HP 2000491 User Manual

HP Digital Entertainment Center
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents

Before You Begin ..............................1
Welcome ..............................................................1
Benefits and Features .............................................. 2
Functional Overview.............................. 3
Front Panel ............................................................3
Memory Card Reader ............................................. 5
Back Panel............................................................. 6
Cleaning the
HP Digital Entertainment Center............................9
Shipping the
HP Digital Entertainment Center............................9
Keyboard ............................................ 10
Wireless Keyboard Operation ............................... 12
Replacing the Keyboard Batteries ........................... 13
Remote Control.................................... 14
Remote Control Buttons.......................................... 14
Remote Control Operation..................................... 16
Installing the Remote Control Batteries .....................17
Safety Information..........................19
AC Power Safety Warnings ...................................19
Installation Overview .....................21
System Audio/Video Connections......... 22
System Integration ................................................22
System Diagram ................................................... 24
Installation Guidelines ......................... 26
Placement and Ventilation Requirements.................. 27
Connecting Audio ........................... 35
Audio Overview ...................................36
Audio Output Connectors ......................................36
Sound Connector Jacks..........................................37
Speaker Types......................................................37
Speaker Configurations .........................................38
Typical Audio Connection ......................40
TV Audio Connection ............................41
Connecting TV Audio ............................................41
AV Receiver Audio Connection ..............42
AV Receiver Equipment Overview...........................42
2.0 Home Stereo Installation .................................. 43
2.1 Home Stereo Installation .................................. 44
4.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................... 45
5.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................... 46
7.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................... 47
Digital Home Theater Audio...................................48
Powered Speaker Audio Connection .....50
2.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................51
4.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................52
5.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................53
7.1 Powered Speakers ..........................................54
Digital Powered Speakers......................................55
Monitor Speakers .................................................57
Audio In Connections............................58
FM Radio Antenna................................59
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Basic Setup.......................................... 29
Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center......... 29
Inventory............................................. 31
Cables Included ................................................... 32
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Connecting Video Out..................... 61
Connecting Video Equipment...........95
Video Out Overview ............................62
Video Out Connection Overview............................ 62
Video Out Connectors........................................... 63
TV Display Overview ............................................64
Audio and Video Switching Overview..................... 64
Using the Remote Control with Your TV ...................65
Using the SCART Adapter...................................... 65
Typical Video Out Connections ..............66
Video Out to TV....................................67
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV ........69
Video Out to Monitor ...........................71
Video Out to TV and Monitor................72
Connecting TV Source In ................. 75
TV Source Overview .............................76
TV Signal Source Overview ................................... 76
TV Source Connectors Overview ............................77
TV Source Connectors........................................... 78
Typical TV Source Connections ..............79
Antenna Connection .............................80
Antenna .............................................................. 80
Cable Only.......................................................... 81
One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver ........... 82
Two Cable TV Boxes, or
Two Digital Cable Receivers .............................. 84
Satellite Connection ..............................86
One Satellite Receiver ........................................... 86
Two Satellite Receivers ..........................................88
Video Equipment Overview.................. 96
Connectors ..........................................................96
Video Equipment Connection Overview...................97
Typical Video Equipment
Connections .........................................98
VCR Connection.................................... 99
VCR Direct In Connection ......................................99
Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable................100
Video Camera Connection .................. 103
Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ................. 103
Connecting an Analog Camcorder .......................106
Connecting the Network ...............107
Peripheral Connection Overview ........ 108
Typical Network Connections ............. 110
Connecting the Wireless
Network Antenna .............................. 111
Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem......... 113
Connecting Through a Router ............. 114
USB Device Connection ....................... 115
Digital Still Camera............................................. 115
Other USB Devices .............................................116
Connecting an
HP Personal Media Drive ................... 117
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive...................118
Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive............119
Infrared Transmitter Connection............90
Infrared Transmitter Overview ................................ 90
Infrared Transmitter Installation............................... 92
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Initial Configuration ......................121
Troubleshooting............................ 145
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
Center for the First Time..................... 122
Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ................ 122
Initial Startup...................................................... 123
Syncing the Keyboard......................................... 124
Windows Welcome............................ 125
Media Center First Run....................... 126
Required Media Center Setup .............................. 126
Optional Media Center Setup .............................. 127
If Your Connections Don’t Work ...........................129
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness ..........129
Configuring Audio ............................. 130
Connecting Headphones .....................................130
Connecting a Microphone ................................... 130
Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 132
Configuring Audio Output ................................... 133
Configuring Video.............................. 135
Configuring Video Output ...................................135
Dual screen ....................................................... 136
Adjusting the Desktop Display .............................. 139
Tuning the Desktop Display.................................. 139
Problems and Solutions ......................146
Audio................................................................146
Video................................................................148
System ..............................................................150
Getting Help.......................................156
Help and Support Center.....................................156
HP Support ........................................................156
Warranty and Support Guide ..............................157
Updates from HP ................................................159
Microsoft Web Site.............................................159
Appendix:
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...... 161
Important Information About Recorded
TV Programs...................................................161
Procedure ..........................................................161
Index ........................................... 165
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Configuring the System...................... 140
Plasma TV/Display Image Retention...................... 140
Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ........................141
Registering with HP.............................................141
Setting Up Virus Protection................................... 142
Transferring Information from Your Old PC
to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center............. 142
Installing Software .............................................. 142
HP Settings Utility Program .................................. 143
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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in control of your complete home entertainment experience. Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and record your favorite TV shows. Use a television program guide without a monthly fee. Capture, personalize, and create DVDs of your home movies, and back up your photos, music, or favorite TV programs onto DVD.
Use other entertainment equipment — like a TV, AV receiver, satellite receiver, and digital camera — with the HP Digital Entertainment Center to create an integrated system. Access all of your TV programs, videos, pictures,
music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft software and the remote control.
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Media Center
This User’s Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center to use with your audio/video system.
Chapter Contents:
“Functional Overview” on page 3 “Keyboard” on page 10 “Remote Control” on page 14
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The HP Digital Entertainment Center
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Benefits and Features

Benefits
Complete home digital entertainment solution for
your living room.
Watch, pause, and replay live TV on one channel
while recording another (select models only).
Schedule future recordings with the complimentary
TV programming guide (no charge — separately purchased broadband Internet service required).
Burn a DVD of your favorite TV shows or home
videos.
Product features
Sophisticated, sleek, stackable case fits into your
AV cabinet
Built-in standard-definition TV tuner
(Dual tuners for select models only)
Personal video recorder (PVR) with a complimentary
TV programming guide (no charge)
Built-in FM radio tuner
HP Personal Media Drive
Front panel media info display
CD/DVD double-layer, multiformat player/recorder
9-in-1 media card reader
Play DVDs in 7.1 surround sound (surround sound
system is required and sold separately).
Burn music audio CDs (for lawful use only).
Store audio CDs in an easy-to-use music jukebox.
Listen to your collection of MP3 and AAC music.
Burn picture slide shows to CD or DVD.
View and edit your favorite digital photos.
Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media
Drive.
Rear and front AV connectors:
Digital Audio Out: Optical and coaxial S/PDIF
5.1 surround
Analog Audio Out: Up to 7.1 channels
Video Out: DVI, VGA, S-video, composite video
LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000
Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless
Front AV, USB, and FireWire
®
(IEEE 1394)
connectors for video capture
Full function remote control
Lap-sized, compact wireless keyboard with
integrated trackball mouse
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Functional Overview

