HP m7050e, m7050y, m7060n, m7063w, m7067c Reference Guide

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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Reference Guide

Microsoft Windows XP

Media Center Edition 2005

Reference Guide

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Welcome...................................................... 1

Experience the Fun of Media Center ....................................... 1

Using Media Center Features.................................................2

Using Media Center ...................................... 3

Setting Up Media Center.......................................................3

Getting the Most out of Media Center ..................................... 4

Media Center Start Menu ...................................................... 5

Using Online Spotlight .......................................................... 6

Using More Programs in Media Center ................................... 6

Closing Media Center...........................................................7

Synchronizing Media to a Portable Media Device .................... 8

Using Media Center Help......................................................9

Using Instant Messaging in Media Center.............................. 10

Changing Media Center Settings.......................................... 11

Finding Additional Media Center Information ........................ 12

Using the Remote Control ........................... 13

Remote Control Buttons Overview.........................................14

Remote Control Buttons .......................................................17

Watching and Recording TV Programs........ 23

Navigating My TV..............................................................23

Watching TV .....................................................................24

Using the Television Guide ..................................................27

Searching for TV Programs .................................................. 30

Recording TV Programs....................................................... 32

Playing Recorded TV Programs ............................................ 37

About Recording Errors ....................................................... 39

Resolving Recording Conflicts ..............................................40

Deleting TV Programs.......................................................... 41

Setting Parental Controls .....................................................42

Setting Caption Display....................................................... 43

Displaying Teletext ............................................................. 43

Safeguarding Recorded TV Programs.................................... 44

Using Two TV Tuner Cards ..................................................48

Managing Hard Disk Drive Space ........................................ 49

Content Protection Update ................................................... 52

Playing Music Files ..................................... 53

HP Tunes ........................................................................... 53

My Music .......................................................................... 53

Using HP Tunes with Media Center.......................................54

Adding Music to the iTunes music Library .............................. 54

Playing CDs with HP Tunes .................................................. 56

Creating a Playlist with iTunes.............................................. 56

Creating and Editing a New Playlist with HP Tunes................. 57

Creating Music CDs with iTunes ........................................... 57

Using My Music with Media Center......................................58

Adding Music to My Music Library ....................................... 59

Playing Music Files in My Music...........................................61

Creating a Queue List in My Music .......................................63

Finding and Playing an Album in My Music ...........................63

Creating a Playlist in My Music ............................................64

Copying Music Files to CD in My Music ................................65

Selecting a Visualization......................................................66

Working with Pictures................................ 67

HP Image Zone Plus ............................................................67

My Pictures ........................................................................67

Working with Digital Images................................................67

Using HP Image Zone Plus in Media Center ...........................68

Organizing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus............................68

Viewing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus ................................73

Editing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus ..................................74

Printing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus .................................75

Using My Pictures in Media Center .......................................76

Organizing Pictures in My Pictures........................................77

Adding Pictures to My Pictures .............................................77

Viewing Pictures in My Pictures.............................................78

Editing Pictures in My Pictures ..............................................81

Printing Pictures in My Pictures .............................................83

Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs.......................................84

Using the Desktop for Some Picture Tasks ..............................84

Playing Videos........................................... 85

Playing Digital Videos in Media Center .................................86

Using Supported Video File Types.........................................86

Transferring and Recording Video Files .................................87

Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files....................................87

Organizing Videos .............................................................88

Playing a Video Stored on Removable Media ........................89

Changing the Display for Better Image Quality.......................89

Creating a Desktop Background from a Video File..................89

Adding Digital Videos to My Videos .....................................90

Using the More Information Button with My Videos .................91

Playing DVDs ............................................. 93

Changing the DVD Movie Language .....................................94

Changing DVD Audio Settings .............................................94

Programming Remote Control Buttons for DVD........................96

Listening to FM Radio ................................. 97

Playing FM Radio Stations ...................................................98

Organizing Pre-set Radio Stations.........................................99

Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time .........99

Recording TV Programs to DVDs............... 101

Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD ..............................101

Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVD ...........................102

Using Double-Layer Technology and Media .........................103

Digital Media Copy Protection ...........................................104

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Playing CDs and DVDs ............................. 105

Playing Music CDs with iTunes ...........................................105

Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD......................107

Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD...............108

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs ............. 109

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs with RecordNow!.............109

Storing Files on a DVD or CD.............................................111

Copying a DVD or CD ......................................................113

Erasing a DVD or CD ........................................................113

Removing Files in RecordNow!...........................................114

Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc ..........................114

Archiving Files on a CD or DVD .........................................115

Creating an Image File......................................................115

Saving an Image ..............................................................115

Burning an Image .............................................................116

Recording Video Files........................................................116

Using Disc Labels..............................................................116

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC.............................116

Using Compatibility Information..........................................117

Identifying Disc Feature and Compatibility ...........................118

Using the Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ....................119

Using the Software Quick Reference Table...........................120

Importing, Editing, and Burning Videos .... 123

Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator......................................123

Getting Started with WinDVD Creator.................................124

Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video with

WinDVD Creator .........................................................126

Capturing Digital Camcorder Video with WinDVD Creator....126

Capturing Analog Video with WinDVD Creator....................127

Capturing a Still Image......................................................128

Editing Video Files with WinDVD Creator ............................128

Authoring Your DVD with WinDVD Creator .........................130

Recording VHS Files Direct to DVD with WinDVD Creator .....132

Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format...................132

Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged.................................133

Getting Started with muvee autoProducer.............................134

Adding Videos to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer........134

Adding Pictures to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer.......135

Adding Music to Your Movie with muvee autoProducer .........135

Setting the Style in muvee autoProducer...............................136

Changing the Settings in muvee autoProducer ......................136

Making the Movie with muvee autoProducer ........................137

Recording muvee autoProducer Movie to Disc with

WinDVD Creator .........................................................137

Using an HP Personal Media Drive............139

Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive

to Work with Media Center .......................................... 139

Locating the Drive After Installation..................................... 140

Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive ....... 140

Viewing and Storing Files ................................................. 140

Playing Media Files.......................................................... 141

Playing Music Files........................................................... 141

Viewing Picture Files......................................................... 142

Playing Video Files........................................................... 142

Watching TV Programs Stored on the

HP Personal Media Drive.............................................. 143

About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive ............ 143

Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely............... 146

Changing Disk Allocation ................................................. 146

Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the

HP Personal Media Drive.............................................. 147

System Requirements to View Recorded

TV Programs on Other PCs ........................................... 147

Troubleshooting ........................................149

Troubleshooting Problems and Finding Solutions .................. 149

PC Hardware, Operating System, and Other Hardware ....... 150

Music ............................................................................. 152

Television, Guide, Recording TV ........................................ 154

Video/DVD: Video or Display Problems or Errors................. 158

Pictures........................................................................... 160

Burning CDs or DVDs ....................................................... 160

Index........................................................161

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Experience the Fun of Media Center

Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with your HP Media Center PC. With a full range of easy-touse digital entertainment features, experience movies, music, and photos like never before.

Media Center is simple and easy to use. You can easily find and choose your media. You can play movies, listen to music, view photos, and watch TV with a single remote control. Combined with the powerful features of your HP Media Center PC, you will enjoy rich sounds and brilliant images for a great entertainment experience.

Watch and record live TV

With Media Center you can pause, advance frameby-frame, skip ahead, or use instant replay to catch every moment of live TV. Use fast-forward to bypass unwanted content. When you are not able to watch your favorite show, you can use Media Center to record it.

Record TV with ease by using the Television Guide to select the shows you want to record. You can record one show or an entire series and watch it when it is convenient for you. You will never miss a moment of your favorite shows.

Welcome

The right music for the moment

Browse your entire music library by artist, genre, and song. Select a playlist or a single album, or do a random shuffle from your music collection. You can even play songs from your iTunes music Library.

