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Copyright © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

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HP Media Center PC

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2 Way Splitter

Keyboard, mouse, wireless receiver

HP Media Center PC

Documentation

IR remote control plustwo AA batteries

Remote sensor

FM antenna

Remote IR cable(1 or 2, select models only)

Composite video cable

Analog video cable(select models only)

TV coaxial cable(1 or 2, select models only)

Modem cable

Not Included(may need to purchase)

DVI cable

RCA Y cable

Extra TV coaxial cables

S-video cable

Coaxial splitter(select models only)

Wireless LAN antenna(for extended range)

Set Up Your PC — Complete All 5 Steps:

1. Initial Setup a) Connect Keyboard and Mouse 2 b) Connect FM Antenna 3 c) Set Up Remote Control 3

2. Audio 5

3. Video 13

4. TV Signal Sources 19

5. Final Setup a) Internet Connection 25 b) Power On 26 c) Software Setup 27

1

Installation Overview

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Final Setup — Software Setup

Audio S-VideoCompositeVideoLRInput

Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Receiver

(select models only)

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Keyboard and Mouse

Refer to installationinstructions includedwith your keyboardand mouse.

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When you first turn on your system:

1) Follow the onscreen instructions, and answer any questions.

2) When the Windows desktop appears, set up your Internet connection and verify that it’s working by navigating to your Web home page.

3) Start Media Center by aiming your Media Center remote control at the remote sensor and pressing the green Start button.

4) The Media Center setup wizard starts and guides you through the initialization process.

5) If you have a high-definition digital tuner, the Digital TV wizard starts and guides you through the digital TV configuration process.

6) For instructions on configuring speaker and sound options, and configuring audio output, refer to the Getting Started Guide that came with your PC.

7) For further instructions on using your HP Media Center PC, refer to the Getting Started Guide, Software Guide, Warranty and Support Guide, and other documentation that came with your PC. You may also go to http://www.hp.com/support for more information.

8) Enjoy!

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Remote ControlInstall AA batteries in remote control.

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FM Antenna and Remote Control

Power Connection

AC Wall Outlet Surge Protector(sold separately)

Power On

Grounded connection or connection to surge protector is recommended to guard against voltage surges or spikes.

26

Final Setup — Power On

FM AntTV/CableAnt

FMTV

RInputR

FM Antenna(select models only)

Turn on power in the order shown.

Wired LAN

From DSL or cablemodem or network router

Ethernet(RJ45 cable)

A CLINE

Dial-up Modem(select models only)

Phonejack

LINKACT

Wireless LAN(802.11b/g)

B

Attach802.11 b/gantenna(selectmodels only)

4 25

Final Setup — Internet ConnectionSelect only one network option, then proceed to Power On.

Final S

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Audio


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a) PC speakers 6b) Home stereo AV receiver 9c) TV speakers 9d) Digital audio 12



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Audio — Choose Your Configuration

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Choose one Page

Choose your PC

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When you are done with audio, proceed to video.

2.0/2.1 Channel Speakers

7.1Channel Speakers

5.1Channel Speakers

Refer to setup instructionsthat came with your speakers.



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Audio — PC SpeakersSelect only one audio option, then proceed to video.


LRInput

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When you are done with TV signal, proceed to final setup.

It may beeasier tofind the IRwindow using a flashlight.

Step 2

Remote Sensor Attach the IR transmitter fromthe rear of the HP remote sensorto the front IR window of your cable box or satellite receiver.

Remove tape

Adhereto IR window

Set-top Box 1

(optional)Set-top Box 2

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TV Signal Sources — Cable or Satellite Receiver — Step 2This step is required to use the remote control with a cable box or satellite receiver.

Audio


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2.0/2.1Channel Speakers

7.1Channel Speakers

5.1Channel Speakers



Creative Labs Model T7700(or equivalent only)

Refer to setup instructions and cablesthat came with your speakers.

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(select models only)Single Set-top Box

or

From first cable box or satellite receiver rear panel.

Step 1

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TV Signal Sources — Cable or Satellite Receiver — Step 1Connect TV signal to PC, then proceed to step 2.

NOTE: Use B connectors if you have a dual tuner card and a second identical cable box or a second identical satellite receiver.

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Wall or antenna

Analog Cable or Antenna


TV Signal Sources — Analog Cable or AntennaConnect TV signal to PC, then proceed to final setup.

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NOTE: Dual tuner card connects input signal to both tuners internally.

