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30 HP Digital Entertainment Center
5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In
cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on
page 79.
a Connect the Cable/Antenna In.
b Connect the Source 1 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite
receiver 1.
c Connect the Source 2 In audio/video cables to
cable TV box, digital cable box, or satellite
receiver 2 (select models only).
d Connect the Infrared Transmitter 1 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 1.
e Connect the Infrared Transmitter 2 to cable TV
box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver 2
(select models only).
6 Connect the FM radio antenna. See “FM Radio
Antenna” on page 59.
7 Connect the Internet network cables. See “Typical
Network Connections” on page 110.
a DSL/cable modem to Internet (Ethernet)
b Wireless antenna
8 Pull the tab on the keyboard to activate the batteries.
See “Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial)” on
page 122.
9 Insert the remote control batteries. See “Installing the
Remote Control Batteries” on page 17.
10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat,
stable surface with the following clearances:
■ Top: 5.08 cm (2 inches)
■ Side: 2.54 cm (1 inch)
■ Back: Open cabinet
See “Safety Information” on page 19.
11 Turn on all equipment, and then turn on the
HP Digital Entertainment Center. See “Starting the
HP Digital Entertainment Center for the First Time”
on page 122.
12 Complete the initial startup and registration. See
“Windows Welcome” on page 125.
a Follow the onscreen instructions.
b Set up Media Center.
13 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect any additional rear panel devices.
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
camera. See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 108.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 4). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 108.
14 Optional step
(Recommended after basic setup)
Connect front panel devices.
a FireWire (IEEE 1394) device or digital video
camera. See “Connecting Video Equipment” on
page 95.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 2). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 108.
c VCR or analog video camera. See “Connecting
Video Equipment” on page 95.
d Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).
See “Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive”
on page 117.
Begin using your system. See the Software Guide.