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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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.... Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable boxes ...you have access to a video source before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of ...
.... Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable boxes ...you have access to a video source before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of ...
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.... Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable... packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more...
.... Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable... packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more...
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... help set up your audio system. 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 purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Sound System Setup ... resources described here to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Also, use the Media Center computer and software. 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, ...
... help set up your audio system. 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 purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Sound System Setup ... resources described here to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Also, use the Media Center computer and software. 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, ...
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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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...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. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to... your computer. Match the + and - on the batteries with the components, connect them to the USB port on your Media Center computer....
...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. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to... your computer. Match the + and - on the batteries with the components, connect them to the USB port on your Media Center computer....
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... (TV) port on one cable. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your computer could be damaged. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the audio In RCA jacks on the... (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to your computer are both carried on the back of your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the S-Video In jack on the back of the video output to connect the audio using...
... (TV) port on one cable. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your computer could be damaged. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the audio In RCA jacks on the... (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to your computer are both carried on the back of your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the S-Video In jack on the back of the video output to connect the audio using...
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... for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to your set-top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control... in front of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Make sure that the infrared control is set to the set-top box IR sensor...
... for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to your set-top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control... in front of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Make sure that the infrared control is set to the set-top box IR sensor...
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...This results in the other half of sequential scan lines. If your Media Center computer. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the Media Center. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Many TVs use this. • S-Video-Good. Because... port. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You ...
...This results in the other half of sequential scan lines. If your Media Center computer. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the Media Center. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Many TVs use this. • S-Video-Good. Because... port. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You ...
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Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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 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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... the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that...
... the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that...
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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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... buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to the previous screen, change...ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio ...
... buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Transport buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to the previous screen, change...ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio ...
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OR - 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 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. -
OR - 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 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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.... 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press... OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press...
.... 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press... OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press...
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...files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The ...Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you...
...files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The ...Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you...
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...TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service... Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a...
...TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service... Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a...
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... you purchased 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/. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Other types of video cables can lower video quality. 22...
... you purchased 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/. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Other types of video cables can lower video quality. 22...
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...Size of the video image with the even lines. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Because most TVs use interlaced video. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh...; 480. Interlaced video displays a video frame with black text look its best. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of display device you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Generally, video will ...
...Size of the video image with the even lines. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Because most TVs use interlaced video. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh...; 480. Interlaced video displays a video frame with black text look its best. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of display device you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Generally, video will ...