HP (Hewlett-Packard) Home Theater System User Manual

HP Digital Entertainment Center

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin ..................... 1

Welcome............................................................ 1

Benefits and Features............................................ 2

Functional Overview............................. 3

Front Panel..........................................................3

Memory Card Reader........................................... 5

Back Panel.......................................................... 6

Cleaning the

HP Digital Entertainment Center............................9

Shipping the

HP Digital Entertainment Center............................9

Keyboard ........................................... 10

Wireless Keyboard Operation............................. 12

Replacing the Keyboard Batteries......................... 13

Remote Control................................... 14

Remote Control Buttons....................................... 14

Remote Control Operation ..................................16

Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..................16

Safety Information................. 17

AC Power Safety Warnings ................................17

Installation Overview ............ 19

System Audio/Video Connections ....... 20

System Integration.............................................. 20

System Diagram ................................................22

Installation Guidelines ........................ 24

Placement and Ventilation Requirements ...............25

Basic Setup......................................... 27

Setting Up the

HP Digital Entertainment Center..........................27

Inventory ............................................29

Cables Included.................................................30

Connecting Audio ...................33

Audio Overview ..................................34

Audio Output Connectors....................................34

Sound Connector Jacks.......................................35

Speaker Types ...................................................35

Speaker Configurations ......................................36

Typical Audio Connection.....................38

TV Audio Connection ...........................39

Connecting TV Audio..........................................39

AV Receiver Audio Connection .............40

AV Receiver Equipment Overview ........................40

2.0 Home Stereo Installation ...............................41

2.1 Home Stereo Installation ...............................42

4.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................43

5.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................44

7.1 Home Theater Audio ....................................45

Digital Home Theater Audio ................................46

Powered Speaker Audio Connection....48

2.1 Powered Speakers .......................................49

4.1 Powered Speakers .......................................50

5.1 Powered Speakers .......................................51

7.1 Powered Speakers .......................................52

Digital Powered Speakers ...................................53

Monitor Speakers...............................................54

Audio In Connections...........................55

FM Radio Antenna...............................56

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Connecting Video Out ............ 57

Video Out Overview ...........................58

Video Out Connection Overview ......................... 58

Video Out Connectors ........................................ 59

Component Video Settings .................................. 60

TV Display Overview..........................................61

Audio and Video Switching Overview.................. 61

Using the Remote Control with Your TV................. 62

Typical Video Out Connections.............63

Video Out to TV...................................64

Video Out from AV Receiver to TV .......66

Video Out to Monitor ..........................68

Video Out to TV and Monitor...............69

Connecting TV Source In ......... 71

TV Source Overview............................72

TV Signal Source Overview................................. 72

Additional HDTV Information............................... 74

TV Source Connectors Overview.......................... 75

TV Source Connectors ........................................76

Typical TV Source Connections .............78

Antenna Connection ............................80

Antenna (NTSC) ................................................80

Antenna (ATSC)................................................. 81

Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)................................. 82

Cable Connection ................................83

Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)...................... 83

One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver

(NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC).............................. 84

Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable

Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)................ 86

Cable Only (NTSC)............................................ 88

One Cable TV Box or

Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) ...........................89

Two Cable TV Boxes, or

Two Digital Cable Receivers...............................91

Satellite Connection............................. 93

One Satellite Receiver (NTSC) .............................93

Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC) ............................95

Infrared Transmitter Connection .......... 97

Infrared Transmitter Overview..............................97

Infrared Transmitter Installation ............................99

Connecting Video

Equipment ............................101

Video Equipment Overview............... 102

Connectors......................................................102

Video Equipment Connection Overview ..............103

Typical Video Equipment

Connections ...................................... 104

VCR Connection................................. 105

VCR Direct In Connection..................................105

Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable .............106

Video Camera Connection ................. 109

Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder ..............109

Connecting an Analog Camcorder.....................112

Connecting the Network .......113

Peripheral Connection Overview ....... 114

Typical Network Connections ............116

Connecting the Wireless

Network Antenna ............................. 117

Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem........ 119

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Connecting Through a Router............ 120

USB Device Connection...................... 121

Digital Still Camera.......................................... 121

Other USB Devices........................................... 122

Connecting an

HP Personal Media Drive .................. 123

Installing an HP Personal Media Drive ................ 124

Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive......... 125

Initial Configuration ............. 127

Starting the HP Digital Entertainment

Center for the First Time.................... 128

Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial).............. 128

Initial Startup................................................... 129

Syncing the Keyboard ...................................... 130

Windows Welcome........................... 131

Media Center First Run...................... 132

Required Setup ................................................ 132

Optional Setup ................................................ 133

If Your Connections Don’t Work ........................ 135

Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness........ 135

Configuring Audio ............................ 136

Connecting Headphones ..................................136

Connecting a Microphone ................................136

Adjusting the Volume........................................ 138

Configuring Audio Output................................. 139

Configuring Video ............................ 141

Configuring Video Output................................. 141

Dual screen..................................................... 142

Adjusting the Desktop Display ...........................144

Adjusting the Display in Media Center................ 145

DVD Playback ................................................. 148

Adjusting the Display from the Desktop ...............149

HDTV Overscan Configuration...........................150

Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard

TV Channels...................................................151

Tuning the Desktop Display ...............................151

Configuring the System .....................154

Configuring the Keyboard Buttons ......................154

Registering with HP ..........................................155

Setting Up Virus Protection ................................155

Transferring Information from Your Old PC

to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center.............155

Installing Software............................................156

Utility Programs................................................156

Troubleshooting....................159

Problems and Solutions .....................160

Audio .............................................................160

Video .............................................................162

System............................................................164

Getting Help......................................170

Help and Support Center ..................................170

HP Support...................................................... 170

Warranty and Support Guide............................171

Updates from HP..............................................173

Microsoft Web Site ..........................................173

Appendix A: Replacing the

Hard Disk Drive....................175

Important Information About

Recorded TV Programs ....................................175

Procedure .......................................................175

Index ...................................179

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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. 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.

■ Play DVDs in 7.1 surround sound (surround sound

system is required and sold separately).

■ Burn music audio CDs (for lawful use only).

Product features

■ Sophisticated, sleek, stackable case fits into your

AV cabinet

■ Built-in standard-definition TV tuner, NTSC

(Dual tuners for select models only)

■ Built-in high-definition ATSC HDTV tuner

(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

■ 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.

■ Download movies on demand (fees may apply —

separately purchased broadband Internet service
required).

■ Instant-message friends (separately purchased

broadband Internet service required).

■ 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

■ LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000

■ Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless

■ Front AV, USB, and FireWire

®

(IEEE 1394)

connectors for video capture

■ Full function remote control

■ Lap-sized, compact wireless keyboard with

integrated trackball mouse

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Functional Overview

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Front Panel

The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital
Entertainment Center front panel.

Your model might not have all features.

CD/DVD

HP Persona

Media Drive Bay

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Front panel

Item Function Comments

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

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

Media info display

Solid blue: On
Solid amber: Standby

CD/DVD, multiformat
Push the Eject button to open.
Push the tray or Eject button to close.

pictures, videos, activities in Media Center

behind top right door, for additional
storage for recorded TV shows and digital
content

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Item Function Comments

E
2

N

CON

1

C

CONNECT

ED
.0

EED

2.0

FRONT INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL

HP Digital Entertainment Center

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

KEYBOARD
CONNECT

S-VIDEO

FRONT INPUT

FRONT INPUT

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

9-in-1 memory card readers
SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD,
CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, MS/MS-Pro
USB 2.0 (2)

Card readers behind lower right door
LED: Green (with media inserted)
Off (no media inserted)
See “Memory Card Reader” on page 5.

