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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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...S-Video cables. 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 video source before starting your Media Center software setup. 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...
...S-Video cables. 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 video source before starting your Media Center software setup. 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...
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...access during the setup process. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Receives and sends signals to and from...-top box to change channels. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control...
...access during the setup process. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Receives and sends signals to and from...-top box to change channels. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control...
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...Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information... about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ...
...Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information... about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified 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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...8226; 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 the back of the sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote ...sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure...
...8226; 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 the back of the sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote ...sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure...
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...)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Coaxial (TV) 9 For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the ... cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. If you use S-Video, you also need to the...
...)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Coaxial (TV) 9 For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the ... cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. If you use S-Video, you also need to the...
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... the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. Look 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. Before using the... Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is set to the set -top box sensor window. Make sure that the set -top box for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your Media Center configuration uses a set -top box is...
... the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. Look 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. Before using the... Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is set to the set -top box sensor window. Make sure that the set -top box for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your Media Center configuration uses a set -top box is...
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S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for TV images. Interlaced video displays a ...most TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your video display ...
S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for TV images. Interlaced video displays a ...most TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your video display ...
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See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks.
See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks.
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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-screen instructions 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 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 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-screen instructions 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 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 complete the device setup. 14
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... wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for more... button on 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure ...
... wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for more... button on 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure ...
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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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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. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you ... and get more information. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your...
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. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you ... and get more information. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your...
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The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 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. 18
The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 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. 18
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...The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update... press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK.
...The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update... press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK.
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TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on another Media Center computer or on your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If...DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Nero ...
TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on another Media Center computer or on your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If...DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Nero ...
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...disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive...OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
...disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive...OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
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...of display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA input is best viewed on the... 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/. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. A: Many ...
...of display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA input is best viewed on the... 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/. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. A: Many ...
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...TV. • Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. For more information, ... Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with black text look better on a TV display, you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on a larger display device. • Age of sequential scan lines. The Media Center ...
...TV. • Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. For more information, ... Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with black text look better on a TV display, you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on a larger display device. • Age of sequential scan lines. The Media Center ...