Audio input jacks

Audio input jacks

5.1 Channel AV ReceiverAnalog connections

Surr. BackFront

Center

Sub

2 Channel AV Receiver or TV

Analog connections

Audio input jacks


Surround Surr. BackFront

Center

Sub



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Audio — Home Stereo AV Receiver or TV SpeakersSelect only one audio option, then proceed to video.

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Audio S-VideoCompositeVideoInput

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TV Signal Sources

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5.1 Channel AV Receiver


Analog connections

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Choose your TV signal source:

1. Analog Cable 21

2. Analog Antenna 21

3. Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 22

Remote Control 23 NOTE: You must use the HP remote sensor and IR transmitter to use the remote control with your box.

VGAOutput


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Audio input jacks

Audio input jacks

5.1 Channel SpeakersAnalog connections

Surr. BackFront

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Analog connections



Digital Video(DVI)

DVI in

VGA

VGA in VGA in

VGA

VGA Digital VideoOutput

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Video — PC DisplaysSelect only one video option, then proceed to TV signal sources.

When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources.


LRInput

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Video — Standard TVsSelect only one video option, then proceed to TV signal sources.

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Digital audio input jackDigital audio input jack Digital audio input jack

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Video — Choose Your Configuration


Composite Video

S-Video Video

S-Video

When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources.16



Analog Video Cable


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When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources. When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources.

Video — High Definition TVsSelect only one video option, then proceed to TV signal sources.

Video — High-Definition TVsSelect only one video option, then proceed to TV signal sources.

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Video — Choose Your Configuration


Composite Video

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When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources.16



Analog Video Cable


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Digital audio input jackDigital audio input jack Digital audio input jack

A B


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VGAOutput


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Audio input jacks

Audio input jacks

5.1 Channel SpeakersAnalog connections

Surr. BackFront

Center

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Analog connections



Digital Video(DVI)

DVI in

VGA

VGA in VGA in

VGA

VGA Digital VideoOutput

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Video — PC DisplaysSelect only one video option, then proceed to TV signal sources.

When you are done with video, proceed to TV signal sources.

Audio S-VideoCompositeVideoInput

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TV/CableAntInput

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TV Signal Sources

TV S

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Audio input jacks

Audio input jacks



Analog connections

10



Choose your TV signal source:

1. Analog Cable 21

2. Analog Antenna 21

3. Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 22

Remote Control 23 NOTE: You must use the HP remote sensor and IR transmitter to use the remote control with your box.

Audio input jacks

Audio input jacks


Surr. BackFront

Center

Sub


Analog connections

Audio input jacks


Surround Surr. BackFront

Center

Sub



LRInput

CO

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S-Video FM AntTV/CableAnt

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Wall or antenna

Analog Cable or Antenna


TV Signal Sources — Analog Cable or AntennaConnect TV signal to PC, then proceed to final setup.

21

ETHERN

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ETHERN

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NOTE: Dual tuner card connects input signal to both tuners internally.

Audio


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Audio FM AntCompositeVideo

TV/CableAnt

LRInput

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S-VIDEO

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FMTV

Input TV Ant

S-Video



7.1Channel Speakers

5.1Channel Speakers



Creative Labs Model T7700(or equivalent only)

Refer to setup instructions and cablesthat came with your speakers.

7



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A B

OUTOUTComplete

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or

From second cable box or satellite receiver rear panel.

(optional)Second Set-top Box

(select models only)Single Set-top Box

or

From first cable box or satellite receiver rear panel.

Step 1

22

TV Signal Sources — Cable or Satellite Receiver — Step 1Connect TV signal to PC, then proceed to step 2.

NOTE: Use B connectors if you have a dual tuner card and a second identical cable box or a second identical satellite receiver.

B

A

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Input DTV Ant


2.0/2.1 Channel Speakers

7.1Channel Speakers

5.1Channel Speakers




6



LRInput

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TV/CableAntLRInput

Input

CAMP VIA

R L

S-VIDEO IN

FMTV

Input TV Ant


It may beeasier tofind the IRwindow using a flashlight.

Step 2

Remote Sensor Attach the IR transmitter fromthe rear of the HP remote sensorto the front IR window of your cable box or satellite receiver.

Remove tape

Adhereto IR window

Set-top Box 1

(optional)Set-top Box 2

12

23

TV Signal Sources — Cable or Satellite Receiver — Step 2This step is required to use the remote control with a cable box or satellite receiver.

