HP Media Center PC User Manual

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HP Media Center PC

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Welcome ......................................................

1

Connecting the Speakers ............................

27

Safety Information .......................................

2

Speaker Systems .................................................................

27

Before you get started, please read this important safety

 

2.1 Klipsch Speaker System .................................................

29

 

2.1 Altec Lansing Speaker System

30

information about your HP Media Center PC

2

5.1 Speaker System

31

AC Power Safety Warnings

2

Adjusting the Volume

34

How to Use this Guide

3

Using the Microphone

35

Safety and Comfort

3

Using the Headphones

35

Where Can I Find Information?

4

Resolving Sound Issues ........................................................

35

Getting Help ........................................................................

4

Starting My PC ...........................................

37

Help and Support .................................................................

5

Starting the PC for the First Time

37

HP Utility Programs

5

Selecting an ISP

37

HP Web Site and HP Support

5

Media Center PC Desktop View

38

HP Customer Care

5

Software Programs

40

Online Spotlight

5

Using PC Help and Tools

41

Inventory

6

Turning Off the PC ..............................................................

41

PC and Main Components .....................................................

6

Manual Standby Mode ........................................................

42

Media Center Components ....................................................

6

Manual Hibernation Mode ...................................................

43

2.1 Speaker System Components ...........................................

7

Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode ...............................

44

Getting the Most Out of Media Center ....................................

8

Installing Software ..............................................................

45

Setting Up My PC .........................................

9

Using Media Center Help ...................................................

45

Checklist .............................................................................

9

Using the PC Hardware ..............................

47

PC Installation checklist .........................................................

9

Using the Keyboard ...........................................................

47

Front of PC ........................................................................

10

Special Keyboard Buttons ...................................................

48

Back of PC ........................................................................

13

Using the Mouse .................................................................

51

Connecting the Monitor .......................................................

14

Wireless Keyboard Set ........................................................

54

Connecting the Printer or Scanner .......................................

15

Remote Control ...................................................................

55

Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem Connection .......

15

CD and DVD Drives ............................................................

57

Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) ........

16

DVD-ROM Drive .................................................................

58

Connecting the Remote Sensor .............................................

17

CD Writer Plus ...................................................................

58

Connecting the Signal Source .............................................

18

DVD Writer ........................................................................

59

Connecting the FM Radio Antenna ......................................

18

DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive .....................................

59

Connecting the Television Signal

19

Opening the RecordNow! program ......................................

60

Diskette (Floppy) Drive .........................................................

60

Optional Connections .........................................................

19

7-In-1 Memory Card Reader .................................................

61

Using the TV Cables ...........................................................

19

Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card Reader ......................

64

Connecting the TV .............................................................

20

Using the Digital Camera Dock ............................................

65

Connecting the TV Signal Source

 

Using Media Center

67

When You Have an Existing Setup ...................................

21

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to

 

Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP

 

VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable ......................................

22

Media Center Edition .....................................................

67

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV

 

Media Center Overview ......................................................

68

Using S-video Cable or Composite Video Cable Between

 

Media Center Start Menu ....................................................

71

the Box and the VCR or TV ..............................................

24

Setting PC Location for Program Guide ..................................

72

Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card ..................

26

Media Center Setup ............................................................

73

Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card .......................

26

Using the Media Center Setup Wizard ..................................

74

 

 

Media Center Menu bars .....................................................

78

 

 

Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD Player ...................

79

 

 

Using Shortcut Buttons .........................................................

79

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Remote Control ..........................................

81

What Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control? ..........

81

Remote Control Buttons Overview .........................................

82

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

85

My TV ........................................................

91

What Can I Do in My TV? ...................................................

91

Watching TV ......................................................................

92

Using Remote Control in My TV ............................................

93

Watching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder ................

94

Using the Television Program Guide ......................................

95

Downloading the Television Program Guide ...........................

96

Changing Your Postal Code to Receive the Correct

 

Television Program Guide ...............................................

97

Setting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection ..............................

97

Adding Missing Channels to Guide .......................................

98

Removing Channels from Your Guide ....................................

98

Searching for Programs in My TV .........................................

99

Recording TV Programs .....................................................

101

My TV Settings .................................................................

106

Recorded TV History ..........................................................

