HP 2000491 User Manual

HP Digital Entertainment CenterUser’s Guide

4 HP Digital Entertainment Center9-in-1 memory card readers SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD,CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, MS/MS-ProUSB 2.0 (2)Card readers behi

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Connecting Video EquipmentConnecting Video Equipment 95Connecting Video EquipmentThis chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording eq

96 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVideo Equipment OverviewConnectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold s

Connecting Video Equipment 97Connecting Video EquipmentVideo Equipment Connection OverviewStandard video equipment has one or more of the following vi

98 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTypical Video Equipment ConnectionsThis section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an e

Connecting Video Equipment 99Connecting Video EquipmentVCR ConnectionVCR Direct In ConnectionYou can connect a VCR to record your tapes to the HP Digi

100 HP Digital Entertainment CenterWall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable1 Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR.2 Connect the coaxial cable

Connecting Video Equipment 101Connecting Video Equipment Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitte

102 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wall to set-top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter)DIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALO

Connecting Video Equipment 103Connecting Video EquipmentVideo Camera ConnectionRefer to the HP support Web site for detailed information about advance

Before You Begin 5Before You BeginMemory Card ReaderThe HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 card readers are on the front panel, located behind a d

104 HP Digital Entertainment Center.Connect a digital video camcorder (front panel)Connect a digital video camcorder (back panel)On/StandbyDigitalVide

Connecting Video Equipment 105Connecting Video EquipmentRecognizing the digital video camcorderIf the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recogni

106 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting an Analog CamcorderConnecting an analog camera for video input (capture)Connectors:When connecting an an

Connecting the NetworkConnecting the Network 107Connecting the NetworkYour system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly.The HP Digi

108 HP Digital Entertainment CenterPeripheral Connection OverviewFront Panel(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)Connector Name

Connecting the Network 109Connecting the NetworkBack Panel(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.

110 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTypical Network ConnectionsThis section describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Interne

Connecting the Network 111Connecting the NetworkConnecting the Wireless Network AntennaYou can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a 802.11

112 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTo connect a Wi-Fi antenna to the HP Digital Entertainment Center:1 Screw the antenna into the Wireless LAN Removab

Connecting the Network 113Connecting the NetworkConnecting a DSL/Cable ModemTo connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, through an

6 HP Digital Entertainment CenterBack PanelThe following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel.(Location, availability, an

114 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting Through a RouterIf you already have a home network functioning, you can connect the HP Digital Entertain

Connecting the Network 115Connecting the NetworkUSB Device ConnectionDigital Still CameraThe following instructions apply only to digital still camera

116 HP Digital Entertainment CenterOther USB DevicesYou can connect other peripheral devices to the front or back of the HP Digital Entertainment Cent

Connecting the Network 117Connecting the NetworkConnecting an HP Personal Media DriveThe HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel includes a drive

118 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInstalling an HP Personal Media DriveTo connect an HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Digital Entertainment Center:1

Connecting the Network 119Connecting the NetworkDisconnecting an HP Personal Media DriveYou can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both th

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Initial ConfigurationInitial Configuration 121Initial ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software,

122 HP Digital Entertainment CenterStarting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First TimeTurn power on to all connected devices such as TV an

Initial Configuration 123Initial ConfigurationInitial StartupAfter you have connected the equipment, you are ready to turn on the system.1 Make sure t

Before You Begin 7Before You BeginDigital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIF 5.1 only Video Out(Composite)RCA jack Yellow Analog: Interlaced scanS-video Ou

124 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSyncing the KeyboardTest the keyboard after the operating system is loaded. Move the trackball to see if the cursor

Initial Configuration 125Initial ConfigurationWindows WelcomeThe system starts and displays the initial Microsoft®Windows® setup screen for the first

126 HP Digital Entertainment CenterMedia Center First RunThe initial Media Center setup wizard consists of required setup and the optional setup.Requi

Initial Configuration 127Initial ConfigurationOptional Media Center SetupThis procedure for optional components within the Media Center wizard can be

128 HP Digital Entertainment CenterUsing Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of your TV DisplayIf your TV connects to the system using a comp

Initial Configuration 129Initial ConfigurationIf Your Connections Don’t WorkYou can use Media Center wizards to walk you through the connection proces

130 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring Audio You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center audio configuration to get the best

Initial Configuration 131Initial ConfigurationSelecting recording devicesTo select a sound recording device:1 Click Start on the taskbar.2 Choose Cont

132 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdjusting the VolumeTo adjust speaker volume, use the: Remote control TV AV receiver Buttons on the keyboard V

Initial Configuration 133Initial ConfigurationConfiguring Audio OutputYou must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and co

8 HP Digital Entertainment CenterLEDs (2) Activity: Blinks when transmits/receives data Link: Solid green when wireless LAN is enabled and connected.

134 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring audio for Media CenterTo configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio:1 Press Media Cente

Initial Configuration 135Initial ConfigurationConfiguring VideoYou may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center video configuration to ge

136 HP Digital Entertainment CenterDual screenThe HP Digital Entertainment Center can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel mo

Initial Configuration 137Initial Configuration9 Click the Displays tab.The monitors and TVs are shown. The upper-left corner of each display icon is a

138 HP Digital Entertainment CenterDisabling the dual screen optionWhen you want to disconnect the TV from the HP Digital Entertainment Center, you ma

Initial Configuration 139Initial ConfigurationAdjusting the Desktop DisplaySome tasks on the HP Digital Entertainment Center require that you leave Me

140 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring the SystemYou can customize your HP Digital Entertainment Center system settings.Plasma TV/Display Imag

Initial Configuration 141Initial ConfigurationConfiguring the Keyboard ButtonsYou can configure some of your HP Digital Entertainment Center shortcut

142 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSetting Up Virus ProtectionYou should use virus protection if you connect to the Internet. Refer to the Software Gu

Initial Configuration 143Initial ConfigurationHP Settings Utility ProgramHP provides special utility programs in the HP Digital Entertainment Center M

Before You Begin 9Before You BeginCleaning the HP Digital Entertainment CenterThe HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality device that requir

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 145TroubleshootingThis section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digita

146 HP Digital Entertainment CenterProblems and SolutionsAudioFind the description that most closely matches your audio problem, and try the correspon

Troubleshooting 147TroubleshootingThe HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn’t make any sound. Check that the AV receiver or powered speakers are turn

148 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVideoFind the description that most closely matches your problem, and try the corresponding solution.Problem Soluti

Troubleshooting 149TroubleshootingMy remote control doesn’t work. Check that the remote control indicator light on the remote lights up when you pres

150 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSystemFind the description that most closely matches your problem, and try the corresponding solution. Problem Solu

Troubleshooting 151TroubleshootingThe HP Digital Entertainment Center (or part of it) doesn’t seem to be working. The HP Digital Entertainment Center

152 HP Digital Entertainment CenterWhen I push one of the special or multimedia buttons on the keyboard, nothing happens. Check that the standard key

Troubleshooting 153TroubleshootingThe TV or monitor doesn’t work, even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center appears to. Make sure the TV or mon

10 HP Digital Entertainment CenterKeyboardThe following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard. The actual keyboard

154 HP Digital Entertainment CenterThe memory card reader won’t read my memory cards. The memory card reader is a device that uses the Safely Remove

Troubleshooting 155TroubleshootingMy DVD won’t play. You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another HP Digital Entertainme

156 HP Digital Entertainment CenterGetting HelpHelp and Support CenterFor help, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar

Troubleshooting 157TroubleshootingWarranty and Support GuideSee the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support Guide, included with the docu

158 HP Digital Entertainment CenterHP Technical SupportYou can get help over the telephone from HP. When you call HP Technical Support, have your mode

Troubleshooting 159TroubleshootingUpdates from HPHP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions).

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Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk DriveAppendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 161Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk DriveImportant Information About R

162 HP Digital Entertainment CenterRemovalTo remove the internal hard disk drive:1 Turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center upside down.2 Remove the h

Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 163Appendix: Replacing the Hard Disk DriveReplacement To replace the internal hard disk drive:1 Replace the ol

Before You Begin 11Before You BeginMessenger Opens your instant messaging program.Minimize Minimizes the Media Center application.Maximize Maximizes t

164 HP Digital Entertainment Center6 Turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right side up.7 Reconnect the power cable and all other cables to the HP

IndexIndex 165IndexNumerics1000BaseT (Ethernet connection) 110100BaseT (Ethernet connection) 1101394 (FireWire) 7, 1032.0 multichannel audio system 43

166 HP Digital Entertainment Centerbuttonsconfiguring keyboard 141remote control 14Ccabinet clearance 27, 28cabledirect 81inputs 79modem 113, 114recei

Index 167Indexantenna, broadcast TV 80cableboxes, two 84modem 113camera, digital still 115digital audio to AV receiver 48DSL/cable modem 113DVD player

168 HP Digital Entertainment Centerdocumentationconventions, notes and warnings iiHP support information 157online manuals 158Dolby Digital 48DSLconne

Index 169IndexHP Help and Support Center 156HP Personal Media Driveautomatic on and off feature 117connecting 117disconnecting 119installing 118removi

170 HP Digital Entertainment Centerrequired configuration 126setup wizard 125, 128speaker settings 133testing system connections 129troubleshooting 12

Index 171Indexpower(On/Standby) button 10, 123outage, recovery from 151powered speakers 50, 57preventing image retention 140printerconnecting 116troub

172 HP Digital Entertainment Centersetup, basic 29signalconversion 77source 76single-tuner 76SmartMedia (SM) 5SmartMedia/xD 5softwareinitial configura

Index 173IndexTtape player (analog), connecting 58Technical Support (HP Technical Support) 158testingaudio settings using Media Center 134system conne

12 HP Digital Entertainment CenterWireless Keyboard OperationYour HP Digital Entertainment Center includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in re

174 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVVCRsconnecting 95, 99direct output to hard disk drive 99typical configuration 98ventilation issues 27, 28, 30VGA o

Before You Begin 13Before You BeginReplacing the Keyboard BatteriesKeep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with the use of the system.1 S

The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services

14 HP Digital Entertainment CenterRemote ControlRemote Control Buttons(Features and location may vary. Refer to the specific documentation for other r

Before You Begin 15Before You Begin3216549870JKLTELETEXTSTOPFWDMORESKIPCH/PGDVD MENURECORDED TVPLAYPAUSEREWRECORDREPLAYVOLUMELIVE TVBACKDEFWXYZMNOABCT

16 HP Digital Entertainment CenterRemote Control OperationUse the remote control to open the Media Center program; view TV, record TV programs, play p

Before You Begin 17Before You BeginInstalling the Remote Control Batteries1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control.2 Insert the tw

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Safety InformationSafety Information 19Safety InformationRead Instructions before installing or operating your HP Digital Entertainment Center.Follow

20 HP Digital Entertainment CenterNever pull on the cord — Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it f

Installation OverviewInstallation Overview 21Installation OverviewThis chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your H

22 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSystem Audio/Video ConnectionsSystem IntegrationThe HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many functions into

Installation Overview 23Installation OverviewThe following illustration shows the audio and video signal routed from the satellite or cable receiver s

Table of ContentsTable of Contents iiiTable of ContentsBefore You Begin ...1Welcome ...

24 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSystem Diagram(Configurations may vary. Some cables sold separately.)Back PanelDIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCO

Installation Overview 25Installation OverviewFront Panel(Configurations may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)The following illustration shows a

26 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInstallation GuidelinesTo enhance the performance and extend the life of your HP Digital Entertainment Center: Keep

Installation Overview 27Installation OverviewPlacement and Ventilation RequirementsCabinet FrontIMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best ope

28 HP Digital Entertainment CenterCabinet BackThe back of the AV cabinet should be open for best operation.If the AV cabinet has a back, the back must

Installation Overview 29Installation OverviewBasic SetupFollow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center.Most

30 HP Digital Entertainment Center5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on page 79.a Connect the

Installation Overview 31Installation OverviewInventoryThe following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center:Name Picture Descripti

32 HP Digital Entertainment CenterCables IncludedYour HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables and adapters.Additional cables a

Installation Overview 33Installation OverviewOptional Cables Not IncludedYou might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately).C

iv HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting Video Out... 61Video Out Overview ...62Video Out Connection Ov

34 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdditional equipmentYou must have the following items to set up and properly operate your HP Digital Entertainment C

Connecting AudioConnecting Audio 35Connecting AudioThe HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options, sound connections, and s

36 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAudio OverviewAudio Output ConnectorsConnector Name Color Description CableSurround BackBrown: Left Beige: RightRear

Connecting Audio 37Connecting AudioSound Connector JacksThe audio connectors are RCA-type jacks that connect from the back of your HP Digital Entertai

38 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSpeaker ConfigurationsYou can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configur

Connecting Audio 39Connecting Audio6.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speakerTwo side speakers: surround left speaker, surround right speaker

40 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTypical Audio ConnectionSelect the configuration that most closely matches your home system. You can set up your HP

Connecting Audio 41Connecting AudioTV Audio ConnectionYou can connect your TV, monitor, or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Cen

42 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAV Receiver Audio ConnectionYou can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to your home stereo or home theater

Connecting Audio 43Connecting Audio2.0 Home Stereo InstallationThe following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) speaker installation that uses

Table of Contents vTable of ContentsInitial Configuration ...121Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time...

