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... reserved. Hewlett-Packard Company® makes no responsibility for limited viewing uses only. Hewlett-Packard is subject to change without the prior written consent of HP. ii HP Media Center PC User's Guide The information in this document is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in connection with regard to this material, including, but not...
... reserved. Hewlett-Packard Company® makes no responsibility for limited viewing uses only. Hewlett-Packard is subject to change without the prior written consent of HP. ii HP Media Center PC User's Guide The information in this document is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in connection with regard to this material, including, but not...
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... your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 How to Use this Guide 3 Safety and Comfort 3 Where Can I Find Information 4 Getting Help 4 Help and Support 5 HP Utility Programs 5 HP Web Site and HP Support 5 HP Customer Care 5 Online Spotlight 5 Inventory 6 PC and Main Components 6 Media Center Components 6 2.1 Speaker System Components 7 Getting the Most Out of Media Center 8 Setting Up My PC 9 Checklist 9 PC Installation...
... your HP Media Center PC 2 AC Power Safety Warnings 2 How to Use this Guide 3 Safety and Comfort 3 Where Can I Find Information 4 Getting Help 4 Help and Support 5 HP Utility Programs 5 HP Web Site and HP Support 5 HP Customer Care 5 Online Spotlight 5 Inventory 6 PC and Main Components 6 Media Center Components 6 2.1 Speaker System Components 7 Getting the Most Out of Media Center 8 Setting Up My PC 9 Checklist 9 PC Installation...
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...My Pictures 138 Using Remote Control in My Pictures 139 Organizing Your Pictures 140 Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center 141 Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show 142 Rotating pictures 143 Editing pictures 144 Printing Your Pictures ... Stations 165 Listening to Internet Radio 165 Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station 166 Media Center Settings 167 Changing Media Center Settings 167 Changing General Settings 168 Changing TV Settings 169 Changing Other Settings 170 Recording CDs ...to CDs and DVDs ..... 175 Capturing Analog Home Video 177 iv HP Media Center PC User's Guide
...My Pictures 138 Using Remote Control in My Pictures 139 Organizing Your Pictures 140 Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center 141 Viewing Pictures as a Slide Show 142 Rotating pictures 143 Editing pictures 144 Printing Your Pictures ... Stations 165 Listening to Internet Radio 165 Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station 166 Media Center Settings 167 Changing Media Center Settings 167 Changing General Settings 168 Changing TV Settings 169 Changing Other Settings 170 Recording CDs ...to CDs and DVDs ..... 175 Capturing Analog Home Video 177 iv HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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It is simple and easy to enjoy them with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! It allows you to assemble your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. Welcome 1 This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, and powerful 3-D graphics capability. Whether...
It is simple and easy to enjoy them with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! It allows you to assemble your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. Welcome 1 This PC includes an impressive sound system, a DVD+RW/+R player, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, and powerful 3-D graphics capability. Whether...
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... correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your HP Media Center PC. Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone network, plug your system has a grounded plug. The PC is not user-serviceable. AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you ...you move to avoid the risk of an electric shock from the telephone system before plugging your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide To reduce the possibility of electrical shock. Do not operate the computer with a voltage select switch ...
... correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your HP Media Center PC. Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone network, plug your system has a grounded plug. The PC is not user-serviceable. AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you ...you move to avoid the risk of an electric shock from the telephone system before plugging your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide To reduce the possibility of electrical shock. Do not operate the computer with a voltage select switch ...
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...Where Can I Find Information? Program Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for many software programs is available at the same time.) Product name: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of... the keyboard, or click Start on page 209. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to connect your Media Center PC. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of your PC here. (To open the HP Pavilion Support Information window, press the Ctrl key, the Alt...
...Where Can I Find Information? Program Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for many software programs is available at the same time.) Product name: HP Media Center PC Model number _____ Serial number: ____________ _____ Service ID __________ Date of... the keyboard, or click Start on page 209. Click HP Instant Support (select models only) to connect your Media Center PC. Warranty & Support Guide lists the terms of your PC here. (To open the HP Pavilion Support Information window, press the Ctrl key, the Alt...
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... control M 10' Coaxial cable N S-video to write donw your product informatino fro fuutre rerfeence. Please taakmeoment to composite video adapter O Composite video cable P Remote Sensor 6 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Inventory PC and Main Components Media Center Components n Components may vary by model. guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open...
... control M 10' Coaxial cable N S-video to write donw your product informatino fro fuutre rerfeence. Please taakmeoment to composite video adapter O Composite video cable P Remote Sensor 6 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Inventory PC and Main Components Media Center Components n Components may vary by model. guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open...
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If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27. A D B E F C A 2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached) B 2.1 Klipsch Speakers C 2.1 Klipsch Speaker cables D 2.1 Altec Lansing Subwoofer E 2.1 Altec Lansing Speakers (speaker cables are attached) Inventory 7 2.1 Speaker System Components Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers.
If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27. A D B E F C A 2.1 Klipsch Subwoofer (power cord attached) B 2.1 Klipsch Speakers C 2.1 Klipsch Speaker cables D 2.1 Altec Lansing Subwoofer E 2.1 Altec Lansing Speakers (speaker cables are attached) Inventory 7 2.1 Speaker System Components Your Media Center PC came with either the Klipsch or Altec Lansing set of 2.1 Speakers.
