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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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... a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about...computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes ...
... a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about...computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes ...
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...components Remove the computer components from 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 sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control...5 Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you ...
...components Remove the computer components from 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 sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control...5 Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you ...
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...or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your audio system. 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 Media Center computer and software. If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, ...
...or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your audio system. 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 Media Center computer and software. If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, ...
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... updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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...
... updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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...
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...remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display ...the USB port on page 11. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22°... so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor.
...remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display ...the USB port on page 11. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to about 22°... so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor.
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...video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Coaxial (TV) 9 For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, ...cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center display device. If you use S-Video, you also need to ...
...video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Coaxial (TV) 9 For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, ...cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center display device. If you use S-Video, you also need to ...
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... connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to the set -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-... the set -top box or satellite receiver. See your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. This is set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch...
... connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to the set -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-... the set -top box or satellite receiver. See your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. This is set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch...
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...of the video image with the even lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to display the picture on your TV has a VGA port, use a TV as VGA output. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If you did not ...800 × 600 for your video display does not provide the image quality that is usually good for Gateway contact information. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not ...
...of the video image with the even lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to display the picture on your TV has a VGA port, use a TV as VGA output. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If you did not ...800 × 600 for your video display does not provide the image quality that is usually good for Gateway contact information. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not ...
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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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks.
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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks.
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Turning on the front of the Media Center computer. 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 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
Turning on the front of the Media Center computer. 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 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
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...information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that ...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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15
...information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that ...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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15
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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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... in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Navigation buttons let ... DVD menu. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets...
... in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Navigation buttons let ... DVD menu. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets...
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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 - 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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control.
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 - 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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control.
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...Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide.... However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 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 up to Settings, ...
...Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide.... However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 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 up to Settings, ...
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...that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through..., Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The TV program recordings are located. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7...
...that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through..., Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The TV program recordings are located. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7...
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... have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has 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 has a DVD drive. 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 finish burning the DVD. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD...
... have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has 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 has a DVD drive. 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 finish burning the DVD. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD...
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... and affect the video quality. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Many TVs do not ... can lower video quality. 22 Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. A poor cable connection can...
... and affect the video quality. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Many TVs do not ... can lower video quality. 22 Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. A poor cable connection can...
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...advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on...video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Generally, video 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...
...advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on...video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Generally, video 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...