HP Digital Entertainment Center - Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... following to enter the System Recovery program: When the blue screen with step 4. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. WARNING: Before using the HP PC Recovery Tools CD to press the F10 key before you remove the System Recovery partition. WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data... registration process, and wait until the DEC turns off the DEC. You are prompted to confirm that you see the desktop. WARNING: Before running System Recovery, remove the HP Personal Media Drive (if your hard disk drive: • Starting System Recovery if the DEC is responding • ...
... following to enter the System Recovery program: When the blue screen with step 4. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. WARNING: Before using the HP PC Recovery Tools CD to press the F10 key before you remove the System Recovery partition. WARNING: The Full System Recovery option deletes any data... registration process, and wait until the DEC turns off the DEC. You are prompted to confirm that you see the desktop. WARNING: Before running System Recovery, remove the HP Personal Media Drive (if your hard disk drive: • Starting System Recovery if the DEC is responding • ...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - Software Guide
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... Library. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes. 2 If your music file is on the desktop, select the file and drag it adds them into the iTunes Library. Playing Music Files Playing Music Files 73 Or Using supported music file types... You can select Media Center as protected .wma files and other proprietary file types, cannot be played in another format, iTunes will automatically convert most PCs and other audio playback devices. Some file types, such as the default player for any of digital audio files in iTunes. n ...
... Library. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes. 2 If your music file is on the desktop, select the file and drag it adds them into the iTunes Library. Playing Music Files Playing Music Files 73 Or Using supported music file types... You can select Media Center as protected .wma files and other proprietary file types, cannot be played in another format, iTunes will automatically convert most PCs and other audio playback devices. Some file types, such as the default player for any of digital audio files in iTunes. n ...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - Software Guide
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... solution You can be set to another PC. For the best image and video quality on a DVD to store them or transfer them to the original resolution of the panel. Media Center displays a message if there is not enough RAM to play in Media Center, stop playback and eject the disc. ... your files to play . Reinsert the DVD and try to a file format that can put data files on fixed-pixel displays (LCDs), Windows desktop resolution should always be read by DVD players. Re-record your DVD playback is vertically stretched. However, data files on the taskbar, choose All ...
... solution You can be set to another PC. For the best image and video quality on a DVD to store them or transfer them to the original resolution of the panel. Media Center displays a message if there is not enough RAM to play in Media Center, stop playback and eject the disc. ... your files to play . Reinsert the DVD and try to a file format that can put data files on fixed-pixel displays (LCDs), Windows desktop resolution should always be read by DVD players. Re-record your DVD playback is vertically stretched. However, data files on the taskbar, choose All ...
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...DVDs 143 buttons remote control 20 shortcut 23 C caption display setting 58 capturing capture card 164 still image 165 video and image 161 capturing video digital camcorder video 164 requirements 163 CD cannot remove from drive 189 creating a music CD in My Music 86 playing in My Music 83 channels ...Library 79 creating music CDs to play in your car and home 144 to play on your PC 145 D deleting recorded show or series 56 scheduled show or series 54, 55 desktop switching from Media Center 13 disc feature and compatibility 154 disc and drive compatibility information 153 disc labels 152 DVD cannot...
...DVDs 143 buttons remote control 20 shortcut 23 C caption display setting 58 capturing capture card 164 still image 165 video and image 161 capturing video digital camcorder video 164 requirements 163 CD cannot remove from drive 189 creating a music CD in My Music 86 playing in My Music 83 channels ...Library 79 creating music CDs to play in your car and home 144 to play on your PC 145 D deleting recorded show or series 56 scheduled show or series 54, 55 desktop switching from Media Center 13 disc feature and compatibility 154 disc and drive compatibility information 153 disc labels 152 DVD cannot...
Warranty and Support Guide
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...following procedures to keep onto a removable disc. 5 Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Creating a Recovery Tools CD In addition to System Recovery discs, you can use each disc as described in the previous section. The...in a safe place. To create System Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The tools window appears. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. The program that the information written on your hard disk drive...
