General to set:

Startup and Window behavior.

Visual and Sound Effects to set transition animations and sounds when navigating in Media Center.

More Programs Options to change settings for other programs on the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; access Windows updates; run Media Center setup again; set up remote desktop; and reset Start Page defaults.

Parental controls to block unwanted TV channels and block unwanted TV and movie ratings, change access code, and reset parental controls.

Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs, and movies from the Internet and to select how to download the Television Program Guide.

Help to find help about using Media Center and your hardware.

Changing audio, video, display resolution, and other settings

To change your audio and video settings:

1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control.

2Select More Programs.

3Select HP Settings.

4Select one of the following settings:

DVD to adjust audio and video settings for DVD playback using InterVideo WinDVD player.

Resolution to adjust the appearance of Windows Desktop for your TV.

Front Panel to adjust the brightness of the front panel display on the HP Digital Entertainment Center.

HP Media Drive to set up your HP Personal Media Drive to access music, pictures, videos, and recorded TV shows from within HP Media Center.

5Use the arrow buttons to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions.

16Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Reference Guide