107

Recorded TV ....................................................................

108

Playing Recorded TV Programs ...........................................

109

About Recording Errors .....................................................

110

Resolving Recording Conflicts .............................................

111

Deleting a Scheduled Program or Series ..............................

112

Deleting a Recorded Program or Series ...............................

112

Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies .......................

113

Setting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings .......................................

113

Setting Caption Display .....................................................

114

Displaying Teletext ............................................................

114

Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs ...........................

115

Managing Hard Disk Space ...............................................

119

About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings .........................

121

Freeing up space on your hard disk drive ............................

122

My Music .................................................

125

What Can I Do in My Music? .............................................

125

What Can I Do in Windows Media Player? .........................

126

Using Supported File Types for My Music ............................

127

Using Remote Control in My Music .....................................

127

Creating Your Music Library ...............................................

128

Searching Computer for Music Files ....................................

129

Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library ................................

130

Playing Digital Music Files .................................................

131

Finding Music Files in My Music .........................................

132

Playing a Song .................................................................

133

Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey ...................................

133

Finding and Playing an Album ...........................................

134

Creating a Playlist .............................................................

135

Selecting a Visualization ....................................................

136

My Pictures ..............................................

137

What Can I Do in My Pictures? ...........................................

137

Using Supported File Types for My Pictures ..........................

138

Using Remote Control in My Pictures ...................................

139

Organizing Your Pictures ...................................................

140

Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center ................................

141

Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show ........................................

142

Rotating pictures ...............................................................

143

Editing pictures .................................................................

144

Printing Your Pictures .........................................................

144

Copying Pictures to CDs ....................................................

145

Zoom In and Pan Across a Picture .......................................

146

Using HP Image Zone ........................................................

147

Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows ............................

149

My Videos ...............................................

151

What Can I Do in My Videos? ............................................

151

Using Remote Control When Playing a Video .......................

152

Organizing Your Videos ....................................................

153

Playing Digital Videos .......................................................

154

Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media .......................

155

Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode ...................................

155

Sorting Videos ..................................................................

156

Viewing Video Details .......................................................

156

Working with Home Videos ...............................................

157

Using Supported File Types for My Videos ...........................

158

Play DVD .................................................

159

Playing DVDs in Media Center ...........................................

159

Using Remote Control When Playing a DVD .........................

160

Changing DVD Movie Language .........................................

162

Changing DVD Audio ........................................................

162

FM Radio .................................................

163

What Can I Do in Radio? ...................................................

163

Playing FM Radio Stations ..................................................

164

Organizing Your Preset Radio Stations ................................

165

Listening to Internet Radio ..................................................

165

Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station ............

166

Media Center Settings ..............................

167

Changing Media Center Settings ........................................

167

Changing General Settings ................................................

168

Changing TV Settings ........................................................

169

Changing Other Settings ....................................................

170

Recording CDs and DVDs ..........................

171

About Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD .....................

171

Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD .....................

172

Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVD ............................

175

Recording Music, Data, and Video files to CDs and DVDs

..... 175

Capturing Analog Home Video ...........................................

177

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Upgrading and Servicing ..........................

181 Application and System Recovery .............

199

Preparing the Computer ....................................................

181

Using Application Recovery and System Recovery ................

199

Removing the Side Panels ..................................................

182

Application Recovery ........................................................

204

Replacing the Side Panels ..................................................

183

System Recovery ...............................................................

205

Locating Components in the PC Chassis ..............................

183

Troubleshooting

209

Removing the Fan Duct

184

Problems and Solutions

209

Replacing the Fan Duct

184

 

 

Removing the Front Panel ..................................................

185

Index .......................................................

219

Replacing the Front Panel ..................................................

185

 

 

Accessing the Optical Drives ..............................................

186

 

 

Removing the Optical Drive ...............................................

187

 

 

Installing a New Optical Drive ...........................................

188

 

 

Replacing and Adding Drives ...........................................

189

 

 

Adding Memory ...............................................................

193

 

 

Removing Add-In Cards .....................................................

195

 

 

Replacing Add-In Cards ....................................................

195

 

 

Installing an HP Camera Docking Station ............................

196

 

 

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vi HP Media Center PC User’s Guide

Welcome

Welcome to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience!

