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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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...ve probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure ...that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your ...
...ve probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure ...that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your ...
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...FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control ...
...FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control ...
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.... 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...and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system ...
.... 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...and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system ...
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....gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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 software, tips about making the most of your Media Center...
....gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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 software, tips about making the most of your Media Center...
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... computer • 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. Match the + and - The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can... be used up to your Media Center computer. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, ...
... computer • 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. Match the + and - The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can... be used up to your Media Center computer. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, ...
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...8226; Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video ...Media Center display device. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of the video output to the audio In RCA jacks on one cable. Select the connector that your Gateway...
...8226; Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video ...Media Center display device. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of the video output to the audio In RCA jacks on one cable. Select the connector that your Gateway...
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.... 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 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...3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Connect the IR control cable If your ...
.... 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 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...3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Connect the IR control cable If your ...
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... television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. By default, if your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Many...or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for Gateway contact information. If your TV supports: • VGA-Best. S-Video display quality is not as good as a display device. For a better picture on page 27 for the Media Center. An interlaced video display device will most...
... television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. By default, if your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Many...or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for Gateway contact information. If your TV supports: • VGA-Best. S-Video display quality is not as good as a display device. For a better picture on page 27 for the Media Center. An interlaced video display device will most...
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Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs.
Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs.
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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 Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 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. For more information, see "Windows Update"...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 configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection...
...step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 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. For more information, see "Windows Update"...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 configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection...
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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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...back to make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get... more information. 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 play ...
...back to make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get... more information. 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 play ...
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OR - 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. 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
OR - 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. 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
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... opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable ...or satellite service provider. However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK....
... opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable ...or satellite service provider. However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK....
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... click Burn. You can play on another computer that you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn... a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through...
... click Burn. You can play on another computer that you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn... a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through...
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...patch 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 ...Follow the on-screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player ...
...patch 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 ...Follow the on-screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player ...
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... viewed on my TV? The video displayed from the Media Center is not optimized for TV images. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Cable, digital cable, and ... VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is the best choice. • Quality...
... viewed on my TV? The video displayed from the Media Center is not optimized for TV images. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Cable, digital cable, and ... VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is the best choice. • Quality...
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...: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 An interlaced video display device will likely be better on a newer model TV. • Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution...applications are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . Because most likely flicker when displaying ...
...: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 An interlaced video display device will likely be better on a newer model TV. • Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution...applications are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . Because most likely flicker when displaying ...