Recording TV

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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

 

Recording from the GuideTo record a current or future show or series from the Guide:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Guide.

4Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to find the show you want to record.

5Select Record on your remote to record the show. The Record icon appears next to the show in the Guide.

To record the series, press record twice. The Record Series icon is displayed to indicate a series.

6Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window.

If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record.

Recording from SearchTo record a current or future show or series using Search:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Search.

4Select Title, Keyword, or Categories. For Title and Keyword searches, enter your descriptive search words. The Media Center starts searching from the first letter you type into the text box.

For a Categories search, select the category you want and press OK. Drill down to the programs listing.