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...Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to use should have one . The Windows®-based computer you use the Extender for protected content.) L/R (RCA-style) audio Connect analog audio output to the HDTV with the Component Video cables, or to install the HP MediaSmart Connect. ...steps to an optional external audio system. Getting Started System requirements Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached storage) with a wired connection instead of a wireless one of the following: Media Center Edition 2005 with Rollup 2 operating system Windows XP Home...
...Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to use should have one . The Windows®-based computer you use the Extender for protected content.) L/R (RCA-style) audio Connect analog audio output to the HDTV with the Component Video cables, or to install the HP MediaSmart Connect. ...steps to an optional external audio system. Getting Started System requirements Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached storage) with a wired connection instead of a wireless one of the following: Media Center Edition 2005 with Rollup 2 operating system Windows XP Home...
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... Register your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Create your HP MediaSmart Connect. Connect the device to the HDTV, and to your home network. Begin playing and enjoying the media available through your free HP Online Media Services account. Authorize Windows Media Player 11 to Complete the Setup... then follow the wizard to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on your computer, insert the Installation CD. See "Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD" on page 22. Finalize the set up the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect. See "Enjoying" on page 29...
... Register your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Create your HP MediaSmart Connect. Connect the device to the HDTV, and to your home network. Begin playing and enjoying the media available through your free HP Online Media Services account. Authorize Windows Media Player 11 to Complete the Setup... then follow the wizard to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on your computer, insert the Installation CD. See "Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD" on page 22. Finalize the set up the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect. See "Enjoying" on page 29...
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.... NOTE: If it is complete at your computer. For more information about Windows Media Player, see "Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player" on page 67. Click to guide you through the HP MediaSmart Connect installation: Extender for Windows Media Center host patches install if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system. Click Finish when...
.... NOTE: If it is complete at your computer. For more information about Windows Media Player, see "Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player" on page 67. Click to guide you through the HP MediaSmart Connect installation: Extender for Windows Media Center host patches install if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system. Click Finish when...
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...Follow the onscreen instructions to finalize the set up the Extender for you want . For more information, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your network. IMPORTANT: If your home network, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on the network. the Advanced mode and enter... is not listed, select ! n Make entries by using a wireless connection to select an item or key on the onscreen keyboard, and then press OK. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control to the network, select the wireless option....
...Follow the onscreen instructions to finalize the set up the Extender for you want . For more information, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your network. IMPORTANT: If your home network, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on the network. the Advanced mode and enter... is not listed, select ! n Make entries by using a wireless connection to select an item or key on the onscreen keyboard, and then press OK. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control to the network, select the wireless option....
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... ! For information about playing digital media, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see: http://www.hp.com/go/extender To register, and add and delete online media accounts, see: http://www.hp.com/go /mediasmart Getting Started 29 For information about using the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect to display the Media menu. IMPORTANT: The HP MediaSmart Connect may take longer than normal...
... ! For information about playing digital media, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see: http://www.hp.com/go/extender To register, and add and delete online media accounts, see: http://www.hp.com/go /mediasmart Getting Started 29 For information about using the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect to display the Media menu. IMPORTANT: The HP MediaSmart Connect may take longer than normal...
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... Media Services Account 67 Using the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Software 69 Using the HP Server software 70 Using the HP Server Main Menu 71 Using CinemaNow Media Manager 73 Taskbar icon menu selections 74 Using CinemaNow Media Manager 75 Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options 76 Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 77 Using digital media: MediaSmart versus the Extender for Windows Media...
... Media Services Account 67 Using the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Software 69 Using the HP Server software 70 Using the HP Server Main Menu 71 Using CinemaNow Media Manager 73 Taskbar icon menu selections 74 Using CinemaNow Media Manager 75 Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options 76 Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 77 Using digital media: MediaSmart versus the Extender for Windows Media...
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...Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your computer has a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system. Some features may vary, either higher or lower. You can access content in your Media Library, view live TV or recorded TV, and access online services provided by HP component manufacturers; The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver... that enables easy browsing of all digital photos, ...
...Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your computer has a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system. Some features may vary, either higher or lower. You can access content in your Media Library, view live TV or recorded TV, and access online services provided by HP component manufacturers; The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver... that enables easy browsing of all digital photos, ...