Transform your living space into a theater

Whether you are watching a DVD movie or your own home videos, Media Center delivers a rich viewing experience with a high-quality digital sound system. Use the remote control and sit back and enjoy the show.

Share your digital photos

Organize your photos with HP Image Zone Plus, and then search for photos or albums with the ease of the remote control. Create and view personalized slide shows for viewing on your TV or PC. Add music and have fun viewing your digital memories.

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Using Media Center Features

Some of the Media Center features listed are for select models only.

The Television Guide may not be available in all countries/ regions.

You can control the Media Center functions and navigate Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or the mouse. You can easily switch back and forth between them by moving the mouse, or by pressing a button on the remote control or the keyboard.

When using the remote control and the Media Center program, you can:

■ Watch, record, and play back television

programs on any TV or PC in the house.

■ Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs.

■ Watch an instant replay.

■ Play back your digital videos.

■ View your digital pictures or play them as a

slide show with music. Easily print your photos.

■ Browse, select, and play music CD files with

full-screen visualizations.

■ Record CD tracks to your media library.

■ Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs

where you left off.

■ Listen to FM radio stations.

You can run Media Center side-by-side with other Windows software programs. It is possible to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs.

■ Access streaming music and video

subscription services.

■ Record your TV shows automatically while you

are doing something else.

■ Open specific windows in Media Center by

using the shortcut buttons on the remote control.

■ Communicate with your friends and family by

using instant messaging.

■ Enjoy Media Center remotely with a

Media Center Extender device (sold separately).

■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD,

or a hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive.

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Setting Up Media Center

Using Media Center

The first time you open Media Center, a setup wizard opens. It is best to complete each step in the Media Center setup wizard to be able to use all the

Completing the setup wizard steps

Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and the Media Center setup wizard opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard.

features in Media Center. The Media Center setup wizard may take approximately 10 to 40 minutes to complete.

Listed below are some of the items included in the setup wizard:

■ Check for your Internet connection.

An Internet connection allows Media Center to download and update your TV Guide, and to display information about your music CDs and other media.

■ Configure your TV tuner, TV signal

source, and Television Program Guide. You need to provide information

about your TV signal source and your TV signal equipment (set-top box, cables, and so on). This step makes sure your computer receives the correct TV signal and TV Guide information. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, the setup wizard programs your remote control to work with them.

■ Optimize how Media Center looks on

your display. You can change display settings such as brightness, contrast, RGB color, and centering.

■ Set up your speakers. Select how many

speakers you have and test them.

You mu s t subs c ribe with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to have an Internet connection.

You can change your Media Center settings in the Settings menu.

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Getting the Most out of Media Center

To maximize effective use of Media Center and to ensure access to all of its features, complete the following list before getting started. Refer to the setup poster and the Getting Started Guide that came with your HP Media Center PC. Before opening Media Center, make sure:

■ The PC is set up correctly.

■ The remote control has two AA alkaline

batteries installed.

■ The remote sensor is properly plugged into a

USB connector on your PC and is placed where you can point the remote control at it.

Opening Media Center

Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control.

Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center.

■ The remote sensor control cable is securely

plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present.

■ The PC has a properly configured and

working Internet connection.

■ The PC is properly connected to your TV

signal source.

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Media Center Start Menu

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Some of the features listed are for select models only.

N O

A Access a menu to exit Media Center, to

shut down or restart the PC, to log off to end your Media Center session, to put the PC into standby mode, or to switch users

B Use media playback controls: Play,

Stop, Pause, Skip, Fast-Forward, Replay, Rewind, Record, Volume Up/Down, and Channel Up/Down

C Open the Media Center Start menu

D Go back one screen

E Open the Media Center Help

F Minimize the Media Center window

G Resize the Media Center window

H Close the Media Center window

J Go to the Media Center Web site for the

latest Media Center information

K Watch your home videos

L View digital pictures, play a slide show,

and print photos

M Watch, record, and play back TV

programs

N Play music files or music CDs, create

and edit playlists, and record music files to CD

O Play FM radio stations

P Find utilities and programs: instant

messaging, video editing, creating CDs and DVDs, and sync to device

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Other menus not shown:

■ HP Image Zone — View digital pictures,

play a slide show, and print photos

■ HP Tunes — Play music from your iTunes

music Library or from music CDs

Using Online Spotlight

■ Play DVD — Watch DVD mo vies

■ Settings — Change Media Center program

settings

Some features listed for Online Spotlight may not be available for all countries/ regions.

