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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Media Center Setup

NOTE

Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not

 

strong enough. If you do not have a Set-top box, you may need

 

to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and

 

improve the cable signal. Contact your service provider for the

 

proper hardware recommendations.

 

 

There are two different ways you can connect your computer to a TV:

1Turn off the computer.

2If your TV accepts digital video inputs:

❖Connect an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to the TV’s digital video input. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI Out port on the back of your computer.

If your TV accepts S-video inputs:

❖Connect an S-video cable (not shipped with your computer) from the TV’s S-video input connection to the S-video Out connector on the back of your computer.

3Connect an audio cable (not shipped with your computer or system) from the TV’s audio connection to the headphone jack on the left side of your computer.

4Turn on the TV, then turn on the computer.

5To send the display signal to the TV, press the “Instant TV Out” button, which is the furthest right button of the Media control buttons above the keyboard (or press Fn+F5, and then toggle to the TV icon).