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- Page 1 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Help ... 4 Setting Up the PC ... 5 HP Media Center PC Front Connectors... 5 HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors ... 6 Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC ... 9 Connecting to Other Devices ... 10 Connecting the Television Signal ... - Page 4 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide...
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Page 5: Before Getting Started
Using a video game console If you are using a video game console device, HP recommends that you connect it directly to your display device using video signal switching hardware (not included) or connect it to a separate TV, rather than connecting it directly to the PC. -
Page 6: Utility Programs
PC to the electrical power system. Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950). -
Page 7: Connecting To The Internet
Follow the onscreen instructions to select an ISP and set up Internet service. Simply connect the HP peripheral product and turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use. Easy Internet Sign-up or Internet Services... -
Page 8: Protecting The Pc
PC. The following pages in this section. ■ HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide application recovery and System Restore. System Restore is a software that creates restore points, a memory of the system file settings on the PC at a particular point in time. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Pc
PC, and to find out about some setup alternatives. HP Media Center PC Front Connectors Connector Icon/label S-Video 2... -
Page 10: Hp Media Center Pc Rear Connectors
Printer (parallel) (select models only) Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector for video cameras and other high-speed devices 1394 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide... - Page 11 Connector Icon/label ETHERNET Center Rear Side S-video Description and function Ethernet LAN connector The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your PC to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.
- Page 12 Connector HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Icon/label Description and function Composite Video In from set-top box connector (yellow) Composite Video Left audio input from set-top box connector (white) L audio Right audio input from set-top box connector (red)
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Page 13: Connecting A Digital Video Camera To The Pc
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC When connecting an analog camera to the PC, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front of the PC. The following instructions only apply to digital cameras. See the documentation that came with your digital camera or your digital video camera. -
Page 14: Connecting To Other Devices
Connecting to Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your HP Media Center PC by using USB or FireWire ports. You can connect peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, video camera, digital camera, memory card reader, and PDA... -
Page 15: Connecting The Television Signal
Connecting the Television Signal Using TV Cables Your HP Media Center PC includes video and audio cables to connect the television signals. Use video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the HP Media Center PC to ■ the TV TV signal source video in to the HP Media ■... - Page 16 Cable You may need to purchase extra cables separately. Your HP Media Center PC box may not include all the cables you need for your PC setup and may vary by model. For example, you may want to use an S-video cable to connect the TV Out on the PC to your TV, if your TV has an S-video input connector.
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Page 17: Connecting The Tv Signal Source
Audio In left (white) connector on the back of the PC, if you are using a set-top box with S-video or composite video output. Refer to “HP Media Center PC Front Connectors” on page 5. You must also connect the Remote Emitter cable if you are using a set-top box. - Page 18 Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) If your HP Media Center PC has the dual tuner option, you must connect a second set of inputs if you are using a cable or satellite set-top box. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable...
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Page 19: Connecting The Remote Sensor
Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program. If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) into connector (1) on the back of the remote sensor, otherwise... -
Page 20: Connecting The Tv Signal Source When You Have An Existing Setup
Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the PC. Existing setup HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Add the PC with a splitter Wall Cable outlet... - Page 21 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.
- Page 22 Connect an additional cable: ■ ■ HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Using S-video (not included): Connect an additional S-video cable to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. Plug the other end of the cable into the S-video In connector on the back of the PC.
- Page 23 Existing setup Add the PC Wall Cable outlet Set-top box/Satellite In Set-top box/Satellite Out S-video or composite cable VCR In G VCR Out TV In Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter S-video In on back of PC Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/Second output O R-Audio...
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Page 24: Using The Tv As A Monitor
If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable, and depending on the jacks on the back of your PC, you may also need an S- video adapter cable. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide... - Page 25 Connecting to a TV Turn off the PC. Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks on your TV. If your TV has a composite video input jack and your PC has a composite video output jack, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In jack on the TV and to the composite video out jack (D) on the back of...
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Page 26: Using The Media Center Setup Wizard For Optional Setup Of Your Tv Display
Settings and continue, and then click different for your PC. Next. Do not select the option Preview Automatic Adjustment. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide If you choose the option Composite or S-video, click Next, and then continue with step 4 that follows. -
Page 27: Changing The Display For A Geforce Graphics Card
Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card Follow the “Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display” on page 22. Click the GeForce tab. Click TV Settings. Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card Follow the “Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display”... -
Page 28: Changing The Display For An Ati Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card
Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display” on page 22. Right-click desktop and then select ATI Catalyst Control Center. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button to open the display control window. Click the Displays Manager button. The Desktop and Display Setup window appears on the right side of the window. - Page 29 Viewing the PC image on the TV To view your PC image on the TV: Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the PC. Turn on the TV. Make sure the Video input setting is selected, not the TV setting.
- Page 30 Click the Current Display drop-down list and then select Analog Display or Digital Display. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.
- Page 31 Enabling and Disabling the TV option using the ATI Displays Graphics Card When you want to disconnect the TV from the PC, you may need to disable the TV option to return your PC display to its original resolution. To enable or disable the TV option to view your PC image on the original display: Right-click an empty area of the screen, and choose Properties.
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Page 32: Changing Your Display Using Windows Xp
Display. Select your display settings, and then click Apply to save your changes. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Turn off the TV and the PC. Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. -
Page 33: Configuring Speaker And Sound Options
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options HP Media Center PCs support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your PC for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker system to the PC, and then configure the audio software for sound output. - Page 34 Type 6 is six connectors Type S is sound card HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Description Your PC may include a sound card. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the sound card on the PC.
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Page 35: Speaker Configurations
Type 6 Type S DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Speaker Configurations You may set up your HP Media Center PC for the following supported configurations: Name Speaker system Headphones None, muted. 2 (stereo) Left speaker, right speaker. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. -
Page 36: Speaker Types
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left-right rear HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Speaker system Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). -
Page 37: Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: Turn off the PC. Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC. -
Page 38: Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. -
Page 39: Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: Turn off the PC. Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC. -
Page 40: Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your PC. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your PC. -
Page 41: Connecting The Pc To A Home Audio System
Turn on the speaker system. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System You can connect your HP Media Center PC to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers using your existing speakers. - Page 42 E: Front speakers (left and right) PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install: 2/2.1 speaker system: 1 Y adapter cable...
- Page 43 5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 6/5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
- Page 44 PC. Type S is sound card ■ HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier.
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Page 45: Connecting Digital Audio
Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you have a sound card and you are connecting your home stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the Digital Out connector on the sound card. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm Y cable to the AV receiver’s digital input connector. -
Page 46: Configuring Audio Output
3 connectors. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with Multi-channel Sound Manager: Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Creative Speaker Settings (sound card) ■ Media Center (all systems) ■ WinDVD Player (all systems) - Page 47 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens with one of five control screens. Sound Effect — Select the environment ■ settings. Equalizer — Equalize the audio ■ frequencies. Speaker Configuration — Select the ■ number of speakers. An Audio Connector Switch indicates the speaker configuration.
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Page 48: Configuring Audio Output With Sound Effect Manager
2.1 Speaker to 7.1 Speaker. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Test the speakers. (If you test using a DVD, you need to configure WinDVD first. See “Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player”... - Page 49 The Sound Effect Manager control screens Sound Effect — selects the Environment and ■ the Equalizer settings. You can select an Environment such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the Equalizer, click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn on the Equalizer.
- Page 50 Digital output off (you can also select Digital-in to Digital-out pass through mode). HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide function for the cable from a list, and then it sets the universal audio jack to perform as the selected function.
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Page 51: Configuring Audio Output With A Sound Card
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers. To configure multichannel audio output for PCs with the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy sound card: Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Choose Creative, SoundBlaster Audigy. -
Page 52: Configuring Audio Output With Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager
Click Sounds, and then Speech and window. Audio Devices (or Sounds and Audio Devices). HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click the Digital Audio button. Select Digital output off (you can also select Digital-in to Digital-out pass through mode). -
Page 53: Configuring The Realtek Hd Sound Effect Manager
The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Sound Effect — selects the Environment and ■ the Equalizer settings. You can select an environment, such as Under Water or Auditorium. To use the Equalizer, click the Power button in the center of the circular equalizer control to turn it on. -
Page 54: Configuring Multi-Streaming Audio
The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager software allows you to listen to two different audio sources on two different speaker sets. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide RealTek HD Digital Input to use the ■ digital audio in connector (select models only). - Page 55 (2.0) to 7.1 (select models only) configurations. Refer to your user documentation for powered speakers or AV receiver setup information. HP Personal Media Drives, or any connected device. Play internal media files through programs such as: Windows Media Player ■...
- Page 56 Click the Multi-streaming not on mute. setting audio button. The dialog box opens. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide A headphone set to the front Headphone Out (green) connector. A microphone to the front Mic In (pink) connector for online conversation.
