HP Digital Entertainment Center
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Cleaning the
Shipping the
Table of Contents iii
Typical Video Equipment
Connecting the Wireless
Connecting an
Two Cable TV Boxes, or
iv HP Digital Entertainment Center
Starting the HP Digital Entertainment
Important Information About Recorded
Transferring Information from Your Old PC
Table of Contents v
vi HP Digital Entertainment Center
Before You Begin
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the HP Digital Entertainment
Center. Your HP Digital Entertainment Center puts you in
control of your complete home entertainment experience.
Enjoy your TV, movies, music, photos, and home videos
with one simple interface. Pause and replay live TV, and
record your favorite TV shows. Use a television program
guide without a monthly fee. Capture, personalize, and
create DVDs of your home movies, and back up your
photos, music, or favorite TV programs onto DVD.
This User’s Guide helps you to set up the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to use with your audio/video
system.
Chapter Contents:
Use other entertainment equipment — like a TV, AV
receiver, satellite receiver, and digital camera — with the
HP Digital Entertainment Center to create an integrated
system. Access all of your TV programs, videos, pictures,
music CDs, and DVDs using Microsoft® Media Center
software and the remote control.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center
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Benefits and Features
Benefits
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Complete home digital entertainment solution for
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Play DVDs in 7.1 surround sound (surround sound
system is required and sold separately).
your living room.
Watch, pause, and replay live TV on one channel
while recording another (select models only).
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Burn music audio CDs (for lawful use only).
Store audio CDs in an easy-to-use music jukebox.
Listen to your collection of MP3 and AAC music.
Burn picture slide shows to CD or DVD.
Schedule future recordings with the complimentary
TV programming guide (no charge — separately
purchased broadband Internet service required).
View and edit your favorite digital photos.
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Burn a DVD of your favorite TV shows or home
videos.
Store your digital content on the HP Personal Media
Drive.
Product features
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Sophisticated, sleek, stackable case fits into your
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Rear and front AV connectors:
AV cabinet
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Digital Audio Out: Optical and coaxial S/PDIF
5.1 surround
Built-in standard-definition TV tuner
(Dual tuners for select models only)
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Analog Audio Out: Up to 7.1 channels
Video Out: DVI, VGA, S-video, composite video
LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000
Personal video recorder (PVR) with a complimentary
TV programming guide (no charge)
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Built-in FM radio tuner
Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless
Front AV, USB, and FireWire® (IEEE 1394)
connectors for video capture
HP Personal Media Drive
Front panel media info display
CD/DVD double-layer, multiformat player/recorder
9-in-1 media card reader
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Full function remote control
Lap-sized, compact wireless keyboard with
integrated trackball mouse
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HP Digital Entertainment Center
Functional Overview
Front Panel
The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital
Entertainment Center front panel.
Your model might not have all features.
HP Personal Media Drive Bay
CD/DVD
HP Digital Entertainment Center
AV inputs
Media info display
USB and card readers
Front panel
Item
Function
Comments
On/Standby (power) button and LED
Push to turn on. Push for standby.
Press and hold button 4 seconds to turn off.
Solid blue: On
Solid amber: Standby
CD/DVD player/recorder
Progressive scan DVD player plus
double-layer DVD+RW/DVD-R recorder
CD/DVD, multiformat
Push the Eject button to open.
Push the tray or Eject button to close.
Transport control buttons
Replay, Play, Pause, Stop, Skip, Eject
Experience mode status indicators
White indicates DVD, TV, radio, music,
pictures, videos, activities in Media Center
Personal Media Drive Bay
Removable HP Personal Media Drive
behind top right door, for additional
storage for recorded TV shows and digital
content
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Item
Function
Comments
9-in-1 memory card readers
SmartMedia/xD, MMC/SD,
CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, MS/MS-Pro
USB 2.0 (2)
Card readers behind lower right door
LED: Green (with media inserted)
Off (no media inserted)
HP Digital Entertainment Center
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC
/
SD
EED
2.0
CompactFlash I/II
MS
/
MS PRO
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC
MS
/
SD
SPEED
SB 2.0
CompactFlash I/II
/
MS PRO
Media info display
Front status panel for all media
information. Front-panel text content
displayed from Media Center.
KEYBOARD
Behind left door
Front AV inputs — see below
CONNECT
FRONT INPUT
1394
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DV IN HEADPHONES MIC IN
AV connectivity for capturing analog and
digital video from camcorders
Keyboard connect switch for wireless
keyboard synchronization
Blinking green LED indicates keyboard
activity. Special blink status indicates sync
with keyboard.
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
S-video In
Video In
Audio In
Y/C video, analog 4-pin
S-VIDEO
FRONT INPUT
Composite video RCA jack
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
FRONT INPUT
White: Left
1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
D
Red: Right, RCA jacks
1394 DV In
FireWire (IEEE 1394), 4-pin input-output
for digital video
1394
L
AUDIO
DV IN HADPHONES MIC
CONNECT
1394
Headphone Out
Microphone In
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) jack
IO
R
DV IN HEADPHONES MIC IN
3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mini-jack
1394
R
DV IN HEADPHONS MIC IN
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HP Digital Entertainment Center
Memory Card Reader
The HP Digital Entertainment Center 9-in-1 card readers
are on the front panel, located behind a door for quick
transfer of digital photos and other digital content. Four
horizontal card slots accept memory cards.
Two USB 2.0 connectors are also included.
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An in-use light-emitting diode (LED) indicates card reader
activity when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
reading or writing data. Wait until the LED stops blinking
before removing media.
Removing media when the in-use light is
blinking may cause damage.
Digital cameras and other digital devices use memory
cards, or media, to store digital picture files.
Your model might not have all features.
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
MMC / SD
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
MS / MS PRO
Memory card readers
Item
Name
Slot
Supports
Insert media
SmartMedia/xD
Upper-left
SmartMedia (SM) memory card/
xD media
Facing up
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC
/
SD
Compsh I/II
MS
/
MS PRO
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC
/
SD
MMC/SD
Upper-right
Lower-left
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Facing up
Secure Digital (SD) memory card
CompactFlash I/II
MS
PRO
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC
/
SD
CompactFlash I/II
Microdrive
CompactFlash Type I, II media
Microdrive disk drive
Receptacle
edge (holes)
CompactFlash I/II
MS / MS PRO
SmartMedia
/
xD
MMC / SD
MS/MS-Pro
Lower-right
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick (MS-Pro)
Facing up
CompactFlash I/II
MS
/
MS PRO
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Back Panel
The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel.
(Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary.)
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
L
ACTIVITY
LINK
BACK
VIDEO
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
R
R
R
SUB
R
TUNER
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
10/ 100/ 1000
R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
2
1
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Item
Connector
Type
Color
Supported format
AUDIO IN
L
Audio In
RCA jacks
White: Left
Red: Right
Analog stereo
R
SURROUND
BACK
L
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround Back
RCA jacks
RCA jacks
RCA jacks
Brown: Left
Beige: Right
Analog:
7.1
R
SURROUND
L
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Surround
Blue: Left
Grey: Right
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1
R
CENTER
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Center/Subwoofer
Green: center
Purple:
subwoofer
Analog:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
L
Audio 7.1 Pre-Out
Front
RCA jacks
Coaxial
White: Left
Red: Right
Analog stereo:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.1,
2.1, 2.0
R
Digital Audio Out
Orange
S/PDIF 5.1 only
COAXIAL
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HP Digital Entertainment Center
Item
Connector
Type
Color
Supported format
Digital Audio Out
Optical
Gray
S/PDIF 5.1 only
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
VIDEO
VIDEO
Video Out
RCA jack
Yellow
Black
Blue
Analog: Interlaced scan
(Composite)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
S-video Out
VGA Out
Y/C video
4-pin
Analog: Interlaced scan
Up to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
15-pin D-sub
Analog:
Up to 2048 x 1536 with
panning depending on
display size
VGA
Digital Video
Out (DVI)
DVI-I 29-pin
D-sub digital/
analog
White
Digital:
DVI
Up to 1600 x 1200
Up to 2048 x 1536 with
panning depending on
display size
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
USB 2.0
4 ports
Silver
Silver
N/A
Gold
USB 2.0
(high speed)
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394
(for digital video or
other device)
6-pin DV input/
output
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
10/100/1000
802.11 b/g
1394
Ethernet
10/100/1000
RJ-45
10/100/1000
ETHERNET
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
Wireless LAN
Removable
antenna
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Item
Connector
Type
Color
Supported format
802.11 b/g
LEDs (2)
Link: Solid green when wireless
LAN is enabled and connected.
Blinks when wireless LAN is
scanning.
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
ACTIVITY
LINK
Activity: Blinks
when transmits/
receives data
R
L
Audio
TV Source 1 In
RCA jacks
White: Left
Red: Right
Analog
AUDIO
Video (Composite)
TV Source 1 In
RCA jack
Yellow
Black
Silver
Analog:
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-video
TV Source 1 In
Y/C video
Analog 4-pin
Analog:
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
TV ANTENNA IN
TV Antenna In
FM Antenna In
Coaxial
RF with internal splitter to
dual-tuners
DUAL
TUNER
N
FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ohm
Coaxial
Silver
FM radio, RF
Analog
AL
ER
75Ω
COAXIAL
Audio TV
Source 2 In (Select
models only)
RCA jacks
White: Left
Red: Right
R
L
AUDIO
S-video TV
Source 2 In (Select
models only)
Y/C video
Black
Silver
Black
Analog:
S-VIDEO
Analog 4-pin
Up to 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
Infrared Transmitter
Out (2 outputs)
3.5 mm
(1/8 inch)
mini-jack
Remote infrared (IR Blaster)
Power
2
1
AC In
AC 110–240Vv
50–60 Hz
110-240V 50-60Hz
AC IN
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HP Digital Entertainment Center
Cleaning the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
The HP Digital Entertainment Center is a high-quality
device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean
the HP Digital Entertainment Center, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the HP Digital Entertainment Center and
connected equipment.
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2 Unplug the HP Digital Entertainment Center from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners
to clean your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or
any other volatile substances. These
3 Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
4 Plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
chemicals may damage your unit.
5 Turn on connected equipment and the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Shipping the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You
may need it later if you move or ship your HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
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Keyboard
The following illustration shows the HP Digital Entertainment Center wireless keyboard. The actual keyboard may vary
slightly in some countries/regions.
Function keys
TrackBall
Left, right
mouse button
The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right.
Icon
Item
Description
On/Standby
Turns HP Digital Entertainment Center on, when in standby.
Places HP Digital Entertainment Center in standby.
Indicator light
Amber: Caps Lock on.
Green: Key or mouse button activity.
Mouse button
left, right
Left-click, right-click.
Back
Displays previously viewed Media Center or browser page.
Displays next viewed browser page.
Forward
Internet
E-mail
Opens your Internet browser.
Opens an Internet e-mail page or your e-mail software.
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Icon
Item
Description
Messenger
Opens your instant messaging program.
Minimize
Maximize
Media Center
Previous
Play
Minimizes the Media Center application.
Maximizes the Media Center application.
Starts Media Center.
Media
Center
Selects previous media track.
Plays media.
Pause
Pauses media.
Next
Selects next media track.
Decreases speaker volume.
Vol –
Vol +
Increases speaker volume.
Turns speaker sound on and off.
Moves cursor on screen.
Mute
Trackball
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The Internet, E-mail, and Messenger buttons
can be reconfigured to open a Web site or
software program. See “Configuring the
Software Guide.
Wireless Keyboard Operation
Your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes a wireless
On/Standby
keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead
of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard
Connect button, behind the lower-left door of the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
FRONT INPUT
1394
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DV IN HEADPHONES MIC IN
HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel, has an
LED that indicates receiver activity. Approximate range
is 3.66 meters (12 feet).
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
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Use only alkaline batteries in the keyboard.
12 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
Keep spare batteries on hand. Battery life will vary with
the use of the system.
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard.
3 Replace the battery cover.
2 Insert four AA batteries (alkaline). Make sure the
battery positive and negative ends are inserted
correctly!
4 Make sure the HP Digital Entertainment Center is
powered on.
5 Test the keyboard.
The keyboard is set to connect to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center automatically.
6 If the keyboard does not operate:
a Check the battery orientation.
If you have no batteries and must use a keyboard, attach
a USB keyboard to the back or front panel. You can also
use the remote control for many functions as a temporary
substitute.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
(Features and location may vary. Refer to the specific documentation for other remote controls.)
A
Standby
K
Arrows
Puts the HP Digital
Buttons move the cursor to
navigate within all Media
Center windows. They also
move forward and backward
through slide-show images.
Entertainment Center into or
out of a power-reduced
standby state. It does not turn
the HP Digital Entertainment
Center off.
L
Media
Center
Opens Media Center to the
main menu.
B
DVD
Menu
DVD MENU
Opens Play DVD window in
Media Center or opens the
main menu of a DVD movie, if
available.
M Volume
Increases (+) and decreases
(–) sound.
C
D
E
Green
button
Opens a Teletext menu while
watching live TV.
N Live TV
O Guide
Is a shortcut to view live TV. It
also moves to the current
point in a live TV program
after pausing live TV.
Red
button
Opens a Teletext menu while
watching live TV.
Record
RECORD
Records selected television
program and stores it on the
hard disk drive.
Opens the Television
Program Guide to display
available TV channels and
programs to watch and
record.
F
Rew
REW
(Rewind) Moves the media
backward (press button for
three speeds).
P
Clear
Deletes the selection and
works as the Backspace key
does on a keyboard.
G Replay
REPLAY
Rewinds live or recorded TV
back 8 seconds, or to
beginning of music track or
DVD chapter.
Q Teletext
TELETEXT
Turns Teletext on or off while
in live TV mode. The Teletext
page either replaces the live
TV picture or is displayed
over it; TV sound is still
available.
H
J
Pause
Back
PAUSE
Pauses audio and video tracks
and live or recorded TV
programs.
Returns to the previous
window within Media Center.
R
S
Yellow
button
Opens a Teletext menu while
watching live TV.
Blue
button
Opens a Teletext menu while
watching live TV.
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T
Play
PLAY
Plays the selected media.
Stops the selected media.
A
DVD MENU
TELETEXT
Q
R
B
C
U
V
Stop
Fwd
STOP
FWD
S
T
(Fast-forward) Moves media forward
(press button for three speeds).
D
E
RECORD
REW
PLAY
STOP
FWD
SKIP
W Skip
U
V
Moves media forward — for
example, 30 seconds in videos and
live TV, one music track, or one DVD
chapter.
SKIP
PAUSE
F
REPLAY
G
W
X
Y
Z
More (i)
Displays available information about
a selected media file and displays
more information and options.
H
J
i
X
Y
BACK
MORE
OK
Selects the desired action or window
option. It acts as the Enter key.
OK
K
OK
CH/PG
Up (+) and down (–) change the TV
channel or move pages up and
down, depending on available
options.
L
CH/PG
VOLUME
M
Z
MUTE
AA Mute
AA
AB
Turns sound off. The word Mute is
displayed on the Media Center
screen when Mute is turned on.
LIVE TV
GUIDE
RECORDED TV
N
O
ABC
DEF
AB Recorded
TV
1
2
3
Opens the Recorded TV window.
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
AC 0 to 9,
#, *
Numeric keypad buttons to change
channels or enter text into the Media
Center search or text box.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
AC
7
8
9
0
#
*
AD Enter
Selects the desired action or window
option. In full-screen mode, press
Enter to return to the last channel you
were watching.
CLEAR
PRINT
ENTER
P
AD
AE
AE Print
Prints selected content on the screen.
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Remote Control Operation
Use the remote control to open the Media Center
On/Standby
program; view TV, record TV programs, play previously
recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video.
See “Using the Remote Control” in the Software Guide for
detailed instructions on using the features of the remote
control.
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
LED
To use the remote control, just point it at the HP Digital
Entertainment Center and press a button. Use the remote
control at a maximum distance of 8 meters (26 feet) from
the remote sensor and at a maximum of 45 degrees
(90 degrees total) from the center of the remote sensor.
90˚
~8 meters
The remote control will not operate until the HP Digital
Entertainment Center is powered on and fully booted up.
Indicator
Light
n
Remote operation
Media Center must be in full-screen mode
(or have focus) for consistent remote control
operation. Performance may vary.
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Installing the Remote Control Batteries
1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote
DVD MENU
TV
control.
RADIO MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOS
RECORD
PLAY
STOP
FWD
SKIP
REW
PAUSE
2 Insert the two AA alkaline batteries (provided). Make
sure the battery positive and negative ends are
inserted correctly!
REPLAY
OK
3 Replace the battery cover.
4 Test the remote control by pressing any key.
The indicator light should blink.
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Use only alkaline batteries in the remote.
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18 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Safety Information
Read Instructions before installing or operating your
HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Follow the instructions provided.
Heed all safety warnings and notes.
Chapter Contents:
Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for additional
safety information.
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■ Do not open top cover.
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■ Risk of electric shock.
Please read this important safety
information.
■ No user-serviceable parts inside top cover.
AC Power Safety Warnings
Use the right AC source — The power supply is
To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the
preset for the country/region in which you purchased the telephone network, plug your system into the AC outlet
HP Digital Entertainment Center. If you move to another
country/region, please make sure you check its voltage
requirements before plugging your HP Digital
before connecting it to the DSL/telephone line. Also,
disconnect the DSL/telephone line before unplugging
your system from the AC power outlet.
Entertainment Center into an AC power outlet.
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an
“IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no
direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).
A power cord is included with your HP Digital
Entertainment Center. If another cord is used, use only
a power source and connection appropriate for this
HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Ground your system — To reduce the risk of electric
shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the
power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an
important safety feature. Connect the equipment to a
grounded (earthed) power outlet.
Install the system near an AC outlet. The AC power cord
is your HP Digital Entertainment Center’s main AC
disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all
times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your
system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord
with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
For your safety, be sure that the grounded power outlet
into which you plug the power cord is easily accessible to
the operator and is located as close to the equipment as
possible.
Safety Information 19
Never pull on the cord — Disconnect the HP Digital
Entertainment Center by grasping the plug firmly and
pulling it from the power outlet. Never disconnect the
HP Digital Entertainment Center by pulling the cord.
Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and static
buildup charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
Install your HP Digital Entertainment Center near an outlet
that you can easily reach. Do not allow anything to rest
on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.
Use surge protection — To protect your HP Digital
Entertainment Center and other equipment, connect all
power cords for your system and its peripheral devices
requirements for the grounding electrode. Refer to the
Warranty and Support Guide for additional safety
(such as a printer or scanner) to a surge protection device information.
such as a power strip with surge protection or
Lightning — For added protection of any HP product
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power line surges.
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power
strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability.
Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage
replacement policy so you can replace your equipment if
surge protection fails.
Power lines — An outside antenna should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits.
Use the right power source — Use only a power
source and connection appropriate for this HP Digital
Entertainment Center, as indicated on the label/back
plate of the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected
to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the
electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the
products connected to the cord does not exceed the
rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine
the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.
20 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Installation Overview
This chapter provides information on your system and
describes how to connect your HP Digital Entertainment
Chapter Contents:
Center to your audio/video (AV) equipment in detail. You
may find connection details that won’t be in the basic
Start Here booklet.
The Start Here booklet works with this User’s Guide. Take
a few minutes to look at the Start Here booklet before you
read this chapter. You may find the information you need
there.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center is very versatile
and works with a wide variety of basic, typical, and
advanced multimedia systems.
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Read the important safety information before
you install the HP Digital Entertainment
The installation process is divided into four major areas:
Audio, Video, TV Source In, Network.
The setup can take some time, depending on your system,
and may require additional cables.
Installation Overview 21
System Audio/Video Connections
System Integration
The HP Digital Entertainment Center incorporates many
functions into one unit:
To watch and record TV, video, and audio, you must first
connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your
video, audio, and network sources.
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An Internet connection through a wireless or wired
network, using an Internet service provider (sold
separately), allows the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to access the Television Program Guide and
Internet content sources.
■
To play back audio/video, you must connect the
HP Digital Entertainment Center outputs to your
sound system and TV/display.
■
To record audio/video, you must connect the
HP Digital Entertainment Center inputs to your video
source, such as a cable set-top box, satellite receiver,
or antenna.