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Front Panel

The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel.
Your model might not have all features.
Front panel
Item Function Comments
CD/DVD
AV inputs USB and card readers
On/Standby (power) button and LED Push to turn on. Push for standby. Press and hold button 4 seconds to turn off.
CD/DVD player/recorder Progressive scan DVD player plus double-layer DVD+RW/DVD-R recorder
Media info display
HP Persona
Solid blue: On Solid amber: Standby
CD/DVD, multiformat Push the Eject button to open. Push the tray or Eject button to close.
Media Drive Bay
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Transport control buttons Replay, Play, Pause, Stop, Skip, Eject
Experience mode status indicators White indicates DVD, TV, radio, music,
Personal Media Drive Bay Removable HP Personal Media Drive
pictures, videos, activities in Media Center
behind top right door, for additional storage for recorded TV shows and digital content
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Item Function Comments
E 2
N
CON
1
C
CONNECT
ED .0
EED
2.0
FRONT INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
HP Digital Entertainment Center
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
KEYBOARD CONNECT
S-VIDEO
FRONT INPUT
FRONT INPUT
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
9-in-1 memory card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, MS/MS-Pro USB 2.0 (2)
Card readers behind lower right door LED: Green (with media inserted) Off (no media inserted) See “Memory Card Reader” on page 5.
Media info display Front status panel for all media
information. Front-panel text content displayed from Media Center.
KEYBOARD CONNECT
1394
R
HEADPHONES
Behind left door
MIC I
AV connectivity for capturing analog and
Front AV inputs — see below
digital video from camcorders
Keyboard connect switch for wireless keyboard synchronization
Blinking green LED indicates keyboard activity. Special blink status indicates sync with keyboard.
S-video In Y/C video, analog 4-pin
Video In Composite video RCA jack
R
Audio In White: Left
HEADPHONES
MIC INHEADPHONES
MIC INHEADPHONES
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Red: Right, RCA jacks
1394 DV In FireWire (IEEE 1394), 4-pin input-output
MI
for digital video
Headphone Out 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) jack
Microphone In 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mini-jack
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIODL
1394
R
AUDIO DV INL
1394
R
O DV IN
1394
R
DV IN
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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.
An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader activity when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is reading or writing data. Wait until the LED stops blinking before removing media.
Removing media when the in-use light is blinking may cause damage.
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Digital cameras and other digital devices use memory cards, or media, to store digital picture files.
On/Standby
Your model might not have all features.
HP Digital Entertainment Center
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
Memory card readers
Item Name Slot Supports Insert media
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SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
SmartMedia/xD Upper-left SmartMedia (SM) memory card/
xD media
MMC/SD Upper-right MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Secure Digital (SD) memory card
CompactFlash I/II Microdrive
Lower-left CompactFlash Type I, II media
Microdrive disk drive
MS/MS-Pro Lower-right Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick (MS-Pro)
Facing up
Facing up
Receptacle edge (holes)
Facing up
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Back Panel

The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel.
(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN
FM ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
DUAL
TUNER
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
Item Connector Type Color Supported format
AUDIO IN
L
R
SURROUND
BACK
L
R
SURROUND
L
Audio In RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Surround Back
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Surround
RCA jacks Brown: Left
Beige: Right
RCA jacks Blue: Left
Grey: Right
Analog stereo
Analog:
7.1
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1
75 COAXIAL
12
R
CENTER
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Center/Subwoofer
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
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Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Front
R
COAXIAL
Digital Audio Out Coaxial Orange S/PDIF 5.1 only
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RCA jacks Green: center
Purple: subwoofer
RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1
Analog stereo:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1,
2.1, 2.0
Item Connector Type Color Supported format
OPTICAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
HI SPEED USB 2.0
Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF 5.1 only
Video Out
RCA jack Yellow Analog: Interlaced scan
(Composite)
S-video Out Y/C video
4-pin
Black Analog: Interlaced scan
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
VGA Out 15-pin D-sub Blue Analog:
Up to 2048 x 1536 with panning depending on display size
Digital Video Out (DVI)
DVI-I 29-pin D-sub digital/ analog
White Digital:
Up to 1600 x 1200 Up to 2048 x 1536 with panning depending on display size
USB 2.0
4 ports Silver USB 2.0
(high speed)
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1394
10/100/1000
ETHERNET
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
1394 (for digital video or
6-pin DV input/ output
other device)
Ethernet
RJ-45 N/A 10/100/1000
10/100/1000
Wireless LAN Removable
antenna
Silver FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Gold 802.11 b/g
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Item Connector Type Color Supported format
802.11 b/g
ACTIVITY LINK
R
AUDIO
TV ANTENNA IN
FM ANTENNA IN
L R
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOVIDEO
S-VIDEOVIDEO
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
AUDIO
LEDs (2) Activity: Blinks when transmits/ receives data
L
Audio TV Source 1 In
Video (Composite)
Link: Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected. Blinks when wireless LAN is scanning.
RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
RCA jack Yellow Analog:
TV Source 1 In
S-video TV Source 1 In
Y/C video Analog 4-pin
Black Analog:
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Analog
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
TV Antenna In Coaxial Silver RF with internal splitter to
dual-tuners
FM Antenna In 75 Ohm
Silver FM radio, RF
Coaxial
Audio TV
L
Source 2 In (Select
RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
Analog
models only)
S-video TV Source 2 In (Select
Y/C video Analog 4-pin
Black Analog:
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
models only)
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
Infrared Transmitter
12
Out (2 outputs)
AC In AC 110–240Vv
110-240V 50-60Hz
AC IN
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3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mini-jack
50–60 Hz
Silver Remote infrared (IR Blaster)
Black Power

Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center

The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the HP Digital Entertainment Center, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center and
connected equipment.
2 Unplug the HP Digital Entertainment Center from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
3 Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. 4 Plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center. 5 Turn on connected equipment and the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to clean your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other volatile substances. These chemicals may damage your unit.

Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center

Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
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Keyboard

The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard. The actual keyboard may vary slightly in some countries/regions.
Function keys
Left, right mouse button
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.
Places HP Digital Entertainment Center in standby.
Indicator light Amber: Caps Lock on.
Green: Key or mouse button activity.
Mouse button left, right
Left-click, right-click.
TrackBall
Back Displays previously viewed Media Center or browser page.
Forward Displays next viewed browser page.
Internet Opens your Internet browser.
E-mail Opens an Internet e-mail page or your e-mail software.
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Icon Item Description
Messenger Opens your instant messaging program.
Minimize Minimizes the Media Center application.
Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application.
Media Center
Media Center Starts Media Center.
Previous Selects previous media track.
Play Plays media.
Pause Pauses media.
Next Selects next media track.
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Vol – Decreases speaker volume.
Vol + Increases speaker volume.
Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.
Trackball Moves cursor on screen.
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The Internet, E-mail, and Messenger buttons can be reconfigured to open a Web site or software program. See “Configuring the Keyboard Buttons” on page 141. Refer to the Software Guide.

Wireless Keyboard Operation

Your HP Digital Entertainment 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 indicates receiver activity. Approximate range is 3.66 meters (12 feet).
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Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard.
On/Standby
FRONT INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL
KEYBOARD CONNECT
KEYBOARD CONNECT
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MIC INHEADPHONES
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Replacing the Keyboard Batteries

Keep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with the use of the system.
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard.
2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the
battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly!
3 Replace the battery cover.
4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
powered on.
5 Test the keyboard.
The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically.
6 If the keyboard does not operate:
a Check the battery orientation.
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b Sync the keyboard. See “Syncing the Keyboard”
on page 124.
If you have no batteries and must use a keyboard, attach
a USB keyboard to the back or front panel. You can also
use the remote control for many functions as a temporary
substitute.
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Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons

(Features and location may vary. Refer to the specific documentation for other remote controls.)
A Standby
BDVD
Menu
CGreen
button
DRed
button
ERecord
FRew
GReplay
HPause
JBack
Puts the HP Digital Entertainment Center into or out of a power-reduced standby state. It does not turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center off.
Opens Play DVD window in Media Center or opens the main menu of a DVD movie, if available.
Opens a Teletext menu while watching live TV.
Opens a Teletext menu while watching live TV.
Records selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive.
(Rewind) Moves the media backward (press button for three speeds).
Rewinds live or recorded TV back 8 seconds, or to beginning of music track or DVD chapter.
Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs.
Returns to the previous window within Media Center.
DVD MENU
RECORD
REW
REPLAY
PAUSE
KArrows
LMedia
Center
MVolume
NLive TV
OGuide
PClear
Q Teletext
RYellow
button
Buttons move the cursor to navigate within all Media Center windows. They also move forward and backward through slide-show images.
Opens Media Center to the main menu.
Increases (+) and decreases (–) sound.
Is a shortcut to view live TV. It also moves to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV.
Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record.
Deletes the selection and works as the Backspace key does on a keyboard.
Turns Teletext on or off while in live TV mode. The Teletext page either replaces the live TV picture or is displayed over it; TV sound is still available.
Opens a Teletext menu while watching live TV.
TELETEXT
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S Blue
button
Opens a Teletext menu while watching live TV.
G
A
D
H
TPlay
B
DVD MENU
C
TELETEXT
Q
UStop
R
S
VFwd
T
RECORD
PLAY
E
REW
F
REPLAY
PAUSE
STOP
FWD
SKIP
U
WSkip
V
W
XMore (i)
J
BACK
i
MORE
X
Plays the selected media.
Stops the selected media.
(Fast-forward) Moves media forward (press button for three speeds).
Moves media forward — for example, 30 seconds in videos and live TV, one music track, or one DVD chapter.
Displays available information about a selected media file and displays more information and options.
PLAY
STOP
FWD
SKIP
M
N
O
Y
K
L
VOLUME
OK
CH/PG
YOK
ZCH/PG
Selects the desired action or window option. It acts as the Enter key.
Up (+) and down (–) change the TV channel or move pages up and
OK
down, depending on available
Z
LIVE TV
MUTE
GUIDE
AA
RECORDED TV
AA Mute
AB
DEF
321
MNO
654
WXYZ
987
AC
AB Recorded
TV
AC 0 to 9,
#, *
GHI
PQRS
ABC
JKL
TUV
[
0
*
P
CLEAR
0
PRINT
#
ENTER
AD Enter
AD
AE
options.
Turns sound off. The word Mute is displayed on the Media Center screen when Mute is turned on.
Opens the Recorded TV window.
Numeric keypad buttons to change channels or enter text into the Media Center search or text box.
Selects the desired action or window option. In full-screen mode, press Enter to return to the last channel you
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were watching.
AE Print
Prints selected content on the screen.
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Remote Control 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 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 8 meters (26 feet) from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 45 degrees (90 degrees total) from the center of the remote sensor.
The remote control will not operate until the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on and fully booted up.
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Media Center must be in full-screen mode (or have focus) for consistent remote control operation. Performance may vary.
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
LED
90˚
~8 meters
Indicator
Light
Remote operation
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Installing the Remote Control Batteries

1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote
control.
2 Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided). Make
sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly!
3 Replace the battery cover. 4 Test the remote control by pressing any key.
The indicator light should blink.
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Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.
DVD MENU
RECORD
REPLAY
TV
MUSICPICTURES VIDEOSRADIO
PLAY
STOP
FWD
REW
PAUSE
SKIP
OK
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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 Warranty and Support Guide for additional safety information.
Chapter Contents:
“AC Power Safety Warnings” on page 19
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Please read this important safety information.
Do not open top cover.
Risk of electric shock.
No user-serviceable parts inside top cover.

AC Power Safety Warnings

Use the right AC source — The power supply is
preset for the country/region in which you purchased the HP Digital Entertainment Center. If you move to another country/region, please make sure you check its voltage requirements before plugging your HP Digital Entertainment Center into an AC power outlet.
A power cord is included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Install the system near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Digital Entertainment Center’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.
To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the
telephone network, plug your system into the AC outlet
before connecting it to the DSL/telephone line. Also,
disconnect the DSL/telephone line before unplugging
your system from the AC power outlet.
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an
“IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no
direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).
Ground your system — To reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the
power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an
important safety feature. Connect the equipment to a
grounded (earthed) power outlet.
For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet
into which you plug the power cord is easily accessible to
the operator and is located as close to the equipment as
possible.
Safety Information
Safety Information 19
Never pull on the cord — Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it from the power outlet. Never disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord.
Install your HP Digital Entertainment Center near an outlet that you can easily reach. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.
Use surge protection — To protect your HP Digital Entertainment Center and other equipment, connect all power cords for your system and its peripheral devices (such as a printer or scanner) to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surge protection or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if surge protection fails.
Use the right power source — Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital Entertainment Center, as indicated on the label/back plate of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static buildup charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for additional safety information.
Lightning — For added protection of any HP product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
Power lines — An outside antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.
20 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Installation Overview

This chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio/video (AV) equipment in detail. You may find connection details that won’t be in the basic Start Here booklet.
The Start Here booklet works with this User’s Guide. Take a few minutes to look at the Start Here booklet before you read this chapter. You may find the information you need there.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center is very versatile and works with a wide variety of basic, typical, and advanced multimedia systems.
The installation process is divided into four major areas: Audio, Video, TV Source In, Network.
The setup can take some time, depending on your system, and may require additional cables.
Chapter Contents:
“System Audio/Video Connections” on page 22 “Basic Setup” on page 29 “Inventory” on page 31
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Read the important safety information before you install the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Safety Information” on page 19.
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System Audio/Video 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 service provider (sold separately), allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to access the Television Program Guide and Internet content sources.
A cable connection from a set-top box or antenna
hookup (sold separately) allows the TV tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the TV channels.
An infrared transmitter (IR blaster) connection to
a set-top box from the HP Digital Entertainment Center allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the set-top box channels from the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control.
Audio outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to your TV speakers or AV receiver allow up to 7.1 surround sound.
Video outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to your TV or AV receiver allow you to watch TV and to view the HP Digital Entertainment Center display.
An FM radio antenna connection allows the FM
tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the FM radio channels.
The wireless keyboard with trackball or remote
control allows you to operate the HP Digital
Entertainment Center from the comfort of your couch.
How you connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center into your system depends on how you want to use it. The HP Digital Entertainment Center functions as a media source, with DVD and personal video player/recorders built in. Your AV receiver or TV functions as your audio/ video output switch.
To watch and record TV, video, and audio, you must first connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video, audio, and network sources.
To play back audio/video, you must connect the
HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your sound system and TV/display.
To record audio/video, you must connect the
HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video source, such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver, or antenna.
To update the Television Program Guide and use the
Internet, you must also connect to a home network or DSL/cable modem.
If your HP Digital Entertainment Center has the dual-tuner option, each tuner must be connected to the same TV source. You can connect two cable set-top boxes, or two, satellite receivers, or an antenna with cable splitter. The Television Program Guide only supports one TV service provider channel lineup.
Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital Entertainment Center can be:
Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio
and video signal to your TV.
Or
Routed directly to your TV.
Imagine the flow of your television signal into and out of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To watch and record TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment Center must send the recorded TV shows out to your TV.
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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:
Internet
Download
TV Program
Guide
Audio
Video
Network Data
Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter
AV
DSL/Cable Modem or Wireless Router
Keyboard
Data
Remote Control
TV Source
Infrared Transmitter
AV In
Cable In
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
TV Source In
HP Digital Entertainment Center
HP Digital Entertainment Center
AV Out
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Digital Video
Camcorder
Audio/Video flow
AV Receiver TV or Monitor
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System Diagram

(Configurations may vary. Some cables sold separately.)
Back Panel
NOTE: 5.1 systems do not
include “Surr. Back” connections.
CD
or Tape Player
Wall
Outlet
Surround
Surround
Back
Left
OUT
Surge Protector
Line Conditioner
Left
Front
Left
Audio In 7.1 Multichannel
Surr. Back Surround
Center
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AV RECEIVER IN
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OUT
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NOTE: Connect Set-top box 2 only
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Front Panel
(Configurations may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)
The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation:
Choose
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MS / MS PRO
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Installation Guidelines

To enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center:
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An open-back is required for adequate cooling when installing your HP Digital Entertainment Center in an AV cabinet.
Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a
well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, or moisture.
Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as
equipment or papers. The HP Digital Entertainment Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot.
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On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into
Standby when not in use. In Standby, the On/Standby button is lit amber. Preset recordings only start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is on or in Standby.
Adjust only those controls that are described in the
operating instructions.
Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center
cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
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Leave slots and openings in the HP Digital Entertainment Center cabinet open for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.
412.75 mm
16.25 in
114.3 mm
4.5 in
This product is heavy. Exercise caution when lifting
or moving.
Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a
stable, supported surface. Do not drop or place it on an unstable surface.
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Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment Center setup location
If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV, a set-top box, or a surround sound system, HP recommends that you choose a clear working area with easy access to the connectors of these devices. If your TV is wall-mounted, make sure that you have access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to connect it to the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

