© 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Printed in
www.hp.com
HP Digital Entertainment Center
Start Here
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
Connect to a
surge protector to
guard against
voltage surges
or spikes
Surge Protector (sold separately)
AC Wall Outlet
Turn power on all connected
devices such as TV and
audio equipment before
powering on the HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Power on only after you’ve
completed the full setup.
Go to your
Software
Setup Guide
Final Setup
Power on
16
Power On
1
Overview Page
Welcome 2
Installation Overview 3
In the box 4
Audio
5.1, 7.1, and 2 channel A/V receiver 6
Video
High Definition — DVI, component and VGA 8
Standard — Interlace scan, composite and S-Video 9
TV Sources
Analog cable - Dual and Single Tuner 10
Single digital cable or satellite receiver 11
Dual digital cable or satellite receivers 12
Final Setup
FM Radio, Remote Control and Keyboard 14
Internet — Wired and wireless 15
Power on 16
Start Here Booklet
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
14
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
rear panel
Install AA batteries in
remote control
Press any key to
check if batteries are
correctly installed.
The indicator light
should blink
Remote Control Keyboard Setup
Pull tab to
power keyboard
FM Antenna
FM Radio Setup
FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
Activity
LED
Final Setup
Remote control, keyboard, FM radio
Set-top-box IR Control
Download
TV Program
Guide
Audio
TV Source
Data
Remote
Control
Keyboard
Internet
AV in
AV Receiver TV or Monitor
Cable in
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
AV out
DSL/Cable modem
or Wireless router
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
TV Source inIR Control
AV
Video
Network data
Installation Overview
3
Overview
IMPORTANT: The HP Digital
Entertainment Center must be
installed in an area with an open
back to ensure proper ventilation.
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R L
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R L
OUT
Dual Tuner Model
(select models only)
Step 1
From second Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
From first Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
*
These boxes are provided
by your local cable or
satellite service provider
OUT
or or
Source 1 Set-top-box
Source 2 Set-top-box
TV Sources
Dual Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver
*
Select only one TV source option, then proceed to Final Setup
12
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Rear Panel
Complete
the Required
Next Step
2 Way Splitter
What’s in the box?
Cables Connector
DVI
S-video
Digital Audio Coaxial
Remote IR
TV Coaxial
AC power
(110–240V 50–60 Hz)
RCA stereo
(red, white)
Coaxial Splitter
(select models)
5
Overview
CABLE/ANT. IN
FM ANTENNA IN
75
Ω
COAXIAL
1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
CABLE/ANT. IN
FM ANTENNA IN
75
Ω
COAXIAL
1
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
Dual Tuner Model
(select models only)
From Wall or Antenna
Cable Splitter
From Wall or Antenna
Single Tuner Model
TV
Source
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
or or
TV Sources
Analog Cable or Antenna
Select only one TV source, then proceed to Final Setup
10
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
Connections for Audio
LR
2-Channel Stereo Receiver or TV5.1 Channel AV Receiver
Analog connections
Analog Audio Out
(2-Channel)
Audio Input Jacks
Analog Audio Out
(Multi-Channel)
Audio Input Jacks
or
Surr. Back Surround
Center
Sub
Front
Connector
colors may vary
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
R R
L
L L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
ND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
L
or
Audio
Select only one audio option, then proceed to Video
Configuration
Options
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
AV Receiver
Rear Panel
7
Audio
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
PbYPr
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
TV
Rear Panel
Video In
Video In
Video In
Progressive Scan
(Component*)
Digital Video
(DVI)
VGA
(Computer Displays or Digital TVs)
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
TV
Rear Panel
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
Y
VGA
Video
PbYPr
Interlaced Scan
(Component*)
Video
Video In
Video In
or or or or or
Recommended Recommended
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
Video
S-video
S-video
Video In
* Not recommended for initial setup. Go to your model
number page at http://www.hp.com/support for
instructions on using component video.
* Go to your model number page at
http://www.hp.com/support for
instructions on using component video.
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
Video
High Definition TVs
Select only one Video option, then proceed to TV Sources
Video
Standard TVs
Select only one Video option, then proceed to TV Sources
8 9
Video
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Audio Input Jacks
Analog Audio Out
(Multi-Channel)
7.1 Channel AV Receiver
Optical Audio
5.1 Channel AV Receiver
Digital connections
Digital Audio Input Jacks
Digital Audio Out
or
or
or
Connector
colors may vary
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
Surr. Back Surround
Center
Sub
Front
Connectors vary
by AV receiver
Audio
Select only one audio option, then proceed to Video.
Configuration
Options
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
AV Receiver
Rear Panel
Tips
• You may need to
change the input
selection on the
front panel of your
AV receiver or AV
remote control in
order to hear sound.
See your
AV receiver
documentation.
• For Options 2 or
3, you may need to
purchase additional
RCA stereo cables.
• You may not need
to connect all plugs.
• Refer to the User’s
Guide for detailed
instructions.
6
Recommended
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
It may be easier to find
the IR window using a
flashlight
Adhere
to IR window
Remove tape
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Front
Single Tuner Model Single Tuner Model
Attach the IR transmitter
from the rear of the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
to the front IR window of the
Digital Cable Box or
Digital Satellite Receiver
*
These boxes are provided by your
local cable or satellite service provider
Step 1 Step 2
Complete
The Required
Next Step
From Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver
OUT
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
or
TV Sources
Single Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver
*
Select only one TV source, then proceed to Final Setup
11
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Rear Panel
TV Sources
SKIP
FWD
STOP
PLAY
MUSIC PICTURESVIDEOSRADIO
TV
DVD MENU
PAU SE
REPLAY
REW
RECORD
HP Digital En
ter
tainment Cen
ter
System Reco
ver
y
Win
dows
®
XP Media Ce
nter Edition 2004
Suppor
t for
Microsoft
products is p
rovided
by HP.
For distribution
only with a
new PC.
©
2003-2004 Hew
lett-
Packard Dev
elopment
Co
mpany
, L.P
.
Portions
©
2003. M
icro
so
ft
Co
rporation
.
All rights res
er
ved.
Produ
ct o
f XXX
XXX.
Disc 1
This CD can O
NLY be used with an HP Home
Theater PC.
Refer to
the printed
instructions p
rovided with yo
ur Recover
y CDs.
HP1234-5678
HP Digital
Entertainment Ce
nter
System Recover
y
Win
dows
®
XP Media Center Edition 20
0
4
Suppor
t for
Microsoft
products is pr
ovided
by HP.
For distribu
tion
only with a
new PC.
©
2003-2004 Hew
lett-
Packard Develo
pment
Co
mpany
, L.P
.
Portions
©
2003. Microsoft
Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Product of XXXXXX.
Disc 1
This CD can ON
L
Y be used with
an HP Home Theater PC. Re
fer to
the printed
instruction
s provided wi
th your Recov
er
y CDs.
HP1234-5678
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
Basic Setup
Co
nn
ect y
o
ur sy
stem
to
the
b
a
ck p
an
el.
Yo
u
r co
nnecto
r lo
ca
ti
on
s a
nd system
com
po
nents m
ay
vary
.
H
P D
igital Enter
tain
m
ent C
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nter
Start Here
Software Gu
ide
H
P D
ig
ita
l E
n
ter
ta
inm
e
nt C
e
nt
er
Software Guide
HP Digital Entertainment Center
What’s in the box?
HP Digital Entertainment Center
RF Wireless lap-size keyboard
(batteries preinstalled)
IR Remote control plus two AA batteries
Wireless LAN antenna
for extended range
Documentation
DVD recovery disc(s)
4
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
Adhere
to IR window
Remove tape
It may be easier to
find the IR window
using a flashlight
Attach the IR transmitter
from the rear of the HP DEC
to the front IR window of the
Digital Cable Box or
Digital Satellite Receiver
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
Source 1 Set-top-box
Source 2 Set-top-box
*
These boxes are provided
by your local cable or
satellite service provider
TV Sources
Dual Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver
*
Select only one TV source option, then proceed to Final Setup
13
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
Rear Panel
Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver
Step 2
TV Sources
On/Standby
HP Digital Entertainment Center z545
Experience Entertainment Like Never Before!
Experience mode
status indicators
Progressive scan DVD
player plus double-layer
DVD±RW / DVD±R recorder
HP Personal Media Drive bay,
for additional storage for
PVR and digital content
AV connectivity for
capturing analog and digital
video from camcorders
Front status panel
for all media
information
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
TV SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
FRONT INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV INL
R
1394
MIC INHEADPHONES
HI SPEED
USB 2.0
SmartMedia / xD
CompactFlash I/II
MMC / SD
MS / MS PRO
9-in-1 universal flash card reader
for quick transfer of digital photos
and other digital content
High-speed USB
Welcome to the
HP Digital Entertainment Center
2
DIGITAL VIDEO OUT
DVI
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO 7.1 PRE-OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R R R
L L L
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
Pb
VGA
Pr
INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT
12
WIRELESS LAN 802.11 b/g
REMOVABLE ANTENNA
ACTIVITY
LINK
CABLE/ANT. IN FM ANTENNA IN
75 Ω
COAXIAL
TV SOURCE 1 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L 1
CABLE/ANT. IN
2
SOURCE 2 IN
VIDEOAUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
AC IN
100-240V- 4/A 50/60Hz
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10/ 100/ 1000
HI SPEED USB 2.0 ETHERNET1394
15
HP Digital
Entertainment
Center
rear panel
10/100/1000
ETHERNET
Ethernet
(RJ45) cable
Wired LAN Wireless LAN
(802.11b/g)
From DSL or Cable
modem or network router
Refer to network setup
wizard for configuring
the HP DEC to your
home network
or
Final Setup
Internet connection
Final Setup
Features
Easy to set up and fun to use
Enjoy more of your TV, movies, music, photos, and home
videos in one place. A simple and delightful interface that
puts you in control of your complete entertainment
experience. Designed to integrate easily into your existing
home entertainment components.
Watch what you want, when
you want
Pause and replay live TV and record hundreds of hours
of your favorite TV shows without a monthly fee, or enjoy
DVD movies in high quality video and digital surround
sound.
Easily preserve and share
memories
Capture, personalize, and create DVDs of your home
movies and back up your photos, music, or favorite TV
programs on DVD. Use the optional HP Personal Media
Drive as an easy way to add more storage or archive for
your digital content.
Explore a whole new world of
on-demand entertainment
Explore the Internet for exciting content like on-demand
movies and music through Online Spotlight, or instant
message friends while watching your favorite TV shows.
Go to http://www.hp.com for the
latest updates and more information.
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