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... controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. Source displays the source menu for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. In the Media menu, causes an action specific ..., causes an action specific to turn of the TV picture in TV or DVD modes. To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device. Sleep (Blue context) selects the time to the current menu or item. SAP (Yellow context) selects the Secondary...
... controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. Source displays the source menu for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. In the Media menu, causes an action specific ..., causes an action specific to turn of the TV picture in TV or DVD modes. To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device. Sleep (Blue context) selects the time to the current menu or item. SAP (Yellow context) selects the Secondary...
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...your computer. Live TV displays live TV for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer in the menu screens. In Extender mode, stops media play and exits Extender mode. Info displays information about the current program. Volume increases or decreases...the controlled device or in the media listings. Media displays the Media menu. Channel (Ch+, Ch-) moves up or down one level on or off. 42 Arrows move the cursor in Extender mode. Windows Media Center Green Start button displays the Windows Media Center window from your computer. Chapter...
...your computer. Live TV displays live TV for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer in the menu screens. In Extender mode, stops media play and exits Extender mode. Info displays information about the current program. Volume increases or decreases...the controlled device or in the media listings. Media displays the Media menu. Channel (Ch+, Ch-) moves up or down one level on or off. 42 Arrows move the cursor in Extender mode. Windows Media Center Green Start button displays the Windows Media Center window from your computer. Chapter...
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...or DVD menu for the controlled device. Play starts or resumes play of the current media for the controlled device. Pause suspends play of the current media for the controlled device. In Extender mode, starts recording when you select a number or character by pressing the key one ...character. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control Rewind reverses the play of the current media for the controlled device. Previous ...
...or DVD menu for the controlled device. Play starts or resumes play of the current media for the controlled device. Pause suspends play of the current media for the controlled device. In Extender mode, starts recording when you select a number or character by pressing the key one ...character. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control Rewind reverses the play of the current media for the controlled device. Previous ...
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...complete. Online Media (globe icon), to access the Extender for Windows Media Center from your Windows Vista computer. Windows Media Center (Green Start button icon), to access online media services. Settings (wrench icon), to the current Media menu or ...Music, Photos, and Videos 51 Press the Info button to access servers. HP Pocket Media Drive or USB mass storage device (USB thumb drive icon and HP PMD icon, not shown in illustration), to display information about a photo...button to go back one menu or to access your digital videos. Generally, the context buttons have these devices.
...complete. Online Media (globe icon), to access the Extender for Windows Media Center from your Windows Vista computer. Windows Media Center (Green Start button icon), to access online media services. Settings (wrench icon), to the current Media menu or ...Music, Photos, and Videos 51 Press the Info button to access servers. HP Pocket Media Drive or USB mass storage device (USB thumb drive icon and HP PMD icon, not shown in illustration), to display information about a photo...button to go back one menu or to access your digital videos. Generally, the context buttons have these devices.
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... an item, and then press OK. 60 HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on the device are not recognized. To view media stored on the USB device or HP PMD: 1 Insert the device into a USB connector on the HP MediaSmart Connect, or insert the HP PMD into the PMD bay on page 77...
... an item, and then press OK. 60 HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on the device are not recognized. To view media stored on the USB device or HP PMD: 1 Insert the device into a USB connector on the HP MediaSmart Connect, or insert the HP PMD into the PMD bay on page 77...
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The HP MediaSmart Connect can support up the Extender or change the computer, the device generates a new eight-digit key. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for you to enter the key into your Media Center settings on the computer.) By pressing the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect as if you...
The HP MediaSmart Connect can support up the Extender or change the computer, the device generates a new eight-digit key. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for you to enter the key into your Media Center settings on the computer.) By pressing the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect as if you...
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... designed by HP and provides a unique and simple way to browse and use your computer Media Center as if you see "Unavailable Features" on the remote control. Using digital media: MediaSmart versus the Extender for Windows Media Center MediaSmart Extender for Windows Media Center For MediaSmart mode: To display the Media menu, press the Media button on page 84. The Extender for Windows Media Center...
... designed by HP and provides a unique and simple way to browse and use your computer Media Center as if you see "Unavailable Features" on the remote control. Using digital media: MediaSmart versus the Extender for Windows Media Center MediaSmart Extender for Windows Media Center For MediaSmart mode: To display the Media menu, press the Media button on page 84. The Extender for Windows Media Center...