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 leave the doors open when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is powered on.
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Failure to follow these ventilation requirements could cause the HP Digital Entertainment Center to malfunction.
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The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best operation.
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(19 in)
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Center
Wall Clearance
If the AV cabinet has a back, the back must have a hole behind the HP Digital Entertainment Center, for air circulation, with a minimum open area of 48.3 cm (19 inches) wide by 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) high. See the following illustration.
5.08 cm (2 in) minimum
2.54 cm (1 in) minimum
NOTE: These clearances are
required for proper ventilation.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) from the wall.
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Cabinet
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Entertainment Center
Side View
10.02 cm (4 in)
minimum
Wall
Back of cabinet

Basic Setup

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 be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or the front panel (behind lower doors) of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center

The basic steps to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center are in the Start Here booklet as follows. Your system may be different. See the referenced sections for detailed information on each step.
Before you begin:
Read “Safety Information” on page 19.
Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 26.
Refer to the Start Here booklet as a guide to connect
your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Read the important safety information before you install the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Safety Information” on page 19.
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Required steps
1
Unpack the box contents.
a Take inventory. See “Inventory” on page 31.
Identify the items included with your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
b Identify equipment you will need that is not
supplied.
c Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center where
you can easily reach the back panel.
2 Determine how you will connect the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to your system.
3 Connect the audio cables. See “Typical Audio
Connection” on page 40.
a Audio In (optional)
b Audio Out (to TV, AV receiver, speakers)
c Digital Audio Out
4 Connect the Video Out to the TV or display. See
“Typical Video Out Connections” on page 66.
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5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In
cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on page 79.
a Connect the Cable/Antenna In.
b Connect the Source 1 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.
11 Turn on all equipment, and then turn on the
HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time” on page 122.
12 Complete the initial startup and registration. See
“Windows Welcome” on page 125.
a Follow the onscreen instructions.
c Connect the Source 2 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2 (select models only).
d Connect the Infrared Transmitter 1 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.
e Connect the Infrared Transmitter 2 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2 (select models only).
6 Connect the FM radio antenna. See “FM Radio
Antenna” on page 59.
7 Connect the Internet network cables. See “Typical
Network Connections” on page 110.
a DSL/cable modem to Internet (Ethernet)
b Wireless antenna
8 Pull the tab on the keyboard to activate the batteries.
See “Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)” on page 122.
9 Insert the remote control batteries. See “Installing the
Remote Control Batteries” on page 17.
10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat,
stable surface with the following clearances:
Top: 5.08 cm (2 inches)
Side: 2.54 cm (1 inch)
Back: Open cabinet
See “Safety Information” on page 19.
b Set up Media Center.
13 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect any additional rear panel devices.
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
camera. See “Peripheral Connection Overview” on page 108.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 4). See “Peripheral Connection Overview” on page 108.
14 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect front panel devices.
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
camera. See “Connecting Video Equipment” on page 95.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 2). See “Peripheral Connection Overview” on page 108.
c VCR or analog video camera. See “Connecting
Video Equipment” on page 95.
d Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).
See “Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive” on page 117.
Begin using your system. See the Software Guide.
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FM antenna Antenna for FM radio, 75-ohm coaxial. See
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Installation Overview 31

Cables Included

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables and adapters.
Cable Name Description
Stereo RCA, red and white ends. Used for Audio Out.
Coaxial digital audio S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.
Video (Composite) RCA, yellow ends. Used for composite Video Out or TV Source In
connector.
Infrared Transmitter (2) IR Blaster cable. Used for set-top boxes.
Coaxial Used for TV source input from cable set-top boxes or antennas.
SCART adapter Used to connected composite Video Out and audio to TVs that only
have a 20-pin SCART input.
AC Power Black AC power cord. Used to supply electricity to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Additional cables are sold separately. See “Optional Cables Not Included” on page 33 for additional cables that you may need.
32 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Optional Cables Not Included
You might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately).
Cable Name Max quantity Description
Stereo and Video (Composite)
Stereo 8 RCA: Red and white ends. Used for
DVI-D 1 Digital video out. Connect to DVI-I or
S-video 4 Y/C, 4-pin. Plug cable into an S-video
S-video to composite video adapter
VGA 1 15-pin, D-sub Analog. Used for monitor
Optical digital audio 1 S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) digital video in/out
4 RCA: Red, white, yellow ends. Used for
TV Source In connector.
Audio In/Out connectors.
DVI-D input of the HDTV- capable TV or monitor.
connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In connector.
1 Used with TV source input 2 composite
video input.
or HDTV capable TV.
1 1
IEEE 1394 4-pin to 6-pin (back). IEEE 1394 4-pin to 4-pin (front).
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USB 6 USB 2.0. Used for peripheral device
connectors.
Ethernet RJ-45 1 Ethernet 10/100/1000. Used for
broadband Internet connection.
Coaxial Extra lengths Used for TV source input from cable
set-top boxes or antennas.
Installation Overview 33
Additional equipment
You must have the following items to set up and properly operate your HP Digital Entertainment Center and system (these items are sold separately):
Audio system equipment such as:
AV receiver with speakers
Powered speakers
TV speakers
Monitor speakers
Video equipment such as:
Monitor
TV
Video projector
Video output from cable/satellite box or antenna
Connecting cables
Broadband Internet equipment such as:
Cable/DSL modem (working connection required
for Media Center features, such as downloading the Television Program Guide)
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g network
Clean AC power (surge protector/line conditioner
recommended)
Additional equipment and cables are sold separately.
You may also need the following items (sold separately; available at electronics stores) to fully set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center, depending on your system audio and video requirements:
Audio/Video/Network cables: See “Optional
Cables Not Included” on page 33.
Audio Y adapters, mini-plug to 2 RCA-plugs
(for powered speakers).
Observe the following guidelines:
Do not plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center
until all connecting cables are installed.
Turn off power to all other equipment before
connecting cables.
34 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Connect cables firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Match the color codes, for instance:
yellow — video, white — left, red — right.

Connecting Audio

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations.
This chapter describes the most typical, and some advanced, audio setup options for connecting Audio Out and Audio In. To connect TV Source In audio and video, see “Connecting TV Source In” on page 75.
Your system may have different components. Speakers, AV receivers, and other equipment are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for these products.
Stereo
Chapter Contents:
“Audio Overview” on page 36 “Typical Audio Connection” on page 40 “TV Audio Connection” on page 41 “AV Receiver Audio Connection” on page 42 “Powered Speaker Audio Connection” on page 50 “Audio In Connections” on page 58 “FM Radio Antenna” on page 59
On/Standby
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Connecting Audio
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Audio Overview

Audio Output Connectors

Digital Audio Out Audio Out
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
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S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN F M ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
12
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
Connector Name Color Description Cable
SURROUND
BACK L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Surround Back
Brown: Left Beige: Right
Surround Blue: Left
Gray: Right
Center Subwoofer
Green: Center Purple: Subwoofer
Rear speakers in a multichannel audio eight speaker system (7.1).
Side speakers in a multichannel audio six or eight speaker system (4.1, 5.1,
6.1, 7.1).
Center speaker and subwoofer in a multichannel audio system (5.1, 6.1, 7.1).
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
L
R
FRONT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Front White: Left
Coaxial Digital Audio Out
Optical Digital Audio Out
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Stereo speakers or front speakers in a
Red: Right
multichannel audio system (2.0, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1).
Orange Coaxial S/PDIF 5.1 only.
See “Configuring Audio Output” on page 133.
Gray Optical S/PDIF 5.1 only.
See “Configuring Audio Output” on page 133.

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 separate Audio In connections (analog).
The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital Audio Out connections (S/PDIF) that are coaxial and optical. Use analog Audio 7.1 Pre-out or Digital Audio Out connectors, but not both. Use only one Digital Audio Out connector at a time.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not have Digital Audio In connections.

