HP Media Center m7000 Getting Started Guide

Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
Table of Contents......................................... iii
Before Getting Started.................................. 1
PC Setup Tips....................................................................... 1
Utility Programs.................................................................... 1
Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC... 2
Safety and Comfort............................................................... 2
Online Guides ..................................................................... 2
Starting the PC for the First Time............................................. 2
Selecting an Internet Service Provider...................................... 3
HP Products Work Better Together .......................................... 3
Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC.......................... 3
Protecting the PC ..................................................................4
Installing Software ................................................................ 4
Setting Up the PC ......................................... 5
Front-Panel PC Connectors..................................................... 5
Back-Panel PC 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 Included ........................................ 11
Optional Audio and Video Cables Not Included .................... 12
Using the Analog Video Cable............................................. 13
Connecting the TV Signal Source .........................................15
Connecting the Remote Sensor ............................................. 16
Connecting the TV Signal Source
When You Have an Existing Setup................................... 17
Using the TV as a Monitor ...................................................22
Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for
Optional Setup of Your TV Display................................... 24
Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics Card...... 25
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card .................... 25
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options.... 29
Sound Connector Types.......................................................29
Speaker Configurations .......................................................31
Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers .......................................32
Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers...........................................33
Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers...........................................34
Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers...........................................36
Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card............................37
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System ..........................38
Connecting Digital Audio ....................................................42
Configuring Audio Output ...................................................43
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel
Sound Manager.............................................................44
Sound Effect Manager.........................................................46
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager ............47
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card........................49
Configuring Audio for Media Center.....................................50
Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player ..................................50
Using Headphones .............................................................51
Resolving Sound Issues ........................................................52
Using the PC Hardware.............................. 53
Using the Keyboard ...........................................................53
Special Keyboard Buttons ...................................................53
Using the Remote Control ....................................................55
Memory Card Reader .........................................................56
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay ......................................59
Connecting the Wireless LAN...............................................64
Troubleshooting ......................................... 65
Audio................................................................................65
Video................................................................................65
System and Hardware.........................................................67
Index......................................................... 69

HP Media Center m7000 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Media Center m7000
Category	Desktop
Language	English