HP (Hewlett-Packard) Digital Entertainment Center User Manual
HP Digital Entertainment Center
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin ..............................1
Welcome ..............................................................1
Benefits and Features .............................................. 2
Functional Overview.............................. 3
Front Panel ............................................................3
Memory Card Reader ............................................. 5
Back Panel............................................................. 6
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
Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center........... 21
Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center........... 21
Installation Overview .....................23
System Audio/Video Connections......... 24
System Integration ................................................24
System Diagram ................................................... 26
Installation Guidelines ........................................... 28
Basic Set Up......................................... 29
Setting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center .........29
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 .................................................56
Audio In Connections............................57
FM Radio Antenna................................58
Table of Contents
Inventory............................................. 31
Cables Included ................................................... 32
Table of Contents iii
Connecting Video Out..................... 59
Connecting Video Equipment...........95
Video Out Overview ............................60
Video Out Connection Overview............................ 60
Video Output Connectors ......................................61
Component Video Settings..................................... 62
TV Display Overview ............................................63
Audio and Video Switching Overview..................... 63
Using the Remote Control with Your TV ...................64
Typical Video Out Connections ..............65
Video Out to TV....................................66
Video Out from AV Receiver to TV ........68
Video Out to Monitor ...........................70
Video Out to TV and Monitor................71
Connecting TV Source In ................. 73
TV Source Overview .............................74
TV Signal Source Overview ................................... 74
TV Source Connectors Overview ............................74
TV Source Connectors........................................... 75
Typical TV Source Connections ..............77
Cable Connection..................................78
Cable Only.......................................................... 78
One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver ........... 80
Two Cable TV Boxes, or
Two Digital Cable Receivers .............................. 82
Satellite Connection ..............................84
One Satellite Receiver ........................................... 84
Two Satellite Receivers ..........................................86
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 Camera .....................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............88
Infrared Transmitter Overview ................................ 88
Infrared Transmitter Installation............................... 90
Antenna Connection .............................92
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Initial Configuration ......................121
Troubleshooting............................ 141
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
Center for the First Time..................... 122
Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ................ 122
Initial Start Up.................................................... 122
Syncing the Keyboard......................................... 123
Windows Welcome............................ 125
Media Center First-Run....................... 126
Required Set-up .................................................. 126
Optional Set-up .................................................. 127
If Your Connections Don’t Work ...........................128
Register with HP ................................................. 129
Set up Virus Protection ........................................ 129
Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness ..........129
Configuring Audio ............................. 130
Connecting Headphones .....................................130
Connecting a Microphone ................................... 130
Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 131
Configuring Audio Output ................................... 132
Configuring Video.............................. 134
Configuring Video Output ...................................134
Adjusting the Desktop Display .............................. 137
Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ........................138
Transferring Old PC Information to Your
New HP Digital Entertainment Center................ 138
Installing Software .............................................. 139
Utility Programs.................................................. 139
Problems and Solutions ......................142
Audio................................................................142
Video................................................................143
System ..............................................................145
Getting Help.......................................151
Help and Support Center.....................................151
HP Support ........................................................151
Warranty and Support Guide ..............................152
Updates from HP ................................................154
Microsoft Web Site.............................................154
Appendix: Replacing the
Hard Drive ................................... 155
Important Information About
Recorded TV Programs ....................................155
Procedure ..........................................................155
Index ........................................... 159
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vi HP Digital Entertainment Center
Before You Begin
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, 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, satellite
receiver, and digital camera, with the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to create an integrated
entertainment system. Access all of your TV programs,
videos, pictures, music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft’s
Media Center software and the remote control.
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 complementary
programming guide (no charge).
■ Wakes from standby to record scheduled shows.
■ Burn a DVD of your favorite TV shows or home
videos.
Product features
■ Sophisticated, sleek, stackable case fits into your
AV cabinet
■ HP Digital Entertainment Center (communication and
information) for video, photo, music, and gaming
■ Built-in standard-definition TV tuner (dual tuners for
select models only)
■ Personal video recorder (PVR)
■ Built-in FM radio tuner
■ Music jukebox with space for many songs
■ Photo/image management
■ HP Personal Media Drive
■ Television is the primary display
■ PC monitor can be a secondary display
■ Front status panel
■ Burn music and picture CDs.
