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

3 Set up television signal

This step makes sure your computer receives the correct TV signal and the correct Program Guide information. If you have a set-top box, the setup wizard programs your remote control to work with your set-top box so that you can view premium channels. Make sure the TV signal source is properly connected to your PC and the correct TV provider is selected.

aSelect your TV service.

bSelect if you have a set-top box. Sometimes a set-top box receives a TV signal. If you have a set-top box, the Media Center remote control needs to work with it.

cPrepare for set-top box setup. Make sure:

The set-top box is turned on.

The TV signal is connected to your set-top box.

The set-top box is connected to your computer.

The remote sensor control cable is connected properly.

4 Set up the Program Guide

An Internet connection is needed to complete this step. If your computer isn’t connected to the Internet or if Media Center hasn’t configured your ISP information in step 2, you will see No data available in the Program Guide.

To set this up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Guide, and then Reset Guide lineup.

dChoose a working TV signal to use with Media Center.

eSelect how you change channels.

fSelect your set-top box brand.

gSelect a remote control code.

hTest channel changing.

iSet the IR signal speed.

jThe Guide is automatically downloaded when you complete all onscreen instructions.

To set this up later, select Settings from the Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Set up TV signal.

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HP Media Center PC Software Guide USA Table of Contents Troubleshooting 147 Using Media Center Media Center FeaturesGetting Started with Media Center Getting the most out of Media Center Opening Media CenterNavigating Media Center Media Center Start Menu Setting the PC Location for the Program Guide Media Center SetupTo set the PC location Setting Up Media Center Check the remote controlSelect the download method for your Internet connection Set up the Program Guide Media Center Menu Bars Menu bar icon ActionSetting Media Center as the Automatic CD Player Using Shortcut ButtonsRemote control Using Media Center Help KeyboardChanging Media Center Settings Using the Remote Control Remote control canRemote control cannot Remote Control Buttons Overview Features and location may varyUsing the Remote Control To begin using your remote control Remote Control Buttons Direct access buttonsButton Function MenuRecording in standby mode Remote control LED and the remote sensor LEDStandby button Media playback buttons Navigation and other direct access buttons Audio and video buttons HP Media Center PC Software Guide Using an HP Personal Media Drive Locating the Drive After InstallationHP Personal Media Drive is sold separately Click My ComputerAssigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive Storing FilesPlaying Media Files Playing Music Files Viewing Picture FilesPlaying Video Files Click Settings, TV, Recorder, Recorder storage Watching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media DriveRecording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive Recording TV Programs to the HP Personal Media Drive HP recommends thatOpen Media Center Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk driveDouble-clickUSB Mass Storage Device to Changing disk allocation Select Recorder storageConvenient media file locations HP Media Center PC Software Guide Digital video recording features are for select models only Watching and Recording TV ProgramsWatching TV To watch a television programUsing Remote Control in My TV Remote Control Button ActionWatching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder Using the Television Program Guide Your television service providerImportant information about the Television Program Guide Recording TV without a Television Program GuideViewing the Television Program Guide Downloading the Television Program Guide Manually downloading the Television Program GuideSetting up an Internet Dial-Up Connection Click Network and InternetDouble-clickNetwork Connections Select Connect to the Internet, and then click NextAdding Missing Channels to the Guide Removing Channels from the GuideSelect Add channel Searching for TV Programs To search for a TV programSearching for TV programs using categories To search for a TV programRecording TV Programs Record icon in the taskbarRecording icons Standby mode and scheduled recordings Recording TV tipsImportant information about My TV and FM Radio Recording TV from the GuideRecording TV from Search Recording manually Changing TV Settings Playing Recorded TV Programs To play a recorded programLocating Recorded TV Programs for Viewing on the Desktop About Recording Errors Common recording errorsViewing recording errors Recording error Description of errorResolving Recording Conflicts Recording priority rulesResolving a recording conflict Deleting a Scheduled Program or Series Deleting a Recorded Program or SeriesSetting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and MoviesSelect TV Ratings Select Movie/DVD ratings or TV RatingsSetting Caption Display Displaying TeletextSafeguarding Recorded TV Programs About TeletextImportant information about recorded TV programs Preparing the code key files Users\DRM\ Making the backup CD Using the code key backup CD after a system recoveryChoose Restore files and settings, and then click Next Managing Hard Disk Drive Space Increasing hard disk drive spaceAdjusting TV recording and storage settings Recording quality and hard disk drive storage spaceQuality Hard disk drive space Recording Used Using the Disk Cleanup utility Adjusting System Restore settingsUninstalling software programs that are not needed Deleting recorded TV programsPlaying Music Files Playing Music FilesUsing Windows Media Player