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1. To schedule a manual recording 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Add recording Under Create a custom recording with select Channel and time Use the arrow buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Channel Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter the channel number you want to record from Frequency Select Record once or how frequently you would like the recording to be made on a daily or weekly basis Date Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the date for a one time recording Start time Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter a start time and then indicate whether it is A M or P M Stop time Use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter a stop time and then indicate whether it is A M or P M Keep up to Select the number of shows in a recurring manual recording that are stored in Recorded TV at one time Choose to keep from one to ten recordings or AS many as possible The recorder stores only up to the limit that you indicate Keep Select how long to keep each recorded show on the hard disk Until space needed Until I delete Until I watch or For 1 week For more information on Keep go to Use the Keep setting Quality Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality Fair Good Better or Bes
2. Warning When you save your change Media Center will replace the original file You may want to make a back up of your picture first before you save the changes Lf Note Not all pictures can be rotated If your file is read only or in a format that cannot be rotated then the rotate buttons do not work You might need to use a photo editing program to rotate the image Related topics Manage picture files Rotate a picture Print a picture Picture cannot be fixed 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 423 Troubleshoot My Pictures Thumbnail does not show picture Image is not displayed Screensaver does not start while audio is playing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 424 Thumbnail does not show picture If Media Center is unable to create a thumbnail of a picture then Media Center displays a generic picture thumbnail The picture rather than the generic thumbnail will still appear in full screen mode Related topics Supported image file types Image is not displayed 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 425 Image is not displayed Only supported image types are shown in Media Center An image that is not a supported image type is skipped during a slide show If you are viewing single images then the message Image cannot be displayed appears This message appears if the file type has changed or if the file is corrupted You might need to
3. ae Press the START E button on the remote and then select My Pictures Select Settings Use the DOWN ARROW button on the remote to scroll to Transition time To change transition time in one second increments do one of the following e To increase transition time select the button on the screen and then press the OK button on the remote e To decrease transition time select the button on the screen and then press the OK button on the remote Select Save Related topics Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 409 Show pictures in random order 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Select Show pictures in random order Lf Note Choosing random order overrides any other order you might have used If you want to show pictures sorted by name or by date then clear the Show pictures in random order check box Related topics Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 410 Show pictures in subfolders during a slide show 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Select Show pictures in subfolders Related topics Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 411 Set transition animations between pictures in a slide show Choose between three d
4. Optional steps if no matches were found 1 If no matches were found then select Use lt your text gt and then press OK 2 Make any additional selections similar to Advanced Record settings 3 Once you have completed your selections select Record A sample list of shows displays that match your Keyword record selections 4 Select OK to schedule the Keyword record or select Change Settings make additional selections in Keyword record for better results Related topics Use advanced record settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 218 Record shows containing a generic keyword You can schedule a Keyword record that finds and records shows that match a generic keyword such as a favorite sports team ora historical figure or topic Even if Media Center cannot locate any matching shows in the current Guide listings it continues to find and record shows until you cancel the scheduled Keyword record For example if you want to record shows that contain a specific sports team you might want to set up a Keyword record with the name of that sports team and associated city as the generic keyword To record only live sports events you can select Live under Show type 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Add recording 4 Under Create a custom recording with select Keyword 5 Select Generic keyword 6 Enter your text by using the numeri
5. Related topics Play a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 414 View a slide show manually 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Pictures or go to the folder that contains the pictures you want to view 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the picture you want to view and then press the OK button on the remote 3 Use the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the remote to go to the next or previous picture Tip This method works well if you want to tell stories while showing your pictures Related topics View a slide show automatically Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 415 View a slide show automatically 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the picture you want to view and then press the OK button on the remote 3 Press the PLAY F button on the remote to start the slide show Related topics Adjust settings for a slide show View a slide show automatically Run a continuous slide show Pause a slide showPress the PAUSE If button on the remote to pause a slide show The pause indicator disappears after five seconds and then the entire image is visible Press the PLAY F button on the remote to resume an automatic slide show or use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the next or previous slide R
6. Related topics Use standby mode Browse the Guide Record a show from the Guide Change recording settings for a scheduled recording 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 212 Record from Search Record a show from Search Record a series from Search 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 213 Record a show from Search 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Search 3 Select Title Keyword or Categories to search for that type of information 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the search results and to select the show that you want to record Lf Note Multiple episodes might be grouped under one heading so it might be necessary to select a title and then select the title again to locate a specific date or time 5 Select Record on the screen to schedule the individual show to record Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Tip You can change the settings for this recording by selecting Advanced record on the Program Info page Related topics Use standby mode Search TV Record a series from Search 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 214 Record a series from Search 1 Press the START Uas button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Search 3 Select Title Keyword or Ca
7. 8 One of the following occurs e The new channel number is accepted e The new channel number already exists in the lineup and you are asked to resolve the conflict 9 Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings menu Tip Select Restore default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup The Restore default feature turns on all available channels and restores the default lineup mapping 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 246 Turn on or turn off channels in the Guide lineup To prevent Media Center from trying to access and record channels that you do not subscribe to you should turn off the channels that are not included in your television service package You can also turn off channels that you do not watch regularly 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channels that you want to show or hide As you highlight each channel the inset window displays that channel 6 Select or clear the check box next to each channel that you want to change When the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide when the box is cleared the channel does not display Lf Note Select Select all or Clear all to quickly select or clear all the check boxes on the Edit Guide Listings page 7 Select Save whe
8. Display information about a show Go to live TV Jump to the previous channel Start recording TV Stop recording or stop live TV Fast forward in three different speeds Rewind in two different speeds Pause live TV or recorded TV Resume paused TV Advance frame by frame while paused Go back frame by frame while paused Jump forward 29 seconds Advance to end Jump back 7 seconds Advance to beginning Press GUIDE MORE INFO LIVE TV ENTER RECORD STOP FAST FORWARD REWIND PAUSE PLAY or PAUSE FAST FORWARD REWIND SKIP FORWARD And hold SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACK And hold SKIP BACK 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 34 My Music remote control commands The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in My Music For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Press Play the selected song album or playlist PLAY Skip to the next track in an album or playlist H SKIP FORWARD Skip to the previous track in an album or playlist H SKIP BACK Stop the track completely Press PLAY to start the track again from the beginning E STOP Pause the audio Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume H PAUSE Mute the sound does not stop playback MUTE Turn up or turn down the volume VOL or VOL 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 35 Radio remote control commands The remote control provides shortc
9. Page 450 Video does not play The file might be corrupted or in an unsupported format You might need to open the file by using a video editor and then resave the file in a Supported format There might also be a problem with the codec To learn more about codecs search Windows Media Player Help Try opening the file by using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player might download the codec automatically 1l Press the START button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player Related topics Supported video file formats 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 451 Video does not fast forward or rewind Not all video formats support fast forward and rewind Related topics Supported video file formats 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 452 About My Videos In My Videos you can play digital videos or sort them by name or by date You can also browse videos by using the remote or the keyboard Videos are stored in the My Videos folder on your computer Users have their own My Videos folder that only they can access however you can share videos between users by storing your videos in the Shared Videos folder Related topics About video files Supported video file formats Use My Videos Troubleshoot My Videos 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 453 About video files Whe
10. To find a term in the glossary click the letter of the alphabet that is the first letter in the term you want to look up You can also read glossary terms within the text of Help by clicking the underlined glossary term links After you click a glossary link the glossary term and definition appear in a pop up window To close the window click anywhere on the screen A B C D E F G H I J K L M coaxial cable Coaxial cable also known as RF cable is the cable type that carries the signal of various devices such as TVs and video gaming consoles codec An abbreviation for compressor decompressor Software or hardware used to compress and decompress digital media Control codes Sets of frequencies that set top boxes use to communicate with infrared IR devices such as remote controls There are many different sets of control codes in existence Back to Top inset window The window in the lower left corner of the screen The inset window displays currently playing TV video DVDs or the album art for music that is playing Back to Top metadata Data about data Title subject author and size are examples of a file s metadata Microsoft TV Listings service provider A service contracted by Microsoft that provides TV listings information for the Electronic Program Guide Back to Top playlist A list of digital media content Program Guide An onscreen listing of upcoming programs and information available through
11. e To view the album s cover art in an alphabetical list select View by cover 4 To locate a specific album and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 To immediately begin playing the album press the PLAY F button on the remote 6 Playback begins and the album appears on the Now Playing page in My Music Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 311 Play all the albums in the Media Library 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Albums 3 Do one of the following e To listen to all the albums in alphabetical order select Play e To listen to all the songs in the albums in the Media Library in random order select Shuffle Playback begins and the list appears on the Now Playing page in My Music Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art
12. Some recorder failures might require only that you reschedule the recording Others might be more complicated and require you to restart Media Center or even restart the computer to correct the problem In all cases you should reschedule the recording when notified To restart Media Center 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Close 2 Press START Vas a second time to reopen Media Center To restart the computer 1 Press START Ua and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Shut Down 3 When prompted click Restart and then click OK To reschedule a recording 1l Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the TV show in the Guide and then press the RECORD button on the remote If you receive another notification that the recording has failed then try contacting your hardware manufacturer for further assistance 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 271 Media Center failed to stop recording If you have been notified that the Recorder failed to stop recording then you might want to try stopping the recording manually or restarting the computer To stop the recording manually press the STOP W button on the remote To restart the computer l Press START Caaf and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Shut Down 3 When prompted click Restart and then click OK 2000
13. Use audio and pictures together Troubleshoot My Music About My Music in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 293 Browse My Music Go to the Recent Music list Browse My Music by album Browse My Music by artist Browse My Music by playlist Browse My Music by song Browse My Music by genre 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 294 Go to the Recent Music list To go to the Recent Music list in My Music press the START Wad button on the remote and then select My Music The Recent Music list displays the songs albums artists genres or playlists that you have played most recently 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 295 Browse My Music by album l Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Albums 3 To change the way albums are displayed do one of the following e To view an alphabetical list of albums select View by list e To view the album s cover art in an alphabetical list select View by cover 4 To locate a specific album and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using
14. 2 Select Genres and then select the genre you want to play 3 Do one of the following e To listen to all the songs in the genre in alphabetical order select Play e To listen to all the songs in the genre in random order select Shuffle 4 Playback begins and the list appears on the Now Playing page Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 314 Listen to playlists Create playlists Play a playlist you created Play an Auto playlist 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 315 Create playlists A playlist is a customized list of audio files that have been grouped together in a specific order For example you can create a playlist that includes several tracks from various albums and by different artists You can create a playlist of theme music to accompany a slide Show or for a party You can use Windows Media Player to make playlists and then play them in Media Center To use Windows Media Player 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 3 To learn more about playlists search Windows Media Player Help 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All