Speaker Types

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If your audio equipment has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.
You must select the correct input and output from the audio equipment front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system (sold separately).
A multichannel audio speaker system has a subwoofer, left-right front, and left-right surround channels. The system may also include a left-right surround back channel and a center speaker. Surround back speakers are included in more advanced 7.1 systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.
The “.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refer to an eight-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
See “Speaker Configurations” on page 38 for more information on speaker arrangements.
Audio amplifiers
The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not supply an amplified audio signal. You can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to:
Passive speakers connected through a home audio
system. A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification.
Active (powered) speakers directly. An active
speaker system must have its own power cord.
Connecting Audio 37
Connecting Audio

Speaker Configurations

You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations:
Speaker system
Home audio system description Recommended arrangement See:
2 (stereo) Two speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
2.1 Two speakers: Left speaker, right speaker
One subwoofer
4.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speaker
Two side speakers: surround left speaker, surround right speaker
One subwoofer
Front left
speaker
Front left
speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround
left speaker
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
TV Display
TV Display
TV Display
Front right
speaker
Front right
speaker
Front right
speaker
Surround
right speaker
“2.0 Home Stereo Installation” on page 43
Or
“2.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51
“2.1 Home Stereo Installation” on page 44
Or
“2.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51
“4.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 45
Or
“4.1 Powered Speakers” on page 52
5.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speaker
Two side speakers: surround left speaker, surround right speaker
One center speaker
One subwoofer
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Front left
speaker
Surround
left speaker
Subwoofer
TV Display
Center
speaker
Front right
right speaker
speaker
Surround
“5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46
Or
“5.1 Powered Speakers” on page 53
Speaker system
Home audio system description Recommended arrangement See:
6.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speaker
Two side speakers: surround left speaker, surround right speaker
One rear surround back speaker
One center speaker
One subwoofer
7.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speaker
Two side speakers: surround left speaker, surround right speaker
Two rear speakers: surround back left speaker, surround back right speaker
One center speaker
One subwoofer
Subwoofer
Front left
speaker
Surround
left speaker
Subwoofer
Front left
speaker
Surround
left speaker
Surround back
left speaker
TV Display
TV Display
Center
speaker
Front right
speaker
Surround
right speaker
Surround back speaker
Center
speaker
Front right
speaker
Surround
right speaker
Surround back
right speaker
If your 6.1 AV receiver has only 5.1 (6) inputs, see the following:
“5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46
Or
“5.1 Powered Speakers” on page 53
“7.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 47
Or
“7.1 Powered Speakers” on page 54
If your 7.1 AV receiver has only five inputs, see “5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46
Connecting Audio
Digital audio 5.1
Digital speakers or digital input connector on the audio system
Front left
speaker
Surround
left speaker
Subwoofer
TV Display
Center
speaker
Front right
right speaker
speaker
Surround
“Digital Home Theater Audio” on page 48
Or
“Digital Powered Speakers” on page 55
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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 TV, monitor or display direct audio
connection with two speakers
AV receiver Home stereo or home theater audio system
with AV receiver and passive speakers
Powered speakers Audio system with active speakers “Powered Speaker Audio Connection”
FM FM Tuner In “FM Radio Antenna” on page 59
Headphones Speakers are muted on headphone
connection
Then see:
“Audio In Connections” on page 58
“Connecting Video Out” on page 61
“Configuring Audio” on page 130
“TV Audio Connection” on page 41
“AV Receiver Audio Connection” on page 42
on page 50
“Connecting Headphones” on page 130
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TV Audio Connection

You can connect your TV, monitor, or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for two-speaker sound.

Connecting TV Audio

To connect the audio directly to a TV or monitor:
Connect an RCA stereo cable (White: Left;
Red: Right) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In connector.
The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation:
TV
AUDIO IN
If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a switch for audio and video.
Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers and AV receiver.
TV
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
SCART adapter
*
Basic TV audio setup (2.0)
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Choose one
FRONT
R
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Used to connect
*
audio and video to
Connecting Audio
TVs that only have a
20-pin SCART input.
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN
FM ANTENNA IN
75
DUAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
COAXIAL
TUNER
12
Connecting Audio 41

AV Receiver Audio Connection

You can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your home stereo or home theater multichannel AV receivers or audio amplifiers using your existing speakers.
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You can also connect video through your AV receiver or to your TV directly.

AV Receiver Equipment Overview

Select the configuration that most closely
matches your home system. See:
“2.0 Home Stereo Installation” on page 43 “2.1 Home Stereo Installation” on page 44 “4.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 45 “5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46 “7.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 47 You can also use a digital connection.
“Digital Home Theater Audio” on page 48
You can connect audio and video from the HP Digital Entertainment Center, through an AV receiver, to the TV input.
Use this method to connect AV receivers or audio-only home receiver/amplifiers that have standard RCA-type input connectors. You may have to select a front
panel button on your AV receiver to switch audio inputs to hear sound.
Use the 2.1 configuration for multichannel AV receivers that have only left and right audio inputs.
Connecting a home stereo to an HP Digital Entertainment Center typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the stereo or AV receiver. Additional cables are sold separately.
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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 stereo standard left and right input.
AUDIO IN
LR
2 Channel
AV Receiver
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Connecting Audio
2.0 audio system connection
Connecting Audio 43

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. Your system may be different. Use this configuration for multichannel AV receivers that only have left and right audio inputs.
AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.
AUDIO IN
LR
2.1 Channel AV Receiver
Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
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100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
WOOFER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
2.1 multichannel audio system connection
44 HP Digital Entertainment Center
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
VIDEO
SUB
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
12

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. Your system may be different.
AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 4.1 or 4 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In.
AUDIO IN
Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
4.1 Channel AV Receiver
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100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
WOOFER
4.1 multichannel audio system connection
Connecting Audio
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
VIDEO
SUB
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
75
DUAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
12
Connecting Audio 45

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 AV receiver.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Use this configuration for 6.1 and 7.1 AV receivers that upmix the rear speaker(s). Use the 2.1 configuration for 5.1 AV receivers that have only left and right inputs. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 or 6 Channel Inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or Multichannel Inputs.
AUDIO IN
Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to “Configuring Audio Output” on page 133 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.
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5.1 Channel AV Receiver
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
5.1 multichannel audio system connection
46 HP Digital Entertainment Center
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
12

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 AV receiver.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. If your AV receiver supports 7.1 and has only 5.1 inputs, see “5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 46.
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Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the
7.1 audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
AUDIO IN
Center
Surr. Back Surround
Sub Front
AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.1 or 8 Channel inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or Multichannel Inputs.
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Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to “Configuring Audio Output” on page 133 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.
7.1 Channel AV Receiver
Connecting Audio
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
7.1 multichannel audio system connection
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Connecting Audio 47

Digital Home Theater Audio

The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports digital audio output.
For TV and music: two-channel stereo. (Your AV
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 to your AV receiver for decoding. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
You can connect either the coaxial or the optical digital audio cable, depending on your system. If you have both cables, connect only one cable. Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output.
Insert optical cords straight in until they click into
place.
Do not bend or tie optical cords.
To connect digital audio from your HP Digital Entertainment Center to an AV receiver:
1 Connect the Digital Audio Out connector on the back
panel of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Digital Input (S/PDIF) on your AV receiver or digital audio system.
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Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the
7.1 audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation.
The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 5.1 speaker installation that requires a digital input on an AV receiver. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different, such as having more speakers.
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Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD audio settings must be changed for proper audio setup. Go to “Configuring Audio Output” on page 133 and note your speaker configuration choice for later software setup steps.
2 Select the AV receiver input. 3 Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume.
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DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Coaxial Optical
Recommended
for best digital
audio experience
5.1 Channel AV Receiver
Choose one
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Digital Audio Out
Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection
VIDEO OUT
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
Y
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
12
Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio 49

Powered Speaker Audio Connection

You can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center. An active speaker system must have its own power cord.
You may need Y adapter cables (sold separately).
Y adapter cables
The HP Digital Entertainment Center has RCA-type output connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your HP Digital Entertainment Center analog audio output and your powered speaker inputs. You can also use them for audio inputs depending on your equipment.
Use Y adapter cables with one female 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini-jack on one end and two male RCA connectors on the other end. These cables are sold separately.
Select the configuration that most closely
matches your home system. See:
“2.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51 “4.1 Powered Speakers” on page 52 “5.1 Powered Speakers” on page 53 “7.1 Powered Speakers” on page 54
You can also use a digital connection.
“Digital Powered Speakers” on page 55
Select the cable that most closely matches
your home system:
2.1 speaker system: 1 Y adapter cable
4.1 speaker system: 2 Y adapter cables
5.1 speaker system: 3 Y adapter cables
7.1 speaker system: 4 Y adapter cables
The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install.
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Y adapter cables and extension cables are sold separately.