■ Store audio CDs in an easy-to-use music jukebox.
■ Listen to your collection of MP3 and AAC music.
■ View and edit your favorite digital photos.
■ Play DVDs in 7.1 surround sound.
■ Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media
Drive.
■ Download movies on demand.
■ Instant-message friends.
■ CD/DVD player/recorder
■ 9-in-1 media card reader
■ 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, Component,
Composite Video
■ Ethernet 10/100/1000 network
■ Integrated 802.11b/g wireless network
■ Front AV, USB, and FireWire
®
(IEEE 1394)
connectors for video capture
■ Remote control
■ Compact wireless keyboard with integrated trackball
mouse
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Functional Overview
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Front Panel
The following illustration shows the HP Digital
Entertainment Center front panel.
Your model might not have all features.
AV inputs USB and Card Readers
Front panel
CD/DVD
HP Persona
Media Drive Bay
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Item Function Comments
Power button and LED
Press and hold button four seconds
to turn off.
Push for standby.
CD/DVD CD/DVD player/recorder
Transport buttons Replay, Play, Pause, Stop, Skip, Eject
Mode status LEDs White indicates DVD, TV, radio, music, pictures,
Personal Media Drive Bay Removable HP Personal Media Drive behind top
Solid blue: On
Solid amber: Standby
Push the Eject button to open.
Push the tray or Eject button to close.
videos, activities in Media Center.
right door
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Item Function Comments
E
2
N
CON
1
C
CONNECT
ED
.0
EED
2.0
FRONT INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
R
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
S-VIDEO
FRONT INPUT
FRONT INPUT
1394
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
HEADPHONES
9-in-1 Memory card readers
SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD,
CompactFlash I/II, Micro drive,
MS/MS-Pro
Card readers behind lower right door
LED: Green (with media inserted)
Off (no media inserted)
See “Memory Card Reader” on page 5.
USB 2.0 (2)
Media info display Front-panel text content displayed from
Media Center
Behind Left Door Front AV inputs — see below
MIC I
Keyboard connect switch for
wireless keyboard synchronization
Blinking green LED indicates keyboard activity.
Special blink status indicates sync with keyboard.
S-video In Source 3 Y/C video, Analog 4-pin
Video In Source 3 Composite Video RCA jack
R
Audio In Source 3 White: left
HEADPHONES
MIC INHEADPHONES
MIC INHEADPHONES
R
Red: right, RCA jacks
1394 FireWire (IEEE 1394), 4-pin input-output for
MI
Digital Video
Headphone Out 1/4-inch jack
Microphone In 1/8-inch mini-jack
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIODL
1394
R
AUDIO DV INL
1394
R
O DV IN
1394
R
DV IN
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Memory Card Reader
The HP Digital Entertainment Center card readers are on
Two USB 2.0 connectors are also included.
the front panel, located behind a door. Four horizontal
card slots accept memory cards.
An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader
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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 z545
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 Location 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 slot SmartMedia (SM)
memory card
xD media
MMC/SD Upper-right slot MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Secure Digital (SD)
memory card
CompactFlash I/II
Lower-left slot CompactFlash Type I, II
media
Micro drive
Micro drive disk drive
MS/MS-Pro Lower-right slot Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick (MS-Pro)
Facing up
Facing up
Receptacle
edge (holes)
Facing up
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Back Panel
The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel.
(Location and number of connectors may vary by model.)
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
R
L 1
TV SOURCE 2 IN
L
R
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA INTV SOURCE 1 IN
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
BACK
L
L L L
R
R R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND CENTER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
Y
Pb
Pr
DVI
VGA
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Item Connector Type Color Supported format
AUDIO IN
L
R
SURROUND
BACK
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Audio In
(Source 4)
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround Back
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Center/Subwoofer
RCA jacks White: left
Red: right
RCA jacks Brown:
left
Beige:
right
RCA jacks Blue:
left
Grey:
right
RCA jacks Green:
center
Purple:
subwoofer
Analog Stereo
Analog:
7.1
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1
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FRONT
L
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Front
R
COAXIAL
Digital Audio Out Coaxial Orange S/PDIF 5.1 only
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RCA jacks White: left
Red: right
Analog Stereo:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1
Item Connector Type Color Supported format
OPTICAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT
OUT
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Digital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF 5.1 only
Video Out
RCA jack Yellow Analog
(Composite)
S-video Out Y/C video
4-pin
Component Video Out
3 RCA jacks Green: Y
(interlaced or
progressive scan)
Black Analog:
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Analog:
Blue: Pb
Red: Pr
Default: 480i; all-interlaced
display up to 1080i,
Plus 480p, 720p (Not all
modes support DVD playback
due to content protection.)