15. 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 272 The Series limit was reached so no additional recordings were made If you have been notified that a recording was canceled because the Keep up to series limit was reached then you might need to change the Recording Settings to enable additional recordings for that series To enable additional recordings for a series you can increase the Keep up to limit If you want maintain the same Keep up to limit but still want to get new recordings for that series then change the Keep setting to Latest recordings If you select Latest recordings then the recorder deletes older recordings in that series that you might or might not have watched to record a newer one within the Keep up to limit To change how many episodes in a series are kept on the computer 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select Series 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the scheduled Keyword record or series recording that you want to change Press the OK button on the remote to select the item 6 On the Series Info page select Series settings 7 Use the buttons on the screen to bring one of the following selections into focus e To specify the number of episodes select a higher limit under Keep up to For example if your previous Keep up to limit was 3 recordings then you can select anywher
16. 568 9641 between 8 00 AM and 8 00 PM Eastern time Monday through Friday excluding holidays Microsoft support services are subject to the prices terms and conditions in place at the time the service is used Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 181 Getting more accessibility information The Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site provides information about accessible technology to help improve the lives of people with disabilities by making computers a positive force in employment education and recreation The information on this site benefits people with disabilities and their friends and family members people in outreach organizations educators and advocates A free monthly newsletter is offered through e mail to help you keep up to date with accessibility topics about Microsoft products at the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 182 My TV Watch TV Use the Guide Search TV Record TV Change settings for My TV Troubleshoot My TV About My TV in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 183 Watch TV TV watching basics Watch a TV show in full screen mode View details for a TV show Change the channel Trick play while watching TV Pause
17. All rights reserved Page 119 Adjust the aspect ratio If you have a wide screen display then under Display Width select Widescreen 16x9 This choice selects the appropriate videos for your wide screen display If you are using a wide screen TV then set the zoom mode so that the video stretches to fill the screen You must also set the screen resolution for use with a wide screen display Tip If your video has either vertical black bands or appears in letterbox format you might have selected the incorrect display width Go back to the width screen for the display and then select the correct width for your display To set the screen resolution 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse right click on the desktop and then click Properties 3 On the Settings tab move the Screen resolution slider to select the appropriate resolution for the monitor and then click OK Lf Note If you are not sure of the correct screen resolution for the wide screen display then refer to your hardware documentation Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 120 Adjust the brightness The brightness setting affects the appearance of detail in the dark areas of a picture on your display Even minimal changes to this setting significantly affect the appearance of the picture on a flat panel display Rel
18. Change the font in Help 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 161 Change the text or color of the background in Help l Open the Help window 2 Click Options and then click Internet Options 3 On the General tab click Accessibility and then select Ignore colors specified on Web pages You also can choose to use the settings specified in your own style sheet 4 To customize the colors used in Help click Colors on the General tab Clear the Use Windows colors check box and then select the font and background colors you want to use Lf Note If you change the background color of the Help topics in the Help window then the change also affects the background color when you view a Web page in Microsoft Internet Explorer Related topics Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window Change the font in Help 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 162 Change the font in Help Open the Help window 2 Click Options and then click Internet Options 3 On the General tab click Accessibility To use the same settings as those used in your current session of Microsoft Internet Explorer select Ignore font styles specified on Web pages and Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages You also can choose to use the settings specified in your own style sheet 4 To customize the font style used in Help click Fonts on the General tab and then click the font style you want Lf Note If you cha
19. I cannot find FM radio I installed an FM enabled tuner and still cannot find the Radio button I cannot find Internet radio The Internet radio stations are not the same in Media Center as they are in Media Player There is a download message or page message when I select one of my Internet radio Web links 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 361 FM radio does not play Because Media Center supports only a single tuner FM radio does not automatically begin to play if the tuner is currently in use for live TV or recorded TV To play FM radio instead of playing live TV or completing a TV recording select Start FM while you are using Radio If FM radio still does not play then make sure that the cable or radio antenna is attached to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception Refer to your hardware documentation for the preferred hardware arrangement If FM radio still does not play then please contact your computer manufacturer for more information Alternatively your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card Make sure that a current driver is installed for the tuner card and that the FM tuner is enabled To troubleshoot further refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 362 Media Center does not detect any FM radio stations in Seek mode Media Center does not seek to a radio frequency that has a weak signal If you
20. I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls If you cannot see the X on the wall when adjusting the brightness on the display then the display drivers might be out of date For more information about device drivers see Help and Support Center Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 127 Protect your display from burn in Some televisions especially front projection or rear projection types can be damaged by static images Static images presented during the normal use of Media Center might burn into the screen causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times even when Media Center is not in use Similar damage might occur from static images created when pausing Media Center To determine whether burn in is an issue with your set refer to your television manual Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 128 Set parental controls Set movie and DVD ratings Reset parental controls Change the 4 digit code I cannot remember my 4 digit code for parental controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 129 Change the 4 digit code When you change the 4 digit code all previously established parental control limits remain l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Se
21. Internet connection e Program Guide Guide Radio tuner e Retrieving and displaying media information including album art e Finding and viewing album information e Acquiring and restoring licenses You can choose to work offline at any time However if you have connected to the Internet while using Media Center then some media information might be stored on the computer and might still be available Related topics Set privacy options Read the privacy policy for Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 139 Find out what version of Media Center you have If you have contacted technical support you might need to find out what version of Media Center you are running 6 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Settings 7 Select General 8 Select About Media Center Related topics Media Center Technical Support 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 140 Accessibility for people with disabilities Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use This section provides information about the accessibility options included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 How to use accessibility features in Media Center Troubleshoot accessibility features in Media Center Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 141 How to use accessibi
22. Lf Note Select Select all or Clear all to quickly select or clear all the check boxes on the Edit Channels page 7 Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 260 Media Center cannot change channels If you receive your TV signal through a set top box then Media Center cannot control the set top box to change channels if the IR control cable is not connected Check your IR cable connection to ensure that the cable is connected L Note If Media Center is not able to change channels then TV shows might not record successfully until the IR control cable is connected again Related topics Troubleshoot your IR control cable 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 261 There is a popping sound when Media Center is downloading the Guide If Media Center makes a popping sound when the Guide is downloading then you might want to turn off taskbar notifications in the Guide The sound you hear is the audio that accompanies the notification for when the Guide is downloading However if you turn off notifications then Media Center cannot notify you of Recording errors or Guide downloading errors from the taskbar when Media Center is closed or in windowed mode Related topics Turn on or turn off taskbar notifi
23. RIGHT ARROW button on the remote to select an item in the list The list must have an item selected in order for the search to work 4 Using the numeric keypad on the remote enter the first letter of the item you want to find Media Center jumps to the items that start with that letter Tip If you have ever used the address book in a cellular phone then you are familiar with how to use the numeric keypad to enter text Press a button on the numeric keypad once to get the first character available on that button twice for the next character and so on 5 When you have found the item you want use the arrow buttons on the remote to select it Related topics Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 12 Work with removable media yy Media Center plays pictures music and videos that are stored on removable media such as smart cards CompactFlash cards and memory sticks Insert the removable media into the card reader You might have a media slot built into the front of the computer 1 ora USB connected reader device 2 After the media is installed you can go to it by selecting Other Media when you are using My Pictures or My Videos 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 13 Switch to Toolbar view When you move the mouse the Media Center menu bar and transport controls appear You can then use the mouse to click the buttons
24. Settings Select TV Select Guide Select Reset Guide lineup Follow the directions on the screen to select a new channel lineup Lf Note If you are not sure which TV signal provider to select then inspect your monthly cable bill for more information If you are still not able to view a channel that should appear in the Guide then contact your TV service provider to verify the channel lineup that you receive or subscribe to To add a missing channel Press the START EM button on the remote and then select Settings Select TV Select Guide Select Add missing channels Select Add channel Enter the name of the network for the missing channel by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then select Next Enter the channel number by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then select Add If you enter a channel numbs dk 5g already exists in the lineup then you are asked to resolve the conflict or identify it as a shared channel 8 Select Done when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Note Select the Delete button on the screen next to a channel that you added to delete that channel Related topics There is no data available for one channel in the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 259 The set top box and Media Center channels are out of sync If you receive your TV signal through a set top box then Media Center might encounter an error when changing
25. a conflict notification appears Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the conflict when prompted If you do not resolve the conflict then Media Center resolves the conflict automatically and selects which show to record After you resolve a recording conflict the conflict icon continues to display for the show that is not selected to record In this way you can return to the conflict and reverse it if needed Media Center also continues to search for another instance of this show and record it when there is no conflict Related topics Resolve recording conflicts automatically 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 233 Resolve recording conflicts automatically If you do not resolve a recording schedule conflict manually then Media Center resolves the conflict automatically and selects which Show to record This selection is made based on the following ranked order e A one time recording not part of a series e Series priority ranking Series recordings as well as Keyword record and Manual record can all be ranked in Series Priorities e The show that was scheduled first Sometimes Media Center is able to locate an alternative date and time for one of the shows and adjusts the recording schedule to record both shows Related topics Change the recording priority for a series 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 234 Change the recording priority for a series If Media
26. and play TV Stop TV Fast forward TV Rewind TV Advanced trick play while watching TV Skip ahead in a TV show Use instant replay Watch TV in slow motion Watch TV frame by frame Watch pay per view 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 184 Watch a TV show in full screen mode Go to live TV from anywhere in Media Center by pressing the LIVE TV button on the remote Media Center begins playing live TV on the last channel you watched or the channel that is currently being recorded To watch TV in full screen mode 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote to highlight the Now Playing window 3 Press the OK button on the remote to maximize the TV viewing window to full screen mode 4 Press the BACK button on the remote to leave full screen mode and return to the previous screen Tip Press LIVE TV to switch to live TV in full screen mode from anywhere in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 185 View details for a TV show While watching TV in full screen mode press the MORE INFO button on the remote to display the information bar The information bar lists the current time and channel the TV show title category and a short description of the show Lf Note While the information bar is displayed select More Info on the screen to view even more information on the current show The
27. and then press the RECORD button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 274 Troubleshoot the TV signal or image The TV reception is poor I can hear the TV audio but the screen is blank I can see the TV image but there is no audio There is no TV signal The video image is too dark Video does not display 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 275 The TV reception is poor Your cable connection set top box or antenna might not be set for optimal TV reception or might be experiencing temporary signal interruption Contact your TV service provider or refer to the antenna manual for further details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 276 I can hear the TV audio but the screen is blank Your TV tuner might not have an up to date driver See the hardware documentation for information on how to update your driver 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 277 I can see the TV image but there is no audio If there is no audio then check that audio is on Try the following Turn up the volume Check whether you pressed the MUTE button on the remote e Check that your speakers are working correctly e Check the Microsoft Windows system volume You might need to adjust your system volume Alternatively your audio tuner might not have an up to date driver Consult the hardware documentation for information on
