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HP Home Theater System User Manual (194 pages)

Hewlett-Packard Home Theater System User Manual

Brand: HP | Category: Home Theater System | Size: 7.99 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

23
- AC Power Safety Warnings
  23
Installation Overview

25
- System Audio/Video Connections
  
  26
  - System Integration
    26
  - System Diagram
    28
- Installation Guidelines
  
  30
  - Placement and Ventilation Requirements
    31
- Basic Setup
  
  33
  - Setting up the HP Digital Entertainment Center
    33
- Inventory
  
  35
  - Cables Included
    36
Connecting Audio

39
- Audio Overview
  
  40
  - Audio Output Connectors
    40
  - Sound Connector Jacks
    41
  - Speaker Types
    41
  - Speaker Configurations
    42
- Typical Audio Connection
  
  44
- TV Audio Connection
  
  45
  - Connecting TV Audio
    45
- AV Receiver Audio Connection
  
  46
  - AV Receiver Equipment Overview
    46
  - 2.0 Home Stereo Installation
    47
  - Home Stereo Installation
    48
  - 4.1 Home Theater Audio
    49
  - Home Theater Audio
    50
  - 7.1 Home Theater Audio
    51
  - Digital Home Theater Audio
    52
- Powered Speaker Audio Connection
  
  54
  - 2.1 Powered Speakers
    55
  - Powered Speakers
    56
  - 5.1 Powered Speakers
    57
  - 7.1 Powered Speakers
    58
  - Digital Powered Speakers
    59
  - Monitor Speakers
    60
- Audio in Connections
  
  61
- FM Radio Antenna
  
  62
Connecting Video out

63
- Video out Overview
  
  64
- Typical Video out Connections
  
  69
- Video out to TV
  
  70
- Video out from AV Receiver to TV
  
  72
- Video out to Monitor
  
  74
- Video out to TV and Monitor
  
  75
Connecting TV Source in

77
- TV Source Overview
  
  78
  - TV Signal Source Overview
    78
  - Additional HDTV Information
    80
  - TV Source Connectors Overview
    81
  - TV Source Connectors
    82
- Typical TV Source Connections
  
  84
- Antenna Connection
  
  86
  - Antenna (NTSC)
    86
  - Antenna (ATSC)
    87
  - Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)
    88
- Cable Connection
  
  89
HP Digital Entertainment Center

94
Connecting Video Equipment

107
- Video Equipment Overview
  
  108
  - Connectors
    108
  - Video Equipment Connection Overview
    109
- Typical Video Equipment Connections
  
  110
- VCR Connection
  
  111
  - VCR Direct in Connection
    111
  - Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable
    112
- Video Camera Connection
  
  115
  - Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    115
  - Connecting an Analog Camcorder
    118
Connecting the Network

119
- Peripheral Connection Overview
  
  120
- Typical Network Connections
  
  122
  - Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna" on
    122
- Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna
  
  123
- Connecting a Dsl/Cable Modem
  
  125
- Connecting through a Router
  
  126
- USB Device Connection
  
  127
  - Digital Still Camera
    127
  - Other USB Devices
    128
- Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive
  
  129
  - Installing an HP Personal Media Drive
    130
  - Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive
    131
Initial Configuration

133
- Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time
  
  134
  - Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)
    134
  - Initial Startup
    135
  - Syncing the Keyboard
    136
- Windows Welcome
  
  137
- Media Center First Run
  
  138
  - Required Setup
    138
  - Optional Setup
    139
  - If Your Connections Don't Work
    141
  - Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness
    141
- Configuring Audio
  
  142
  - Connecting Headphones
    142
  - Connecting a Microphone
    142
  - Adjusting the Volume
    144
  - Configuring Audio Output
    145
- Configuring Video
  
  147
  - Configuring Video Output
    147
  - Dual Screen
    148
  - Adjusting the Desktop Display
    150
  - Adjusting the Display in Media Center
    151
  - DVD Playback
    154
  - Adjusting the Display from the Desktop
    155
  - HDTV Overscan Configuration
    156
  - Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels
    157
  - Tuning the Desktop Display
    157
- Configuring the System
  
  160
  - Configuring the Keyboard Buttons
    160
  - Registering with HP
    161
  - Setting up Virus Protection
    161
  - Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center
    161
  - Installing Software
    162
  - Utility Programs
    162
  - System Utilities
    163
Troubleshooting

165
- Problems and Solutions
  
  166
  - Audio
    166
  - Video
    168
  - System
    170
- Getting Help
  
  176
  - Help and Support Center
    176
  - HP Support
    176
  - Warranty and Support Guide
    177
  - Updates from HP
    179
  - Microsoft Web Site
    179
Appendix A: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

181
- Important Information about Recorded TV Programs
  181
- Procedure
  181
Index

185

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HP Home Theater System User Manual (194 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

Cable Connection

HP Digital Entertainment Center

Satellite Connection

Infrared Transmitter Connection

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 A: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Index

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