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Planning your Media Center setup 4 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources 6 Setting up Media Center hardware 8 Setting up optional computer connections 11 Turning on and setting up software 14 Learning about the remote control 17 Using Media Center 18 Media Center FAQs 22 Getting more information 25 Note: Your computer may vary from the following illustrations. 3
Planning your Media Center setup 4 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources 6 Setting up Media Center hardware 8 Setting up optional computer connections 11 Turning on and setting up software 14 Learning about the remote control 17 Using Media Center 18 Media Center FAQs 22 Getting more information 25 Note: Your computer may vary from the following illustrations. 3
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...boxes. 4 Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to ...make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to ...
...boxes. 4 Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to ...make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to ...
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.... Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver...)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely ...
.... Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver...)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely ...
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...instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster... use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices.
...instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster... use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices.
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... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When ...Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center...
... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When ...Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center...
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... it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. If your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to your ... (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Match the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA ...
... it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. If your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to your ... (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Match the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA ...
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... of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial... (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top...
... of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial... (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top...
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... IR sensor that you located in Step 2. However, some set-top boxes are set to your set-top box or satellite receiver. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the set-top box... is placed directly in the middle. See your set-top box guide for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to accept infrared signals. Connect the IR control cable...
... IR sensor that you located in Step 2. However, some set-top boxes are set to your set-top box or satellite receiver. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the set-top box... is placed directly in the middle. See your set-top box guide for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to accept infrared signals. Connect the IR control cable...
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...display device when you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Select the highest quality port that you purchased your Media Center computer and your Media Center computer. S-Video display output is optimized ... easier on page 27 for computer video display. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Setting up optional computer connections ...
...display device when you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Select the highest quality port that you purchased your Media Center computer and your Media Center computer. S-Video display output is optimized ... easier on page 27 for computer video display. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Setting up optional computer connections ...
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Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
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... wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection...press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 For more information ...
... wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection...press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 For more information ...
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... button to open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound...
... button to open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound...
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... remote control. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more...
... remote control. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more...
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Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view TV program schedules, search for programs by genre, set up program recordings, and more. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18
Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view TV program schedules, search for programs by genre, set up program recordings, and more. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18
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The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to the Internet. Make sure that you are connected to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu ... Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from ...
The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to the Internet. Make sure that you are connected to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu ... Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from ...
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...includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files ...the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or...
...includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files ...the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or...
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... or on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on the... remote control. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, ...
... or on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on the... remote control. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, ...
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...be made correctly for TV images. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA ...poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not ...
...be made correctly for TV images. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA ...poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not ...
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...TV? Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look readable. • ...bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for the type of alternating scan lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480....
...TV? Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look readable. • ...bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for the type of alternating scan lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480....