■
■
A cable connection from a set-top box or antenna
hookup (sold separately) allows the TV tuner inside
the HP Digital Entertainment Center to select the TV
channels.
■
To update the Television Program Guide and use the
Internet, you must also connect to a home network or
DSL/cable modem.
An infrared transmitter (IR blaster) connection to
a set-top box from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center allows the HP Digital Entertainment Center to
select the set-top box channels from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center remote control.
If your HP Digital Entertainment Center has the dual-tuner
option, each tuner must be connected to the same TV
source. You can connect two cable set-top boxes, or two,
satellite receivers, or an antenna with cable splitter. The
Television Program Guide only supports one TV service
provider channel lineup.
■ Audio outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to your TV speakers or AV receiver allow up
to 7.1 surround sound.
■ Video outputs from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to your TV or AV receiver allow you to watch
TV and to view the HP Digital Entertainment Center
display.
Audio and video output cables from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center can be:
■
Routed through an AV receiver to provide an audio
and video signal to your TV.
■
An FM radio antenna connection allows the FM
tuner inside the HP Digital Entertainment Center to
select the FM radio channels.
Or
■
Routed directly to your TV.
■
The wireless keyboard with trackball or remote
control allows you to operate the HP Digital
Imagine the flow of your television signal into and out of
the HP Digital Entertainment Center. To watch and record
TV, your TV signal (for example, from a satellite) must flow
into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Then, for you to
watch live or recorded TV, the HP Digital Entertainment
Center must send the recorded TV shows out to your TV.
Entertainment Center from the comfort of your couch.
How you connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center into
your system depends on how you want to use it. The
HP Digital Entertainment Center functions as a media
source, with DVD and personal video player/recorders
built in. Your AV receiver or TV functions as your audio/
video output switch.
22 HP Digital Entertainment Center
The following illustration shows the audio and video
signal routed from the satellite or cable receiver source to
the HP Digital Entertainment Center, then through an AV
receiver to your TV:
TV Source
Cable In
Audio
AV
Video
Network Data
Set-top-box Infrared
Transmitter
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Internet
DSL/Cable Modem
or Wireless Router
TV
Source
In
Infrared
Transmitter
Download
TV Program
Guide
Data
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Digital Video
Camcorder
HP Digital Entertainment Center
AV Out
Keyboard
Remote
Control
AV In
AV Receiver
TV or Monitor
Audio/Video flow
Installation Overview 23
System Diagram
(Configurations may vary. Some cables sold separately.)
Back Panel
Cable From Wall
FM Antenna
Surround
Back
Right
Center
Surround
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Back
Front
Left
Front
Right
Left
Subwoofer
WiFi
Antenna
Cable
or Satellite
Set-top box 1
Audio/Video In
Speakers
SCART
adapter
AV RECEIVER IN
*
Audio In 7.1 Multichannel
NOTE: 5.1 systems do not
include “Surr. Back”
connections.
Center
Pr
S-Video Video
Digital
Used to
*
Pb
TV IN
OUT
connect
Y
Surr. Back Surround
Sub
Front
Optical Coaxial
composite
Video Out and
Audio to TVs that only
Choose
one
Choose
one
have a 20-pin SCART input.
Choose one
CD
Composite S-video
Video
Composite
S-video
Coaxial
OUT
or Tape Player
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
L
BACK
ACTIVITY
LINK
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
R
R
SUB
R
VIDEO
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S-VIDEO
TUNER
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
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R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
Wall
Outlet
2
1
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Surge Protector
Line Conditioner
Choose
one
Composite S-video
Router/
Firewall/
Switch
Choose
one
VGA
DVI
MONITOR
DSL/Cable Modem
OUT
Cable
or Satellite
Set-top box 2
NOTE: Connect Set-top box 2 only
Wall
iPod
Ext. HDD
Digital
Camera
Printer
Digital
Video Camcorder
(optional)
Internet
24 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Front Panel
(Configurations may vary. Some cables are sold separately.)
The following illustration shows a typical HP Digital Entertainment Center system front panel installation:
Power
On
CD/DVD
Player/Recorder
HP Personal
Media Drive
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
KEYBOARD
CONNECT
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
MMC / SD
FRONT INPUT
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
1394
MS / MS PRO
MMC / SD
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
DV IN HEADPHONES MIC IN
HEADPHONES MIC IN
1394
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
MS / MS PRO
FRONT INPUT
DV IN
Media Info
Display
USB 2.0
(x2)
Choose
one
Card Readers:
SmartMedia/xD,
MMC/SD,
Video
(Composite)
S-video
1394
CompactFlash I/II,
Microdrive
MS/MS Pro
Analog
Video Camera
Digital
Video
Camera
Digital
Camera
Installation Overview 25
Installation Guidelines
To enhance the performance and extend the life of your
HP Digital Entertainment Center:
■
Put your HP Digital Entertainment Center into
Standby when not in use. In Standby, the
On/Standby button is lit amber. Preset recordings
only start when the HP Digital Entertainment Center
is on or in Standby.
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■
■
Adjust only those controls that are described in the
operating instructions.
An open-back is required for adequate
cooling when installing your HP Digital
Entertainment Center in an AV cabinet.
Do not open your HP Digital Entertainment Center
cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If
your HP Digital Entertainment Center is not operating
properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact
your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider.
