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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 you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Internet connection-Your...and to access the Internet. Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Internet connection. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite ...
...broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Internet connection-Your...and to access the Internet. Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Internet connection. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite ...
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FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components 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, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and ...
FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components 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, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and ...
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... your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to an existing home stereo or home theater" on .... 6 If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described...
... your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to an existing home stereo or home theater" on .... 6 If you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described...
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... prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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...
... prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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...
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... a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the... any USB port on 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor...
... a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the... any USB port on 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor...
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... a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer could be damaged. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: ...an affect on one cable. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not ...
... a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer could be damaged. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: ...an affect on one cable. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not ...
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...satellite receiver. This is placed directly in front 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 the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor... on the set -top box guide for a 1/2- See your set -top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box IR sensor window. to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the...
...satellite receiver. This is placed directly in front 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 the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor... on the set -top box guide for a 1/2- See your set -top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box IR sensor window. to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the...
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... image odd lines one pass of the video image with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. S-Video display quality is not optimized for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An interlaced...picture on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter and easier on page 27 for computer video display....
... image odd lines one pass of the video image with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. S-Video display quality is not optimized for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An interlaced...picture on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter and easier on page 27 for computer video display....
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Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. 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. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 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 complete the device setup. 14
Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 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 complete the device setup. 14
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... wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 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. Contact your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update...
... wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 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. Contact your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update...
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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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens... Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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
... 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... Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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
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... the remote control. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Navigation buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct ... previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel...
... the remote control. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Navigation buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct ... previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel...
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Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - 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.
Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - 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.
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... starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to .... 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you 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 Get guide data, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The...
... starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to .... 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you 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 Get guide data, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The...
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...the files you want to add to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on another computer that has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and... recordings are located. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on your home DVD player. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box ...
...the files you want to add to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on another computer that has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and... recordings are located. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on your home DVD player. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box ...
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...Start button on another 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 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 the remote control. TV programs that...
...Start button on another 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 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 the remote control. TV programs that...
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...best quality. Other types of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on display devices that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA... an antenna. • Type of video cables can lower video quality. 22 To view other Media Center FAQs that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The video displayed from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Many TVs ...
...best quality. Other types of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on display devices that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA... an antenna. • Type of video cables can lower video quality. 22 To view other Media Center FAQs that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The video displayed from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Many TVs ...
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... advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will look readable. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture...
... advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will look readable. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture...