HP m7248n, m7246n manual Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space, Select More Programs

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TV programs that have been encrypted (protected) by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the
HP Media Center PC that recorded the program.

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Refer to Media Center Help for more information about recording errors, advanced recording features, and My TV settings.

Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space

The space available for recording TV programs

To get the maximum recording time, change the

depends on your hard disk drive size, the

recording quality to Fair instead of the default

percentage of hard disk drive space allocated to

setting of Best.

recorded TV, and the recording quality setting.

 

Quality of recording

Hard disk drive space used*

 

 

Best to optimal

2.7 GB/hour

 

 

Better

2.1 GB/hour

 

 

Good

1.4 GB/hour

 

 

Fair

1.2 GB/hour

*This table shows approximate sizes of recorded TV program files. Some files may be smaller or larger.

1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.

Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CD

You can record TV programs to DVD in Media n Center to create a backup copy or to save space on

your hard disk drive by using the following procedure. These DVDs can be played from an HP Media Center PC and from some set-top DVD players.

To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD:

1 Press the Media Center Start button on the

remote control, or, with your mouse, click

Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center.

2 Select More Programs.

3 Insert a blank disc.

The HP Media Center PC includes several other recording software programs for you to create CDs and DVDs. You can use Sonic MyDVD to record the recorded TV program to a format that can be played from an HP Media Center PC and from some set-top DVD players. See “Sonic MyDVD Video Projects” on page 93.

For more detailed information about recording CDs and DVDs, refer to information on the HP Support Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/support

4 Select Create CD/DVD, and then select Data.

5 Enter a title for your DVD by using the numeric buttons on the remote control or the numeric keypad on the keyboard, and then select OK.

