MAN MEDIA CENTER SETUP PSTR R2 1/06
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SETTING UP
PLANNING YOUR MEDIA CENTER COMPUTER SETUP
Your Media Center computer includes the following items:
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Remote control (may look different than the one
shown)
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Batteries (for the wireless remote control)
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Remote sensor (Infrared “IR” receiver)—Receives
signals from the remote control. (may look different than
the one shown)
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Before you start connecting computer components, take a few
minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in
the location you’ve selected for your Media Center computer.
Remote control and batteries
Remote sensor
Infrared (IR) control cable—Sends input from the
remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels.
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Power outlet
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Internet connection
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Video source
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FM antenna—Receives FM radio signals (optional)
Remove your computer components from the packaging and
lay them out for easy access during the setup process.
Infrared (IR) control cable
FM antenna
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SETTING UP YOUR MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE
SETTING UP MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE
SETTING UP OPTIONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
1 Insert two AA batteries into the remote
control, matching the + and – inside the
battery compartment.
You can use a TV as a display device. However, some older TVs provide a
lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are
optimized for your Media Center computer.
Install remote control batteries
Connecting a TV
Your Media Center computer provides display outputs from a VGA
(monitor) port or an S-Video port. Select the highest quality port that
your TV supports:
VGA—Best. If your TV has a VGA port, use this.
S-Video—Good. Display quality is acceptable for TV images but not
as good for Media Center functions.
For a better TV display picture , you may need to lower the Media Center
screen resolution to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See your online User Guide
for instructions.
Connect the remote sensor
1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on your computer.
2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct,
unobstructed view of the sensor. The remote control has a
limited range and must be within the sensor’s 45° window of
visibility.
Connect the video and audio source
1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included)
to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack
on the back of your TV.
3 Turn on your TV and select the TV In video source. For more
information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV’s
documentation.
S-Video—Provides the sharpest picture. If you use S-Video, you also
need to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables.
Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device to the
S-Video in jack on the back of your computer, then connect an RCA
cable (not included) from the audio out jacks on the video device to
the audio in RCA jacks on your computer..
Coaxial (TV)—Carries both video and audio signals. Use this to
connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your Media
Center computer.
S-Video computer connection
Connecting the computer to an existing home stereo or
home theater
Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1
Surround Sound audio system. The sound system setup varies,
depending on your sound system’s audio inputs. Use your computer
and sound system’s setup posters and other documentation to connect
your computer to the sound system.
Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device to the TV
jack on your computer.
Analog audio jacks
(your computer’s jacks may vary)
OR
VGA/S-Video TV connection
OR
Coaxial computer connection
VGA/S-Video computer connection
Connect the IR control cable
If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source, connect the infrared (IR)
control cable to the remote sensor and to the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends
input from the IR remote sensor to your set-top box to change channels.
1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor
included with your computer may look different.)
2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor
window. Look for a 1/2- to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with a 1/8-inch dark circle in the middle. This is
the IR sensor.
3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR cable, then place the sticky side of the IR cable on the
set-top box sensor window. Make sure that the infrared cable is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that
you located in Step 2.
NOTE: See your set-top box guide for more information about remote settings
IR sensor
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COMPLETING MEDIA CENTER SETUP
After your computer components are connected, you’re ready to turn on the
power and finish installing the software.
1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the
power button on the front of your Media Center computer. Make sure that
your sound system (optional) is turned on.
2 Follow the Windows setup screens.
3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the device setup.
NOTE: The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Media Center software
configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup, make sure that your Internet connection is set up.
Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, make sure that software releases
and security updates are current. See your online User Guide for instructions.
4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, press the Start button on the
remote to start the Media Center setup wizard.
5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for your
specific requirements.
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