44 HP Digital Entertainment Center2.1 Home Stereo InstallationThe following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1) speaker installation that uses p

Connecting Audio 45Connecting Audio4.1 Home Theater AudioThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio four-channel 4/4.1 speaker

46 HP Digital Entertainment Center5.1 Home Theater AudioThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (5.1) speaker in

Connecting Audio 47Connecting Audio7.1 Home Theater AudioThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel (7.1) speaker

48 HP Digital Entertainment CenterDigital Home Theater AudioThe HP Digital Entertainment Center supports digital audio output. For TV and music: two-

Connecting Audio 49Connecting AudioDigital 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionDIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SP

50 HP Digital Entertainment CenterPowered Speaker Audio ConnectionYou can connect active (powered) speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment

Connecting Audio 51Connecting Audio2.1 Powered SpeakersTo connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers:OrTo connect two speakers and a subwo

52 HP Digital Entertainment Center4.1 Powered SpeakersTo connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 spea

Connecting Audio 53Connecting Audio5.1 Powered SpeakersTo connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six

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54 HP Digital Entertainment Center7.1 Powered SpeakersYou can install a 7.1 audio system to your HP Digital Entertainment Center. To connect two front

Connecting Audio 55Connecting AudioDigital Powered SpeakersYou can install a digital audio system with up to two front speakers, two surround speakers

56 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTo connect six-channel (5.1 speaker) digital output to a speaker digital input:1 Connect a digital audio coaxial or

Connecting Audio 57Connecting AudioMonitor SpeakersYou can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.You may n

58 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAudio In ConnectionsYou can connect your existing home stereo or home theater audio equipment, such as a tape player

Connecting Audio 59Connecting AudioFM Radio AntennaThe HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner.To connect the FM radio antenna:1 Pl

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Connecting Video OutConnecting Video Out 61Connecting Video OutThis chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or di

62 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVideo Out OverviewVideo Out Connection OverviewThe back panel connector that you hook up to your TV is labeled Video

Connecting Video Out 63Connecting Video OutVideo Out Connectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separa

Before You BeginBefore You Begin 1Before You BeginWelcomeThank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment C

64 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTV Display OverviewThe HP Digital Entertainment Center allows you to connect to a TV to view the monitor image on a

Connecting Video Out 65Connecting Video OutUsing the Remote Control with Your TVYou can use the HP Digital Entertainment Center remote control to chan

66 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTypical Video Out ConnectionsThis section describes how to hook up the Video Out connectors on the back panel of the

Connecting Video Out 67Connecting Video OutVideo Out to TV Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV, you can use your TV as an au

68 HP Digital Entertainment Center.DIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394AUDIO INRLAUDIO 7.1 PRE-

Connecting Video Out 69Connecting Video OutVideo Out from AV Receiver to TVSwitching: Switch audio and video through your AV receiver if your AV recei

70 HP Digital Entertainment Center.TV Out (through AV receiver)DIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET

Connecting Video Out 71Connecting Video OutVideo Out to MonitorSwitching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your mo

72 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVideo Out to TV and MonitorSwitching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV or monitor, you can use you

Connecting Video Out 73Connecting Video Out.TV (standard definition shown) and monitor outnIf your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, selec

2 HP Digital Entertainment CenterBenefits and FeaturesBenefits Complete home digital entertainment solution for your living room. Watch, pause, and

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Connecting TV Source InConnecting TV Source In 75Connecting TV Source InThis chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top box such

76 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTV Source OverviewTV Signal Source OverviewYou must connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for p

Connecting TV Source In 77Connecting TV Source InTV Source Connectors OverviewYour standard television set-top box has one or more of the following vi

78 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTV Source Connectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)Ite

Connecting TV Source In 79Connecting TV Source InTypical TV Source ConnectionsThese are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different.Se

80 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAntenna Connection(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)Anten

Connecting TV Source In 81Connecting TV Source InCable OnlyIf you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or digital cable receiver, do the f

82 HP Digital Entertainment CenterOne Cable TV Box or Digital Cable ReceiverConnect the TV signal source from the standard cable TV set-top box or dig

Connecting TV Source In 83Connecting TV Source In.TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable boxDIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICA

Before You Begin 3Before You BeginFunctional OverviewFront PanelThe following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel

84 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTwo Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable ReceiversYou must have two identical set-top boxes, such as two digital cab

Connecting TV Source In 85Connecting TV Source In6 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitt

86 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSatellite Connection(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)One

Connecting TV Source In 87Connecting TV Source In.TV signal source — one satellite receiverDIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1

88 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTwo Satellite ReceiversYou must have two identical satellite receivers from the same source and the HP Digital Enter

Connecting TV Source In 89Connecting TV Source In.TV signal source — two satellite receivers (select models only)DIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCO

90 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInfrared Transmitter ConnectionInfrared Transmitter OverviewThe HP Digital Entertainment Center includes infrared tr

Connecting TV Source In 91Connecting TV Source InInfrared Transmitter connection (one set-top box)Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-top boxes;

92 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInfrared Transmitter InstallationIf you have a cable TV receiver, satellite receiver, or other set-top box that cont

Connecting TV Source In 93Connecting TV Source InThe following illustration shows the Infrared Transmitter installation.Infrared transmitter to cable,