■
■
Keep your HP Digital Entertainment Center in a
well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat,
or moisture.
Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions such as
equipment or papers. The HP Digital Entertainment
Center automatically turns off if it gets too hot.
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Leave slots and openings in the HP Digital
Entertainment Center cabinet open for
ventilation. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. Never push objects of
any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.
432 mm
17 in
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Choosing an HP Digital Entertainment
Center setup location
412.75 mm
16.25 in
If you intend to connect your HP Digital Entertainment
Center to your TV, a set-top box, or a surround sound
system, HP recommends that you choose a clear working
area with easy access to the connectors of these devices.
If your TV is wall-mounted, make sure that you have
access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to
connect it to the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
114.3 mm
4.5 in
■
■
This product is heavy. Exercise caution when lifting
or moving.
Place your HP Digital Entertainment Center on a
stable, supported surface. Do not drop or place it
on an unstable surface.
26 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Placement and Ventilation Requirements
Cabinet Front
.
IMPORTANT: Use an open cabinet or shelves for best
operation of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Do not
cover vents on top, back and sides of the unit.
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If you choose to use a cabinet with front doors, you must
Failure to follow these ventilation
leave the doors open when the HP Digital Entertainment
requirements could cause the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to malfunction.
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Installation Overview 27
Cabinet Back
The back of the AV cabinet should be open for best
operation.
If the AV cabinet has a back, the back must have a
hole behind the HP Digital Entertainment Center, for
air circulation, with a minimum open area of 48.3 cm
(19 inches) wide by 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) high.
See the following illustration.
48.3 cm
(19 in)
minimum
Back
View
Cabinet
5.08 cm (2 in) minimum
2.54 cm
(1 in)
minimum
2.54 cm
(1 in)
minimum
16.5 cm
(6.5 in)
minimum
NOTE: These clearances are
required for proper
ventilation.
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Wall Clearance
The HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel must be
at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) from the wall.
10.02 cm
Cabinet
(4 in)
minimum
HP Digital
Entertainment Center
Wall
Back of
cabinet
Side View
28 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Basic Setup
Follow the steps in the Start Here booklet to set up the
Some peripheral devices, such as a digital video camera,
can be plugged into the connectors on the back panel or
the front panel (behind lower doors) of the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Most of the hardware devices such as the monitor and
printer can be connected at the back panel of the
HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Setting Up the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
The basic steps to set up the HP Digital Entertainment
Center are in the Start Here booklet as follows. Your
system may be different. See the referenced sections for
detailed information on each step.
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Read the important safety information before
you install the HP Digital Entertainment
Before you begin:
■
■
■
Refer to the Start Here booklet as a guide to connect
your HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Required steps
1 Unpack the box contents.
Identify the items included with your HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
a Audio In (optional)
b Audio Out (to TV, AV receiver, speakers)
b Identify equipment you will need that is not
c
Digital Audio Out
supplied.
c
Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center where
you can easily reach the back panel.
2 Determine how you will connect the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to your system.
Installation Overview 29
5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In
11 Turn on all equipment, and then turn on the
HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Starting the
a Connect the Cable/Antenna In.
b Connect the Source 1 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite
receiver 1.
a Follow the onscreen instructions.
b Set up Media Center.
c
Connect the Source 2 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite
receiver 2 (select models only).
13 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect any additional rear panel devices.
d Connect the Infrared Transmitter 1 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
e Connect the Infrared Transmitter 2 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2
(select models only).
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
14 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect front panel devices.
a DSL/cable modem to Internet (Ethernet)
b Wireless antenna
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
8 Pull the tab on the keyboard to activate the batteries.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
c
10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat,
stable surface with the following clearances:
d Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).
■
■
■
Top: 5.08 cm (2 inches)
Side: 2.54 cm (1 inch)
Back: Open cabinet
Begin using your system. See the Software Guide.
30 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Inventory
The following items are supplied with the HP Digital Entertainment Center:
Name
Picture
Description
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center unit
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Keyboard
Remote control
Cables
FM antenna
Wi-Fi antenna
Documentation
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Installation Overview 31
Cables Included
Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following cables and adapters.
Cable
Name
Description
Stereo
RCA, red and white ends. Used for Audio Out.
Coaxial digital audio
Video (Composite)
S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.
RCA, yellow ends. Used for composite Video Out or TV Source In
connector.
Infrared Transmitter (2)
Coaxial
IR Blaster cable. Used for set-top boxes.
Used for TV source input from cable set-top boxes or antennas.
SCART adapter
AC Power
Used to connected composite Video Out and audio to TVs that only
have a 20-pin SCART input.
Black AC power cord. Used to supply electricity to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Additional cables are sold separately. See “Optional Cables Not Included” on page 33 for additional cables that you
may need.
32 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Optional Cables Not Included
You might need the following extra cables (these items are sold separately).
Cable
Name
Max quantity
Description
Stereo and Video
(Composite)
4
RCA: Red, white, yellow ends. Used for
TV Source In connector.
Stereo
DVI-D
8
1
RCA: Red and white ends. Used for
Audio In/Out connectors.
Digital video out. Connect to DVI-I or
DVI-D input of the HDTV- capable TV or
monitor.
