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table of contents 1 introduction 7 getting started 8 about this guide 9 using the remote control and front panel 10 button overview 12 typing with the onscreen keyboard 18 the keyboard’s keys 19 the internet connection 20 dial-up prompt 20 retrieving cd information 20 using the info button 20 connecting to internet radio 21 connecting to the internet guide 21 connecting for updates 21 power modes 22 on/off and sleep mode 22 screen saver 22 where to find help 23 2 playing CDs and recording music to the li
consolidating dial-up connections when recording 32 copying music from a networked PC 33 3 enjoying your music library 35 sorting and playing your music 36 what's displayed 37 library navigation: select vs.
listening to internet radio 53 understanding internet radio 54 connection 54 buffering 54 graphics 55 station availability 55 finding and playing internet radio stations 56 featured stations 56 last station played 56 browse stations 56 my favorites 57 search all stations 57 6 exploring music online 59 entertainment features 60 music finder 60 searching & shopping for music 61 your shopping cart 61 7 setting your preferences 63 audio settings 64 encoding rate 64 encoding format 65 audio test 65 networ
scheduling 70 time and date 70 time zone 70 update time 70 external devices 71 supported devices 71 general information 72 registration info 72 about your de100c 73 copyright information 73 8 installing and setting up 75 step 1: get ready 76 unpack your digital entertainment center 76 check your internet readiness 77 choose a location 77 step 2: connect 78 connect the audio 79 connect the video 80 connect dial-up or broadband 81 power up 81 step 3: check setup 82 turn on your system 82 about component wit
finding network settings on your PC 92 locating the network mask, internet gateway, and name server 92 locating the web proxy 94 9 support and customer information 97 support and services 97 troubleshooting 97 hp customer care 97 repairs and service 98 hp upgraded warranty statement 99 warranty statement 100 privacy statement 102 product certifications 105 index 109 hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide 5
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introduction 1 Welcome to HP’s Digital Entertainment Center, the Internet-connected stereo component that brings the Internet music experience to your living room with the click of a button. in this chapter...
getting started Once you’ve installed and set up your digital entertainment center, you’ll want to quickly familiarize yourself with the basics. ■ learn to use the controls You can operate the digital entertainment center with the remote control or from the front panel. This chapter gives you a look at all the buttons and their functions, as well as the onscreen keyboard.
about this guide The chapters that follow show you how to store, organize and play your music, your way. explains how to...
tip Make sure you point the remote at the front of the digital entertainment center — not at your TV screen. using the remote control and front panel The remote control lets you lean back, relax, and operate your digital entertainment center from across the room. Its buttons are described in “button overview,” starting on page 12.
The front panel is designed to give you quick control over the digital entertainment center’s simpler functions, which don’t require the TV interface for navigation. Not all functions are available from the front panel. Its buttons are described in “button overview,” starting on page 12.
tip button overview button If your digital entertainment center stops responding, you can reset the system by pressing and holding the Power button for six seconds to power off, and then powering on again. details Press and release for simple power on/off. When turned off this way, the digital entertainment center enters sleep mode and the fan runs quietly. Restart is quick. Press and hold for six seconds for full power down.
description CD Go to the CD play and record functions. LIBRARY Go to the top level of all Library functions. INTERNET RADIO Go to Internet Radio. INTERNET GUIDE Go to the Internet Guide. HOME Go to the top level of all functions. hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide details introduction mode selection button From here you can access your recorded music, playlists, CD-Writer and portable functions, and music you’ve downloaded.
special functions button 14 description details ADD Add an item to a list. SHUFFLE/ REPEAT Toggle between repeat mode, shuffle mode, both repeat and shuffle, and regular play. Graphics on the TV and on the front panel are visible when shuffle and/ or repeat are in use. INFO Retrieve CD, artist, or radio station information from the Internet. Choices include discography, related artists, album details, and more.
button description details SEL Select the currently highlighted item. When choosing artist or album names, etc., SEL navigates down to the next level, displaying the item’s contents. At the lowest level — track title — SEL also functions as the Play or ADD button. Arrows Up and Down arrows navigate through onscreen items. Navigation wraps up and down the screen. For example, pressing Down from the last item brings you to the first item.
