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Table of Contents
Product Registratio n ................................................. ...... ....... .... iii
For Your Records ........................... ...... ................................. .... iii
Before Getting Started
Safety Information ......................... ................................. ................. 1
AC Power Safety ....................................................................... 1
Cable Guide Warning ................................................................ 1
Ergonomic Safety ....... ................................. .............................. 1
M2000 Features .............................................................................. 2
Package Contents ............................... ...... ....... .............................. 3
About the User Guides ................................................................... 4
Setting Up the Media Center
Setup Instructions ........................................................................... 5
Input and Output Ports .................................................................... 10
Setup Examples .............................................................................. 11
Basic Setup with TV and PC Monitor ........................................11
Setup with VCR, TV and PC Monitor .... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...........12
Setup with Plasma Display and 5.1 Dig ital A udi o ......................13
Setup FAQs .................................................................................... 14
Connecting to the Interne t ............................................. ...... ....... .... 16
Using the Media Center
Media Center Power Modes ...........................................................17
Turning the Media Cen ter On ...................... ...... ....... .................17
Using Standby Mode ...................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...........18
Turning the Media Cen ter Off ...................... ...... ....... .................18
Using the Remote Control .............................................................18
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................ 19
Using the Wireless Keyb oard ................................. ....... ...... ....... ....20
Special Function Keys ............. ................................. ...... ...........20
Adjusting the Speed of the Pointer ............................................21
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Using the Numeric Keypad Feature .......................................... 21
Media Center Main Menu ............................................................... 22
Using the DVD-R/RW/CD-RW Drive .............................................. 23
Using the 6-in-1 Media Slots .......................................................... 23
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Care and Maint enan ce ....... ....... ...... ....... ................................ ....... . 25
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 25
Customer Support ..................... ................................ ..................... 28
System Recovery ............................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ..................... 29
Appendix
Regulatory Information .............. ................................ ..................... 31
Class B Regulations ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ................................. . 31
Limited Warranty ............................. ....... ...... ....... ........................... 32
Specifications ................................................................................. 33
Data Loss Disclaimer ..................................................................... 34
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1 Before Getting Started
Safety Information
Please read the importa nt Safety Information be low.
AC Power Safety
• WARNING: The Voltage Selection switch on the back of the Media Center is
pre-set to 115 or 230 VAC depending on the country/region in which you
purchased the unit. Do NOT change this setting. Doing so could cause
personal injury or damage the unit, and will void the Limited
Warranty. (See illustration on Page 10.)
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of elect ric shock, do NOT open the
M2000 Media Center. Opening the Media Ce nter M2000 will void the
Limited Warr ant y. There are no us er-s erviceable parts inside. Any
repairs or m odific ations to t he unit m ust be per formed by ViewSonic
or by an authorized service provider.
• Plug the Media Center power cord into a grounded wall outlet.
Cable Guide Warning
• WARNING: DO NOT use the Cab le Guide to lift or carry the Me dia
Center
.
Doing so could cause personal injury or damage the unit.
(See illustrations on pages 3 and 10.)
Ergonomic Safety
Some experts believe that repeated use of any keyboard or pointing device
may cause serious injury to hands, wrists, arms, neck, and/or back. If you feel
pain in any of these areas, see a qualified health professional.
To reduce risk of injury, please follow these precautions:
• Take frequent breaks while using the supplied keyboard. Get up and walk
around several times each hour.
• Avoid letting your wrists rest on sharp edges.
• Keep your shoulders relaxed with your elbows at your side. Position yourself
so that you do not have to reach for the keyboard.
• If placing the keyboard on a desktop, adjust your chair and keyboard so
that your upper arms and wrists are level with the desktop.
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M2000 Features
Combine computer, video and audio into a single powerful system.
View and record TV up to 140 ho urs *
ViewSonic NextVision video processor technology puts all your viewing options at
your fingertips. The 160GB hard drive provides greater storage than most standalone personal video recorders.
Watch DVD movies
The built-in DVD player and powerful processor provide incredibly detailed DVD
playback of your favorite movies with 5.1 surround sound capability.
Create your o wn DVDs and CD s
Smart card reader and combo DVD/CD writer are great for digital home movie
and photo buffs. You can even create digital slide shows of your favorite photos
complete with background music.
A Compl ete Digital Music System
Put your personal CD collection on the hard drive and play digital music through
your existing stereo or home theater sound system. Or download and store MP3
files directly from the Internet.
PC Functionality
It is a great PC with a 2.86Hz Intel Pentium 4 Processor and 512 MB memory.
The wireless keyboard with built-in pointer lets you access, run and view
computer programs from the comfort of your easy chair.
Huge Storage Capacity
160GB hard drive storage gives you the freedom to store all your digital media in
one centralized system. Video, audio and photos are all accessible in one place.
All the ins and outs you ne ed
It all plugs into the NextVision M2000, with connectors for advanced data,
gaming, video and audio.
Component quali ty without t he components
Single powerful system eliminates the need for separate components while
saving money.
