Advanced Setup Guide
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... to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display 50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 iv Advanced Setup Guide (features vary...
... to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display 50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 iv Advanced Setup Guide (features vary...
Advanced Setup Guide
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Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 51 Choosing the AV connection to use 51 Connecting an HDMI device 53 Connecting a DVI device 54 Connecting to a Standard TV 55 Connecting to component video 55 Connecting to S-video 56 Configuring the TV Tuner 56 Digital versus analog tuner 57 Initial configuration using Windows Media Center setup wizard 57 Changing the tuner settings 58 Index...59 Table of Contents v
Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 51 Choosing the AV connection to use 51 Connecting an HDMI device 53 Connecting a DVI device 54 Connecting to a Standard TV 55 Connecting to component video 55 Connecting to S-video 56 Configuring the TV Tuner 56 Digital versus analog tuner 57 Initial configuration using Windows Media Center setup wizard 57 Changing the tuner settings 58 Index...59 Table of Contents v
Advanced Setup Guide
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... of back-panel connectors. Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable connector, the signal is provided through the Television (Electronic)... tuner configurations: TV tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual-tuner TV source Description Requirements Watch or record only one channel while Windows Media Center records another show on one program in the NTSC or PAL format. Otherwise, connect a second set of inputs. You can...
... of back-panel connectors. Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable connector, the signal is provided through the Television (Electronic)... tuner configurations: TV tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual-tuner TV source Description Requirements Watch or record only one channel while Windows Media Center records another show on one program in the NTSC or PAL format. Otherwise, connect a second set of inputs. You can...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... (C). Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you have a second set-top box, you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top...
... (C). Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you have a second set-top box, you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. If you to the screen to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display If the TV connects to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type ...Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on your display" step. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. Some options and menus in this...
...YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. If you to the screen to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display If the TV connects to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type ...Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on your display" step. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. Some options and menus in this...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... cannot receive both at the same time) NOTE: You need to S-video WARNING: In this part of the setup if you must run the Windows Media Center setup wizard to receive TV signals. Connecting to perform this example, Input 3 has both S-video and Video connectors, which share the left and right Audio...
... cannot receive both at the same time) NOTE: You need to S-video WARNING: In this part of the setup if you must run the Windows Media Center setup wizard to receive TV signals. Connecting to perform this example, Input 3 has both S-video and Video connectors, which share the left and right Audio...
Advanced Setup Guide
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.... You can use the procedure described in analog or digital. The Wizard contains Express setup and Custom setup options. The Windows Media Center setup wizard displays. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to perform the tuner configuration. The analog tuner offers the following advantages over digital... is supported. You cannot watch TV if you want to receive analog or digital TV signals. If you start Windows Media Center, the Windows Media Center setup wizard displays. After completing the Required Setup steps, the Optional Setup screen displays. In your area, some stations may...
.... You can use the procedure described in analog or digital. The Wizard contains Express setup and Custom setup options. The Windows Media Center setup wizard displays. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to perform the tuner configuration. The analog tuner offers the following advantages over digital... is supported. You cannot watch TV if you want to receive analog or digital TV signals. If you start Windows Media Center, the Windows Media Center setup wizard displays. After completing the Required Setup steps, the Optional Setup screen displays. In your area, some stations may...
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... selected analog). 7 Complete the configuration steps until you receive (cable, satellite, or antenna): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Tasks, Settings, TV, and then Set Up TV Signal. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. 58 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by following the onscreen instructions...
... selected analog). 7 Complete the configuration steps until you receive (cable, satellite, or antenna): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Tasks, Settings, TV, and then Set Up TV Signal. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. 58 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by following the onscreen instructions...
Getting Started Guide
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... Configuring multistreaming audio 45 When to use multistreaming audio 46 Setting up multistreaming audio 46 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 47 Selecting recording devices 48 Resolving sound issues 48 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 49 Remote Control Buttons Overview 50 About the Remote Control 52 Troubleshooting the Remote Control 53 Remote...
... Configuring multistreaming audio 45 When to use multistreaming audio 46 Setting up multistreaming audio 46 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 47 Selecting recording devices 48 Resolving sound issues 48 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 49 Remote Control Buttons Overview 50 About the Remote Control 52 Troubleshooting the Remote Control 53 Remote...
Getting Started Guide
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... into a theater 104 Online media 104 Navigating Windows Media Center 104 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 104 Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote control105 Using the Windows Media Center menu bars 105 Selecting items in Windows Media Center 106 Windows Media Center control menu 107 Changing Windows Media Center Settings 108 Windows Media Center Settings categories 108 Using Windows Media Center power settings 109 Playing CDs...
... into a theater 104 Online media 104 Navigating Windows Media Center 104 Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 104 Opening Windows Media Center with the Windows Media Center remote control105 Using the Windows Media Center menu bars 105 Selecting items in Windows Media Center 106 Windows Media Center control menu 107 Changing Windows Media Center Settings 108 Windows Media Center Settings categories 108 Using Windows Media Center power settings 109 Playing CDs...
Getting Started Guide
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...Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time 129 Playing Music CDs 129 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 130 Playing DVDs ...130 Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 131 Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs 131 Using country/region codes 132 Playing DVD Movies in Windows... Media Center 132 Changing the DVD Settings 133 Changing the DVD movie language 133 Changing DVD remote control options 134 Changing DVD closed captioning 135 ...
...Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time 129 Playing Music CDs 129 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 130 Playing DVDs ...130 Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 131 Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs 131 Using country/region codes 132 Playing DVD Movies in Windows... Media Center 132 Changing the DVD Settings 133 Changing the DVD movie language 133 Changing DVD remote control options 134 Changing DVD closed captioning 135 ...
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... Media Center 155 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center 156 Fixing red eye or contrast 156 Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 156 Rotating pictures 157 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center 158 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center 158 Playing Videos in Windows Media Center ...Transferring and Recording Video Files 160 Recording analog and digital video files 160 Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 161 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 163 Basic steps for making a movie 163 Using muvee autoProducer 165 Getting started...
... Media Center 155 Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center 156 Fixing red eye or contrast 156 Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center 156 Rotating pictures 157 Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center 158 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center 158 Playing Videos in Windows Media Center ...Transferring and Recording Video Files 160 Recording analog and digital video files 160 Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center 161 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 163 Basic steps for making a movie 163 Using muvee autoProducer 165 Getting started...
Getting Started Guide
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... TV recording path to the local hard disk drive 196 Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 197 Changing disk space for recording TV programs 197 Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive 197 System requirements to view recorded TV programs on other computers 198 Copying recorded TV...
... TV recording path to the local hard disk drive 196 Add TV recording folder for Windows Media Center to find 197 Changing disk space for recording TV programs 197 Updating recorded TV list after removing the HP Media Drive 197 System requirements to view recorded TV programs on other computers 198 Copying recorded TV...
Getting Started Guide
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... not need to your computer model: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Speaker Settings Configuration (audio card) Realtek HD Audio Manager (multistreaming audio) Windows Media Center (all systems) Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37 Configuring audio output You can configure your computer, you have a second microphone connector on the front of...
... not need to your computer model: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality Speaker Settings Configuration (audio card) Realtek HD Audio Manager (multistreaming audio) Windows Media Center (all systems) Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 37 Configuring audio output You can configure your computer, you have a second microphone connector on the front of...
Getting Started Guide
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...connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button....playback A set of speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for DVD playback sound output 2 ...
...connection type, and then click Next. 7 Select the number of powered stereo 5.1 or 7.1 speakers to the rear Speaker Out connectors for Windows Media Center: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Realtek HD Audio Manager window. 3 Click the Device Advanced Settings button....playback A set of speakers, and then click Next. 8 Click Test to test the speakers. 9 Click Finish. Configuring audio for Windows Media Center After you have installed, connected, and configured the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for DVD playback sound output 2 ...
Getting Started Guide
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... a TV that is connected to the computer (select models only). Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Features and location may vary. The remote control ... video display. You can : Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows. Turn on or off from Windows Media Center or switch users. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control (Select models only) NOTE: The remote control is included with Windows Media Center. The remote control is designed to play CDs and DVDs,...
... a TV that is connected to the computer (select models only). Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Features and location may vary. The remote control ... video display. You can : Navigate and control all Windows Media Center windows. Turn on or off from Windows Media Center or switch users. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control (Select models only) NOTE: The remote control is included with Windows Media Center. The remote control is designed to play CDs and DVDs,...
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...where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Opens the Play DVD window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Moves media backward 7 seconds, or to the previous window within all Windows Media Center windows. 8 DVD Menu - Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV - Turns ...off . 2 Visualization - The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Moves the media backward at three speeds. 17 Skip Backward - Increases (+) and decreases (-) volume. 13 Mute - Remote Control Buttons...
...where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Opens the Play DVD window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Moves media backward 7 seconds, or to the previous window within all Windows Media Center windows. 8 DVD Menu - Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV - Turns ...off . 2 Visualization - The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Moves the media backward at three speeds. 17 Skip Backward - Increases (+) and decreases (-) volume. 13 Mute - Remote Control Buttons...
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... sensor. Moves to 9, #, * - NOTE: The remote control requires two AA batteries. The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. NOTE: If the computer model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons are inactive. Selects the desired...example, if you press a number button, a different character appears. Opens the Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center. 24 Live TV - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 23 Video - Zooms in videos and live or recorded TV programs. 31 Fast Forward - Make sure...
... sensor. Moves to 9, #, * - NOTE: The remote control requires two AA batteries. The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. NOTE: If the computer model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons are inactive. Selects the desired...example, if you press a number button, a different character appears. Opens the Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center. 24 Live TV - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 23 Video - Zooms in videos and live or recorded TV programs. 31 Fast Forward - Make sure...
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To open the Windows Media Center program, and use it at a maximum of the remote sensor. NOTE: Use alkaline batteries in the remote control. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters (26 feet) from the center of 22.5 degrees (45... degrees total) from the remote sensor and at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . About the Remote Control Use the remote control to open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded ...
To open the Windows Media Center program, and use it at a maximum of the remote sensor. NOTE: Use alkaline batteries in the remote control. 52 Getting Started (features vary by model) Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 meters (26 feet) from the center of 22.5 degrees (45... degrees total) from the remote sensor and at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . About the Remote Control Use the remote control to open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded ...
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..., Windows is not receiving a signal from the remote control If a faint red light doesn't appear when you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control are charged and installed correctly. Point the remote control toward the remote sensor, and press a button. If... the light appears, then the problem is not blocked. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 53 Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn't work: Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or...
..., Windows is not receiving a signal from the remote control If a faint red light doesn't appear when you need to reconfigure the Windows Media Center software settings for the remote control are charged and installed correctly. Point the remote control toward the remote sensor, and press a button. If... the light appears, then the problem is not blocked. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 53 Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote doesn't work: Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or...