...following procedures to keep onto a removable disc. 5 Complete the DEC startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see the desktop. Creating a Recovery Tools CD In addition to System Recovery discs, you can use each disc as described in the previous section. The...in a safe place. To create System Recovery discs: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start. 3 Choose All Programs. 4 Choose PC Help & Tools. 5 Click HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The tools window appears. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. The program that the information written on your hard disk drive...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - User's Guide
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... 130 Adjusting the Volume 131 Configuring Audio Output 132 Configuring Video 134 Configuring Video Output 134 Adjusting the Desktop Display 137 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 138 Transferring Old PC Information to Your New HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 Installing Software 139 Utility Programs 139 Troubleshooting 141 Problems and Solutions 142 Audio 142 Video 143 System 145...
... 130 Adjusting the Volume 131 Configuring Audio Output 132 Configuring Video 134 Configuring Video Output 134 Adjusting the Desktop Display 137 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 138 Transferring Old PC Information to Your New HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 Installing Software 139 Utility Programs 139 Troubleshooting 141 Problems and Solutions 142 Audio 142 Video 143 System 145...
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..., connecting 57 testing audio settings using Media Center 133 system connections using Media Center 128 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 troubleshooting audio problems 142 DVD player 150 hard drive 150 keyboard 147 memory card reader 149 monitor 148 music files 150 power up of HP Digital Entertainment Center 145 printer 145 remote control 144 remote sensor...
..., connecting 57 testing audio settings using Media Center 133 system connections using Media Center 128 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 138 troubleshooting audio problems 142 DVD player 150 hard drive 150 keyboard 147 memory card reader 149 monitor 148 music files 150 power up of HP Digital Entertainment Center 145 printer 145 remote control 144 remote sensor...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - TV/Display Setup Guide
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...on your TV/display when setting up your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Start the TV/Display Setup Wizard using the wizard). 4 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide Inside Media Center Press the Media Center button. On the desktop Right-click the Desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel to access ...following table to determine how to, and if you power on your Digital Entertainment Center connected to DVI, see "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. Do not run the TV/Display Setup Wizard with PC monitor capabilities, connected to a monitor or TV display, the TV...
...on your TV/display when setting up your HP Digital Entertainment Center. Start the TV/Display Setup Wizard using the wizard). 4 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide Inside Media Center Press the Media Center button. On the desktop Right-click the Desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel to access ...following table to determine how to, and if you power on your Digital Entertainment Center connected to DVI, see "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. Do not run the TV/Display Setup Wizard with PC monitor capabilities, connected to a monitor or TV display, the TV...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - TV/Display Setup Guide
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... measures. Or 720p or 1080i/p: See "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 23. 14 Click Next at 720p or 1080i/p formats, due to 480i or 480p. HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide 9 See "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. Or For a TV with PC monitor capabilities, see "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12.
... measures. Or 720p or 1080i/p: See "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 23. 14 Click Next at 720p or 1080i/p formats, due to 480i or 480p. HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide 9 See "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. Or For a TV with PC monitor capabilities, see "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12.
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...periods. Stationary images include but are not limited to: • The Media Center user interface or PC desktop • Still image/photo or video paused for prolonged periods • Use low-contrast colors for desktop background images. • Reduce brightness to around 50 percent. • ...After displaying any still image, play back a video in the Wide or Full screen setting for over three times longer than the previous still image. 32 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup ...
...periods. Stationary images include but are not limited to: • The Media Center user interface or PC desktop • Still image/photo or video paused for prolonged periods • Use low-contrast colors for desktop background images. • Reduce brightness to around 50 percent. • ...After displaying any still image, play back a video in the Wide or Full screen setting for over three times longer than the previous still image. 32 HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup ...
TV/Display Setup Guide - HP Digital Entertainment Center
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... the TV/Display Setup Wizard with PC monitor capabilities, connected to your preference. Resize adjustment availability You can , resize your screen image, based on your connection type and format: Format Composite 480i Can resize using desktop (Page 14) 480p 720p 1080i ...section contains important information about how to improve picture quality on your TV/Display when setting up your HP Digital Entertainment Center. • TV/Display Setup Wizard • Desktop Video Adjustments • HDTV Overscan Compensation • Adjust Composite Video and S-video Screen Size Starting the...
