HP 2000491 User Manual

HP Digital Entertainment Center

User’s Guide

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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

Table of Contents

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

Table of Contents

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.

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

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

CON

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

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

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

Audio In White: Left

HEADPHONES

MIC INHEADPHONES

Red: Right, RCA jacks

1394 DV In FireWire (IEEE 1394), 4-pin input-output

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

AUDIO DV INL

1394

O DV IN

1394

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.

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

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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

Item Connector Type Color Supported format

AUDIO IN

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

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

75Ω COAXIAL

CENTER

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Center/Subwoofer

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out Front

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

S-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

AUDIO

TV ANTENNA IN

FM ANTENNA IN

L R

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

DUAL

TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

AUDIO

LEDs (2) Activity: Blinks when transmits/ receives data

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

TV Antenna In Coaxial Silver RF with internal splitter to

dual-tuners

FM Antenna In 75 Ohm

Silver FM radio, RF

Coaxial

Audio TV

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

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).

Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard.

On/Standby

FRONT INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL

KEYBOARD CONNECT

1394

MIC INHEADPHONES

HP Digital Entertainment Center

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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

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.

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.

TPlay

DVD MENU

TELETEXT

UStop

VFwd

RECORD

PLAY

REW

REPLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FWD

SKIP

WSkip

XMore (i)

BACK

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

VOLUME

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

down, depending on available

LIVE TV

MUTE

GUIDE

RECORDED TV

AA Mute

DEF

321

MNO

654

WXYZ

987

AB Recorded

AC 0 to 9,

#, *

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

[

CLEAR

ENTER

AD Enter

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.

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.

Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.

DVD MENU

RECORD

REPLAY

MUSICPICTURES VIDEOSRADIO

PLAY

STOP

FWD

REW

PAUSE

SKIP

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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

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

Read the important safety information before you install the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Safety Information” on page 19.

Installation Overview

Installation Overview 21

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.

■ 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.

22 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

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

AV Out

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Digital Video

Camcorder

Audio/Video flow

AV Receiver TV or Monitor

Installation Overview 23

System Diagram

(Configurations may vary. Some cables sold separately.)

Back Panel

NOTE: 5.1 systems do not

include “Surr. Back” connections.

or Tape Player

Wall

Outlet

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Back

Left

OUT

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Line Conditioner

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Speakers

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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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Installation Guidelines

To enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center:

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.

432 mm

17 in

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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.

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.

Failure to follow these ventilation requirements could cause the HP Digital Entertainment Center to malfunction.

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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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Entertainment Center

Side View

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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.

Installation Overview

Required steps

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.

Installation Overview 29

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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Remote control See “Remote Control” on page 14.

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FM antenna Antenna for FM radio, 75-ohm coaxial. See

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2 for remote (in package). 4 for keyboard (inside keyboard).

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).

Installation Overview

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

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Audio

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Audio 35

Audio Overview

Audio Output Connectors

Digital Audio Out Audio Out

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

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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).

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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

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

TV Display

Front right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Surround

right speaker

“2.0 Home Stereo Installation” on page 43

“2.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51

“2.1 Home Stereo Installation” on page 44

“2.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51

“4.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 45

“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

“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

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

“5.1 Powered Speakers” on page 53

“7.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 47

“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

“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:

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.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN

SCART adapter

Basic TV audio setup (2.0)

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

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

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN

FM ANTENNA IN

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S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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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.

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

2 Channel

AV Receiver

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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

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.

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

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

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VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

SUB

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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

4.1 Channel AV Receiver

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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COAXIAL

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S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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.

5.1 Channel AV Receiver

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

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.

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

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.

2 Select the AV receiver input. 3 Use the AV receiver to adjust the volume.

48 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Digital Audio Out

Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

VIDEO OUT

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

50 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Y adapter cables and extension cables are sold separately.

2.1 Powered Speakers

To connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers:

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

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

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

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

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

4.1 powered speaker installation

52 HP Digital Entertainment Center

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

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

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation

54 HP Digital Entertainment Center

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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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.

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

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

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

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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Digital powered speaker installation (5.1 shown)

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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.

■ Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for

2.1 monitor speaker output.

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

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

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

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENN A IN

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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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM A NTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

Audio In stereo connection

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

O S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ANSMITTER OUT

DUAL

TUNER

Ω

COAXIAL

The following diagram shows typical FM antenna connections:

■ Indoor antenna

■ 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

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

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

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN

FM ANTENNA IN

Ω

DUAL

COAXIAL

TUNER

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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.