Creating a Music Library Adding music filesDeleting music files Using supported music file types Searching the Computer for Music FilesAdding CD Tracks to the Music Library Playing a music CD using Media Center Playing Digital Music FilesFinding Music Files in My Music To find a music filePlaying a Song Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Finding and Playing an AlbumCreating a Playlist To create a playlistSelect Media Library Selecting a Visualization Select Select VisualizationsHP Media Center PC Software Guide Working with Pictures Working with digital imagesUsing My Pictures in Media Center Organizing Pictures in My Pictures Creating picture folders in My PicturesUsing supported picture file types Viewing Pictures in My PicturesZooming in and panning across your pictures Sorting picturesViewing pictures as a slide show Select Sort by date or select Sort by nameChanging picture settings Viewing a slide show with musicTurning on or off photo captions Select My PicturesEditing Pictures in My Pictures Rotating picturesSetting up your printer Printing Pictures in My PicturesWorking with Pictures Using HP Image Zone Plus in Media Center Organizing pictures in HP Image Zone Plus HP Image Zone Plus Window Media CenterCreating your picture catalog in HP Image Zone Plus Updating your catalog when you add new pictures Creating albumsModifying a date assigned to your pictures Scanned images areAssigning a keyword to your pictures Assigning a place to your picturesViewing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Searching for pictures in HP Image Zone PlusViewing a slide show Select HP Image ZoneChanging view and slide show options Editing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Updating edited picture files in Media CenterOther Features of HP Image Zone Plus Printing Pictures in HP Image Zone PlusCopying Pictures to CD Creating projectsUsing Backup and Restore HP Instant ShareHP Media Center PC Software Guide Playing Videos Organizing Videos Playing Digital Videos in Media Center Playing a video in full-screen mode Playing a video stored on removable mediaMy Videos MediaSorting Videos Viewing Video DetailsRecording Videos to DVD from a Digital Video Camera Select Sort by date or Sort by nameUsing Supported Video File Types Playing DVDs To play a DVD movie in Media CenterAbout playing DVDs Stopping a DVD movie Watching DVD in the inset window or in a resized windowPlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Changing DVD Audio Settings Changing the DVD Movie LanguageHP Media Center PC Software Guide Listening to FM Radio Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time Playing FM Radio StationsOrganizing Pre-set Radio Stations HP Media Center PC Software Guide To change the recording quality setting Recording TV Shows to DVDsAbout Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD Recording Minutes on Quality One DVD estCopying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CD Select Create CD/DVD with existing video fileWatching Recorded TV Programs on DVD Copy a TV program to a DVD with RecordNowCapturing Analog Home Video To connect the analog home video source and recordUsing Double-Layer Technology and Media To disconnect the analog home video sourceCopy Protection Copy protection for DVD moviesCopy protection for music files Playing CDs and DVDs Playing Music CDs with iTunesPlaying CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Software listed in this chapter is for select models onlyPlaying DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OK Playing Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVDPlaying Video CDs VCD with Windows Media Player Select Any File *.* from the Files of type drop-down listCreating Burning CDs Creating Burning Music CDs with iTunesCreating Burning Music CDs with Windows Media Player Click Copy to CD or DeviceCreating Burning Data CDs Using Windows XP Creating Burning CDs with RecordNowCreating music CDs with RecordNow Select Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Storing Files on a DVD or CD About creating a music CDAbout storing data files on disc Copying a DVD or CD Erasing a DVD or CDSelect Exact Copy About Removing Files in RecordNow Removing Files from a Recorded Data DiscClick Data Disc Archiving Files on a DVD or CD About Image FilesSaving an Image Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PC Burning an ImageAbout Recording Video Files Disc LabelsSetting automatic recording options Compatibility Information Compatible File Formats Disc Quick ReferenceDouble-layer DVD+R discs DVD+R discsCD-R discs CD-RW discsDisc Feature and Compatibility Can be Plays Home Recorded Or carDisc File type Onto Stereo Player Optical Drive Quick Reference Software quick referenceSoftware With this program you can Creating Burning CDs HP Media Center PC Software Guide Creating DVD Movies Getting StartedPreview window Requirements for Capturing Video Media LibraryStoryboard Capturing Digital Camcorder Video Capturing Web Camera VideoCapturing Video with a Capture Card Capturing a Still ImageEditing Video Files in WinDVD Creator Adding images Storyboard iconsExpand Save MovieEdit Clip Adding audio effectsAdding transition effects Click the Import or DragAuthoring Your DVD Adding title effectsAdding video filters Storyboard icons in author mode Chapter SettingsMenu and chapter icons icons may vary Add ChapterMake Movie Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD FormatClick the Output to File or Save Movie icon Troubleshooting Problems and SolutionsProblemSolution Problem Solution My DVD won’t play Codec errors areError messages keep Occurring whenProblem Solution My TV program didn’t When I tried to get itError message Record and/or myProblemSolution HP Media Center PC Software Guide Index DVD Add missing channels to Guide 41 advanced recording options Background color 12 calibration settings VCD
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