button Rewind/ skip back description details To rewind the currently playing song, press and hold. To skip to the beginning of the song, press and release. transport controls To skip back through the songs in the currently playing list, repeatedly press and release. Play Play the currently highlighted item. Fast forward/ skip forward To move forward within the currently playing song, press and hold.
description details Record Record the current item or list. When you first insert a CD, you can simply press Record to record the entire CD to the digital entertainment center. Stop Stop the currently playing/ recording/downloading item (audio or video). Pause Pause the currently playing item. hp digital entertainment center owner’s guide introduction transport controls button To resume play, press Pause again or press Play.
tip When the keyboard appears, it sometimes contains information you want to erase before you begin typing (such as Playlist #1) To erase the entire field quickly, simply select clear. typing with the onscreen keyboard The digital entertainment center’s onscreen keyboard appears whenever you choose a function that requires typed input. You use it to enter information about your Internet connection, to register, to name playlists, to edit CD and track information, and more.
the keyboard’s keys tip command description accepts the entry as shown in the typing field and closes the onscreen keyboard cancel cancels any changes made in the current typing session and closes the onscreen keyboard clear clears the entire typing field delete deletes the keystroke preceding the flashing cursor (functions like backspace on a computer keyboard) left arrow moves the cursor position to the left right arrow moves the cursor position to the right case changes the alphabetical char
tip dial-up users If you need your phone line while the digital entertainment center is connected to the Internet, the fastest way to break the connection and free the line is to quickly press and release the digital entertainment center’s Power button. the internet connection The digital entertainment center performs some functions on its own, and some functions require connection to the Internet. If you’re a dial-up user, you need to be aware of when these connections occur.
connecting to internet radio See “listening to internet radio” on page 53 for a full explanation of Internet radio’s functions and behavior. connecting to the internet guide The material presented on the Internet guide is updated regularly and streamed live to your digital entertainment center. Therefore, the digital entertainment center must be connected to the Internet while you’re using any of the Internet guide’s features. See “exploring music online” on page 59 for more on the Internet Guide.
tip power modes on/off and sleep mode If your digital entertainment center stops responding, you can reset the system by pressing and holding the Power button for six seconds to power off, and then powering on again. When you quickly press and release the Power button, the digital entertainment center processes for a moment then enters sleep mode (rather than turning off completely), and the cooling fan runs quietly.
where to find help introduction Answers to many frequently asked questions are available onscreen at any time. Press OPTIONS, then select help. For technical support, see “hp customer care” on page 97. For more information on the HP Digital Entertainment Center, visit either: ■ www. hp.com/support/de100c or ■ www. hp.
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playing CDs and recording music to the library The digital entertainment center’s CD mode lets you: ■ play CDs, just as you would on any CD player 2 in this chapter...
tip If you press Play or Record but don’t hear music, make sure: ■ your receiver’s audio input setting is set properly ■ the volume is turned up and is not muted playing a CD 1 On the front panel, press the Open Tray button: Insert a CD, then close the tray. 2 Select CD from the home menu, or press CD: The digital entertainment center retrieves the CD information — artist, album title, track titles, and genre — from the Internet. When the CD track titles appear, the first track is highlighted.
what's displayed tip While you’re playing a CD, your television displays the following: CD mode icon arrow indicates currently playing track track titles and length currently playing track artist name - album title 1. track 1 title track length 2. track 2 title track length 3. track 3 title track length 4. track 4 title track length 5. track 5 title track length track title - artist time elapsed/ track length The currently playing track will be highlighted.
tip The digital entertainment center records about four times faster than it plays. After the last track is recorded (a white dot next to each title means it has been recorded), you can press Stop to stop playing, then begin recording your next CD. recording CD tracks You can record all tracks on a CD to the digital entertainment center or select specific tracks to record.
what's displayed tip While you’re recording, your television displays the following: artist name - album title 1. track 1 title track length white: track has been recorded 2. track 2 title track length 3. track 3 title track length 4. track 4 title track length 5.
recording selected tracks tip To find out how much room is left on your hard drive, press HOME. Select settings, then select general information, then About de100c. Here’s how to record a specific set of tracks. 1 On the front panel, press the Open Tray button: Insert a CD, then close the tray. 2 Select CD from the home menu, or press CD: The digital entertainment center retrieves the CD information and displays it.
