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.... The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of the products may be transferred to another country/region, where HP or its authorized service providers offer warranty service for the same product model number subject to the terms and conditions set forth in one country/region may be required to the hardware components and required firmware. Standard warranty service response time is limited to provide...
.... The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of the products may be transferred to another country/region, where HP or its authorized service providers offer warranty service for the same product model number subject to the terms and conditions set forth in one country/region may be required to the hardware components and required firmware. Standard warranty service response time is limited to provide...
HP MediaSmart Connect x280n Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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... defective products. Limited Warranty and Support Guide 3 Exclusions HP does not warrant that shipped with new or previously used materials equivalent to new in performance and reliability. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is your product in the servicing country/region. This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable or consumable parts and does not extend to any defective component. hardware warranty service according to...
... defective products. Limited Warranty and Support Guide 3 Exclusions HP does not warrant that shipped with new or previously used materials equivalent to new in performance and reliability. Replacement parts are installed, whichever is your product in the servicing country/region. This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable or consumable parts and does not extend to any defective component. hardware warranty service according to...
HP MediaSmart Connect x280n Installation and User Guide
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... optional external audio system. Other cables you may need Optional cables Use Component Video Connect video to the HDTV instead of the HDMI cable. (Some limitations for Windows Media Center. 13 Installation Overview This section provides the system requirements, setup time, items you need, and an overview of the four steps to an optional external audio system. A home network is also required. All items are sold separately. Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to install the HP MediaSmart Connect.
... optional external audio system. Other cables you may need Optional cables Use Component Video Connect video to the HDTV instead of the HDMI cable. (Some limitations for Windows Media Center. 13 Installation Overview This section provides the system requirements, setup time, items you need, and an overview of the four steps to an optional external audio system. A home network is also required. All items are sold separately. Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to install the HP MediaSmart Connect.
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... the device in "Chapter 9: Specifications" on page 35. WARNING: The HP MediaSmart Connect does not w support standard-definition televisions or monitors. Power adaptor length: Choose a location with easy access to Your HP MediaSmart Connect Selecting a good location When selecting the location for your receiver video connector and external sound system usage. IMPORTANT: If you have a surround sound receiver connected to the HDTV, connect the HP MediaSmart Connect to your HP MediaSmart Connect to the receiver, using the setup instructions that...
... the device in "Chapter 9: Specifications" on page 35. WARNING: The HP MediaSmart Connect does not w support standard-definition televisions or monitors. Power adaptor length: Choose a location with easy access to Your HP MediaSmart Connect Selecting a good location When selecting the location for your receiver video connector and external sound system usage. IMPORTANT: If you have a surround sound receiver connected to the HDTV, connect the HP MediaSmart Connect to your HP MediaSmart Connect to the receiver, using the setup instructions that...
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... a device such as a digital receiver or a surround sound system. Video connector HDMI Component (connector set) Setup instructions "HDMI connector" on page 17 "HDMI connector and external sound system" on page 18 "Component connector set" on page 18 "Component connector set and external sound system" on page 19 Getting Started 17 Use an audio cable and the Analog Audio (left and right) connectors on HP MediaSmart Connect to provide an analog audio signal to the TV. WARNING: Before connecting the HP MediaSmart w Connect...
... a device such as a digital receiver or a surround sound system. Video connector HDMI Component (connector set) Setup instructions "HDMI connector" on page 17 "HDMI connector and external sound system" on page 18 "Component connector set" on page 18 "Component connector set and external sound system" on page 19 Getting Started 17 Use an audio cable and the Analog Audio (left and right) connectors on HP MediaSmart Connect to provide an analog audio signal to the TV. WARNING: Before connecting the HP MediaSmart w Connect...
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...: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway CinemaNow Media Manager IMPORTANT: Always accept updates for the installed ! Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the HP MediaSmart Connect from accessing media on page 103. Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD Use the installation CD to install the software onto your computer, and onto each computer on your computer. HP MediaSmart software on your network that Windows Media Player 11 may not; The HP MediaSmart software supports playback...
...: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway CinemaNow Media Manager IMPORTANT: Always accept updates for the installed ! Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the HP MediaSmart Connect from accessing media on page 103. Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD Use the installation CD to install the software onto your computer, and onto each computer on your computer. HP MediaSmart software on your network that Windows Media Player 11 may not; The HP MediaSmart software supports playback...
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... wireless network is not listed, select ! Or Press a number button on the remote control as needed to scroll to the network, select the wireless option. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on your HDTV screen, along with instructions for authorized servers on the network. Step 4: Return to Your TV to Complete the Setup 1 Point the MediaSmart remote control at the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Right Arrow button to enter the key into your Media Center settings...
... wireless network is not listed, select ! Or Press a number button on the remote control as needed to scroll to the network, select the wireless option. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on your HDTV screen, along with instructions for authorized servers on the network. Step 4: Return to Your TV to Complete the Setup 1 Point the MediaSmart remote control at the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Right Arrow button to enter the key into your Media Center settings...