... the TV/Display Setup Wizard with PC monitor capabilities, connected to your preference. Resize adjustment availability You can , resize your screen image, based on your connection type and format: Format Composite 480i Can resize using desktop (Page 14) 480p 720p 1080i ...section contains important information about how to improve picture quality on your TV/Display when setting up your HP Digital Entertainment Center. • TV/Display Setup Wizard • Desktop Video Adjustments • HDTV Overscan Compensation • Adjust Composite Video and S-video Screen Size Starting the...
TV/Display Setup Guide - HP Digital Entertainment Center
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... or 1080i: See "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 14. • 480i, 480p: You cannot resize the screen. See "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide 11 Or • For a TV with PC monitor capabilities, see "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 13. Component (Y, Pb, Pr) VGA DVI For formats: •...
... or 1080i: See "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 14. • 480i, 480p: You cannot resize the screen. See "Desktop Video Adjustments" on page 12. HP Digital Entertainment Center TV/Display Setup Guide 11 Or • For a TV with PC monitor capabilities, see "HDTV Overscan Compensation" on page 13. Component (Y, Pb, Pr) VGA DVI For formats: •...
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... Image Retention A stationary image on your HP Digital Entertainment Center display settings. • Avoid keeping a stationary (unmoving) image on for extended periods. Stationary images include but are not limited to: • The Media Center user interface or PC desktop • Still image/photo or video paused... for prolonged periods • Use low-contrast colors for desktop background images. • Reduce brightness to around 50 percent. •...
... Image Retention A stationary image on your HP Digital Entertainment Center display settings. • Avoid keeping a stationary (unmoving) image on for extended periods. Stationary images include but are not limited to: • The Media Center user interface or PC desktop • Still image/photo or video paused... for prolonged periods • Use low-contrast colors for desktop background images. • Reduce brightness to around 50 percent. •...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - User's Guide
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... Configuration 147 Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels 148 Tuning the Desktop Display 148 Configuring the System 150 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 150 Registering with HP 151 Setting Up Virus Protection 151 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center 152 Installing Software 153 Utility Programs 153 Troubleshooting 159 Problems and Solutions...
... Configuration 147 Finding ATSC HDTV and Standard TV Channels 148 Tuning the Desktop Display 148 Configuring the System 150 Configuring the Keyboard Buttons 150 Registering with HP 151 Setting Up Virus Protection 151 Transferring Information from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center 152 Installing Software 153 Utility Programs 153 Troubleshooting 159 Problems and Solutions...
HP Digital Entertainment Center - User's Guide
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... the HP Digital Entertainment Center is in use both Standby and Quick Resume modes to save power when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not in Standby mode: ■ The display is turned off , and the PC is set to a minimal power setting. ■ The PC can automatically return to a full-powered state and record a scheduled TV program. ■ The desktop...
... the HP Digital Entertainment Center is in use both Standby and Quick Resume modes to save power when the HP Digital Entertainment Center is not in Standby mode: ■ The display is turned off , and the PC is set to a minimal power setting. ■ The PC can automatically return to a full-powered state and record a scheduled TV program. ■ The desktop...
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...; The display is turned off, audio is muted, and the PC is kept fully operational but in a reduced-power setting. ■ The PC fan is Quick Resume Mode? Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the Quick Resume mode disabled by clicking the drop-down...Select the Quick Resume tab. Initial Configuration What is always running. ■ The PC can still perform tasks such as recording scheduled TV programs or stream video and music files. ■ The desktop can be displayed almost instantly when you press the sleep button on your settings by...
...; The display is turned off, audio is muted, and the PC is kept fully operational but in a reduced-power setting. ■ The PC fan is Quick Resume Mode? Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the Quick Resume mode disabled by clicking the drop-down...Select the Quick Resume tab. Initial Configuration What is always running. ■ The PC can still perform tasks such as recording scheduled TV programs or stream video and music files. ■ The desktop can be displayed almost instantly when you press the sleep button on your settings by...
