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  • Page 1 HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the Copyright © 2004–2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. May be licensed in the United States by one or both of U.S. Patents Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional Nos.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Speakers ..........54 Installation Guidelines......24 Audio Out Connections......55 Placement and Ventilation Requirements ....25 FM Radio Antenna ......56 Basic Setup ........27 Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center ..27 Inventory ........... 29 Cables Included ..........30 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable .... 106 Antenna (ATSC) ..........81 Video Camera Connection ....109 Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)........ 82 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ..... 109 Connecting an Analog Camcorder ....112 HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 5 Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive ........123 Setting Up Virus Protection .......151 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Installing an HP Personal Media Drive....124 Your HP Digital Entertainment Center ....152 Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive..125 Installing Software ..........153 Utility Programs ..........153...
  • Page 6 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 HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Welcome Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment This User’s Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in Entertainment Center to use with your audio/video control of your complete home entertainment experience.

  • Page 8: Benefits And Features

    ■ View and edit your favorite digital photos. ■ TV programming guide (no charge — separately Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media ■ purchased broadband Internet service required). Drive which is sold separately. Burn a DVD of your favorite TV shows or home ■...

  • Page 9: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Front Panel The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel. Your model might not have all features. HP Personal Media Drive Bay CD/DVD Media info display USB and card readers AV Inputs Front panel...
  • Page 10 Item (continued) Function Comments 9-in-1 memory card readers Card readers behind lower right door HP Digital Entertainment Center SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, LED: Green (with media inserted) SmartMedia / xD MMC / SD CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, Off (no media inserted) CompactFlash I/II...

  • Page 11: Memory Card Reader

    Memory Card Reader The HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 card readers Two USB 2.0 connectors are also included. are on the front panel, located behind a door for quick transfer of digital photos and other digital content. Four horizontal card slots accept memory cards.

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Back Panel The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel. (Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.) AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT.
  • Page 13 Item (continued) Connector Type Color Supported format Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO High Definition Type-A HDMI Silver/black Digital: Multimedia Interface 19-pin 480i/p, 780i/p, 1080i/p Out (HDMI) with audio panning depending on display size VGA Out 15-pin D-sub Blue Analog: Up to 2048 x 1536 with...
  • Page 14 75 Ohm (from UHF and VHF antenna) ATSC TUNER Infrared Transmitter Out 1/8 inch Silver Remote infrared (IR Blaster) INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT (2 outputs) mini-jack AC In AC 110–240V Black Power 50–60 Hz 110-240V 50-60Hz AC IN HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Hp Digital Entertainment Center

    Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center Cleaning the Keyboard and The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean Trackball the HP Digital Entertainment Center, follow these steps: Debris particles and oil can accumulate on, between, and Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center and beneath the keys of your keyboard and trackball.

  • Page 16: Keyboard

    Keyboard The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard. Left, right mouse button TrackBall The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right. Icon Item Description On/Standby Turns HP Digital Entertainment Center on, when in standby.
  • Page 17 Icon Item Description Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application. Maximize Media Center Starts Media Center. Media Center Previous Selects previous media track. Previous Play Plays media. Play Pause Pauses media. Pause Next Selects next media track. Next Vol – Decreases speaker volume. Vol + Increases speaker volume.

  • Page 18: Wireless Keyboard Operation

    Keyboard Buttons” on page 150. Refer to the HP Digital Entertainment Center Software Guide. Wireless Keyboard Operation Your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead On /Standby of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Keyboard Batteries

    Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is correctly. powered on. Test the keyboard. The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital ■ Entertainment Center automatically. If the keyboard does not operate: Check the battery orientation.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control Buttons (Features and location may vary. Refer to the specific documentation for other remote controls.) A Quick Puts the HP Digital Media Opens Media Center to Resume Entertainment Center into Center the main menu. (Standby) and out of a reduced-...
  • Page 21 (Fast-forward) Moves media forward (press button for three DVD MENU speeds). W Skip Moves media forward — for SKIP example, 30 seconds in videos RADIO MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOS and live TV, one music track, or one DVD chapter. RECORD PLAY STOP More (i) Displays available information about a selected media file...

  • Page 22: Remote Control Operation

    Entertainment Center Software Guide for detailed instructions on using the features of the remote control. To use the remote control, just point it at the HP Digital Entertainment Center and press a button. Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 26 feet (8 meters) from 90˚...

  • Page 23: Safety Information

    AC outlet HP Digital Entertainment Center. If you move to another before connecting it to the DSL/telephone line. Also, country/region, please make sure you check its voltage...
  • Page 24 Never pull on the cord. Disconnect the HP Digital Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be pulling it from the power outlet. Never disconnect the sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord.

  • Page 25: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview This chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Chapter Contents: Center to your audio/video (AV) equipment in detail. You may find connection details that won’t be in the basic “System Audio/Video Connections” on page 20 Start Here booklet.

