HP m1264n, m1265c, m1277c, m1280n, m1270n Update Manual
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Important HP Media Center PC Updates
Your system uses Microsoft
Media Center setup wizard, please read this updated information regarding the following topics. Please keep
this information with your Media Center documentation.
Documentation Updates ............................................................................................................................2
Hardware updates............................................................................................................................2
Software updates..............................................................................................................................2
PC Setup Tips...........................................................................................................................................2
Choosing a PC setup location ............................................................................................................2
Choosing a display...........................................................................................................................2
Using additional video cables ............................................................................................................3
Using additional sound cables ...........................................................................................................3
Using a video game console device....................................................................................................3
Using Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display......................................................3
Changing the display for a GeForce 6600 graphics card .....................................................................4
Changing the display for an ATI graphics card ....................................................................................4
Correcting Your HDTV Display for Overscan................................................................................................4
Configuring Audio Out .............................................................................................................................5
Using HP Tunes in Media Center ................................................................................................................5
Completing the iTunes Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................5
Adding songs to the iTunes library......................................................................................................5
Adding songs in HP Tunes .................................................................................................................5
Delays with HP Tunes........................................................................................................................5
Selecting a default audio player.........................................................................................................6
Connecting 7.1 Speakers or Digital Audio to a Sound Card..........................................................................6
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Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Before starting the system and using the
Connecting the High Definition ATSC DTV Signal Source to the HP Media Center PC.......................................6
What is HDTV? ................................................................................................................................6
Connecting an ATSC (DTV) antenna....................................................................................................7
About Digital TV in Media Center.......................................................................................................8
Typical ATSC DTV Source Connections .......................................................................................................8
Finding Your Standard TV and HDTV Channels in Media Center ...................................................................9
About Titan TV .................................................................................................................................9
Downloading the Titan TV guide.........................................................................................................9
Setting up the HP Media Center PC for digital TV (ATSC) ....................................................................10
Adding digital channels to the Media Center Guide ...........................................................................10
Editing channels in the Media Center Guide ......................................................................................10
Documentation Updates
IMPORTANT: For the latest information about setting
up your HP Media Center PC, refer to the Start Here
booklet or the setup poster that was included with your
HP Media Center PC.
The information in the Start Here booklet or the setup
poster replaces the information in the “Inventory,”
“Setting Up the PC,” and “Connecting the Television
Signal” sections in the HP Media Center PC Getting
Started Guide.
For additional assistance, you can go to the
HP Customer Care Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/support
Hardware updates
The PC components listed in the “Inventory” section of
the HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide are
not an exact representation of what was included with
your HP Media Center PC.
• Some of the components listed in the HP Media
Center Getting Started Guide are optional and are
for select models only.
• Some of the components included with your PC
model may not be listed in the HP Media Center
Getting Started Guide.
• Your HP Media Center PC may not include
speakers. HP speakers can be purchased
separately. For some models, speakers are included
with the HP Pavilion monitor.
• The HP Media Center PC comes with a camera
docking bay. The camera, docking station, and the
docking station bay lids are optional items that can
be purchased separately.
• Information about connecting dual TV tuners (select
models only) is included in the Start Here booklet
(select models only).
• Information about connecting the high-definition
digital TV (ATSC) tuner (select models only) is
included in the Start Here booklet (select models
only).
Software updates
HP Organize
The HP Organize software, mentioned in the HP
Media Center PC Getting Started Guide, is included
with select models only.
Television Program Guide
The Television Program Guide in Media Center is a
service contracted by Microsoft that provides TV
listings information, such as channel, network,
program title, summary, and scheduled broadcast
times. This service is currently not available in some
countries/regions.
In countries/regions where the Guide is not available,
please refer to the Recording manually section in the
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Software Guide for more information about recording
TV programs.
Online Spotlight
Online Spotlight is a link to the Microsoft Web site
where you can find the latest Media Center
information and media offers and services. This site is
periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the
services listed may not be available in some
countries/regions.
Your PC must be connected to the Internet to access
the Online Spotlight Web site.
PC Setup Tips
Choosing a PC setup location
If you intend to connect your PC 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 wallmounted, make sure that you have access to the rear
ports on the TV before attempting to connect it to the PC.
Choosing a display
HP recommends using a PC monitor to initially set up
the PC, because it may be difficult to view text and
images on a TV due to the higher resolution of
Microsoft Windows XP.
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Using additional video cables
Using Media Center Setup
NOTE: A component video output option is for select
models only.
If you plan to connect your TV to the PC, you may
need additional cables that are not included with your
PC. HP Media Center PC models have different video
output options, depending on your PC model. The
options are: S-video, composite video, component,
VGA, and DVI. For best video quality use the DVI,
then VGA, then component option (only available on
a digital TV). The next best option is S-video, followed
by composite video. Check the documentation that
came with your PC and TV to determine which cables
you need.
