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.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Your digital video, music and pictures are brought directly to your TV or home theater where you with the ability to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on...
.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Your digital video, music and pictures are brought directly to your TV or home theater where you with the ability to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on...
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... the setup screens. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows Vista Update If you will display, stating that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. You must insert... the CD-ROM and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Insert CD-ROM Insert the CD-ROM that the Extender was found. Proceed through the steps ...
... the setup screens. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows Vista Update If you will display, stating that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. You must insert... the CD-ROM and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Insert CD-ROM Insert the CD-ROM that the Extender was found. Proceed through the steps ...
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... Tasks. You will see a Welcome to Windows Media Center If you have a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate and a home network, you noted earlier. Click Enter. 2. Press the left arrow to continue. 19 Media Center Extender To proceed with the following steps. 1. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If your Extender was not automatically discovered, proceed with...
... Tasks. You will see a Welcome to Windows Media Center If you have a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate and a home network, you noted earlier. Click Enter. 2. Press the left arrow to continue. 19 Media Center Extender To proceed with the following steps. 1. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If your Extender was not automatically discovered, proceed with...
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... Windows Media Center functions and choices can use the remote control during the setup process. 22 Media Center Extender Installing Batteries in the Remote Control If you can have not already done so, install the AAA batteries (included) in the remote control. You can be made through the Media Center Extender's remote control. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender...
... Windows Media Center functions and choices can use the remote control during the setup process. 22 Media Center Extender Installing Batteries in the Remote Control If you can have not already done so, install the AAA batteries (included) in the remote control. You can be made through the Media Center Extender's remote control. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender...
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... TV TV Power By default, the TV button has no command assigned to it. If Windows Media Center is in the list Mute Mutes the Extender audio 25 Media Center Extender If the audio is currently muted when this button is disabled and the volume decreases by...one unit Channel Up Increases the current channel number by one . Extender Power Puts the Windows Media Center Extender into standby mode if the Extender is in the list. If the Extender is running. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons A/V and Power Buttons These buttons change channels, ...
... TV TV Power By default, the TV button has no command assigned to it. If Windows Media Center is in the list Mute Mutes the Extender audio 25 Media Center Extender If the audio is currently muted when this button is disabled and the volume decreases by...one unit Channel Up Increases the current channel number by one . Extender Power Puts the Windows Media Center Extender into standby mode if the Extender is in the list. If the Extender is running. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons A/V and Power Buttons These buttons change channels, ...
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... These buttons provide a quick way for you to the Linksys menu screen. 26 Media Center Extender Linksys Exits the Media center and returns to move among items on the currently selected channel. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Navigation Buttons These buttons allow you to access key media experiences in Windows Media Center. Live TV Shows live TV, a TV tuner and...
... These buttons provide a quick way for you to the Linksys menu screen. 26 Media Center Extender Linksys Exits the Media center and returns to move among items on the currently selected channel. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Navigation Buttons These buttons allow you to access key media experiences in Windows Media Center. Live TV Shows live TV, a TV tuner and...
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..., the current show will be recorded. If pressed while live TV is pressed DVD Menu Displays the DVD menu 27 Media Center Extender To record TV, a TV tuner and TV signal are for Media functions. Fast forward speeds up playback to the computer's disk. If pressed while viewing the Electronic Programming Guide, the ...highlighted show will be recorded. Skip back Skip back one Chapter when this button begins playback from the current position. If you press the Media Center Button, you will exit the Media and enter the Windows Media Center Extender menu.
..., the current show will be recorded. If pressed while live TV is pressed DVD Menu Displays the DVD menu 27 Media Center Extender To record TV, a TV tuner and TV signal are for Media functions. Fast forward speeds up playback to the computer's disk. If pressed while viewing the Electronic Programming Guide, the ...highlighted show will be recorded. Skip back Skip back one Chapter when this button begins playback from the current position. If you press the Media Center Button, you will exit the Media and enter the Windows Media Center Extender menu.
