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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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...up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video ...source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your...
...up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video ...source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your...
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...Receives and sends signals to change channels. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the 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...
...Receives and sends signals to change channels. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the 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...
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... 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 purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Documentation Setup Poster The ... described here to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your 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, use...
... 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 purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Documentation Setup Poster The ... described here to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you are connecting your 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, use...
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... Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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...
... Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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...
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...centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. ...The remote control has a range of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into...
...centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. ...The remote control has a range of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into...
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...your Gateway computer user guide. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center ...grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other ...
...your Gateway computer user guide. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center ...grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other ...
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...with a 1/8-inch dark circle in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the... placed directly in Step 2. See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- 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 receive radio frequency...
...with a 1/8-inch dark circle in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the... placed directly in Step 2. See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- 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 receive radio frequency...
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..., if your video display does not provide the image quality that are optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The progressive scan picture is optimized for Gateway contact information. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even...
..., if your video display does not provide the image quality that are optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The progressive scan picture is optimized for Gateway contact information. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even...
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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. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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. 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
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...the most recent software releases and security updates installed. 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 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. ...more information, see "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 complete the...
...the most recent software releases and security updates installed. 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 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet connection. ...more information, see "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 complete the...
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... 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 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, ... 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.
... 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 The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, ... 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.
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... the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume..., change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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 you move...
... the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume..., change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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 you move...
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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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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.
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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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.
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... 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 download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Make sure... that you are connected to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote ...
... 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 download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Make sure... that you are connected to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote ...
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... your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button...the Windows patch Q810243 Update. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, ...
... your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button...the Windows patch Q810243 Update. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, ...
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...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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD.
...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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD.
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...video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. The video displayed from Gateway. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. S-Video..., 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/. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this...
...video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. The video displayed from Gateway. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to a TV. S-Video..., 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/. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this...
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...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 are using . Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. An interlaced video ...scroll the picture. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with two passes of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it...
...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 are using . Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to make colorful motion video look readable. An interlaced video ...scroll the picture. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with two passes of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it...