NOTE: HP does not recommend video cable lengths
over 1.5 meters (4.9 feet).
Using additional sound cables
If you plan to connect the PC audio to an amplifier or
a TV, you may need additional sound cables that are
not included with your PC. Your PC is able to output
sound in several modes. Your PC has 3.5-mm female
stereo headphone jacks for most outputs. Many
amplifiers have RCA inputs. You need one 3.5-mm
male to RCA stereo cable for stereo sound. You need
three 3.5-mm male to RCA cables for 5.1 surround
sound. Check the documentation that came with your
audio equipment for the best input method.
Using a video game console
device
If you are using a video game console device, such as
a Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, or Nintendo
GameCube, HP recommends that you connect it
directly to your display device using video signalswitching hardware (not included) or connect it to a
separate TV rather than connecting it directly to the PC.
Wizard for Optional Setup
of Your TV Display
If your TV connects to the system using a composite
or S-video connection, the Media Center setup wizard
cannot make automatic adjustment of settings for your
TV display.
This automatic adjustment is available during the
Optional Setup, within the option Optimize how
Media Center looks on your display. Instead of using
the wizard for automatic adjustment, set the TV
display by using the Windows Desktop Properties.
The following procedure describes what to do within
the Media Center setup wizard and how to use the
Windows Desktop Properties to adjust settings for
your TV display:
1 During the Media Center setup wizard, at the
Optional Setup, after you select Optimize how
Media Center looks on your display, select
the display type for Identify Your Display Type, and
then select the Connection Type for your TV display
by proceeding as described below:
• If you choose the option Composite or
S-video, click Next, and then continue with
step 2 that follows.
• If you choose the options DVI or VGA or
Component (YPbPr), you do not need to
continue with this procedure. Continue using the
wizard so the wizard can adjust your TV display.
2 On the next screen, select Keep my current
settings and continue, and then click Next. Do
not select the option Preview Automatic Adjustment.
IMPORTANT: If you choose the option
Preview Automatic Adjustment, the screen may
appear black or seem to halt for approximately
20 seconds. Wait until the wizard screen
reappears, choose Do not adjust any settings,
click Next, and then continue with the next step in
this procedure.
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3 Continue using the wizard until finished, and then
either close or minimize Media Center.
4 Right-click a free area of the Windows desktop and
choose Properties.
5 Click the Settings tab, and then click the
Advanced button on that tab.
6 Select the GeForce 6600 or the ATI Displays
tab, depending on your PC model. If you have a
GeForce 6600 tab, follow the “Changing the
display for a GeForce 6600 graphics card”
procedure. If you have an ATI Displays tab, follow
the “Changing the display for a GeForce 6600
graphics card” procedure.
Correcting Your HDTV
Display for Overscan
Overscan is when the outer edges of the TV signal or
picture are cut off by the display. This may happen on
some CRT-based HDTVs. If the resolution for the output
to the TV is set higher than the TV can support, the
picture does not display correctly.
NOTE: This procedure is only valid for displays
connected to a GeForce 6600 graphics card.
To make the full desktop or picture appear on your
HDTV display:
Changing the display for a
GeForce 6600 graphics card
1 Follow the “Using Media Center Setup Wizard for
Optional Setup of Your TV Display” procedure on
page 3.
2 Click the GeForce 6600 tab.
3 Click nView Display Settings.
4 Select the Device Settings button, and then you
can select the various screen adjustment settings.
5 Click Apply and then click OK.
6 Click OK again to close the window.
Changing the display for an ATI
graphics card
1 Follow the “Using Media Center Setup Wizard for
Optional Setup of Your TV Display” procedure on
page 3.
2 Click the ATI Displays tab.
3 Click the TV button (the small bar above the TV
icon). The TV Properties window opens. (Your TV
must be connected to the system.)
1 Right-click a clear area of the Windows desktop
and then click Properties.
2 Click the Settings tab, and then click the
Advanced button.
3 Click the GeForce 6600 tab.
4 Click nView Display Settings.
5 Select Clone from the nView Display Mode drop-
down menu, and then click Apply.
6 Click the Device Settings button, choose Select
TV format, and then click Advanced.
7 On the TV settings page, click HDTV Desktop.
8 Make sure the “Use underscan to show the entire
Windows desktop” button is highlighted.
9 Put a check in the “Remembering preference for the
selected format,” check box, and then click OK.
10 Select Ye s to readjust your resolution and then
click OK.
11 Click OK, OK, and then OK again to return to the
desktop. All or most of the desktop should be
displayed.
NOTE: You may need to click the On button (at the
left corner of the TV button bar) to make the On
button green, and then click Apply.
4 Click the Adjustments tab.
5 Adjust the screen position or screen size, and then
click Apply.
6 Click OK as needed to close the windows.
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