Online Spotlight is a link to the Media Center Web site for the latest Media Center information and for media offers and services.

Music: This area includes links to music service providers, such as Napster and Live365.

Movies: This area includes links to movie service providers such as MovieLink and Cinema Now. You can find information about popular films, view trailers, download movies, and more.

News/Sports: This area lists top stories from news and sports broadcasters such as MSNBC and ESPN.

Tips: This area includes tips from Microsoft on how to use Media Center.

Downloads: This area includes information and services that you can download.

Using More Programs in Media Center

More Programs contains links to programs, services, and common tasks.

■ Create CD/DVD is a link to a CD creation

wizard that helps you find the media files you want to copy to CD or DVD. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see “Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs with RecordNow!” on page 109.

■ Messenger opens an instant messaging log

on window. For more information see “Logging in to your messenger account” on page 11.

■ Sync to Device allows you to automatically

transfer your music, picture, video, and recorded TV files from the PC to a portable device such as a portable Media Center device, a SmartPhone, a pocket PC, or a mass storage device. Select Help in Media Center for more information.

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Navigating Media Center

In the Media Center windows, a selected item such as a folder, file, or menu item is outlined with a green border.

You can control the Media Center functions and navigate Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a mouse.

To select items in Media Center by using the remote control, use the arrow buttons on the remote control, and then use the OK button to enter your selection.

If you have media playing, such as music or television, it appears in an inset window in the lower-left corner. To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in fullscreen mode, use the arrows on the remote control to select it, and then press OK.

Closing Media Center

1 Move the mouse to display the Media Center

menu bars.

2 Click the Close icon to close Media

Center.

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Synchronizing Media to a Portable Media Device

Sync to Device in More Programs allows you to automatically transfer your music, picture, video, and recorded TV files from the PC to a portable device such as a portable Media Center device, a SmartPhone, a pocket PC, or a mass storage device. Select Help in Media Center for more information.

1 Connect your portable media device to

the PC.

2 Select Yes when the message appears asking

if you want to sync content to the device.

3 If device is connected, press Start on the

remote control.

4 Select More Programs, and then select

Sync to Device.

Viewing files on a portable media device

1 Connect your portable media device to

the PC.

2 Minimize Media Center by selecting the

minimize icon.

3 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click

Windows Media Player.

5 Select the Up arrow or Down arrow on the

screen to move a playlist up or down in the list. The playlist at the top of the list is synchronized to the portable device first.

Select Delete next to a playlist you do not want to transfer to the device.

Select Add More to select other media categories you want to add to the list.

6 Select Start Sync.

4 Click the Sync tab to view files on the

portable media device.

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Using Media Center Help

When you select the Help icon in Media Center, the Help Center window opens. From here you can access local help files located on your PC as well as help files found on the Internet.

The help categories are:

■ Help: Find help on using Media Center from

files located on your PC.

■ Community: Visit Media Center forums and

get help online.

■ Tips: Go to the Microsoft Web site for helpful

tips about using Media Center.

Opening Media Center Help

1 Press the Media Center Start button on

the remote control.

2 Move the mouse to show the

Media Center navigation bar, and then select the Help (?) icon from any window in Media Center.

3 From the Help Center, select Help. 4 When Media Center Help files appear, use

your mouse, keyboard, or your remote control to select a help category.

■ Hardware: Find support information about

your Media Center PC hardware.

When Media Center is open, you can also press F1 on the keyboard to open Media Center Help.

5 Select a help topic.

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You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with another program.

