8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 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
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
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 4
... set up and use your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to a... dial-up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. 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,...
... set up and use your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to a... dial-up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. 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,...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 5
...Receives and sends signals to change channels. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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 change channels. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more....
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 6
...use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located ...Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to an existing home stereo or ...
...use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located ...Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to an existing home stereo or ...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 7
... 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 solve problems. Windows Update Remember to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com...
... 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 solve problems. Windows Update Remember to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 8
... the components, connect them to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. on your display device • Set up to your Media Center computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up the sound...
... the components, connect them to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. on your display device • Set up to your Media Center computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up the sound...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 9
Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Coaxial In (TV) port on ... cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Note: Your computer's ports may vary...
Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Coaxial In (TV) port on ... cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Note: Your computer's ports may vary...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 10
.... 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. ...to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch ...
.... 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. ...to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch ...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 11
...screen resolution. S-Video display quality is also brighter and easier on page 27 for the Media Center. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your Media Center computer. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin ..., some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for Gateway contact information. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. This results in the other half of alternating scan lines.
...screen resolution. S-Video display quality is also brighter and easier on page 27 for the Media Center. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your Media Center computer. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin ..., some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for Gateway contact information. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. This results in the other half of alternating scan lines.
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 13
See 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks.
See 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks.
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 14
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 Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button 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
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 Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button 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
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 15
..., 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...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 16
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.
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 17
... display aspect ratio, and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to...
... display aspect ratio, and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 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 pictures. 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 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. -
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 pictures. 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 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. -
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 19
... may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate .... 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite ...
... may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate .... 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite ...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 20
... video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click... DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your files, click Finished. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center 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...
... video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click... DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your files, click Finished. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center 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...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 21
...player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3... CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the 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 -screen prompts to DVD ...
...player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The Media Center software starts. 3... CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the 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 -screen prompts to DVD ...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 22
... Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the ...Many factors, such as the source video signal. S-Video display output is usually good for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. •...
... Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from Gateway. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the ...Many factors, such as the source video signal. S-Video display output is usually good for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. •...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
Page 23
... usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support...
... usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support...