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
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HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394
USB 2.0
4 ports Silver USB 2.0
(High Speed)
1394 6-pin DV input/
output for
digital video or
other device
Silver FireWire (IEEE 1394)
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Item Connector Type Color Supported format
M
IN
10/100/1000
ETHERNET
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
ACTIVITY
LINK
R
L
S-VIDEOVIDEO
S-VIDEOVIDEO
CABLE/ANT. IN F
1
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
Ethernet
RJ-45 N/A 10/100/1000
10/100/1000
Wireless LAN Removable
Gold 802.11b/g
Antenna
LEDs (2) Activity:
Blinks when transmits/
receives data
Link: Solid green when
wireless LAN is enabled and
connected. Blinks when
Wireless LAN 802.11b,
802.11g
wireless LAN is scanning.
Audio
VIDEOAUDIO
TV Source 1 In
Video (Composite)
TV Source 1 In
S-video
TV Source 1 In
Cable/Antenna
RCA jacks White: left
Analog
Red: right
RCA jack Yellow Analog:
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Y/C video
Analog 4-pin
Black Analog:
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Coaxial Silver RF
in 1
FM Antenna In 75 Ohm
Silver FM radio, RF
Coaxial
R
2
VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio TV Source 2 In
L
(select models only)
Video (Composite) TV
Source 2 In (select
RCA jacks White: left
Analog
Red: right
RCA jack Yellow Analog:
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
models only)
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Item Connector Type Color Supported format
VIDEO S-VIDEO
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
110-240V 50-60Hz
AC IN
S-video TV Source 2 In
(select models only)
Cable/Antenna in 2
Y/C video
Analog 4-pin
Coaxial Silver RF
(select models only)
Infrared Transmitter
12
Out
2 outputs
1/8-inch minijack
AC In AC 110–240V
50–60 Hz
Black Analog:
Up to 1,024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Silver IR Blaster
Remote infrared
Black Power
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Keyboard
The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard.
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.
Activity LED Amber: Caps lock on
Green: Key or mouse button activity
Mouse button left,
right
Left-click, right-click
TrackBall
Select left Moves cursor to previous selection.
Select right Moves cursor to next selection.
Back Displays previous recently viewed browser page.
Back
Forward Displays next recently viewed browser page.
Forward
Internet Opens your Internet browser.
Internet
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Icon Item Description
E-mail Opens an Internet e-mail page.
E-mail
Messenger Opens your messenger program.
Messenger
Minimize Minimizes Media Center application.
Minimize
Maximize Maximizes Media Center application.
Maximize
Media
Center
Previous
Play
Pause
Next
Vol
Vol
Mute
Media Center Starts Media Center.
Previous Selects media previous track.
Play Plays media.
Pause Pauses media.
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Next Selects next media track.
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 138. Refer to the
Media Center Edition 2005 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 12 feet (3.66 meters).
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Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard.
On/Standby
FRONT INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
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R
MIC INHEADPHONES
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Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Keep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with
the use of the system.
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard.
2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the
battery positive and negative ends are inserted
correctly!
3 Replace the battery cover.
4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
powered on.
5 Test the keyboard.
■ The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center automatically.
6 If the keyboard does not operate:
a Check the battery orientation.
b Sync the keyboard. See “Syncing the Keyboard”
on page 123.
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 for many functions.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
(Features and location may vary.)
A Standby Puts the HP Digital
Entertainment Center into
and out of a powerreduced standby state.
It does not turn the
HP Digital Entertainment
Center off.
