HP z552 User manual

Stay connected. The HP Digital Entertainment Center will make
friends fast with the rest of your home theater equipment.
Connect to your TV or projector through DVI, VGA,
component video, S-video or composite video.1Enjoy digital
or analog surround sound output through your A/V receiver.
Quiet but sexy. The black, brushed-aluminum finish looks
at home in your living room or home theater. An ultra-
quiet design keeps your focus on your entertainment
experience, not on your system.
Everything at your fingertips. A single remote control gives you
instant access to all your digital entertainment—TV, DVD
movies, home videos, music, photos and FM radio—through
Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005.
TV at your speed. Two high-performance TV tuners and a
personal video recorder (PVR) let you pause, replay and
record from cable, digital cable, digital satellite, or over-
the-air TV. Record up to two TV programs simultaneously
while playing a third recorded program.
TV on your time. Search for and record your must-see TV
shows with the included Electronic Programming Guide.2
You can capture single episodes or entire series onto the
HP Digital Entertainment Center. You’ll never miss another
episode of your favorite show!
Listen in. Make your own CDs3or enjoy the ones you
already have. You can even select individual songs,
create play lists, or search for music by title, artist and
album. It’s like having a jukebox right in your living room!
Movie magic. Play your favorites or download new
ones4—and get ready for crisp, clear images and
unbeatable surround sound from your big-screen TV.
Your turn to burn. Create your own media library when
you record TV shows, home videos and music onto space-
saving DVDs with the double-layer DVD±R/RW drive.5
Leave a lasting impression. Use LightScribe technology6
and software to burn custom, laser-etched CD and DVD
labels. It’s as easy as burn, flip, burn!
Focus on fun. Transfer your latest and greatest digital photos using
the front-panel 9-in-1 memory card reader. Use your remote
control to create an impromptu slideshow your family will love.
Hold everything. With the 200GB7internal hard drive,
you’ll have plenty of storage for many hours of recorded
TV. Add more instantly with an optional 160GB or
300GB HP Personal Media Drive.8
1DVI recommended for high-definition ready TVs and displays.
2Electronic Program Guide provided by Microsoft. Broadband Internet access required at additional cost.
3Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.
4Actual speeds may vary. Does not permit copying of commercially available DVD movies or other
copyrighted materials. Intended only for creation and storage of original material and lawful uses.
5The PC ships with the double layer DVD-Writer which supports single layer and double layer
DVD media. Double layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to
8.5GB data on double layer DVD+R media. Double layer is a new technology. Double layer
media compatibility will widely vary with some home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
6Requires LightScribe media. Sold separately. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to
a black-and-white photograph.
71GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.
8HP Personal Media Drive sold separately.
Give yourself more living room with the HP Digital Entertainment Center.
Put all your digital entertainment—TV, music, movies, photos—into one
sleek device. It’s visionary home technology from a consumer technology
company you can trust.
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Television and Video
Television Tuners
Personal Video Recorder Features
Personal Video Recorder Compatibility
Electronic Programming Guide
Video Processor
Storage
Primary Hard Drive
Secondary Hard Drive (via HP
Personal Media Drive bay)
DVD Player and Recorder
DVD and CD Read and Write Speeds4
DVD and CD Labeling
Audio
Audio Chip
Audio Support
FM Tuner
External Input/Output Connectors
Rear Video Output Connectors
Rear Audio Out Connectors
Television Inputs
Front Audio Out Connectors
Front Audio In Connectors
USB
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Media Card Reader
Infrared Transmitter
1Does not record high definition from cable or satellite.
2EPG provided by Microsoft®. Broadband Internet access requres payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
31GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.
4Desktop resolution must be set to 640 x 480 for DVD playback via component video.
5Actual speeds may vary from maximum speeds. DVD formats not universally compatible.
6Requires LightScribe DVD or CD media. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photo.
7DVI-D recommended for high-definition ready TVs.
8External A/V receiver or powered speakers required.
(2) NTSC TV tuners with pause, review, and programmable record capabilities. Runs at 30FPS and 60Hz frequency.
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) with high-performance hardware encoder. Records television digitally to internal
hard drive or HP Personal Media Drive. Features pause, instant replay and 30-second skip. Records up to two TV
channels simultaneously while playing back another pre-recorded show.
Compatible with cable, digital cable, digital satellite and antenna.1
14-day programming guide for use with Personal Video Recorder. Downloadable at no charge via high-speed
broadband Internet connection.2
ATI RADEON®X300 SE graphics card with 128MB DDR memory. PCI-Express x16 high performance architecture.
200GB37200RPM Serial ATA
HP Personal Media Drives can be purchased to support storage of larger media files collections.
16x double-layer DVD±R/RW drive. Progressive scan DVD movie playback at 480p.4
16X maximum DVD+R, 4X maximum DVD+RW, 2.4X maximum double-layer DVD+R, 8X maximum DVD-R, 4X
maximum DVD-RW, 16X maximum DVD-ROM, 40X maximum CD-R, 24X maximum CD-RW, 40X maximum CD-ROM5
LightScribe direct disc labeling technology6
Intel®High Definition Audio with 7.1 surround sound (pre-amp). 20Hz to 20kHz audio frequency. 85dB audio
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound support. Analog 7.1 pre-amp surround sound support. Supports playback of MP3,
AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM music files. Supports playback of audio CDs and DVD-video.