retrieving CD information The first time you insert a CD to play or record it, the digital entertainment center retrieves the CD information (artist and album name, track titles, etc.) over the Internet. If for some reason the data isn’t retrieved when you first insert the CD, you can still play and/or record the CD without the information, then retrieve the information later. Here’s how. 1 On the front panel, press the Open Tray button: Insert a CD, then close the tray.
consolidating dial-up connections when recording If you want to record from several CDs and you use a dial-up connection, here’s the most efficient way to gather the CD information. This method lets you avoid repeated dial-ups (the longest part of the information gathering process) to make multiple database retrievals (a very short part of the process). To gather CD information for several CDs: 1 On the front panel, press the Open Tray button: Insert a CD, then close the tray.
copying music from a networked PC tip To copy MP3 files from your PC to your digital entertainment center, you can either: ■ burn the files to CD and then record the CDs to your library (see “recording CD tracks” on page 28), or ■ copy the files directly across your home network To copy the files directly, your PC and your digital entertainment center must be networked together. In addition, you must enable file sharing on your digital entertainment center (see “file sharing” on page 68 for instructions).
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enjoying your music library When you record CD or MP3 tracks, the music files become part of your library. Within your library, you can: ■ sort, view, search, and navigate through your music ■ play your music ■ edit CD and track information ■ delete tracks ■ create and play playlists You can also download tracks to a portable device and burn tracks from your library onto digital audio CD-R or CD-RW media. See “taking your music with you” on page 45.
sorting and playing your music You can sort your music to play any collection of tracks in your library, such as a complete CD, your entire collection by a specific artist, or all of a particular genre. (To create and play playlists, see page 40.) To sort and play your music: 1 From the library menu, select Music. The following categories are displayed: — Artists — Albums — Genres — Track titles 2 Navigate to the category you want to view, then press SEL: The category’s contents appear.
what's displayed While you’re playing tracks in your library, your television displays the following: Library mode icon arrow indicates currently playing track highlighted track track titles and length currently playing track artist name - album title 1. track 1 title track length 2. track 2 title track length 3. track 3 title track length 4. track 4 title track length 5.
library navigation: select vs. play The SEL and Play buttons have separate but overlapping functions. When any category is highlighted: ■ SEL displays a list of all the items in that category ■ Play plays all the music in that category For example, if you press SEL while a genre is highlighted, the tracks within that genre will be listed. If you press Play while the genre is highlighted, all the tracks within that genre will play.
searching within your library You can move quickly to a specific artist, track, or other item in your by using the search function. This feature is particularly useful when you’ve recorded a large amount of music to your digital entertainment center. 1 From the library menu, select Music. 2 Highlight the category you want to search within, such as Artists or Track titles. Press SEL: 3 Press OPTIONS: tip The search function looks for items alphabetically as they exist in the database.
tip You can follow these steps to add music to a playlist any time. The tracks you add will appear at the bottom of the playlist. To change the order, see “modifying playlists” on page 41. creating and playing playlists A playlist is a collection of tracks that you choose and organize anyway you like. You can create up to 99 playlists of any length on your digital entertainment center. note You can name your playlist first, then add music to it; or you can add music first, then rename the playlist.
playing your playlists To play a playlist: 1 From the library menu, select Playlists. 2 Highlight the playlist you want to hear. 3 Press Play: modifying playlists You can add or delete tracks in a playlist, or change their order. To add to your playlist, see “adding music to a playlist” on page 40. To delete or move items in your playlist: tip When you delete an item from a playlist, it is NOT removed from the library. To delete tracks from your library, see “deleting music from your library” on page 43.
tip editing CD and track information To edit or add to the CD and track information stored in your music library: Are you missing CD information? The online database may not have information for some rare or obscure CDs. However, if you record a CD and the information isn’t automatically retrieved, try again to retrieve it before you enter it manually, as the information may have become available or your initial connection may have been faulty. See “retrieving CD information” on page 31.
deleting music from your library To delete music from your digital entertainment center: 1 From the library menu, select Music, then navigate down to the appropriate level (for example, albums or track titles). 2 Highlight the item you want to delete, then press OPTIONS: 3 Select delete. A confirmation pop-up appears onscreen. 4 Highlight delete, then press SEL: The item is deleted from your music library.