Media info display Front status panel for all media

information. Front-panel text content
displayed from Media Center

KEYBOARD
CONNECT

1394

R

HEADPHONES

Behind left door

MIC I

AV connectivity for capturing analog and

Front AV inputs — see below

digital video from camcorders

Keyboard connect switch for wireless
keyboard synchronization

Blinking green LED indicates keyboard
activity. Special blink status indicates sync
with keyboard.

S-video In Y/C video, analog 4-pin

Video In Composite video RCA jack

R

Audio In White: Left

HEADPHONES

MIC INHEADPHONES

MIC INHEADPHONES

R

Red: Right, RCA jacks

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

MI

for 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 9-in-1 card readers

Two USB 2.0 connectors are also included.
are on the front panel, located behind a door for quick
transfer of digital photos and other digital content. Four
horizontal card slots accept memory cards.

An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader
activity when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
reading or writing data. Wait until the LED stops blinking
before removing media.

Removing media when the in-use light is
blinking may cause damage.

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Digital cameras and other digital devices use memory
cards, or media, to store digital picture files.

On/Standby

Your model might not have all features.

HP Digital Entertainment Center

HI SPEED

USB 2.0

HI SPEED

USB 2.0

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

Memory card readers

Item Name Slot Supports Insert media

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SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

SmartMedia/xD Upper-left SmartMedia (SM) memory card/

xD media

MMC/SD Upper-right MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Secure Digital (SD) memory card

CompactFlash I/II
Microdrive

Lower-left CompactFlash Type I, II media

Microdrive disk drive

MS/MS-Pro Lower-right Memory Stick (MS)

Memory Stick (MS-Pro)

Facing up

Facing up

Receptacle
edge (holes)

Facing up

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Back Panel

The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel.

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

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

Audio In RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround Back

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround

RCA jacks Brown: Left

Beige: Right

RCA jacks Blue: Left

Grey: Right

Analog stereo

Analog:

7.1

Analog:

7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

R

CENTER

Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Center/Subwoofer

SUB

WOOFER

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 Green: center

Purple:
subwoofer

RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

Analog:

7.1, 6.1, 5.1

Analog stereo:

7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1, 2.1, 2.0

Item Connector Type Color Supported format

OPTICAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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: Interlaced scan

(Composite)

S-video Out Y/C video

4-pin

Component Video Out

3 RCA jacks Green: Y
(Not all modes support
DVD playback due to
content protection.)

Black Analog: Interlaced scan

Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz

Analog: Interlaced or
Blue: Pb
Red: Pr

progressive scan

interlaced displays up to

1080i, Plus 480p, 720p

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

10/100/1000

ETHERNET

USB 2.0

(high speed)

1394
(for digital video or
other device)

Ethernet
10/100/1000

4 ports Silver USB 2.0

6-pin DV input/

Silver FireWire (IEEE 1394)

output

RJ-45 N/A 10/100/1000

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Item Connector Type Color Supported format

WIRELESS LAN

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

802.11 b/g

ACTIVITY
LINK

R

AUDIO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

CABLE/ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

FM ANTENNA IN

75Ω

L

COAXIAL

R

R

AUDIO

Wireless LAN Removable

Gold 802.11 b/g

antenna

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

L

Audio
TV Source 1 In

Video (Composite)

Link: Solid green when wireless
LAN is enabled and connected.
Blinks when wireless LAN is
scanning.

RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

RCA jack Yellow Analog:

TV Source 1 In

S-video
TV Source 1 In

Y/C video
Analog 4-pin

Black Analog:

Wireless LAN 802.11b/g

Analog

Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

Cable/Antenna In Coaxial Silver RF NTSC with internal splitter

to dual-tuners

FM Antenna In 75 Ohm

Silver FM radio, RF

Coaxial

Audio TV Source 2 In

L

(Select models only)

RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

Analog

S-video TV Source 2 In

S-VIDEO

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

(Select models only)

HDTV/SDTV Ant. In
(Select models only)

ATSC TUNER

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Infrared Transmitter Out

12

(2 outputs)

AC In AC 110–240V

110-240V 50-60Hz

AC IN

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Y/C video
Analog 4-pin

Black Analog:

Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

Coaxial Silver RF ATSC

(from UHF and VHF antenna)

1/8 inch

Silver Remote infrared (IR Blaster)

mini-jack

Black Power

50–60 Hz

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.

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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.

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-click, right-click.

left, right

TrackBall

Back Displays previously viewed Media Center or browser page.

Back

Forward Displays next viewed Media Center or browser page.

Forward

Internet Opens your Internet browser.

Internet

E-mail Opens an Internet e-mail page or your e-mail software.

E-mail

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Icon Item Description

Messenger Opens your instant messaging program.

Messenger

Minimize Minimizes the Media Center application.

Minimize

Maximize Maximizes the Media Center application.

Maximize

Media
Center

Previous

Play

Pause

Next

Vol

Vol

Mute

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 154. 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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MIC INHEADPHONES

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Replacing the Keyboard Batteries

Keep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with
the use of the system.

1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard.

2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the

battery positive and negative ends are inserted
correctly!

3 Replace the battery cover.

4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is

powered on.

5 Test the keyboard.

■ The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital

Entertainment Center automatically.

6 If the keyboard does not operate:

a Check the battery orientation.

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b Sync the keyboard. See “Syncing the Keyboard”

on page 130.

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.)

AStandby 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 Starts My Music.

DRadio Starts FM Radio.

ERecord Records 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 back 8 seconds, or to
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.

KArrows Buttons move the cursor to

navigate within all Media
Center windows. They
also move forward and
backward through slide­show images.

DVD MENU

MUSIC

RADIO

RECORD

REW

REPLAY

PAUSE

LMedia

Center

Opens Media Center to
the main menu.

MVolume Increases (+) and

decreases (–) sound.

NLive TV Is a shortcut to view live

TV. It also moves to the
current point in a live TV
program after pausing
live TV.

OGuide Opens the Television

Program Guide to display
available TV channels and
programs to watch and
record.

PClear Deletes the selection and

works as the Backspace
key does on a keyboard.

QTV Starts My TV.

RPictures Starts My Pictures.

SVideos Starts My Videos.

TPlay Plays the selected media.

UStop Stops the selected media.

TV

PICTURES

VIDEOS

PLAY

STOP

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A

B
C

D

G
H

DVD MENU

TV

AF

Q

MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOSRADIO

R

S

RECORD

PLAY

STOP

E

REW

F

REPLAY

PAUSE

FWD

SKIP

T

U

V

W

J

X

VFwd (Fast-forward) Moves media

forward (press button for three
speeds).

WSkip Moves media forward — for

example, 30 seconds in videos
and live TV, one music track, or
one DVD chapter.

XMore (i) Displays available information

about a selected media file
and displays more information
and options.

YOK Selects the desired action or

window option. It acts as the

FWD

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AB

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TV channel or move pages up
and down, depending on
available options.

AA Mute Turns sound off. The word Mute

is displayed on the Media
Center screen when Mute is
turned on.

AB Recorded

TV

AC 0 to 9,

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Opens the Recorded TV
window.

Numeric keypad buttons to
change channels or enter text
into the Media Center search or
text box.

AD Enter Selects the desired action or

window option. In full-screen
mode, press Enter to return to the
last channel you were watching.

AE Print Prints selected content on the

screen.

AF LED Activity indicator lights on

pressing a button.