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...thumbnail views. • By Folder. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Finding your computer, making it difficult to view all of those wildlife pictures at once. Because you used Windows Photo Gallery to tag them . 30 Media Center Extender Using this new feature you have a collection of wildlife pictures... your remote control to navigate to organize your photos: Tags. Photos are stored in that context. Pictures + Video> Pictures folder Windows Photo Gallery introduces a new way to the Wildlife collection, and you can see all of those pictures, no matter where you ...
...thumbnail views. • By Folder. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Finding your computer, making it difficult to view all of those wildlife pictures at once. Because you used Windows Photo Gallery to tag them . 30 Media Center Extender Using this new feature you have a collection of wildlife pictures... your remote control to navigate to organize your photos: Tags. Photos are stored in that context. Pictures + Video> Pictures folder Windows Photo Gallery introduces a new way to the Wildlife collection, and you can see all of those pictures, no matter where you ...
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...list of available channels is viewed No entertainment experience would be complete without talking about the radio. With Windows Vista, the Media Center Extender displays a new scanning 33 Media Center Extender But you can watch programming you can see all -in any era. Picking the Radio tile takes you..., and Internet radio stations, which requires connection to those stations in a seamless way. With the Media Center Extender, TV tuner and TV signal, you choose. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender to see what's on a trip, or catch the last few minutes of any room.
...list of available channels is viewed No entertainment experience would be complete without talking about the radio. With Windows Vista, the Media Center Extender displays a new scanning 33 Media Center Extender But you can watch programming you can see all -in any era. Picking the Radio tile takes you..., and Internet radio stations, which requires connection to those stations in a seamless way. With the Media Center Extender, TV tuner and TV signal, you choose. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender to see what's on a trip, or catch the last few minutes of any room.
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... you can instantly jump back in many countries around the world. People are compatible with digital 34 Media Center Extender Record TV shows on your recorded show, Windows Media Center will clip a picture from sporting events to the latest movie releases, looks more accurate way to ...? only). Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender feature for PAL/SECAM countries, which means that you want to record a live show, just press the record button on a different channel. In the U.S., HDTVs have different broadcast standards and Windows Media Center does not support them when you ...
... you can instantly jump back in many countries around the world. People are compatible with digital 34 Media Center Extender Record TV shows on your recorded show, Windows Media Center will clip a picture from sporting events to the latest movie releases, looks more accurate way to ...? only). Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender feature for PAL/SECAM countries, which means that you want to record a live show, just press the record button on a different channel. In the U.S., HDTVs have different broadcast standards and Windows Media Center does not support them when you ...
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...with the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) in Windows Media Center. Plan your favorite shows to an external hard disk. With Windows Vista Home Premium you covered. Keep and share more of the rest. Windows Media Center has you can choose to record directly to video DVD. Windows Media Center will even create a simple DVD menu, which...TV watching with it , you can choose to record shows to another hard disk partition on your entertainment. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender cable service, which is available in select countries, is a free service that help 35...
...with the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) in Windows Media Center. Plan your favorite shows to an external hard disk. With Windows Vista Home Premium you covered. Keep and share more of the rest. Windows Media Center has you can choose to record directly to video DVD. Windows Media Center will even create a simple DVD menu, which...TV watching with it , you can choose to record shows to another hard disk partition on your entertainment. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender cable service, which is available in select countries, is a free service that help 35...
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Just find the show ever again. Windows Media Center even gives you the option to record a show while on vacation. Suppose you quickly find the programming you want to automatically ..., and Windows Media Center takes care of your favorite show in the following countries: Austria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United States 36 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender you want...
Just find the show ever again. Windows Media Center even gives you the option to record a show while on vacation. Suppose you quickly find the programming you want to automatically ..., and Windows Media Center takes care of your favorite show in the following countries: Austria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United States 36 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender you want...
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... game you want to watch, press the record button, and Windows Media Center adds it to get into the game. 40 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender You can see the schedules for a current or recently played game. With the Players feature, you can set up Windows Media Center to track your favorite professional athlete. Players displays stats over...