Media Center menu bars and PC control menu

When you move the mouse, the Media Center menu bars appear. When you use the remote control, or when you stop using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the menu bars disappear.

To access the PC control menu from Media Center menu, move the mouse to display the menu bars. Select the Turn Off icon on the main Media Center window.

From this menu, you can select icons to perform various actions.

Icon Action

Log off and end your Media Center session and switch users

Turn off the PC

Restart the PC

Put the PC in a reduced power state — standby mode

Using Instant Messaging in Media Center

Media Center supports instant messaging so you can communicate with your friends and family while

From most areas in Media Center, you can press Ctrl + D on the keyboard, or select a media file and press the More Information button on the remote control to access the Messenger login screen.

you are doing something in Media Center. You always have the option to turn this feature on or off.

You can use your remote control to log in and type messages. You can even have multiple conversations.

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Logging in to your messenger account

1 First, you must go to

http://www.msn.com to set up your

messenger account. You will need a .NET Passport to log in to messenger. A .NET Passport is an e-mail address, a login name, and a password. Make sure you verify the account with MSN before you try to log in from Media Center.

2 Press the Media Center Start button on

the remote control to open Media Center.

3 Select More Programs, and

then select the Messenger icon.

4 Select Sign In.

Changing Media Center Settings

In the Media Center Settings window, you can change settings for watching television, for viewing your pictures and slide shows, and for controlling sound and the display of all the Media Center windows.

5 Enter your .NET Passport information, and

then select Sign In.

To change your Media Center settings:

1 Press the Media Center Start button on

the remote control.

2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 4 Select one of the settings listed. Then, use the

arrow buttons to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions.

5 Select Save to save your changes.

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Some settings, such as parental control and caption display settings for TV and DVDs, are included with select models only. Not all channels support closed captioning.

Media Center settings categories

■ TV to set up TV signal, audio, and closed

captioning. You can download or edit the TV Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults.

■ Pictures to set slide-show settings.

■ Music to select visualizations or song

information to display when playing a song.

■ DVDs to select a language for subtitles, audio

tracks, and menus of your DVDs; program the remote control buttons for your DVDs; and select closed captioning. You can also access audio settings for your speakers. You must use a mouse or keyboard to select the audio settings.

■ Messenger and Caller ID to allow instant

messages within Media Center and set notifications for caller ID.

■ Radio to organize or delete pre-set radio

stations.

■ General to set:

■ Startup and Window behavior.

■ Visual and Sound Effects to set

transition animations and sounds when navigating in Media Center.

■ More Programs Options to change

settings for other programs on the PC.

■ Media Center Setup to configure your

Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; access Windows updates; run Media Center setup again; set up remote desktop; and reset Start Page defaults.

■ Parental Controls to block unwanted TV

channels, block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change the access code, and reset parental controls.

■ Automatic Download Options to get

media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet and to select how to download the TV Guide.

Finding Additional Media Center Information

To learn more about using Media Center, refer to the online and other Help files located in Media Center. Using your mouse, click the Help icon in the Media Center toolbar.

You can select Online Spotlight from the main Media Center menu to go online for the latest Media Center tips and other information.

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■ Help to find help about using Media Center

and your hardware.

Also, you can access the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide when you go online to the HP Support Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/support

To find your online documentation, search for your model number and then click Manuals.

You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs and DVDs, to view pictures, and to watch and record television programs.

This remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your computer just as a TV remote control helps you navigate cable TV options or control the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player.

The remote control can:

■ Navigate and control all Media Center

windows.

■ Control the video or live TV display.

■ Place the computer in and out of

standby mode.

■ Shut down or restart the PC.

Using the Remote Control

DVD MENU

RADIO

BACK

RECORD

REW

REPLAY

MUSIC

PLAY

PAUSE

PICTURES

VIDEOS

STOP

FWD

SKIP

The remote control has a range of about 26 feet.

Make sure there is nothing blocking the pathway between your remote control and the remote sensor.

■ Log off from Media Center or switch users.

