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...compliant media server. All items are sold separately. Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to use should have one . Ethernet Connect to the network with a wired connection instead of the HDMI cable. (Some limitations for Windows Media Center. 13 A home network is also required. ...setup time, items you use the Extender for protected content.) L/R (RCA-style) audio Connect analog audio output to an optional external audio system. The Windows®-based computer you need the Premium or Ultimate edition of the four steps to install the HP MediaSmart Connect.
...compliant media server. All items are sold separately. Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to use should have one . Ethernet Connect to the network with a wired connection instead of the HDMI cable. (Some limitations for Windows Media Center. 13 A home network is also required. ...setup time, items you use the Extender for protected content.) L/R (RCA-style) audio Connect analog audio output to an optional external audio system. The Windows®-based computer you need the Premium or Ultimate edition of the four steps to install the HP MediaSmart Connect.
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...the Box" on page 35. see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network" on page 12. NOTE: For a wireless network connection, you begin, have on the home network. Your computer or NAS, on hand Your HP MediaSmart Connect and items from the box; Before you may ... (wired or wireless). For details, go to set identifier) of Windows Vista can help you may need " on page 13. See "Other cables you determine which features of your HP MediaSmart Connect. Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. To download the tool...
...the Box" on page 35. see "Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network" on page 12. NOTE: For a wireless network connection, you begin, have on the home network. Your computer or NAS, on hand Your HP MediaSmart Connect and items from the box; Before you may ... (wired or wireless). For details, go to set identifier) of Windows Vista can help you may need " on page 13. See "Other cables you determine which features of your HP MediaSmart Connect. Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. To download the tool...
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... 2: Follow the setup wizard on page 16. Authorize Windows Media Player 11 to your HDTV to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Select the TV resolution by following the onscreen instructions. If you are using a wired (Ethernet) connection, connect the device to share media with HP. Step 4: Return to your home network. Step 3: On...
... 2: Follow the setup wizard on page 16. Authorize Windows Media Player 11 to your HDTV to Your HP MediaSmart Connect" on your device with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Select the TV resolution by following the onscreen instructions. If you are using a wired (Ethernet) connection, connect the device to share media with HP. Step 4: Return to your home network. Step 3: On...
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...computer you need the name or SSID of the device, press a button on your HDTV. HP recommends and supports Windows Media Player 11. Getting Started 22 actions may take longer than others to HP MediaSmart Connect. You select which media folders on Your HDTV This section describes how to select the HDTV ...complete. Be patient, and allow sufficient time for the device to display the media shared from the Installation CD and proceed with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Windows Media Player must be installed, and HP MediaSmart Connect must be allowed in order to respond.
...computer you need the name or SSID of the device, press a button on your HDTV. HP recommends and supports Windows Media Player 11. Getting Started 22 actions may take longer than others to HP MediaSmart Connect. You select which media folders on Your HDTV This section describes how to select the HDTV ...complete. Be patient, and allow sufficient time for the device to display the media shared from the Installation CD and proceed with the HP MediaSmart Connect. Windows Media Player must be installed, and HP MediaSmart Connect must be allowed in order to respond.
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..., and in most cases makes little difference. n To change the resolution after the first time, press the TV Resolution button on the front of the HP MediaSmart Connect, or press the Media button on your TV supports both 720p and 1080i, try each and select the picture that looks best to you do... not see the TV Resolution screen, skip to select Yes, and then press OK. b Press the Right Arrow button to step 4. Getting Started 24 A confirmation window opens. To select the resolution: n Resolution -
..., and in most cases makes little difference. n To change the resolution after the first time, press the TV Resolution button on the front of the HP MediaSmart Connect, or press the Media button on your TV supports both 720p and 1080i, try each and select the picture that looks best to you do... not see the TV Resolution screen, skip to select Yes, and then press OK. b Press the Right Arrow button to step 4. Getting Started 24 A confirmation window opens. To select the resolution: n Resolution -
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...Windows Media Player 11 may not; see "Supported Media" on your network that has media you to allow the installed MediaSmart software programs to communicate, choose Unblock. The program names are: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway CinemaNow Media Manager IMPORTANT: Always accept updates for the installed ! The HP MediaSmart software supports playback of some files that enable HP MediaSmart Connect... on page 103. HP MediaSmart software on the computer. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the HP MediaSmart Connect from accessing media on...
