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Before Getting Started.................................. 1
PC Setup Tips....................................................................... 1
Utility Programs .................................................................... 2
HP Media Center PC ........................................................ 2
Safety and Comfort............................................................... 2
Online Guides ..................................................................... 2
Connecting to the Internet ...................................................... 3
HP Products Work Better Together .......................................... 3
Protecting the PC .................................................................. 4
Installing Software ................................................................ 4
Getting Help ........................................................................ 4
Setting Up the PC ......................................... 5
HP Media Center PC Front Connectors.................................... 5
HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors .................................... 6
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC ......................... 9
Connecting to Other Devices ............................................... 10
Connecting the Television Signal ................. 11
Using TV Cables................................................................. 11
Audio and Video Cables ..................................................... 11
Connecting the TV Signal Source.......................................... 13
Connecting the Remote Sensor ............................................. 15
When You Have an Existing Setup................................... 16
Using the TV as a Monitor ................................................... 20
Optional Setup of Your TV Display................................... 22
Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card............... 23
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card .................... 23
Control Center Graphics Card......................................... 24
Changing your Display Using Windows XP ........................... 28
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Sound Options........................................ 29
Sound Connector Types.......................................................29
Speaker Configurations .......................................................31
Audio Speakers .............................................................33
Audio Speakers .............................................................34
Audio Speakers .............................................................35
Audio Speakers .............................................................36
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System ..........................37
Connecting Digital Audio ....................................................41
Configuring Audio Output ...................................................42
Sound Manager.............................................................42
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager ............44
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card........................47
Sound Effect Manager ....................................................48
Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager .................49
Configuring Multi-streaming Audio........................................50
Configuring Audio for Media Center.....................................53
Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player...................54
Using Headphones .............................................................54
Resolving Sound Issues ........................................................55
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Sound Card ..................56
Using the PC Hardware .............................. 61
Using the Keyboard ............................................................61
Special Keyboard Buttons ....................................................61
Using the Remote Control ....................................................63
Memory Card Reader .........................................................64
Memory Insertion Guide ......................................................65
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay ......................................68
Connecting the Wireless LAN...............................................71
Index ......................................................... 73
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