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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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...or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-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 access the Internet. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of...
...or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-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 access the Internet. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of...
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...IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the remote control. Receives and... sends signals to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and...
...IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the remote control. Receives and... sends signals to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and...
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...to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help ... Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your display device settings. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the...
...to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help ... Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your display device settings. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the...
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... by going to the Microsoft 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 computer and troubleshooting information to...
... by going to the Microsoft 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 computer and troubleshooting information to...
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...; Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the ...remote sensor to any USB port on your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so ...
...; Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the ...remote sensor to any USB port on your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so ...
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... a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of cable used to connect the ... The quality of the video output to the Media Center. If the video devices connected to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on one cable. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video...
... a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of cable used to connect the ... The quality of the video output to the Media Center. If the video devices connected to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on one cable. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video...
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...the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the set -top box to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. The IR control cable sends input from the ...remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to your set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your set -top box is placed directly ...
...the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the set -top box to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. The IR control cable sends input from the ...remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to your set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your set -top box is placed directly ...
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... older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is usually good for the Media Center. S-Video display quality is optimized for Gateway contact information. The display quality for computer video display. For a better picture on a TV display, you select... TVs use a TV as VGA output. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. See "Contacting Gateway" on page 27 for your video display does not provide the image quality that your eyes...
... older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is usually good for the Media Center. S-Video display quality is optimized for Gateway contact information. The display quality for computer video display. For a better picture on a TV display, you select... TVs use a TV as VGA output. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. See "Contacting Gateway" on page 27 for your video display does not provide the image quality that your eyes...
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Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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 See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. 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 See your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on 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 the front of the Media Center computer.
Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on 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 the front of the Media Center computer.
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... the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software...
... the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software...
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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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens... Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16
... 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens... Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16
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...ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Numeric keypad/ Data ... and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software.
...ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Numeric keypad/ Data ... and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software.
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Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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...Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens...OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. 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 your cable or satellite ...
...Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens...OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. 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 your cable or satellite ...
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.... The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) ...1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Your Media Center computer also includes software...
.... The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) ...1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Your Media Center computer also includes software...
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For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive.... 2 Press the Start button on another computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as ...
For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive.... 2 Press the Start button on another computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as ...
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...on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Other types of connection used ...TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with a VGA input is not as...
...on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Other types of connection used ...TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with a VGA input is not as...
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... TV display, you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. For more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look readable. ...standard computer applications are using. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are...
... TV display, you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. For more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look readable. ...standard computer applications are using. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are...