6 Select Recorded TV.

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Contents HP Media Center PC Software Guide USA Table of Contents Playing Videos Index 125 Vi HP Media Center PC Software Guide Welcome Experience the Fun of Media CenterUsing Media Center Features Using Media Center Setting Up Media CenterOpening Media Center using a mouse Here guideOpening Media Center using the remote control Media Center menu barsNavigating Media Center Media Center control menuIcon Action Using Media Center Away mode Completing the setup wizard steps Some of the features listed are for select models only Media Center Start MenuMedia Center Start menu items Using Instant Messaging in Media Center Online SpotlightLogging in to your Messenger account Select More Programs, and then select the Messenger iconChanging Media Center Settings Media Center Settings categoriesFinding Additional Media Center Information HP Media Center PC Software Guide Using the Remote Control Remote control canRemote control cannot Select models onlyRemote Control Buttons Overview Using the Remote Control HP Media Center PC Software Guide Watching and Recording TV Programs Navigating My TVWatching TV Watching live TVControlling TV playback Using the remote control in My TV Using the Television Program Guide Using Media Center without the GuideTelevision Program Guide errors Viewing the Television Program GuideStart Media CenterSetting up how Media Center downloads the Guide Select Settings, TV, Guide, and Set Up Guide Listings Manually downloading the GuideAdding a postal code to receive the correct Guide Adding missing channels to the GuideEditing channels in the Guide Removing channels from the GuideSelect Edit Numbers Searching for TV Programs Searching for TV programs using categories Recording TV Programs Recording TV from the GuideRecording icons Recording programs manually without using the Guide Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CDQuality of recording Hard disk drive space used Select More ProgramsPlaying Recorded TV Programs Media Copy ProtectionSelect View DVD or View CD Select Create DVD or Create CD HP Media Center PC Software Guide Playing Music Files HP TunesMy Music HP Tunes is designed to work with Apple iTunesUsing HP Tunes with Media Center Completing the iTunes Setup Assistant wizardDelays with HP Tunes Selecting a default audio player Adding Music to the iTunes Music LibraryAdding music files from a CD in iTunes Adding music files from the Internet Adding music files from your hard disk driveUsing supported music file types Playing CDs with HP TunesChanging song title, genre, artist, or album in iTunes Select Playlists or SongsCreating a Playlist with iTunes Creating and Editing a Now Playing List with HP TunesSelect Add to Now Playing Troubleshooting HP Tunes Creating Music CDs with iTunesResetting HP Tunes Menu BarUsing My Music with Media Center Adding Music to My Music LibraryMy Music menu in Media Center Select Add folders on this computer, and then select Next Adding music files from a CD Deleting music files from the My Music libraryPlaying Music Files in My Music Playing an album in My Music Playing a song in My MusicCreating a Queue List in My Music Finding and Playing an Album in My MusicCreating a Playlist in My Music Copying Music Files to CD in My MusicSelect Create CD Working with Pictures HP Image ZoneMy Pictures Using HP Image Zone in Media Center Working with Digital ImagesCreating your picture catalog in HP Image Zone CameraWorking with Pictures Creating albums Modifying a date assigned to your picturesAssigning a keyword to your pictures Assigning a place to your picturesViewing Pictures in HP Image Zone Searching for pictures in Media CenterViewing a slideshow in HP Image Zone Select HP Image ZoneEditing Pictures in HP Image Zone Viewing a slideshow with music in HP Image ZoneEditing pictures in HP Image Zone from the desktop Editing pictures in HP Image Zone in Media Center HP Image Zone Crop in Media CenterSharing Pictures in HP Image Zone Select the HP Instant Share tabHP Image Zone Share in Media Center Using supported file types with HP Image Zone Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures Click Start BackupPrinting Pictures in HP Image Zone Using My Pictures in Media Center Adding Pictures to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk driveSelect My Pictures Viewing Pictures in My Pictures Viewing pictures as a slideshow Viewing a slideshow with music in My PicturesUsing supported picture file types in My Pictures Editing Pictures in My PicturesFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in My Pictures Printing Pictures in My Pictures Rotating picturesCopying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Select Create CD/DVDPlaying Videos Playing Digital Videos in Media CenterSelect My Videos Using Supported Video File Types Transferring and Recording Video FilesRecording an analog video file Recording a digital video file3OK Creating a CD/DVD from Video FilesHP Media Center PC Software Guide Playing DVDs Playing DVD Movies in Media CenterChanging DVD Audio Settings Changing the DVD Movie LanguageListening to FM Radio Playing FM Radio Stations Organizing Radio Station Presets Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same TimeHP Media Center PC Software Guide Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingVerifying audio disc recorded without errors Working with Audio CDsAudio CD tips Creating audio CDsVerifying data disc recorded without errors Working with Data DVDs and CDsCreating jukebox discs Clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic,Data disc tips Creating data discsCopying a DVD or CD Archiving Files on a CD or DVDAre encoded to prevent Unauthorized duplicationArchiving files using Media Center Working with Image FilesCreating an image file Burning from an image fileDisc Labeling with LightScribe LightScribe requirementsBurning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunesUsing adhesive disc labels Compatibility InformationDisc Features and Compatibility Table DVD+RDouble LayerOptical Drive Quick Reference Table Software Quick Reference Table HP Media Center PC Software Guide Creating Video Discs and Movies Before You Begin Capturing VideoSonic MyDVD Video Projects Creating a Video Project Adding files to a video projectClick Add Files Capturing video to a video project Adding slideshows to a video projectAdding submenus to a video project Editing the style of a video projectEditing movie files Click Edit StyleBurning a video project to disc Creating a Video Project with Direct-to-Disc Wizard Video Quality and Disc Size DVD Recording Time Estimated Time per Disc size Video quality Audio formatCreating Movies Using muvee autoProducer Basic Steps to Make a MovieLocating the two versions of muvee autoProducer DesktopUsing muvee autoProducer on the Desktop Getting started on the desktopCapturing video from a DV camcorder Capturing live video from a DV camcorderClick the Get Video from Camera button Adding videos Capturing recorded video from a DV camcorderAdding pictures Changing the settings Adding musicSelecting the style Adding an opening title and closing credits Making the movie Saving the movie projectComputer Playback Mail DV camcorder VCD video CDUsing muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center Recording the movie project to discSettings Button Allows you to See Select VideoSelect PicturesSelecting videos Selecting picturesSetting the style Selecting musicAdjusting audio and video settings Upgrading muvee autoProducer HP Media Center PC Software Guide Using an HP Personal Media Drive HP Personal Media Drive is sold separatelyLocating the Drive After Installation Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media DriveViewing and Storing Files Click My ComputerPlaying Media Files Playing Music FilesViewing Picture Files Click Settings, TV, Recorder, Recorder storage Playing Video FilesWatching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media Drive About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive Recording TV programs to the HP Personal Media Drive Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk driveChanging Disk Allocation Select Recorder storageIndex Page Page Using the remote control 19 watching TV programs Rotating 67 troubleshooting Page Page Part number
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