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...reserved. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for home and other rights owners. ii HP Media Center PC User's Guide Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. patents and other countries/regions. No part of this document may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse ... viewing uses only. Use of this copyright protection technology must be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without notice. HP assumes no warranty of any kind with the furnishing, performance, or use or reliability of its software on equipment that is protected...
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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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... are each sold separately. Whether you . Welcome 1 Welcome Welcome to use. It allows you to assemble your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! You will find yourself quickly at ease and in TV capabilities include an Electronic Program Guide which gets updated over...
... are each sold separately. Whether you . Welcome 1 Welcome Welcome to use. It allows you to assemble your entertaining using the HP Media Center PC. It is simple and easy to the exciting new HP Media Center PC experience! You will find yourself quickly at ease and in TV capabilities include an Electronic Program Guide which gets updated over...
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... or replace it was initially sold. To prevent damage to IEC 60950). If an ESD station is your PC into the AC outlet before unplugging your HP Media Center PC. The voltage select switch has been pre-set for use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer....for connection to a metal part of electrical shock. Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone network, plug your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Always use in the particular country/region where it . The power supply is heavy; To reduce the possibility of an ...
... or replace it was initially sold. To prevent damage to IEC 60950). If an ESD station is your PC into the AC outlet before unplugging your HP Media Center PC. The voltage select switch has been pre-set for use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer....for connection to a metal part of electrical shock. Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone network, plug your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Always use in the particular country/region where it . The power supply is heavy; To reduce the possibility of an ...
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... Help button or select Help from HP. Problems with your Media Center PC and using the Internet. Getting Help This guide can help over the telephone from the menu. ■ Media Center Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for your PC is an instructional guide about using... of help by corruption or damage to an individual program (application or software driver) or to part of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Select your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on your keyboard, or type http://www...
... Help button or select Help from HP. Problems with your Media Center PC and using the Internet. Getting Help This guide can help over the telephone from the menu. ■ Media Center Help for using and troubleshooting the Media Center program. ■ Windows Media Player Help for your PC is an instructional guide about using... of help by corruption or damage to an individual program (application or software driver) or to part of purchase ___ 4 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Select your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on your keyboard, or type http://www...
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... 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 guide music tv SmartMedia CompactFlash I/II pictures videos MMC/SD Memory Stick open A A hp pavilion home pc warranty & support guide what's inside: ✔where to get help ✔warranty and license information ✔...
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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. If your PC came with 5.1 speakers, refer to "Connecting the Speakers" on page 27.
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otherwise, many of Media Center. Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide For setup information, refer to the setup poster and to "Setting Up My PC" on page 9. ■ Remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed. ■ Remote Sensor is properly plugged into a USB connector...
otherwise, many of Media Center. Before using Media Center, make sure: ■ HP Media Center PC is properly connected to your TV signal source. 8 HP Media Center PC User's Guide For setup information, refer to the setup poster and to "Setting Up My PC" on page 9. ■ Remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed. ■ Remote Sensor is properly plugged into a USB connector...
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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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... to your picture files and play back your videos. Setting Up My PC 11 Each button opens a window in Media Center where you can listen to watch and record TV programs. Opens the Program Guide where you can watch or record. Media Center Shortcut Buttons Your Media Center PC has five shortcut buttons on the front of the...
... to your picture files and play back your videos. Setting Up My PC 11 Each button opens a window in Media Center where you can listen to watch and record TV programs. Opens the Program Guide where you can watch or record. 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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Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. Refer to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC. Switching Display Devices When 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 Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
Each time you connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the documentation that came with the PC. Refer to the PC, you can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. The monitor is not included with your monitor to the PC. Switching Display Devices When 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 Connecting the Monitor Connect your monitor.
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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 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. The green LED (light-emitting diode) indicates a valid connection. 16 HP Media Center PC User's Guide
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... antenna or from your TV cable (wall or set -top box, VCR, or other end of the PC; You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set-top box or VCR into the ...S-VID IN (C) connector on the back of the PC. The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV. A B C D E Connecting the FM Radio Antenna... left (white) (B) connector on the back of the cable into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Plug the other device that is found on the TV tuner card. 2 You may want...
... antenna or from your TV cable (wall or set -top box, VCR, or other end of the PC; You can also plug audio cables (not provided) from your set-top box or VCR into the ...S-VID IN (C) connector on the back of the PC. The FM connector is providing the signal source for TV. A B C D E Connecting the FM Radio Antenna... left (white) (B) connector on the back of the cable into your FM radio signal reception. 18 HP Media Center PC User's Guide Plug the other device that is found on the TV tuner card. 2 You may want...
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... enable the image for your TV. 3 Turn on the back of connectors may vary by model. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide see "Using Media Center Help" on your TV set. 4 Be sure to composite video adapter cable. Connecting the TV 1 Plug a cable into the TV IN (Video In...
... enable the image for your TV. 3 Turn on the back of connectors may vary by model. A S-VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 20 hp media center pc user's guide see "Using Media Center Help" on your TV set. 4 Be sure to composite video adapter cable. Connecting the TV 1 Plug a cable into the TV IN (Video In...
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... to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on page 17. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. available at the input to the TV connector on the box. To view your images from your monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video...In cable to connect the TV to the splitter outputs. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the ...
... to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on page 17. Connect two coaxial cables to the PC. available at the input to the TV connector on the box. To view your images from your monitor, use an S-video In or a composite video...In cable to connect the TV to the splitter outputs. Be sure to connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) and position it to the PC. 22 hp media center pc user's guide Not shown in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the ...
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Or ■ Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on the box. This allows the PC to change the channel on the set -top box or VCR into the S-VID IN connector on your monitor, use an S-video or a composite video ... in right (red) and Audio in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the set -top box or satellite box. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box...
Or ■ Using composite video cable: Connect an additional composite video cable to a second output on the box. This allows the PC to change the channel on the set -top box or VCR into the S-VID IN connector on your monitor, use an S-video or a composite video ... in right (red) and Audio in diagram: To view your images from your TV, use a monitor cable to connect the fast forward to the PC. 24 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the Remote Sensor" on the set -top box or satellite box. Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box...
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...1 Check that the TV is connected to the PC. You can also click the on/off switch on /off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the TV" on page 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 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 ...
...1 Check that the TV is connected to the PC. You can also click the on/off switch on /off switch for the monitor. 9 Click OK. 26 hp media center pc user's guide See "Connecting the TV" on page 20. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 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 ...
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..." on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. 5.1 Audio Connectors (Select Models Only) The audio connectors on page 31 for more information. E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide D Microphone Mic...
..." on the back of the PC include analog and digital outputs as well as a stereo system with digital input. 5.1 Audio Connectors (Select Models Only) The audio connectors on page 31 for more information. E Line in the Digital Output Only check box. 4 Close the Sound Settings window. 28 hp media center pc user's guide D Microphone Mic...