2.1 Powered Speakers

To connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers:
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To connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output:
1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter
cable (sold separately) to the Front Right and Front Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
2 Connect the female 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) mini-jack end
of the Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of the speaker amplifier.
3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
4 Turn on the speaker system.
Subwoofer
AC
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
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2.1 powered speaker installation
Connecting Audio 51

4.1 Powered Speakers

To 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 (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, and Surround Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
AC
2 Connect the female 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) mini-jack end
of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.
3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
4 Turn on the speaker system.
Subwoofer
AUDIO IN
L
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
R
AUDIO
OUT
4.1 powered speaker installation
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AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R
SUB
WOOFER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
FRONT
R
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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5.1 Powered Speakers

To 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 (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, and Center on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
AC
2 Connect the female 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) mini-jack end
of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.
3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
4 Turn on the speaker system.
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Connecting Audio
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
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Connecting Audio 53

7.1 Powered Speakers

You can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
To 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 the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Center, Surround Right, Surround Left, Surround Back on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
2 Connect the female 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) mini-jack end
of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the speaker amplifier.
AC
3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
4 Turn on the speaker system.
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Some powered speakers can generate (upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input channels. Refer to your product documentation.
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
AUDIO IN
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L
L L L
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation
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SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
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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 you connect the digital output.
You can connect either the coaxial or optical digital audio cable, depending on your system. If you have both cables, connect one cable only.
Insert optical cords straight in until they click into
place.
Do not bend or tie optical cords.
Some powered speakers can generate (upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input channels. Refer to your product documentation.
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Connecting Audio 55
Connecting Audio
To connect six-channel (5.1 speaker) digital output to a speaker digital input:
2 Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to
the speakers.
1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to
a Digital Audio Out connector on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Coaxial Optical
Choose one
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the
speaker documentation.
4 Turn on the speaker system.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
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Digital powered speaker installation (5.1 shown)
56 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Monitor Speakers

You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
You may need Y adapter cables.
You can:
Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered
monitor speakers.
Or
Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for
2.1 monitor speaker output.
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Monitor speaker configurations and connections may vary. Your system may be different.
Monitor
Connecting Audio
Audio Out
AUDIO IN
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L
L L L
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Monitor speaker installation (2.0 shown)
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENN A IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Connecting Audio 57

Audio In Connections

You can connect your existing home stereo or home theater audio equipment, such as a tape player or turntable, to your HP Digital Entertainment Center using the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel.
Audio In
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
The Audio In connection can be used in conjunction with sound recording software (application software sold separately) to record audio from other external equipment.
The following diagram shows a typical Audio In stereo connection. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
Turntable
OUT
or Tape Player
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM A NTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Audio In stereo connection
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A turntable might require special phono inputs through a mixer.
58 HP Digital Entertainment Center

FM Radio Antenna

The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner.
To connect the FM radio antenna:
1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (Tuner)
In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial).
2 You may want to extend the ends of the cable to
improve your FM radio signal reception.
802.11 b/g
ENNA
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
75
O S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
ANSMITTER OUT
DUAL
TUNER
COAXIAL
12
The following diagram shows typical FM antenna connections:
Indoor antenna
Or
Rooftop antenna (sold separately)
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
FM Antenna
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN
FM ANTENNA IN
75
DUAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
12
Connecting Audio 59
Connecting Audio
60 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Video 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.
You must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. HP Digital Entertainment Centers support many different video options, connections, and configurations of TVs and monitors. Your system may have different equipment.
TV
Chapter Contents:
“Video Out Overview” on page 62 “Typical Video Out Connections” on page 66 “Video Out to TV” on page 67 “Video Out from AV Receiver to TV” on page 69 “Video Out to Monitor” on page 71 “Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 72
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 61

Video Out Overview

Video Out Connection Overview

The back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video Out.
Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:
Standard definition television:
Video (composite)
S-video
20-pin SCART (using provided adapter)
High definition capable plasma, LCD, or HDTV display:
Video (composite)
S-video
VGA
DVI
Monitor:
VGA
DVI
The type of video cable you need depends on your TV:
If your TV has a composite video jack, you may need
a composite video cable.
If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video
cable. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable does.
If your TV has a 20-pin SCART input, use the
composite video output and the provided SCART adapter. See “Using the SCART Adapter” on page 65.
To connect a TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you may need a video cable and an audio cable. Use a video cable to connect the Video Out on the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your TV Video In. These cables are included in the box. You may need other or additional cables, depending on your TV or monitor.
When using an AV receiver, the Video Out cable can be connected directly to a TV and just the audio is connected and switched through an AV receiver, or video and audio are connected and switched through an AV receiver.
When using an AV receiver, do not switch video types such as connecting a Composite Out to a Component In. Not all AV receivers support signal conversion.
62 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Video Out Connectors

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R
SUB
WOOFER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
FRONT
R
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
Item Connector Type Color Cable type
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
Video (composite) RCA jack Yellow
S-video Y/C video
Black
4-pin
S-VIDEO
OUT
VGA Analog:
Blue 15-pin D-sub Video Out
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Digital Video Out (DVI) Digital:
29-pin D-sub DVI-I
Or
Analog: Video Out
White
Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 63

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. See “Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 72.
You must manually set up dual displays. Only either the TV or monitor, not both, will display after initial turn on. See “Dual screen” on page 136.

Audio and Video Switching Overview

AV receiver: You can use your AV receiver as a switch
to direct the video to your TV and the audio to your speakers from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. This method gives you the best audio quality, and is easy to switch audio/video inputs though your AV receiver remote.
If your AV receiver has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.
You must select the correct input and output on the AV receiver front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.
TV: 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.
If your TV has multiple input connections, then it has a front panel input switch.
You must select the correct input and output on the TV front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.
Monitor: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. You will probably not be able to use a remote control to switch.
If your monitor has multiple input and output connections, then it has a front panel input switch and output switch.
You must select the correct input and output on the monitor front panel to hear sound and see video.
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If your video equipment has multiple input and output connections, then it has front panel input and output switches.
You must select the correct input and output from the video equipment front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.
64 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Using the Remote Control with Your TV

You can use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control to change channels and adjust volume if you have a cable box or satellite receiver, have installed the Infrared Transmitter cable, and have configured the remote control after initial turn on.
Always point the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel. The infrared remote sensor, behind the front panel window, receives signals from the remote control.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes one or two Infrared Transmitter cables (IR blaster) that are required to control one or two set-top boxes. You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter cable tip on the set-top box to ensure the set-top box receives the IR signal from the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Infrared Transmitter Installation” on page 92.

Using the SCART Adapter

The supplied SCART adapter enables you to connect the composite video output of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to TVs that only accept a 20-pin SCART input.
In addition to the composite video input, the SCART adapter enables you to connect left and right channel audio signals to your TV.
The SCART adapter is shown in the following graphic.
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Connecting Video Out 65
Connecting Video Out

Typical Video 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.
Display/video configuration See:
From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a direct connection or SCART adapter
From HP Digital Entertainment Center through an AV receiver, to a TV
From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a monitor through a direct connection
From HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV and monitor, dual-display option (You must manually set dual displays.)
Other Video Equipment “Connecting Video Equipment” on page 95
These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system.
You may set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported configurations:
“Video Out to TV” on page 67 “Using the SCART Adapter” on page 65
“Video Out from AV Receiver to TV” on page 69
“Video Out to Monitor” on page 71
“Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 72
Then see:
“Connecting TV Source In” on page 75
“Configuring Video” on page 135
66 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Video 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: Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV. (If your TV uses a 20-pin SCART input, use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter. See “Using the SCART Adapter” on page 65.)
Standard definition TV
Video
(composite)
S-video S-video
High definition display Monitor
Video
(composite)
VGA VGA
DVI DVI
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If the S-video and composite Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks turn off automatically and you see no picture.
You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Equipment: The TV and some cables are sold
separately. Refer to the documentation that came with your TV/display. You can also connect a video projector using this procedure.
Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.
Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the TV Video In.
Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 67
.
TV IN
SCART adapter
S-video
Choose one
AUDIO IN
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L
L L L
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
R R
AUDIO
OUT
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AC IN
Video out to standard TV
S-video
Choose one
WOOFER
FRONT
R
SUB
Video
Video
VIDEO OUT
Do Not Remove
Y
VIDEO
Pb
Pr
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
HDTV IN
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
VGA
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM AN TENNA IN
DUAL
75
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
COAXIAL
TUNER
12
Video out to high-definition capable HDTV
68 HP Digital Entertainment Center
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
R
SUB
WOOFER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEOAUDIO
S-VIDEO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Video Out from AV Receiver to TV

