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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vi HP Digital Entertainment Center
Before You Begin
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment
Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in
control of your complete home entertainment experience.
Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos
with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and
record your favorite TV shows. 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
1394
R
MIC INHEADPHONES
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Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Keep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with
the use of the system.
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard.
2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the
battery positive and negative ends are inserted
correctly!
3 Replace the battery cover.
4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
powered on.
5 Test the keyboard.
■ The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center automatically.
6 If the keyboard does not operate:
a Check the battery orientation.
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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
SKIP
OK
Enter key.
K
L
M
N
O
P
Y
Z
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
ZCH/PG Up (+) and down (–) change the
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,
#, *
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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Media Center must be in full-screen mode (or
have focus) for consistent remote control
operation. Performance may vary.
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
LED
90˚
~26
feet
Indicator
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
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
Pr
Pb
Y
Choose
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
Surround
Back
Right
one
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND CENTER
BACK
L L L
R R
WOOFER
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
S-video
FRONT
R
SUB
(Configurations may vary.)
Cable From Wall
WiFi
Antenna
S-video
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUDIO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OUT
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
Video
Component
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
10/ 100/ 1000
TV IN
Y
Pb
Pr
VGA
DVI
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Composite
TV SOURCE 1 IN
R
AUDIO
TV SOURCE 2 IN
RL
Cable
or Satellite
Set-top box 1
Choose
one
Coaxial
75
Ω
DUAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
HDTV / SDTV ANT. IN
ATSC TUNER
12
FM Antenna
VHF
Antenna
Roof
Antenna
UHF
Antenna
Coaxial
iPod
Digital
PrinterExt. HDD
Camera
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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)
L
R
R
1394
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
1394
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
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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
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