User Manuals: HP Digital Entertainment Center PC

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HP Digital Entertainment Center User Manual (180 pages)

Digital Entertainment Center

Brand: HP | Category: Home Theater System | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin

7
- Welcome
  7
- Benefits and Features
  8
Functional Overview

9
Keyboard

16
- Wireless Keyboard Operation
  18
- Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
  19
Remote Control

20
Safety Information

25
- AC Power Safety Warnings
  25
Installation Overview

27
System Audio/Video Connections

28
- System Integration
  28
- System Diagram
  30
Installation Guidelines

32
- Placement and Ventilation Requirements
  33
Basic Setup

35
- Setting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center
  35
Inventory

37
- Cables Included
  38
Connecting Audio

41
Audio Overview

42
- Audio Output Connectors
  42
- Sound Connector Jacks
  43
- Speaker Types
  43
- Speaker Configurations
  44
Typical Audio Connection

46
TV Audio Connection

47
- Connecting TV Audio
  47
AV Receiver Audio Connection

48
- AV Receiver Equipment Overview
  48
- 2.0 Home Stereo Installation
  49
- Home Stereo Installation
  50
- 4.1 Home Theater Audio
  51
- Home Theater Audio
  52
- 7.1 Home Theater Audio
  53
- Digital Home Theater Audio
  54
Powered Speaker Audio Connection

56
- 2.1 Powered Speakers
  57
- Powered Speakers
  58
- 5.1 Powered Speakers
  59
- 7.1 Powered Speakers
  60
- Digital Powered Speakers
  61
- Monitor Speakers
  63
Audio in Connections

64
FM Radio Antenna

65
Connecting Video out

67
Video out Overview

68
Typical Video out Connections

72
Video out to TV

73
Video out from AV Receiver to TV

75
Video out to Monitor

77
Video out to TV and Monitor

78
Connecting TV Source in

81
TV Source Overview

82
Typical TV Source Connections

85
Antenna Connection

86
Satellite Connection

92
- One Satellite Receiver
  92
- Two Satellite Receivers
  94
Infrared Transmitter Connection

96
- Infrared Transmitter Overview
  96
- Infrared Transmitter Installation
  98
HP Digital Entertainment Center

98
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" on
  116
Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna

117
Connecting a Dsl/Cable Modem

119
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
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
  145
- Tuning the Desktop Display
  145
Configuring the System

146
Troubleshooting

151
Problems and Solutions

152
- Audio
  152
- Video
  154
- System
  156
Getting Help

162
- Help and Support Center
  162
- HP Support
  162
- Warranty and Support Guide
  163
- Updates from HP
  165
- Microsoft Web Site
  165
Appendix

167
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

167
- Important Information about Recorded TV Programs
  167
- Procedure
  167
Index

171

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User Manuals: HP Digital Entertainment Center PC

HP Digital Entertainment Center User Manual (180 pages)

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Functional Overview

Keyboard

Remote Control

Safety Information

Installation Overview

System Audio/Video Connections

Installation Guidelines

Basic Setup

Inventory

Connecting Audio

Audio Overview

Typical Audio Connection

TV Audio Connection

AV Receiver Audio Connection

Powered Speaker Audio Connection

Audio in Connections

FM Radio Antenna

Connecting Video out

Video out Overview

Typical Video out Connections

Video out to TV

Video out from AV Receiver to TV

Video out to Monitor

Video out to TV and Monitor

Connecting TV Source in

TV Source Overview

Typical TV Source Connections

Antenna Connection

Satellite Connection

Infrared Transmitter Connection

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting Video Equipment

Video Equipment Overview

Typical Video Equipment Connections

VCR Connection

Video Camera Connection

Connecting the Network

Peripheral Connection Overview

Typical Network Connections

Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna

Connecting a Dsl/Cable Modem

Connecting through a Router

USB Device Connection

Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive

Initial Configuration

Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time

Windows Welcome

Media Center First Run

Configuring Audio

Configuring Video

Configuring the System

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Getting Help

Appendix

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Index

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