Switching: Switch audio and video through your AV receiver if your AV 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 AV receiver remote.
Connectors: Choose a Video Out connector and corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV. (If your TV uses a 20-pin SCART input, use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter. See “Using the SCART Adapter” on page 65.)
Standard definition TV
Video
(composite)
S-video S-video
Equipment: The TV, AV receiver, and some cables are sold separately. See the documentation that came with your TV and AV receiver.
High definition display Monitor
Video
(composite)
VGA VGA
DVI DVI
Procedure:
1 Connect a video cable from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the AV r e c e i ver Vi d e o In.
2 Connect a video cable from the AV receiver Video
Out to the TV Video In.
Use the same connector type if your AV receiver does not support cross-connecting.
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If the S-video and composite Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically.
You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after
initial turn on, using the Media Center software settings. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.
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If your TV and AV receiver have multiple input and output connections, then they have front panel input and output switches.
You must select the correct input and output from the TV and AV receiver front panel or remote control to hear sound and see video.
Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 69
.
TV IN
Choose one and
S-video
Video
keep same type as AV Receiver In
AV Receiver
AV RECEIVER OUT
Choose one
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
DIGITAL
AV RECEIVER IN
S-video
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
Video
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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TV Out (through AV receiver)
70 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Video Out to Monitor

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/ video switch. You 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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If your monitor has multiple input connections, then it has a front panel input switch. You must select the correct input from the monitor front panel to hear sound and see video.
Equipment: The monitor and some cables may not be
included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the documentation that came with your monitor.
Configuration: You can adjust the monitor display, after initial turn on, using the Media Center software. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.
Procedure: Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In.
MONITOR IN
VGA
DVI
Choose one
Monitor out
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
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Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 71

Video Out to TV and Monitor

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV or monitor, you can use your TV or monitor as an audio/video switch. You can use a TV remote control to switch inputs. If your AV receiver switches video and has the correct connections, you can connect your TV or monitor through your AV receiver.
Connectors: Choose Video Out connectors and corresponding cables that attach to the back of your TV and monitor. (If your TV uses a 20-pin SCART input, use the composite video output and the provided SCART adapter. See “Using the SCART Adapter” on page 65.)
Standard definition TV
Video
(composite)
S-video S-video
You can use the following combinations to connect your TV and monitor:
If one display uses:
VGA Out Video Out (composite)
DVI Out Video Out (composite)
High definition display Monitor
Video
(composite)
VGA VGA
DVI DVI
The other display can use:
S-video Out DVI Out
S-video Out VGA Out
Equipment: The TV, monitor, and some cables may not be included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the documentation that came with your TV and monitor.
Configuration: You can adjust the TV and monitor displays, after initial turn on, using the Media Center. software. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.
Procedure:
1 Connect a monitor video cable from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In. Use the VGA or DVI Video Out connectors.
2 Connect your TV to the HP Digital Entertainment
Center back panel. Use the Video (composite), or S-video Video Out connectors for standard definition TVs.
3 After initial turn on, you will need to activate dual
displays. See “Dual screen” on page 136.
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If the S-video and Video (composite) Video Out connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically.
You must restart to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press and hold down the On/Standby (power) button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts down, press the On/Standby button to turn on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
You cannot view a combination of Video (composite) and S-video Video Out at the same time with dual displays.
72 HP Digital Entertainment Center
n
If your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, select the correct input on the TV or monitor.
.
Choose one
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
TV IN
S-video Video
AUDIO IN
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
MONITOR IN
VGA
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
DVI
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
R
RL
Choose one
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
75
COAXIAL
12
TV (standard definition shown) and monitor out
Connecting Video Out
Connecting Video Out 73
74 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting TV Source In

This chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top box such as a cable box or satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Infrared Transmitter cable installation is also included.
You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source. This chapter includes the most typical, and some advanced, input options.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video source input options, connections, and set-top-box configurations, such as a cable box or satellite receiver. Your home system may have different components.
Cable Set-top box
Infrared Transmitter
On/Standby
“TV Source Overview” on page 76 “Typical TV Source Connections” on page 79 “Antenna Connection” on page 80 “Satellite Connection” on page 86 “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90
For additional information on connecting the cable box or satellite receiver, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment and the Start Here booklet.
Chapter Contents:
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Connecting TV Source In
HP Digital Entertainment Center
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Connecting TV Source In 75

TV Source Overview

TV Signal Source Overview

You must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation.
TV Sources
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 models only).
For an analog cable RF coaxial connector use
Cable/antenna In. For dual-tuner systems, the Cable/antenna In RF connector splits internally.
A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels.
For Dual Tuner configurations, both TV sources must be of the same type: either cable TV, digital cable TV, satellite TV, or antenna. The TV sources must also have the same, identical channel lineup; for example, if you are using two satellite TV sources they must provide the exact same channels. All TV viewing and scheduling is provided through the Television Program Guide in Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program Guides.
The back panel TV Source connectors are:
TV Source 1 In
TV Source 2 In (select models only)
Cable/Antenna In RF
The HP Digital Entertainment Center records television and allows you to control the television channels. The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two tuner configurations available:
Single-tuner TV Source 1In
Dual-tuner option TV Source 2 In
A single tuner allows you to watch or record one program only.
You can have dual TV inputs, if your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes the two TV tuner option. You can watch a show on one channel while Media Center records another show on a different channel. Or you can record two different programs at the same time, using two tuners.
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TV Source Connectors Overview

Your standard television set-top box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables:
Coaxial (RF)
Video (composite)
S-video
Do not switch video types such as connecting S-video In to TV Source 1 and Composite Video In to TV Source 2 or a Coaxial In and a Composite Out. Not all set-top boxes and AV receivers support signal conversion.
The type of video cable you need depends on your set-top box:
If your set-top box has an S-video jack, you need an
S-video cable to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your set-top box. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable.
If your set-top box has a composite video jack, you
need a composite video cable.
If you are connecting dual set-top box sources to the
HP Digital Entertainment Center dual tuner with a composite video connection, use a composite to S-video adapter (sold separately) on TV Source 2 in.
You may need other or additional cables, depending on your TV signal source.
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TV Source Connectors

A
(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
ACTIVITY LINK
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
Item Connector Type Color Cable
TV SOURCE 1
R
AUDIO
L
Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
Video (composite)
RCA jack Yellow
TV Source 1 In
S-VIDEOVIDEO
S-VIDEOVIDEO
CABLE/ANT. IN FM
S-video (4-pin) TV Source 1 In
Cable/Antenna In
Y/C video
Black
Analog 4-pin
Coaxial Silver
With internal splitter to
DUAL
TUNER
dual-tuners
TV ANTENNA IN F M ANTENNA IN
DUAL
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TV SOURCE 2
Audio TV Source 2 In (Select models only)
2 IN
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
S-video TV Source 2 In (select models only)
Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports: 3.5
12
R
UT
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RCA jacks White: Left
Red: Right
Y/C video
Black
Analog 4-pin
Silver mm (1/8 inch) mini-jacks

Typical TV Source Connections

These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different.
Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system:
Display/video
TV source type
Antenna From antenna TV Antenna In “Antenna” on page 80
configuration Connector See:
Cable Cable directly from the wall
(without a cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver)
One cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver
Two cable TV set-top boxes, or digital cable receivers
Satellite One satellite receiver TV Source 1 In
Two satellite receivers TV Source 1 In
Then see:
“Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90 (cable TV box, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver only)
TV Antenna In “Cable Only” on page 81
TV Source 1 In
Or
TV Antenna In
TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In
Or
TV Antenna In
TV Source 2 In
“One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver” on page 82
“Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers” on page 84
“One Satellite Receiver” on page 86
“Two Satellite Receivers” on page 88
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“Connecting Video Equipment” on page 95
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Antenna Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)