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... device with UPnP-compliant media server Extender mode Computer with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system Controlling live TV Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center mode. Feature Compatibility Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your TV Automatically view content from your HP MediaSmart Connect for MediaSmart mode and for the Extender for Windows Media Center 79
... device with UPnP-compliant media server Extender mode Computer with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system Controlling live TV Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center mode. Feature Compatibility Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your TV Automatically view content from your HP MediaSmart Connect for MediaSmart mode and for the Extender for Windows Media Center 79
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... including non-Windows based computers or other consumer electronic devices with a wider range of the HP MediaSmart Connect is that the HP user experience in the Extender for Windows Media Center mode, only media content from the host computer is not unusual for users to your TV. However, in ...servers. Automatically view content from multiple PCs into the file system of file formats than Extender. In contrast, the Media mode is not automatic or simple. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your computer can mount drives from multiple devices It is streamed. Of course,...
... including non-Windows based computers or other consumer electronic devices with a wider range of the HP MediaSmart Connect is that the HP user experience in the Extender for Windows Media Center mode, only media content from the host computer is not unusual for users to your TV. However, in ...servers. Automatically view content from multiple PCs into the file system of file formats than Extender. In contrast, the Media mode is not automatic or simple. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your computer can mount drives from multiple devices It is streamed. Of course,...
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... HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you can access a variety of Internet content, including news feeds, sports clips, concerts, TV, movie, and Internet radio services. change the input source for the Extender at the computer. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for the First Time If you to link all your TV. Setting Up for Windows Media...
... HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you can access a variety of Internet content, including news feeds, sports clips, concerts, TV, movie, and Internet radio services. change the input source for the Extender at the computer. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for the First Time If you to link all your TV. Setting Up for Windows Media...
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... on the Media menu, the HP MediaSmart Connect shows the Windows Media Center window from the HP MediaSmart Connect screen, and then click Next. If it , see "Navigating" on your computer has a TV tuner, and is connected to a TV signal source, you to connect it does, continue with step 4. 4 In the Extender Setup Welcome window, click Next. 5 Enter the eight-digit key...
... on the Media menu, the HP MediaSmart Connect shows the Windows Media Center window from the HP MediaSmart Connect screen, and then click Next. If it , see "Navigating" on your computer has a TV tuner, and is connected to a TV signal source, you to connect it does, continue with step 4. 4 In the Extender Setup Welcome window, click Next. 5 Enter the eight-digit key...
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...HP MediaSmart Connect as an Extender, you are watching, or to the Internet while you set up the Extender. 1 Press Media on the MediaSmart remote control. 2 Select Settings, and then press OK. Press Source and select a new input source. Press a Channel button (Ch+ or Ch--) to display the Media menu. Resetting the Extender... of the following by using the remote control buttons: Press Media to change the computer, HP MediaSmart Connect generates a new eight-digit key. Use the guide to display the Windows Media Center Recorded TV menu. Press Recorded TV to browse through program...
...HP MediaSmart Connect as an Extender, you are watching, or to the Internet while you set up the Extender. 1 Press Media on the MediaSmart remote control. 2 Select Settings, and then press OK. Press Source and select a new input source. Press a Channel button (Ch+ or Ch--) to display the Media menu. Resetting the Extender... of the following by using the remote control buttons: Press Media to change the computer, HP MediaSmart Connect generates a new eight-digit key. Use the guide to display the Windows Media Center Recorded TV menu. Press Recorded TV to browse through program...
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.... Follow the onscreen instructions. Unavailable Features Some of the media experience features in Windows Media Center are not available when using the Extender for Windows Media Center: Media Center menu Music TV Videos Not available in the Extender for Windows Media Center Visualization Fast-Forward or Rewind Set Up TV Signal... for video files other than Recorded TV shows [video files with a .dvr-ms file name extension].) Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 84 Or To change the host computer, select Remove Setup Information, and then press OK. 3 Select Windows...
.... Follow the onscreen instructions. Unavailable Features Some of the media experience features in Windows Media Center are not available when using the Extender for Windows Media Center: Media Center menu Music TV Videos Not available in the Extender for Windows Media Center Visualization Fast-Forward or Rewind Set Up TV Signal... for video files other than Recorded TV shows [video files with a .dvr-ms file name extension].) Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 84 Or To change the host computer, select Remove Setup Information, and then press OK. 3 Select Windows...