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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 component video inputs:

❖Connect the component video adapter cable (included with your computer) to the TV’s component video input. Connect the adapter cable to the D-connector (Component 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.

NOTE

This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or

 

the InterVideo WinDVD™ Player.