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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 needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. Make sure that all of these connections are ...receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are also called set up your Internet connection. 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 ...
...computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. Make sure that all of these connections are ...receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are also called set up your Internet connection. 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 ...
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...AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote ... and lay them out for the wireless remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels.
...AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote ... and lay them out for the wireless remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels.
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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 connect your audio system. ... instructions in this guide to help you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've ...
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 connect your audio system. ... instructions in this guide to help you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've ...
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... Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center...
... Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center...
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... Set up 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on your Media Center computer. Set up...
... Set up 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on your Media Center computer. Set up...
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... devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the back of your computer. - S-Video ... on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. 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. A direct cable connection, cable set...
... devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the back of your computer. - S-Video ... on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. 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. A direct cable connection, cable set...
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... of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared... remote sensor to your set-top box to your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. 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 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control...
... of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared... remote sensor to your set-top box to your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. 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 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control...
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...a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. S-Video display quality is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that is not ... of sequential scan lines. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The display quality for the Media Center. For a better picture on page 27 for TV images. Interlaced video displays a...
...a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. S-Video display quality is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that is not ... of sequential scan lines. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The display quality for the Media Center. For a better picture on page 27 for TV images. Interlaced video displays a...
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Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. 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 . 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
Make sure that your system and setting 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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...step 4, make sure that your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for... 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...
...step 4, make sure that your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for... 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...
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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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens...
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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens...
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... Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the...
... Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the...
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Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. 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. - 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 select a Media Center menu. 18
Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. 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. - 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 select a Media Center menu. 18
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...Press the Start button 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. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to..., then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from...
...Press the Start button 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. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to..., then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from...
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...Nero Express. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you have been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files... in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After 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. The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that has a DVD player ...
...Nero Express. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you have been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files... in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After 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. The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that has a DVD player ...
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...a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-.../DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. 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...
...a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-.../DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. 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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...display type, quality of the video source, type of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on display devices that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can affect the video quality significantly: •... a display device when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality...
...display type, quality of the video source, type of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on display devices that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can affect the video quality significantly: •... a display device when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality...
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... video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV? Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills ..., produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. ...
... video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to a TV? Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills ..., produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. ...