28. can often make adjustments to improve the playback quality and provide additional services The Player does not send this unique ID to content providers by default Note that you may encounter content providers that require you to send a unique ID to receive content For more information about how a content provider uses the Player ID see the content provider s privacy policy If you do not want a server to be able to uniquely identify your computer when you are receiving streaming media do not enable the Privacy Setting in Windows Media Player To provide a unique ID to content providers 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 3 On the Tools menu click Options 4 On the Privacy tab select the check box next to Send unique player ID to content providers 5 Click Apply and then click OK Lf Note The steps described above may differ depending on what version of Windows Media Player you have installed on your computer For additional information see Windows Media Player Help Related topics About content protection for My Music Acquire a license manually Acquire licenses automatically for music 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 332 Troubleshoot My Music No music files appear in the Media Library I cannot hear the music that is playing More than one sound track is playing at the same tim
29. display Set parental controls Change the setup for the Internet connection or the remote control Set privacy options Settings by area Change settings for My TV My Pictures Set DVD defaults About My Music in Media Center About Internet radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 102 Change the appearance of Media Center Turn on or turn off transition animations between Media Center screens Keep the Media Center window always on top Adjust Media Center for your display Change the video background color 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 103 Turn on or turn off transition animations between Media Center screens l Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Appearance 4 Select or clear the Transition animations check box and then select Save Related topics Turn on or turn off taskbar notifications Change the appearance of Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 104 Keep the Media Center window always on top 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Appearance 4 Select or clear the Window always on top check box and then select Save Lf Note When you select Window always on top and run Media Center in windowed mode the Media Center window always appears on top of any other open windows Related topics Turn on
30. for TV music DVD or any other features that use audio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 108 Use notifications Turn on or turn off taskbar notifications Set telephone call notifications 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 109 Turn on or turn off taskbar notifications 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Notifications 4 Select or clear the Taskbar notifications check box Lf Note If you turn off taskbar notifications then you do not receive a notification when you are low on disk space when there is no TV signal or when there is no Guide data Related topics Turn on or turn off transition animations between Media Center screens Change the appearance of Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 110 Set telephone call notifications You can receive notification of incoming telephone calls and caller ID information if they are available You must be a subscriber to a caller ID service to use this feature 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Notifications and then select the option for the telephone call notifications you want to see Lf Note Not all modems support caller ID To find out whether your modem supports caller ID refer to your modem documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All righ
31. full screen mode or when the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page is selected To watch TV frame by frame l Press the PAUSE Il button on the remote The video image freezes 2 Do one of the following e To skip the video image forward frame by frame press the SKIP button on the remote e To skip the video image back frame by frame press the REPLAY button on the remote Lf Note Press the PLAY F button on the remote to resume normal viewing speed Related topics Transport controls in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 195 Watch pay per view Pay per view shows are supplied by your TV_service provider and must be included in your TV package to view them in Media Center If you have any questions about the pay per view options available to you then contact your TV service provider To watch pay per view 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the pay per view show in the listings 3 Press the OK button on the remote to select the show 4 When prompted use the set top box remote to complete the pay per view order The show plays after you have completed the order Related topics Browse the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 196 Use the Guide Guide basics Go to the Guide Select a show listed in the Guide Browse the Guide Filter the Guide by a category View the lineup for a single channel Re
32. have no color tint If you have a color temperature option then set the temperature to 6500 Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 123 Adjust the color and tint Set the tint to the middle setting and then adjust the color saturation Color settings and tint settings are available only if you are using a TV as the display device Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 124 Adjust the sharpness Pay careful attention to the cue sticks in the video when you adjust the sharpness The cue sticks should not have shadows ghosts or rings around them Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 125 The onscreen display adjustment controls are superimposed over the video T The onscreen controls are provided by the manufacturer of the display device and might be superimposed over Media Center M Make the adjustments and then close the display adjustment controls Run the video again when the controls are closed to see the effects your changes have made If necessary repeat the adjustment process Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 126
33. help you learn how to adjust the accessibility options and settings on your computer The tutorials provide detailed procedures on how to adjust options features and settings to meet the needs of people with disabilities and accessibility needs This information is presented in a side by side format so that you can see at a glance how to use the mouse the keyboard or a combination of both To find step by step tutorials for Microsoft products see the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 178 Microsoft documentation in alternative formats In addition to the standard formats documentation for many Microsoft products is available in other formats to make it more accessible If you have difficulty reading or handling printed materials you can obtain the documentation for many Microsoft products in other more accessible formats You can download many of these books from the Microsoft Web site Microsoft produces an index of accessible documentation on the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site In addition you can obtain additional Microsoft publications from Recording for the Blind amp Dyslexic Inc These documents are distributed to registered eligible members of their distribution service on audiocassettes or on floppy disks The collection contains more than 80 000 titles including Micr
34. how to update your driver 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 278 There is no TV signal You cannot watch or record TV if Media Center detects that there is no TV signal If there is no TV signal then try the following e Ensure that the cable or antenna is connected to the computer If your TV signal passes through a set top box then make sure the cables are attached that connect your TV signal to the set top box and the set top box to the computer e Contact your TV service provider to ensure that your TV service is not experiencing technical difficulties Additionally your TV service subscription might have lapsed or you do not subscribe to a specific channel e You might be having trouble with your tuner card Ensure that it is enabled and a current driver is installed To troubleshoot further consult the hardware documentation Related topics Video does not display Troubleshoot the TV signal or image 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 279 Video does not display If you are notified that Media Center is unable to display an image in the TV screen when you play live TV recorded TV or a file in My Videos then it might be due to a video decoder or tuner error Reference the table below for additional information Description Try these steps Tuner not found external USB tuner The tuner might not be plugged in or have updated drivers Ensure that the tuner is plu
35. in folders other than My Videos or Shared Videos 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 455 Supported video file formats The following types of videos can be viewed in Media Center File type format File name extension Windows Media file wm asf Windows Media A V wmv Video file avi Movie file mpeg mpg mpe miv mp2 mpv2 Additional video file formats might be supported if you install new codecs Related topics Troubleshoot My Videos 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 456 Media Center Technical Support Because Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of their hardware If you need technical assistance with Windows XP Media Center Edition please contact your manufacturer directly because they are best qualified to support the software that they have installed on their hardware You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site Support services from Microsoft are subject to then current prices terms and conditions which are subject to change without notice 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 457 Glossary
36. including Japanese and French For more information see the Microsoft Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 175 Accessibility in Microsoft Windows Many accessibility features have been built into Microsoft Windows starting with the introduction of Windows 95 These features are useful for individuals who have difficulty typing or using a mouse are blind or have low vision or who are deaf or hard of hearing The features can be installed during setup For more information about the various accessibility features of Microsoft Products such as Microsoft Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows 95 see the Microsoft Web site Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 176 Adjusting Microsoft products for people with accessibility needs Accessibility options and features are built into many Microsoft products including the Windows operating system Accessibility options and features are useful for individuals who have difficulty typing or using a mouse are blind or have low vision or who are deaf or hard of hearing Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 177 Free step by step tutorials Microsoft offers a series of step by step tutorials to
37. make the most of the recording storage Space available System wide settings are applied for all users of the computer Per user settings are applied only for the user who is logged on Related topics Apply system wide settings and per user settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 5 Get help in Media Center There are five ways to get help and information about using Media Center e Online Help Move the mouse to activate the toolbar and then click the Help button e The Media Center booklet The booklet covers basic setup tasks and introductory information about Media Center e Technical support If you have technical questions then you can contact the computer manufacturer e The Media Center Web site Get the latest technical information and tips and tools on making the most of Media Center e The Media Center newsgroups Post your questions and get answers from Microsoft professionals and expert users Related topics Get Help in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 6 Navigate Media Center Media Center Start menu Start Media Center Use the Media Center Start menu Customize the Media Center Start menu Remove items from the Media Center Start menu Browse and make selections Search for an item by name Work with removable media Tools for navigation Switch to Toolbar view Show the Media Center menu bar Show the Transport Controls toolbar Use
38. nine of your radio presets Related topics Save an FM radio preset Delete an FM radio preset Change FM radio presets Automatically sort FM radio presets Listen to an FM radio preset 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 355 Save an FM radio preset 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Go to the radio frequency field and then enter a minimum of three digits by using the numeric keypad on the remote 3 Select Save to add the frequency to the next available radio preset slot 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 356 Delete an FM radio preset 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Select a radio preset and then press the CLEAR button on the remote Tip You can also delete a radio preset in Radio Settings Select Radio select Settings and then select Delete next to the radio preset you want to clear 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 357 Change FM radio presets 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Select Settings 3 Do one of the following e Go to the text field for the radio preset that you would like to change and then enter a minimum of three new digits by using the numeric keypad on the remote e Use the up arrow or down arrow on the screen to move a radio station up or down in the list of radio presets 4 After you
39. or turn off taskbar notifications Change the appearance of Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 105 Adjust Media Center for your display l Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Appearance 4 Under Adjust Media Center for use on select the correct display Related topics Adjust your display Turn on or turn off taskbar notifications Change the appearance of Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 106 Change the video background color If you have a wide screen display and the video is in a standard format then borders appear around the video image You can change the color of those borders 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select Video Display 3 Select Video background color 4 Select or on the screen and then press the OK button on the remote to choose a color 5 Select Save 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 107 Turn on or turn off Media Center sounds Media Center plays sounds when you select items or move between screens The sounds can be turned on or turned off l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Media Center sounds 4 Select the option you want and then select Save Lf Note Turning off the Media Center sounds does not affect the audio
40. original air date of less than a week or that are not marked as reruns Or select First run amp rerun to record all Shows that fit your setting selections Select Live to record all shows in a series that are aired live Record On Available only when recording a series If you select Any channel anytime then Media Center searches all available channels and all available times for the shows in the series that you wish to record You can also limit the series recording to a single channel at any time Or you can limit the series recording to a specific channel and specific time Daily recording limit Available only when recording a series or multiple episodes in a Keyword record Select either No limit or Once per day to determine the number of recordings in a series that can be made each day Keep up to Available only when recording a series or multiple episodes in a Keyword record Select the number of shows in a series that are stored in Recorded TV at one time You can choose to store from one to ten episodes or AS many as possible The recorder stores only up to the limit that you indicate Keep Select how long to keep each recorded show on the hard disk Until space needed Until I delete Until I watch or Latest recordings For more information on Keep go to Use the Keep setting Quality Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality Fair Good Better or Best The image quality determines how large the file