Audio


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Audio — Choose Your Configuration

Audio


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Choose one Page

Choose your PC


1

Wired LAN

From DSL or cablemodem or network router

Ethernet(RJ45 cable)

A CLINE

Dial-up Modem(select models only)

Phonejack

LINKACT

Wireless LAN(802.11b/g)

B

Attach802.11 b/gantenna(selectmodels only)

4 25

Final Setup — Internet ConnectionSelect only one network option, then proceed to Power On.

Final S

etup


LRInput

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LRInput

Input

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B

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Refer to Network Setup wizard for configuring the HP Media Center PC to your home network

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Remote ControlInstall AA batteries in remote control.

321

654

987

JKL

TV

VIDEOS

STOP

FWD

MORE

SKIP

CH/PG

DVD MENU

RECORDED TV

MUSICRADIO

PLAY

PAUSE

REW

RECORD

REPLAY

VOLUME

LIVE TV

BACK

PICTURES

DEF

WXYZ

MNO

ABC

TUV

GHI

PQRS

MUTE

OK

GUIDE

CLEAR ENTERPRINT

#* 0

3

FM Antenna and Remote Control

Power Connection

AC Wall Outlet Surge Protector(sold separately)

Power On

Grounded connection or connection to surge protector is recommended to guard against voltage surges or spikes.

26

Final Setup — Power On

FM AntTV/CableAnt

FMTV

RInput

R

FM Antenna(select models only)

Turn on power in the order shown.

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S-VIDEO

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FMTV

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TV/CableAntLRInput

Input Ant

27

Final Setup — Software Setup


Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Receiver

(select models only)

2

Keyboard and Mouse

Refer to installationinstructions includedwith your keyboardand mouse.

2

3

1


Printed in

5

?

4

E-mail

Search

Internet

Club hp

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E-mail

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Internet

Clubhp

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E-mail

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Internet

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>20 cm (8”)<1½ m (59”)


When you first turn on your system:

1) Follow the onscreen instructions, and answer any questions.

2) When the Windows desktop appears, set up your Internet connection and verify that it’s working by navigating to your Web home page.

3) Start Media Center by aiming your Media Center remote control at the remote sensor and pressing the green Start button.

4) The Media Center setup wizard starts and guides you through the initialization process.

5) If you have a high-definition digital tuner, the Digital TV wizard starts and guides you through the digital TV configuration process.

6) For instructions on configuring speaker and sound options, and configuring audio output, refer to the Getting Started Guide that came with your PC.

7) For further instructions on using your HP Media Center PC, refer to the Getting Started Guide, Software Guide, Warranty and Support Guide, and other documentation that came with your PC. You may also go to http://www.hp.com/support for more information.

8) Enjoy!

What’s in the Box?

Included

2

3

1


Printed in

5

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4

E-mail

Search

Internet

Club hp

Info

E-mail

SearchInternet

Clubhp

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E-mail

SearchInternet

Clubhp

>20 cm (8")

<1½ m (59")


32

1

65

4

98

7

JKL

TV

VIDEO

S

STOP

FWDMO

RE

SKIP

CH

/PG

DVD

MEN

U

RECO

RDED

TV

MU

SICRA

DIO

PLAY

PAU

SE

REW

RECO

RD

REPLAY

VOLU

ME

LIVE TV

BAC

K

PICTU

RES

DEF

WXYZ

MN

O

ABC

TUV

GH

I

PQRS

MU

TE

OK

GU

IDE

CLEA

REN

TERPRIN

T

#*

0

2 Way Splitter

Keyboard, mouse, wireless receiver

HP Media Center PC

Documentation

IR remote control plustwo AA batteries

Remote sensor

FM antenna

Remote IR cable(1 or 2, select models only)

Composite video cable

Analog video cable(select models only)

TV coaxial cable(1 or 2, select models only)

Modem cable

Not Included(may need to purchase)

DVI cable

RCA Y cable

Extra TV coaxial cables

S-video cable

Coaxial splitter(select models only)

Wireless LAN antenna(for extended range)

Set Up Your PC — Complete All 5 Steps:

1. Initial Setup a) Connect Keyboard and Mouse 2 b) Connect FM Antenna 3 c) Set Up Remote Control 3

2. Audio 5

3. Video 13

4. TV Signal Sources 19

5. Final Setup a) Internet Connection 25 b) Power On 26 c) Software Setup 27

1

Installation Overview


Printed in

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HP Media Center PC

Start Here

copyright © 2005 hewlett-packard development company, l.p

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