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... into the remote sensor and attached to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is set up correctly. n Connections to the Internet and to...
... into the remote sensor and attached to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present. ■ PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection. ■ PC is set up correctly. n Connections to the Internet and to...
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Front of PC (Features and Locations May Vary) A B C D E F G H A 1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button B 2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button C Media Center Shortcut buttons (see following page for more information) D 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader) E Diskette (floppy) drive F On button with power indicator light G Hard disk activity indicator light H Front connector ports (see following page for more information) 10 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
Front of PC (Features and Locations May Vary) A B C D E F G H A 1st Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button B 2nd Optical (CD or DVD+RW/+R) drive Eject button C Media Center Shortcut buttons (see following page for more information) D 7-In-1 memory card reader (Some PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader) E Diskette (floppy) drive F On button with power indicator light G Hard disk activity indicator light H Front connector ports (see following page for more information) 10 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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... watch or record. Opens the My Videos window in Media Center where you can search for a TV program to your videos. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center where you can browse your picture files and play back your music CDs. Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the...
... watch or record. Opens the My Videos window in Media Center where you can search for a TV program to your videos. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center where you can browse your picture files and play back your music CDs. Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the...
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A S-video Input_2 connector B Composite video Input_2 connector (yellow) C Left Audio Input_2 connector (white) D Right Audio Input_2 connector (red) E FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector F 2 USB 2.0 ports G Headphone (Audio Out) connector (green) H Microphone connector (pink) 12 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Front connector ports (Features and Locations May Vary) n A B C DE F GH Location and number of connectors may vary by model.
A S-video Input_2 connector B Composite video Input_2 connector (yellow) C Left Audio Input_2 connector (white) D Right Audio Input_2 connector (red) E FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector F 2 USB 2.0 ports G Headphone (Audio Out) connector (green) H Microphone connector (pink) 12 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Front connector ports (Features and Locations May Vary) n A B C DE F GH Location and number of connectors may vary by model.
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Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the documentation that came with the PC. Refer to the PC.
Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the documentation that came with the PC. Refer to the PC.
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Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your LAN (local area network) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port (LAN) The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) connects to your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your LAN (local area network) hub or any broadband connection. 1 Plug a network cable into the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the back of the PC. 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or 100BaseT port on the network hub. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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... Only) 1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the S-VID IN (C) connector on the back of the PC. You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Plug the other end of the cable into your set-top box, VCR, or other device... a coaxial cable from your TV antenna or from your set-top box or VCR into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to composite video adapter cable and the composite video cable. Connecting the Signal Source This section describes connecting the signal...
... Only) 1 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the S-VID IN (C) connector on the back of the PC. You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Plug the other end of the cable into your set-top box, VCR, or other device... a coaxial cable from your TV antenna or from your set-top box or VCR into the TV/RF-IN (D) connector on the back of the PC, and then turn the connector to composite video adapter cable and the composite video cable. Connecting the Signal Source This section describes connecting the signal...
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... of the cable into the TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on page 45. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide Connecting the TV 1 Plug a cable into the TV IN (Video In or Video Input) connector on your TV set. 4 Be sure to composite...
... of the cable into the TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on page 45. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide Connecting the TV 1 Plug a cable into the TV IN (Video In or Video Input) connector on your TV set. 4 Be sure to composite...
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...monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable to connect the TV to the PC. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it to the input of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included...; Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. This allows the PC to change the channel on your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide To view your images from your set-top box or satellite box. Wall to...
...monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable to connect the TV to the PC. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it to the input of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included...; Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. This allows the PC to change the channel on your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide To view your images from your set-top box or satellite box. Wall to...
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... back of the cable to the S-video to composite video adapter cable; Plug the other end of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the set-top box or... satellite box. Connect the other end of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of the cable into the Audio in right (red...cable to a second output on your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-video ...
... back of the cable to the S-video to composite video adapter cable; Plug the other end of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the set-top box or... satellite box. Connect the other end of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of the cable into the Audio in right (red...cable to a second output on your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR and TV Using S-video ...
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... steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the Displays tab. 8 Select the on/off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide Enabling TV... Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to view Media Center using your TV. Skip these steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an ...
... steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties. 5 Click Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Click the Displays tab. 8 Select the on/off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide Enabling TV... Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to view Media Center using your TV. Skip these steps if you have Media Center open , close it . 4 Right-click an ...
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E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide C Line out (lime green) connects to a microphone. Setting up digital speaker output 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Creative, Sound Blaster Audigy... such as the 5.1 speaker system. A B C D E F A Line out (light orange) for more information. Refer to "5.1 Speaker System" on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. D Microphone Mic (pink) connects to an active stereo or multi-channel speaker...
E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide C Line out (lime green) connects to a microphone. Setting up digital speaker output 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Creative, Sound Blaster Audigy... such as the 5.1 speaker system. A B C D E F A Line out (light orange) for more information. Refer to "5.1 Speaker System" on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. D Microphone Mic (pink) connects to an active stereo or multi-channel speaker...