HP Getting Started Guide - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Before Getting Started.................................. 1
PC Setup Tips....................................................................... 1
Utility Programs.................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information About Your
HP Media Center PC ........................................................ 2
Safety and Comfort............................................................... 2
Online Guides ..................................................................... 2
Connecting to the Internet...................................................... 3
HP Products Work Better Together .......................................... 3
Protecting the PC .................................................................. 4
Installing Software ................................................................ 4
Getting Help ........................................................................ 4
Setting Up the PC ......................................... 5
HP Media Center PC Front Connectors.................................... 5
HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors .................................... 6
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC ......................... 9
Connecting to Other Devices ............................................... 10
Connecting the Television Signal ................. 11
Using TV Cables................................................................. 11
Audio and Video Cables ..................................................... 11
Connecting the TV Signal Source.......................................... 13
Connecting the Remote Sensor ............................................. 15
Connecting the TV Signal Source
When You Have an Existing Setup................................... 16
Using the TV as a Monitor ................................................... 20
Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for
Optional Setup of Your TV Display................................... 22
Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card............... 23
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card .................... 23
Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst
Control Center Graphics Card......................................... 24
Changing your Display Using Windows XP ........................... 28
Configuring Speaker and
Sound Options........................................ 29
Sound Connector Types.......................................................29
Speaker Configurations .......................................................31
Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer)
Audio Speakers .............................................................33
Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers and a Subwoofer)
Audio Speakers .............................................................34
Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer)
Audio Speakers .............................................................35
Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers and a Subwoofer)
Audio Speakers .............................................................36
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System ..........................37
Connecting Digital Audio ....................................................41
Configuring Audio Output ...................................................42
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel
Sound Manager.............................................................42
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager ............44
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card........................47
Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD
Sound Effect Manager ....................................................48
Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager .................49
Configuring Multi-streaming Audio........................................50
Configuring Audio for Media Center.....................................53
Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player...................54
Using Headphones .............................................................54
Resolving Sound Issues ........................................................55
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Sound Card ..................56
Using the PC Hardware .............................. 61
Using the Keyboard ............................................................61
Special Keyboard Buttons ....................................................61
Using the Remote Control ....................................................63
Memory Card Reader .........................................................64
Memory Insertion Guide ......................................................65
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay ......................................68
Connecting the Wireless LAN...............................................71
Index ......................................................... 73