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Select Turn on movie blocking or Turn on TV blocking.

Blocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies

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Parental control and caption display settings for TV and DVDs are included with select models only.

(Select models only)

If you set Media Center to block unrated channels, an error could occur. It is recommended that you make sure this option is not selected.

To do this:

1 Press the Start button on the remote control.

2 Select Settings, General, and then select Parental control.

3 Enter your four-digit code number.

4 Select TV Ratings.

5 Click Turn on TV blocking. Make sure that Block unrated TV programs is not selected.

6 If desired, you can select the Maximum allowed TV rating setting, select a rating, and then click OK. Selecting this setting does not cause an error.

Setting Movie/DVD or TV Ratings

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Some DVDs don’t have ratings assigned to them.

(Select models only)

1 Press the Start button on the remote control.

2 Select Settings, General, and then select Parental control.

3 Enter your four-digit code.

4 Select Movie/DVD ratings or TV Ratings.

5

6 Select (+) or (–) to select a maximum allowed movie rating.

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Contents HP Media Center PC Software Guide USA Table of Contents Troubleshooting 147 Media Center Features Using Media CenterGetting Started with Media Center Getting the most out of Media Center Opening Media CenterNavigating Media Center Media Center Start Menu Media Center Setup Setting the PC Location for the Program GuideTo 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 ActionUsing Shortcut Buttons Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD PlayerRemote control Using Media Center Help KeyboardChanging Media Center Settings Remote control can Using the Remote ControlRemote control cannot Remote Control Buttons Overview Features and location may varyUsing the Remote Control To begin using your remote control Button Function Remote Control ButtonsDirect access buttons MenuRemote control LED and the remote sensor LED Recording in standby modeStandby button Media playback buttons Navigation and other direct access buttons Audio and video buttons HP Media Center PC Software Guide HP Personal Media Drive is sold separately Using an HP Personal Media DriveLocating the Drive After Installation Click My ComputerStoring Files Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media DrivePlaying Media Files Playing Music Files Viewing Picture FilesPlaying Video Files Watching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media Drive Click Settings, TV, Recorder, Recorder storageRecording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive HP recommends that Recording TV Programs to the HP Personal Media DriveOpen Media Center Changing the TV recording path to the local hard disk drive Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive SafelyDouble-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 Important information about the Television Program Guide Using the Television Program GuideYour television service provider Recording TV without a Television Program GuideViewing the Television Program Guide Downloading the Television Program Guide Manually downloading the Television Program GuideDouble-clickNetwork Connections Setting up an Internet Dial-Up ConnectionClick Network and Internet Select Connect to the Internet, and then click NextRemoving Channels from the Guide Adding Missing Channels to the GuideSelect Add channel Searching for TV Programs To search for a TV programSearching for TV programs using categories To search for a TV programRecord icon in the taskbar Recording TV ProgramsRecording icons Important information about My TV and FM Radio Standby mode and scheduled recordingsRecording TV tips 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 Viewing recording errors About Recording ErrorsCommon recording errors Recording error Description of errorRecording priority rules Resolving Recording ConflictsResolving a recording conflict Deleting a Scheduled Program or Series Deleting a Recorded Program or SeriesSelect TV Ratings Setting Movie/DVD or TV RatingsBlocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies Select Movie/DVD ratings or TV RatingsSetting Caption Display Displaying TeletextAbout Teletext Safeguarding Recorded TV ProgramsImportant information about recorded TV programs Preparing the code key files Users\DRM\ Using the code key backup CD after a system recovery Making the backup CDChoose Restore files and settings, and then click Next Managing Hard Disk Drive Space Increasing hard disk drive spaceRecording quality and hard disk drive storage space Adjusting TV recording and storage settingsQuality Hard disk drive space Recording Used Uninstalling software programs that are not needed