Hp 2307890A 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-Pro USB 2.0 (2)Card readers beh

94 HP Digital Entertainment Center.TV signal source — one satellite receiver (NTSC)DIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET

Connecting TV Source In 95Connecting TV Source InTwo Satellite Receivers (NTSC) You must have two identical satellite receivers from the same source a

96 HP Digital Entertainment Center6 Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Conne

Connecting TV Source In 97Connecting TV Source InInfrared Transmitter ConnectionInfrared Transmitter OverviewThe HP Digital Entertainment Center inclu

98 HP Digital Entertainment CenterInfrared Transmitter connection (one set-top box)Infrared Transmitter connection (two set-top boxes; select models o

Connecting TV Source In 99Connecting TV Source InInfrared Transmitter InstallationIf you have a cable TV receiver, satellite receiver, or other set-to

100 HP Digital Entertainment CenterThe following illustration shows the Infrared Transmitter installation.Infrared transmitter to cable, digital cable

Connecting Video EquipmentConnecting Video Equipment 101Connecting Video EquipmentThis chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording e

102 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVideo Equipment OverviewConnectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.) Additional cables an

Connecting Video Equipment 103Connecting Video EquipmentVideo Equipment Connection OverviewStandard video equipment has one or more of the following v

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

Connecting Video Equipment 105Connecting Video EquipmentVCR ConnectionVCR Direct In ConnectionYou can connect a VCR to record your tapes to the HP Dig

106 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 107Connecting Video Equipment Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the HP Digital Entertainment Center with a splitte

108 HP Digital Entertainment Center Wall to set-top box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter)DIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000H

Connecting Video Equipment 109Connecting Video EquipmentVideo Camera ConnectionRefer to the HP support Web site for detailed information on advanced v

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

Connecting Video Equipment 111Connecting Video EquipmentRecognizing the digital video camcorderIf the HP Digital Entertainment Center does not recogni

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

Connecting the NetworkConnecting the Network 113Connecting the NetworkYour system must have working broadband Internet to operate properly.The HP Digi

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

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

Connecting the Network 115Connecting the NetworkBack Panel(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)Connector Name Description Cable

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

Connecting the Network 117Connecting the NetworkConnecting the Wireless Network AntennaYou can connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a 802.11

118 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 119Connecting the NetworkConnecting a DSL/Cable ModemTo connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to the Internet, through an

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

Connecting the Network 121Connecting the NetworkUSB Device ConnectionDigital Still CameraThe following instructions apply only to digital still camera

122 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 123Connecting the NetworkConnecting an HP Personal Media DriveThe HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel includes a drive

Before You Begin 7Before You BeginDigital Audio Out Optical Gray S/PDIFHigh Definition Multimedia Interface Out (HDMI) with audioType-A HDMI 19-pin Si

124 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 125Connecting the NetworkDisconnecting an HP Personal Media DriveYou can safely remove the HP Personal Media Drive when both th

126 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Initial ConfigurationInitial Configuration 127Initial ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center software,

128 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 129Initial ConfigurationInitial StartupAfter you have connected the equipment, you are ready to turn on the system.1 Make sure t

130 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSynchronizing the KeyboardTest the keyboard after the operating system is loaded. Move the trackball to see if the

Initial Configuration 131Initial ConfigurationWindows WelcomeThe system starts and displays the initial Microsoft®Windows® setup screen for the first

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

Initial Configuration 133Initial ConfigurationTo set up optional components in Media Center:1 Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center Op

8 HP Digital Entertainment CenterS-video TV Source 1 InY/C videoAnalog 4-pinBlack Analog: Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz Cable/Antenna In Coaxial 75 OhmSilv

134 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdjusting the Front Panel Display BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital Entertainment Center fr

Initial Configuration 135Initial ConfigurationConfiguring Audio You may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center audio configuration to g

136 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSelecting recording devicesTo select a sound recording device:1 Click Start on the taskbar.2 Choose Control Panel.3

Initial Configuration 137Initial ConfigurationLocating the volume iconIf you do not see the Volume icon on the taskbar:1 Click Start, and then Control

138 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring Audio OutputYou must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the

Initial Configuration 139Initial ConfigurationConfiguring audio for Media CenterTo configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio:1 Press

140 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring VideoYou may have to optimize your HP Digital Entertainment Center video configuration to get the best

Initial Configuration 141Initial ConfigurationViewing the screen image on a second displayTo view your screen image on a second TV or monitor:1 Make s

142 HP Digital Entertainment Center9 Select the screen resolution for the secondary display by clicking the drop-down arrow.10 Click Preview to see ho

Initial Configuration 143Initial ConfigurationDisconnecting the TVTo disconnect the TV:1 Disable the TV option. See “Disabling the dual screen option”

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

144 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdjusting the Display in Media CenterBefore you begin, verify that the video equipment is properly connected to the

Initial Configuration 145Initial ConfigurationDVD PlaybackYou may have to perform the Adjusting the Desktop Display procedure before and after playing

146 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTo adjust the video settings from the Windows desktop:1 Right-click on the desktop, and click NVIDIA Control Panel

Initial Configuration 147Initial ConfigurationHDTV Overscan ConfigurationTo use underscan to show the entire Windows desktop:1 Right click on the desk

148 HP Digital Entertainment CenterFinding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels(Select models only)After you complete the Media Center and Digital TV se

Initial Configuration 149Initial ConfigurationAdjusting the Video ImageTo adjust the video settings from the Windows desktop:1 Right-click on the desk

150 HP Digital Entertainment CenterConfiguring the SystemYou can customize your HP Digital Entertainment Center system settings.Configuring the Keyboa

Initial Configuration 151Initial ConfigurationRegistering with HPTo register with HP to receive changes, updates, and support:1 Press Media Center on

152 HP Digital Entertainment Center5 Click the Schedule icon next to Run a Full Scan. 6 Change schedule options by clicking the drop-down arrows, and

Initial Configuration 153Initial ConfigurationInstalling SoftwareAfter you turn on the HP Digital Entertainment Center the first time and then restart

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

154 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSystem utilitiesHP provides special utility programs in the PC Help & Tools folder that display support informa

Initial Configuration 155Initial ConfigurationWhat is Quick Resume Mode?When the HP Digital Entertainment Center is in Quick Resume mode: The display

156 HP Digital Entertainment Center6 Place a check mark in the Enable Quick Resume mode check box. 7 Under Options you can place a check mark next to

Initial Configuration 157Initial ConfigurationUsing the Media Center Optimization UtilityThe optimization utility is designed to keep your HP Digital

158 HP Digital Entertainment Center

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 159TroubleshootingThis section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the HP Digita

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

Troubleshooting 161TroubleshootingThe HP Digital Entertainment Center doesn’t make any sound. Check that the AV receiver or powered speakers are turn

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

Troubleshooting 163TroubleshootingMy remote control doesn’t work. Check that the remote control indicator light on the remote lights up when you pres

Before You Begin 11Before You BeginMaximize Maximizes the Media Center application.Media Center Starts Media Center.Previous Selects previous media tr

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

Troubleshooting 165TroubleshootingThe HP Digital Entertainment Center (or part of it) doesn’t seem to be working. The HP Digital Entertainment Center

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

Troubleshooting 167TroubleshootingThe TV or monitor doesn’t work, even though the HP Digital Entertainment Center appears to. Make sure the TV or mon

168 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 169TroubleshootingMy DVD won’t play. You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another HP Digital Entertainme

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

Troubleshooting 171TroubleshootingWarranty and Support GuideSee the HP Digital Entertainment Center Warranty and Support Guide, included with the docu

172 HP Digital Entertainment CenterHP Customer CareYou can get help over the telephone from HP. When you call HP Customer Care, have your model number

Troubleshooting 173TroubleshootingUpdates from HPHP may send updated information or patches to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions).

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 Center

Replacing the Hard Disk DriveReplacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 Replacing the Hard Disk DriveSafeguarding Recorded TV programsWhen you replace the hard

176 HP Digital Entertainment CenterRemoving the Hard Disk DriveTo remove the internal hard disk drive:1 Gently turn the HP Digital Entertainment Cente

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 177Replacing the Hard Disk DriveReplacing the Hard Disk DriveTo replace the internal hard disk drive:1 Replace the old h

178 HP Digital Entertainment Center6 Gently turn the HP Digital Entertainment Center right side up.7 Reconnect all cables to the HP Digital Entertainm

IndexIndex 179IndexNumerics1/4 inch headphones 1351394 7, 1092.0 multichannel audio system 412.1 home stereo installation 41, 422.1 multichannel audio

180 HP Digital Entertainment CenterCCabinet back 26Cabinet Front 25Cable (NTSC) and UHF Antenna (ATSC) 83cable box 71cable modem 119, 120cable modem,

Index 181Indexpowered speakers 48router, to Internet through 119satellite receiver, one 93satellite receivers 95tape player using Audio In connections

182 HP Digital Entertainment CenterFFAQs, how to find 170Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) 116feature overview 2Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels 148F

Index 183Indexhow to findFAQs 170help 170HP Digital Entertainment Center hardware test 170utility programs 153how to obtain updates 173how to register

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

184 HP Digital Entertainment CenterLLAN 117, 120LED 5light-emitting diode (LED) 5location 24MMedia Centeradjusting desktop display resolution 143confi

Index 185IndexOptional set-up 132overviewconnecting audio devices 34connecting video equipment 104features 2TV signal source 72video input connections

186 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSSafely Remove Hardware wizard 123safety information 17satellite receiver 71, 93connecting one unit 93connecting tw

Index 187IndexSystem Integration 20System Problems and Solutions 164System Recovery 172System Restore 154, 172System utilities 154Ttape playerconnecti

188 HP Digital Entertainment CenterVVCR 101, 104connecting 105Direct in 105Ventilation 25VGA Out 7VHF 73VHF Antenna (NTSC) 80video analog camera, conn

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing her

14 HP Digital Entertainment CenterRemote ControlRemote Control Buttons A Quick Resume (Standby)Puts the HP Digital Entertainment Center into and out o

Before You Begin 15Before You BeginSKIPFWDSTOPPLAYMUSIC PICTURESVIDEOSRADIOTVDVD MENUPAUSEREPLAYREWRECORDABCDEFGHJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAAABACADAEAFVFwd (Fa

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

Safety InformationSafety Information 17Safety InformationRead Instructions before installing or operating your HP Digital Entertainment Center.Follow

18 HP Digital Entertainment CenterNever pull on the cord. Disconnect the HP Digital Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and pulling it fr

Installation OverviewInstallation Overview 19Installation OverviewThis chapter provides information on your system and describes how to connect your H

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

Installation Overview 21Installation OverviewThe following illustration shows the audio and video signal routed from the satellite or cable receiver s

22 HP Digital Entertainment CenterSystem DiagramBack PanelDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394AUDIOINRLAUDIO 7.1 PR

Installation Overview 23Installation OverviewFront Panel(Configurations may vary.)The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment

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

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

Installation Overview 25Installation OverviewPlacement and Ventilation RequirementsCabinet FrontIMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best ope

26 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 mus

Installation Overview 27Installation OverviewBasic SetupFollow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the HP Digital Entertainment Center.Most

28 HP Digital Entertainment Center5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on page 78.a Connect the

Installation Overview 29Installation OverviewInventoryThe following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center:Name Picture Descripti

30 HP Digital Entertainment CenterCables IncludedYour HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables.Additional cables are sold separ

Installation Overview 31Installation OverviewOptional Cables Not IncludedYou might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately).C

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

Connecting AudioConnecting Audio 33Connecting AudioThe HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different audio options, sound connections, and s

iv HP Digital Entertainment CenterConnecting Video Out... 57Video Out Overview...58Video Out Connection Over

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

Connecting Audio 35Connecting AudioSound Connector JacksThe audio connectors are RCA-type jacks that connect from the back of your HP Digital Entertai

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

Connecting Audio 37Connecting Audio6.1 Two front speakers: Left speaker, right speakerTwo side speakers: Surround left speaker, surround right speaker

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

Connecting Audio 39Connecting AudioTV Audio ConnectionYou can connect your TV, monitor, or display audio directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Cen

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

Connecting Audio 41Connecting Audio2.0 Home Stereo InstallationThe following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) speaker installation that uses

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

Connecting Audio 43Connecting Audio4.1 Home Theater AudioThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio four-channel 4/4.1 speaker

Table of Contents vTable of ContentsConnecting the Network ...113Peripheral Connection Overview ... 114Typical Network Connections ...

