HP MediaSmart Connect x280n
Datasheet
Highlights
• Play your music, photos, and video from any Windows-based PC in your house on your HDTV1,2
• Direct access to OnLine Media Services3,4 • Integrated Windows Media Center Extender functionality 5 • HP Pocket Media Drive bay 6 • Built-in wired and wireless networking - IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n7,3 • HDMI, Component video, and digital audio outputs • Media playback from USB-based portable storage media
- Set Your Media Free
- Support for Portable Mass Media
The HP MediaSmart Connect makes every TV a MediaSmart TV. It connects to your HDTV and enables browsing of your entire library of digital photos, music, and HD video— even across multiple PCs1,2.
A built-in HP Pocket Media Drive bay and two USB ports allow direct access to your content stored in mass-storage media.8
HDTV Connectivity
Try Something New
HDMI, component, and analog and digital audio outputs provide simple connectivity to your HDTV and audio equipment.
Access thousands of the best and latest movies, TV shows, videos, and songs from online media3,4. HP’s simple interface enables you to search for movies, order them, and begin watching them moments after downloading has begun.
Stylish Design
The MediaSmart Connect features a dramatic, pianoblack, high gloss, exterior with an HP-exclusive “Zen” imprint pattern. Blends into the living room and adds elegance to any entertainment system.
Automatic Media Aggregation
Unlike other receivers that allow you to access media from only one server at a time, HP MediaSmart Connect automatically aggregates and displays content from all connected-PCs or media servers in your home network1.
Universal Remote
The HP MediaSmart Connect includes a universal remote control. Use it to access all your content, order movies, or control up to four more entertainment devices.
Extender for Windows Media Center
Enjoy a full Microsoft Media Center Experience with a single click on your remote. Watch live or pre-recorded TV and access Microsoft’s online services through the HP MediaSmart Connect5.
Service and support
HP stands behind its products and provides awardwinning service and support available around the clock by phone, e-mail, and online.
The Next Generation of Wireless Networking
HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24x7:
Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking7,3 enables
the streaming of high-definition video while providing compatibility to existing Wi-Fi networks.
• Toll-free telephone support at 1.800.HP.INVENT
(1.800.474.6836)
Extensive Digital Media Support8
• E-mail support, usually answered within one hour.
- Supports a variety of digital formats including:
- • Rich on-line technical support, FAQs, troubleshooting,
and downloads at www.hp.com/support.
• JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PNG photos
• Windows Media Audio (WMA), WMA-Pro, WAV, AAC
(m4a), and MP3 music files
• MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 ASP, DivX®, Windows Media Video (WMV), H.264 (MP4), and WMV-HD video files
Datasheet
HP MediaSmart Connect x280n
Technical Specifications2
Connectivity
Fit/Finish
- Video Output
- 720p (60 Hz) 1080i
- Color
- Piano Black
- HDMI Out
- 1
- Finish
- Gloss with “Zen” pattern
Component Out Stereo Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out USB Ports
1
Accessories
Wireless Antennae HDMI Cable
1
802.11 a/b/g/n - Integrated3,7
Included
1 (Optical) 1 rear, 1 front 1
- Remote
- 5-device Universal - Included
Optional - Recommended
HP Pocket Media Drive Bay Wireless3,7
HP Pocket Media Drive
Warranty
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
- 1 (10/100-Base T)
- Ethernet Adapter
Digital Media Support8
Video Formats
Parts & Labor Extended Warranty (3yrs)
General
1 Year Optional/recommended
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 ASP, DivX®, WMV, WMV-HD, DVR-MS, H.264 (MP4)
Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions (WxDxH in) Weight
100-240V AC 50/60Hz 22 Watts
Photo Formats
Music Formats Online Services3,4 Media Servers
JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG
8.5 x 8.5 x 1.8 3.5 lbs
MP2, MP3, WMA, WMA-Pro, AAC (m4a) Snapfish, CinemaNow, Live365, and others WMP11 or UPnP and DLNA-compliant servers such as HP’s Media Vault and MediaSmart servers
Digital Rights Management Windows Media Center Extender5 Automatic Content Aggregation Mass-Storage Media
Windows Media, DivX® Yes Yes Yes (Read only)
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1 Media streaming requires PC with Microsoft Windows XP, SP2 or later or DLNA-compliant media server. Home network is required and sold separately. 2 EDTV or HDTV that supports 1080i, 1080p, or 720p input is required. 3 Internet use requires separately purchased Internet service. For wireless access, wireless access point may be required and not included. 4 Downloaded content may require additional fees. 5 Media Center Extender functionality requires PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. Accessing live TV functionality requires a PC with a TV tuner and live TV signal. 6 HP pocket media drive is optional and not included. 7 The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN are draft 2.0 specifications and not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications it may affect the ability of this device to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. 8 This device supports the codec file formats listed herein, however HP cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all such codec files due to modifications and/or other variations that may occur with the end-user’s encoded codec files. Certain file formats and/or features are not accessible from drives attached to the USB ports or the pocket media drive bay. Can’t play protected iTunes.
Actual product may vary from image shown on datasheet. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing shall be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DivX and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ©2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 05/15/08. Product Number: KC816AA