Using the Disk Cleanup utilityAdjusting System Restore settings Deleting recorded TV programsPlaying Music Files Playing Music FilesUsing Windows Media Player Adding music files Creating a Music LibraryDeleting 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 AlbumTo create a playlist Creating 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 PicturesViewing pictures as a slide show Zooming in and panning across your picturesSorting pictures Select Sort by date or select Sort by nameTurning on or off photo captions Changing picture settingsViewing a slide show with music 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 Modifying a date assigned to your pictures Updating your catalog when you add new picturesCreating albums Scanned images areAssigning a keyword to your pictures Assigning a place to your picturesViewing a slide show Viewing Pictures in HP Image Zone PlusSearching for pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Select HP Image ZoneChanging view and slide show options Editing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Updating edited picture files in Media CenterCopying Pictures to CD Other Features of HP Image Zone PlusPrinting Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus Creating projectsUsing Backup and Restore HP Instant ShareHP Media Center PC Software Guide Playing Videos Organizing Videos Playing Digital Videos in Media Center My Videos Playing a video in full-screen modePlaying a video stored on removable media MediaRecording Videos to DVD from a Digital Video Camera Sorting VideosViewing Video Details Select Sort by date or Sort by nameUsing Supported Video File Types To play a DVD movie in Media Center Playing DVDsAbout playing DVDs Watching DVD in the inset window or in a resized window Stopping a DVD moviePlaying 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 About Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD To change the recording quality settingRecording TV Shows to DVDs 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 for DVD movies Copy ProtectionCopy protection for music files Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDs and DVDsPlaying Music CDs with iTunes Software listed in this chapter is for select models onlyPlaying DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD Using country/region codes Playing Video CDs VCD with Windows Media Player Select Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD, and click OKPlaying Video CDs VCD with InterVideo WinDVD Select Any File *.* from the Files of type drop-down listCreating Burning Music CDs with Windows Media Player Creating Burning CDsCreating Burning Music CDs with iTunes Click Copy to CD or DeviceCreating Burning CDs with RecordNow Creating Burning Data CDs Using Windows XPCreating 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 Erasing a DVD or CD Copying a DVD or CDSelect Exact Copy Removing Files from a Recorded Data Disc About Removing Files in RecordNowClick Data Disc About Image Files Archiving Files on a DVD or CDSaving an Image About Recording Video Files Creating Recovery CD/DVDs for the PCBurning an Image Disc LabelsSetting automatic recording options Compatibility Information Double-layer DVD+R discs Compatible File FormatsDisc Quick Reference DVD+R discsCD-R discs CD-RW discsCan be Plays Home Recorded Or car Disc Feature and CompatibilityDisc 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 Getting Started Creating DVD MoviesPreview window Media Library Requirements for Capturing VideoStoryboard Capturing Digital Camcorder Video Capturing Web Camera VideoCapturing a Still Image Capturing Video with a Capture CardEditing Video Files in WinDVD Creator Expand Adding imagesStoryboard icons Save MovieAdding transition effects Edit ClipAdding audio effects Click the Import or DragAdding title effects Authoring Your DVDAdding video filters Menu and chapter icons icons may vary Storyboard icons in author modeChapter Settings Add ChapterMake Movie Converting Recorded TV to VCD or DVD Format Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVDClick the Output to File or Save Movie icon Troubleshooting Problems and SolutionsProblemSolution Error messages keep Problem Solution My DVD won’t playCodec errors are Occurring whenError message Problem Solution My TV program didn’tWhen I tried to get it 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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m1070n, m1095c, m1080n, m1000y (D7223L), m1050y (PU127AV) specifications

HP's m1050y series of desktops represent a blend of efficiency, performance, and innovative technology, catering to the needs of both home users and small businesses. Notable models in this series include the HP m1050y (PJ697AV), HP m1050y (PU127AV), and HP m1050y (D7223M). Each of these models is distinct while sharing a common foundation that emphasizes practicality and user-friendly features.

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