Before You Begin

Before You Begin 15

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.

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have focus) for consistent remote control
operation. Performance may vary.

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Light

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.

DVD MENU

RECORD

REPLAY

TV

MUSICPICTURES VIDEOSRADIO

PLAY

STOP

REW

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP

OK

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Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.

16 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.

“AC Power Safety Warnings” on page 17

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Please read this important safety
information.

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.

■ Do not open top cover.

■ Risk of electric shock.

■ No user-serviceable parts inside top cover.

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.

Chapter Contents:

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Safety Information

Safety Information 17

AC Power Safety Warnings (continued)

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
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.

18 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 20
“Basic Setup” on page 27
“Inventory” on page 29

Installation Overview

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Read the important safety information before
you install the HP Digital Entertainment
Center. See “Safety Information” on page 17.

Installation Overview 19

System Audio/Video Connections

System Integration

The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many
functions into one unit:

■ An Internet connection through a wireless or wired

network, using an Internet service provider (sold
separately), allows the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to access the Television Program Guide and
Internet content sources.

■ A cable connection from a set-top box or antenna

hookup (sold separately) allows the TV tuner inside
the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the TV
channels.

■ An infrared transmitter (IR blaster) connection to

a set-top box from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to
select the set-top box channels from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center remote control.

■ Audio outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment

Center to your TV speakers or AV receiver allow up
to 7.1 surround sound.

■ Video outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment

Center to your TV or AV receiver allow you to watch
TV and to view the HP Digital Entertainment Center
display.

■ An FM radio antenna connection allows the FM

tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to
select the FM radio channels.

■ The wireless keyboard with trackball or remote

control allows you to operate the HP Digital

Entertainment Center from the comfort of your couch.

How you connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center into
your system depends on how you want to use it. The
HP Digital Entertainment Center functions as a media
source, with DVD and personal video player/recorders
built in. Your AV receiver or TV functions as your audio/
video output switch.

To watch and record TV, video, and audio, you must first
connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your
video, audio, and network sources.

■ To play back audio/video, you must connect the

HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your
sound system and TV/display.

■ To record audio/video, you must connect the

HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video
source, such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver,
or antenna.

■ To update the Television Program Guide and use the

Internet, you must also connect to a home network or
DSL/cable modem.

If your HP Digital Entertainment Center has the dual-tuner
option, each tuner must be connected to the same TV
source. You can connect two cable set-top boxes, or two,
satellite receivers, or an antenna with cable splitter. The
Television Program Guide only supports one TV service
provider channel lineup.

Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center can be:

■ Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio

and video signal to your TV.

Or

■ Routed directly to your TV.

Imagine the flow of your television signal into and out of
the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To watch and record
TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow
into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to
watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment
Center must send the recorded TV shows out to your TV.

20 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

AV

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

UHF

Antenna

TV
Source
In

HP Digital Entertainment Center

HP Digital Entertainment Center

AV Out

VHF
Antenna

Installation Overview

HDTV (ATSC)
and/or NTSC
Over-the-air
Digital Signal

Digital Video

Camcorder

Audio/Video flow

AV Receiver TV or Monitor

Installation Overview 21

System Diagram

Back Panel

Surround

Note: 5.1 systems do not

include “Surr. Back”
connections.

CD

or Tape Player

AC

Wall Outlet

Surge Protector

Line Conditioner

Back

Left

OUT

Surround

Left

Front

Left

Subwoofer

AV RECEIVER IN

Audio In 7.1 Multichannel

Center

Surr. Back Surround

Sub

Center

Front

S-Video Video

Digital

Optical Coaxial

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

Surround

Front
Right

Speakers

AC IN

Right

AUDIO IN

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FRONT

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SUB

(Configurations may vary.)

Cable From Wall

WiFi

Antenna

S-video

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

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S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

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HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

12

FM Antenna

VHF

Antenna

Roof

Antenna

UHF
Antenna

Coaxial

iPod

Digital

PrinterExt. HDD

Camera

22 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Digital

Video Camcorder

Router/

Firewall/

Switch

DSL/Cable Modem

Wall

Internet

Choose
one

VGA

MONITOR

DVI

S-videoComposite

Choose
one

OUT

Cable
or Satellite
Set-top box 2

Note: Connect Set-top box 2 only

(optional)

Front Panel

(Configurations may vary.)

The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital
Entertainment Center system front panel installation:

Choose

one

Analog

Video Camera

Power

On

On/Standby

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

S-video

FRONT INPUT

FRONT INPUT

Video

(Composite)

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1394

KEYBOARD
CONNECT

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1394

DV IN

HI SPEED

USB 2.0

HP Personal

Media Drive

HP Digital Entertainment Center

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

SmartMedia / xD

CompactFlash I/II

Installation Overview

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

MMC / SD

MS / MS PRO

CD/DVD

Player/Recorder

HI SPEED

MIC INHEADPHONES

MIC INHEADPHONES

USB 2.0

Media Info

Display

USB 2.0

(x2)

Card Readers:

SmartMedia/xD,

MMC/SD,

CompactFlash I/II,

Microdrive

MS/MS Pro

Digital
Video
Camera

Digital

Camera

Installation Overview 23

Installation Guidelines

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

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An open-back is required for adequate
cooling when installing your HP Digital
Entertainment Center in an AV cabinet.

■ Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a

well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat,
or moisture.

■ Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as

equipment or papers. The HP Digital Entertainment
Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot.

17 in

432 mm

On/Standby

HP Digital Entertainment Center

16.25 in

412.75 mm

4.5 in

114.3 mm

■ 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.

■ Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into

Standby when not in use. In Standby, the On/
Standby button is lit amber. Preset recordings only
start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is on
or in Standby.

■ Adjust only those controls that are described in the

operating instructions.

■ Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center

cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If
your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating
properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact
your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider.

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Leave slots and openings in the HP Digital
Entertainment Center cabinet open for
ventilation. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. Never push objects of
any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.

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.

24 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Placement and Ventilation Requirements

Cabinet Front

IMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best

operation of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not
cover vents on top, back and sides of the unit.

If you choose to use a cabinet with front doors, you must
leave the doors open when the HP Digital Entertainment
Center is powered on.

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

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The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best
operation.

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minimum

HP Digital

Entertainment

Center

Wall Clearance

1"

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 19 inches
(48.3 cm) wide by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) high.
See the following illustration.

2" minimum

1"

minimum

Note: These clearances are

required for proper
ventilation.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be
at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the wall.

26 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Cabinet

HP Digital

Entertainment Center

Side View

4"

minimum

Wall

Back of
cabinet

Basic Setup

Follow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the
HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and
printer can be connected at the back panel of the
HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera,
can be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or
the front panel (behind lower doors) of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.

Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center

The basic steps to set up the HP Digital Entertainment
Center are in the Start Here booklet as follows. Your
system may be different. See the referenced sections for
detailed information on each step.

Before you begin:

■ Read “Safety Information” on page 17.

■ Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 24.

■ 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 17.

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Required steps

1

Unpack the box contents.

a Take inventory. See “Inventory” on page 29.

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 38.

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 63.

Installation Overview 27

5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In

cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on
page 78.

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 128.

12 Complete the initial startup and registration. See

“Windows Welcome” on page 131.

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).

f Connect the HDTV Antenna In.

6 Connect the FM radio antenna. See “FM Radio

Antenna” on page 56.

7 Connect the Internet network cables. See “Typical

Network Connections” on page 116.

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 128.

9 Insert the remote control batteries. See “Installing the

Remote Control Batteries” on page 16.

10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat,

stable surface with the following clearances:

■ Top: 2 inches (5.08 cm)

■ Side: 1 inch (2.54 cm)

■ Back: Open cabinet

See “Safety Information” on page 17.

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 114.

b USB devices, such as printers or scanners

(up to 4). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 114.

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 101.

b USB devices, such as printers or scanners

(up to 2). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 114.

c VCR or analog video camera. See “Connecting

Video Equipment” on page 101.

d Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).

See “Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive”
on page 123.

Begin using your system. See the Media Center Edition
2005 Software Guide.

28 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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Keyboard See “Keyboard” on page 10.

Remote control See “Remote Control” on page 14.

Cables See “Cables Included” on page 30.

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Network Antenna” on page 117.

Installation Overview

DVD recovery

Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide.

discs (2)

Batteries:
AA (6)

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

Installation Overview 29

Cables Included

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables.

Cable Name Description

Stereo RCA, red and white ends. Used for Audio Out.

DVI-D Digital video out. Connect to DVI-I or DVI-D input of the HDTV-

capable TV or monitor.

S-video Black. Used for Video Out.

Coaxial digital audio S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.

Infrared Transmitter
(2 with dual-tuner option)

Coaxial
(2 with dual-tuner option)

2 Way Splitter

Additional cables are sold separately. See “Optional
Cables Not Included” on page 31 for additional cables
that you may need.

Coaxial Splitter
(dual-tuner option)

AC Power

IR Blaster cable. Used for set-top boxes.

Used for TV source input from cable set-top boxes or antennas.

Used with coaxial cable for VHF and UHF antenna combinations.

Black 125V 10A.

30 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

Component video 1 RCA: Red, blue, and green ends. Used

S-video 4 Y/C, 4-pin. Plug cable into an S-video

Video (Composite) 4 RCA: Yellow end. Plug cable into an

S-video to composite
video adapter

VGA 1 15-pin, D-sub Analog. Used for monitor

4 RCA: Red, white, yellow ends. Used for

TV Source In connector.

Audio In/Out connectors.

for progressive scan component video.

connector such as S-video Video Out or
TV Source In connector.

RCA connector such as composite
Video Out or TV Source In connector.

1 Used with TV source input 2 composite

video input.

or HDTV capable TV.

Installation Overview

Optical digital audio 1 S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.

FireWire (IEEE 1394)
digital video in/out

USB 6 USB 2.0. Used for peripheral device

Ethernet RJ-45 1 Ethernet 10/100/1000. Used for

Coaxial Extra lengths Used for TV source input from cable

1
1

IEEE 1394 4-pin to 6-pin (back).
IEEE 1394 4-pin to 4-pin (front).

connectors.

broadband Internet connection.

set-top boxes or antennas.

Installation Overview 31

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

■ UHF/VHF antenna for HDTV ATSC

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 31.

■ Audio Y adapter(s), 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.

32 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 71.

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 34
“Typical Audio Connection” on page 38
“TV Audio Connection” on page 39
“AV Receiver Audio Connection” on page 40
“Powered Speaker Audio Connection” on page 48
“Audio In Connections” on page 55
“FM Radio Antenna” on page 56

On/Standby

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Audio

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Audio 33

Audio Overview

Audio Output Connectors

Digital Audio Out Audio Out

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Connector Name Color Description Cable

SURROUND

BACK

L

R

SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Surround
Back

Brown: Left
Beige: Right

Surround Blue: Left

Gray: Right

Center
Subwoofer

Green: Center
Purple: Subwoofer

Rear speakers in a multichannel audio
eight speaker system (7.1).

Side speakers in a multichannel audio
six or eight speaker system (4.1, 5.1,

6.1, 7.1).

Center speaker and subwoofer in a
multichannel audio system (5.1, 6.1, 7.1).

FRONT

L

Front White: Left

Red: Right

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

Coaxial
Digital Audio

AUDIO

OUT

Out

Optical
Digital Audio

AUDIO

OUT

Out

Orange Coaxial S/PDIF 5.1 only.

Gray Optical S/PDIF 5.1 only.

34 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Stereo speakers or front speakers in a
multichannel audio system
(2.0, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1).

See “Configuring Audio Output” on
page 139.

See “Configuring Audio Output” on
page 139.

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

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.

n

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.

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

See “Speaker Configurations” on page 36 for more
information on speaker arrangements.

Connecting Audio 35

Speaker Configurations

You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations:

Speaker
system

Home audio
system description Recommended arrangement See:

2 (stereo) Two speakers: Left

speaker, right speaker

2.1 Two speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker

One subwoofer

4.1 Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker

Two side speakers:
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker

One subwoofer

Front left

speaker

Front left

speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround

left speaker

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

TV Display

TV Display

TV Display

Front right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Surround

right speaker

“2.0 Home Stereo
Installation” on
page 41

Or

“2.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 49

“2.1 Home Stereo
Installation” on
page 42

Or

“2.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 49

“4.1 Home Theater
Audio” on page 43

Or

“4.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 50

5.1 Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker

Two side speakers:
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker

One center speaker

One subwoofer

36 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Front left

speaker

Surround

left speaker

Subwoofer

TV Display

Center

speaker

Front right

right speaker

speaker

Surround

“5.1 Home Theater
Audio” on page 44

Or

“5.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 51

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

Subwoofer

TV Display

Center

speaker

If your 6.1 AV receiver
has only 5.1 (6) inputs,
see the following:

“5.1 Home Theater

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Audio” on page 44

Or

“5.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 51

“7.1 Home Theater
Audio” on page 45

Center

speaker

Surround

right speaker

Surround

left speaker

Surround back speaker

Subwoofer

TV Display

Digital
audio 5.1

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

Digital speakers or
digital input connector
on the audio system

Front left

speaker

Surround

left speaker

Surround back

left speaker

Subwoofer

Front left

speaker

Surround

left speaker

TV Display

Center

speaker

Front right

right speaker

Front right

speaker

Surround

right speaker

Surround back

right speaker

speaker

Surround

Or

“7.1 Powered
Speakers” on page 52

If your 7.1 AV receiver
has only five inputs, see
“5.1 Home Theater
Audio” on page 44

Connecting Audio

“Digital Home Theater
Audio” on page 46

Or

“Digital Powered
Speakers” on page 53

Connecting Audio 37

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 56

Headphones Speakers are muted on headphone

connection

Then see:

“Audio In Connections” on page 55

“Connecting Video Out” on page 57

“Configuring Audio” on page 136

“TV Audio Connection” on page 39

“AV Receiver Audio Connection” on
page 40

on page 48

“Connecting Headphones” on
page 136

38 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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 a TV, monitor, or display audio directly:

■ Connect an RCA stereo cable (White: Left;

Red: Right) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center
back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In
connector.

The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation:

TV

AUDIO IN

If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a
switch for audio and video.

Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the
HP Digital Entertainment Center.

For additional information on connecting the speakers,
refer to the documentation that came with your speakers
and AV receiver.

Basic TV audio setup (2.0)

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

75

Ω

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

COAXIAL

12

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

Connecting Audio 39

Connecting Audio

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.

n

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 41
“2.1 Home Stereo Installation” on page 42
“4.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 43
“5.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 44
“7.1 Home Theater Audio” on page 45
You can also use a digital connection.

“Digital Home Theater Audio” on page 46

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.

40 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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.

2.0 Home Stereo Installation

The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0)
speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers
connected through a home stereo standard left and right
input.

AUDIO IN

LR

2 Channel

AV Receiver

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

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

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

Connecting Audio

2.0 audio system connection

Connecting Audio 41

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 left and right audio inputs.

AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be
labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.

AUDIO IN

LR

2.1 Channel
AV Receiver

Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer
output without a subwoofer input; in this
case, you do not need to connect the
subwoofer output from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV
receiver product documentation.

n

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

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

2.1 multichannel audio system connection

42 HP Digital Entertainment Center

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

R

SUB

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

4.1 Home Theater Audio

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home
theater audio four-channel 4/4.1 speaker installation that
requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may
be different.

AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be
labeled Surround, 4.1 or 4 Channel inputs, CD, DVD,
or DVD In.

AUDIO IN

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

n

Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer
output without a subwoofer input; in this
case, you do not need to connect the
subwoofer output from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV
receiver product documentation.

4.1 Channel AV Receiver

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75Ω
COAXIAL

12

Connecting Audio

4.1 multichannel audio system connection

Connecting Audio 43

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 139 and note your speaker
configuration choice for later software setup
steps.

n

5.1 Channel AV Receiver

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

5.1 multichannel audio system connection

44 HP Digital Entertainment Center

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

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 44.

n

Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the

7.1 audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV
receiver product documentation.

AUDIO IN

Surr. Back Surround

Center

Sub Front

AV receiver audio input connectors may be labeled
Surround, 7.1 or 8 Channel inputs, DVD, Ext. In, or
Multichannel Inputs.

n

Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD
audio settings must be changed for proper
audio setup. Go to “Configuring Audio
Output” on page 139 and note your speaker
configuration choice for later software setup
steps.

7.1 Channel AV Receiver

Connecting Audio

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

7.1 multichannel audio system connection

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

Connecting Audio 45

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.

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.

n

Both Media Center speaker settings and DVD
audio settings must be changed for proper
audio setup. Go to “Configuring Audio
Output” on page 139 and note your speaker
configuration choice for later software setup
steps.

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

n

Some AV receivers can generate (upmix) the

7.1 audio with 5.1 channels. Refer to your AV
receiver product documentation.

46 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

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Digital Audio Out

Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection

VIDEO OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL
TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

Connecting Audio

Connecting Audio 47

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 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)
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 49
“4.1 Powered Speakers” on page 50
“5.1 Powered Speakers” on page 51
“7.1 Powered Speakers” on page 52

You can also use a digital connection.

“Digital Powered Speakers” on page 53

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.

48 HP Digital Entertainment Center

n

Y adapter cables and extension cables are
sold separately.

2.1 Powered Speakers

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

Or

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

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

2 Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end

of the Y adapter cable to the Audio Line In cable of
the speaker amplifier.

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

Subwoofer

AC

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Connecting Audio

Ω

2.1 powered speaker installation

Connecting Audio 49

4.1 Powered Speakers

To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers,
and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output:

1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter

cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors
Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, and Surround
Left on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment
Center.

AC

2 Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end

of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the
speaker amplifier.

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

Subwoofer

AUDIO IN

L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

AUDIO

OUT

4.1 powered speaker installation

50 HP Digital Entertainment Center

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R R

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75Ω
COAXIAL

12

5.1 Powered Speakers

To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a
center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel
(5.1 speaker) output:

1 Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter

cables (sold separately) to the Audio Out connectors
Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left,
and Center on the back of your HP Digital
Entertainment Center.

AC

2 Connect the female 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end

of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the
speaker amplifier.

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

Connecting Audio

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

Typical 5.1 powered speaker installation

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

Connecting Audio 51

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 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end

of the Y adapters to the Audio Line In cables of the
speaker amplifier.

AC

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

n

Some powered speakers can generate
(upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input
channels. Refer to your product
documentation.

Subwoofer

Center Speaker

AUDIO IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L

L L L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

Typical 7.1 powered speaker installation

52 HP Digital Entertainment Center

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

Ω

12

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.

To connect six-channel (5.1 speaker) digital output to a speaker digital input:

Some powered speakers can generate
(upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input
channels. Refer to your product
documentation.

n

1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or optical cable to

a Digital Audio Out connector on the back of your
HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2 Connect the digital audio coaxial or optical cable to

the speakers.

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Coaxial Optical

Choose one

AUDIO IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L

L L L

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

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R R

AUDIO
OUT

AC IN

Digital Audio Out

Digital powered speaker installation (5.1 shown)

FRONT

R

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

3 Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the

speaker documentation.

4 Turn on the speaker system.

VIDEO OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

Connecting Audio

Connecting Audio 53

Monitor Speakers

You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to
your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

You may need Y adapter cables.

You can:

■ Connect simple left/right stereo 2.0 powered

monitor speakers.

Or

■ Connect two powered speakers and a subwoofer for

2.1 monitor speaker output.

n

Monitor speaker configurations and
connections may vary. Your system may be
different.

Monitor

Audio Out

AUDIO IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L

L L L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

AUDIO

OUT

R R

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

Monitor speaker installation (2.0 shown)

54 HP Digital Entertainment Center

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

Ω

12

Audio In Connections

You can connect your existing home stereo or home
theater audio equipment, such as a tape player or
turntable, to your HP Digital Entertainment Center using
the Audio In stereo connectors on the back panel.

Audio In

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

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

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

Connecting Audio

Audio In stereo connection

n

A turntable might require special phono
inputs through a mixer.

Connecting Audio 55

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

802.11 b/g

NA

ACTIVITY

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

75

Ω

COAXIAL

O S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

SMITTER OUT

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

12

Ω

Choose one

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

The following diagram shows typical FM antenna
connections:

■ Indoor antenna

Or

■ Rooftop antenna (sold separately)

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may
be different.

FM AntennaFM Radio Roof Antenna

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL
TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

FM radio antenna cable external or internal connection

56 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Video Out

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

You must have a display such as a TV or monitor
connected to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for
proper operation. HP Digital Entertainment Centers
support many different video options, connections, and
configurations of TVs and monitors. Your system may
have different equipment.

TV

Chapter Contents:

“Video Out Overview” on page 58
“Typical Video Out Connections” on page 63
“Video Out to TV” on page 64
“Video Out from AV Receiver to TV” on page 66
“Video Out to Monitor” on page 68
“Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 69

On/Standby

HP Digital Entertainment Center

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Video Out

Connecting Video Out 57

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

■ Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

High definition capable plasma, LCD, or HDTV display:

■ Video (composite)

■ S-video

■ Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

■ 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.

■ For component video, see “Component Video

Settings” on page 60.

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 Component In to a Composite Out.
Not all AV receivers support signal conversion.

n

Component video output requires specific
configurations for certain display types and
resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/
support and select your model number for
instructions on using component video.

58 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Some HP Digital Entertainment Center models output
NTSC only.

Video Out Connectors

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

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 Cable type

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

Video (composite) RCA jack Yellow

S-video Y/C video

Black

4-pin

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

COMPONENT

OUT

Component (interlaced or progressive scan)

3 RCA jacks Green: Y

See http://www.hp.com/support for
instructions on using component video.

VGA Analog:

Blue: Pb
Red: Pr

Blue
15-pin D-sub
Video Out

VGA

Connecting Video Out 59

Connecting Video Out

Item Connector Type Color Cable type

Digital Video Out (DVI) Digital:

29-pin D-sub

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI-I

Or

Analog:
Video Out

Component Video Settings

You must configure settings to view component video on
your TV properly. Component video output requires
specific configurations for certain display types and
resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support
and select your model number for instructions on using
component video.

HP recommends initial setup using VGA or
composite video.

White

n

Overview

You must change the default desktop resolution of
800 x 600 to 640 x 480 for the best DVD playback and
Media Center experience. A resolution of 800 x 600 is
best for Windows desktop dialog boxes. See “Adjusting
the Desktop Display” on page 144. The component video
default output is 480i (interlaced) to provide a picture on
most TVs. Driver adjustments are required to configure
progressive scan for TVs that support progressive scan.

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

60 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Content-protected DVD playback is limited to the
following when component video is connected:

Component format Desktop resolution

480i (interlaced) 640 x 480 @ 30 Hz

480p (progressive) 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz

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 69.

You must manually set up dual displays (clone).
Only either the TV or monitor, not both, will display after
initial turn on. See “Dual screen” on page 142.

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.

n

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.

Connecting Video Out 61

Connecting Video Out

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 99.

62 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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.

You may set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported configurations:

Display/video configuration See:

From HP Digital Entertainment Center to TV through a
direct connection

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 101

These are only suggested configurations. Your system
may be different. Select the configuration that most
closely matches your home system.

“Video Out to TV” on page 64

“Video Out from AV Receiver to TV” on page 66

“Video Out to Monitor” on page 68

“Video Out to TV and Monitor” on page 69

Then see:

“Connecting TV Source In” on page 71

“Configuring Video” on page 141

Connecting Video Out

Connecting Video Out 63

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:

Standard
definition
TV

Video

(composite)

S-video S-video

Component

(Y, Pb, Pr)

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 127.

High
definition
display Monitor

Video

(composite)

Component

(Y, Pb, Pr)

VGA VGA

DVI DVI

n

Component video output requires specific
configurations for certain display types and
resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/
support and select your model number for
instructions on using component video.

n

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.

Procedure: Connect a video cable from the HP Digital

Entertainment Center back panel Video Out directly to the
TV Video In.

64 HP Digital Entertainment Center

.

TV IN

S-video

Choose one

AUDIO IN

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

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

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R R

AUDIO

OUT

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

AC IN

Video out to standard TV

S-video

Choose one

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Video

Component

Video

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

R

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

HDTV IN

*

Component

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

VGA

*

Note: Not recommended

*

R

RL

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Note: Not

*

for initial setup.

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

75

DUAL
TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

recommended
for initial
setup.

Ω

12

AUDIO IN

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

AC IN

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

SURROUND CENTER

WOOFER

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

R

SUB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Video out to high-definition capable HDTV

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

75

Ω

DUAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

COAXIAL

12

Connecting Video Out 65

Connecting Video Out

Video Out from AV Receiver to TV

Switching: Switch audio and video through your AV
receiver if your AV receiver switches video and has the
correct connections. This method gives you the best audio
quality, and you can easily switch audio/video inputs
through your AV receiver remote.

Connectors: Choose a Video Out connector and
corresponding cable that attaches to the back of your TV:

Standard
definition
TV

Video

(composite)

S-video S-video

Component

High
definition
display Monitor

Video

(composite)

Component

If the S-video and composite Video Out
connections are not connected to a TV or
video input when the HP Digital
Entertainment Center is turned on, the
S-video and composite jacks will turn
off automatically.

You must restart to ensure Video Out
connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press
and hold down the On/Standby (power)
button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP
Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts
down, press the On/Standby button to turn
on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

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(Y, Pb, Pr)

Equipment: The TV, AV receiver, and some cables are
sold separately. See the documentation that came with
your TV and AV receiver.

Configuration: You can adjust the TV display, after
initial turn on, using the Media Center software settings.
See “Initial Configuration” on page 127.

Procedure:

(Y, Pb, Pr)

VGA VGA

DVI DVI

1 Connect a video cable from the HP Digital

Entertainment Center back panel Video Out to the
AV receive r Video I n .

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 your TV and 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
from the TV and AV receiver front panel or
remote control to hear sound and see video.

Component video output requires specific
configurations for certain display types and
resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/
support and select your model number for
instructions on using component video.

66 HP Digital Entertainment Center

.

TV IN

Choose one and keep
same type as AV Receiver In

S-video

Video

Component

*

*

Note: Not recommended

for initial setup.

AV Receiver

AV RECEIVER OUT

Choose one

AUDIO IN

L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

AUDIO

OUT

AV RECEIVER IN

S-video

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

Video

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Component

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Note: Not recommended

*

*

for initial setup.

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

TV Out (through AV receiver)

Connecting Video Out

Connecting Video Out 67

Video Out to Monitor

Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on
your monitor, you can use your monitor as an audio/
video switch. You will probably not be able to use a
remote control as a switch.

Connectors: For a monitor, choose one of the following
Video Out connectors and cables:

■ VGA

■ DVI

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If your monitor has multiple input
connections, then it has a front panel input
switch. You must select the correct input from
the monitor front panel or remote control 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 127.

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

AUDIO IN

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

Monitor out

68 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL
TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

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:

Standard
definition
TV

Video

(composite)

S-video S-video

Component

(Y, Pb, Pr)

High
definition
display Monitor

Video

(composite)

Component

(Y, Pb, Pr)

You cannot view any combination of Video (composite),
S-video, or Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out at the same
time with dual displays.

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 127.

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),
S-video, or Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out
connectors for standard definition TVs.

3 After initial turn on, you will need to activate dual

displays. See “Dual screen” on page 142.

VGA VGA

DVI DVI

You can use the following combinations to connect your
TV and monitor:

Display Use with

VGA Video (composite)

S-video
Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
DVI

DVI Video (composite)

S-video
Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
VGA

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If the S-video and Video (composite) Video
Out connections are not connected to a TV or
video input when the HP Digital
Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video
and composite jacks will turn off
automatically.

You must restart to ensure Video Out
connection to your TV or AV receiver. Press
and hold down the On/Standby (power)
button for 4 seconds to turn off your HP
Digital Entertainment Center. After it shuts
down, press the On/Standby button to turn
on your HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Connecting Video Out

Connecting Video Out 69

n

Component video output requires specific
configurations for certain display types and
resolutions. Go to http://www.hp.com/
support and select your model number for
instructions on using component video.

.

n

If your TV or monitor has multiple input
connections, select the correct input on the TV
or monitor.

Choose one

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

S-video ComponentVideo

AUDIO IN

L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

AUDIO

OUT

AC IN

TV IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

MONITOR IN

VGA

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Choose one

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

S-VIDEOAUDIO

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

Ω

TV (standard definition shown) and monitor out

70 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

HP Digital Entertainment Center

“TV Source Overview” on page 72
“Typical TV Source Connections” on page 78
“Antenna Connection” on page 80
“Cable Connection” on page 83
“Satellite Connection” on page 93
“Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 97

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
included.

Chapter Contents:

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Connecting TV Source In

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting TV Source In 71

TV Source Overview

TV Signal Source Overview

You must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center for proper operation. You can
attach standard, analog NTSC TV and high-definition,
digital HDTV ATSC sources.

The back panel TV Source connectors are:

■ TV Source 1 In

■ TV Source 2 In

■ Cable/antenna In (NTSC) RF

■ HDTV/SDTV Ant. In (ATSC) RF antenna

NTSC Standard TV

An ATSC tuner that supports high-definition
TV is included with select HP Digital
Entertainment Center models only.

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The NTSC back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and
TV Source 2 In:

■ For an NTSC cable TV box, digital cable box, or

satellite receiver use TV Source 1 In or TV Source 2 In
(select models only).

■ For an NTSC 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 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
1 In

Dual-tuner
option TV
Source 2 In

A single tuner allows you to watch or
record one program only in NTSC.

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
in NTSC.

72 HP Digital Entertainment Center

ATSC high-definition TV

If your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an
optional HDTV/SDTV Ant. In tuner card and dual NTSC
tuner card configuration, you can view and record ATSC
channels. Media Center supports over-the-air ATSC
digital TV.

Over-the-air ATSC digital TV requires a UHF/VHF
antenna (sold separately) to receive the digital signal.
Your location must be within an HDTV ATSC
broadcast area.

Connecting an ATSC antenna

You can attach an indoor or outdoor UHF/VHF antenna
to the HP Digital Entertainment Center to watch HDTV
ATSC through the VHF or UHF channels. A UHF/VHF
antenna receives HDTV ATSC channels, depending on
the quality (gain) of the antenna, geographic location,
and broadcast reception strength.

An internal or external roof antenna is sold separately.
You might have to reposition the antenna for best
reception. Position the antenna based on the following
general criteria:

The ATSC high-definition DTV (Digital TV) source back
panel connector is as follows:

■ HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connected to a UHF/VHF

antenna.

See the following section for more information on HDTV.
Then see the instructions to install HDTV ATSC.

Connecting TV Source In

Refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for more
information about:

■ The channels available in your area. The channels

may be color coded by zone.

■ Selecting the kind of antenna you need depending

on the channels you want to receive. Match your
antenna to your zone.

■ The direction to point your antenna.

■ Positioning an HDTV antenna for best reception.

■ Higher; the ideal position is above the roofline.

■ Closer to or facing the broadcast tower.

■ Larger for stronger signals.

■ Outdoor for less interference.

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You can also attach an internal or external
roof VHF antenna to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to watch NTSC
channels.

Connecting TV Source In 73

Additional HDTV Information

What is HDTV?

HDTV (High-definition Television) is the highest quality

DTV standard. HDTV provides increased picture detail
(720p, 1080i) with a widescreen16:9 aspect ratio and
higher quality audio such as surround sound, on a
display that supports digital TV. HDTV/SDTV Ant. In is the
connector on the back of your HP Digital Entertainment
Center that you connect the ATSC signal to.

SDTV (Standard-definition Television) is the lowest quality
DTV standard.

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) is the
official name of the DTV picture format that is in use in the
United States and North America. The tuner inside your
HP Digital Entertainment Center is ATSC-capable.

DTV (Digital Television) is the umbrella term used to
describe the new digital television way of transmitting
television signals. DTV includes many formats of high­definition TV that can broadcast an image resolution of
up to 2 million pixels.

NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) is
standard (analog) TV. Standard TV broadcasts an image
resolution of about 210,000 pixels and is distributed
today through antenna, cable, digital cable, or satellite.

About digital TV in Media Center

Digital TV for Windows
is available in the United States only. Refer to the Readme

for Update 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005 with HDTV for all digital TV requirements.

®

XP Media Center Edition 2005

Refer to the Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com

Web site at:

74 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 set­top box:

Connecting a set-top box

A standard cable set-top box has only NTSC channels,
but you can connect a UHF/VHF antenna to view HDTV
ATSC channels also.

■ 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 NTSC set-top box sources

to the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual NTSC
tuner with an 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.

If you can receive HDTV channels through cable or
satellite providers, connect the signal directly to your
TV/display. Refer to your TV/display documentation.

Connecting TV Source In

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

Connecting TV Source In 75

TV Source Connectors

M

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY
LINK

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Item Connector Type Color Cable

TV SOURCE 1

R

L

Audio TV Source 1 In RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

AUDIO

Video (composite)

RCA jack Yellow

TV Source 1 In

S-VIDEOVIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

CABLE/ANT. IN F

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

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

75Ω

DUAL

COAXIAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

12

TV SOURCE 2

Audio TV Source 2 In
(Select models only)

AUDIO

L

R

76 HP Digital Entertainment Center

RCA jacks White: Left

Red: Right

Item Connector Type Color Cable

2 IN

S-VIDEO

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

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

HDTV/SDTV Ant. In Coaxial

Y/C video
Analog 4-pin

(from UHF/

Black

Silver

VHF antenna)

ATSC TUNER

UT

Infrared Transmitter Out 2 ports: 1/8

12

inch (3.5 mm)

Silver

mini-jacks

Additional cables to install the HP Digital Entertainment Center are sold separately.

Connecting TV Source In

Connecting TV Source In 77

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

configuration Connector See:

Antenna Standard

NTSC from UHF/VHF antenna

HDTV
ATSC from UHF/VHF antenna

NTSC from UHF/VHF antenna
ATSC from UHF /VHF ant enna

NTSC cable and
ATSC antenna

NTSC digital
cable or satellite
and ATSC
antenna

NTSC analog cable directly
from the wall (without a set-top
box) and ATSC from UHF/
VHF antenna

One NTSC cable TV set-top
box and ATSC from UHF/VHF
antenna

Two NTSC cable TV set-top
boxes and ATSC from UHF/
VHF antenna

One NTSC digital cable or
satellite receiver and ATSC
from UHF/VHF antenna

Cable/Ant. In “Antenna (NTSC)” on

page 80

HDTV/SDTV Ant. In “Antenna (ATSC)” on

page 81

Cable/Ant. In
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

Cable/Ant. In and
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

TV Source 1 In and
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

Or

Cable/Ant. In and
HDTV/SDTV Ant. in

TV Source 1 In
TV Source 2 In
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

TV Source 1 In and
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

Or

Cable/Ant. In and
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

“Antenna (NTSC and
ATSC)” on page 82

“Cable (NTSC) and
Antenna (ATSC)” on
page 83

“One Cable TV Box or
Digital Cable Receiver
(NTSC) and Antenna
(ATSC)” on page 84

“Two Cable TV Boxes, or
Two Digital Cable Receivers
(NTSC) and Antenna
(ATSC)” on page 86

“One Cable TV Box or
Digital Cable Receiver
(NTSC) and Antenna
(ATSC)” on page 84

Two NTSC digital cable or
satellite receivers and ATSC
from UHF/VHF antenna

78 HP Digital Entertainment Center

TV Source 1 In
TV Source 2 In
HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

“Two Cable TV Boxes, or
Two Digital Cable Receivers
(NTSC) and Antenna
(ATSC)” on page 86

TV source type

Display/video
configuration Connector See:

NTSC 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

NTSC satellite One satellite receiver TV Source 1 In

Two satellite receivers TV Source 1 In

NTSC and ATSC
digital cable or
satellite

One NTSC and ATSC digital
cable or satellite receiver

Two NTSC and ATSC digital
cable or satellite receivers

Cable/Ant. In “Cable Only (NTSC)” on

TV Source 1 In

Or

Cable/Ant. In

TV Source 1 In
TV Source 2 In

Or

Cable/Ant. In

TV Source 2 In

TV Source 1 In
(to record HDTV in
standard format)

TV Source 1 In and
TV Source 2 In
(to record HDTV in
standard format)

page 88

“One Cable TV Box or
Digital Cable Receiver
(NTSC)” on page 89

“Two Cable TV Boxes, or
Two Digital Cable
Receivers” on page 91

“One Satellite Receiver
(NTSC)” on page 93

“Two Satellite Receivers
(NTSC)” on page 95

Connect the cable ATSC
signal directly to your TV/
display to view HDTV.
Refer to the TV/display
documentation.

Connect the cable ATSC
signal directly to your TV/
display to view HDTV.
Refer to the TV/display
documentation.

Connecting TV Source In

Then see:

“Infrared Transmitter Connection” on page 97 (cable TV box, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver only)

“Connecting Video Equipment” on page 101

Connecting TV Source In 79

Antenna Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Antenna (NTSC)

:

If you are using a NTSC UHF/VHF 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:

1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from

your external or internal TV antenna into
the Cable/Ant. In connector on the back of
the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

2 Turn the connector to tighten it.

CABLE/ANT. IN

TUNER

DUAL

Roof TV Antenna

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Coaxial

AUDIO IN

L

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

AC IN

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

TV signal source — TV antenna

80 HP Digital Entertainment Center

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75

Ω

COAXIAL

12

Antenna (ATSC)

:

To connect an HDTV signal source to your HP Digital
Entertainment Center, do the following:

Roof TV Antenna

1 Connect a coaxial cable from your

UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV
Ant. In connector on the back of the HP
Digital Entertainment Center.

2 Turn the connector to tighten it.

AUDIO IN

L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

AUDIO

OUT

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R R

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FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

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DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

Connecting TV Source In

Coaxial

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

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TV signal source — HDTV antenna

Connecting TV Source In 81

Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)

If you are using a VHF and UHF broadcast television
antenna (sold separately) with no cable TV box, digital
cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to
connect the NTSC and ATSC TV signal source to your
HP Digital Entertainment Center:

Roof Antenna

VHF

Antenna

1 Install a splitter (provided) as shown in the following

illustration (select models only). Connect the splitter
input to the antenna (outdoor shown).

2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.

Turn the connectors to tighten them.

3 Connect a coaxial cable into the Cable/Ant.

In connector on the back of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. Turn the connector to
tighten it.

4 Connect a coaxial cable into the

HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on the
back of the HP Digital Entertainment
Center. Turn the connector to tighten it.

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

CABLE/ANT. IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

DUAL

TUNER

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

VIDEO OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

UHF

Antenna

Coaxial

Splitter

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEOAUDIO

2 Way Splitter

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

1

DTV

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HDTV and standard signal source — TV antenna

82 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Cable Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)

.

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

1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from

your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant. In
connector on the back of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.

CABLE/ANT. IN

TUNER

DUAL

Antenna

VHF

Antenna

Roof Antenna

UHF

Connecting TV Source In

2 Turn the connector to tighten it.
3 Connect the coaxial cable from the

UHF/VHF antenna into the HDTV/SDTV
Ant. In connector on the back of the HP
Digital Entertainment Center.

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

4 Turn the connector to tighten it.

AUDIO IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L

L L L

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

AC IN

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TV signal source NTSC cable and ATSC UHF/VHF antenna

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Cable From Wall

Coaxial

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

Coaxial

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Connecting TV Source In 83

One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)

To connect a standard set-top box (sold separately) and
an HDTV/SDTV Ant. In input to your HP Digital
Entertainment Center using a standard set-top box,
satellite receiver, 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 coaxial cable from the UHF/VHF

antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In HDTV/SDTV
Ant. In connector on the back of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.

5 Connect the set-top box Infrared Transmitter cable

(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter
Connection” on page 97.

84 HP Digital Entertainment Center

.

Roof TV Antenna

Cable

Wall

Coaxial

VHF

Antenna

UHF

Antenna

OUT

Choose one

Video Coaxial

S-video

AUDIO IN

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L

L L L

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

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

TV Source 1

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

R

10/ 100/ 1000

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

Set-top box 1

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Infrared Transmitter

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL
TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

Connecting TV Source In

Coaxial

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12

TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC) and ATSC UHF/VHF antenna

Connecting TV Source In 85

Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)

You must have two identical set-top boxes — such as two
digital cable receivers, two satellite 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 NTSC 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, with
S-video or composite video output, do the following to
connect two tuners and a HDTV ATSC input to your
HP Digital Entertainment Center:

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 (NTSC)” on page 92.

■ 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 (NTSC)” on page 92.

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]):

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.

86 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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.

6 Connect the coaxial cable from the UHF/VHF

antenna into the HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connector on
the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

7 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable

(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter
Connection” on page 97.

.

Wall

Cable

Coaxial

Source 1

Set-top box 1

Source 2

Set-top box 2

8 Connect the set-top box 2 Infrared Transmitter cable

(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter
Connection” on page 97.

Wall

Cable

Antenna

Coaxial

Infrared Transmitter

Roof TV

Antenna

VHF

UHF

Antenna

Coaxial

Connecting TV Source In

Video

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

S-video

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

WOOFER

FRONT

R

SUB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Video S-video

Y

Pb

DVI

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Note: Connect same

set-top box only

Choose oneChoose one

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

S-VIDEO

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

75
COAXIAL

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12

TV signal source — two cable boxes (NTSC) and ATSC UHF/VHF antenna

Connecting TV Source In 87

Cable Only (NTSC)

If you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or
digital cable receiver, do the following to connect the
NTSC-only TV signal source:

1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from

your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant
connector on the back of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. This connection
supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners.

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

SUB

WOOFER

CABLE/ANT. IN

TUNER

FRONT

R

DUAL

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

2 Turn the connector to tighten it.

.

Cable

Wall

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

Y

Pb

Pr

DVI

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Coaxial

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75
COAXIAL

12

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TV signal source (NTSC cable)

88 HP Digital Entertainment Center

One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC)

Connect the NTSC 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 97.

Connecting TV Source In

Connecting TV Source In 89

.

Cable

From

Wall

Coaxial

OUT

Choose one

Video Coaxial

S-video

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

BACK

L

L L L

R

R R R

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

TV Source 1

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Set-top box 1

Infrared Transmitter

DVI

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

R

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

VIDEO

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

DUAL

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

75Ω
COAXIAL

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TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC)

90 HP Digital Entertainment Center

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 (NTSC)” on page 92.

■ 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 (NTSC)” on page 92.

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.

Connecting TV Source In

Connecting TV Source In 91

6 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable

(required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter
Connection” on page 97.

.

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 97.

Source 1

Set-top box 1

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

Video

AC IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

BACK

L L L

R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

Coaxial

S-video

SURROUND CENTER

WOOFER

FRONT

R

SUB

Source 2

Set-top box 2

VIDEO OUT

Y

VIDEO

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

VGA

Coaxial

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

Video S-video

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

DVI

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

TV SOURCE 1 IN

R

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

RL

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

Infrared Transmitter

Note: Connect same

set-top box only

Choose oneChoose one

ACTIVITY

LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

75

DUAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

TUNER

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

ATSC TUNER

COAXIAL

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TV signal source — two digital cable boxes (NTSC)

92 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Satellite Connection

(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)

One Satellite Receiver (NTSC)

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]):

Connecting TV Source In

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 97.

Connecting TV Source In 93

.

Coaxial

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

AC IN

AUDIO IN

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND CENTER

BACK

L L L

R R R

AUDIO

HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394

OUT

Satellite Receiver

OUT

Video

VIDEO OUT

FRONT

VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

S-VIDEO COMPONENT

10/ 100/ 1000

Y

Pb

Pr

CoaxialS-video

VGA

DIGITAL VIDEO OUT

Choose one

TV Source 1

DVI

R

RL

Infrared Transmitter

WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g

REMOVABLE ANTENNA

TV SOURCE 1 IN

L

AUDIO

TV SOURCE 2 IN

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOAUDIO

ACTIVITY
LINK

CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN

HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN

DUAL

TUNER

ATSC TUNER

75Ω
COAXIAL

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TV signal source — one satellite receiver (NTSC)

94 HP Digital Entertainment Center