User manual HP Z553.SE

[. . . ] HP Digital Entertainment Center User's Guide The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard 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. [. . . ] 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 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. n HP Digital Entertainment Center HP Digital Entertainment Center Connecting TV Source In 75 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 connect a TV signal to the HP Digital Entertainment Center for proper operation. The back panel TV Source connectors are: TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In (select models only) Cable/Antenna In RF TV Sources The back panel connectors are TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In: 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 In. For dual-tuner systems, the Cable/antenna In RF connector splits internally. 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. A set-top cable TV box is provided by your cable TV provider to unscramble premium channels. For Dual Tuner configurations, both TV sources must be of the same type: either cable TV, digital cable TV, satellite TV, or antenna. The TV sources must also have the same, identical channel lineup; for example, if you are using two satellite TV sources they must provide the exact same channels. All TV viewing and scheduling is provided through the Television Program Guide in Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program Guides. 76 HP Digital Entertainment Center Your standard television set-top box has one or more of the following video output connectors and cables: The type of video cable you need depends on your set-top box: Coaxial (RF) Video (composite) S-video Do not switch video types such as connecting S-video In to TV Source 1 and Composite Video In to TV Source 2 or a Coaxial In and a Composite Out. Not all set-top boxes and AV receivers support signal conversion. If your set-top box has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable to connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your set-top box. An S-video cable provides separate color and black-and-white image signals, and delivers a sharper image than a composite video cable. If your set-top box has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable. If you are connecting dual set-top box sources to the HP Digital Entertainment Center dual tuner with a composite video connection, use a composite to S-video adapter (sold separately) on TV Source 2 in. You may need other or additional cables, depending on your TV signal source. Connecting TV Source In 77 Connecting TV Source In TV Source Connectors Overview TV Source Connectors (Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately. ) AUDIO IN L AUDIO 7. 1 PRE-OUT SURROUND SURROUND BACK L L CENTER FRONT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA 802. 11 b/g ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN Do Not Remove Pb Pr TV SOURCE 1 IN DVI R L 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AC IN R R R SUB WOOFER R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VGA AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DUAL TUNER 75 COAXIAL TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 R AUDIO L S-VIDEO OPTICAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2. 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT Item TV SOURCE 1 R L Connector Audio TV Source 1 In Type RCA jacks Color White: Left Red: Right Cable AUDIO Video (composite) TV Source 1 In VIDEO S-VIDEO RCA jack Yellow S-video (4-pin) TV Source 1 In VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE/ANT. IN FM A Y/C video Analog 4-pin Coaxial Black DUAL TUNER Cable/Antenna In With internal splitter to dual-tuners Audio TV Source 2 In (Select models only) Silver TV SOURCE 2 RCA jacks White: Left Red: Right R AUDIO 2 IN L S-VIDEO S-video TV Source 2 In (select models only) Infrared Transmitter Out Y/C video Analog 4-pin 2 ports: 3. 5 mm (1/8 inch) mini-jacks Black OUT 2 1 Silver 78 HP Digital Entertainment Center Typical TV Source Connections These are only suggested configurations. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: Display/video configuration From antenna Cable directly from the wall (without a cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver) One cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver Two cable TV set-top boxes, or digital cable receivers Satellite One satellite receiver TV source type Antenna Cable Connector TV Antenna In TV Antenna In See: "Antenna" on page 80 "Cable Only" on page 81 TV Source 1 In Or TV Antenna In TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In TV Source 1 In Or TV Antenna In TV Source 1 In TV Source 2 In "One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver" on page 82 "Two Cable TV Boxes, or Two Digital Cable Receivers" on page 84 "One Satellite Receiver" on page 86 "Two Satellite Receivers" on page 88 Two satellite receivers Then see: "Infrared Transmitter Connection" on page 90 (cable TV box, digital cable receiver, or satellite receiver only) "Connecting Video Equipment" on page 95 Connecting TV Source In 79 Connecting TV Source In Antenna Connection (Location, availability, and number of connectors may vary. Some cables are sold separately. ) Antenna : If you are using a broadcast television antenna (sold separately) with no cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to connect the TV signal source: Roof TV Antenna 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your external or internal TV antenna into the TV Antenna In connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. TV ANTENNA IN DUAL TUNER 2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good connection. Coaxial AUDIO IN L AUDIO 7. 1 PRE-OUT SURROUND SURROUND BACK L L CENTER FRONT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA 802. 11 b/g ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN Do Not Remove Pb Pr TV SOURCE 1 IN DVI R L 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AC IN R R R SUB WOOFER R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VGA AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DUAL TUNER 75 COAXIAL TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 R AUDIO L S-VIDEO OPTICAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2. 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source -- TV antenna . 80 HP Digital Entertainment Center If you are using a standard cable without a set-top box or digital cable receiver, do the following to connect the TV signal source: 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from TV ANTENNA IN 2 Gently push the connector to ensure a good connection. . your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant connector on the back of the HP Digital Entertainment Center. This connection supplies the TV signal source for both TV tuners. DUAL TUNER Cable From Wall AUDIO IN L AUDIO 7. 1 PRE-OUT SURROUND SURROUND BACK L L CENTER FRONT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y WIRELESS LAN REMOVABLE ANTENNA 802. 11 b/g ACTIVITY LINK TV ANTENNA IN FM ANTENNA IN Pb TV SOURCE 1 IN DVI R L Pr 100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz AC IN R R R SUB WOOFER R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VGA AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DUAL TUNER 75 COAXIAL TV SOURCE 2 IN COAXIAL 10/ 100/ 1000 R AUDIO L S-VIDEO OPTICAL INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT 2 1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL HI SPEED USB 2. 0 1394 ETHERNET DIGITAL VIDEO OUT TV signal source (cable) Connecting TV Source In 81 Connecting TV Source In Cable Only Do Not Remove One Cable TV Box or Digital Cable Receiver Connect the TV signal source from the standard cable TV set-top box or digital cable receiver (sold separately) into the HP Digital Entertainment Center. [. . . ] Press Enter. 3 Select your country/region from the drop-down list. Press the arrow button next to the list. 4 Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for information about your HP Digital Entertainment Center and your technical support needs. Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting Supplemental information about the HP Digital Entertainment Center and products 1 Connect to the Internet: HP Technical Support You can get help over the telephone from HP. When you call HP Technical Support, 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. [. . . ]