User manual HP DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

[. . . ] HP Digital Entertainment Center User's Guide The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty 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. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. [. . . ] Use the VGA or DVI Video Out connectors. 2 Connect your TV to the HP Digital Entertainment Center back panel. Use the Video (composite), S-video, or component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Out connectors. Video (composite) S-video Component (Y, Pb, Pr) 3 After initial turn-on, you will need to activate dual displays. See "Dual screen" on page 134. For a monitor, choose one of the following Video Out connectors and cables: VGA DVI You can use the following combinations to connect your TV and monitor: Display VGA Use with Video (composite) S-video Component (Y, Pb, Pr) DVI Video (composite) S-video Component (Y, Pb, Pr) VGA If the Video Out S-video and Video (composite) connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically. You must restart; press and hold down the power button for four seconds to restart your HP Digital Entertainment Center to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver. n DVI You cannot view any combination of Video (composite), S-video, Component (Y, Pb, Pr) at the same time with dual displays. Equipment: The TV, monitor, and some cables may not be included with the HP Digital Entertainment Center. See the documentation that came with your TV and monitor. Configuration: You can adjust the TV and monitor displays, after initial turn on, using the Media Center. See "Initial Configuration" on page 121. Component video output requires specific configurations for certain display types and resolutions. Go to your model number page at http://www. hp. com/support for instructions on using component video. n Connecting Video Out 71 Connecting Video Out If your TV or monitor has multiple input connections, select the correct input on the TV or monitor. . n TV IN MONITOR IN VGA DVI S-video Video Component Choose one Choose one AUDIO IN L AUDIO 7. 1 PRE-OUT SURROUND SURROUND BACK L L CENTER FRONT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y WIRELESS LAN 802. 11 b/g ACTIVITY LINK CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN REMOVABLE ANTENNA Pb DVI R TV SOURCE 1 IN L 1 Pr 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AC IN R R R SUB WOOFER R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VGA AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE/ANT. IN TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 OPTICAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2. 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV and monitor out 72 HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source In Chapter Contents: "TV Source Overview" on page 74 "Typical TV Source Connections" on page 77 "Cable Connection" on page 78 "Satellite Connection" on page 84 "Infrared Transmitter Connection" on page 88 "Antenna Connection" on page 92 You connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to an existing setup for your TV signal source. This chapter includes the most typical, and some advanced, input options. The HP Digital Entertainment Center supports many different video source input options, connections, and set-top-box configurations, such as a cable box or satellite receiver. Your home system may have different components. Cable Set-top-box Infrared Transmitter On /Standby HP Digital Entertainment Center z545 For additional information on connecting the cable box or satellite receiver, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment and the Start Here Booklet included. n HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source In 73 Connecting TV Source In This chapter describes how to connect TV source input from a set-top-box such as a cable box or satellite receiver to the HP Digital Entertainment Center. Infrared Transmitter cable installation is also included. TV Source Overview TV Signal Source Overview You must have a TV signal into the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. The back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In: through the Television Program Guide in Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program Guides. The HP Digital Entertainment Center records television and allows you to control the television channels. The HP Digital Entertainment Center has two tuner configurations available: Single tuner TV Source 1 In Dual tuner option TV Source 2 In A single tuner allows you to watch or record one program only. You can have dual TV inputs, if your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes the two TV tuner option. You can watch a show on one channel while Media Center records another show on a different channel. Or you can record two different programs at the same time, using two tuners. For a cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver: use TV Source 1 In or TV Source 2 In (select models only). For an analog cable RF coaxial connector: use cable antenna. A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels. [. . . ] When you call HP Customer Care, have your model number and serial number available. See the keyboard or the Warranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers. Online Guides You can find online guides and information for your HP Digital Entertainment Center. To view online manuals for your HP Digital Entertainment Center, go to the Support Web address that is listed in the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your HP Digital Entertainment Center, and then search for your product name and number. Online manuals are associated with specific HP Digital Entertainment Center model numbers. [. . . ]