HP has combined the features of the HP Pavilion home PC with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to create a powerful entertainment center for you.

This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, and powerful 3-D graphics capability. It is simple and easy to use. It allows you to assemble your music, videos, and pictures, and to enjoy them with a click of the remote control.

The built-in TV capabilities include an Electronic Program Guide which gets updated over the Internet. Whether you are recording TV programs or sharing a digital photo album, you can do all your entertaining using the powerful remote control.

You will find yourself quickly at ease and in full control using the HP Media Center PC.

PC features and contents may vary by model.

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The digital camera and the camera docking station displayed below are each sold separately.

Welcome 1

Safety Information

Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC.

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).

AC Power Safety Warnings

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A warning describes information you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to equipment or data.

Read and follow all warnings.

The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the PC. If you move to another country/region, please make sure you check its voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet.

Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your PC’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 electrical shock.

To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it to the telephone line.

Also, disconnect the telephone line before unplugging your computer from the AC power outlet.

Your system is provided with a voltage select switch for use in a 115-VAC or 230-VAC power system. The voltage select switch has been pre-set to the correct voltage setting for use in the particular country/region where it was initially sold. Changing the voltage select switch to the incorrect position can damage your PC and void any implied warranty.

Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system before installing or removing your computer cover.

Do not operate the computer with the cover removed.

The power supply is not user-serviceable. To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the computer. Place cards on a conductive foam pad or inside the card wrapper, if possible, but never on the card wrapper.

The PC is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer.

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How to Use this Guide

This guide can help you get started using your new

PC right away.

1

Read “Safety Information” at the beginning of

3

Follow the setup poster to connect your

 

this book.

 

computer. See “Setting Up My PC” on

2

Identify the items included with your computer.

 

page 9.

4

Read “Starting the PC for the First Time” on

 

Refer to “Inventory” on page 6.

 

 

 

page 37 to learn how to turn on your PC and

 

 

 

what to do next.

 

 

5

Read the remaining sections of this guide for

 

 

 

information about using your PC.

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A note describes important information you need.

Safety and Comfort

Follow the steps in the setup poster to set up the computer.

After assembling but before using the computer, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to “Safety & Comfort Guide” for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide.

You can find important ergonomic information on the Internet. Just type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

0–15˚

50–70 cm (20–28 inches)

0–15˚

Safety Information

3

Where Can I Find Information?

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Help and Support Center and HP Instant Support are available for select models only.

Getting Help

This guide can help you get started setting up your Media Center PC and using the Media Center program. Other sources of help are:

Setup poster, in the computer box, shows how to connect your computer. For additional information and setup alternatives, refer to “Setting Up My PC” on page 9.

Help and Support Center is onscreen Help. Press Help (the ? button) on the keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. In Help and Support, click My

HP Pavilion PC to read Help topics and run tests. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help by using the Internet. To run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support, click Request Help and follow the onscreen instructions.

Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of your PC warranty coverage, license information, regulatory information, safety information, and support contact numbers and addresses. You can get help over the telephone from HP.

Regulatory and Safety information, including operating specifications for the PC, is in the

Warranty & Support Guide.

Upgrading and Servicing information, including information about accessing internal parts of the computer chassis, is in “Upgrading and Servicing” on page 181.

Creating DVDs and CDs guide in the computer box is an instructional guide about how to record audio and video CDs and DVDs.

Program Help for many software programs is available within the program. Open the program and click the Help button or select Help from the menu.

Media Center Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program.

Windows Media Player Help for using the Windows Media Player program.

Online Information and technical support for your PC is available at the HP Web site. Press the HP button on your keyboard, or type http://www.hp.com into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard. Select your country/region from the drop-down list, and then press the arrow button next to the list.

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center program lets you use a remote control to watch or record TV programs, view video, play music and movies, and view slide shows with music. Microsoft and HP provide printed books in the computer box about the program. The Media Center program also includes Help topics about using the program. You can also go to the Microsoft Web site and search for Media Center to find the latest updates and information for your Media Center PC.

Troubleshooting help and information can help you solve a problem with your PC. For help with general and miscellaneous problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 209.

Problems with software programs may be caused by corruption or damage to an individual program (application or software driver) or to part of the system operating software. You can reinstall the software; refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 199.

Record Support information for your PC here. (To open the HP Pavilion Support Information window, press the Ctrl key, the Alt key, and the

S key at the same time.)

Product name: HP Media Center PC

Model number:

____________

_____

Serial number:

 

 

 

____________

_____

Service ID:

 

____________

__________

Date of purchase:

____________

___

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Help and Support

HP provides many kinds of information and help for your PC.

Go to the HP Utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder to run an application or a system recovery.

Go to the Help and Support Center when you want to read about your computer, view tutorials, run tests, or get troubleshooting help by using the Internet.

The Help and Support Center also gives

you access to the latest news and updates for your PC.

The HP Web site provides a place where you can get supplemental information about HP computers and products and contact

HP Support.

HP Customer Care provides HP Help over the telephone.

HP Utility Programs

HP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support information and initiate application or system recovery.

To find these programs, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then select a program or folder.

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Always try using your onscreen Help before contacting your reseller.

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The Help and Support Center is available for select models only.

HP Web Site and HP Support

1 Connect to the Internet: Open your Web browser, or press Connect on your keyboard.

2 Type http://www.hp.com into your Web browser address box, and press Enter on your keyboard.

3 Select your country/region from the dropdown list, and click the arrow to the right of the list (scroll down to see the box).

4 Click the support link.

HP Customer Care

You can get help over the telephone from HP.

See the Warranty and Support Guide, included with

 

the computer documentation, for the terms of your

 

HP warranty coverage, for license information, and

 

for support telephone numbers and addresses.

Online Spotlight

Online Spotlight is a link to the Microsoft Windows

press the Start button on your remote control and

XP Media Center Web site. To get the latest news

then select Online Spotlight from the Media

and information about your Media Center program,

Center Start menu.

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When you call HP Customer Care, have your PC model number and serial number available.

Where Can I Find Information? 5

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Components may vary by model.

Inventory

PC and Main Components

Media Center Components

 

what’s inside:

hppavilion home pc

where to get help

warranty

warranty and license

information

&

declaration of

conformity

support guide

operating specifications

 

regulatory and safety

 

information

D

A A

B E

C

F

l

l

caps lock

G

AComputer

BPower Cord

CModem Cable

DDocumentation

EWireless Mouse (select models only)

FMouse

GKeyboard/Wireless Keyboard (wireless receiver not shown)

DVD

TV

MENU

RADIO

MUSIC PICTURES VIDEOS

H

L

RECORD

PLAY

STOP

 

REW

 

FWD

 

 

 

PAUSE

 

 

 

REPLAY

 

SKIP

 

 

BACK

 

GUIDE

 

 

 

OK

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

LIVE TV

 

RECORDED

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

VOLUME

 

CHANNEL/

 

 

MORE INFO

PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

ABC

DEF

 

N

1

2

3

 

GHI

JKL

MNO

 

4

5

6

 

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

 

7

8

9

 

 

CLEAR

 

ENTER

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

PRINT

hp media center

O

J

P

K

H Remote control

JRemote control sensor cable (emitter)

KFM radio antenna (select models only)

LTwo AA batteries for remote control

M10’ Coaxial cable

NS-video to composite video adapter

OComposite video cable

PRemote Sensor

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2.1 Speaker System Components

Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers. If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to “Connecting the Speakers” on page 27.

A D

B

E

F

C

A2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached)

B2.1 Klipsch Speakers

C2.1 Klipsch Speaker cables

D2.1 Altec Lansing Subwoofer

E2.1 Altec Lansing Speakers (speaker cables are attached)

Inventory 7

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Connections to the Internet and to a TV signal source are optional, but they are recommended to get the most out of Media Center.

Getting the Most Out of Media Center

It is best to have the following items completed before trying to use the Media Center program; otherwise, many of the program features won’t be available to you. Before using Media Center, make sure:

HP Media Center PC is set up correctly. For setup information, refer to the setup poster and to “Setting Up My PC” on page 9.

Remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed.

Remote Sensor is properly plugged into a USB connector on your PC and is placed where you can point the remote control at it.

Remote Sensor control cable (emitter) is securely plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present.

PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection.

PC is properly connected to your TV signal source.