Wireless keyboard an d remote
Wireless remote control operation for viewing TV, DVDs, listening to music,
viewing photos and switching between media with the touch of a button.
Broadband ready
Built-in Ethernet card allows you to connect the M2000 to your Broadband
modem or to your home PC network to share your broadband ISP connection.**
*Based on 95% utilization of 160GB disc at fair quality.
**ISP, home network sold separately.
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Package Contents
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About the User Guides
ViewSonic M2000 Digital Media Center Hardware User Guide
This hardware user guide provides instructions for setting up your M2000 Digital
Media Center, as well as information about using the keyboard and remote
control, connecting to the Internet, and other hardware functions. This guide is
provided both as a paper booklet and as a PDF file pre-installed on the hard drive
inside the Media Center. To access the PDF version, click Start > Programs >
ViewSonic M200 0 H ardwar e User Guide.
NOTE: Adobe
®
Acrobat® Reader must be installed in order to view the user
guide in PDF format.
Microsoft
®
Windows® XP Pro Media Center Edition
This software guide provides information about using the Media Center
capabilities described at the top of this page. See Chapter 2: Using the Media
Center for more information.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This operating system guide provides information about using the Windows XP
Professional operating system.
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Setting Up the Media Center
This chapter contains information about setting up the Media Center, including
which connections provide the best signal quality. In addition, information
about connecting to the Internet is included.
Setup Instructions
The steps listed below supplement the Quick Start Guide, providing information
about preferred connections for best video and audio quality.
To set up the Media Center fo r the first time, do the fo llowing:
1
Attach Stand (optional)
Vertic al in s t allat ion: If you are
placing the Media Center vertically,
(on your desk or on the floor), you
will need to attach the stand by doing
the following: lay the Media Center on
its side and attach the stand using the
four provided screws.
NOTE: Begin tightening the screws
with your fingers, then gently finish
using a dime or screwdriver. Be
careful not to over-tighten the
screws.
Horizontal installation: If you are
placing the Media Center horizontally
(on a shelf), attaching the stand is
not necessary. Make sure to place the
Media Center on the four rubber feet.
NOTE: For horizontal installation,
reposition the ViewSonic birds logo by
gently pulling, then turning the logo
90 degrees. (See the illustration to
the right).
Cable Guide
Stand
Bottom View of Media Center
Horizontal Installation (no st and)
repositioned ViewSonic birds logo
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2
Prepare Batteries for Use
Keyboard: Batteries come preinstalled in the keyboard, but require
activation. To activate the batteries,
open the keyboard’s battery
compartment and remove the white
plastic tab.
Remote Control: Open the battery
compartment and install the batteries
provided.
3
Cable/Satellite TV signal IN
Direct cable connection
Connect the Media Center directly to
the cable wall outlet using the
supplied coaxial cable.
Cable or satellite set-top-box
• For best signal quality, connect the
S-Video cable and L/R analog
audio cable from the Set-top box
to the back of the Media Center.
or
• Connecting the Composite Video
cable with the L/R analog audio
cable is your next best option.
or
• You can connect the coaxial cable
from the set-top box to the back of
the Media Center.
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IR Emitter
With the IR Emitter cable attached to
your cable or satellite set-top-box,
the Media Center’s remote control
replaces the set-top box’s remote
control. To attach the IR Emitter:
1 Remove the tape from the infrared
sensor on the IR Emitter cable.
2 Paste the IR Emitter over the IR
window on the front of your cable
or satellite set-top box (see
illustration).
3 Connect the IR Emitter cable to the
back of the Media Center.
Keyboard (bottom)
Remote Control (bottom)
Direct Connect io n
Via Set- to-box
Coaxial Cable
Coaxial Cable
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Video Out (to TV)
NOTE: The Media Center needs only
one video output device. However,
you can connect both a TV and a PC
Monitor and see the same image on
both screens.
For the best viewing experience, if
one device is used we recommend
that it is a high resolution display
(Plasma Display, LCD TV, LCD
Projector, etc.)
Choose from the preferred
connections listed below, starting with
highest quality:
•DVI
•VGA
•S-Video
• Composite Video (using S-Videoto-Composite adapter as shown on
the right)
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Video Out (to PC Monitor)
A PC Monitor can be your primary
display, or an additional display. If
both a TV and PC Monitor are
connected--depending on the
resolution of your TV--your PC
Monitor may provide a better viewing
experience for word processing,
spreadsheets, and other applications
with detailed content.
Choose from the preferred
connections listed below in
descending order, with the best signal
quality listed first:
•DVI
• VGA (see NOTE below)
NOTE: If your TV is connected to the
Media Center’s S-Video port and your
PC Monitor’s only video output is VGA,
you must first connect your PC
Monitor to the DVI-to-VGA adapter,
then to the Media Center’s DVI port.
The VGA port and the S-Video port
can not be used simultaneously.
TV or Plasm
a
Display
Media Center
(back)
PC Monitor
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