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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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... already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in...service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you 've selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box,...
... already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in...service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you 've selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box,...
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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 change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ... wireless remote control. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your...
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 change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ... wireless remote control. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your...
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...Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your computer and other devices. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by...Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your display device settings. If you set up and use the other documents and ...
...Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your computer and other devices. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by...Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your display device settings. If you set up and use the other documents and ...
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... updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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 solve problems. Windows...
... updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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 solve problems. Windows...
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... feet and can be used 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 your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to ... computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of ...
... feet and can be used 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 your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to ... computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of ...
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... box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Use the highest quality video source...Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center...
... box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Use the highest quality video source...Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center...
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... flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set-top box to the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. Look for information about remote settings. Make sure that the infrared control is ...the set -top box guide for a 1/2- Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in Step 2. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the ...
... flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set-top box to the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. Look for information about remote settings. Make sure that the infrared control is ...the set -top box guide for a 1/2- Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in Step 2. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the ...
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...for your TV has a VGA port, use a TV as VGA output. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. By default, if your display device was purchased with the even lines. For... the odd/even interlacing. Select the highest quality port that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. If your Media Center computer. The display quality for more information about changing the screen resolution. The progressive scan...
...for your TV has a VGA port, use a TV as VGA output. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. By default, if your display device was purchased with the even lines. For... the odd/even interlacing. Select the highest quality port that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. If your Media Center computer. The display quality for more information about changing the screen resolution. The progressive scan...
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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. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
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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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...requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information... 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. For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service ...
...requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information... 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. For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service ...
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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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... control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and... the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software.
... control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and... the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software.
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Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - 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.
Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - 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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...opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program...occasion, you 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 Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select ...
...opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program...occasion, you 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 Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select ...
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... multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. Nero ...Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for viewing on your home DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a...
... multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. Nero ...Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for viewing on your home DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a...
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... Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 ... on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Burning...
... Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 ... on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Burning...
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... quality. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. The video displayed from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. The display quality for the best quality. Note: Cable connections must ...output is best viewed on the video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. A: Many factors, such as the display type...
... quality. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. The video displayed from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. The display quality for the best quality. Note: Cable connections must ...output is best viewed on the video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. A: Many factors, such as the display type...
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...a TV? Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using . For a better picture on a TV display... display device will look its best. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look better...
...a TV? Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using . For a better picture on a TV display... display device will look its best. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look better...