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taking your music with you The HP Digital Entertainment Center makes it easy to enjoy your music collection wherever you go. In addition to playing and organizing the music in your library, you can: ■ write MP3 files or standard music files onto CD ■ download MP3 tracks to a portable device accessing the functions Go to your library to make your music portable: 4 in this chapter...
tip Once you’ve chosen music files to write to CD, the list is accessible until you write the CD (from the library menu, select CD-Writer to access the list). When the writing process is complete, your list of songs is deleted. If you want to create a list that remains available (such as to download to a portable device or just to listen to), build a playlist first, then add the playlist to your tracks for writing add pad). See page 40 for instructions on playlists.
8 When finished, press OPTIONS: — To delete a track from the list, highlight the track, then press OPTIONS. Select delete. — To change the order of the tracks, highlight a track, then press OPTIONS. Select move, and use the up or down arrow to move the item. When you are done, press SEL. To ensure CDs are written without errors, all navigation (except Stop) is disabled while the CD is being written. — To clear the entire list, press OPTIONS, then select clear.
selecting a music format This table will help you determine which CD format you want to use. option description pros cons write a music CD Converts MP3 files to standard music files. Resulting CDs can be played on most CD players when using CD-R media, and on many CD players when using CD-RW media. Compared to MP3, fewer tracks fit on CD (about 10-20 tracks, depending on file size). write an MP3 CD (flat file system) Writes MP3 files to CD without a subdirectory system.
putting your music on a portable device supported devices The digital entertainment center supports a number of portable devices for music transfer, including: ■ Sonicblue Rio 500 ■ Iomega HipZip ■ SanDisk ImageMate — CompactFlash card reader, MultiMediaCard reader Look for support for additional devices to be added through software updates. See hp.com/support/de100c for the latest information on supported devices and new functions.
tip To ensure tracks are transferred without errors, all navigation except Stop is disabled during the transfer. DO NOT disconnect the device during a transfer; you could damage your portable device or media and leave the de100c in an unfinished state, requiring a power reset (see “on/off and sleep mode” on page 22). You can add items track by track, or you can add multi-track items, such as an entire album or a complete playlist.
error message taking your music with you If you see the message “no portable device present” when your portable device is connected to the digital entertainment center, check the following: ■ Is your portable supported? Go to www.hp.com/support/de100c for an updated list of supported players. ■ Is your device powered on? ■ Is the USB cable securely attached to the portable device and the digital entertainment center? Unplug and reconnect the cable.
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listening to internet radio With the digital entertainment center, you can discover new music and Internet radio stations as well as enjoy your favorites. From the internet radio menu you can: ■ play Internet radio stations ■ explore new and featured stations ■ browse and search for stations by genre, location, and more ■ save your favorite stations for quick access 5 in this chapter...
understanding internet radio Internet radio is an audio stream, sometimes accompanied by graphics, that you access over the Internet. Thousands of Internet radio stations are available, and because signal distance is not an issue, you can play stations from around the world as well as local favorites. The following information will help you understand how Internet radio works.
graphics Many Internet radio stations transmit graphics — even video — as part of the data stream. When possible, the digital entertainment center displays these graphics on your television screen. However, most user interaction with Internet radio graphics (such as “click here” notices) is designed for browser-based Web access and is therefore not compatible with the digital entertainment center.
tip finding and playing internet radio stations A brief explanation of the features is all you need to use and enjoy Internet radio. You can navigate around the digital entertainment center while you’re playing an Internet radio station. The audio stream won’t stop until you press Stop or play another item. Press NOW PLAYING to return to the station’s screen.
my favorites Select this function for fast access to your favorite stations. ■ You can add a station to your favorites at any time: highlight the station and either: — press the ADD button: or — press OPTIONS and select add to fav’s: ■ To play a station in your favorites list: 1 From the Internet Radio menu, select My favorites.
