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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... tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is provided through the Television (Electronic) Program Guide in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. The computer supports two 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 a different channel. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you are using...
... tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is provided through the Television (Electronic) Program Guide in Windows Media Center, so both tuners internally. The computer supports two 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 a different channel. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you are using...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... cable TV set -top box, use a flashlight to step 3. If you have a second set-top box, you can easily point at it with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can also use connector (2). 2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on the cable TV set -top box (C). otherwise, skip to shine...
... cable TV set -top box, use a flashlight to step 3. If you have a second set-top box, you can easily point at it with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can also use connector (2). 2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on the cable TV set -top box (C). otherwise, skip to shine...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. The following procedure describes what to do ... appropriate settings, then click Next. on your display" step. Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor ...
... or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. The following procedure describes what to do ... appropriate settings, then click Next. on your display" step. Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... to perform this example, Input 3 has both at the same time) NOTE: You need to select analog or digital if you must run the Windows Media Center setup wizard to configure (or confirm) the following settings on the computer: Country/region where the computer is being used Whether you want to receive...
... to perform this example, Input 3 has both at the same time) NOTE: You need to select analog or digital if you must run the Windows Media Center setup wizard to configure (or confirm) the following settings on the computer: Country/region where the computer is being used Whether you want to receive...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... Signal and Video Cables 57 If you want to compare the stations that you do not perform the configuration by pressing the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. In both tuners: Interactive TV is not supported. In your area, some stations may be ... 1 Start the computer, and then perform the initial Windows configuration steps. 2 Start Windows Media Center by clicking the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then Windows Media Center, or by using Windows Media Center setup wizard The first time that are available for each type of the distance from the...
... Signal and Video Cables 57 If you want to compare the stations that you do not perform the configuration by pressing the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. In both tuners: Interactive TV is not supported. In your area, some stations may be ... 1 Start the computer, and then perform the initial Windows configuration steps. 2 Start Windows Media Center by clicking the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then Windows Media Center, or by using Windows Media Center setup wizard The first time that are available for each type of the distance from the...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... you selected digital first, or digital if 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...
... you selected digital first, or digital if 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 ...
Getting Started Guide
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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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... You can configure 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 Adjusting microphone volume To adjust the volume of your computer, you do not need to perform this...
... You can configure 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 Adjusting microphone volume To adjust the volume of your computer, you do not need to perform this...
Getting Started Guide
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... for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 Or Place a check in the... Output Mic In/Line In to configure multichannel audio output 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...
... for DVD playback sound output 2 Click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center. 3 Under Tasks, click settings, General, and then click Windows Media Center Setup. 4 Click Set Up Your Speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 Or Place a check in the... Output Mic In/Line In to configure multichannel audio output 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...
Getting Started Guide
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...models only). The remote control can use the remote control with Windows Media Center. Shut down or restart the computer. Turn on or off from Windows Media Center or switch users. This remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or ...Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in and out of Windows Media Center. Place the computer in a VCR or DVD player. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of...
...models only). The remote control can use the remote control with Windows Media Center. Shut down or restart the computer. Turn on or off from Windows Media Center or switch users. This remote control helps you navigate the Windows Media Center windows on the computer just as a VCR, DVD player, or ...Be used as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in and out of Windows Media Center. Place the computer in a VCR or DVD player. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of...
Getting Started Guide
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... movie, if available. 9 Back - The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Displays visual imagery that is turned on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Returns to the beginning ...where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Turns computer sound off . 2 Visualization - Plays the selected media. 16 Rewind - Opens the Windows Media Center main menu. 12 Volume - Records a selected television program and stores it on . ...
... movie, if available. 9 Back - The word Mute is displayed when Mute is synchronized to navigate and select actions within Windows Media Center. 10 More Info - Displays visual imagery that is turned on the hard disk drive. 15 Play - Returns to the beginning ...where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Turns computer sound off . 2 Visualization - Plays the selected media. 16 Rewind - Opens the Windows Media Center main menu. 12 Volume - Records a selected television program and stores it on . ...
Getting Started Guide
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... from the remote sensor. The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 51 Prints an item in Windows Media Center. 24 Live TV - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 22 Picture - Changes the aspect ratio of all the pictures on available options...
... from the remote sensor. The computer does not automatically go into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 51 Prints an item in Windows Media Center. 24 Live TV - Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center. 22 Picture - Changes the aspect ratio of all the pictures on available options...
Getting Started Guide
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... of 8 meters (26 feet) from the remote sensor and at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it to open the Windows Media Center program, and use it at a maximum of 22.5 degrees (45 degrees total) from the... center of the remote sensor. About the Remote Control Use the remote control to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV...
... of 8 meters (26 feet) from the remote sensor and at the remote sensor, and press the Windows Media Center Start button . To open Windows Media Center using the remote control, simply point it to open the Windows Media Center program, and use it at a maximum of 22.5 degrees (45 degrees total) from the... center of the remote sensor. About the Remote Control Use the remote control to view TV, record TV programs, play previously recorded TV...
Getting Started Guide
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...remote doesn't work: Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the light appears, then the problem is properly detecting the IR Receiver. Point the remote control ..., and press a button. If the remote control works in , and then restart the computer. Try altering the lighting conditions in the Windows Media Center software. If it into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after changing a channel. Make sure the front of the...
...remote doesn't work: Make sure that the batteries for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the light appears, then the problem is properly detecting the IR Receiver. Point the remote control ..., and press a button. If the remote control works in , and then restart the computer. Try altering the lighting conditions in the Windows Media Center software. If it into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices after changing a channel. Make sure the front of the...