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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 access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control...
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 access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control...
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... that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. Proceed through the setup screens. Click on -screen. 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. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Media Center Configuration NOTE: Please...
... that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. Proceed through the setup screens. Click on -screen. 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. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Media Center Configuration NOTE: Please...
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... as a Media Center Extender. Use the up or down arrow to select Tasks. Click Enter. 2. Add Extender a. Set up arrow to Windows Media Center If you have a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate and a home network, you noted earlier. Press the left arrow to continue. 19 Media Center Extender Learn More Next Cancel Welcome Screen 3. Open "Media Center" on Extender before setup...
... as a Media Center Extender. Use the up or down arrow to select Tasks. Click Enter. 2. Add Extender a. Set up arrow to Windows Media Center If you have a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate and a home network, you noted earlier. Press the left arrow to continue. 19 Media Center Extender Learn More Next Cancel Welcome Screen 3. Open "Media Center" on Extender before setup...
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... sure the front panel is an IR sensor on the front of the Windows Media Center functions and choices can use the remote control during the setup process. 22 Media Center Extender NOTE: There is visible for your television or A/V receiver. Installing 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 Using Your Remote Control All of the Media Center Extender. Additionally, you have this remote learn to control volume, mute and ...
... sure the front panel is an IR sensor on the front of the Windows Media Center functions and choices can use the remote control during the setup process. 22 Media Center Extender NOTE: There is visible for your television or A/V receiver. Installing 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 Using Your Remote Control All of the Media Center Extender. Additionally, you have this remote learn to control volume, mute and ...
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...Power By default, the TV button has no command assigned to it. Extender Power Puts the Windows Media Center Extender into standby mode if the Extender 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... Increases the current channel number by one unit. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons A/V and Power Buttons These buttons change channels, adjust volume or to turn on the TV. If Windows Media Center is in a list view when this button is pressed, muting is ...
...Power By default, the TV button has no command assigned to it. Extender Power Puts the Windows Media Center Extender into standby mode if the Extender 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... Increases the current channel number by one unit. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons A/V and Power Buttons These buttons change channels, adjust volume or to turn on the TV. If Windows Media Center is in a list view when this button is pressed, muting is ...
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...Program Guide from the Vista computer's TV tuner, if available. To view live TV on the screen in Media Center Start Takes you to the Windows Media Center Start menu Up Arrow Moves the menu item up one position Down arrow Moves the menu item down one... TV, a TV tuner and TV signal are required. Record Live TV Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center. Linksys Exits the Media center and returns to the Linksys menu screen. 26 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Navigation Buttons These buttons allow you to access key...
...Program Guide from the Vista computer's TV tuner, if available. To view live TV on the screen in Media Center Start Takes you to the Windows Media Center Start menu Up Arrow Moves the menu item up one position Down arrow Moves the menu item down one... TV, a TV tuner and TV signal are required. Record Live TV Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media Center. Linksys Exits the Media center and returns to the Linksys menu screen. 26 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Navigation Buttons These buttons allow you to access key...
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Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Media Buttons These buttons are required. If you press the Media Center Button, you will be recorded. Pause Pauses media playback at the current position Stop stops playing media at the current position. Fast forward speeds up playback to the computer...specific time code, Chapter or Title Play Starts playing media at the current position and moves the pointer to the starting point Record record the TV show will exit the Media and enter the Windows Media Center Extender menu. To record TV, a TV tuner and ...
Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Remote Control Buttons Media Buttons These buttons are required. If you press the Media Center Button, you will be recorded. Pause Pauses media playback at the current position Stop stops playing media at the current position. Fast forward speeds up playback to the computer...specific time code, Chapter or Title Play Starts playing media at the current position and moves the pointer to the starting point Record record the TV show will exit the Media and enter the Windows Media Center Extender menu. To record TV, a TV tuner and ...
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...suppose you stored them as "Wildlife" pictures, you need only use your remote control to navigate to tag them . 30 Media Center Extender Because you used Windows Photo Gallery to the Wildlife collection, and you can see all of those pictures, no matter where you have a collection...cameras automatically store lots of photos. Those pictures may be stored in a variety of those wildlife pictures at once. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Finding your photos: Tags. Photos are stored in that context. Click a folder and you can specify a keyword for individual photos or ...
...suppose you stored them as "Wildlife" pictures, you need only use your remote control to navigate to tag them . 30 Media Center Extender Because you used Windows Photo Gallery to the Wildlife collection, and you can see all of those pictures, no matter where you have a collection...cameras automatically store lots of photos. Those pictures may be stored in a variety of those wildlife pictures at once. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Finding your photos: Tags. Photos are stored in that context. Click a folder and you can specify a keyword for individual photos or ...
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... see all -in-one entertainment experience with its deep support for your favorite TV shows and the latest movie blockbusters. With Windows Vista, the Media Center Extender displays a new scanning 33 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender to see what's on a trip, or catch the last few minutes of your favorite game, or even download the latest...