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... remote control. The first time you view the list. For information about playing digital media, see "Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos" on page 50. To use the menu, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. respond slowly to a remote control button. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see : http://www.hp.com/go /mediasmart/services For additional information about using the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect to display the Media menu. The HP MediaSmart Connect...
... remote control. The first time you view the list. For information about playing digital media, see "Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos" on page 50. To use the menu, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. respond slowly to a remote control button. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see : http://www.hp.com/go /mediasmart/services For additional information about using the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect to display the Media menu. The HP MediaSmart Connect...
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... Programming the remote control for a TV (device code 44 Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos 50 Using the Media Menu 50 Using context buttons 51 Searching 52 Using Favorites 52 Viewing Photos 53 Playing photos or a slideshow 53 Watching a slideshow while listening to music 55 Changing slideshow options 55 Watching Video Files 55 Changing video options 57 Listening to Music 57 Playing music 57 Listening to music while playing a slideshow 59 Viewing USB Photos, Music, and Videos 59 Selecting Servers 61 Changing Settings...
... Programming the remote control for a TV (device code 44 Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos 50 Using the Media Menu 50 Using context buttons 51 Searching 52 Using Favorites 52 Viewing Photos 53 Playing photos or a slideshow 53 Watching a slideshow while listening to music 55 Changing slideshow options 55 Watching Video Files 55 Changing video options 57 Listening to Music 57 Playing music 57 Listening to music while playing a slideshow 59 Viewing USB Photos, Music, and Videos 59 Selecting Servers 61 Changing Settings...
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... the Media menu, causes an action specific to turn of the TV picture in TV mode. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. SAP (Yellow context) selects the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) or the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) option in TV or DVD modes. Sleep (Blue context) selects the time to the current menu or item. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 41 Device selects the controlled device. In the Media menu...
... the Media menu, causes an action specific to turn of the TV picture in TV mode. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. SAP (Yellow context) selects the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) or the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) option in TV or DVD modes. Sleep (Blue context) selects the time to the current menu or item. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 41 Device selects the controlled device. In the Media menu...
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...the device. To program the remote control for a specific device, see "Using the Media Menu" on the remote control one or more times to operate the HP MediaSmart Connect or another controlled device. To use the remote control, point the remote control at the second programmed device such as an external sound system. Selecting a Device to Control Use the remote control to light the device indicator. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 44 To use the Media menu, see the next section, "Programming the remote control for volume mapping" on the front of the controlled device...
...the device. To program the remote control for a specific device, see "Using the Media Menu" on the remote control one or more times to operate the HP MediaSmart Connect or another controlled device. To use the remote control, point the remote control at the second programmed device such as an external sound system. Selecting a Device to Control Use the remote control to light the device indicator. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 44 To use the Media menu, see the next section, "Programming the remote control for volume mapping" on the front of the controlled device...
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... program. Your cable or satellite set this to any of the supported device codes. Wait until the device indicator light on the remote control one or more times to select the TV or device you can change this to any of the supported device codes. The default code is no default code, but you want to control. 3 Press the Device button on the remote control goes out. Selected device (indicator) HP MediaSmart Connect TV CBL DVD Remote control operates Your HP MediaSmart Connect (only the second device...
... program. Your cable or satellite set this to any of the supported device codes. Wait until the device indicator light on the remote control one or more times to select the TV or device you can change this to any of the supported device codes. The default code is no default code, but you want to control. 3 Press the Device button on the remote control goes out. Selected device (indicator) HP MediaSmart Connect TV CBL DVD Remote control operates Your HP MediaSmart Connect (only the second device...
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... that works. see "Programming the device code by using auto setup mode; Enter code 8, 8, 8, 8 to enter auto setup mode; n If the device does not have a On/Off button, press Play. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 46 4 Press and hold down the Device button on the remote control for 5 seconds, until you find one . 6 Point the remote control at the same time resets all programmable devices to factory values. 5 Enter the first four-digit code for your brand until the device indicator light...
... that works. see "Programming the device code by using auto setup mode; Enter code 8, 8, 8, 8 to enter auto setup mode; n If the device does not have a On/Off button, press Play. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 46 4 Press and hold down the Device button on the remote control for 5 seconds, until you find one . 6 Point the remote control at the same time resets all programmable devices to factory values. 5 Enter the first four-digit code for your brand until the device indicator light...
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..., view the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Media button on the remote control, select Online Media from the Installation CD. The signup usually occurs during installation, but it can browse the service, and purchase (or rent) media and start downloading to your computer. see "Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account" on page 73. Chapter 5: Using Online Media 65 n Be sure to accept any updates to the software the HP MediaSmart Connect loads onto your computer from the Media menu...
..., view the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Media button on the remote control, select Online Media from the Installation CD. The signup usually occurs during installation, but it can browse the service, and purchase (or rent) media and start downloading to your computer. see "Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account" on page 73. Chapter 5: Using Online Media 65 n Be sure to accept any updates to the software the HP MediaSmart Connect loads onto your computer from the Media menu...
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... Start button on the TV screen, along with instructions for Windows Media Center 77 Chapter 6: Using the Extender for you to navigate Media Center as an Extender. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect...
... Start button on the TV screen, along with instructions for Windows Media Center 77 Chapter 6: Using the Extender for you to navigate Media Center as an Extender. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect...
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... Media Center Green Start button on the remote control (or select the Windows Media Center icon on the Media menu). 2 On the menu, select Setup Extender, and then press OK on page 82. Follow the onscreen instructions. In addition, accessing certain services such as well. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you to a TV signal source. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center mode allows you to control live TV" on the remote control. HP Online Media Services...
... Media Center Green Start button on the remote control (or select the Windows Media Center icon on the Media menu). 2 On the menu, select Setup Extender, and then press OK on page 82. Follow the onscreen instructions. In addition, accessing certain services such as well. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you to a TV signal source. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center mode allows you to control live TV" on the remote control. HP Online Media Services...
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... using a wireless LAN, the video is necessary, restart the server from working properly with your HP MediaSmart Connect. You may be blocking Windows Media Player from your whole home network a trusted device. Follow the onscreen directions to watch the movie on the computer by using another firewall program, make Windows Media Player a trusted program, and make your computer, see a Failed to play media content message. For best quality over wireless depends on page 70. When viewing streaming video...
... using a wireless LAN, the video is necessary, restart the server from working properly with your HP MediaSmart Connect. You may be blocking Windows Media Player from your whole home network a trusted device. Follow the onscreen directions to watch the movie on the computer by using another firewall program, make Windows Media Player a trusted program, and make your computer, see a Failed to play media content message. For best quality over wireless depends on page 70. When viewing streaming video...
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... the Windows Media Player Library, and then click Properties. The HP MediaSmart Connect supports only USB mass storage devices with Digital Rights Management (such as a download from mass storage devices is not recognized or supported. I try this information, but see "Viewing USB Photos, Music, and Videos" on page 59. Playback of Digital Rights Management content from CinemaNow) but you can I downloaded or copied a movie onto my HP PMD (or USB mass storage device) and HP MediaSmart Connect does not play...
... the Windows Media Player Library, and then click Properties. The HP MediaSmart Connect supports only USB mass storage devices with Digital Rights Management (such as a download from mass storage devices is not recognized or supported. I try this information, but see "Viewing USB Photos, Music, and Videos" on page 59. Playback of Digital Rights Management content from CinemaNow) but you can I downloaded or copied a movie onto my HP PMD (or USB mass storage device) and HP MediaSmart Connect does not play...
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... WLAN (wireless local area network) are internal to the ! IMPORTANT: Wireless LAN antennas are draft specifications and not final. The specifications of this device to your wireless home network. Chapter 9: Specifications Connectivity Video output (screen resolution) HDMI Out Component Out Audio Out USB 2.0 ports HP Pocket Media Drive bay 720p, and 1080i resolution on the TV HDMI connector Y, Pb, and Pr connectors Analog Audio output: 2-channel stereo (RCA) Optical Audio output: digital multichannel (Dolby Digital or PCM format) Two: 1 front, 1 rear 1 (Drive is optional...
... WLAN (wireless local area network) are internal to the ! IMPORTANT: Wireless LAN antennas are draft specifications and not final. The specifications of this device to your wireless home network. Chapter 9: Specifications Connectivity Video output (screen resolution) HDMI Out Component Out Audio Out USB 2.0 ports HP Pocket Media Drive bay 720p, and 1080i resolution on the TV HDMI connector Y, Pb, and Pr connectors Analog Audio output: 2-channel stereo (RCA) Optical Audio output: digital multichannel (Dolby Digital or PCM format) Two: 1 front, 1 rear 1 (Drive is optional...
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... (menu 63 device code 44 controlled by remote control ........44 Device button 41 Device Menu button 42 indicator 23, 41, 44, 45 manufacturer codes 45 USB mass storage device 60 Device Menu button 42 digital audio cable (optical 13 digital entertainment 33 digital media formats 100 digital media receiver 53 digital movies 55 Digital Rights Management 96 Digital Rights Management (DRM) .....99 dimensions 98 DLNA-compliant media servers ........ 98 documentation and Installation CD in the box 12 Dolby Digital 100 Download Queue CinemaNow Media Manager software 75 HP MediaSmart...
... (menu 63 device code 44 controlled by remote control ........44 Device button 41 Device Menu button 42 indicator 23, 41, 44, 45 manufacturer codes 45 USB mass storage device 60 Device Menu button 42 digital audio cable (optical 13 digital entertainment 33 digital media formats 100 digital media receiver 53 digital movies 55 Digital Rights Management 96 Digital Rights Management (DRM) .....99 dimensions 98 DLNA-compliant media servers ........ 98 documentation and Installation CD in the box 12 Dolby Digital 100 Download Queue CinemaNow Media Manager software 75 HP MediaSmart...