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Setting Up My PC

Follow the steps in the setup poster to set up the computer. Connect the keyboard, mouse, speaker system, and remote sensor to the connections on the back of the PC. Match the colors.

Your connector locations and system components may vary.

The following pages identify the location of components and connectors on your PC and provide some setup alternatives.

Checklist

The following items are not provided with your PC. Be sure you have them on hand if you need them for your setup:

Monitor (required)

S-video cable(s), to connect your TV if it

 

TV

requires S-video

Audio Y-cable, to connect to a stereo system

Internet Service Provider (ISP), selected during

FM radio antenna cable

 

initial setup (required for Media Center

 

features, such as the Program Guide)

 

Coaxial cable splitter

 

PC Installation checklist

Connect the keyboard, mouse, and remote sensor.

Connect the monitor (not included) and the optional TV (not included).

Connect the speakers.

Connect the TV antenna, cable, or satellite signal source.

Connect the FM radio antenna cable.

Connect the camera docking station (not included) and digital camera (not included).

Connect the modem to the telephone line and connect a network cable (not provided) if one is needed.

Turn on the monitor, the PC, and then turn on the speaker system.

Follow the onscreen instructions, including selecting an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up.

Set up the Media Center. See “Using Media Center Help” on page 45.

Enable the TV Out Image (optional); refer to “Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card” and “Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card” on page 26.

After you’ve completed the initial startup and registration, connect optional devices, such as a printer or scanner, one at a time.

Setting Up My PC 9

Front of PC

(Features and Locations May Vary)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

A1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button

B2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button

CMedia Center Shortcut buttons (see following page for more information)

D7-In-1 memory card reader

(Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader)

EDiskette (floppy) drive

FOn button with power indicator light

GHard disk activity indicator light

HFront connector ports (see following page for more information)

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Media Center Shortcut Buttons

Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the PC. Each button opens a window in Media Center.

Button

Media Center Shortcut

 

 

 

Opens My TV window where you can watch and record TV programs.

 

 

 

Opens the Program Guide where you can search for a TV program to watch or record.

 

 

 

Opens the My Music Window in Media Center where you can listen to your music CDs.

 

 

 

Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center where you can browse your picture files

 

and play a slide show.

 

 

 

Opens the My Videos window in Media Center where you can play back your videos.

Setting Up My PC 11

HP Media Center PC User Manual

Front connector ports

(Features and Locations May Vary)

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A B C D E F G H

Location and number of connectors may vary by model.

AS-video Input_2 connector

BComposite video Input_2 connector (yellow)

CLeft Audio Input_2 connector (white)

DRight Audio Input_2 connector (red)

EFireWire (IEEE 1394) connector

F2 USB 2.0 ports

GHeadphone (Audio Out) connector (green)

HMicrophone connector (pink)

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Back of PC

(Features and Locations May Vary)

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

OUT

IN

A

B

C

Q R S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Y

APower LED

BVoltage selector

CPower Cord connector

DPS/2 Mouse connector

EPS/2 Keyboard connector

FSerial port

GParallel port

HFireWire (IEEE 1394) port

J4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports

KLAN (Ethernet)

LMicrophone connector

MAudio Line Out

NModem (Line In RJ-11)

ODigital Audio Out (select models only)

PAudio Line In

QA VGA monitor (DB-15) port

RS-video (TV Out)

SLCD DVI connector (select models only)

TAudio in right

UAudio in left

VS-video In

WTV/RF-In antenna/Cable connector

XFM-In radio antenna connector (select models only)

YSlot for 5.1 Sound Card (select models only)

See the following pages for more information about the 5.1 sound card.

Setting Up My PC 13

Connecting the Monitor

Connect your monitor to the PC. The monitor is not included with the PC. Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.

Switching Display Devices

When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device.

If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again.

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Connecting the Printer or Scanner

Connect peripheral devices to the PC one at a time. The printer or scanner is not included with the PC. Refer to the documentation that came with your device.

Connecting to the Internet Through a Modem Connection

Connect the telephone line to the modem, which is inside the computer.

1 Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the PC.

2 Plug the other end to your telephone line wall jack connector.

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Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN)

The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your PC to your LAN (local area network) hub or any broadband connection.

1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC.