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

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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

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

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

Item Connector Type Color Cable type

VIDEO

S-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

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.

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.

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

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

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

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

SUB

Video

VIDEO OUT

Do Not Remove

VIDEO

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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM AN TENNA IN

DUAL

Ω

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

COAXIAL

TUNER

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

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Do Not Remove

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEOAUDIO

S-VIDEO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

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.

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.

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.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after

initial turn on, using the Media Center software settings. See “Initial Configuration” on page 121.

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

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

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

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.

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 cannot view a combination of Video (composite) and S-video Video Out at the same time with dual displays.

72 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

MONITOR IN

VGA

Do Not Remove

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

Choose one

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL TUNER

Ω

COAXIAL

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:

Connecting TV Source In

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.

76 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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.

Connecting TV Source In

Connecting TV Source In 77

TV Source 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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY LINK

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

Item Connector Type Color Cable

TV SOURCE 1

AUDIO

Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

Video (composite)

RCA jack Yellow

TV Source 1 In

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

75Ω COAXIAL

TUNER

TV SOURCE 2

Audio TV Source 2 In (Select models only)

2 IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

S-video TV Source 2 In (select models only)

Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports: 3.5

78 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

TV Antenna In

TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In

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

Connecting TV Source In

“Connecting Video Equipment” on page 95

Connecting TV Source In 79

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

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

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Coaxial

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL TUNER

75Ω COAXIAL

TV signal source — TV antenna

80 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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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

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AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

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AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

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BACK

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WOOFER

TV Source 1

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

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DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Set-top box 1

Infrared Transmitter

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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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

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

BACK

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R R

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HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

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Coaxial

S-video

SURROUND CENTER

WOOFER

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SUB

Source 2

Set-top box 2

VIDEO OUT

Do Not Remove

VIDEO

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

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Infrared Transmitter

Note: Connect same

set-top box only

Choose oneChoose one

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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

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

Do Not Remove

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Choose one

TV Source 1

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

TV SOURCE 2 IN

Infrared Transmitter

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

AUDIO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY LINK

TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN

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COAXIAL

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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

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S-video

VIDEO OUT

SUB

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FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

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VGA

Source 2

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

Video S-video

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Satellite Receiver 2

Infrared Transmitter

Note: Connect same

set-top box only

Choose one

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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.

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

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SURROUND

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Infrared Transmitter connection (one set-top box)

Set-top box 1

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

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DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

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VIDEO OUT

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S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

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DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Do Not Remove

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Set-top box 2

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

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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

Connecting TV Source In

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

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

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DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

Infrared transmitter to cable, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver set-top box

ACTIVITY LINK

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94 HP Digital Entertainment Center

HP 2000491 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Welcome

Benefits and Features

Functional Overview

Front Panel

Memory Card Reader

Back Panel

Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center

Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center

Keyboard

Wireless Keyboard Operation

Replacing the Keyboard Batteries

Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control Operation

Installing the Remote Control Batteries

Safety Information

AC Power Safety Warnings

Installation Overview

System Audio/Video Connections

System Integration

System Diagram

Installation Guidelines

Placement and Ventilation Requirements

Basic Setup

Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center

Inventory

Cables Included

Connecting Audio

Audio Overview

Audio Output Connectors

Sound Connector Jacks

Speaker Types

Speaker Configurations

Typical Audio Connection

TV Audio Connection

Connecting TV Audio

AV Receiver Audio Connection

AV Receiver Equipment Overview

2.0 Home Stereo Installation

2.1 Home Stereo Installation

4.1 Home Theater Audio

5.1 Home Theater Audio

7.1 Home Theater Audio

Digital Home Theater Audio

Powered Speaker Audio Connection

2.1 Powered Speakers

4.1 Powered Speakers

5.1 Powered Speakers

7.1 Powered Speakers

Digital Powered Speakers

Monitor Speakers

Audio In Connections

FM Radio Antenna

Connecting Video Out

Video Out Overview

Video Out Connection Overview

Video Out Connectors

TV Display Overview

Audio and Video Switching Overview

Using the Remote Control with Your TV

Using the SCART Adapter

Typical Video Out Connections

Video Out to TV

Video Out from AV Receiver to TV

Video Out to Monitor

Video Out to TV and Monitor

Connecting TV Source In

TV Source Overview

TV Signal Source Overview

TV Source Connectors Overview

TV Source Connectors

Typical TV Source Connections

Antenna Connection

Antenna