  • Page 26: System Audio/Video Connections

    Entertainment Center from the comfort of your couch. TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to How you connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center into watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment your system depends on how you want to use it.
  • Page 27 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 AV receiver to your TV: TV Source Audio Cable In Video Network Data Cable Box or...

  • Page 28: System Diagram

    Line Conditioner Choose Composite S-video Router/ Choose Firewall/ Switch HDMI DSL/Cable Modem MONITOR Cable or Satellite Set-top box 2 NOTE: Connect Set-top box 2 only Wall Ext. HDD Digital Printer Digital (optional) Internet Camera Video Camcorder HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 29 Front Panel (Configurations may vary.) The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation: Power CD/DVD HP Personal Player/Recorder Media Drive On /Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center KEYBOARD CONNECT FRONT INPUT SmartMedia / xD MMC / SD...

  • Page 30: Installation Guidelines

    This product is heavy. Exercise caution when lifting ■ or moving. If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a Center to your TV, a set-top box, or a surround sound ■...

  • Page 31: Placement And Ventilation Requirements

    Cabinet Front IMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best operation of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not cover vents on top, back and sides of the unit. If you choose to use a cabinet with front doors, you must...

  • Page 32: Side View

    NOTE: These clearances are required for proper HP Digital ventilation. Entertainment Center Wall Clearance The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the wall. Cabinet 4" minimum HP Digital Entertainment Center Wall...

  • Page 33: Basic Setup

    Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera, HP Digital Entertainment Center. can be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or the front panel (behind lower doors) of the HP Digital Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and Entertainment Center.
  • Page 34 114. Remote Control Batteries” on page 16. VCR or analog video camera. See “Connecting Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat, Video Equipment” on page 101. stable surface with the following clearances: Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).

  • Page 35: Inventory

    Inventory The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Name Picture Description HP Digital See “Functional Overview” on page 3. On /Standby Entertainment Center unit HP Digital Entertainment Center Keyboard See “Keyboard” on page 10. Remote control See “Remote Control”...

  • Page 36: Cables Included

    Cables Included Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables. Cable Name Description Stereo RCA, red and white ends. Used for Audio Out. HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface digital video out and audio out. Connect to HDMI input of the HDTV- capable TV or monitor.
  • Page 37 Optional Cables Not Included You might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately). Cable Name Max quantity Description Stereo and Video RCA: Red, white, yellow ends. Used for (Composite) TV Source In connector. Stereo RCA: Red and white ends. Used for Audio In/Out connectors.

  • Page 38: Additional Equipment

    Additional equipment You must have the following items to set up and properly Broadband Internet equipment such as: ■ operate your HP Digital Entertainment Center and system Cable/DSL modem (working connection required ■ (these items are sold separately): for Media Center features, such as downloading...

  • Page 39: Connecting Audio

    Connecting Audio The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker Chapter Contents: configurations. “Audio Overview” on page 34 This chapter describes the most typical, and some “Typical Audio Connection” on page 38 advanced, audio setup options for connecting Audio Out and Audio In.

  • Page 40: Audio Overview

    (2.0, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1). Coaxial Orange Coaxial S/PDIF COAXIAL Digital Audio See “Configuring Audio Output” on OPTICAL page 138. AUDIO DIGITAL Optical Gray Optical S/PDIF COAXIAL Digital Audio See “Configuring Audio Output” on OPTICAL page 138. DIGITAL AUDIO HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 41: Sound Connector Jacks

    Sound Connector Jacks The audio connectors are RCA-type jacks that connect from the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV, powered speakers, or an AV receiver. The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital Audio Out connections (S/PDIF) that are coaxial and If your audio equipment has multiple input optical.

  • Page 42: Speaker Configurations

    Speaker Configurations You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Speaker Home audio system system description Recommended arrangement See: 2 (stereo) Two speakers: Left “2.0 Home Stereo TV Display speaker, right speaker Installation” on...
  • Page 43 Speaker Home audio system system description Recommended arrangement See: Two front speakers: Left If your 6.1 AV receiver TV Display Subwoofer Center speaker, right speaker has only 5.1 (6) inputs, speaker see the following: Two side speakers: Surround left speaker, “5.1 Home Theater surround right speaker Audio”...

  • Page 44: Typical Audio Connection

    Typical Audio Connection Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system. You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations: Audio system Description See: TV, monitor or display direct audio “TV Audio Connection” on page 39...

  • Page 45: Tv Audio Connection

    TV Audio Connection You can connect your TV, monitor, or display audio If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for switch for audio and video. two-speaker sound.

  • Page 46: Av Receiver Audio Connection

    You can also use a digital connection. “Digital Home Theater Audio” on page 46 AV Receiver Equipment Overview You can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Use the 2.1 configuration for multichannel AV receivers Entertainment Center, through an AV receiver, to the TV that have only left and right audio inputs.

  • Page 47: 2.0 Home Stereo Installation

    2.0 Home Stereo Installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers be different. connected through a home stereo standard left and right AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be input.

  • Page 48: Home Stereo Installation

    AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be subwoofer output from the HP Digital labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In. Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.

  • Page 49: 4.1 Home Theater Audio

    Surround, 4.1 or 4 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, case, you do not need to connect the or DVD In. subwoofer output from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation. AUDIO IN 4.1 Channel AV Receiver...

  • Page 50: Home Theater Audio

    AC IN WOOFER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET 5.1 multichannel audio system connection HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 51: 7.1 Home Theater Audio

    7.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled theater audio eight-channel (7.1) speaker installation that Surround, 7.1 or 8 Channel inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or requires multichannel inputs on an AV receiver. Multichannel Inputs.

  • Page 52: Digital Home Theater Audio

    Output” on page 138 and note your speaker Connect the Digital Audio Out connector on the back configuration choice for later software setup panel of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the steps. Digital Input (S/PDIF) on your AV receiver or digital audio system.
  • Page 53 Recommended DIGITAL AUDIO IN for best digital Coaxial Optical audio experience 5.1 Channel AV Receiver Choose one AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN Ω...

  • Page 54: Powered Speaker Audio Connection

    Powered Speaker Audio Connection You can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center. An active speaker Select the configuration that most closely system must have its own power cord. matches your home system. See: You may need Y adapter cables (sold separately).

  • Page 55: 2.1 Powered Speakers

    Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your the speaker amplifier. HP Digital Entertainment Center. Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation. Turn on the speaker system.

  • Page 56: Powered Speakers

    Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, and Surround speaker amplifier. Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the Center.

  • Page 57: 5.1 Powered Speakers

    Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, speaker amplifier. and Center on the back of your HP Digital Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the Entertainment Center.

  • Page 58: 7.1 Powered Speakers

    7.1 Powered Speakers You can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the Entertainment Center. speaker documentation. To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, Turn on the speaker system.

  • Page 59: Digital Powered Speakers

    You 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 Some powered speakers can generate you connect the digital output.

  • Page 60: Monitor Speakers

    Monitor Speakers You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center. You may need Y adapter cables. You can: Monitor speaker configurations and Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered ■ connections may vary. Your system may be monitor speakers.

  • Page 61: Audio Out Connections

    You can connect your existing home stereo or home The following diagram shows a typical Audio Out stereo theater audio equipment to your HP Digital Entertainment connection. This is only a suggested configuration. Your Center using the Audio Out stereo connectors on the system may be different.

  • Page 62: Fm Radio Antenna

    FM Radio Antenna The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner. To connect the FM radio antenna: Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (Tuner) The following diagram shows typical FM antenna In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial).

  • Page 63: Connecting Video Out

    Connecting Video Out This chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or display monitor, so you Chapter Contents: can watch TV and view the screen. It includes the most typical, and some advanced, video output options.

  • Page 64: Video Out Overview

    To connect a TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you may need a video cable and an audio cable. Use Standard definition television: a video cable to connect the Video Out on the HP Digital Component (Y, Pb, Pr) ■...

  • Page 65: Video Out Connectors

    Type Color Cable type Component (interlaced or progressive scan) 3 RCA jacks Green: Y VIDEO Blue: Pb See http://www.hp.com/support for Red: Pr instructions on using component video. COMPONENT Analog: Blue 15-pin D-sub Video Out HDMI — For best picture quality, use the...

  • Page 66: Component Video Settings

    Progressive scan format provides a better desktop viewing experience than interlaced format. TV Display Overview 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.

  • Page 67: Audio And Video Switching Overview

    Using the Remote Control with Your TV You can use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes one or two control to change channels and adjust volume if you have...

  • Page 68: Typical Video Out Connections

    Entertainment Center into your home system so you can closely matches your home system. watch TV. You may set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported configurations: Display/video configuration See: From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a “Video Out to TV”...

  • Page 69: Video Out To Tv

    Media Center software. See “Initial Configuration” on page 127. Standard High definition definition Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital display Monitor Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In. Component...
  • Page 70 WOOFER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET Video out to high-definition capable HDTV HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 71: Video Out From Av Receiver To Tv

    Media Center software settings. See “Initial Configuration” on page 127. Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the AV receiver Video In. Connect a video cable from the AV receiver Video Out to the TV Video In.
  • Page 72 AC IN WOOFER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET TV Out (through AV receiver) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 73: Video Out To Monitor

    Equipment: The monitor and some cables may not be your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/ included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the video switch. You will probably not be able to use a documentation that came with your monitor.

  • Page 74: Video Out To Tv And Monitor

    Procedure: the correct connections, you can connect your TV or monitor through your AV receiver. Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Connectors: Choose Video Out connectors and Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly corresponding cables that attach to the back of your TV to the monitor Video In.
  • Page 75 MONITOR IN TV IN HDMI Component Choose one AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN Ω DUAL 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO...
  • Page 76 HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 77: Connecting Tv Source In

    Transmitter cable installation is also included. “TV Source Overview” on page 72 “Typical TV Source Connections” on page 78 You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source. This chapter “Antenna Connection” on page 80 includes the most typical, and some advanced, input “Cable Connection”...