2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub.

The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection.

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Connecting the Remote Sensor

The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program.

For information on using the control cable in an existing setup, see “Optional Connections” on page 19.

1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, satellite, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) (A) into the back of the remote sensor.

2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on

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the end of the cable (B) and then press the end of the cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV set-top box (C).

3 Plug the remote sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC.

4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top of the monitor or desk.)

C

A

B

D

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Connecting the Signal Source

This section describes connecting the signal source for TV.

Connect the signal source for the TV by using the TV (in) coaxial connector or the S-VID IN (S-video) connector:

Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV antenna or from your TV cable (wall or set-top box) into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to tighten it.

Or

Plug a cable into the S-VID IN (C) connector on the back of the PC; use an S-video cable (not provided) or use the S-video to composite video adapter cable and the composite video cable. Plug the other end of the cable into your set-top box, VCR, or other device that is providing the signal source for the TV.

You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set-top box or VCR into the Audio in right (red) (A) connector and the Audio in left (white) (B) connector on the back of the PC.

A B C D E

Connecting the FM Radio Antenna

(Select Models Only)

1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM-IN (E) port on the back of the PC. The FM connector is found on the TV tuner card.

2 You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception.

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Connecting the Television Signal

Optional Connections

Connecting the TV is optional and not required to enjoy Media Center.

Using the TV Cables

 

Your PC comes with the following cables for the TV

A

signal:

 

One coaxial cable (10 feet) (A). Use a

 

coaxial cable for a BNC connector, such as

 

the TV source signal.

 

One S-video to composite video adapter

 

cable (2 inches) (B). Connect this adapter to

 

an S-video connector, and then attach a

 

composite video cable to the adapter.

 

One composite video cable (6 feet) (C). Use

B

this cable to connect a composite video

 

connector on the back of the PC, such as

 

COMP for the TV out signal, to your TV.

 

You may need other or additional cables,

 

depending on your TV and your TV signal source.

 

For example, when your TV has an S-video

 

connector, you may want to use an S-video cable

 

to connect the TV OUT on the PC to your TV. An

 

S-video cable provides separate color and black

 

and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper

C

image than a composite video cable does.

n

Select the signal source for TV in the Media Center program settings.

Connecting the Television Signal 19

Connecting the TV

1 Plug a cable into the TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on the back of the PC. If you use a composite video cable, you also need to use an S-video to composite video adapter cable. Choose the cable type you TV needs.

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Location and number of connectors may vary by model.

S-VIDEO IN

or

COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN

2 Plug the other end of the cable into the TV IN (Video In or Video Input) connector on your TV.

3 Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source; refer to the documentation for your TV set.

4 Be sure to enable the image for the TV; see “Using Media Center Help” on page 45.

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Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup

This section describes how to connect the PC to an existing setup for your TV signal source.

Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable

Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC.

Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable to connect the TV to the PC. To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC.

 

 

 

Existing Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Add the PC with a splitter

 

 

 

 

 

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C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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F

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

VCR In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

VCR Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

TV In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Splitter In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

Splitter Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

TV (in) On back of PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Television Signal 21

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable

Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it on your set-top box or satellite box. This allows the PC to change the channel on the box. See “Connecting the Remote Sensor” on page 17.

Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable to connect the TV to the PC. To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC.

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Existing Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Add the PC with a splitter

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wall

 

 

 

 

 

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Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Set-top box/satellite In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Set-top box/satellite Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VCR In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VCR Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TV In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Splitter In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Splitter Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TV (in) On back of PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Television Signal 23

Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-video Cable or Composite Video Cable Between the Box and the VCR or TV

1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup.

2 Connect an additional cable:

Using S-video cable (not included): Connect an additional S-video cable to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-VID IN connector on the back of

the PC.

Or

Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. Connect the other end of the cable to the S-video to composite video adapter cable; connect the adapter to the S-VID IN connector on the back of the PC.

3 When using a composite video cable, you can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your satellite or set-top box or VCR into the Audio in right (red) and Audio in left (white) connectors on the back of the PC.

4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on your set-top box or satellite box. This allows the PC to change the channel on the box. See “Connecting the Remote Sensor” on page 17.

Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use an S-video or a composite video cable to connect the TV to the PC. To view your images from your monitor, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC.

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