Antenna

:
If you are using a broadcast television antenna (sold separately) with no cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to connect the TV signal source:
Roof TV Antenna
1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from
your external or internal TV antenna into the TV Antenna In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good
connection.
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
TV ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Coaxial
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
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TV signal source — TV antenna
.
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Cable Only

If you are using a standard 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 of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. This connection supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners.
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
TV ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
FRONT
2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good
connection.
.
Cable
From
Wall
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Do Not Remove
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL TUNER
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TV signal source (cable)
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One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver

Connect the TV signal source from the standard cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver (sold separately) into the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
If you are using a standard set-top box or digital cable receiver with S-video or composite video output, do the following:
1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your
cable TV source (wall) is plugged into the set-top box or digital cable receiver In connector.
2 Connect a video cable:
a Choose a video out connector:
Coaxial (RF)
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the set-top
box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.
3 Connect stereo audio cables (skip this step if using
coaxial [RF]):
a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver
back panel Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
4 Connect the set-top box Infrared Transmitter cable
(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
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Cable
From
Wall
Coaxial
OUT
Choose one
Video Coaxial
S-video
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
TV Source 1
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Set-top box 1
Infrared Transmitter
DVI
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
75 COAXIAL
12
Connecting TV Source In
TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box
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Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers

You must have two identical set-top boxes, such as two digital cable receivers or two cable TV boxes (sold separately), from the same TV 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 signal source from each set-top box or digital cable receiver into each of the HP Digital Entertainment Center tuners’ TV Source 1 and TV Source 2.
If you are using two matching set-top cable boxes or digital cable receivers with S-video or composite video output, do the following:
1 Make sure that:
Cable TV box: A coaxial cable connector
from your cable source (wall) is plugged into a cable splitter (provided), then into each cable set-top box In connector. This setup is similar to the illustration “TV signal source — two digital cable boxes” on page 85.
Digital cable receiver: A coaxial cable
connector from two cable sources (wall) is plugged into each digital cable receiver IN connector. See “TV signal source — two digital cable boxes” on page 85.
2 Connect a video cable for set-top box 1.
a Choose a Video Out connector:
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the
set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.
3 Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 1 (skip
this step if using coaxial [RF]):
a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver
back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
4 Connect a video cable for set-top box 2:
a Choose a video out connector; use the same type
as set-top box 1:
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the
set-top box or digital cable receiver back panel video output connector.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector.
5 Connect stereo audio cables for set-top box 2 (skip
this step if using coaxial [RF]):
a From the set-top box or digital cable receiver
back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
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6 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable
(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
.
Cable From Wall Cable From Wall
7 Connect the set-top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable
(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
Source 1
Set-top box 1
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
Video
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
L
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
L L L
R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Coaxial
S-video
SURROUND CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT
R
SUB
Source 2
Set-top box 2
VIDEO OUT
Y
Do Not Remove
VIDEO
Pb
Pr
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
VGA
Coaxial
VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT
Video S-video
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
Infrared Transmitter
Note: Connect same
set-top box only
Choose oneChoose one
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
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DUAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
COAXIAL
TUNER
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12
TV signal source — two digital cable boxes
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Satellite Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)

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 (sold separately) with S-video or composite video output, do the following:
1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your
dish source is plugged into the satellite receiver In connector.
2 Connect a video cable.
a Choose a Video Out connector:
Coaxial (RF)
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the
satellite receiver back panel video output connector.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.
3 Connect stereo audio cables (skip this step if using
coaxial [RF]):
a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out
right (red) connector and Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
4 Connect the satellite receiver Infrared Transmitter
cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
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Coaxial
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Satellite Receiver
OUT
Video
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
CoaxialS-video
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Choose one
TV Source 1
DVI
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
Infrared Transmitter
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
L
AUDIO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
TUNER
Connecting TV Source In
75
DUAL
COAXIAL
12
TV signal source — one satellite receiver
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Two Satellite Receivers

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.
Connect the TV signal source from each satellite receiver into each HP Digital Entertainment Center tuner.
If you are using two matching satellite receivers with S-video or composite video output, do the following:
1 Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your
dish source is plugged into two cable outputs, and each satellite receiver In connector.
2 Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 1:
a Choose a Video Out connector:
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the
satellite receiver back panel video output connector.
4 Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 2:
a Choose a video out connector, use the same type
as satellite receiver 1:
Video (composite)
S-video
b Connect the video cable from the
satellite receiver back panel video output connector.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 2 In connector.
5 Connect stereo audio cables for satellite receiver 2
(skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):
a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out
right (red) connector and Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
c Connect the video cable into the HP Digital
Entertainment Center back panel TV Source 1 In connector.
3 Connect stereo audio cables for satellite receiver 1
(skip this step if using coaxial [RF]):
a From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out
right (red) connector and the Audio Out left (white) connectors.
b Into the HP Digital Entertainment Center back
panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
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6 Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter
cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
7 Connect the satellite receiver 2 Infrared Transmitter
cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 90.
.
Coaxial (RF)
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
Source 1
Video
AUDIO IN
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
Satellite Receiver 1
Choose one
S-video
VIDEO OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
SURROUND CENTER
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
Source 2
VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT
Video S-video
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
Satellite Receiver 2
Infrared Transmitter
Note: Connect same
set-top box only
Choose one
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
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COAXIAL
TUNER
12
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TV signal source — two satellite receivers (select models only)
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Infrared Transmitter Connection

Infrared Transmitter Overview

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 you must also use the Infrared (IR) Transmitter control cable.
The remote control sends commands to the HP Digital Entertainment Center, which relays these commands via the Infrared Transmitter control cables to the cable box or satellite receiver.
The Infrared Transmitter control cable has a sender tip (IR Blaster) that attaches to the front of the cable box (or other set-top box) and plugs into the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
You must carefully position the Infrared Transmitter control cable sender tip on to the set-top box front panel to ensure the set-top box receives the signal.
The remote receiver is on the front of the cable box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver. It receives Infrared commands from your cable box remote control or from the Infrared Transmitter cable. The remote receiver is sometimes hidden behind a panel of dark, transparent plastic. You can use a flashlight to locate it. For more information about the remote receiver, refer to the documentation for your cable box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver.
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The Infrared Transmitter connection is required for a signal with a set-top box.
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Set-top box 1
Infrared Transmitter
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Infrared Transmitter connection (one set-top box)
Set-top box 1
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DVI
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
L
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
Set-top box 2
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEO
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN F M ANTENNA IN
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DUAL
TUNER
COAXIAL
12
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
NOTE: Connect set-top
box only
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
75
DUAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
TUNER
COAXIAL
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Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-top boxes; select models only)
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Infrared Transmitter Installation

If you have a cable TV receiver, satellite receiver, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the Infrared Transmitter sensor:
1 Route the Infrared Transmitter cable from the back of
the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the cable TV, digital cable, or satellite receiver set-top box.
2 Locate the IR remote receiver area on the front of the
set-top box. This is where you aim the set-top box remote control to change channels, change the sound level, and so on.
The IR remote receiver area may be behind an
obvious window on the set-top box.
Use the set-top box remote control to locate its IR
remote receiver area: Hold the remote control very close (within 2.54 centimeters/1 inch) and press a remote button to change the channel or power off the box. As you push a button, gradually move the remote control across the front of the box until the box responds.
Hold a flashlight close to the front of the set-top
box, and look for a transparent window with a small box inside. Test the area by holding the box remote close to the window and pushing a button until the box responds.
3 Use a piece of tape to temporarily hold the Infrared
Transmitter cable tip over the set-top box IR remote receiver area while you test the function.
4 Plug the Infrared Transmitter cable into the Infrared
Transmitter connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
5 Test the operation by pointing the HP Digital
Entertainment Center remote control at the HP Digital Entertainment Center IR receiver and pressing a channel button. (Be sure you use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote and point it at the HP Digital Entertainment Center.)
6 For permanent attachment, remove the paper from
the Infrared Transmitter cable tip, and press the tip onto the IR remote receiver area on the set-top box.
7 Repeat these steps for the second set-top box.
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The following illustration shows the Infrared Transmitter installation.
Attach
to IR window
Remove tape
Cable or Satellite
Set-top box
Infrared Transmitter
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WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
L
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R R
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Do Not Remove
Pb
Pr
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
Infrared transmitter to cable, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver set-top box
ACTIVITY LINK
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DUAL
TUNER
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