41. playing a Slide show in My Pictures And of course you can use Media Center to play and copy CDs that are in the CD ROM drive Related topics About content protection for My Music About information for album title artist name and genre Supported music file formats My Music remote control commands My Music keyboard shortcuts Troubleshoot My Music 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 342 About content protection for My Music Licensed or protected files are digital media files that are secured with a license to prevent illegal distribution The license can specify whether it expires and how you can use the file The terms of the license are specified by the person or company that provided the file Just like in Windows Media Player Media Center cannot play protected files without a license If you attempt to access a file that requires a license you may be prompted to acquire a license before you can begin playing it There are different ways you can acquire licensed files but the most common way is to download them from content providers such as record companies The content provider may issue a license when you download the file Otherwise when you play a file for which you do not have a license Media Center attempts to acquire one You may be required to register provide a unique player ID or pay a fee first depending on the content provider Another way to acquire licensed files is by copying CDs w
42. prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select DVD ratings 6 On the DVD Ratings menu you can make the following selections To Select Turn on or turn off movie blocking Select or clear the check box next to Turn on movie blocking When the box is selected DVDs that exceed the selected rating level are blocked Block or unblock unrated movies Select or clear the check box next to Block unrated movies When the box is selected DVDs that do not have a rating are blocked Set the maximum allowed movie rating Use the arrow buttons and the CH PG and CH PG buttons to select the rating that cannot be exceeded for DVDs 7 Select Save to apply your changes and close DVD ratings Lf Note Select Cancel to close the page without saving changes 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 290 Watch a blocked show Whenever you try to watch a live or recorded TV show that exceeds the rating limit established in parental controls Media Center mutes the audio and displays a message that the show is blocked To watch the blocked show I Press the OK button on the remote to close the blocking screen 2 When prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 3 After the correct 4 digit code is successfully entered you can watch the blocked show Lf Note After you unblock a TV show you can browse away from the channel and back again without having t
43. provider No Guide information displays when e You have not set up the Guide or did not agree to the Terms of Service for the Guide e Media Center has been unable to connect to the Internet and download the new Guide information e Guide information is not available for your location from the Microsoft TV Listings service provider e Media Center determined the existing Guide information on your computer to be expired or corrupt To download updated Guide information 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Get Guide data When prompted select Yes to begin downloading Guide information If Media Center is still not able to download Guide information then you might need to either set up your Internet connection or ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet You might also want to try resetting the Guide lineup in Guide Settings Related topics Reset the Guide lineup Internet connection 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 255 There is no data available for one channel in the Guide If you are getting data in the Guide for most channels but one specific channel does not have data displayed then the data might not be available from the Microsoft TV Listings service provider If you have added a missing channel to your Guide lineup then no data is displayed You can still watch TV on that channel and set up manual recordings
44. radio To find out the capabilities of your current tuner card refer to your hardware documentation Related topics Tune to an FM radio station Seek an FM radio station Listen to an FM radio preset Pause and play FM radio Stop FM radio Skip forward in FM radio Skip back in FM radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 347 Tune to an FM radio station Tune to a radio station by doing one of the following e Go to the radio frequency field and enter a minimum of three digits by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then wait a few seconds or press the ENTER button on the remote to tune to the radio station immediately Lf Note If you enter a frequency that does not correspond to a valid radio station then Media Center reverts to the previous valid radio station e Select Tune on the screen to scroll up or scroll down through radio frequencies in increments of 0 2 megahertz MHz in the United States or 0 1 MHz in all other countries 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 348 Seek an FM radio station Select Seek on the screen to listen to the next available radio station If you select Seek a second time before Media Center finds a station Seek mode is canceled and Media Center reverts to the previously played radio station L Note Media Center does not seek to a radio station that has a weak signal For additional information go to Media Center doe
45. replaced Contact the retailer that you purchased your computer from to get a replacement 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 45 Internet connection Media Center requires an Internet connection to download Guide information This connection must be available to everyone who uses the computer If your connection requires a password then that password must be saved Lf Note Media Center uses the Internet connection settings for the sole purpose of downloading Guide information If a dial up connection is initiated by Media Center then the connection is closed by Media Center Related topics Troubleshoot your Internet connection Select a download method Change your Setup options includin our Internet connection Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information I do not want Media Center to connect to the Internet automatically 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 46 Select a download method When it comes to downloading updated Guide information there are three methods you can select during Media Center Setup Download when connected is recommended After your computer is connected to the Internet Media Center downloads updated Guide information Connect to the Internet and download appears only if you have an existing dial up connection Media Center connects automatically to the Internet to download updated Guide information If this option is sele
46. rights reserved Page 316 Play a playlist you created 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Playlists 3 Select My Playlists Use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the playlist you want and then press the PLAY button on the remote Playback begins and the playlist appears on the Now Playing page Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 317 Play an Auto playlist 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Playlists Select Auto playlists The playlists that are automatically generated by Windows Media Player appear Use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the playlist you want and then press the PLAY button on the remote Playback begins and the Auto playlist appears on the Now Playing page Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 318 View the music that is currently playing Every time a song album artist genre or playlist beg
47. select My Music 2 Select Genres and then select the genre you want to browse My Music by 3 To change the way the list appears do one of the following e To view an alphabetical list of albums select View by list e To view the album s cover art in an alphabetical list select View by cover e To view an alphabetical list of songs select View Songs 4 To locate a specific item and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using the numeric keypad on the remote Tip To listen to all the albums of a specific genre in the Media Library in alphabetical order select Play To listen to all the songs in the albums in the Media Library in random order select Shuffle Related topics About information for album title artist name and genre Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 301 Browse My Music by playlist 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Playlists 3 Do one of the following e To view playlists that you have created select My Playlists e To view playlists that were automatically created by Windows
48. sensor is connected e If the remote sensor is still not detected by Media Center then contact your hardware manufacturer in case your remote sensor needs to be replaced For built in remote sensors e Restart your computer e If the remote sensor is still not working then contact your hardware manufacturer in case your remote sensor needs to be replaced Make sure that the IR control cable is properly installed If you use a set top box then make sure that the IR control cable is connected to the remote sensor The other end of the IR control cable should be affixed to the front of your set top box near its IR receiver For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation If you cannot find the IR receiver on your set top box then shine a flashlight on the front of your set top box as shown in the following picture 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 72 Page 73 Troubleshoot the TV signal or the set top box Troubleshoot detecting your TV signal Troubleshoot choosing the set top box brand Troubleshoot choosing the signal type provider Troubleshoot testing your set top box Troubleshoot your IR control cable I cannot find a code set that works with my set top box My set top box onscreen menu appears when I change channels My radio frequency set top box does not work with Media Center Troub
49. the TV Signal Setup Screen select Yes 5 As you proceed from screen to screen try selecting options other than those you originally selected Lf Note Only a few set top boxes require that you press ENTER or OK to change channels 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 82 My set top box onscreen menu appears when I change channels If the set top box onscreen menu appears then the computer is not configured correctly to work with your set top box To fix this problem 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Set up TV signal 4 On the TV Signal Setup Screen select Yes and then proceed through the screens 5 When you reach How Do You Change Channels select No I just enter the channel number and then complete the setup process Lf Note Some set top boxes allow you to disable onscreen menus If the above steps do not fix the problem try changing your set top box settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 83 My radio frequency set top box does not work with Media Center Media Center works only with infrared controlled set top boxes and does not work with radio frequency controlled set top boxes Some set top boxes have the capability to be controlled by either infrared or radio frequency For information about whether your set top box can be switched from radio frequency control to infrared control refer to your set
50. the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide when the box is cleared the channel does not display Lf Note Select Select all or Clear all to quickly select or clear all the check boxes on the Edit Channels page 7 Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 269 Media Center cannot play a recorded show Media Center cannot play a recorded show if e The recorded TV file is corrupt Media Center notifies you that the file is corrupt and verifies that you would like to delete it If possible Media Center attempts to find another airing of the show and records it e The content owner or broadcaster has limited the playback of TV content Some shows or portions of a recorded show might be restricted to playback on the Media Center PC that it was recorded on If you attempt to play the recorded TV file on another PC then Media Center notifies you that the recorded TV file is restricted content and you cannot play it Related topics About content protection for My TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 270 Media Center failed to record If you are notified that the Recorder failed to record then you might want to try restarting Media Center or the computer and then rescheduling the recording
51. this computer e Make this the default Internet connection e If available Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection 12 Click Finish 13 Press the START A button on the remote to start Media Center again 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 50 Troubleshoot your Internet connection My Internet connection does not work My AOL connection does not disconnect after Guide information is downloaded My MSN dial up connection does not connect to the Internet Media Center cannot connect to the Internet Media Center cannot connect to the Internet and update Guide information Set up your Internet Connection There is no dial tone The LAN Internet connection is not working Check the user name and password for your default Internet connection Check the region country or language settings for your computer 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 51 My Internet connection does not work If you test your Internet connection and receive a Test failed notification in the Media Center Setup wizard then do the following e Make sure that the cable used to connect to your Internet connection is firmly connected to both its source and your PC e Contact your Internet service provider ISP to make sure that there are no service outages or to see if your ISP has other troubleshooting steps that you could follow e If you chose Connect and download as your connection method th
52. time Scroll up or scroll down one page at a time Return to the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Press numeric keypad RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW CH PG or CH PG BACK Page 202 Download Guide listings manually You can download new Guide information manually to update your current Guide listings The Guide can contain up to 14 days of program Guide information If you download only Guide listings manually then you must update your Guide regularly to make sure to get any last minute schedule changes Lf Note Before you can download Guide listings you must have your TV signal Guide and Internet connection set up To download updated Guide listings l Press the START EM button on the remote and then select Settings Select TV Select Guide Select Get Guide data When prompted press the OK button on the remote to begin downloading the Guide listings A dialog box appears when the Guide update is complete You can continue to use the Guide while new Guide information is being downloaded Tip You can find out the date and time of the last successful Guide downloading in About Guide data under Guide Settings Related topics Read about the current Guide information Reset the Guide lineup Change the settings for the TV signal Set up your Internet connection 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 203 Get more informatio
53. to channels that are not part of your TV service package The automatic behavior that some set top boxes have affects Media Center s ability to control the set top box When Media Center changes to a channel that is not part of your TV service package the set top box might instead Change to a default channel Display an onscreen error e Remain on the last viewed channel Change to the closest viewable channel In all cases the set top box performs a default action that Media Center cannot detect and causes Media Center to get out of sync Media Center attempts to correct itself on the next channel change request If you have an onscreen error then you might need to use your set top box remote control to clear the error To prevent Media Center from trying to access and record channels that you do not subscribe to you should turn off the channels that are not included in your television service package To turn on or turn off channels in the Guide lineup 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channels that you want to show or hide As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel 6 Select or clear the check box next to each channel When the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide when the box is cleared the channel does not display
54. top box documentation or contact your TV Signal provider 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 84 Troubleshoot changing channels When I change to a three digit channel my channels change two times Changing channels causes a prompt for a parental control password 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 85 When I change to a three digit channel my channels change two times If you enter a three digit channel your channels might change two times For example if you enter channel 123 your channel might change to channel 12 and then change again to channel 3 The channel changes two times if you specified the wrong number of digits that it takes to change channels in Media Center Setup To fix this 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Set up TV signal and then proceed through the screens 4 On the Choose Number of Digits screen select either Three digits or Four digits You must specify the number of digits according to the highest channel you receive For example if the highest channel you receive is 500 select Three digits L Note Satellite subscription packages usually include channels with three digits or four digits If you are not sure which option to choose contact your TV signal provider for information about how many digits are needed to select channels with your brand of set top box Related topics Se
