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HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide

6 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideGetting messagesAfter you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again.To read a previou

Before Getting Started 7Setting Up Accounts on Your New PCUser accounts allow you to set the privileges for each user of your PC. For example, you can

8 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideCreating passwordsPasswords help protect your PC and information from unauthorized access and help ensure th

Before Getting Started 9Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PCYou can copy the old PC files to the new PC using media such as

10 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideInstalling SoftwareAfter you turn on the PC the first time and restart it, you can install any software pro

Setting Up the PC 11Setting Up the PCFollow the steps in the setup poster to set up the PC, and then read the topics in this section to find out more

12 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideHP Media Center PC Rear ConnectorsUniversal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect to a mouse, keyboard,

Setting Up the PC 13ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to an

14 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideA/V InAudio 1LPrimary left audio input from set-top box connector (white).NOTE: Audio can be recorded by us

Setting Up the PC 15Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PCThe following instructions only apply to digital cameras.See the documentation that cam

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16 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConnecting to Other DevicesOther peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your HP Media

Connecting the Television Signal 17Connecting the Television SignalUsing TV CablesYour HP Media Center PC includes video and audio cables to connect t

18 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideYou may need to purchase extra cables separately. Your HP Media Center PC box may not include all the cable

Connecting the Television Signal 19Connecting the TV Signal SourceConnect the signal source for the TV by using the TV In coaxial connector or the com

20 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConnecting a dual tuner(Select models only)The HP Media Center PC records television and allows you to cont

Connecting the Television Signal 21Connecting the Remote SensorThe remote sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote contr

22 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConnecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing SetupThis section describes how to connect the PC

Connecting the Television Signal 23Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cableRemove the coaxial cable at the input

24 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideWall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV using S-video cable or composite video cable be

Connecting the Television Signal 25ABDFGHMLKEECABDFGHCJEENOPAdd the PCExisting setupAWallBCable outletC Set-top box/Satellite InD Set-top box/Satellit

Table of Contents iiiTable of ContentsBefore Getting Started... 1PC Setup Tips...

26 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideUsing the TV as a MonitorIf your Media Center PC has TV-out capability (select models only), you can connec

Connecting the Television Signal 27Connecting the PC to a TV1 Turn off the PC.2 Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, dependin

28 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideUsing the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your T V Disp layIf your TV connects to the syste

Connecting the Television Signal 29Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card1 Follow the “Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setu

30 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideChanging the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card1 Follow the “Using the Media Center S

Connecting the Television Signal 31Viewing the PC image on the TV using the GeForce graphics card1 Click the GeForce tab.2 To view the PC image on you

32 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideEnabling and disabling the TV option using the GeForce graphics cardWhen you want to disconnect the TV from

Connecting the Television Signal 33Enabling and disabling the TV option with ATI Catalyst Control CenterWhen you want to disconnect the TV from the PC

34 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideChanging Your Display Using Windows XP1 Right-click a free area of the Windows desktop, and choose Properti

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 35Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsHP Media Center PCs support many different audio options, sound connectio

iv HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options... 35Sound Connector Types...

36 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideUse the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as shown in the installation proc

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37Speaker ConfigurationsYou may set up your HP Media Center PC for the following supported configurations:DMic (

38 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideSpeaker typesSpeakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Refer t

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 39Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio SpeakersTo connect simple left/right stereo active speaker

40 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConnecting 4.1 (4 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio SpeakersTo connect two front speakers, two rear speakers,

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 41Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio SpeakersTo connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a

42 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideThe following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation:Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Au

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 436 Connect the cables to the audio system.7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer

44 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideY adapter cablesMost home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y ada

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 455.1 home audio installationThe following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 6/5.1

Before Getting Started 1Before Getting StartedThis guide can help you get started using your new HP Media Center PC. You may want to browse some of th

46 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide5.1 home audio installation procedureTo connect a six-channel (5.1 speaker) home audio system to the PC:1 T

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47Connecting Digital Audio(Select models only)If you have a sound card and you are connecting your home stereo A

48 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConfiguring Audio OutputYou can configure your speaker’s audio output with the following software. Use the

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 49 Sound Effect — Select the environment settings. Equalizer — Equalize the audio frequencies. Speaker Config

50 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConfiguring Audio Output with Sound Effect ManagerFollow these steps after you have installed and connected

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 51To enable the Audio WizardMake sure the Enable Auto Detection check box is selected to enable the wizard. Clic

52 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideRetasking front-panel connectorsTo retask using the Audio Wizard (type 6 connector):With the Audio Wizard e

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 53Configuring Audio Output with a Sound CardFollow these steps after you have installed and connected your speak

54 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideDisabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional)To disable digital audio output:1 Open t

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 55The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens Sound Effect — selects the Environment and the Equalizer

2 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideImportant Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PCThis product has not been evaluated for connection

56 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConfiguring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect ManagerThe microphone connector is ready t

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 57Audio output overviewThe front-panel audio output is the stereo headphone (green) connector only.The rear-pane

58 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideSetting up multi-streaming audioExample 1: For online gamingTo configure multi-streaming audio output for o

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 59Example 2: For digital home entertainmentTo configure multi-streaming audio output for digital home entertainm

60 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConfiguring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD PlayerFollow these steps after you have installed, connected, and c

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 61Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphonesFor select models that include a 5.1 or higher speaker system

62 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideUsing the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound CardThis section provides an overview of connecting to, configu

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 63Configuring the sound card softwareFollow these steps after you have installed and connected your speakers to

64 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideRecording with the sound cardThe Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources usi

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 65Entertainment ModeOptimizes the sound card for playing movies and music.Available features: Configuring speak

Before Getting Started 3Using the PC with Safety and ComfortBefore you begin using the PC, arrange the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort

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Using the PC Hardware 67Using the PC HardwareUsing the KeyboardYour PC may include a standard keyboard or a wireless keyboard.A standard keyboard conn

68 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideMedia control or playback buttonsCustomizing the keyboard buttons1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose Contr

Using the PC Hardware 69Using the Remote ControlUse the remote control to open the Media Center program, and use it to view TV, record TV programs, pl

70 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideRemote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote controlIf a faint red light doesn’t appear when you

Using the PC Hardware 71Formatting a memory cardIf you have not used the memory card before or the card has become corrupted, you may need to format i

72 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideMemory Insertion GuideA Activity lightB Upper-left slotC Lower-left slotD Upper-right slotE Lower-right slo

Using the PC Hardware 73*Select models only. Not available in all countries/regions.MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +)*Facing upD (upper-right) MultiMediaCar

74 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideTroubleshooting the memory card readerIf you are having problems reading to or writing to a memory card, tr

Using the PC Hardware 75Using Your Storage or Docking BayYour PC may have a storage or docking bay (select models only) on the top of the PC. You can

4 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideTo set up and connect to the Internet:1 Make sure the modem or other Internet access cable is connected.2 Si

76 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideTo install the HP camera docking station:1 Gently press down the CD storage lid and slide it open.2 Place t

Using the PC Hardware 775 Connect the cables: Plug the USB cable into the back of the PC. (The location of USB ports varies by PC model.) Plug the r

78 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideConnecting the Wireless LAN(Select models only)You can connect the HP Media Center PC to an 802.11b/g wirel

Index 79IndexAanalog video cable/adapter 17antivirus, installing program 8audio connector 13audio connector switch 49Audio Line Out 13digital audio co

80 HP Media Center PC Getting Started GuideEequalizerRealtek HD Sound Effect Manager 55Ethernet network hub 13FFireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 12FM In

Index 81RRCA stereo cable 18recordingvideos from digital video camera 15, 43with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager, 56remote controlrange 69type of batt

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