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28 HP Digital Entertainment Center
5 Connect the TV Source 1 In and TV Source 2 In
cables. See “Typical TV Source Connections” on
page 78.
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).
f Connect the HDTV Antenna In.
6 Connect the FM radio antenna. See “FM Radio
Antenna” on page 56.
7 Connect the Internet network cables. See “Typical
Network Connections” on page 116.
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 128.
9 Insert the remote control batteries. See “Installing the
Remote Control Batteries” on page 16.
10 Place the HP Digital Entertainment Center on a flat,
stable surface with the following clearances:
■ Top: 2 inches (5.08 cm)
■ Side: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
■ Back: Open cabinet
See “Safety Information” on page 17.
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 128.
12 Complete the initial startup and registration. See
“Windows Welcome” on page 131.
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 114.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 4). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 114.
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 101.
b USB devices, such as printers or scanners
(up to 2). See “Peripheral Connection Overview”
on page 114.
c VCR or analog video camera. See “Connecting
Video Equipment” on page 101.
d Insert the removable hard disk drive (optional).
See “Connecting an HP Personal Media Drive”
on page 123.
Begin using your system. See the Media Center Edition
2005 Software Guide.