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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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... you want to set -top boxes. 4 Video source-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 make sure that you have access to a video source before starting ...your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a ...
... you want to set -top boxes. 4 Video source-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 make sure that you have access to a video source before starting ...your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a ...
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...than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (...Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume...
...than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (...Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume...
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...you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides... information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (...
...you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides... information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (...
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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. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to install them...
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. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to install them...
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... to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - on page 11. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of the...the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to any USB port on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. If your computer. Match the + and -
... to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - on page 11. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22° from the centerline of the...the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to any USB port on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. If your computer. Match the + and -
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Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or ... video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9 If the video devices connected to your computer are both carried on the back of the...to the S-Video In jack on the back of 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: ...
Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or ... video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9 If the video devices connected to your computer are both carried on the back of the...to the S-Video In jack on the back of 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: ...
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... on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box or satellite receiver. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for information about remote settings. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set-top box to the set-top ... IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of 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. The IR control cable sends input from the remote control. Look for a 1/2- However, some...
... on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box or satellite receiver. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for information about remote settings. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set-top box to the set-top ... IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of 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. The IR control cable sends input from the remote control. Look for a 1/2- However, some...
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...bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for Gateway contact information. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your eyes. 11 Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to bottom, without the...a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is usually good for the Media Center computer functions, however, is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for more information about...
...bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for Gateway contact information. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your eyes. 11 Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to bottom, without the...a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is usually good for the Media Center computer functions, however, is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for more information about...
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that 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.
Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that 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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... 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up... your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software ...
... 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up... your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software ...
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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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...selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. 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... get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). 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 enter ...
...selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. 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... get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). 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 enter ...
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Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. 18 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. 18 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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...to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Make sure that you are connected to 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet. However, on the...
...to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Make sure that you are connected to 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet. However, on the...
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...dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The TV ...DVD. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on your files, click Finished.
...dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The TV ...DVD. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on your files, click Finished.
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... player or on another 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 DVD and replayed 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click ...
... player or on another 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 DVD and replayed 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click ...
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... video quality. The video displayed 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. • ...S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the TV's S-Video ...
... video quality. The video displayed 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. • ...S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the TV's S-Video ...
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...from top to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. 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. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines ... then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on a TV display, you are using . Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are ...
...from top to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. 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. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines ... then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on a TV display, you are using . Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are ...