The remote control cannot:

■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control

other computer programs outside of Media Center.

■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo

remote control.

■ Turn on or off a TV that is connected to

your PC.

■ Turn on the PC.

VOLUME

LIVE TV

GHI

PQRS

GUIDE

CLEAR ENTERPRINT

MUTE

ABC

JKL

TUV

CH/PG

RECORDED TV

DEF

321

MNO

654

WXYZ

987

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If you turn off (shut down) your PC, Media Center will not record a scheduled TV program. The PC must be turned on or in standby mode to record TV programs.

Make sure you turn off the monitor and turn down or mute the volume, for example, if you have a scheduled recording in the middle of the night and do not want to be disturbed.

The PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is best to close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode.

Remote Control Buttons Overview

Features and location may vary

A Standby puts the PC into and out of a

power-reduced state.

B DVD Menu opens the Play DVD window or

opens the main menu of a DVD movie, if available.

CMusic opens the My Music window.

DRadio opens the Radio window.

E Record records a selected television program

and stores it on the hard disk drive when in Live TV mode. The Record button is inactive for all other media.

F Rew (Rewind) moves the media backward at

two speeds.

GReplay moves media backward 7 seconds.

HPause pauses audio and video tracks and live

or recorded TV programs.

JBack returns PC to the previous window within

Media Center.

KArrow buttons move the cursor to navigate

and select actions within all Media Center windows.

LStart opens Media Center to the main

Start menu.

MVolume increases (+) and decreases (–)

volume.

NLive TV is a shortcut to the full-screen view of

live TV. Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer and resumes playing live TV.

OGuide opens the TV Guide.

PClear deletes the last character entered.

G H

DVD MENU

MUSIC

RADIO

PICTURES

VIDEOS

Q R

S T

RECORD

PLAY

REW

REPLAY

PAUSE

STOP

FWD

SKIP

BACK

VOLUME

CH/PG

MUTE

LIVE TV

GHI

PQRS

CLEAR ENTERPRINT

GUIDE

RECORDED TV

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

321

MNO

654

WXYZ

987

DD EE

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QTV opens the My TV window.

R Pictures opens the My Pictures window.

S Videos opens the My Videos window.

TPlay plays the selected media.

UStop stops the media currently playing.

V Fwd (Fast-forward) moves media forward

at three speeds.

WSkip moves media forward — for example,

30 seconds in videos and live TV or one music track.

X More (i) displays available information about

a selected media file and displays other menus.

YOK selects the desired action or window option

and acts as the Enter key.

ZCH/PG up (+) and down (–) changes the TV

channels or moves pages up and down, depending on available options. Moves to the next DVD chapter.

AA Mute turns computer sound off. The word Mute

is displayed when Mute is turned on.

BB Recorded TV opens the Recorded TV window

where recorded TV programs are listed.

CC 0 to 9, #, * are the numeric keypad buttons

to change channels or enter text into a Media Center search or text box. Each time you press a number button, a different character appears. Press the Enter button to select a character.

DD Enter selects the desired action, menu, or

window option.

EE Print prints your pictures that you select in the

My Pictures window of Media Center.

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Begin using your remote control

1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor.

The remote sensor should be located near your monitor or in a convenient place. Make sure there is nothing blocking the pathway between your remote control and the remote sensor.

2 To start Media Center and to open the

Media Center Start menu, press the Start button .

3 If this is your first time using the remote

control, the Media Center setup wizard opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the remote control setup steps.

If you have completed the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Start menu opens. Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an item, and then press OK to select an option and to begin using Media Center.

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Remote Control Buttons

Shortcut buttons

(Select models only)

You can use the remote control shortcut buttons to open specific windows in Media Center.

The direct access buttons open the main Media Center windows.

Button Function

DVD Menu

TV Opens the My TV window, where you can watch and record TV, open your Television

Radio Opens the FM radio station window, where you can select FM radio stations to

Music Opens the My Music window, where you can browse and play music CDs and your

Pictures Opens the My Pictures window, where you can search for, sort, and view pictures and

Videos Opens the My Videos window, where you can search for, sort, and play back your

Live TV Moves a TV program forward to the end of the pause buffer and resumes playing live

Guide Opens the Television Guide.

Recorded TVOpens the Recorded TV window where all your recorded TV programs are stored.

Opens the Play DVD main menu, where you can play your DVD movies.

Guide, schedule future TV recordings, and find your recorded TV programs.

listen to.

music files.

slide shows that are stored in the My Pictures or the Shared Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. You can also view your pictures on other media such as a digital camera or a memory card.

video files that are stored in the My Videos or the Shared Video folder in Windows Explorer. You can also view your videos on other media such as a memory card.

TV. When you pause a TV program, you can use the Live TV button to move forward to live TV. Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV in full-screen mode.

From this window, you can search for and play back a recorded show.

Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menu.

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Make sure you turn off the monitor and turn down or mute the volume, for example, if you have a scheduled recording in the middle of the night and do not want to be disturbed.

The PC will not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is best to close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode.

Standby button

The Standby button puts the computer into and out of a power-reduced state, called standby, which runs the computer with minimal power until you give it a command. To take the computer out of standby, press the Standby button for at least 1 to 2 seconds on the remote control. It is recommended that you use this button when Media Center is closed.

An LED (light-emitting diode) located under the Standby button blinks when the remote control is transmitting a signal to the remote sensor.

Recording in standby mode

Media Center can take the PC out of standby mode just before a scheduled show begins recording. The PC returns to standby mode when the recording is complete.

Media Center begins recording with the monitor and sound turned on unless you manually turn them off before the scheduled recording.

Media Center cannot record TV programs if the computer is turned off.

Remote control LED and the remote sensor LED

Under the Standby button is an LED that blinks when the remote control is sending a signal to the remote sensor.

The remote sensor displays a red LED when you press a button on the remote control (select models only). Some kinds of lighting may cause the remote sensor to blink without you pressing the remote control.

If you turn off (shut down) your PC, Media Center will not record a scheduled TV program. The PC must be turned on or in standby mode to record TV programs.

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Media playback buttons

These buttons allow you to play back picture slide shows, music files, playlists, music CDs, DVD movies, home videos, and live TV from within the Media Center program.

Button Function

Record Records TV programs. The Record button works only when My TV is used to play a TV

show. It is inactive when other media is playing.

■ Press Record once to record a TV show while watching live TV or while in the TV

Guide.

■ Press Record twice to record a TV series while in the TV Guide.

■ Press Record repeatedly, until the record icon disappears from the TV Guide, to cancel

a recording.

Play Plays selected media.

Stop Stops selected media. When Stop is pressed while you are watching TV, the

Media Center pause buffer continues to record in the background.

Rew

Pause Pauses selected media. Press Pause and then Fwd repeatedly to play media frame-by-

Rewinds selected media. Press Rew again to increase the rewinding speed.

■ Moves the video backward.

■ Moves live TV program to the beginning of the 30-minute pause buffer.

■ Moves the TV Guide back 3 hours.

frame in slow motion. To continue slow motion, you must press the Fwd button more than once.

Press the Rew or the Replay button and then the Play button to watch an instant replay.

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Button Function

Fwd Moves selected video media forward. Press Fwd up to three times to increase the

fast-forwarding speed.

■ Moves MP3 music files forward

■ Moves a video forward

■ Moves the TV Guide forward 3 hours

Replay Moves selected video media backward. To move backward in live TV by 7 seconds,

press Replay. You can repeatedly rewind with the instant replay option, but only to the beginning of the pause buffer or recorded program. Allows you to go back 12 hours in the Guide.

Skip Moves selected video media forward. To advance in live TV or in a recorded program by

30 seconds, press Skip once. You can repeatedly skip forward, but only to the end of the pause buffer or the recorded program. Allows you to skip 12 hours in the Guide.

