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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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... The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Your computer can receive video input... through coaxial and S-Video cables. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components...
... The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Your computer can receive video input... through coaxial and S-Video cables. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components...
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...-Sends input from the remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Receives and sends signals to and...Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components ...
...-Sends input from the remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Receives and sends signals to and...Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components ...
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... existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your audio system. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by-step... instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you set up your computer and other...
... existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your audio system. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by-step... instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you set up your computer and other...
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....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...
....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...
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... computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. 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... - Set up the computer • Before setting up to your computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. on your...
... computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. 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... - Set up the computer • Before setting up to your computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. on your...
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Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite ... 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on one...on the back of the video output to the computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct ...
Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite ... 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on one...on the back of the video output to the computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct ...
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... sensor that you located in the middle. Make sure that the set-top box is set -top box guide for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the... adhesive paper from the remote sensor to your set -top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box 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 the set...
... sensor that you located in the middle. Make sure that the set-top box is set -top box guide for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the... adhesive paper from the remote sensor to your set -top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box 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 the set...
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... from top to display the picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480...interlaced video. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower...
... from top to display the picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480...interlaced video. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower...
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See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. 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.
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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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions 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 Media Center computer.
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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions 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 Media Center computer.
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...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 to make sure that your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. For more information ...about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet connection is set up your...
...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 to make sure that your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. For more information ...about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet connection is set up your...
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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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... mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD ...the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get ...
... mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD ...the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get ...
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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. - OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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
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. - OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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
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...then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing... the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet...
...then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing... the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet...
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... information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) ...with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to a DVD. You can play 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 Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next,...
... information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) ...with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to a DVD. You can play 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 Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next,...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...quality. 22 Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Many TVs do not have a... VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center is usually good for ...
...quality. 22 Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Many TVs do not have a... VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center is usually good for ...
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... from top to make colorful motion video look its best. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to 800... × 600 or 640 × 480. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using ...
... from top to make colorful motion video look its best. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to 800... × 600 or 640 × 480. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using ...