  • Page 78: Tv Source Overview

    TV Source Overview TV Signal Source Overview You must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. You can attach standard, analog NTSC TV and high-definition, digital HDTV ATSC sources. An ATSC tuner that supports high-definition...
  • Page 79 Connecting an ATSC antenna You can attach an indoor or outdoor UHF/VHF antenna Refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for more to the HP Digital Entertainment Center to watch HDTV information about: ATSC through the VHF or UHF channels. A UHF/VHF The channels available in your area. The channels ■...

  • Page 80: Additional Hdtv Information

    TV. HDTV/SDTV Ant. In is the DTV (Digital Television) is the umbrella term used to connector on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment describe the new digital television way of transmitting Center that you connect the ATSC signal to.

  • Page 81: Tv Source Connectors Overview

    A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels. You cannot record digital TV if using the HP Digital Entertainment Center with an HDTV cable box or HDTV satellite box. Use an antenna to record digital TV.

  • Page 82: Tv Source Connectors

    VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL TUNER AC IN WOOFER TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 83 Silver HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN (from UHF/VHF antenna) ATSC TUNER Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports: 1/8 Silver O UT inch (3.5 mm) mini-jacks Additional cables to install the HP Digital Entertainment Center are sold separately. Connecting TV Source In...

  • Page 84: Typical Tv Source Connections

    Two NTSC digital cable or TV Source 1 In “Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two satellite receivers and ATSC TV Source 2 In Digital Cable Receivers from UHF/VHF antenna HDTV/SDTV Ant. In (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)” on page 86 HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 85 TV source type Display/video (continued) configuration Connector See: NTSC cable Cable directly from the wall Cable/Ant. In “Cable Only (NTSC)” on (without a cable TV set-top box page 88 or digital cable receiver) One cable TV set-top box or TV Source 1 In “One Cable TV Box or Digital digital cable receiver Cable Receiver (NTSC)”...

  • Page 86: Antenna Connection

    Antenna your external or internal TV antenna into the Cable/Ant. In connector on the back of DUAL TUNER Antenna the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Turn the connector to tighten it. Coaxial AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g...

  • Page 87: Antenna (Atsc)

    Antenna (ATSC) To connect an HDTV signal source to your HP Digital Entertainment Center, do the following: Roof Antenna Connect a coaxial cable from your Antenna HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the back of the ATSC TUNER HP Digital Entertainment Center.

  • Page 88: Antenna (Ntsc And Atsc)

    Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. Roof Antenna Turn the connectors to tighten them. Connect a coaxial cable into the Cable/Ant. Antenna CABLE/ANT. IN In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Turn the connector to DUAL TUNER Antenna tighten it.

  • Page 89: Cable Connection

    Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC) To connect standard cable without a set-top box and a Roof Antenna HDTV/SDTV Ant. In input to your HP Digital Entertainment Center, do the following to connect the NTSC and ATSC Antenna TV signal sources:...

  • Page 90: One Cable Tv Box Or Digital Cable Receiver (Ntsc) And Antenna (Atsc)

    Connect the video cable from the set-top antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In HDTV/SDTV box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital Output connector. Entertainment Center. Connect the video cable into the HP Digital...
  • Page 91 Roof TV Antenna Cable Wall Coaxial Antenna Antenna Set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter Choose one Video S-video Coaxial TV Source 1 Coaxial AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT.

  • Page 92: Two Cable Tv Boxes, Or Two Digital Cable Receivers (Ntsc) And Antenna (Atsc)

    Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left Connect the NTSC TV signal source from each set-top box (white) connectors. or digital cable receiver into each of the HP Digital Entertainment Center tuner’s TV Source 1 and TV Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back Source 2.
  • Page 93 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable Connect the set-top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 97. Connection” on page 97. Antenna Coaxial Coaxial Antenna Source 1 Source 2 Set-top box 1...

  • Page 94: Cable Only (Ntsc)

    NTSC-only TV signal source: Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from CABLE/ANT. IN your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant connector on the back of the HP Digital DUAL TUNER Entertainment Center. This connection supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners.

  • Page 95: One Cable Tv Box Or Digital Cable Receiver (Ntsc)

    (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Connection” on page 97. Output connector. Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector. Connecting TV Source In...
  • Page 96 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 97: Two Cable Tv Boxes, Or Two Digital Cable Receivers

    Connect the video cable into the HP Digital digital cable receivers or two cable TV boxes (sold Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In separately), from the same TV source and the HP Digital connector. Entertainment Center dual-tuner option (select models Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 1 (skip only) to set this up.
  • Page 98 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET TV signal source — two digital cable boxes (NTSC) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 99: Satellite Connection

    Connect the video cable from the cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter satellite receiver back panel video output Connection” on page 97. connector. Connect the video cable into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector. Connecting TV Source In...
  • Page 100 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET TV signal source — one satellite receiver (NTSC) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 101: Two Satellite Receivers (Ntsc)

    Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC) You 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.
  • Page 102 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET TV signal source — two satellite receivers (NTSC) (select models only) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 103: Infrared Transmitter Connection

    If you connect a set-top box such as a digital cable ensure the set-top box receives the signal. box or a satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment The remote receiver is on the front of the cable box, Center, then you must also use the Infrared (IR) Transmitter digital cable box, or satellite receiver.
  • Page 104 TV SOURCE 2 IN HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-top boxes; select models only) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 105: Infrared Transmitter Installation

    Route the Infrared Transmitter cable from the back of Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV, Transmitter cable tip over the set-top box IR remote digital cable, or satellite receiver set-top box.
  • Page 106 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET Infrared transmitter to cable, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver set-top box HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 107: Connecting Video Equipment

    Connecting Video Equipment This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the HP Digital Entertainment Chapter Contents: Center. Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some “Video Equipment Overview” on page 102 advanced, options.

  • Page 108: Video Equipment Overview

    S-video TV Source 2 In Analog: Black 2 IN (Select models only) Y/C video 4-pin Use S-video to composite adapter (optional) S-VIDEO to connect composite video Additional cables and the S-video to composite adapter are sold separately. HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 109: Video Equipment Connection Overview

    1394 You may need other or additional cables, depending on your video equipment. DVD player The HP Digital Entertainment Center has a built-in DVD player/recorder. The HP Digital Entertainment Center is Connect video game boxes directly to intended for legal purposes only and not your TV.

  • Page 110: Typical Video Equipment Connections

    Typical Video Equipment Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup of your video equipment. These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your...

  • Page 111: Vcr Connection

    VCR Connection VCR Direct In Connection You can connect a VCR to record your tapes to the HP Digital Entertainment Center hard disk drive. The HP Digital Entertainment Center is intended for legal purposes only. Some retail VHS tapes have content protection measures that do not allow recording.

  • Page 112: Wall To Vcr To Tv Using Coaxial Cable

    Connect one coaxial cable to the input of the VCR. Connect one coaxial cable to the TV Source 1 in Coaxial back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR out to one of Set-top box the TV inputs.
  • Page 113 COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitter) Connecting Video Equipment...
  • Page 114 HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 AUDIO S-VIDEO ATSC TUNER INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO HI SPEED USB 2.0 1394 ETHERNET Wall to set-top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter) HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 115: Video Camera Connection

    Video Camera Connection Refer to the HP support Web site for detailed information on advanced video setup. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and select your model number. See “HP Web Site Support” on page 171. Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder Connectors: Procedure:...
  • Page 116 On /Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center DV IN 4-Pin FireWire Cable Digital (IEEE 1394) Video Camcorder Connect a digital video camcorder (front panel) AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK...
  • Page 117 Recognizing the digital video camcorder If the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recognize your digital video camera: Start up the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See Click the plus sign (+) next to imaging devices. If the “Initial Configuration” on page 127.

  • Page 118: Connecting An Analog Camcorder

    Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, and wait the HP Digital Entertainment Center, use the Video and for the desktop to appear. See “Initial Configuration” Audio In connectors on the front of the HP Digital on page 127. Entertainment Center.

  • Page 119: Connecting The Network

    ■ “Connecting Through a Router” on page 120 You can connect your peripheral devices to work with the HP Digital Entertainment Center through USB or FireWire “USB Device Connection” on page 121 (IEEE 1394) connectors. “Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive” on...

  • Page 120: Peripheral Connection Overview

    Peripheral Connection Overview Front Panel (Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.) HP Personal Media Drive Bay USB and card readers 1394 input/output Connector Name Description Behind Upper Right Door Removable hard disk HP Personal Media Drive Bay Behind Lower Right Door...
  • Page 121 Back Panel (Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.) AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK LINK TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN Ω DUAL 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO...

  • Page 122: Typical Network Connections

    Typical Network Connections This section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, so you can download the Television Program Guide and surf the Web. These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your...

  • Page 123: Connecting The Wireless Network Antenna

    Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna You can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a Wireless Router 802.11 a/b/g wireless network. The transceiver is built 802.11 a/b/g in to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. An external antenna is supplied with your system. You must connect this antenna to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 124 To connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removable You may want to move the end of the antenna away Antenna connector on to the back panel, as shown in...

  • Page 125: Connecting A Dsl/Cable Modem

    Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem To connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, through an existing DSL or cable modem AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT WIRELESS LAN 802.11 a/b/g SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT REMOVABLE ANTENNA ACTIVITY BACK broadband connection:...

  • Page 126: Connecting Through A Router

    DSL modem or cable modem. You TV SOURCE 1 IN CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN Ω DUAL 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz can use your HP Digital Entertainment Center as a client if AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL TUNER...

  • Page 127: Usb Device Connection

    On /Standby When connecting a digital still camera, use a USB HP Digital Entertainment Center connector on the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. USB 2.0 To connect a digital still camera: Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Wait for the desktop to appear.

  • Page 128: Other Usb Devices

    You can go to http://www.hp.com to purchase peripheral devices online. Portable hard To connect the HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital disk drive Printer Digital camera Entertainment Center through a USB, see the documentation that came with the HP Personal Media Drive.

  • Page 129: Connecting An Hp Personal Media Drive

    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 port and power connector. The HP Personal Media Drive can also function as an external USB hard disk drive.

  • Page 130: Installing An Hp Personal Media Drive

    Installing an HP Personal Media Drive To connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Install the HP Personal Media Drive software that is Line up the ridges on the bottom of the drive with the included with the drive (select models only).

  • Page 131: Disconnecting An Hp Personal Media Drive

    Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive You can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both the amber activity and blue power LEDs are off. When your HP Digital Entertainment Center is in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive turns off.
  • Page 132 HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 133: Initial Configuration

    Initial Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software, including how to Chapter Contents: configure the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. “Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time” on page 128 When you complete the procedures in this chapter, you “Windows Welcome”...

  • Page 134: Starting The Hp Digital Entertainment Center For The First Time

    Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time Turn power on to all connected devices such as TV and audio equipment before turning on the HP Digital To set up your system: Entertainment Center. Power on only after you have completed the full setup.

  • Page 135: Initial Startup

    Make sure the video and audio cables are Press the On/Standby (power) button on the front connected before you turn on the TV and the of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. The system HP Digital Entertainment Center. starts. Power On Turn on all connected system equipment, such as TVs, set-top boxes, and AV receivers.

  • Page 136: Synchronizing The Keyboard

    Test the keyboard after the operating system is loaded. Move the trackball to see if the cursor moves. If the keyboard does not operate, you must synchronize the keyboard with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To synchronize the keyboard: After you have made all connections and have...

  • Page 137: Windows Welcome

    Windows Welcome The system starts and displays the initial Microsoft Windows setup screen for the first power on ® ® only. You will need a mouse and keyboard to navigate the screens. To set up Windows for the first time: Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Name your system.

  • Page 138: Media Center First Run

    Configure tuners, TV signal, and Television Program Set up speakers. ■ ■ Guide information. Teach the HP Digital Entertainment Center to control ■ Select and adjust Media Center display settings. your cable TV or satellite receiver set-top box. ■ HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 139: If Your Connections Don't Work

    To set up optional components in Media Center: Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center Choose the number of speakers you have. You can Optional Components startup wizard. also test the speakers. Confirm your country/region. If you selected 5.1 or 7.1 speakers, or if you are using S/PDIF (digital), you must set the DVD player Set up the TV signal, manually or automatically.

  • Page 140: Adjusting The Front Panel Display Brightness

    Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel media info display. This setting does not control the brightness of the On/Standby (power) button or Media Center mode status LEDs.

  • Page 141: Configuring Audio

    Configuring Audio You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center audio configuration to get the best sound on your Select the configuration that most closely audio system. matches your home system. See: “Connecting Headphones” on page 135 “Connecting a Microphone” on page 135 “Adjusting the Volume”...

  • Page 142: Adjusting The Volume

    Volume controls within a program, ■ such as the volume buttons on the Media Center navigation bar or on the remote control Volume icon on the taskbar ■ Double-click and adjust the volume. HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 143 Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Volume cannot be controlled from the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window HP Digital Entertainment Center remote opens. control if the S/PDIF digital audio out connects to your AV receiver. Control the This window is easier to read on a monitor. You can sound from your AV receiver.

  • Page 144: Configuring Audio Output

    Configuring Audio Output You must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio system. Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player.

  • Page 145: Configuring Audio For Media Center

    Configuring audio for Media Center To configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio: Press Media Center on the remote control. You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center. Reduce the volume level before changing Click Settings, General, Media Center Setup, channels.

  • Page 146: Configuring Video

    HP Digital Entertainment Center desktop appears on the See “Viewing the screen image on a second display” on next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the HP Digital page 141. Entertainment Center and try again.
  • Page 147 Turn on the TV or monitor. Press the Video/TV button on the TV remote control to select the Video input. Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Right-click on the desktop, and click NVIDIA Control Panel in the dialog box.
  • Page 148 Click Finish to complete the wizard. Disabling the dual screen option When you want to disconnect the TV from the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you may need to disable the dual screen option to return your HP Digital Entertainment Center display to its original resolution.

  • Page 149: Adjusting The Desktop Display

    Remove the video cable from the HP Digital screen option” on page 142. Entertainment Center Video Out and TV In. Turn off the TV and the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Adjusting the Desktop Display Some tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require...

  • Page 150: Adjusting The Display In Media Center

    Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Video Settings. Click Display/Connection Wizard. Verify that the video equipment is properly connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center and turned on. Click Next. You may also need to perform the HDTV Overscan procedure, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection.