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Navigation and other buttons

These buttons allow you to play picture slide shows, music files, playlists, music CDs, DVD movies, home videos, and live TV from within the Media Center program.

Button Function

Back Returns to the previous window.

More Information (i)

Arrows Move between menus, windows, or activities. Move the cursor to select actions

OK Selects a desired action and works as an Enter button. If you are watching live

Vol ume (+ and –)

Start Opens the Media Center Start menu if you are in Media Center or if you are at

CH/PG (+ and –)

Mute Turns off the PC sound. The word Mute appears in the window when it is

Displays available information about a selected media file and displays other menus. Some media may not include this information. This button displays details such as TV program summary or music artist. You may need to be connected to the Internet to receive TV programming or CD artist information.

within the Media Center windows.

TV, press OK to go to the previous channel. Press OK again to toggle back to the original channel you were watching.

Increases or decreases PC volume.

the desktop.

Changes channels up and down or moves the cursor to the next or previous page of options. Changes channels for live TV or moves to the next chapter of a DVD movie.

turned on.

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Alphanumeric Keypad and Print buttons

The alphanumeric keypad buttons allow you to enter text, change channels, and print your pictures.

Button Function

Numeric keypad (1-9, #, and *)

Clear Deletes the last character entered. Clear works the same way as a Backspace

Print Prints picture files from the My Pictures window of Media Center. This button

Enter Selects a desired action, menu, or window. Enter works the same way as the

Changes channels and enters text. Each time you press a number key, a different character appears. When you find the character you want, press the Enter button or wait a few seconds.

key on a keyboard.

does not print files from Windows Explorer or from the HP Image Zone Plus area of Media Center.

OK button.

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Watching and Recording TV Programs

Watch live TV or record your favorite shows for later playback. Use the Television Guide to find the show you want to watch or record.You can also record a show while watching another prerecorded show.

Navigating My TV

From the My TV window you can search for and play your favorite TV shows. Use the following menu items to help you locate what you want to do:

■ Live TV: Watch, pause, fast-forward, or

rewind your favorite TV shows. You can watch recorded TV shows while recording another show. Use the More Information button on the remote control to display TV show information.

■ Recorded TV: View a list of recorded

programs by date or title, view a list of programs scheduled to be recorded, play a recorded program, find out why a program was not recorded, or add a TV recording manually.

■ Search: Quickly find a TV program or a

series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category.

■ Guide: (Not available in all countries/

regions.) Scroll through the free Television Guide to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV shows or a whole series to your hard disk drive or an HP Personal Media Drive.

■ Movies: (Not available in all countries/

regions.) Go online to find movies to watch now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews, see cast lists, find other times the movie is broadcast, view the DVD cover, browse for related movies, and find other movies with the same cast members.

Digital video recording features and the Television Guide are for select models only.

The Movies online information feature is available for some countries/regions.

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You can change the channel by using the remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset window is selected.

You ca n g o to l i ve TV from anywhere in Media Center by pressing Live TV on the remote control.

Watching TV

Before you can watch TV by using Media Center, make sure:

■ The computer is set up correctly for your TV

signal source. Refer to the setup poster and the HP Media Center Getting Started Guide for more information.

■ You have completed the Media Center setup

wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, refer to “Completing the setup wizard steps” on page 3.

You ca n s elec t a channel to see upcoming programs for that channel.

Watching Live TV

1 Press the TV button on the remote control or

select My TV from the main start menu. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Live TV, and then press OK. The last channel selected or the first channel available begins playing.

2 Select a channel by using the CH/PG (+) or

(–) buttons or by using the numeric keypad on the remote control, and then press Enter on the remote control. The channel number and program information are displayed in the window.

3 Press the More Information button to

open another menu with the following options and information:

■ A zoom option

■ Access to Messenger and Settings windows

■ Program information such as channel

number and station, title and time period of program, actual time, and a brief summary of the program and TV rating, if available (recording options are also shown)

4 To exit full-screen mode and return to the

previous window, press Back on the remote control.

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