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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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... dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, ...receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your...
... dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, ...receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your...
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... channels. 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 more. The... remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and ...
... channels. 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 more. The... remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and ...
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...you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information ... your display device settings. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Sound ...
...you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information ... your display device settings. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Sound ...
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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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...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. on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote ... 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...
...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. on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote ... 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...
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...computer could be damaged. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use high quality video cables to connect the video... cable (not included) from a video source (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to the S-Video In jack on the video output quality...
...computer could be damaged. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use high quality video cables to connect the video... cable (not included) from a video source (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to the S-Video In jack on the video output quality...
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...the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to your set-top box or satellite receiver. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR ...control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set-top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set -top...
...the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to your set-top box or satellite receiver. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR ...control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set-top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set -top...
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... interlaced video. Many TVs use a TV as VGA output. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A progressive scan...
... interlaced video. Many TVs use a TV as VGA output. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A progressive scan...
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Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
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Turning 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 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 Media Center computer.
Turning 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 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 Media Center computer.
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... the initial Windows setup, press 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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up...
... the initial Windows setup, press 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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up...
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...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. 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 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
...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. 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 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
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...control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the... OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Navigation ...
...control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the... OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Navigation ...
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Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
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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 Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. ...program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet. However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press ...
... 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 Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. ...program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet. However, on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press ...
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...includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to ...DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy ...
...includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to ...DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy ...
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... Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on another Media Center computer or 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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button...
... Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on another Media Center computer or 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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button...
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... be made correctly for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In... port for optimal video quality. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on...
... be made correctly for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In... port for optimal video quality. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on...
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...device. • Age of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce...sequential scan lines. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The progressive scan picture is also ...
...device. • Age of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce...sequential scan lines. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The progressive scan picture is also ...