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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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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 The video source is usually an antenna, a... boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a video source before setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs...
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 The video source is usually an antenna, a... boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a video source before setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs...
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... below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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 and from...
... below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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 and from...
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... Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you are connecting your audio system. If you connect 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 Sound System Setup Poster (...settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified...
... Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you are connecting your audio system. If you connect 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 Sound System Setup Poster (...settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified...
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... by going to install them. 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
... by going to install them. 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
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...vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up 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 the back of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your ...
...vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up 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 the back of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your ...
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.... 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2... Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Coaxial (TV) 9 The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer...
.... 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2... Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Coaxial (TV) 9 The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer...
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...the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any ...the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. 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 remote sensor and attach the IR control ...
...the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any ...the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. 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 remote sensor and attach the IR control ...
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... representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See "Contacting Gateway" on your eyes. 11 Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on a TV display, you select a display device that ...top to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. S-Video display quality is also brighter and easier on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display ...
... representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See "Contacting Gateway" on your eyes. 11 Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on a TV display, you select a display device that ...top to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. S-Video display quality is also brighter and easier on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display ...
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks.
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Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button 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-screen instructions 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.
Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button 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-screen instructions 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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... After you 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. Contact your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. Before starting the... Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates 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 ...
... After you 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. Contact your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. Before starting the... Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates 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 ...
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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. 3 Click the Volume ... 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 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. 3 Click the Volume ... 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.
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... the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, ...volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and...
... the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, ...volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and...
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OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures.
OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures.
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... OK. However, on 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the ...remote control. 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 ...
... OK. However, on 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the ...remote control. 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 ...
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... also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can play 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. If you do not see the folder you want, ... another computer that have been recorded with Nero Express After you have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The non-Media Center computer must also have recorded a program, you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. TV programs that has ...
... also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can play 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. If you do not see the folder you want, ... another computer that have been recorded with Nero Express After you have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The non-Media Center computer must also have recorded a program, you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. TV programs that has ...
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... blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. 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 ...a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 finish burning the DVD...
... blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. 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 ...a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 finish burning the DVD...
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... TVs, may provide lower quality video. However, the connection type has an affect on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the...S-Video display output is usually good for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. To view other Media Center FAQs that can cause problems and affect the video quality. ...
... TVs, may provide lower quality video. However, the connection type has an affect on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the...S-Video display output is usually good for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. To view other Media Center FAQs that can cause problems and affect the video quality. ...
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... a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center video display will look better on your display device was purchased with black text look its best. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Progressive scan...
... a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center video display will look better on your display device was purchased with black text look its best. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Progressive scan...