Document Outline

• Warnings and Notes
• Table of Contents
• Before You Begin
  • Welcome
  • Benefits and Features
    • Benefits
    • Product features
  • Functional Overview
    • Front Panel
    • Memory Card Reader
    • Back Panel
  • Cleaning the HP Digital Entertainment Center
    • Cleaning the Keyboard and Trackball
  • Keyboard
    • Wireless Keyboard Operation
    • Replacing the Keyboard Batteries
  • Remote Control
    • Remote Control Buttons
    • Remote Control Operation
    • Installing the Remote Control Batteries
• Safety Information
  • AC Power Safety Warnings
• Installation Overview
  • System Audio/Video Connections
    • System Integration
    • System Diagram
      • Back Panel
      • Front Panel
  • Installation Guidelines
    • Placement and Ventilation Requirements
      • Cabinet Front
      • Cabinet Back
      • Wall Clearance
  • Basic Setup
    • Setting Up the HP Digital Entertainment Center
  • Inventory
    • Cables Included
      • Optional Cables Not Included
      • Additional equipment
      • Connecting cables
• Connecting Audio
  • Audio Overview
    • Audio Output Connectors
    • Sound Connector Jacks
    • Speaker Types
      • Audio amplifiers
    • Speaker Configurations
  • Typical Audio Connection
  • TV Audio Connection
    • Connecting TV Audio
  • AV Receiver Audio Connection
    • AV Receiver Equipment Overview
    • 2.0 Home Stereo Installation
    • 2.1 Home Stereo Installation
    • 4.1 Home Theater Audio
    • 5.1 Home Theater Audio
    • 7.1 Home Theater Audio
    • Digital Home Theater Audio
  • Powered Speaker Audio Connection
    • Y adapter cables
    • 2.1 Powered Speakers
    • 4.1 Powered Speakers
    • 5.1 Powered Speakers
    • 7.1 Powered Speakers
    • Digital Powered Speakers
    • Monitor Speakers
  • Audio Out Connections
  • FM Radio Antenna
• Connecting Video Out
  • Video Out Overview
    • Video Out Connection Overview
    • Video Out Connectors
    • Component Video Settings
    • TV Display Overview
    • Audio and Video Switching Overview
    • Using the Remote Control with Your TV
  • Typical Video Out Connections
  • Video Out to TV
  • Video Out from AV Receiver to TV
  • Video Out to Monitor
  • Video Out to TV and Monitor
• Connecting TV Source In
  • TV Source Overview
    • TV Signal Source Overview
      • NTSC Standard TV
      • ATSC high-definition TV
      • Connecting an ATSC antenna
    • Additional HDTV Information
      • What is HDTV?
      • About digital TV in Media Center
    • TV Source Connectors Overview
      • Connecting a set-top box
    • TV Source Connectors
  • Typical TV Source Connections
  • Antenna Connection
    • Antenna (NTSC)
    • Antenna (ATSC)
    • Antenna (NTSC and ATSC)
  • Cable Connection
    • Cable (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)
    • One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)
    • Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers (NTSC) and Antenna (ATSC)
    • Cable Only (NTSC)
    • One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver (NTSC)
    • Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers
  • Satellite Connection
    • One Satellite Receiver (NTSC)
    • Two Satellite Receivers (NTSC)
  • Infrared Transmitter Connection
    • Infrared Transmitter Overview
    • Infrared Transmitter Installation
• Connecting Video Equipment
  • Video Equipment Overview
    • Connectors
    • Video Equipment Connection Overview
      • DVD player
  • Typical Video Equipment Connections
  • VCR Connection
    • VCR Direct In Connection
    • Wall to VCR to TV Using Coaxial Cable
  • Video Camera Connection
    • Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
      • Recognizing the digital video camcorder
    • Connecting an Analog Camcorder
      • Connecting an analog camera for video input (capture)
• Connecting the Network
  • Peripheral Connection Overview
    • Front Panel
    • Back Panel
  • Typical Network Connections
  • Connecting the Wireless Network Antenna
  • Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem
  • Connecting Through a Router
  • USB Device Connection
    • Digital Still Camera
    • Other USB Devices
  • Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive
    • Installing an HP Personal Media Drive
      • Running the HP Personal Media Drive utility
    • Disconnecting an HP Personal Media Drive
• Initial Configuration
  • Starting the HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time
    • Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)
    • Initial Startup
    • Synchronizing the Keyboard
  • Windows Welcome
    • Initial Setup Wait Time
  • Media Center First Run
    • Required Setup
    • Optional Setup
    • If Your Connections Don’t Work
    • Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness
  • Configuring Audio
    • Connecting Headphones
    • Connecting a Microphone
      • Selecting recording devices
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Configuring Audio Output
      • Configuring audio for Media Center
      • Configuring audio for the DVD player
  • Configuring Video
    • Configuring Video Output
    • Dual screen
      • Viewing the screen image on a second display
      • Disabling the dual screen option
      • Disconnecting the TV
    • Adjusting the Desktop Display
    • Adjusting the Display in Media Center
    • DVD Playback
    • Adjusting the Display from the Desktop
    • HDTV Overscan Configuration
    • Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels
    • Tuning the Desktop Display
      • Adjusting the Video Image
  • Configuring the System
    • Configuring the Keyboard Buttons
    • Registering with HP
    • Setting Up Virus Protection
      • Changing the Virus Scan Time for Your Norton Internet Security Program
    • Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center
    • Installing Software
    • Utility Programs
      • HP Settings
      • System utilities
      • Using Standby Mode and Quick Resume Mode
      • Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting
      • Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power Setting
      • Using the Media Center Optimization Utility
• Troubleshooting
  • Problems and Solutions
    • Audio
    • Video
    • System
  • Getting Help
    • Help and Support Center
    • HP Support
    • Warranty and Support Guide
      • HP Web Site Support
      • HP Customer Care
      • Online Guides
      • Application and System Recovery Programs
    • Updates from HP
    • Microsoft Web Site
• Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  • Safeguarding Recorded TV programs
  • Before Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  • Removing the Hard Disk Drive
  • Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
• Index