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exploring music online 6 Your digital entertainment center’s Internet connection lets you access online music and entertainment, look up artist and album information, purchase music, and more. in this chapter... The Internet Guide is the place where much of this new discovery takes place — from music videos and movie previews to an online search-and-discover function. You can even purchase CDs online.
entertainment features The internet guide menu presents a regularly updated selection of featured entertainment items to be streamed or downloaded. To access an item, highlight it and press SEL: music finder The music finder lets you find CD or artist information, buy CDs online, manage your shopping cart, and view your order history. Select Music finder and follow the prompts.
searching & shopping for music With the digital entertainment center, it's easy to find more music by the artists you already listen to, or to check out related or completely new music. There are two ways to find music information online: ■ When you're listening to a CD or to music from your library, simply highlight an artist, album or track title and press INFO: A pop-up menu displays your choices, such as discography and album details. Select the item you want, and view the results online.
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7 setting your preferences You can test, view and change many of the digital entertainment center’s settings onscreen. From the home menu, select Settings to view the following choices: ■ audio settings in this chapter...
audio settings encoding rate The encoding rate determines the sound quality of the tracks recorded to your digital entertainment center. A higher rate (less file compression) improves sound quality, but it also increases file size. At the default rate, 128 kbps (kilobits per second), your digital entertainment center can hold roughly 750 CDs of music (about 9,000 tracks); at 256 kbps it can hold about half that amount.
encoding format setting your preferences The first available encoding format is MP3; look for additional formats to be added. For information on these and other updates, see hp.com/support/de100c. audio test You can test to determine whether your audio connections are working properly. 1 From the settings menu, select Audio Settings, then Audio test. 2 Select Both channels, Left channel, and/or Right channel. When you select a test, a 24-second music sample plays.
network settings Select network settings to view or change your digital entertainment center’s Internet and home networking properties. For more in-depth information on these settings and on home networking, see “installing and setting up” on page 75. From the network settings screen, you can choose to modify your basic settings or to show your advanced network settings.
■ broadband setting your preferences If you’re configuring your system for broadband Internet connectivity, the digital entertainment center tries to auto-configure the network setup (through DHCP). If the auto-configure fails, or if you choose to modify the settings, you can accept or change each of the following settings onscreen: — Connection type — IP address — Network mask — Gateway — Name server — Web proxy For detailed instructions, see “installing and setting up” on page 75.
home networking All home networking parameters are configured (and networking is enabled) for broadband users who are sharing a broadband connection through a router. Dial-up users can install the digital entertainment system onto a home network by entering the appropriate IP address, network mask, gateway and name server. See “installing and setting up” on page 75 for information about these settings. 1 From the settings menu, select Network Settings, then select Advanced network settings.
prompt before dialing setting your preferences If you connect your digital entertainment center to the Internet via dial-up, you can choose whether to be prompted with a yes/no choice each time the device prepares to make an Internet connection. The default setting is to prompt the user. (If you connect via broadband, this setting is Not applicable.) 1 From the settings menu, select Network Settings, then select Advanced network settings.
scheduling Select Scheduling to view your system’s time and date, and to view or change your time zone or update time. time and date The digital entertainment center sets an internal clock and calendar the first time it connects to the HP Digital Entertainment Portal. The hour is determined according to the time zone you set. time zone This was originally set during the installation and setup process. To change the time zone: 1 From the Settings menu, select Scheduling, then select Time zone.
external devices To specify the folder setting: 1 From the Settings menu, select External devices. 2 With Music player folder selected, press SEL. 3 Using the drop-down menu, select the appropriate choice: — Choosing Root Folder lets you add music files to the top level, or root folder, of your portable device. — Choosing My Documents or My Music lets you view and add to second-level folders on your portable device. It also creates the folder if it doesn’t yet exist on the device.
tip general information registration info Registration lets HP help you by quickly directing any service calls you may make. It also lets you choose whether HP may contact you to keep you up to date on product information and offers. Entering your registration information also makes shopping online easier: Your address is automatically entered in the “ship to” and “bill to” fields. (You can easily accept or override the address.
about your de100c setting your preferences From the settings menu, select general information, then about de100c to view the following: ■ Serial number of your digital entertainment center ■ Software version installed on your digital entertainment center ■ Free hard disk space (what percentage of the digital entertainment center’s 40 GB hard drive is available) If you need to call HP Customer Care for support, you may be asked for this information.
