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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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...to a video source before starting your Internet connection. Your 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 -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs... an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-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. Make ...
...to a video source before starting your Internet connection. Your 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 -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs... an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-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. Make ...
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...sensor to a set-top box to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. 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 packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control.
...sensor to a set-top box to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. 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 packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control.
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...6 If you are connecting your display device settings. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your audio system. Also, use the other documents and ... up your computer and other devices. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer and software. 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...
...6 If you are connecting your display device settings. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your audio system. Also, use the other documents and ... up your computer and other devices. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer and software. 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... the back of 23 feet and can be used up to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. The remote control has ...a range of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to...
... the back of 23 feet and can be used up to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. The remote control has ...a range of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to...
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... Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable ... correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
... Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable ... correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
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... sensor window. to the set -top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the... sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. Look for information about remote settings. The IR control cable sends input from the remote...
... sensor window. to the set -top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the... sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. Look for information about remote settings. The IR control cable sends input from the remote...
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...is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. See "Contacting Gateway" on page 27 for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter... and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that your Media Center computer. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the even lines. The Media Center computer provides ...
...is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. See "Contacting Gateway" on page 27 for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter... and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that your Media Center computer. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the even lines. The Media Center computer provides ...
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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 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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 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. 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
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..., 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 Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. 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...
..., 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 Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. 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...
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... 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. ...
... 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. ...
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... you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and... the DVD menu. Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. ...
... you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and... the DVD menu. Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. ...
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OR - Use the Media Center Guide 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. 18 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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 select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
OR - Use the Media Center Guide 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. 18 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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 select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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...to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box... the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program ...
...to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box... the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program ...
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...also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your recordable DVD drive. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as...) installed. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can play on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, ...
...also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your recordable DVD drive. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as...) installed. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can play on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, ...
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...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 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on-...
...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 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on-...
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...video source, type of connection used -You can be made correctly for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is only as good as VGA...quality. 22 S-Video display output is not as good as the source video signal. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you ...
...video source, type of connection used -You can be made correctly for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is only as good as VGA...quality. 22 S-Video display output is not as good as the source video signal. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you ...
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... default, if your eyes. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with two passes of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and...
... default, if your eyes. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with two passes of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and...