Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display

If the TV connects to the computer with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the “Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display” step.

The following procedure describes what to do within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display:

NOTE: The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the computer.

1Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. Or, with the

mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center.

2From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV.

3Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go to the Display Configuration screen.

4Click Next.

5Select the preferred display, and then click Next.

6Select the display type and connection type for the TV display:

￿If you select the Composite or S-videooption:

￿Click Next, which will take you to the screen to optimize the display.

￿Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next.

￿When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard.

￿If you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr):

￿Continue to select the appropriate settings, then click Next.

￿When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard.

7Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window.

8Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize.

9Click Display Settings.

10If necessary, select the monitor or TV.

11Click the Advanced Settings button.

12Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.)

13Choose the TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

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