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Page 57: Configuring Audio For Media Center
Example 2: For Digital Home Entertainment To configure multi-streaming audio output for digital home entertainment with Sound Effect Manager: Connect the audio output connectors to: A headphone set or powered speakers ■ connected to the front Headphone Out (green) connector for stereo music playback. -
Page 58: Configuring Audio For Intervideo Windvd Player
When headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Click the Audio tab. Select Audio Output Configuration. Choose Analog or Digital (S/PDIF). -
Page 59: Resolving Sound Issues
For select models that include a 5.1 or higher speaker system, a headphones connector is located on the right side of the control tower. If the control tower displays HP (for headphones), the headphones are enabled; the sound to the speakers and the subwoofer is muted. -
Page 60: Using The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
Turn on the PC. Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi Console is sold separately) Line Out_3 (orange or yellow) 5.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer... - Page 61 Configuring the sound card software Follow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers to configure multi-channel audio output for PCs. Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs. Choose Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi and then click Creative Console Launcher. The Entertainment Mode window displays.
- Page 62 Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then Smart Recorder. The Smart Recorder window displays. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Connect your audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the sound card (white). Follow steps 1 through 4 of the “Configuring the sound card software”...
- Page 63 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card includes three modes: Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode, and Game Mode. Audio Creation Mode Optimizes the sound card for advanced recording functions. Available features: Recording from several audio sources ■...
- Page 64 Using the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation For additional information on configuring and using the sound card: Click Start on the taskbar. Choose All Programs, Creative, SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation. Click Online Manual. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide...
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Page 65: Using The Pc Hardware
Opens a Web page designed to search the Internet. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Opens an e-mail program. Can be reconfigured to open any Web site or software program. Links to an HP Web site. Using the PC Hardware... - Page 66 Click the Down arrow to the right of the list and choose the button capability. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Label Description Eject 1 Opens or closes upper and lower optical drive trays.
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Page 67: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Use the remote control to open the Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV programs, and play music, movies, or video. Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters (26 feet) from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 22.5 degrees (45 degrees total) from the center of the remote sensor. -
Page 68: Memory Card Reader
Click Start, and then click My Computer. HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the PC, and plug it into the same USB port. -
Page 69: Memory Insertion Guide
Using the memory card reader Insert the media into the correct card slot on the reader until it stops. The activity light (A) on the memory card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. An Autoplay window opens. Select a program to access your files. - Page 70 MultiMedia Card (MMC) Memory Stick (MS) memory card Memory Stick (MS-Pro) memory card SmartMedia (SM) memory card xD media HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Insert the media 4-slot reader location Receptacle edge (holes) C (lower-left) Receptacle edge (holes)
- Page 71 Troubleshooting the memory card reader If you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, try the following: Some cards have a read/write or security ■ switch on the card. Make sure the read/write switch is set to Write Enabled before attempting to write data to it.
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Page 72: Using Your Storage Or Docking Bay
■ Dock a peripheral device, such as a digital ■ camera docking station. Install a special cover (optional) and an HP ■ digital camera and HP digital camera docking station. (Both the HP digital camera and the camera docking station are sold separately.) - Page 73 Installing an HP Camera Docking Station Some HP Media Center PCs include a camera docking bay. This bay is designed to hold an HP camera docking station and some HP digital cameras. The following items are optional and can be purchased separately: Camera docking station ■...
- Page 74 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide...
- Page 75 Place the correct camera docking station lid (D) on top of the PC. Gently guide the edge of the lid into the top of the PC. Place the HP digital camera (E) into the camera docking station. Follow the instructions that came with your camera docking station.
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Page 76: Connecting The Wireless Lan
Connecting the Wireless LAN (Select models only) You can connect the HP Media Center PC to an 802.11b/g wireless network. An external antenna is supplied with your system. You must connect this antenna to connect to the wireless network. You... -
Page 77: Index
audio connector 7 audio connector switch 43 Audio Line Out (powered speakers) 7 digital audio connector 45 retasking (multi-streaming) 50 batteries installing in remote control 63 type for remote control 63 buttons media control or playback 62 cables connecting PC to TV 20 included 11 TV 11 camera docking station, installing 69... - Page 78 6 multi-channel speakers configuring 49 MultiMedia Card (MMC) reader 65 Mute button 62 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide network interface adapter 7 choosing a setup location 1 connecting the remote sensor 15 connecting the TV signal source 13...
- Page 79 Safely Remove Hardware utility 68 safety information 2 ergonomic information 2 scanner, connecting 10 Secure Digital (SD) reader 65 serial port connector 6 settings remote control and remote sensor 64 SmartMedia (SM) reader 65 software installing 4 sound using additional sound cables 1 speaker systems 29 speakers configuring multichannel audio for...
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