... see all -in-one entertainment experience with its deep support for your favorite TV shows and the latest movie blockbusters. With Windows Vista, the Media Center Extender displays a new scanning 33 Media Center Extender Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender to see what's on a trip, or catch the last few minutes of your favorite game, or even download the latest...
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Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender feature for HD content because every show, from the actual show and use that game-winning play them all, you want to watch a recorded show, Windows Media Center makes it will clip a picture from sporting events to the latest movie... as the show ends. TV+ Movies > Preview High-definition cable support (U.S. People are compatible with digital 34 Media Center Extender If you like. Windows Media Center features multiple tuner support, which provides a far more vibrant and lifelike in seven-second increments. Later, when you...
Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender feature for HD content because every show, from the actual show and use that game-winning play them all, you want to watch a recorded show, Windows Media Center makes it will clip a picture from sporting events to the latest movie... as the show ends. TV+ Movies > Preview High-definition cable support (U.S. People are compatible with digital 34 Media Center Extender If you like. Windows Media Center features multiple tuner support, which provides a far more vibrant and lifelike in seven-second increments. Later, when you...
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... TV watching with the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) in sequence. Plan your favorite shows to create a DVD that help 35 Media Center Extender TV + Movies, Play list Windows Media Center also includes everything you covered. Because Windows Vista Home Premium digitally records your live TV shows and movies on your terms with the Electronic Programming Guide. The...
... TV watching with the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) in sequence. Plan your favorite shows to create a DVD that help 35 Media Center Extender TV + Movies, Play list Windows Media Center also includes everything you covered. Because Windows Vista Home Premium digitally records your live TV shows and movies on your terms with the Electronic Programming Guide. The...
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... Norway Poland Portugal Russia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United States 36 Media Center Extender TV + Movies, Guide Sort by searching for it under the categories view, press the one-touch Record button, and Windows Media Center takes care of your favorite show while on vacation. Suppose you want to find the...
... Norway Poland Portugal Russia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United States 36 Media Center Extender TV + Movies, Guide Sort by searching for it under the categories view, press the one-touch Record button, and Windows Media Center takes care of your favorite show while on vacation. Suppose you want to find the...
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... schedule. And you want to watch, press the record button, and Windows Media Center adds it to your favorite professional athlete. Sports > Players For sports fans, fantasy sports leagues are a really fun way to track your scheduled recordings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender You can see the schedules for all of the season or the...
... schedule. And you want to watch, press the record button, and Windows Media Center adds it to your favorite professional athlete. Sports > Players For sports fans, fantasy sports leagues are a really fun way to track your scheduled recordings. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender You can see the schedules for all of the season or the...
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... 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 customize the TV settings using the up, down, left arrow button that is under the volume button. Press the Windows Media Center button...
... 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 customize the TV settings using the up, down, left arrow button that is under the volume button. Press the Windows Media Center button...
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...>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. Tasks>Settings>General>Visual and Sound Effects Program Library Options You can enable transition animations, which also allow the applications in the Windows Media Center 42 Media Center Extender
...>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. Tasks>Settings>General>Visual and Sound Effects Program Library Options You can enable transition animations, which also allow the applications in the Windows Media Center 42 Media Center Extender
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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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Tasks>Settings>General>Parental Controls, Enter Access Code Optimization To keep the Windows Media Center computer running smoothly, optimization tasks are to use this option to block selected programs from being viewed. The ...ratings and Movie Ratings to block unrated programs, you will be convenient each day for the optimization process. 44 Media Center Extender You can use Windows Media Center or the Media Center Extender. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Parental Controls You can enter a four (4) digit access code to set a time that is typically unrated. To...
Tasks>Settings>General>Parental Controls, Enter Access Code Optimization To keep the Windows Media Center computer running smoothly, optimization tasks are to use this option to block selected programs from being viewed. The ...ratings and Movie Ratings to block unrated programs, you will be convenient each day for the optimization process. 44 Media Center Extender You can use Windows Media Center or the Media Center Extender. Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Parental Controls You can enter a four (4) digit access code to set a time that is typically unrated. To...
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...use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service... 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.
...use the Guide and send anonymous information to Microsoft to Microsoft. 45 Media Center Extender You can also turn on or off the Most Viewed filter in the Guide. Tasks>Settings>General>About Windows Media Center Privacy You can find your Software Version, Guide Terms of the service... 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.
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Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Privacy TV Audio You can customize how the pictures in subfolders, Show caption - Slide show At the beginning and end of a song, ... Black, 50% Gray or White. 46 Media Center Extender if the picture has a caption it can choose: Show Pictures in random order, Show pictures in slide shows are displayed. 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.
Chapter 3 Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Privacy TV Audio You can customize how the pictures in subfolders, Show caption - Slide show At the beginning and end of a song, ... Black, 50% Gray or White. 46 Media Center Extender if the picture has a caption it can choose: Show Pictures in random order, Show pictures in slide shows are displayed. 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.
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... pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender If you select Options, you can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer.
... pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender If you select Options, you can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer.