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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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... computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes .... 4 Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable...
... computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes .... 4 Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable...
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..., music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (...optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from...
..., music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (...optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from...
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... resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and ... your display device settings. Sound System Setup 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 an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you 've located an Internet connection ...
... resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and ... your display device settings. Sound System Setup 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 an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you 've located an Internet connection ...
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... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides...
... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides...
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... to any USB port on 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 page 11. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Note...
... to any USB port on 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 page 11. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Note...
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...audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable... set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Coaxial In...
...audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable... set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Coaxial In...
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...of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. This is set -top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box... your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. See your set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box guide for information about remote settings. Connect the IR control cable If your...
...of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. This is set -top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box... your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. See your set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box guide for information about remote settings. Connect the IR control cable If your...
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... device was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. The display quality for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display...
... device was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. The display quality for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 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 Media Center computer.
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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 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 Media Center computer.
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...Internet service provider for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your ...initial Windows setup, press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the...
...Internet service provider for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your ...initial Windows setup, press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the...
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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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... and characters from the remote control. 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). Numeric keypad/ Data entry ...cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. 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 ...
... and characters from the remote control. 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). Numeric keypad/ Data entry ...cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. 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 ...
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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. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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... is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to...
... is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to...
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...CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. 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 you want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert ... on another computer that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center 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. ...
...CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. 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 you want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert ... on another computer that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center 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. ...
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... 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 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... the on-screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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...
... 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 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... the on-screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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...
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...my TV? If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. A poor cable connection can affect the video quality significantly: •... includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. S-Video display output is usually good for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the...
...my TV? If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. A poor cable connection can affect the video quality significantly: •... includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. S-Video display output is usually good for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the...
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...to a TV? See Windows Help & Support for motion video playback. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . An interlaced video display device will likely be ... support higher screen resolutions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Progressive scan video displays a video frame ...
...to a TV? See Windows Help & Support for motion video playback. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . An interlaced video display device will likely be ... support higher screen resolutions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Progressive scan video displays a video frame ...