S-video
4
Y/C, 4-pin. Plug cable into an S-video
connector such as S-video Video Out or
TV Source In connector.
S-video to composite
video adapter
1
1
Used with TV source input 2 composite
video input.
VGA
15-pin, D-sub Analog. Used for monitor
or HDTV capable TV.
Optical digital audio
1
S/PDIF. Used for Digital Audio Out.
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
digital video in/out
1
1
IEEE 1394 4-pin to 6-pin (back).
IEEE 1394 4-pin to 4-pin (front).
USB
6
USB 2.0. Used for peripheral device
connectors.
Ethernet RJ-45
Coaxial
1
Ethernet 10/100/1000. Used for
broadband Internet connection.
Extra lengths
Used for TV source input from cable
set-top boxes or antennas.
Installation Overview 33
Additional equipment
You must have the following items to set up and properly
operate your HP Digital Entertainment Center and system
(these items are sold separately):
■
Broadband Internet equipment such as:
■
Cable/DSL modem (working connection required
for Media Center features, such as downloading
the Television Program Guide)
■
Audio system equipment such as:
■
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g network
■
■
■
■
AV receiver with speakers
Powered speakers
TV speakers
■
Clean AC power (surge protector/line conditioner
recommended)
Additional equipment and cables are sold separately.
Monitor speakers
You may also need the following items (sold separately;
available at electronics stores) to fully set up your
HP Digital Entertainment Center, depending on your
system audio and video requirements:
■
Video equipment such as:
■
■
■
■
Monitor
TV
Video projector
■
Video output from cable/satellite box or antenna
■
Audio Y adapters, mini-plug to 2 RCA-plugs
(for powered speakers).
Connecting cables
Observe the following guidelines:
■
Do not plug in the HP Digital Entertainment Center
until all connecting cables are installed.
■
■
Connect cables firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Match the color codes, for instance:
yellow — video, white — left, red — right.
■
Turn off power to all other equipment before
connecting cables.
34 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Connecting Audio
The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many
different audio options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations.
Chapter Contents:
This chapter describes the most typical, and some
advanced, audio setup options for connecting Audio Out
and Audio In. To connect TV Source In audio and video,
Your system may have different components. Speakers,
AV receivers, and other equipment are sold separately.
Refer to the product documentation for these products.
Stereo
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Connecting Audio 35
Audio Overview
Audio Output Connectors
Digital Audio Out
Audio Out
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
BACK
ACTIVITY
LINK
L
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
R
R
SUB
R
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
TUNER
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
10/ 100/ 1000
R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
2
1
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
Connector
Name
Color
Description
Cable
SURROUND
BACK
L
Surround
Back
Brown: Left
Beige: Right
Rear speakers in a multichannel audio
eight speaker system (7.1).
R
SURROUND
L
Surround
Blue: Left
Gray: Right
Side speakers in a multichannel audio
six or eight speaker system (4.1, 5.1,
6.1, 7.1).
R
CENTER
Center
Subwoofer
Green: Center
Purple: Subwoofer
Center speaker and subwoofer in a
multichannel audio system (5.1, 6.1, 7.1).
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
L
Front
White: Left
Red: Right
Stereo speakers or front speakers in a
multichannel audio system
(2.0, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1).
R
Coaxial
Digital Audio
Out
Orange
Gray
Coaxial S/PDIF 5.1 only.
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
Optical
Digital Audio
Out
Optical S/PDIF 5.1 only.
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
36 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Sound Connector Jacks
The audio connectors are RCA-type jacks that connect
from the back of your HP Digital Entertainment Center to
a TV, powered speakers, or an AV receiver.
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The HP Digital Entertainment Center has separate Audio
In connections (analog).
If your audio equipment has multiple input
and output connections, then it has front
panel input and output switches.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two Digital
Audio Out connections (S/PDIF) that are coaxial and
optical. Use analog Audio 7.1 Pre-out or Digital Audio
Out connectors, but not both. Use only one Digital Audio
Out connector at a time.
You must select the correct input and output
from the audio equipment front panel or
remote control to hear sound and see video.
The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not have Digital
Audio In connections.
Speaker Types
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker
system (sold separately).
Audio amplifiers
The HP Digital Entertainment Center does not supply an
amplified audio signal. You can connect the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to:
A multichannel audio speaker system has a subwoofer,
left-right front, and left-right surround channels. The system
may also include a left-right surround back channel and a
center speaker. Surround back speakers are included in
more advanced 7.1 systems. A subwoofer provides
enhanced bass sounds.
■
Passive speakers connected through a home audio
system. A home audio system does not require active
speakers because the receiver provides
amplification.
The “.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1
channels refer to an eight-speaker mode and uses two
front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right),
two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a
subwoofer.
■
Active (powered) speakers directly. An active
speaker system must have its own power cord.
information on speaker arrangements.
