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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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... at ease and in TV capabilities include an Electronic Program Guide which gets updated over the Internet. PC features and contents may vary by model. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! Welcome 1 The built-in full control using the powerful remote control. n The digital camera and the...
... at ease and in TV capabilities include an Electronic Program Guide which gets updated over the Internet. PC features and contents may vary by model. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! Welcome 1 The built-in full control using the powerful remote control. n The digital camera and the...
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...a 115-VAC or 230-VAC power system. Always use in which you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC. If an ESD station is pre-set to a metal part of electrical shock. Always disconnect the modem cord from the AC power...been pre-set for use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide If you move to another country/region, please make sure you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to ...
...a 115-VAC or 230-VAC power system. Always use in which you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC. If an ESD station is pre-set to a metal part of electrical shock. Always disconnect the modem cord from the AC power...been pre-set for use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide If you move to another country/region, please make sure you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to ...
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... Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help over the telephone from HP. Select your country/region from the menu. ■ Media Center Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for your Media Center PC. The Media Center program also includes Help topics about the program. Record Support information for using the Internet. In...
... Support (select models only) to get troubleshooting help over the telephone from HP. Select your country/region from the menu. ■ Media Center Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for your Media Center PC. The Media Center program also includes Help topics about the program. Record Support information for using the Internet. In...
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... OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV CHANNEL/ VOLUME MORE INFO PAGE MUTE 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 CLEAR ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center H L M N O C F J l l P caps lock G A Computer B Power Cord C Modem Cable D Documentation E Wireless Mouse (select models only) F Mouse...SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where 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 ...
... OK LIVE TV RECORDED TV CHANNEL/ VOLUME MORE INFO PAGE MUTE 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 CLEAR ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER hp media center H L M N O C F J l l P caps lock G A Computer B Power Cord C Modem Cable D Documentation E Wireless Mouse (select models only) F Mouse...SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where 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 ...
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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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Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to use the Media Center program; otherwise, many of the program features won't be available to get the most out of Media Center It is best to have the following items completed before trying to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide n Connections to the Internet and to...
Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to use the Media Center program; otherwise, many of the program features won't be available to get the most out of Media Center It is best to have the following items completed before trying to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide 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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... 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 PC. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center. Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center where you can search for a TV program to your videos. Opens the My Videos...
... 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 PC. Opens the My Music Window in Media Center. Opens the My Pictures window in Media Center where you can search for a TV program to your videos. Opens the My Videos...
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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. 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
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If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Refer to the documentation that came with the PC. Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again. 14 HP Media Center PC User's Guide The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC, you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. Each time you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Refer to the documentation that came with the PC. Switching Display Devices When you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
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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 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. Connect this adapter in your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) 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 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. Connect this adapter in your PC to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
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... ■ Plug a cable into the FM-IN (E) port on the TV tuner card. 2 You may want to extend the ends of the PC. You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set-top box or VCR into the Audio in right (red) (A) connector and the Audio ..., or other device that is found on the back of the cable to improve your set -top box) into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide use an S-video cable (not provided) or use the S-video to tighten it. The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV...
... ■ Plug a cable into the FM-IN (E) port on the TV tuner card. 2 You may want to extend the ends of the PC. You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set-top box or VCR into the Audio in right (red) (A) connector and the Audio ..., or other device that is found on the back of the cable to improve your set -top box) into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide use an S-video cable (not provided) or use the S-video to tighten it. The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV...
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A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide Choose the cable type you also need to the documentation for the TV; refer to use a composite video cable, you TV needs. 2 Plug ... into the TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on page 45. see "Using Media Center Help" on the back of connectors may vary by model. n Location and number of the PC. If you use an S-video to enable the image for your TV. 3 Turn on the TV and select...
A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide Choose the cable type you also need to the documentation for the TV; refer to use a composite video cable, you TV needs. 2 Plug ... into the TV OUT S-video (A) connector or the COMP (A) composite video connector on page 45. see "Using Media Center Help" on the back of connectors may vary by model. n Location and number of the PC. If you use an S-video to enable the image for your TV. 3 Turn on the TV and select...
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... images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV.... Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other one to the input of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; Be sure ... (emitter) and position it to the TV connector on page 17. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. This allows the PC to change the channel on your monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable to...
... images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV.... Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other one to the input of the PC. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the back of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; Be sure ... (emitter) and position it to the TV connector on page 17. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. This allows the PC to change the channel on your monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video In cable 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. Or ■ Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on ... Sensor" on the box. connect the adapter to the S-VID IN connector on the back of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the set -top box... from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide This allows the PC to change the channel on page 17. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or...
...back of the cable to the S-video to composite video adapter cable; Plug the other end of the PC. Or ■ Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on ... Sensor" on the box. connect the adapter to the S-VID IN connector on the back of the PC. 4 Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable and position it on the set -top box... from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide This allows the PC to change the channel on page 17. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or...
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...steps if you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is connected to the PC. Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to view Media Center using your TV. Skip these steps if you are not using a television. 1 Check that... 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 You can also click the on/off switch on the left. 9 Click Device Settings and then click Select Output Device. 10 Select the...
...steps if you are not using a television. 1 Check that the TV is connected to the PC. Enabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card You must enable the TV out image in order to view Media Center using your TV. Skip these steps if you are not using a television. 1 Check that... 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 You can also click the on/off switch on the left. 9 Click Device Settings and then click Select Output Device. 10 Select the...
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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 2, ...-down menu. 3 For digital speakers, place a check mark in (blue) connects to an analog audio device for the central/subwoofer speaker, connects to the PC. D Microphone Mic (pink) connects to an active stereo or multi-channel speaker system. F Digital Line out (dark orange) connects to an active multi-channel...
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 2, ...-down menu. 3 For digital speakers, place a check mark in (blue) connects to an analog audio device for the central/subwoofer speaker, connects to the PC. D Microphone Mic (pink) connects to an active stereo or multi-channel speaker system. F Digital Line out (dark orange) connects to an active multi-channel...