(1) FM tuner with pause and replay capabilities. Nine user-defined FM preset stations. Range 87.5–108.0 MHz.
75ohm RF coaxial antenna included.
(1) DVI-D7, (1) VGA, (1) component video (YPbPr), (1) S-video, (1) composite video
(8) RCA audio ports for 7.1 surround sound analog output, (1) Toslink optical digital port for 5.1 digital output,
(1) coaxial digital port for 5.1 digital output8
(1) RF coaxial for standard definition TV, (1) RF coaxial for digital TV, (2) S-video, (1) composite video, (2) sets of
stereo RCA jacks (left/right)
(1) ¼" headphone
Left/right RCA audio, (1) microphone
(2) front Hi-Speed USB 2.0, (4) rear Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(1) front 4-pin FireWire/1394 for connection to camcorders, (1) rear 6-pin FireWire/1394
(1) front-accessible 9-in-1 Flash Media Card Reader. Supports Secure Digital, xD, Smart Media, MultiMedia
Card, Compact Flash Types I/II, Microdrive, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro.
(2) rear infrared (IR) blaster ports with IR blaster cables included. Changes TV channels on digital cable and
satellite set-top boxes.
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Computing Power
Processor Model
Secondary-Level Cache Size
Front-Side Bus Speed
Motherboard Chipset
System Memory
Internet Connectivity
Wireless LAN (WiFi)
Ethernet
Case & Power
Product Finish
Power Supply
Power Requirements
Power Management
Accessories
Keyboard and Trackball
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Documentation
Supplied Cables
Supplied Antennas
Dimensions & Weight
Unpackaged Dimensions
(Case Only) WxHxD
Packaged Dimensions WxHxD
Unpackaged Weight
(Case only)
Packaged Weight
1Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
2The Hyper-Threading features is a new and complex technology designed to improve the performance of multi-threaded software products. Please contact your software provider to determine software compatibility.
Not all customers or software applications will benefit from the use of Hyper-Threading. Go to www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading for more information.
Intel®Pentium®4 processor 530J1with HT Technology.2
1MB Integrated Level 2
800MHz
Intel®915P Express
512MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM. System memory expandable to 2GB.
802.11 b/g wireless adapter. Removable antenna included.
10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Black brushed-aluminum with HP Media Info Display
250W
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Energy Star Compliant
(1) 49MHz RF HP wireless entertainment keyboard with integrated track ball. Keyboard includes 7 multimedia
control keys and 3 programmable keys.
(1) HP Digital Entertainment Center infrared remote control, (1) system recovery DVD
HP Digital Entertainment Center Start Here booklet, HP Digital Entertainment Center User’s guide, HP Digital
Entertainment Center Software Guide
(1) power cable, (1) DVI-D video cable, (1) S-video cable, (1) left/right RCA audio, (2) infrared blasters to control
set-top boxes, (2) RF coaxial video, (1) coaxial video splitter
(1) coaxial FM radio antenna, (1) external 802.11b/g antenna
17.0 in./43.1 cm. x 4.4 in./11.1 cm x 16.6 in./42.2 cm.
24.25 in./61.6 cm. x 11.50 in./29.2 cm. x 20.25 in./51.4 cm.
24.5 lb./11.1 kg.
41.0 lb./18.6 kg.
HP z552 Digital Entertainment Center

HP z552 Digital Entertainment Center
Software
Operating System
Music Playback
Digital Photography
DVD Playback
Video Editing
Security
CD/DVD Recording
LightScribe Direct-to-Disc Labeling
Operating requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Service and support information
Limited Warranty
Product Support
Repair Options
Desktop Support
Online Support
Telephone Support
Extended Service Plan
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Apple iTunes; HP Tunes—Access your iTunes music library music files in Media Center Edition interface.
HP Image Zone Plus; HP Image Zone for Media Center—Enables photo slide show presentations in Media Center Edition interface.
InterVideo®WinDVD Player—Serves as engine for Media Center Edition DVD player.
muvee autoProducer—Enables creation of DVDs from Media Center Edition interface; InterVideo WinDVD Creator
Norton™ Antivirus 2005 with 60 days of free updates
Sonic®RecordNow!™
Sonic®Express Labeler; InterVideo®Disc Label
TV or high-resolution display with DVI, VGA, S-video, component video, or composite video. High-speed
broadband Internet connection to download Electronic TV Programming Guide. TV signal source (cable, satellite
and/or antenna).
High-definition ready TV or display (LCD, plasma, rear projection, front projection). A/V receiver and speakers
with 5.1 or greater surround sound output.
One year parts and labor.
One year toll-free 24/7 hardware support. 90 days toll-free 24/7 software support.
Servicing options include: call HP for customer replaceable parts, return unit to HP for repair, or take unit to HP
authorized service provider. Visit www.hp.ca/support for more information.
Click on desktop icon for built-in Help and Support Center.
Visit www.hp.ca/support for easy access to online FAQs and troubleshooting information.
Call HP Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-474-6836 in U.S. and Canada for direct, knowledgeable assistance.
Choose from a variety of HP Extended Service Plans to meet your unique needs. Call 1-877-231-4351 or visit
www.hp.ca/home/ownerservices for more information.
Product Number: PS503AA #ABA
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or omissions contained herein. All hardware and software specifications are subject to change without notice.
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