  • Page 151: Dvd Playback

    You can use this window to adjust the TV video image in component video out. This window is not available for single displays in HDMI, DVI, or VGA video out. Use the Media Center HP Settings wizard to adjust these displays. Initial Configuration...
  • Page 152 Click Apply and then click Yes to save changes. Perform HDTV Overscan Configuration, as required. See “HDTV Overscan Configuration” on page 147. The HDTV Overscan Configuration window may open, depending on the type of TV/display and video connection. HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 153: Hdtv Overscan Configuration

    If you have more than one display connected to your HP Digital Entertainment Center: You cannot use HDTV Overscan Configuration for 480i or 480p. HP recommends that you Select the TV you want to change use 720i/p or 1080i to avoid overscan issues.

  • Page 154: Finding Atsc Hdtv And Standard Tv Channels

    (Select models only) After you complete the Media Center and Digital TV setup To view or record HDTV content, you need an HP Digital wizards and then download your TV Program Guide, the Entertainment Center with ATSC tuner (included) and Media Center TV Program Guide may display incorrect UHF/VHF antenna (sold separately).
  • Page 155 Adjusting the Video Image To adjust the video settings from the Windows desktop: Right-click on the desktop, and click NVIDIA Click the Home icon in the taskbar. Control Panel in the dialog box. Click the Video & Television category. When NVIDIA Control Panel window opens, click If you are using a Component Video Out connection the Video &...

  • Page 156: Configuring The System

    HP Digital Entertainment Center” on page 152 “Installing Software” on page 153 “Utility Programs” on page 153 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons You can configure some of your HP Digital Entertainment Center shortcut keyboard buttons. Click Start on the taskbar, choose Control Panel, Click OK.

  • Page 157: Registering With Hp

    Follow onscreen instructions, using the keyboard and trackball. You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center. You can also register with HP in the following ways: Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, ■ Click More Programs, HP Support, and then and follow onscreen instructions.

  • Page 158: Transferring Information From Your Old Pc To Your Hp Digital Entertainment Center

    See the built-in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center; search for transfer wizard and select the overview article, Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Overview. This information describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new HP Digital Entertainment Center. HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 159: Installing Software

    Installing Software After you turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center the Choose software that is compatible with your HP Digital first time and then restart it, you can install any additional Entertainment Center; check the operating system, software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in...

  • Page 160: System Utilities

    System utilities HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & To use utility programs: Tools folder that display support information and initiate Click Start, choose All Programs, and then PC Application or System Recovery. Help & Tools. Select a program or folder: HP Application Recovery ■...
  • Page 161 What is Quick Resume Mode? When the HP Digital Entertainment Center is in Quick Resume mode: The display is turned off, audio is muted, and the PC The PC can still perform tasks such as recording ■ ■ is kept fully operational but in a reduced-power scheduled TV programs or stream video and music setting.
  • Page 162 Control Panel, you can activate or wake the PC from Quick Resume mode by pressing the Power button on your HP Digital Entertainment Center, or by pressing the standby button on the keyboard or remote control. Under Options you can place a check mark next to...
  • Page 163 Using the Media Center Optimization Utility The optimization utility is designed to keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center running smoothly if Media Center is left open for long periods of time. Media Center can be left open because of various...
  • Page 164 HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Chapter Contents: To solve audio problems, see “Audio” on page 160. To solve video problems, see “Video” on page 162. To solve system problems, see “System” on page 164.

  • Page 166: Problems And Solutions

    138. Reinstall the sound card drivers by using Application Recovery. See the Warranty ■ and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Check volume and mute settings. See “Adjusting the Volume” on page 136. ■ I have low volume...
  • Page 167 ■ make any sound. remote control. Press the Mute button on the HP Digital Entertainment Center keyboard or on the ■ remote control to see if the Mute feature is turned on. Use the keyboard controls to increase the volume.

  • Page 168: Video

    Check that the correct input source is selected on the TV. ■ I am using a TV with the HP Digital Check that the TV is connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Video ■ Entertainment Out to TV” on page 63.
  • Page 169 Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed ■ correctly. Make sure the front of the remote sensor on the HP Digital Entertainment Center is ■ not blocked (behind display window). Point the remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center (not at the TV) ■...

  • Page 170: System

    Find the description that most closely matches your problem, and try the corresponding solution. Problem Solution When you press the On button on the front of the HP Digital Entertainment ■ My HP Digital Center, the following events should happen: Entertainment Center won’t turn on at all.
  • Page 171 If the HP Digital Entertainment Center shows no response to mouse or ■ the HP Digital keyboard actions, reset the HP Digital Entertainment Center: Entertainment Press and hold the On button for more than 4 seconds until the HP Digital Center is not Entertainment Center turns off. recommended and should be Wait a few seconds, and turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center back on.
  • Page 172 Entertainment Center Rinse the trackball with soap and warm water. and TV or monitor seem Clean the rollers inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a cotton to work. swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Replace the trackball and the trackball-cover ring.
  • Page 173 CD, follow the instructions that came with the software to reinstall it. I cannot remove a You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the HP Digital CD or DVD. Entertainment Center. Turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, and press the Eject button to extend the tray.
  • Page 174 Remove the memory card when the light is not flashing, and shine a flashlight ■ into the empty slot. If any of the pins are bent, have the HP Digital Entertainment Center serviced if a pin is touching another pin.
  • Page 175 You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another My DVD won’t play. ■ 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.