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installing and setting up This chapter details your digital entertainment center’s installation and configuration. For additional information, go to www.hp.com/support/de100c. 8 in this chapter...
step 1: get ready ■ Unpack your digital entertainment center ■ check your internet readiness ■ choose a location. unpack your digital entertainment center Your box contains the following components. owner's guide audio cable (red and white connectors) remote control two AAA batteries digital entertainment center (de100c) note 76 power cord composite video cable (yellow connectors) 20-foot phone cord phone splitter Save your box and packing materials.
check your internet readiness ■ dial-up: 56k modem is built-in. Some connection methods are not supported. Dial-up support excludes Internet Service Providers that rely on proprietary software, such as AOL® and CompuServe®, and free ISPs that require a Web browser to display banner ads. No additional equipment is required. ■ broadband: Connecting through your DSL or cable modem (external modem required), or other broadband connection.
step 2: connect ■ connect the audio ■ connect the video ■ connect dial-up or broadband ■ power up The instructions provided here refer to the diagram below. home phone jack connect the phone cord OR an ethernet cable phone R AUDIO L VIDEO ethernet router de100c S-VIDEO IN INPUT 1 AUDIO IN OUT R L INPUT 2 CD AUDIO OUT TAPE IR MOUSE /G-LINK AUX1 AV COMPULINK AUX2 This illustration shows a typical configuration. Your setup may differ.
connect the audio See “a” on the diagram on page 78. 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the de100c’s analog OUT jacks, matching red to red, white to white. 2 Connect the other end to one set of your receiver’s audio IN jacks, matching red to red, white to white. Your receiver has several sets of input jacks. Connect the de100c to the CD input jacks or an AUX set of jacks.
connect the video See “b” on the diagram on page 78. 1 Connect one end of the composite video cable to the de100c’s composite video OUT jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV’s composite video IN jack. alternatives ■ If you use an audio/video receiver, you can connect the video cable to the de100c’s video OUT jack and to a video IN jack on your receiver. Audio and video connections from the de100c must enter the receiver within the same device group (for example, an AUX group).
connect dial-up or broadband Refer to “c” on the diagram on page 78. Follow the instructions in the appropriate column in the table below. dial-up broadband: Ethernet broadband: Home PNA Use your purchased Ethernet cable: Use the phone cord provided: 1 Connect one end of the phone cord to one of the de100c’s phone jacks. If your router or home network requires an Ethernet connection: 2 Connect the other end to a phone jack in your home.
step 3: check setup turn on your system Turn on all components in your setup: ■ your digital entertainment center ■ your television (with video input set to the appropriate input source) ■ your receiver (with audio input tuned to the appropriate setting) ■ any daisy-chained components (such as a VCR) After a short startup sequence, you will see welcome to the digital entertainment center on your TV screen.
this component... TV may receive this input... so you need to... — cable TV Set your TV to display the desired video input: — de100c video content — Look on your TV’s remote for an Input or Input Sel button (or similar) and scroll through the options. — content from other video sources, such as a VCR or DVD player, or video game system — Some TVs use the channel changer to select the input: set your TV to the lowest channel, then press the “channel down” button to access another input line.
step 4: configure Using the remote control, follow the onscreen instructions to finish your system setup and connect to the Internet. Use the arrow keys to navigate among the selections; press SEL to choose an option. You can change these settings (and perform the audio test) at any time: From the home menu select settings. See “setting your preferences” on page 63 for more information. test the audio Check the audio connection for left, right, and/or both channels.
step 5: connect to the internet tip dial-up To set up your dial-up connection, you need to: ■ gather the ISP information you need to enter (below) ■ test the dial-up connection (page 87) ■ register (page 91) gather information about the dial-up connection If your digital entertainment center is configured for dial-up, any operation that requires an Internet connection causes the digital entertainment center to: Because the digital entertainment center accesses the Internet in the same way your PC does,
■ Username _____________________ (Sometimes called Account Name or Login Name.) Your username is usually case sensitive, so you may need to use the onscreen keyboard’s case button to switch between lower-case and capital letters. ■ Password (memorize) To maintain your password's confidentiality, you may wish to memorize it instead of writing it here. Your password is usually case sensitive, so you may need to use the onscreen keyboard’s case button to switch between lower-case and capital letters.
test the dial-up connection You can test your dial-up connection with or without entering a proxy server. Once the success! screen appears, your Internet setup is complete. ■ error messages — If you receive an error message while entering information, correct the entry as indicated. — If you receive an error message while testing the Internet connection, follow the onscreen instructions or see www.hp.com/support/de100c for troubleshooting advice.