BDVD
Menu
Opens Play DVD window
in Media Center or opens
the main menu of a DVD
movie, if available.
CMusic
DRadio
ERecord
Starts My Music.
Starts FM Radio.
Records a selected
television program and
stores it on the hard disk
drive.
FRew
(Rewind) moves the media
backward (press button for
three speeds).
GReplay
Rewinds live or recorded
TV eight seconds, or
beginning of music track,
or DVD chapter.
HPause
Pauses audio and video
tracks and live or recorded
TV programs.
JBack
Returns to the previous
window within Media
Center.
DVD MENU
MUSIC
RADIO
RECORD
REW
REPLAY
PAUSE
KArrow
LMedia
Center
MVolume
NLive TV
OGuide
PClear
QTV
RPictures
SVideos
Buttons move the cursor to
navigate within all Media
Center windows. They
also move forward and
backward through slideshow images.
Opens Media Center to
the main menu.
Increases (+) and
decreases (–) sound.
Is a shortcut to the fullscreen view of 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.
Starts My TV.
Starts My Pictures.
Starts My Videos.
TV
PICTURES
VIDEOS
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
DVD MENU
RECORD
REW
REPLAY
MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOSRADIO
PLAY
PAUSE
TV
STOP
FWD
SKIP
AF
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
TPlay
UStop
VFwd
WSkip
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, or
PLAY
STOP
FWD
SKIP
one music track, or one
J
X
DVD chapter.
K
M
N
O
P
XMore (i)
Displays available
information about a
Y
selected media file
and displays more
information and options.
YOK
L
Selects the desired action
or window option. It acts
OK
as the Enter key.
Z
AA
AB
ZCH/PG
AA Mute
Up (+) and down (–)
change the TV channel or
move pages up and down,
depending on available
options.
Turns sound off. The word
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Mute is displayed on the
AC
AD
AE
AB Recorded
TV
AC 0 to 9,
#,
*
Media Center screen
when Mute is turned on.
Opens the Recorded TV
window.
Are the numeric keypad
buttons to change
channels or enter text into
the Media Center search
or text box.
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AD Enter
Selects the desired action
or window option. In fullscreen mode, press Enter
to jump to the last channel
you were watching.
AE Print
AF LED
Prints selected content on
the screen.
Activity indicator lights on
pressing a button.
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 Media Center
Edition 2005 Software Guide for detailed instructions on
using the features of the remote control.
To use the remote control, just point it at the HP Digital
Entertainment Center and press a button. Use the remote
control at a maximum distance of 26 feet (8 meters) from
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.
On/Standby
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LED
90˚
~26
feet
n
Media Center must be in fullscreen (or have
focus) for consistent remote control operation.
Performance in your room may vary.
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Activity
LED
Remote operation
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote
control.
2 Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided).
Make sure the battery positive and negative ends
are inserted correctly!
3 Replace the battery cover.
4 Test the remote control by pressing any key.
The indicator light should blink.
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Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.
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18 HP Digital Entertainment Center
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.
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Please read this important safety
information.
AC Power Safety Warnings
“AC Power Safety Warnings” on page 19
“Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center” on
page 21
“Shipping the HP Digital Entertainment Center” on
page 21
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■ Do not open top cover.
■ Risk of electric shock.
■ No user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the right AC source. The power supply is pre-set
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.
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Safety Information
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.
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.
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.
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
build-up 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.
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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. Use a soft dry cloth for
cleaning.
3 Plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
4 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
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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.
Safety Information
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22 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.
Chapter Contents:
“System Audio/Video Connections” on page 24
“Basic Set Up” on page 29
“Inventory” on page 31
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.
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Installation Overview
Read the Important Safety Information before
you install the HP Digital Entertainment
Center. See “Safety Information” on page 19.
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System Audio/Video Connections
System Integration
The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many
functions into one unit:
■ An Internet connection through a wireless or wired
network, using an Internet service provider, 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 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 allow 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 peripheral
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 line-up.
Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center can be:
■ Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio
and video signal to your TV.
Or
■ Routed directly to your TV.
Imagine the flow of your television signal into and out of
the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To watch and record
TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow
into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to
watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment
Center must send the recorded TV shows out to your TV.
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