  • Page 176: Getting Help

    Press the Help button on your keyboard (the ? button). The Help and Support Center is onscreen Help information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Here you can find: Start Media Center. Click the Help (?) icon at Links to reinstall drivers.

  • Page 177: Warranty And Support Guide

    Warranty and Support Guide See the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support Guide, included with the documentation, for detailed information on: HP Web site Support addresses Application and System Recovery programs ■ ■ HP Support telephone numbers The terms of your HP limited warranty ■...

  • Page 178: Hp Customer Care

    HP Customer Care You 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 Warranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers.

  • Page 179: Updates From Hp

    HP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). You 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. To turn updates back on:...
  • Page 180 HP Digital Entertainment Center...

  • Page 181: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replace the internal hard disk drive only if it has failed. Do not replace the internal hard disk drive until HP support has diagnosed it as the point of failure. HP recommends that you upgrade the hard disk drive capacity by using the HP Personal Media Drive.

  • Page 182: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive To remove the internal hard disk drive: Gently turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center Disconnect the hard disk drive cables. upside down. Remove the hard disk drive cover from the chassis. After loosening the screw (A), slide the hard disk drive in the direction of the screw (B).

  • Page 183: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the internal hard disk drive: Replace the old hard disk drive with the new hard Place the hard disk drive into the chassis. Position the disk drive (A). metal tabs. Replace the four hard disk drive screws (B). Tighten the screws an additional half-turn only after the screws contact the rubber washer.
  • Page 184 Gently turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right Test the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper side up. operation. Reconnect all cables to the HP Digital Entertainment Recover your system using the recovery disk. Center. Reconnect the power cable last.

  • Page 185: Index

    Index Numerics Audio 7.1 Pre-Out 6 audio configuration 135 1/4 inch headphones 135 Audio Connection 1394 7, 109 Typical 38 2.0 multichannel audio system 41 audio files 2.1 home stereo installation 41, 42 codec errors 168 2.1 multichannel audio system 42 do not appear in Media Library 169 2.1 powered speaker 49 Audio Output 138...
  • Page 186 2.1 speaker system Center/Subwoofer 6 with passive speakers 42 Changing screens 140 with powered speakers 49 clearances, space for HP Digital Entertainment Center 28 4.1 speaker system cloning 140 with passive speakers 43 Coaxial Splitter 31 with powered speakers 50 codec errors 168 5.1 speaker system...
  • Page 187 TV to watch one channel and record on another 72 Display/video configuration 62 VCR with direct connections 105 documentation video analog camera 112 how to find HP support information 171 video digital camera 109 how to find online manuals 172 video, overview 104 Dolby Digital 46...
  • Page 188 169 camera, digital video 109 troubleshooting 169 digital speakers 53 Hardware 111 DSL/Cable modem 119 hardware test, for HP Digital Entertainment Center 170 DVD player 103 HDTV 74 FM radio 56 antenna 73, 81 HP personal media drive 124...
  • Page 189 140 software 153 how to synchronize, the keyboard 130 internal splitter 77 how to transfer PC data to HP Digital Entertainment Center Internet connecting DSL/cable modem 119 HP Customer Care 172 connecting through a router 120...
  • Page 190 94 information about Media Center 173 Online Guides 172 microsoft.com 74 Online Spotlight 173 MMC/SD 5 accessing using Media Center 173 monitor 58 Open cabinet 25 connecting 68 open-back 24 troubleshooting 167 optical cords 46 HP Digital Entertainment Center...
  • Page 191 97 Personal Media Drive 123 troubleshooting 163 pixels 148 remote receiver 97 Placement 25 remove the HP Personal Media Drive 125 power outage, recovery from 165 removing Powered speakers 48, 54 CD/DVD 167 premium channels 75...
  • Page 192 160 Scan for hardware changes 111 Standard definition television 58 Scanner 122 Start Here booklet 19 scanner Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First connecting 122 Time 128 SDTV 74 subwoofer second display 141 for digital speaker setup 53...
  • Page 193 Titan TV 148 troubleshooting 162, 167 transfer wizard 152 viewing PC image on a second TV 141 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment TV and Monitor Out 69 Center 152 TV Out (through AV receiver) 66 troubleshooting 159...
  • Page 194 168 xD media 5 location of output connectors 58 XP Media Center Edition 2005 74 Viewing the HP Digital Entertainment Center image on the TV 140 Y adapter cables 48 virus protection 151 required for speakers 48...

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