...Windows Media Player 11 may not; see "Supported Media" on your network that has media you to allow the installed MediaSmart software programs to communicate, choose Unblock. The program names are: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway CinemaNow Media Manager IMPORTANT: Always accept updates for the installed ! The HP MediaSmart software supports playback of some files that enable HP MediaSmart Connect... on page 103. HP MediaSmart software on the computer. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the HP MediaSmart Connect from accessing media on...
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... media with HP. The HP MediaSmart Sharing Wizard installs. Click to register your HP MediaSmart Connect with your computer. See "Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account" on page 28. 27 The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software and CinemaNow Media Manager software install automatically. The Windows Media Player 11 software installs if it is complete at your HP MediaSmart Connect. Getting Started...
... media with HP. The HP MediaSmart Sharing Wizard installs. Click to register your HP MediaSmart Connect with your computer. See "Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account" on page 28. 27 The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software and CinemaNow Media Manager software install automatically. The Windows Media Player 11 software installs if it is complete at your HP MediaSmart Connect. Getting Started...
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...ready to select Next, and then press OK. For information about connecting your device to your home network, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. 4 Wait while the HP MediaSmart Connect looks for authorized servers on the remote control to the network, select.... Or Press a number button on your HDTV screen, along with instructions for Windows Media Center (requires the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system). The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control as needed to scroll to finalize the set up ...
...ready to select Next, and then press OK. For information about connecting your device to your home network, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. 4 Wait while the HP MediaSmart Connect looks for authorized servers on the remote control to the network, select.... Or Press a number button on your HDTV screen, along with instructions for Windows Media Center (requires the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system). The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the remote control as needed to scroll to finalize the set up ...
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...first time you view the list. For information about using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see "Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control" on page 38. Enjoying ... see: http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart/services For additional information about MediaSmart products, see: http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart Getting Started 29 For information about playing digital media, see "Using the Media Menu" on page 50. Useful URLs Go to the following HP Web sites: For ...
...first time you view the list. For information about using the Extender for Windows Media Center, see "Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center" on page 77. For information about using the HP MediaSmart Connect, see "Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control" on page 38. Enjoying ... see: http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart/services For additional information about MediaSmart products, see: http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart Getting Started 29 For information about playing digital media, see "Using the Media Menu" on page 50. Useful URLs Go to the following HP Web sites: For ...
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... enables you share from a single interface on page 35. For more information about the Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your home network. 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 to begin watching movies moments after downloading...
... enables you share from a single interface on page 35. For more information about the Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your home network. 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 to begin watching movies moments after downloading...
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... controlled device supports it. To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. Source displays the source menu for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. Settings...) selects the time to turn of the TV picture in TV or DVD modes. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. Device selects the controlled device. In the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current ...
... controlled device supports it. To enjoy digital media or use the Extender for the controlled device. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item. Source displays the source menu for Windows Media Center feature, the HP MediaSmart Connect must be the controlled device. Settings...) selects the time to turn of the TV picture in TV or DVD modes. Indicators show the device controlled by the remote control: HP MediaSmart Connect, TV, CBL, DVD, and AUX. Device selects the controlled device. In the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current ...
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... an Arrow button to select Photos, and then press OK. 3 Press an Arrow button to select an option for music, video, or photos The HP MediaSmart Connect appears as a digital media receiver in the Windows Media Player networking software program. Playing photos or a slideshow 1 Press the Media button on the remote control provide a simple way to...
... an Arrow button to select Photos, and then press OK. 3 Press an Arrow button to select an option for music, video, or photos The HP MediaSmart Connect appears as a digital media receiver in the Windows Media Player networking software program. Playing photos or a slideshow 1 Press the Media button on the remote control provide a simple way to...
