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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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.... Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes... to make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Internet connection. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs...
.... Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes... to make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Internet connection. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs...
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...TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from...
...TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from...
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Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting 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 If you 've located an Internet connection ... in this guide to help you are connecting your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster...
Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting 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 If you 've located an Internet connection ... in this guide to help you are connecting your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster...
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... troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your...
... troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your...
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Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the ...° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. 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. on your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two...
Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the ...° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. 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. on your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two...
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...; S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on... the back of your computer. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
...; S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on... the back of your computer. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
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... IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set -top box or satellite receiver... from the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for a 1/2- However, some set-top boxes are set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with ...
... IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set -top box or satellite receiver... from the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for a 1/2- However, some set-top boxes are set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with ...
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...results in the other half of alternating scan lines. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan ... port that is optimized for the Media Center. 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. If your Media Center computer. S-Video display quality is not...
...results in the other half of alternating scan lines. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan ... port that is optimized for the Media Center. 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. If your Media Center computer. S-Video display quality is not...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. See your sound system's audio inputs.
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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 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. 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
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... 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15...
... 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15...
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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 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume ... 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 system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume ... 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.
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...the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 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). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control ... levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 the previous screen, change the screen ...
...the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 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). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control ... levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 the previous screen, change the screen ...
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OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 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 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. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 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 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. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
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... 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start... may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually ...
... 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start... may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually ...
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... key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can play on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are located. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express,... also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Disc Content window ...
... key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can play on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are located. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express,... also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Disc Content window ...
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... software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video...
... software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video...
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...You can connect the Media Center computer video output to a TV. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan... TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect...
...You can connect the Media Center computer video output to a TV. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan... TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect...
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... applications are designed to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for...
... applications are designed to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for...