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... This section provides the system requirements, setup time, items you use the Extender for Windows Media Center. 13 Getting Started System requirements Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached storage) with the Component Video cables, or to use should have one . Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to install the HP MediaSmart Connect. A home network is also required.
... This section provides the system requirements, setup time, items you use the Extender for Windows Media Center. 13 Getting Started System requirements Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached storage) with the Component Video cables, or to use should have one . Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to install the HP MediaSmart Connect. A home network is also required.
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... to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on page 16. See "Step 1: Connect Your HDTV to place the device. Select the input on your HP MediaSmart Connect. Select the TV resolution by following the onscreen instructions. Step 3: On your HP MediaSmart Connect. Register your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Finalize the set up the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect. Set up of your free HP Online Media Services account...
... to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on page 16. See "Step 1: Connect Your HDTV to place the device. Select the input on your HP MediaSmart Connect. Select the TV resolution by following the onscreen instructions. Step 3: On your HP MediaSmart Connect. Register your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Finalize the set up the Extender for the HP MediaSmart Connect. Set up of your free HP Online Media Services account...
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... not already installed on your computer. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your HP MediaSmart Connect. For more information about Windows Media Player, see "Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player" on your computer. 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...
... not already installed on your computer. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your HP MediaSmart Connect. For more information about Windows Media Player, see "Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player" on your computer. 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...
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... 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. 4 Wait while the HP MediaSmart Connect looks for Windows Media Center (requires the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system). the Advanced mode and enter it finds. For more information, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home ...presents a list of what it manually. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Media Center settings on the network. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control as needed to scroll to the character you to the network...
... 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. 4 Wait while the HP MediaSmart Connect looks for Windows Media Center (requires the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system). the Advanced mode and enter it finds. For more information, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home ...presents a list of what it manually. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Media Center settings on the network. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control as needed to scroll to the character you to the network...
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... to enjoy digital media on your HDTV. Some actions may seem to a remote control button. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see "Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos" on page 50. Enjoying You are now ready to complete. The first time you view the list. For information about using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see...
... to enjoy digital media on your HDTV. Some actions may seem to a remote control button. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see "Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos" on page 50. Enjoying You are now ready to complete. The first time you view the list. For information about using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see...
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... HP Online 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 Center...
... HP Online 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 Center...
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... lower. The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver that enables easy browsing of all digital photos, music, and standard and HD (high-definition) videos that you share from a single interface on your HDTV. For more information about networking, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to act as an Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your...
... lower. The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver that enables easy browsing of all digital photos, music, and standard and HD (high-definition) videos that you share from a single interface on your HDTV. For more information about networking, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to act as an Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your...
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... (MTS) option in TV or DVD modes. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. Identifying the Multifunction Remote Control Buttons This...TV mode. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 41 To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device or Extender mode. CC (Red context) selects a closed caption mode for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. On/Off turns the controlled device...
... (MTS) option in TV or DVD modes. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. Identifying the Multifunction Remote Control Buttons This...TV mode. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control 41 To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device or Extender mode. CC (Red context) selects a closed caption mode for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. On/Off turns the controlled device...
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... is available on your computer. Arrows move the cursor in Extender mode, if it is available). OK chooses the highlighted menu option. Channel (Ch+, Ch-) moves up or down one level on or off. 42 Windows Media Center Green Start button displays the Windows Media Center window from your computer. Live TV displays live TV...
... is available on your computer. Arrows move the cursor in Extender mode, if it is available). OK chooses the highlighted menu option. Channel (Ch+, Ch-) moves up or down one level on or off. 42 Windows Media Center Green Start button displays the Windows Media Center window from your computer. Live TV displays live TV...
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... Start button icon), to access your digital videos. Videos (movie reel icon), to access the Extender for Windows Media Center from your movie download is complete. The button and its function display at the bottom of the screen. Generally, the context buttons have these functions: ... on these options are at the bottom of the screen: What's New? (envelope icon), to select an item, and then press OK. HP Pocket Media Drive or USB mass storage device (USB thumb drive icon and HP PMD icon, not shown in illustration), to change settings. Press the Info button to the current...
... Start button icon), to access your digital videos. Videos (movie reel icon), to access the Extender for Windows Media Center from your movie download is complete. The button and its function display at the bottom of the screen. Generally, the context buttons have these functions: ... on these options are at the bottom of the screen: What's New? (envelope icon), to select an item, and then press OK. HP Pocket Media Drive or USB mass storage device (USB thumb drive icon and HP PMD icon, not shown in illustration), to change settings. Press the Info button to the current...
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...: 1 Insert the device into a USB connector on the HP MediaSmart Connect, or insert the HP PMD into the PMD bay on the device are not recognized. HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on a mass storage device is not supported by HP MediaSmart Connect. The media files must be accessible from your computer, and added to...