broadband router If you have not yet installed a router to network your broadband connection, set up and configure your router (see your router’s instructions) before proceeding. If your router software offers a choice, we strongly recommend that you configure it for DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) so your router can automatically configure the digital entertainment center (and other Internet-connected devices).
if auto-setup fails If automatic configuration fails, first check the physical connection from your de100c to your network or router. If the connection is correct, choose Manual Setup and perform the following steps. See www.hp.com/support/de100c for further troubleshooting advice. 1 Gather the information. Gather the following information (most of it is stored in your PC’s network settings on your router) and note it here.
■ Web proxy (if required) ___________________ Most ISPs do not require use of a proxy server. If yours does, specify the server and port as: — proxyServer.domain:portNumber (for example, proxy.isp.com:8088) or — IP_address:port (for example, 15.2.147.1:88) To determine whether your ISP requires a proxy server, view your PC Web browser’s network settings (see “locating the web proxy” on page 94) or call your ISP to ask. 2 Enter the information onscreen. Follow the onscreen instructions.
step 6: register Registering your digital entertainment center has several benefits: ■ HP can quickly direct any service calls you may make. ■ Shopping online is easier, because your address is automatically entered in the “ship to” and “bill to” fields (you can easily accept or override the address). ■ You can choose whether HP may contact you to keep you up-to-date on product information and offers. note HP keeps all your information private and secure.
finding network settings on your PC locating the network mask, internet gateway, and name server Windows 98/Me 1 On your desktop, right click on Network Neighborhood. 2 Select (left click) Properties. 3 From the Network window, choose the Configuration tab. A list of network components is displayed. 4 Scroll to find the TCP/IP setting for the network card that is connected to your home network, and select the card name. 5 Left click on Properties. 6 Select the IP Address tab.
Windows 2000 1 On your desktop, right click on Network Neighborhood. 2 Select (left click) Properties. A list of network connections is displayed. 3 Right click on the connection to your home network. 4 Select Properties. 5 In the Properties Window, scroll to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select it. The Subnet mask, Internet gateway, and Name server you need are displayed.
locating the web proxy Internet Explorer 1 Open Internet Explorer. 2 From the Tools menu, select Internet Options. 3 From the Internet Options window, select the Connections tab. 4 Right click on the LAN Settings button.
Netscape 1 Open Netscape. 2 From the Edit menu, select Preferences. 3 From the Preferences window, go to the Category field.
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support and customer information support and services 9 in this chapter... support and services — page 97 troubleshooting hp upgraded warranty statement — page 99 If you experience problems with your HP Digital Entertainment Center, see the Troubleshooting Guide online at www.hp.com/support/de100c.
tip If your digital entertainment center stops responding, you can reset the system by pressing and holding the Power button for six seconds to power off, and then powering on again. 98 repairs and service After working with the Customer Care Center, if it is determined that your HP Digital Entertainment Center requires repair/service, you will be instructed on how and where to ship your unit to a repair site. HP pays for the round-trip shipping and handling.
hp upgraded warranty statement Protect your investment! Upgrade your standard warranty to three years of service coverage and access to phone support for only $200. (Coverage begins on product purchase date; local or long distance phone charges may apply.) HP Support Pack Hardware Maintenance Services must be purchased within 180 days of your HP product purchase. This service is also available for our factory-refurbished products. Available in the U.S. only.
warranty statement 1 HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
6 HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you.
privacy statement HP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. HP provides this Privacy Statement to inform you of our privacy policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used with this appliance and its services. This privacy statement applies only to the HP Digital Entertainment Center product and HP Digital Entertainment Portal services. To view it online, go to www.hp.com/support/de100c.
Each HP Digital Entertainment Center has a unique serial number. All HP Digital Entertainment Portal requests, such as catalog searches and CD purchases, include this number – in part to ensure secure communications. If you register the product, the serial number is linked with your personally identifiable information. Neither the serial number nor your personally identifiable information, however, will be linked to the anonymous data HP collects.
