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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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... broadband Internet connection before setting up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box...
... broadband Internet connection before setting up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box...
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... signals to change channels. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures...
... signals to change channels. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures...
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... stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your audio system. If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings.
... stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your audio system. If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings.
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... 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 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 computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to install...
... 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 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 computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to install...
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... 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. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and - on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control...
... 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. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and - on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control...
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... cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna) to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Media Center...
... cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna) to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Media Center...
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... IR sensor window. See your set-top box guide for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in...
... IR sensor window. See your set-top box guide for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in...
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... for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. Select the highest quality port that is not as good as a display device. S-Video display quality is not optimized for TV images. By default, if your Media Center computer. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800...
... for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. Select the highest quality port that is not as good as a display device. S-Video display quality is not optimized for TV images. By default, if your Media Center computer. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800...
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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 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 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 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 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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... Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 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...
... Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 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...
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... speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow 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...
... speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow 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...
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... Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make...
... Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make...
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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 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. -
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 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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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... Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 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 Guide is set...
... Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 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 Guide is set...
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... the program 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 Media Center can be recorded to the writable DVD are usually located in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn...
... the program 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 Media Center can be recorded to the writable DVD are usually located in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn...
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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-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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you save a recorded...
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-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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you save a recorded...
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... of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can lower video quality. 22 The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. A: Many factors, such as the source video signal. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com...
... of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can lower video quality. 22 The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. A: Many factors, such as the source video signal. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com...
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... more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to a TV? Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output...
... more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to a TV? Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output...
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... DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Q: Can I play recorded programs on other computers? You can burn a .DVR-MS file to a DVD? A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to get this "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...
... DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Q: Can I play recorded programs on other computers? You can burn a .DVR-MS file to a DVD? A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center can be connected to the Internet to get this "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software...