55. you can schedule the recording by channel and time 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 209 Record from the Guide Record a show from the Guide Record a series from the Guide Record by channel and time 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 210 Record a show from the Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the TV show that you want to record 3 Highlight the title of the show and then press the RECORD button on the remote one time to record the show To confirm that your selection is scheduled to be recorded the record icon appears Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Related topics Use standby mode Browse the Guide Record a series from the Guide Change recording settings for a scheduled recording 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 211 Record a series from the Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the TV listings 3 Highlight the title of the show and then press the RECORD button on the remote two times to record the series To confirm that your selection is scheduled to be recorded the series record icon appears Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode
56. 00 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 245 Edit channel numbers You can edit channel numbers to remap channel numbers to the correct TV network and related program information Generally only one TV network is assigned to a channel number unless it is a shared channel Lf Note A shared channel broadcasts two or more networks on one channel during different times of the day For example from 12 midnight to 12 noon a shared channel might broadcast a shopping network while during the second half of the day it broadcasts a sports network Media Center can display Guide information only for one network on a shared channel so Guide information might be incorrect on this channel during the time that the other network airs To edit the Guide listings 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Select Edit numbers A check mark on the Edit numbers button indicates that you can edit channels 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channel number you want to change As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel 7 Enter the new channel number by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then press the OK button on the remote Lf Note If you are editing many channel numbers then you can select Sort list to sort the list numerically by channel number and view the revised lineup
57. 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar click My Documents and then double click My Videos 3 Click the file you want to share and then copy it to Shared Videos Lf Note The Shared Videos folder is located in C Documents and Settings All Users Documents My Videos Related topics Manage video files 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 439 Use shortcuts to view videos in folders other than My Videos or Shared Videos 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar click My Documents and then double click My Videos If you want to create the shortcut in Shared Videos go to the Shared Videos folder which is located in C Documents and Settings All Users Documents My Videos 3 On the File menu point to New and then click Shortcut 4 Follow the instructions in the Create Shortcut wizard Related topics Manage video files by using shortcuts 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 440 View videos stored on removable media l Make sure your removable media is connected 2 Select Other media A folder with the drive name appears For example your CompactFlash card folder might appear with the drive name G 3 Select the folder and then use your video files as usual Related topics Work with removable media 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 4
58. 41 Play a video file 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select My Videos 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the video you want to view and then press the OK button on the remote Related topics Pause a video Play a video in full screen mode Fast forward or rewind a video Skip ahead in a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 442 Pause a video Press the PAUSE Ill button on the remote to pause the video To resume press the PLAY F button on the remote or PAUSE Il Related topics Play a video in full screen mode Fast forward or rewind a video Skip ahead in a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 443 Play a video in full screen mode 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select My Videos 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the video you want to play and then press the OK ENTER button on the remote The video starts playing in full screen mode Lf Note If video is already playing in the inset window you can switch to full screen mode by selecting the inset window and then pressing the OK ENTER button on the remote Related topics Pause a video Fast forward or rewind a video Skip ahead in a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 444 Play a video while browsing other media 1l Press th
59. AP channel 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Audio 4 Under Audio change the selection to SAP by using the buttons on the screen 5 After you have completed your changes select Save to return to the TV Settings menu Lf Note Contact your TV service provider to inquire about the availability of DVS in your region 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 159 Media Center features for people who have a mobility impairment Except for Sticky Keys Media Center supports all of the accessibility features enabled elsewhere in Windows XP for people who have a mobility impairment The accessibility tools that ship with Media Center are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with more advanced functionality for daily use For information about accessibility products and accessibility aids for Windows XP operating systems see the accessibility page on the Microsoft Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 160 Accessibility features in Media Center Help Media Center Help includes features that make it accessible to a wide range of users including those who have limited dexterity low vision or other disabilities Related topics Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window Change the text or color of the background in Help
60. Audio 4 Use the arrow buttons and numeric keypad on the remote to make your selections Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Audio Turn on or turn off Secondary Audio Program SAP TV allows a simultaneous broadcast of a primary and secondary audio program SAP could contain an additional voice track such as voiceover commentary or foreign language interpretation Captioning Select the captioning channel The closed captioning option displays the TV s spoken audio in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio Caption display Turn on or turn off closed captioning Choose to have the caption display on off or on when muted 6 Select Save when you have completed your selections to return to the TV Settings menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 251 Turn off the automatic start of TV When you first enter My TV the TV starts playing automatically You might want to turn off the automatic start setting for TV so that you can e Go to the Guide Recorded TV Search or TV Settings while listening to music or radio e Go to Recorded TV without seeing the show that is currently recording This is particularly helpful for those who want to watch a recording of a live event such as sports or reality TV without spoiling the middle or ending To turn off the automatic start of TV l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Sele
61. Center encounters a recording conflict between two series then Media Center uses the series priorities list to decide which Show to record You can place the series you most want recorded high on the series priorities list to help ensure it is successfully recorded in the case of conflicts When you schedule a new series it is added to the bottom of the list and has the lowest priority 1 Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select Series 5 Select Change priorities 6 Use the up or down arrow on the screen to move a scheduled series up or down in the list of series priorities 7 Select Done to save changes and return to the Schedule Series page 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 235 Use standby mode If you set your computer to record TV then you must have your computer powered on in standby mode or in hibernate mode to successfully record a show Standby mode runs the computer with minimal power until it turns on when it is time to record When recording is complete the computer returns the state indicated by your computer power settings To put your computer into standby mode 1 Press the STANDBY button on the remote 2 To take the computer out of standby mode press any button on the remote move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Lf Note With some laptop configurations you might not be able to wake Media
62. Center from hibernate mode with the remote control You must use the keyboard power button or another method that has been provided instead Media Center can wake to record TV from hibernate mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 236 Search TV Use Search in My TV to find a specific show by its title or with a keyword You can also browse show categories to find shows that match your viewing interests The TV search looks for shows in the Guide listings only and does not look for shows in Recorded TV or My Videos Related topics Search TV by title or keyword Search TV by category Find and play a recorded show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 237 Search TV by title or keyword Title search looks within show titles to find your specified word Keyword search looks for your word anywhere in the available data on the show including title and show description 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Search and then select either Title or Keyword 3 Enter your search text by using the numeric keypad on the remote A list of matches to your search text displays alphabetically The search might take a few seconds to complete 4 To access the results list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote until the first item on the list is selected 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the desired show 2000 2003 Microsoft
63. Corporation All rights reserved Page 238 Search TV by category The classifications used in category search are determined by your Microsoft TV Listings service provider l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Search 3 Select Categories 4 Press the right arrow button on the remote to access the category list 5 Select a category You might need to narrow the search by selecting a second category 6 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name 7 Select the title of the show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 239 Find and play a recorded show 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category 4 To locate a specific item in the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote to go to the list and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Press the PLAY F button on the remote to begin playing the selected show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Pa
64. Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 49 Use the New Connection Wizard to set up a dial up Internet connection for Media Center You might need to use the New Connection Wizard to set up a dial up Internet connection for use with Media Center To start the New Connection Wizard Open the New Connection Wizard Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Communications and then click Network Connections 2 Under Network Tasks click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard 3 On the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard screen click Next 4 On the Network Connection Type screen select Connect to the Internet and then click Next 5 On the Getting Ready screen select Set up my connection manually and then click Next 6 On the Internet Connection screen select Connect using a dial up modem and then click Next 7 On the Connection Name screen enter a name for the connection and then click Next 8 On the Phone Number to Dial screen enter the phone number and then click Next 9 On the Connection Availability screen select Anyone s use and then click Next 10 On the Internet Account Information screen enter a user name and then enter and confirm a password 11 Make sure that the following options are checked and then click Next e Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from
65. Media Center has three fast forward speeds To advance at 1 4 times normal speed press the FAST FORWARD button on the remote one time Press FAST FORWARD M a second or third time to increase the speed Tip If you press FAST FORWARD a fourth time then you return to the normal listening speed Lf Note The fast forward feature works only when you are listening to music in the Media Library You cannot fast forward a song that is playing from a CD in the CD ROM drive 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 307 Pause and play a song l Press the PAUSE Ill button on the remote to halt the song or audio file that is currently playing 2 Press the PLAY F button on the remote to resume playing the song where you paused 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 308 Skip a track To skip a track press the SKIP Mi button on the remote To go back to the song you skipped press the REPLAY button on the remote two times 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 309 Replay a track Press the REPLAY button on the remote to restart the current track that is playing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 310 Play an album l Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Albums 3 To change the way albums appear do one of the following e To view an alphabetical list of albums select View by list
66. Media Center with other programs Use Media Center and other programs at the same time End the session Close Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 7 Start Media Center To start Media Center by using the remote 1 Press the START E button on the remote Lf Note You can also start Media Center from the Windows Start menu To start Media Center by using the mouse 1 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar 2 Point to All Programs Accessories Media Center and then click Media Center Related topics Use the Media Center Start menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 8 Use the Media Center Start menu Press the START Tai button on the remote to go directly to the Media Center Start menu From the Media Center Start menu you can choose what kind of media you want to play TV DVD music pictures or videos You can also gain access to the Media Center Settings menu and use the arrow buttons on the remote to select menu items You can also go to the Media Center Web site and start any add ins from the Media Center Start menu The buttons that all Windows programs have Minimize Resize and Close are located in the upper right corner of the screen and make it easy for you to use Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 9 Customize the Media Center Start menu You can add new programs to the Media Center St
67. Media Player select Auto Playlists 4 To locate a specific item and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select a playlist All of the songs in the playlist appear Tip To listen to all the songs in the playlist in order select Play To listen to the songs in the playlist in random order select Shuffle 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 302 Search My Music by title or keyword 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Search 3 Enter your search text by using the numeric keypad on the remote A list of matches to your search text appears alphabetically Each additional letter entered narrows your search results 4 To locate a specific item and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four character
68. Move to the selection to the right or move from the menu to the folder items RIGHT Select the active item OK Go to the previous screen BACK Show information about the selected item MORE INFO Go to the Program Guide GUIDE Go to live TV or jump ahead 29 seconds LIVE TV Related topics Transport controls in Media Center AV controls and power controls in Media Center Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 29 Transport controls in Media Center Transport controls in Media Center act just like those on common home electronics such as a CD player or VCR The transport controls are used to control the playback or display of all of your media music pictures videos and TV To Press Play the selection PLAY Skip to the next selection H SKIP FORWARD Skip to the previous selection H SKIP BACK Stop the selection completely Press PLAY to start the selection again from the beginning E STOP Pause the selection Press PAUSE again to resume H PAUSE Mute the sound without stopping playback MUTE Turn up or turn down the volume VOL or VOL Related topics Remote commands in Media Center AV controls and power controls in Media Center Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 30 AV controls and power controls in Media Center Use the audio visual AV controls and power controls to change
