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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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... components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box...
... components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box...
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.... Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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...
.... Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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...
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...video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your computer and other documents and ...home theater" on page 13. 6 Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. Documentation ...
...video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your computer and other documents and ...home theater" on page 13. 6 Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you set up your Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. Documentation ...
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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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...Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have: • Set up your computer • Set up your remote sensor does not have the USB cable already ...23 feet and can be used 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 your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to ...
...Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have: • Set up your computer • Set up your remote sensor does not have the USB cable already ...23 feet and can be used 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 your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to ...
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... -top box, or an antenna) to the audio In RCA jacks on the back of your computer. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. If the video devices connected...the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. - Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set-top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. ...
... -top box, or an antenna) to the audio In RCA jacks on the back of your computer. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. If the video devices connected...the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. - Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set-top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. ...
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.... (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to accept infrared signals. See your set...look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. 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...
.... (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to accept infrared signals. See your set...look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. 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...
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...interlaced method to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for Gateway contact information. If your Media Center computer. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and...results in the other half of alternating scan lines. S-Video display output is usually good for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of the video image with one at a ...
...interlaced method to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for Gateway contact information. If your Media Center computer. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and...results in the other half of alternating scan lines. S-Video display output is usually good for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of the video image with one at a ...
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Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
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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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... 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 your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection....button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15
... 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 your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection....button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15
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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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...TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. 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 direct access to the previous screen, change the screen ... get more information. 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. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus,...
...TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. 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 direct access to the previous screen, change the screen ... get more information. 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. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus,...
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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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...to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the ...OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. 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 access to download program information from your cable or satellite ...
...to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the ...OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. 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 access to download program information from your cable or satellite ...
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...and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for viewing on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After...hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you want to add to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, ...
...and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for viewing on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After...hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you want to add to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, ...
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... or 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 DVD and replayed on...
... or 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 DVD and replayed on...
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...display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A poor cable connection can cause problems...TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port,...
...display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A poor cable connection can cause problems...TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's S-Video In port. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port,...
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...thin lines and small text. Generally, video will look better on a larger display device. • Age of sequential scan lines. The Media Center video display will likely be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing ... 640 × 480. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. See Windows Help & Support for more information...
...thin lines and small text. Generally, video will look better on a larger display device. • Age of sequential scan lines. The Media Center video display will likely be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing ... 640 × 480. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. See Windows Help & Support for more information...