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... OK. 60 Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos 2 Press the Media button on your Windows Media Center Library. HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on the front. Playback of such files through Extender for Windows Media Center" on the device are not recognized. To view media stored on the...
... OK. 60 Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos 2 Press the Media button on your Windows Media Center Library. HP MediaSmart Connect supports play of Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content stored on the front. Playback of such files through Extender for Windows Media Center" on the device are not recognized. To view media stored on the...
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These include: Windows Media Player 11 HP MediaSmart Services Gateway HP MediaSmart Connect 3 Press an Arrow button to exit Settings. The server is viewable again after you delete a server, it and the contents on it : 1 Press the Media button on the back of servers (All Servers or HP Approved Servers), and then..., and then press OK. 6 Press the Red context button to select a server, and then press OK. When you restart the HP MediaSmart Connect. The TV shows the available media on the remote control, and then select Reset Options and choose Restart System. You can select and...
These include: Windows Media Player 11 HP MediaSmart Services Gateway HP MediaSmart Connect 3 Press an Arrow button to exit Settings. The server is viewable again after you delete a server, it and the contents on it : 1 Press the Media button on the back of servers (All Servers or HP Approved Servers), and then..., and then press OK. 6 Press the Red context button to select a server, and then press OK. When you restart the HP MediaSmart Connect. The TV shows the available media on the remote control, and then select Reset Options and choose Restart System. You can select and...
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... running on your PC to view certain audio and digital video file types not supported by the HP MediaSmart Connect Installation CD. software requires a Windows-based operating system; see "Supported Media" on page 13. Using the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Software The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software (also called the HP Server) manages the downloading and storage of some files...
... running on your PC to view certain audio and digital video file types not supported by the HP MediaSmart Connect Installation CD. software requires a Windows-based operating system; see "Supported Media" on page 13. Using the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway Software The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software (also called the HP Server) manages the downloading and storage of some files...
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... the Run Diagnostic Test option to CNMM occur automatically through HP MediaSmart Services Gateway, which is always open on the Windows taskbar. Checking for the CinemaNow Media Manager (CNMM) software. The test checks for required software: Reports results as Internet connection found, or Internet connection not found /UPnP required ports blocked. IMPORTANT: Do not update...
... the Run Diagnostic Test option to CNMM occur automatically through HP MediaSmart Services Gateway, which is always open on the Windows taskbar. Checking for the CinemaNow Media Manager (CNMM) software. The test checks for required software: Reports results as Internet connection found, or Internet connection not found /UPnP required ports blocked. IMPORTANT: Do not update...
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Chapter 5: Using Online Media 76 The CinemaNow Media Manager Options menu has screens for each type of setting: General Storage Network Some of the CNMM main window. To make changes to a setting, place a check mark in the PC environment and are mainly for use , keep the default settings. Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options To display the Options menu, select Options on either the taskbar icon menu or from the Tools menu of these settings are not available within the HP MediaSmart Connect environment. For optimum use in the check box, and then click Apply.
Chapter 5: Using Online Media 76 The CinemaNow Media Manager Options menu has screens for each type of setting: General Storage Network Some of the CNMM main window. To make changes to a setting, place a check mark in the PC environment and are mainly for use , keep the default settings. Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options To display the Options menu, select Options on either the taskbar icon menu or from the Tools menu of these settings are not available within the HP MediaSmart Connect environment. For optimum use in the check box, and then click Apply.
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... 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. The HP MediaSmart Connect can support up to enter...
... 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. The HP MediaSmart Connect can support up to enter...
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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...
... 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...
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... the home multiple computers or other devices that in MediaSmart mode has been optimized for computers running Windows Media Connect or other UPnP-compliant media servers such as HP Media Vault and HP MediaSmart Servers. Network-attached storage (NAS) devices running Windows Media Player 11. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your computer can mount drives from...
... the home multiple computers or other devices that in MediaSmart mode has been optimized for computers running Windows Media Connect or other UPnP-compliant media servers such as HP Media Vault and HP MediaSmart Servers. Network-attached storage (NAS) devices running Windows Media Player 11. Streaming photos, music, and digital videos to your computer can mount drives from...