69. Page 393 My Pictures Work with picture files Play a slide show Print pictures Use audio and pictures together Troubleshoot My Pictures About My Pictures 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 394 Work with picture files Get organized Manage picture files Share pictures between users Sort pictures by date or title Use shortcuts to view pictures in folders other than My Pictures or Shared Pictures Find your way around Use the remote to navigate My Pictures Browse to pictures stored on other media My Pictures remote control commands My Pictures keyboard shortcuts View pictures View a picture Rotate a picture View picture details Zoom in Or pan across a picture Turn on or turn off photo captions Print pictures Touch up a picture Read more about picture files About My Pictures Supported image file types 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 395 Manage picture files Make the most out of your pictures by organizing them in Windows Explorer before you play them back in Media Center 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click My Pictures 3 Click the file you want to change Tip Itis recommended that you make backups of your picture files as soon as you download the picture files to your computer For more information about making backups see Help and
70. Program Info page appears Press the BACK button on the remote to return to TV in full screen mode il More info To hide the information bar press MORE INFO a second time or wait for the information bar to time out after 10 seconds 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 186 Change the channel You can change the channel while watching TV in full screen mode or when you have selected the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page To change the channel do one of the following e Press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote to scroll through channels individually e To select a channel enter from one to four digits by using the numeric keypad on the remote Press the OK button on the remote to change the channel immediately or wait a few seconds for the channel to change automatically e Full screen mode only Press OK to jump back to the last channel you watched Related topics Troubleshoot changing channels 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 187 Pause and play TV l Press the PAUSE Ill button on the remote to halt the live TV or recorded TV image 2 To resume watching TV do one of the following e Press the PLAY F button on the remote to resume watching TV where you left off When you pause live TV for less than 30 minutes the show begins playing automatically from where you left off Media Center keeps live TV paused for a maxi
71. Shared Pictures folder The Shared Pictures folder is located in C Documents and Settings All Users Documents My Pictures 3 On the File menu point to New and then click Shortcut 4 Follow the instructions in the Create Shortcut wizard Related topics Manage picture files 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 406 Play a slide show Decide what is in the slide show Show pictures in subfolders during a slide show Show pictures in random order Customize the look of the slide show Adjust settings for a slide show Specify how long pictures appear in a slide show Set transition animations between pictures in a slide show Set the background color Flip through the slides View a slide show manually View a slide show automatically Run a continuous slide show Related topics Play audio during a slide show Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 407 Adjust settings for a slide show 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Change the settings and then press the OK button on the remote Lf Note To cancel your changes select Cancel Related topics Specify how long pictures appear in a slide show Show pictures in random order Show pictures in subfolders during a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 408 Specify how long pictures appear in a slide show I
72. Statement Related topics My Internet connection does not work 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 136 Set privacy options To change settings for how the computer retrieves and stores media information l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Privacy policy and settings 4 Select Settings 5 Select or clear the check boxes for the privacy settings you want to use Related topics Read the privacy policy for Media Center Acquire licenses Work offline 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 137 Acquire licenses You might want to acquire licenses for media automatically to be able to play protected files without interruption If the check box is not selected then you might not be able to play protected files By default you are prompted to back up your licenses approximately two weeks after you acquire a new one Related topics Set privacy options Read the privacy policy for Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 138 Work offline The computer must be connected to the Internet if you want to use several Media Center features and options If the computer is not connected to the Internet when you try to use one of these features or options then you are prompted to connect to the Internet The following list includes some of the Media Center features and options that require an
73. Support Center Related topics Manage picture files Rotate a picture 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 396 Share pictures between users 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click My Pictures or go to the folder that contains the pictures you want to share 3 Click the file you want to share and copy it to Shared Pictures Lf Note The Shared Pictures folder is located in C Documents and Settings All Users Documents My Pictures Related topics Manage picture files Work with picture files 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 397 Use the remote to navigate My Pictures When you start My Pictures a menu appears on the left side of the screen The right side shows picture thumbnails and might show folder icons if you have organized your pictures into folders Move between the menu and the thumbnails or folders by using the arrow buttons on the remote A counter and scroll arrows appear in the lower right corner of the screen Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move up or down The arrows on the screen indicate the direction in which you are scrolling L Note You can click the scroll arrows by using the mouse but you cannot control them by using the remote Related topics My Pictures remote control commands My Pictures keyboard shortcuts 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporati
74. Turn on or turn off onscreen tips 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 198 Select a show listed in the Guide 1l Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the TV show When an item is highlighted additional information about the TV show appears at the bottom of the screen 3 Press the OK button on the remote to select the TV show 4 One of the following occurs e If the show is currently playing then it appears in full screen mode e If the show that you selected in the Guide is not yet playing then the Program Info page appears On the Program Info page you can view more information about the show or schedule the show or the series to record 5 Press the BACK button on the remote to return to the previous page Related topics Browse the Guide Filter the Guide by a category 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 199 Browse the Guide To browse the Guide by using the remote do any of the following To Press Go to the inset window LEFT ARROW Jump directly to a specific channel in the Guide numeric keypad Scroll to the next or previous time slot RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW Scroll through the TV channels one at a time UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW Scroll through the TV channels page by page CH PG or CH PG Jump forward 12 hours in the Guide H SKIP Jump back 12 hours in the Guide H REPLAY Jump forward 3 hours in the Guide FAST FORWARD Jump back 3 hours in the Gu
75. V channel does not appear in the Guide A channel that should be available but does not appear in the Guide might be excluded for one of the following reasons The channel was turned off in Settings you might need to turn on the channel in Edit Guide listings An incorrect Guide lineup might have been selected when Media Center was first set up and you need to reset the Guide lineup Your TV service provider might have changed their channel lineup There is no Guide lineup available for your region so you have a generic Guide lineup or a lineup that is close but still missing a couple channels You must add the missing channel To turn on a channel in the Guide listings l To Press the START EM button on the remote and then select Settings Select TV Select Guide Select Edit Guide listings Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channels that you want to show or hide As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel Select the check box next to the channel that was turned off When the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide when the box is cleared the channel does not display Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page o Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup reset the Guide lineup Press the START W button on the remote and then select
76. Welcome to Media Center With Media Center you will feel at home right away You can Watch your favorite TV shows or record and save them for later viewing e Share your digital pictures with others or play them as a slide show you can even include music e Play digital videos of family events or play digital videos of your own creation e Listen to all of your favorite digital music e Play CDs and DVDs Listen to FM radio on radio equipped Media Center PCs only To get Help on these tasks and more click the Contents Search or Index tab e Use the Contents tab to display the table of contents You can browse by feature area e Use the Search tab to find a specific word Type the term you want to find and then press ENTER to get a list of topics that contain that term e Use the Index tab to see a list of commonly used terms Click the term to get the topics associated with a specific term Make Media Center accessible Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use To learn more about the accessibility features included in Media Center click the Search tab in Help and then type accessibility in the Type in the word s to search for box Related topics About My TV About My Pictures About My Videos About My Music About DVD About Radio Accessibility for people with disabilities 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 1 Get started using Medi
77. a Center You can use Media Center in two ways e Using the remote In the same way you use your home entertainment system you can use the remote control and Media Center to watch and record TV play videos and music and view pictures Pressing the START Ta button on the remote always starts Media Center in full screen mode e Using the keyboard and the mouse You can run Media Center at the same time as other Microsoft Windows programs viewing your pictures watching videos playing music and even recording TV shows When you start Media Center the Media Center Start menu appears Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select menu options When you make a selection press the OK button on the remote and then the menu choices for that selection appear If you make another selection while you have media such as music or TV playing then the currently playing media appears in the inset window in the lower left corner of the screen To display the media in full screen mode use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the media and then press OK When an item such as a folder picture or video is selected the item is highlighted with a green border To make the selection press OK Related topics About My TV About My Music About My Videos My Pictures Change settings in Media Center Get help in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 2 What s new in this release of Media Center Better h
78. age while music is playing select the inset window Select Repeat A check mark indicates that the Repeat function has been selected and that the music plays in a repeating loop until you press the STOP W button on the remote or select another item to play Lf Note You can also select Repeat a second time to turn off the Repeat function When you turn off the Repeat function Media Center plays each song listed on the Now Playing page once and then stops 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 321 Play music in shuffled order The shuffle command plays all songs listed on the Now Playing page in random order without repetition until all the songs have been played To turn on the Shuffle function 1 To go to the Now Playing page while music is playing select the inset window 2 Select Shuffle A check mark indicates that the Shuffle function has been selected and that the music plays in random order until you press the STOP W button on the remote or select another item to play Lf Note You can select Shuffle a second time to turn off the Shuffle function When you turn off the Shuffle function Media Center plays each song in the order the song is listed on the Now Playing page 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 322 Play a visualization 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Go to any song album artist genre or playlist 3 Select the item
79. anage video files Play a video file View video details Remote commands for My Videos Support for wide screen displays 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 434 Navigate My Videos When you start My Videos a menu appears on the left side of the screen The right side shows video thumbnails and folder icons if you have organized your videos into folders or connected to a removable media source such as a CompactFlash card or wireless drive Move between the menu and the folders by using the arrow buttons on the remote The first time you use Media Center you might see a message that says Media Center cannot find your video files You can move files into the My Videos folder or Shared Videos folder by using Windows Explorer The lower right corner of the screen shows a counter and scroll arrows To scroll up or scroll down you can press the arrow buttons on the remote or you can click the scroll arrows on the screen by using the mouse If you have other media playing while you are browsing My Videos the other media appears in the inset window in the lower left corner of the screen You can use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the inset window If you press the OK button on the remote when the inset window is selected you will leave My Videos and enter full screen mode for the other media you have playing L Note You can click the scroll arrows by using the mouse but you cannot control them by using the
80. and cursor width in Media Center have been designed and optimized for all users If you adjusted the cursor blink rate or cursor width in Control Panel then the changes will be displayed elsewhere in Windows XP but not in Media Center To find out more about the features that Media Center does and does not support go to Media Center features for people who are blind or have impaired vision 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 174 Accessible products and services from Microsoft The following topics provide information about the features products and services that make this Microsoft product more accessible for people with disabilities Accessibility in Microsoft WindowsAdjusting Microsoft products for people with accessibility needsFree step by step tutorials Microsoft documentation in alternative formats e Assistive technology for Windows Customer service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing e Getting more accessibility information The information in this section applies only to users who license Microsoft products in the United States If you obtained this product outside the United States your package contains a subsidiary information card listing Microsoft support services telephone numbers and addresses You can contact your subsidiary to find out whether the type of products and services described in this section are available in your area Accessibility is available in other select languages