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... connecting video equipment 104 features 2 TV signal source 72 video input connections 75 video out connections 58 P PC Doctor 154 PC Help & Tools 154 PC System Recovery 154 PDA 122 Performance and Maintenance 111 Peripheral Connection 114 peripheral devices 122 Personal Media Drive 123...drive 176, 177 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 Required Setup 132 requirements, network connections 113 reset procedure, HP Digital Entertainment Center 165 resolution 60 resolution, adjusting desktop display 143 retail VHS tapes 105 RJ-45 119 router 120 Router Internet connection 120 router, connecting to 120...
... connecting video equipment 104 features 2 TV signal source 72 video input connections 75 video out connections 58 P PC Doctor 154 PC Help & Tools 154 PC System Recovery 154 PDA 122 Performance and Maintenance 111 Peripheral Connection 114 peripheral devices 122 Personal Media Drive 123...drive 176, 177 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 175 Required Setup 132 requirements, network connections 113 reset procedure, HP Digital Entertainment Center 165 resolution 60 resolution, adjusting desktop display 143 retail VHS tapes 105 RJ-45 119 router 120 Router Internet connection 120 router, connecting to 120...
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... 55 Television Program Guide 148 testing audio settings using Media Center 139 system connections using Media Center 133 Titan TV 148 transfer wizard 152 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 152 troubleshooting 159 audio problems 160 DVD player 169 hard ...HP Digital Entertainment Center 164 printer 164 remote control 163 remote sensor 163 removing CD/DVD 167 speaker volume 160 special keyboard buttons 166 surround sound 161 system connections using Media Center 133 TV problems 162, 167 unexpected startups 165 video errors 168 tuner configurations 72 Tuning the Desktop...
... 55 Television Program Guide 148 testing audio settings using Media Center 139 system connections using Media Center 133 Titan TV 148 transfer wizard 152 transferring data from PC to HP Digital Entertainment Center 152 troubleshooting 159 audio problems 160 DVD player 169 hard ...HP Digital Entertainment Center 164 printer 164 remote control 163 remote sensor 163 removing CD/DVD 167 speaker volume 160 special keyboard buttons 166 surround sound 161 system connections using Media Center 133 TV problems 162, 167 unexpected startups 165 video errors 168 tuner configurations 72 Tuning the Desktop...
HP Digital Entertainment Center de100c - (English) Owner's Guide
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... to your desktop, right click on Properties. 6 Select the IP Address tab. Under Installed Gateways, the first set of numbers is the Internet Gateway you need is the Name server you need . 8 Select the DNS Configuration tab. The Subnet mask you need. 92 hp digital entertainment center owner's guide finding network settings on your PC locating...
... to your desktop, right click on Properties. 6 Select the IP Address tab. Under Installed Gateways, the first set of numbers is the Internet Gateway you need is the Name server you need . 8 Select the DNS Configuration tab. The Subnet mask you need. 92 hp digital entertainment center owner's guide finding network settings on your PC locating...
User's Guide
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...a low-contrast screen saver from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center" on page 142 "Installing Software" on page 142 "HP Settings Utility Program" on the screen for over three times longer than the previous still image was displayed. 140 HP Digital Entertainment Center Stationary images include, but are particularly susceptible ... if a still image is displayed for prolonged periods (plasma TVs are not limited to: ■ Media Center User Interface or PC desktop. ■ Still images and photos, or video paused for prolonged periods. ■ Use low-contrast colors for...
...a low-contrast screen saver from Your Old PC to Your HP Digital Entertainment Center" on page 142 "Installing Software" on page 142 "HP Settings Utility Program" on the screen for over three times longer than the previous still image was displayed. 140 HP Digital Entertainment Center Stationary images include, but are particularly susceptible ... if a still image is displayed for prolonged periods (plasma TVs are not limited to: ■ Media Center User Interface or PC desktop. ■ Still images and photos, or video paused for prolonged periods. ■ Use low-contrast colors for...