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hp media center pc updated hp media center pc information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 2
to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO YOU. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 3
Contents Updated HP Media Center PC Information 1 Setting PC Location for Television Program Guide ..... 2 Changing the Program Lineup in Media Center ........ 3 Setting Parental Controls 3 Setting Closed Captioning 4 Installing Speakers 4 Connecting Altec Lansing Speakers 4 About Installing - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 4
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describes: ■ Setting PC location for television program guide ■ Changing the program lineup in Media Center ■ Setting parental controls ■ Setting closed captioning ■ Installing speakers ■ Understanding the 6-In-1 memory card reader ■ Recording data to CDs and DVDs ■ Playing video CD slideshows - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 6
to get the correct television program guide. To resolve this problem, set the location for your PC in the Control Panel first and then in the Media Center Settings window. To set the PC location 1 Click Start on the list. 6 Click Apply, and then click OK. 2 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 7
Guide in Media Center. 1 Click Start, and then click Media Center. 2 In the Media Center Start menu, click Settings. 3 Click TV/DVD. 4 Click Guide setup. 5 Click Change lineup, and follow the onscreen instructions this setting does not cause an error. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 3 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 8
the orange audio card connector on the back of your PC. 2 Plug the other two tips of the audio cable into their matching color-coded connectors on the back of the PC. 3 Follow the speaker system documentation to connect the other speakers to the subwoofer. 4 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 9
sound card that includes a game port connector on the left. If your PC has a sound card with these connectors, perform the procedures in the next section. Some PCs Out connectors on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel speakers system to the PC. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 5 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 10
speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC (see the table). Connect speaker channels (plugs) Front speakers Rear speakers Center/subwoofer speakers To PC back connector Audio (Line) Out (lime-green) Audio each speaker to test it. 6 Click OK. 6 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 11
Audigy sound manager or the Multi-channel Sound Manager. 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then select Media Center. 2 Click Settings, TV/DVD, and then click DVD. 3 Click Audio. 4 Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel). 5 Click Apply, and then click OK. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 7 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 12
USB Mass Storage Device is selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the 6-In-1 memory card reader from your PC. You must restart the PC to use your reader again. If you inadvertently open the Safely Remove Hardware window, click Close. 8 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 13
MyDVD Use Sonic MyDVD to record video files to CDs and DVDs. MyDVD writes files to DVD that can play in a DVD player. To open MyDVD, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, Sonic, MyDVD, and then click Start MyDVD. Follow the onscreen instructions. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 9 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 14
being recorded to your CD. 8 When your files have finished recording, a message appears telling you the files have been successfully recorded. Click Finish. 10 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 15
is not preinstalled on your PC. Important: Installing the DLA hp.com/cposupport 2 Type your model number into the Search box (for example, Media Center 863n). 3 Click drivers and downloads for your model. Click applications, if it is present. 4 Choose DLA, and then follow the onscreen instructions - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 16
and DVD+R discs readable by most read-only CD and DVD drives, even if DLA is not installed in the PC. When you make a disc compatible, DLA closes the session on your disc. This means: ■ With a DVD+R, to select Make Compatible again after you add the files. 12 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 17
programs, so a recording can be played on any Media Center PC. A recording of a broadcasterencrypted TV program, though, can be played only on the PC that recorded it. To protect your ability to play recorded TV programs, follow the instructions in "Safeguarding Your Recorded TV Programs" in this - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 18
Open Media Center and complete its setup. 2 Record at least one TV program. 3 Close Media Center. 4 Open the Microsoft Backup utility: Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Backup. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 14 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 19
line between Filename and Application in the title bar, and then click and drag the line to the right to see the full entries. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 15 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 20
10 Click Remove. 11 Click Apply. 12 Click OK. The Options window closes. 13 In the Backup Utility window, click the Backup tab. 9 Scroll down the list to see and then click the entry: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\* 16 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 21
14 In the left box, click the plus sign (+) for HP Pavilion (C). The file tree expands. Click the plus sign (+) for Documents and Settings, click the plus sign (+) for list and click the System State box so a check mark appears (as shown in the next figure). Updated HP Media Center PC Information 17 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 22
5 Click Add Files and Folders. The Select files and folders to add window opens. 6 In the Look in box, select Desktop from the drop-down list. 7 Click the backup file (for example Backup.bkf) so it appears in the File name box. Click Add. The window closes. 18 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 23
the window doesn't open automatically, click Start, My Computer, and then right-click the drive icon to view the contents of your backup disc. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 19 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 24