81. and then select Settings Select TV Select Recorder Select Recorder storage Use the arrow buttons on the remote to increase the disk allocation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 264 I cannot find my recorded show You might not be able to find a recorded show for any of the following reasons e The recorded show is located on a different drive than the one the recorder storage is set to e Your show might not have been recorded or it might have been recorded and then deleted To change the default recorder location l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Recorder 4 Select Recorder storage 5 Use the buttons on the screen to bring the Record on drive selection into focus Once you have changed to a new drive go to Recorded TV and check for your show again To check the history of a recording 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select History 5 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by status e Sort by name 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list The status for each show is listed as either Recorded Not Recorded Deleted Canceled or Partial 7 To get more detailed information on the recording status press the OK button on the remote to select that show The History page displays incl
82. andling performance of DVDs and videos including support for wide screen displays lt Placeholder Web Site Name gt the site with the latest technical tips and tools to get the most from your Media Center PC More of the features you depend on in Windows Media Player include CD copying and music visualizations Support for browsing removable media such as CompactFlash cards memory sticks and wireless drives Extended handling of picture files including picture rotation picture captioning picture printing and animated slide shows If the computer is equipped with a radio tuner card then the Media Center PC plays both FM radio and Internet radio Related topics Learn more about Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 3 Learn more about Online Spotlight Get the latest on what s new for the Media Center PC downloadable files tips for power users newsgroups information from the experts and more all this right from the Media Center Start menu Press the START W button on the remote and then select Online Spotlight Related topics Troubleshoot your Internet connection 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 4 Information for upgrade users As part of the upgrade process some settings have been changed from per user settings to system wide settings For example the default TV recording settings are now system wide making it easier for users who upgraded to
83. ard Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the correct driver is installed To quickly determine whether your tuner card is working make sure TV works in My TV To troubleshoot further refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 364 FM radio stopped playing unexpectedly Media Center supports a single tuner for use by My TV or FM radio If you are listening to FM radio when Media Center is scheduled to start a recording then a warning appears that says that FM radio stops when the TV recording starts If you do not select Cancel Recording then Media Center automatically stops playing FM radio and begins recording TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 365 I cannot fast forward or rewind FM radio Media Center does not support fast forward or rewind in FM Radio Instead you can select the SKIP M button or REPLAY button on the remote to skip forward 29 seconds or skip back 7 seconds respectively in FM radio Related topics Skip forward in FM radio Skip back in FM radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 366 FM radio does not pause FM radio maintains a maximum pause buffer of 30 minutes If you select the PAUSE Ill button on the remote when you are at the beginning of the pause buffer then Media Center does not pause and continues playing FM radio instead If you skip forward in the audio stream th
84. art menu Microsoft has created Power Toys including a version of Solitaire that you can play by using the remote You can learn more about Power Toys on the Media Center Web site When you download a Power Tool a new shortcut is automatically added to the Media Center Start menu L Note Shortcuts for the Media Center Start menu are located in C Documents and Settings User folder Start Menu Programs Accessories Media Center Media Center Programs Related topics Remove items from the Media Center Start menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 10 Remove items from the Media Center Start menu 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse right click the Start button on the taskbar 3 Click Explore 4 Go to the folder where customized Media Center Start menu shortcuts are located Lf Note Shortcuts for the Media Center Start menu are stored in C Documents and Settings User folder Start Menu Programs Accessories Media Center Media Center Programs 5 Right click the shortcut you want to delete and then click Delete Support Center Related topics Customize the Media Center Start menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 11 Search for an item by name 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select one of the following My Pictures My Videos or My Music 2 Select the folder that you want to search 3 Use the
85. askbar point to Connect To and then click the dial up connection you are using with Media Center 2 In User Name make sure that the User Name is correct 3 In Password type the password for the connection 4 Select Save this user name and password for the following users and then click Dial 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 60 Check the region country or language settings for your computer To ensure that you get the right Guide information and are able to tune your TV signal properly make sure that Regional and Language Options are set properly for your geographical location 1 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Regional and Language Options 3 Under Standards and Formats select the language for your location 4 Under Location select the location you want For example if you are in the United States then select United States 5 Click the Advanced tab 6 Under Default user account settings select the Apply all settings to the current user account and to the default user profile 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 61 TV signal The TV signal that you use with Media Center could come from three possible sources e A subscription to a cable TV signal provider e A subscription to a satellite TV signal provider e An antenna In the case of a cable or satellite signal or a rooftop anten
86. atch your Keyword record selections 5 Select OK to schedule the Keyword record or select Change Settings to make additional selections in Keyword record for better results Related topics Use advanced record settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 217 Record an upcoming show or movie You can schedule a Keyword record to record an upcoming show or movie that might not be in the Guide listings yet Even if Media Center cannot locate any matching shows in the current Guide listings it continues to find and record shows until you cancel the scheduled Keyword record 1 Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Add recording 4 Under Create a custom recording with select Keyword 5 Select either Movie title or Program title 6 Enter your text by using the numeric keypad on the remote A list of matches to the name you entered displays alphabetically Select an item from the results list and then press the OK button on the remote Tip If you select Use lt your text gt then make sure that the text is spelled correctly Media Center does not check for misspellings or matches that are close to keywords and might not record the expected shows if the text is entered incorrectly Lf Note When you first enter text Media Center is searching the Guide information for the text entered It might take several seconds for the match results to appear
87. ated topics I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 121 Adjust the contrast If you have a flat panel display then the contrast of the picture is significantly affected when you adjust the contrast setting only minimally Warning If you set the contrast too high you lose detail in the whites in your picture Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 122 Adjust the RGB color balance Pay careful attention to the color in the painting when you adjust the RGB color balance The painting should be completely gray with no shades of color in it For example if the setting for red is too high then the gray has a reddish tint Tip Write down the manufacturer s settings in case you want to return to the default RGB color balance If you are using a TV Some TVs have color balance presets Each of these presets might be called a mode on your TV for example Sports mode or movie mode When you adjust the monitor for RGB color balance try each mode and select the one that gives you the best picture quality If you have a color temperature option then set the temperature to 6500 If you are using a computer monitor If you have slider bars for each color then adjust them until the grays in the picture
88. ave a uniform font size The font size in Media Center does not increase when you select a Windows XP scheme labeled large or extra large However the standard Media Center font size is considerably larger than the standard font size in other desktop applications and can still be useful for some visual impairments To turn on or turn off High Contrast 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel 3 In Category View click Adjust the contrast for text and colors on your screen 4 On the Display tab under High Contrast select or clear the Use High Contrast check box Lf Note To choose a specific High Contrast appearance scheme click Settings under High Contrast For information about how to use High Contrast in Windows XP and Media Center search for High Contrast under Accessibility in Help and Support Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 156 Text to speech tools Media Center supports Narrator and other screen readers that work with Active Accessibility 2 0 Narrator is a text to speech utility program in Windows XP for users who are blind or have impaired vision Narrator reads what is displayed on your screen the contents of the active window menu options or the text you have typed To open Narrator 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using t
89. c keypad on the remote Lf Note If you enter a keyword that is not specific enough then too many shows might be recorded and fill up your disk space Or if you do not spell the keyword as it appears in the Guide then some shows might not be recorded as expected 7 Select Save 8 Select Add a category optional if you would like to record shows that match your keyword and are within a specific category If your keyword is not specific enough then adding a category might assist in reducing the number of matches found 9 Make any additional selections similar to Advanced Record settings 10 Once you have completed your selections select Record A sample list of shows displays that match your Keyword record selections 11 Select OK to schedule the Keyword record or select Change Settings to make additional selections in Keyword record for better results Related topics Use advanced record settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 219 Record by channel and time Recording by channel and time Manual record allows you to schedule a TV recording with a specific start time and end time If you do not have Guide information then you can still schedule recordings by using Manual record When you schedule the Manual record you have the option of naming it If you do not name the recording then Media Center names it automatically with the prefix of Manual in the title so you can locate it in Recorded TV
90. cations 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 262 Troubleshoot Recorded TV I have low or no disk space I cannot find my recorded show My show was not recorded Media Center could not locate the channel to record Media Center cannot play a recorded show Media Center recorded the wrong show or channel Media Center failed to record Media Center failed to stop recording The Series limit was reached so no additional recordings were made Media Center was unable to create the recording file 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 263 I have low or no disk space The notifications for low disk space or no disk space indicate that the drive that stores Recorded TV is almost full Due to the volume of undeletable shows currently stored on the drive the Recorder is unable to free enough space to record more shows You can go to Recorded TV and delete shows to free up disk space or go to Guide Settings and allocate more disk space for Recorded TV To delete a recorded show l an Press the START EM button on the remote and then select My TV Select Recorded TV To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the show that you want to delete Select Delete to erase the recorded show from the hard disk To allocate more disk space for Recorded TV Press the START W button
91. ce and privacy policy page in the Media Center Setup wizard read the Terms of Service and privacy policy in full You must then select either I agree or I do not agree LF Note If you select I don t agree then you can still use Media Center but note the following e You cannot update view and use information from the Guide e You cannot record by show or series but you can record manually Related topics I want to decline the Terms of Service and not use the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 93 About using the Guide The Guide provides TV listings to help you watch and record TV shows If you use the Guide then anonymous information to improve the quality and accuracy of the service is sent to Microsoft No identifying personal information is sent to Microsoft If you want to use the Guide then select Yes If you do not want to use the Guide then select No L Note If you select I do not agree then you can still use Media Center but note the following e You cannot update view and use information from the Guide e You cannot record by show or series but you can record manually 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 94 I want to decline the Terms of Service and not use the Guide You can change your decision on the Terms of Service and privacy policy at any time l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Sele
92. channels adjust the volume go to a DVD menu or to put Media Center in standby mode To Press Adjust the volume VOL or VOL Change the channel CH PG or CH PG Mute the sound MUTE Show the menu on the DVD DVD MENU Put the computer in standby mode h STANDBY Related topics Remote commands in Media Center Transport controls in Media Center Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 31 Input text by using the remote control If you have ever used the address book in a cellular phone then you are familiar with how to use the numeric keypad on the keypad to enter text Each time you press a button on the numeric keypad on the remote you scroll through the characters that are available for that button When you enter text for a search results returned for the first character entered in the search field are those that contain that character For example if you enter the letter E then the results are all items starting with the letter E and those that contain the letter E If you enter the letter N next then the results are all items containing the letter E and the letter N in sequence The search narrows the results as you enter more characters Boxall 1 Press a number to scroll through the choices that are available for that number With each repeated press of a number a different character appears To backspace press the CLEAR button on the remote To enter a space b
93. connecting your TV signal cable to your computer make sure that the cable you connect is the one that carries the TV signal you want to use with Media Center Your computer might support a variety of TV signal input methods such as coaxial S Video or composite Choose the input method that works best for you and make sure that the signal out from your set top box or wall outlet is properly connected to the computer For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation L Note Media Center supports a single TV signal input If you have more than one TV signal cable in your home then you must choose one of them to use with Media Center For example you could have both antenna and cable TV signals in your home but you can use only one at a time with Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 63 Choose a working TV signal You have several options when asked to choose a working TV signal for use with Media Center Select the one that gives you the best picture 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 64 Have Media Center identify your IR remote control codes For Media Center to work with your set top box use the set top box remote control to identify the IR remote control codes l Make sure that you are using the set top box remote and not the Media Center remote 2 Follow the inst