...: 1 Insert the device into a USB connector on the HP MediaSmart Connect, or insert the HP PMD into the PMD bay on the device are not recognized. HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on a mass storage device is not supported by HP MediaSmart Connect. The media files must be accessible from your computer, and added to...
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... one computer at the computer. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect as if you were at a time.
... one computer at the computer. Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your HP MediaSmart Connect as if you were at a time.
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... personal content and online media. The Media mode interface was designed by HP and provides a unique and simple way to Microsoft Media Center interface you were at the computer. See "Using the Media Menu" 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...
... personal content and online media. The Media mode interface was designed by HP and provides a unique and simple way to Microsoft Media Center interface you were at the computer. See "Using the Media Menu" 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...
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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 The following table lists some features of using digital media from multiple devices and access multiple servers Access online media MediaSmart mode Computer with: Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP (SP2) operating system or...
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 The following table lists some features of using digital media from multiple devices and access multiple servers Access online media MediaSmart mode Computer with: Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP (SP2) operating system or...
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... have in the home multiple computers or other UPnP-compliant media servers such as digital cameras or digital telephones. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your TV Both MediaSmart and Extender for Windows Media Center 80 Network-attached storage (NAS) devices running Windows Media Connect or other devices that the HP user experience in PNG format, MP4 video files, and...
... have in the home multiple computers or other UPnP-compliant media servers such as digital cameras or digital telephones. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your TV Both MediaSmart and Extender for Windows Media Center 80 Network-attached storage (NAS) devices running Windows Media Connect or other devices that the HP user experience in PNG format, MP4 video files, and...
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... Up for the Extender at the computer. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you must enter into the Media Center settings for the First Time If you skipped the setup during installation, follow these steps: 1 Press the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control (or select the Windows Media Center icon on the Media menu). 2 On the...
... Up for the Extender at the computer. The HP MediaSmart Connect displays the eight-digit key you must enter into the Media Center settings for the First Time If you skipped the setup during installation, follow these steps: 1 Press the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control (or select the Windows Media Center icon on the Media menu). 2 On the...
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...-digit key from the computer. Continue with step 4. 3 Go to connect it as an Extender. Navigating To move through it does not, open Windows Media Center on the HP MediaSmart Connect TV. If it , see "Navigating" on the Media menu, the HP MediaSmart Connect shows the Windows Media Center window from the HP MediaSmart Connect screen, and then click Next. Using the Extender for Windows Media Center After completing the Extender...
...-digit key from the computer. Continue with step 4. 3 Go to connect it as an Extender. Navigating To move through it does not, open Windows Media Center on the HP MediaSmart Connect TV. If it , see "Navigating" on the Media menu, the HP MediaSmart Connect shows the Windows Media Center window from the HP MediaSmart Connect screen, and then click Next. Using the Extender for Windows Media Center After completing the Extender...
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... Recorded TV to the Internet while you are watching, or to change the computer, HP MediaSmart Connect generates a new eight-digit key. Exiting To close the Windows Media Center window, do any of the HP MediaSmart Connect as an Extender, you set up the Extender. 1 Press Media on the MediaSmart remote control. 2 Select Settings, and then press OK. Use the menu to watch...
... Recorded TV to the Internet while you are watching, or to change the computer, HP MediaSmart Connect generates a new eight-digit key. Exiting To close the Windows Media Center window, do any of the HP MediaSmart Connect as an Extender, you set up the Extender. 1 Press Media on the MediaSmart remote control. 2 Select Settings, and then press OK. Use the menu to watch...
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... Extender, and then press OK. 3 Select Windows Media Center, and then press OK. 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 ... Recorded TV shows [video files with a .dvr-ms file name extension].) Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 84 To reset the Extender, select Setup Extender, and then press OK. Or To change the host computer, select Remove Setup Information, and then...
... Extender, and then press OK. 3 Select Windows Media Center, and then press OK. 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 ... Recorded TV shows [video files with a .dvr-ms file name extension].) Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center 84 To reset the Extender, select Setup Extender, and then press OK. Or To change the host computer, select Remove Setup Information, and then...
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... games (for example, Hearts, Chess, Titans, and FreeCell) Sync to device Media-only mode Add Extender Media Center Not available in the Extender for menu (continued) Windows Media Center Settings Music DVD Color Scheme Automatic Download Options Set Up TV Signal Set Up Your Speakers Test Digital TV antenna strength Configure Your TV or Monitor Run Setup Again...
... games (for example, Hearts, Chess, Titans, and FreeCell) Sync to device Media-only mode Add Extender Media Center Not available in the Extender for menu (continued) Windows Media Center Settings Music DVD Color Scheme Automatic Download Options Set Up TV Signal Set Up Your Speakers Test Digital TV antenna strength Configure Your TV or Monitor Run Setup Again...