Connecting Audio 37
Speaker Configurations
You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for the following supported audio configurations:
Speaker
system
Home audio
system description
Recommended arrangement
See:
TV Display
2 (stereo)
Two speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
Or
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
TV Display
2.1
4.1
Two speakers: Left
Subwoofer
speaker, right speaker
One subwoofer
Or
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
TV Display
Subwoofer
Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
Front right
speaker
Front left
speaker
Two side speakers:
Or
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker
Surround
left speaker
Surround
right speaker
One subwoofer
Center
5.1
Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
Subwoofer
TV Display
speaker
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Two side speakers:
Or
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker
One center speaker
One subwoofer
Surround
left speaker
Surround
right speaker
38 HP Digital Entertainment Center
Speaker
system
Home audio
system description
Recommended arrangement
See:
TV Display
6.1
Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
If your 6.1 AV receiver
has only 5.1 (6) inputs,
see the following:
Subwoofer
Center
speaker
Two side speakers:
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
One rear surround
back speaker
Or
One center speaker
One subwoofer
Surround
left speaker
Surround
right speaker
Surround back speaker
TV Display
7.1
Two front speakers: Left
speaker, right speaker
Subwoofer
Center
speaker
Two side speakers:
Or
surround left speaker,
surround right speaker
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Two rear speakers:
surround back left
speaker, surround back
right speaker
If your 7.1 AV receiver
has only five inputs, see
Surround
left speaker
Surround
right speaker
One center speaker
One subwoofer
Surround back
right speaker
Surround back
left speaker
Digital
audio 5.1
Digital speakers or
digital input connector
on the audio system
Center
Subwoofer
TV Display
speaker
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Or
Surround
left speaker
Surround
right speaker
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Typical Audio Connection
Select the configuration that most closely matches your
home system.
You can set up your HP Digital Entertainment Center for
the following supported audio configurations:
Audio system
Description
See:
TV
TV, monitor or display direct audio
connection with two speakers
AV receiver
Home stereo or home theater audio system
with AV receiver and passive speakers
Powered speakers
Audio system with active speakers
FM
FM Tuner In
Headphones
Speakers are muted on headphone
connection
Then see:
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TV Audio Connection
You can connect your TV, monitor, or display audio
directly to your HP Digital Entertainment Center for
two-speaker sound.
If your TV has multiple inputs, you can use your TV as a
switch for audio and video.
Connecting TV Audio
To connect the audio directly to a TV or monitor:
Refer to the Start Here booklet that came with the
HP Digital Entertainment Center.
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Connect an RCA stereo cable (White: Left;
Red: Right) from the HP Digital Entertainment Center
back panel Audio Out connector to a TV Audio In
connector.
For additional information on connecting the speakers,
refer to the documentation that came with your speakers
and AV receiver.
The following diagram shows a basic TV audio installation:
TV
TV
AUDIO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
SCART
adapter
*
Used to connect
*
audio and video to
Choose one
TVs that only have a
20-pin SCART input.
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
ACTIVITY
LINK
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
L
BACK
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75
Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
R
R
R
SUB
R
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
TUNER
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
10/ 100/ 1000
R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
2
1
AUDIO
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
OUT
Basic TV audio setup (2.0)
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AV Receiver Audio Connection
You can connect your HP Digital Entertainment Center to
your home stereo or home theater multichannel AV
Select the configuration that most closely
receivers or audio amplifiers using your existing
matches your home system. See:
speakers.
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You can also connect video through your AV
receiver or to your TV directly.
You can also use a digital connection.
AV Receiver Equipment Overview
You can connect audio and video from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center, through an AV receiver, to the TV
input.
Use the 2.1 configuration for multichannel AV receivers
that have only left and right audio inputs.
Connecting a home stereo to an HP Digital Entertainment
Center typically requires audio cables that are long
enough to connect from the HP Digital Entertainment
Center to the stereo or AV receiver. Additional cables are
sold separately.
Use this method to connect AV receivers or audio-only
home receiver/amplifiers that have standard RCA-type
input connectors. You may have to select a front
panel button on your AV receiver to switch
audio inputs to hear sound.
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2.0 Home Stereo Installation
The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.0) This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may
speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers
connected through a home stereo standard left and right
input.
be different.
AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be
labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.
AUDIO IN
L
R
2 Channel
AV Receiver
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
L
ACTIVITY
LINK
BACK
VIDEO
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
TUNER
R
R
R
SUB
R
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
10/ 100/ 1000
R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
2
1
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
2.0 audio system connection
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2.1 Home Stereo Installation
The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1)
speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers
connected through a home stereo standard left and right
input.
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Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer
output without a subwoofer input; in this
case, you do not need to connect the
subwoofer output from the HP Digital
Entertainment Center. Refer to your AV
receiver product documentation.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may
be different. Use this configuration for multichannel AV
receivers that only have left and right audio inputs.
AV receiver/amplifier audio input connectors may be
labeled CD, DVD, or DVD In.
AUDIO IN
L
R
2.1 Channel
AV Receiver
AUDIO IN
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS LAN
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
802.11 b/g
SURROUND SURROUND CENTER
FRONT
L
BACK
ACTIVITY
LINK
VIDEO
L
L
TV SOURCE
L
1
2
IN
TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN
DVI
R
DUAL
75Ω
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
TUNER
R
R
R
SUB
R
S-VIDEO
VGA
WOOFER
TV SOURCE
COAXIAL
10/ 100/ 1000
R
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
OPTICAL
2
1
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
HI SPEED USB 2.0
1394 ETHERNET
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
2.1 multichannel audio system connection
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