Security HP is committed to ensuring the security of your information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, maintain data accuracy and ensure the appropriate use of the information, HP has in place appropriate physical, technical and managerial procedures. The HP Digital Entertainment Center uses a unique, proprietary public/private key encryption method to ensure secure storage and secure data communication between the HP Digital Entertainment Center and the HP Digital Entertainment Portal.
product certifications UL, cUL, meets or exceeds FCC Class B Requirements. Laser: CDRH Class 1 Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
CD Laser Type: Semiconductor laser GaA1As Wave length: 780 nm (at 25 degrees C) Output power 2.5 mW (read) 35 mW (write) Beam Divergence: 60 degrees Federal Communications Commission R.F. Interference Statement WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Personal Storage Solutions Division Manufacturer’s Address 825 14th Street SW Loveland, Colorado 80537 Declares that the product: Product Name: HP Digital Entertainment Center de100c Product Number: L1410A Product Options: All Conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: UL 1950 Third Edition CSA 22.2 No.
FCC Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15, Class B Computer Peripherals: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. This applies to all product options.
index A add button 14 advanced network settings 67 airflow vent 77 album name editing 42 retrieving 31 AOL 77 arrow buttons onscreen keyboard buttons 19 remote and front panel 15 artist name editing 42 retrieving 31 audio connection 79 audio settings 64 audio test 65, 84 audio/video receiver 80 auto-setup 88 B back button 15 basic network settings 66 billing information (buying CDs) 61 broadband connection cords and cables 81 equipment required 77 setting up 88–90 settings 67 browsing internet radio 56 bu
CD information editing 42 retrieving 20, 31 CD media 46 CD tray open/close 12 CD-R 46 CD-RW 46 clear (onscreen keyboard) 19 clearing playlists 41 CompactFlash card reader 49, 71 composite video 80 CompuServe 77 configuring Internet connection 84–90 connection, setting up broadband 88–90 dial-up 85–87 setup diagram 78 contacting HP 97 copying music from networked PC 33 to a CD 46 to a portable device 49 copyright information 73 creating playlists 40 credit card information (buying CDs) 61 customer support 97
F fan (internal) 12 FAQs 23 fast forward button 16 favorite stations 57 FCC statement 105 featured stations 56 file compression 64 file format 65 file sharing 68 flat file system 48 folders (portable devices) 48, 71 frequently asked questions 23 front panel 11 front panel display 37 when playing a CD 27 when playing music in library 37 when recording 29 full file system 48 G gateway 89, 92 general information (settings menu selection) 72 genre, editing 42 graphics and Internet radio 55 H hard disk space 7
K N keyboard, onscreen 18–19 name server 89, 92 naming a playlist 40 navigation in the library 38 with remote and front panel 15 Netscape (finding settings) 95 network mask (netmask) 89, 92 network settings 66, 92 networking 81, 92 no portable device present 51 now playing button 12 L laser safety 105 last station played 56 left arrow button 15 library 35–43 deleting music 43 navigation 38 recording music to 28 searching in 39 library button 13 library navigation 38 M media (CD) 46 minimizing dial-up t
playing CDs 26 playlist 41 playlists clearing 41 creating 40 deleting 41 naming 40 playing 41 portable putting music on 49 portable devices putting music on 49 supported 71 power button 12 power cycle 12, 22 power modes 22 preferences 63 privacy statement 102 product certifications 105 prompt before dialing 20, 69 proxy broadband 88, 90 dial-up 86 locating 94 purchasing CDs 60 R radio station availability 55 receiver connection audio/video receiver 80 receiver input 79 record button 17 recording CDs to th
settings 63–73 about de100c 73 advanced network settings 67 audio 64 audio test 65 copyright information 73 encoding format 65 encoding rate 64 external devices 71 file sharing 68 general information 72 home networking 68 host name 67 Internet connection 66 network settings 66 prompt before dialing 69 scheduling 70 update time 70 setup 75–95 shipping information (buying CDs) 61 shopping cart 61 shuffle 14 shuffle/repeat button 14 skip back button 16 skip forward button 16 sleep mode 22 software version 73 S
update time 70 updates and the dial-up connection 21 upgraded warranty 99 URLs 23 username 86 V VGA connection 80 video connection 80 W warranty 99–101 web proxy broadband 88, 90 dial-up 86 locating 94 web sites 23 Windows 2000 (finding settings) 93 Windows 98/Me (finding settings) 92 writing tracks to a portable device 49 to CD 46 115
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