the following restore settings. In the window, click the Advanced button. Click Next. 9 A warning message window opens. Click OK in the Warning window. 20 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 25
. 12 A Backup Utility message window opens. Click Yes to restart the PC. Wait until the restart completes. Open Media Center and complete the setup. You can now play previously recorded TV programs that the estimated number of minutes that fit onto one DVD. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 21 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 26
You should always close Media Center before you manually place the PC in Standby mode to avoid file corruption and other recording problems. Note: If Live TV or other media is playing in Media Center, the PC won't go into Standby mode automatically. 22 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 27
in your Hardware Guide: ■ InterVideo WinDVD lets you watch DVD movies and video by using an interactive menu. ■ www.myhpclub.com is a special Web site for HP Pavilion home PC owners, including owners of Media Center PC. You will find fun projects, important product notices, support updates, tips - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 28
video source (VCR or camcorder) to the TV in connector or S-VID IN connector on the back of the PC. If necessary, first disconnect the cables for the TV signal from your antenna or set-top box. TV S-VID IN Left Right S-VID IN TV in audio in audio (S-Video) in 24 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 29
video source device. 8 On the PC desktop, click Start, choose All Programs, ArcSoft ShowBiz, and then click ShowBiz. 9 Click the Capture button in the ShowBiz window. Note: The preview window in ShowBiz is dark until you begin playing your VCR or camcorder. Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 30
the source for video; choose based on your card type: ■ Video Input button, and click a selection based on the cable connection you made in step 3: ■ S-video ■ Composite Video - for the S-video to composite video adapter ■ TV Tuner - for the coaxial cable connector 26 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 31
ArcSoft ShowBiz. ■ Store your video file on DVD by using the Sonic MyDVD program in the Start/All Programs menu. ■ View your video file using Media Center (copy or move the video file into the Shared Videos folder to allow all users on the PC to view it). Updated HP Media Center PC Information 27 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 32
home video source 1 Turn off your analog home video device. 2 On the PC desktop, Media Center Important: HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright law. 28 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 33
methods in the order listed here: ■ Restart When you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. This is the simplest repair for your PC: Just click Start, choose Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 29 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 34
PC to copy the operating system into its memory and to clear some tracking information. This may eliminate some problems PC to the settings the PC had before you installed the program. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support. 30 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 35
Restore. Note: Your PC hard disk drive contains the System Recovery image in a partition area of the disk drive. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs or DVD; see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs." Updated HP Media Center PC Information 31 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 36
delete the recovery partition using a special software tool. 5 Do not delete your hard drive partition unless you have made recovery CDs or DVDs. 32 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 37
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is accidentally erased. Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Make recovery CDs or DVDs (select models only) for your PC by using HP Recovery CD-DVD Creator before you experience any problem. The recovery discs run the program, it begins where you left off. 34 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 39
partition from your PC hard disk drive to increase space for data. ■ Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive. ■ Start the Microsoft Recovery Console (a utility from Microsoft that can perform operating system diagnostics and repairs). Updated HP Media Center PC Information 35 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 40
XP to restore the PC system and program settings. System Restore returns the PC settings to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support. 36 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 41
or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. Then click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and click Restart to restart the PC. Warning: Do not skip this last step! You must restart the PC when you are finished recovering applications or drivers. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 37 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 42
own recovery discs (CDs or DVD) before you need them; see "Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator." You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive; see "Using HP Recovery Tools CD." 38 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 43
the normal startup process continues.) 5 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions. 6 Complete the PC startup, and finish the registration process. Then reconnect all peripheral devices. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 39 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 44
this PC. PC at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and software programs you installed since your purchase. Note: If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk drive, you will see only the full System Recovery option. 40 Updated HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 45
partition. Insert the remaining discs when directed. Or ■ If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full System Recovery. Confirm that you want to create a recovery partition. Insert the remaining recovery discs when directed. Updated HP Media Center PC Information 41 - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 46
. 10 Complete the registration process, and then reconnect all peripheral devices. 11 Reinstall software not originally installed on the PC by the factory. 12 Copy data files that you saved on the backup CD or diskette you made to your hard disk drive. 42 Updated HP Media Center PC Information - HP Media Center 800 | HP Media Center PCs - (English) MEDIA CENTER SUPPLEMENT NA - Page 47
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