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E equalizer Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 55 Ethernet network hub 13 F FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 12 FM In connector 14 FM radio antenna connecting 14 Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera 15 H headphones connector 11 using 60 home stereo system connecting to the PC 43 home videos 15, 43 HP updates from 5 I installing camera docking station 75 Internet Internet service provider 3 signing up with an ISP 4 K keyboard connector 12 keys 67 using 67 keyboard buttons access 67 configuring 68 media playback 68 special 67 80 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide L LAN antenna 78 M Media Center opening with remote control 69 memory card reader in-use light 71 troubleshooting 74 using 70, 71 memory card, formatting 71 microphone connector 11, 13 modem connector 14 monitor connector 13 mouse connector 12 multi-channel speakers configuring 55 Mute button 68 N network interface adapter 13 Norton Internet Security configuring 4 registering 4 P passwords creating 8 PC choosing a setup location 1 connecting the remote sensor 21 connecting the TV signal source 19 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and VCR 23 front-panel connectors 11 protecting with virus-scanning software 9 setup tips 1 transferring files and settings to new PC 9 virus scanning program 9 PC Help & Tools, using 3 power connector 12 printer connecting 16 connector 12

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Before Getting Started	5
PC Setup Tips	5
Choosing a PC setup location	5
Choosing a display	5
Using additional video cables	5
Using additional sound cables	5
Using a video game console	5
Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC	6
Finding Guides on Your PC and on the Web	6
Onscreen guides	6
Online guides	6
Using the PC with Safety and Comfort	7
Using PC Help & Tools	7
Connecting to the Internet	7
Connecting to the Internet requirements	7
Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software	8
Signing Up for Software Updates	9
Updates from HP	9
Automatic Updates	9
Getting messages	10
Turning off messages	10
Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC	11
Creating user accounts	11
Creating passwords	12
Installing Software and Hardware Devices	12
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC	13
HP Products Work Better Together	13
Protecting the PC	13
Installing Software	14
Getting Help	14
Setting Up the PC	15
HP Media Center PC Front Connectors	15
HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors	16
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC	19
Connecting to Other Devices	20
Connecting the Television Signal	21
Using TV Cables	21
Audio and Video Cables	21
Connecting the TV Signal Source	23
Connecting a dual tuner	24
Connecting the Remote Sensor	25
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup	26
Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable	26
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cable	27
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV	28
Using the TV as a Monitor	30
Cables for connecting the PC to a TV	30
Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen	30
Adjusting the Screen Resolution	30
Connecting the PC to a TV	31
Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display	32
Changing the Display for a GeForce Graphics Card	33
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card	33
Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card	34
Viewing the PC image on the TV	34
Viewing the PC image on the TV using the GeForce graphics card	35
Viewing the PC image on the TV using the ATI graphics card	35
Enabling and disabling the TV option using the GeForce graphics card	36
Enabling and disabling the TV option using the ATI Displays graphics card	36
Enabling and disabling the TV option with ATI Catalyst Control Center	37
Disconnecting the TV	37
Changing Your Display Using Windows XP	38
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options	39
Sound Connector Types	39
Speaker Configurations	41
Speaker types	42
Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	43
Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	44
Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	45
Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers	46
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System	47
Y adapter cables	48
2.1 home stereo installation	48
5.1 home audio installation	49
5.1 home audio installation procedure	50
Connecting Digital Audio	51
Configuring Audio Output	52
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel Sound Manager	52
Enabling digital audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager (optional)	53
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager	54
The Sound Effect Manager control screens	54
Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (type 6 connectors)	55
Retasking front-panel connectors	56
Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional)	56
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card	57
Enabling digital audio output with a sound card (optional)	57
Disabling digital audio output with Sound Effect Manager (optional)	58
Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager	58
The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager control screens	59
Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager	59
Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager	60
Retasking front panel audio connectors	60
Configuring Multi-streaming Audio	60
Audio output overview	61
Audio input overview	61
When to use multi-streaming audio	61
Setting up multi-streaming audio	62
Configuring Audio for Media Center	63
Configuring Audio for InterVideo WinDVD Player	64
Using Headphones	64
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones	64
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones	65
Selecting recording devices	65
Resolving Sound Issues	65
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card	66
Connecting the speakers	66
Configuring the sound card software	67
Configuring the FlexiJack connector	67
Recording with the sound card	68
Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes	68
Using the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation	69
Using the PC Hardware	71
Using the Keyboard	71
Special Keyboard Buttons	71
Access buttons	71
Media control or playback buttons	72
Customizing the keyboard buttons	72
Using the Remote Control	73
Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control	74
Memory Card Reader	74
Formatting a memory card	75
Using the memory card reader	75
Understanding the activity light	75
Memory Insertion Guide	76
Troubleshooting the memory card reader	78
Safely Remove Hardware Utility	78
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay	79
Storing CDs, DVDs, or memory cards	79
Installing an HP camera docking station	79
Connecting the Wireless LAN	82