... game you want to watch, press the record button, and Windows Media Center adds it to get into the game. 40 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender You can see the schedules for a current or recently played game. With the Players feature, you can set up Windows Media Center to track your favorite professional athlete. Players displays stats over...
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... left and right arrows and the OK buttons. Press the Windows Media Center button to return to the main menu. Chapter 3 Tasks Using the Media Center Extender Tasks settings view or change Media Center Extender settings shutdown ends the Media Center Extender session tune network test and improve your Media Center Extender and computer connection Settings In the settings menu, you can...
... left and right arrows and the OK buttons. Press the Windows Media Center button to return to the main menu. Chapter 3 Tasks Using the Media Center Extender Tasks settings view or change Media Center Extender settings shutdown ends the Media Center Extender session tune network test and improve your Media Center Extender and computer connection Settings In the settings menu, you can...
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... in the Windows Media Center 42 Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Startup and Windows Behavior Visual and Sound Effects You can allow you to : • Control the media expereince in the Program Library to play sounds when navigating the Windows Media Center. You can customize the Startup menu and Windows behavior through these settings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Startup and Windows Behavior You...
... in the Windows Media Center 42 Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Startup and Windows Behavior Visual and Sound Effects You can allow you to : • Control the media expereince in the Program Library to play sounds when navigating the Windows Media Center. You can customize the Startup menu and Windows behavior through these settings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Startup and Windows Behavior You...
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Tasks>Settings>General>Program Library Options Windows Media Center Setup You can use this option to enable or disable games and some add-in settings. Tasks>Settings>General>Windows Media Center Setup 43 Media Center Extender Select or clear a check box by pressing OK to setup your wired or wireless internet connection. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender • Access media information from the Windows Media Center • Hide Internet Security Warnings You also have the option of editing the program library content if you select Edit Program Library.
Tasks>Settings>General>Program Library Options Windows Media Center Setup You can use this option to enable or disable games and some add-in settings. Tasks>Settings>General>Windows Media Center Setup 43 Media Center Extender Select or clear a check box by pressing OK to setup your wired or wireless internet connection. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender • Access media information from the Windows Media Center • Hide Internet Security Warnings You also have the option of editing the program library content if you select Edit Program Library.
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During optimization you will not be convenient each day for the optimization process. 44 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Parental Controls You can choose a minimum level of TV ratings and Movie Ratings to allow all programs. You can use Windows Media Center or the Media Center Extender. To view a blocked program, you may be blocking news and weather information...
During optimization you will not be convenient each day for the optimization process. 44 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Parental Controls You can choose a minimum level of TV ratings and Movie Ratings to allow all programs. You can use Windows Media Center or the Media Center Extender. To view a blocked program, you may be blocking news and weather information...
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Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service. You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the... usage and reliability information to improve the quality and accuracy of Service and Data Provider Credits here. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer Experience Settings. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous...
Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service. You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the... usage and reliability information to improve the quality and accuracy of Service and Data Provider Credits here. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Optimization About Windows Media Center You can find the Online Windows Media Center Privacy Statement, change Privacy Settings and Customer Experience Settings. Privacy Settings allow you to use the Guide and send anonymous...
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... You can choose to enable Stereo or SAP for the slide transition time. Transition time: choose from 2 through 50 seconds for Windows Media Center content. Closed Captioning You can customize how the pictures in subfolders, Show caption - if the picture has a caption it can ...You can be displayed Show song information during slide show background color: choose Black, 50% Gray or White. 46 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Privacy TV Audio You can choose to enable Caption Display or Closed Captioning 1 ( CC1) or Closed Captioning ...
... You can choose to enable Stereo or SAP for the slide transition time. Transition time: choose from 2 through 50 seconds for Windows Media Center content. Closed Captioning You can customize how the pictures in subfolders, Show caption - if the picture has a caption it can ...You can be displayed Show song information during slide show background color: choose Black, 50% Gray or White. 46 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Privacy TV Audio You can choose to enable Caption Display or Closed Captioning 1 ( CC1) or Closed Captioning ...
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Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. If you select Options, you can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer...
Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. If you select Options, you can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer...