . 2 T urn on the TV . Press the Video/TV button on[...]

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    136 HP Digital Entertainment Center Disabling the dual screen option When you want to disconnect the TV from the HP Digital Entertainment Center , you may need to disable the TV option to return your HP Digital Enter tainment Center display to its original resolution. T o disable the TV or monitor dual screen option and view your HP Digital Enterta[...]

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    Initial Configuration 137 Initial Configuration Adjusting the Desktop Display Some tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require that you leave Media Center and use the Windows XP desktop. Because Windows XP is not specifically designed for TV , some messages and dialogs may be difficult to read on some TVs. Lowering the display resolution c[...]

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    138 HP Digital Entertainment Center Configuring the Keyboard Buttons Y ou can configure some of your HP Digital Enter tainment Center shortcut keyboard buttons. 1 Click Start on the taskbar , choose Control Panel , and then click Printers and Other Hardware , if it is present. 2 Double-click Keyboard . 3 In the Keyboard Properties window that opens[...]

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    Initial Configuration 139 Initial Configuration Installing Software After you turn on the HP Digital Enter tainment Center the first time and then restart it, you can install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the HP Digital Entertainment Center box (select models only). Y ou may wish to install addit ional software programs[...]

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    140 HP Digital Entertainment Center System Utilities HP provides special utility programs in the HP Digital Entertainment Center Help & T ools folder that display support infor mation and initiate application or system recover y . T o use utility programs: 1 Click Start , choose All Programs , and then HP Digital Entertainment Center Help &[...]

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    T roubleshooting Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 141 T r oubleshooting This section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Chapter Contents: Solving audio problems, see “Audio” on page 142. Solving video problems, see “Video” on page 143. Other sources of information, see[...]

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    142 HP Digital Entertainment Center Pr oblems and Solutions Audio Find the description that most closely matches your audio problem and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution I don’ t have sound from my speakers. ■ V erify sound cable connections. ■ Check volume and mute settings. See“Adjusting the V olume” on page 131. ■ Rec[...]

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    Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 143 T roubleshooting Vi d e o Find the description that most closely matches your problem and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution I am using a TV with the HP Digital Entertainment Center , but I cannot see anything. ■ Check that the correct input source is selected on the TV . ■ Check that the TV is con[...]

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    144 HP Digital Entertainment Center My remote control doesn’ t work. ■ Check that the remote control indicator li ght on the remote lights up when you press a button. If it does not, replace the batteries. ■ Make sure that the batteries for the re mote control are charged and installed correctly . ■ Make sure the front of the remote sensor [...]

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    T roubleshooting 145 T roubleshooting System Find the description that most closely matches your problem and tr y the corresponding solution. Problem Solution My HP Digital Entertainment Center won’ t turn on at all. ■ When you press the On button on the fr ont of the HP Digital Entertainment Center , the following events should happen: a The H[...]

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    146 HP Digital Entertainment Center The HP Digital Entertainment Center (or part of it) doesn’ t seem to be working. ■ When the HP Digital Entertainment Center i s i n s ta nd by mo de (t he On but to n power indicator light is solid ambe r). Press the Standby button on the keyboard or the Standby button on the remote control to turn on the uni[...]

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    Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 147 T roubleshooting When I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. ■ Check that the standard keyboard keys and mouse work properly . Or ■ Check the button configuration. T o configure the button: 1 Click Start on the taskbar , and then click Control Panel . 2 Click Printers an[...]

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    148 HP Digital Entertainment Center The TV or monitor doesn’ t work, even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center appears to. ■ Make sure the TV or monitor is turn ed on — it has its own power button. ■ Make sure the proper TV or monitor input is selected. ■ Check the cable connection between the monitor and the HP Digital Entertainmen[...]

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    Tr o u b l e s ho o t i n g 149 T roubleshooting The memory card reader won’ t read my memory cards. ■ The memor y card reader is a device th at uses the Safely Remove Hardware task. This appears as a Windows system tray icon next to the time. Do not click Stop in the Safely Remove Hardwa re window . If you do click Stop, the drive is disconnec[...]

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    150 HP Digital Entertainment Center My DVD won’ t play . Y ou can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another HP Digital Entertainment Center . However , data files on a DVD do not play in a DVD player . Rerecord your files to a file format that can be read by some DVD players. If you are using component output, you ma y nee[...]

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    T roubleshooting 151 T roubleshooting Getting Help Help and Suppor t Center For help, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support . The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help information about your HP Digital Enter tainment Center . Here you can find: ■ Links to reinstall drivers. ■ Access[...]

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    152 HP Digital Entertainment Center W arranty and Support Guide See the HP Digital Entertainment Center W arranty and Support Guide , included with the documentation, for detailed information on: ■ HP W eb Site Suppor t addresses ■ HP Support telephone numbers ■ HP Customer Care information ■ HP W eb Site Online Guide addresses ■ Applicat[...]

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    T roubleshooting 153 T roubleshooting HP Customer Care Y ou can get help over the telephone from HP . When you call HP Customer Care, have your model number and serial number available. See the keyboard or the W arranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers. Online Guides Y ou can find online guides and inform ation for your HP Digita[...]

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    154 HP Digital Entertainment Center Updates fr om HP HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). Y ou must be connected to the Internet to receive these updates. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you will not receive these updates. T o turn updates back on: 1 Click Start , c[...]

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    Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive 155 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive Impor tant Information About Recorded TV Pr ograms When you replace the hard disk drive, you lose any files or software that you created, saved, or installed on the HP Digital Entertainment Center . Because of this, you also lose a special c[...]

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    156 HP Digital Entertainment Center 9 Lift up the hard drive from the chassis. 10 Disconnect the hard drive cables. 11 Remove the hard drive screws. 12 Replace the old hard drive with the new hard drive. 13 Replace the hard drive screws. T ighten the screws an additional half-turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer . 14 Reconnect the h[...]

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    Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Appendix: Replacing the Hard Drive 16 Replace the hard drive cover on the chassis. 17 T ur n the HP Digital Entertainment Center right side up. 18 Reconnect the power cable all other cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Center . 19 T urn on the HP Digital Enter tainment Center . 20 T est the HP Digital Enter[...]

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    Index Index 159 Index A adjusting desktop display resolution 137 front panel brightness 129 speaker volume 131 antenna connection for FM radio 58 for rooftop FM 58 for wireless network 111 Application Recovery program 153 audio files codec errors 150 do not appear in Media Library 150 B back panel location of connections 6 system diagram 26 video c[...]

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    160 HP Digital Entertainment Center FM rooftop antenna 58 HDTV 67 microphone 130 monitor speakers 56 powered speakers 50 router, to Internet through 113 satellite receiver, one 84 satellite receivers 86 tape player using Audio In connections 57 TV displays 60 TV to watch one channel and record on another 74 VCR with direct connections 99 video anal[...]

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    Index 161 Index how to connect 2.0 speaker system 43 2.1 speaker system with passive speakers 44 with powered speakers 51 4.1 speaker system with passive speakers 45 with powered speakers 52 5.1 speaker system with digital input on AV receiver 48 with digital speakers 55 with passive speakers 46 with powered speakers 53 7.1 speaker system with pass[...]

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    162 HP Digital Entertainment Center I installing additional software and devices 139 batteries in keyboard 17 batteries in remote control 122 Internet connecting DSL/cable modem 113 connecting through a router 114 typical configurations 110 K keyboard configuring buttons 138 function keys 10 replacing batteries 13 synchronizing 123, 147 troubleshoo[...]

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    Index 163 Index recovery programs, using 140 registering for updates 129 remote control button functions 14 installing batteries 17 maximum range 16 troubleshooting 144 using with your TV 64 remote IR transmitter cable connection connecting 90 importance of placement 88 location 89 relation to cable box and satellite receiver 88 troubleshooting 144[...]

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    164 HP Digital Entertainment Center T tape player, connecting 57 testing audio settings using Media Center 133 system connections using Media Center 128 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 troubleshooting audio problems 142 DVD player 150 hard drive 150 keyboard 147 memory card reader 149 monitor 148 music files 150 pow[...]