44 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 45Connecting Audio7.1 Home Theater AudioThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel (7.1) speaker

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

Connecting Audio 47Connecting AudioDigital 5.1 multichannel audio system connectionDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET

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

Connecting Audio 49Connecting Audio2.1 Powered SpeakersTo connect simple left/right stereo (2.0) active speakers:OrTo connect two speakers and a subwo

50 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 51Connecting Audio5.1 Powered SpeakersTo connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six

52 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 53Connecting AudioDigital Powered SpeakersYou can install a digital audio system with up to two front speakers, two surround speakers

vi HP Digital Entertainment CenterReplacing the Hard Disk Drive ... 175Safeguarding Recorded TV programs... 175Before Replacing the Ha

54 HP Digital Entertainment CenterMonitor SpeakersYou can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center.You may ne

Connecting Audio 55Connecting AudioAudio Out ConnectionsYou can connect your existing home stereo or home theater audio equipment to your HP Digital E

56 HP Digital Entertainment CenterFM Radio AntennaThe HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an FM radio tuner.To connect the FM radio antenna:1 Plu

Connecting Video OutConnecting Video Out 57Connecting Video OutThis chapter describes how to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to a TV or di

58 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 59Connecting Video OutVideo Out Connectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)The video connectors are ra

60 HP Digital Entertainment CenterComponent Video SettingsYou must configure settings to view component video on your TV properly. Component video out

Connecting Video Out 61Connecting Video OutAudio and Video Switching OverviewAV receiver: You can use your AV receiver as a switch to direct the video

62 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 63Connecting Video OutVideo Out to TV Switching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your TV, you can use your TV as an au

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 Center.DIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394AUDIO OUTRLAUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUTSURROUNDBACKSURR

Connecting Video Out 65Connecting Video OutVideo Out from AV Receiver to TVSwitching: Switch audio and video through your AV receiver if your AV recei

66 HP Digital Entertainment Center.TV Out (through AV receiver)DIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394AUDIO OUTRLAUDIO

Connecting Video Out 67Connecting Video OutVideo Out to MonitorSwitching: If you have multiple audio/video inputs on your monitor, you can use your mo

68 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 69Connecting Video Out.TV (standard definition shown) and monitor outDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/ 1000HI SPEED USB 2.0 E

70 HP Digital Entertainment Center

Connecting TV Source InConnecting TV Source In 71Connecting TV Source InThis chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top box such

72 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 73Connecting TV Source InATSC high-definition TVIf your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an optional HDTV/SDTV Ant. In

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

74 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAdditional HDTV InformationWhat is HDTV?HDTV (High-definition Television) is the highest quality DTV standard. HDTV

Connecting TV Source In 75Connecting TV Source InTV Source Connectors OverviewYour standard television set-top box has one or more of the following vi

76 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTV Source Connectors(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.) DIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 10

Connecting TV Source In 77Connecting TV Source InAdditional cables to install the HP Digital Entertainment Center are sold separately.Item Connector T

78 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTypical TV Source ConnectionsThese are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different.Select the config

Connecting TV Source In 79Connecting TV Source InNTSC cable Cable directly from the wall (without a cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver)Cab

80 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAntenna Connection(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)Antenna (NTSC) :TV signal source — TV

Connecting TV Source In 81Connecting TV Source InAntenna (ATSC) :TV signal source — HDTV antennaDIGITAL VIDEO OUTDVIDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 1

82 HP Digital Entertainment CenterAntenna (NTSC and ATSC) HDTV and standard signal source — TV antennaUHFAntennaDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTICAL10/ 100/

Connecting TV Source In 83Connecting TV Source InCable Connection(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)Cable (NTSC) and Antenna

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

84 HP Digital Entertainment CenterOne Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC) To connect a standard set-top box (sold separat

Connecting TV Source In 85Connecting TV Source In.TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC) and ATSC UHF/VHF antennaDIGITALAUDIOOUTC

86 HP Digital Entertainment CenterTwo Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC) You must have two identical set-top box

Connecting TV Source In 87Connecting TV Source In7 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitt

88 HP Digital Entertainment CenterCable Only (NTSC) If you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or digital cable receiver, do the followin

Connecting TV Source In 89Connecting TV Source InOne Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) Connect the NTSC TV signal source from the standard

90 HP Digital Entertainment Center.TV signal source — one cable TV or digital cable box (NTSC) HDTV / SDTV ANT. INATSC TUNERDIGITALAUDIOOUTCOAXIALOPTI

Connecting TV Source In 91Connecting TV Source InTwo Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable ReceiversYou must have two identical set-top boxes, such as

92 HP Digital Entertainment Center6 Connect the set-top box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal). See “Infrared Transmitter Connection”

Connecting TV Source In 93Connecting TV Source InSatellite Connection(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)One Satellite Receive