94. cord from the Guide Record a show from the Guide Record a series from the Guide More about the Guide Download Guide listings manually Change Guide settings Get more information about the Guide Turn on or turn off onscreen tips Troubleshoot the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 197 Go to the Guide Press the GUIDE button on the remote to go to the Program Guide while using any program on your computer Even if Media Center is not currently running pressing the GUIDE button starts Media Center and displays the Guide In the Guide you can view and scroll through a list of the current TV shows that are periodically downloaded from your Microsoft TV Listings service provider The Guide displays channel and network information and the title and scheduled broadcast time of the show When you select a show title a short description of the show appears at the bottom of the screen To go to the Guide 1 Press the START Vins button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Guide on the screen Lf Note Press the BACK button on the remote to return to the previous screen or press the LIVE TV button on the remote to watch TV in full screen mode Tip When you first go to the Guide TV tips appear at the bottom of the screen to help you learn how to use the Guide After you have learned how to use the Guide you can turn off the tips in General Settings under Notifications Related topics
95. ct Guide 4 Select Change Guide lineup 5 Proceed through the screens until you reach the Terms of Service page 6 Select I don t agree and then click Next L Note If you select I don t agree you can still use Media Center but note the following e You cannot update view and use information for your Guide e You cannot record by show or series but you can record manually 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 95 About media information CDs and DVDs include information about the media they contain such as song titles or related artwork This information is commonly referred to as metadata To allow Media Center to retrieve media information for CDs and DVDs from the Internet you must select Yes 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 96 Choose a control code Control codes are sets of frequencies that set top boxes use to communicate with infrared IR devices such as remotes Many different sets of control codes exist It is important to keep trying different codes until you find the right one The control code list is sorted from most commonly used to least commonly used so start by selecting the code at the top of the list If that control code does not work then go through the list from top to bottom until you find a control code that works Related topics About using your set top box with the Media Center remote control Troubleshoot the remote 2000 2003 Micros
96. ct TV 3 Select My TV 4 Select whether you would like TV to start either Automatically or Only when I select Live TV 5 Select Save when you have completed your selection to return to the TV Settings menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 252 Troubleshoot My TV Troubleshoot the Guide Troubleshoot Recorded TV Troubleshoot the TV signal or image 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 253 Troubleshoot the Guide Guide information is incorrect or not available There is no information available in the Guide There is no data available for one channel in the Guide The channel does not match the correct TV network in the Guide A TV channel does not appear in the Guide The set top box and Media Center channels are out of sync Guide download or Internet connection issues There is a popping sound when Media Center is downloading the Guide My Internet connection does not work Media Center cannot connect to the Internet and update Guide information There is no dial tone The LAN Internet connection is not working Check the user name and password for your default Internet connection Check the region country or language settings for your computer 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 254 There is no information available in the Guide Program Guide information is downloaded periodically through the Internet from the Microsoft TV Listings service
97. cted then the connection must be available to everyone who uses the computer and the connection must have a saved password Lf Note The Connect to the Internet and download option might not work with your Internet service provider s software Also note that normal Internet connection fees apply when Media Center connects to the Internet to update Guide information Manual download requires that you initiate the download from within Media Center If this option is selected then note the following e Only acertain amount of Guide information is downloaded at a time so you must connect manually to keep your Guide information current Although the amount of Guide information available for downloading varies by geographical location it is recommended that you download Guide information every three to four days e If your Guide information becomes outdated then you cannot record by series or show and you cannot search the Guide You can still record manually To manually download Guide information after Media Center is set up 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Get Guide data 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 47 I do not want Media Center to download Guide information automatically Media Center is designed to download Guide information automatically from the Internet Guide information is automatically downloaded if you chose Connect t
98. d record that records shows with a specific actor or by a specific director Even if Media Center cannot locate any matching shows in the current Guide listings it continues to find and record shows until you cancel the scheduled Keyword record 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Add recording 4 Under Create a custom recording with select Keyword 5 Select either Actor name or Director name 6 Enter your text by using the numeric keypad on the remote A list of matches to the name you entered displays alphabetically Select an item from the results list and then press the OK button on the remote Tip Inthe results list names are displayed with the first name and then last name that is Jane Doe If you type in Doe then you might need to scroll down in the list to locate the matching name Lf Note When you enter text Media Center is searching the Guide information for the text entered It might take several seconds for the match results to appear Optional steps if no matches were found 1 If no matches were found then select Use lt your text gt and then press OK 2 If you would like to record shows that have your keyword and are in a specific category then select Add a category optional 3 Make any additional selections similar to Advanced Record settings 4 Once you have completed your selections select Record A sample list of shows displays that m
99. decoder installed or your decoder might need to be updated In addition to your DVD ROM drive and DVD player software you must have either a hardware decoder or a software decoder in order to play DVDs A hardware decoder also requires a decoder driver hardware decoders and their drivers are available from third party manufacturers If you have an older decoder installed contact the manufacturer of the decoder to obtain an updated version that is compatible with Windows XP Media Center Edition For more information about DVD decoders see Help and Support Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 392 About DVD in Media Center When you insert a DVD into the DVD ROM drive Media Center asks whether you want to play the DVD If you select Yes or do nothing then the DVD starts to play automatically If you select No then you can still play the DVD in Media Center at any time by selecting Play DVD on the Media Center Start menu You can set language subtitles and audio defaults for all DVD playback in Settings To go to the DVD menu where you can change scene selections change languages or browse any special features that may be on your DVD press the DVD MENU button on the remote Related topics Play a DVD in the drive Set Media Center as the default DVD player Troubleshoot DVD playback Set DVD defaults Media Center keyboard shortcuts 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved
100. e An album s cover art does not appear A music file does not play Album information appears incorrectly or album information does not appear Codec errors are appearing My CD does not play 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 333 No music files appear in the Media Library Media Center plays music files from the Media Library Music might not appear in Media Center for the following reasons e Windows Media Player was not used to add the music files to the Media Library e The Windows Media Player setting for Access rights of other applications is set to No access it must be set to Read only access or Full access To search Windows Media Player Help 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 334 I cannot hear the music that ts playing There are several possible reasons why you have no sound Try the following 1 Check that the volume is not turned down too low by turning up the volume press the VOL button on the remote 2 Check whether the sound has been muted press the MUTE button on the remote 3 Check that your speakers are plugged in and working correctly Also make sure that the speaker volume knob is not turned down all the way 4 Check whether the Microsoft Windows system volume needs adjustment For mor
101. e START Cas button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to locate the scheduled recording that you want to remove and then press the OK button on the remote to select it 6 On the Program Info page select Don t record to remove the show from the recording schedule 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 229 Remove a series from the recording schedule l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select Series 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the scheduled series that you want to remove and then press the OK button on the remote to select it 6 Select Cancel series to remove the show from the recording schedule 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 230 View recording history To find out the status of a recorded show or find out why a show might not have been recorded go to the Recording History page 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select History 5 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by status e Sort by name 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list The
102. e START Cas button on the remote and then select My Videos 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the video you want to play and then press the OK ENTER button on the remote The video starts to play in full screen mode 3 Press START Caa to return to the Media Center Start menu The video continues to play in the inset window Related topics Pause a video Fast forward or rewind a video Skip ahead in a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 445 Fast forward or rewind a video Media Center gives you three fast forward and rewind speeds To fast forward or rewind at 3 times the normal speed press the FAST FORWARD M button or REWIND button on the remote once To increase the speed press FAST FORWARD or REWIND a second or third time Press the PLAY F button on the remote to resume normal viewing speed or press the PAUSE II button on the remote to freeze the video image Lf Note Not all video formats support fast forward or rewind Related topics Pause a video Play a video in full screen mode Skip ahead in a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 446 Skip ahead in a video To advance ahead in a video press the SKIP button on the remote You can repeatedly skip forward until you reach the end of the video i Note If you are paused when you press the SKIP button on the remote the video will advance 29
103. e control and a video that helps you optimize the settings for the monitor l Select the control you want to use and then press the OK button on the remote 2 Follow the instructions on the screen The instructions tell you exactly what to look for when playing the video 3 Locate the appropriate controls for each control If you are not sure how to find the controls then refer to your hardware documentation 4 Select Watch video 5 To return to the display adjustment controls select Back Related topics Adjust your display The onscreen display adjustment controls are superimposed over the video Adjust the onscreen centering and sizing Adjust the aspect ratio Adjust the brightness Adjust the contrast Adjust the RGB color balance Adjust the color and tint 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 118 Adjust the onscreen centering and sizing If you are using a wide screen TV set the zoom mode so that the video stretches to fill the screen The display might not have centering and sizing controls If this is the case then skip this step To return to the display adjustment controls select Back Tip If your video has borders on it then you might have selected the incorrect display width Go back to the width screen for the display and then select the correct width for your display Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation
104. e from 4 recordings to As many as possible e To save only the most recent episodes select Latest recordings under Keep 8 Once you have completed your selection select Save to apply the new setting Lf Note To cancel changes press the BACK button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 273 Media Center was unable to create the recording file If you are notified that a show was not recorded because Media Center was unable to create the recording file then your computer might be low on disk space or the Recorded TV folder cannot be found After you have created more disk space and ensured that the Recorded TV folder exists reschedule the recording To delete shows from recorded TV and create more disk space 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the show that you want to delete 5 Select Delete to erase the recorded show from the hard disk To recreate the Recorded TV folder l Press START ee and then select Close 2 Press START Mad a second time to reopen Media Center When Media Center reopens a Recorded TV folder is created if it does not already exist in the default drive location To reschedule a recording 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the TV show in the Guide
105. e information about adjusting the system volume go to Volume settings in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 335 More than one sound track is playing at the same time If you were playing other media before you started Media Center or if you minimized Media Center and started another application that plays audio then you might have two or more audio tracks playing at the same time 1 Press the STOP W button on the remote to stop the audio playing in Media Center 2 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Minimize 3 Check the taskbar at the bottom of the screen to see whether you have other audio applications open Close any application that is playing audio 4 Press START E to reopen the Media Center window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 336 An album s cover art does not appear If the album s cover art is in an unsupported format or if the cover art is not available then Media Center replaces the cover art with generic artwork You can download available information about the album including the cover art by using Windows Media Player To use Windows Media Player 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 337 A music file does not play A music file m
106. e show You can also set the display options for the slide show including the background color and what information is displayed during a slide show Any audio you have playing continues to run while you view pictures or view a slide show If you have music playing while viewing My Pictures then the inset window in the lower left corner shows information about the music You can use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the inset window If you press the OK ENTER button on the remote when the inset window is selected then the home page for the media that is playing appears in the inset window You can also play music during a slide show Use the remote to control the music that is playing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 431 Supported image file types You can view the following types of image files in Media Center File type format File name extension Joint Photographic Experts Group jpg jpeg Tagged Image File Format tif Graphics Interchange Format gif Bitmap bmp Windows MetaFile wmf Portable Network Graphics png Animated gif files are not supported Related topics My Pictures remote control commands Remote commands for Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 432 My Videos Use My Videos Troubleshoot My Videos About My Videos 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 433 Use My Videos Navigate My Videos M
107. e video is running adjust the settings Then close the controls and play the video again 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 114 Choose the type of display you have Media Center supports four display types Traditional TV or computer monitor CRT e Flat panel LCD plasma e Rear projection big screen TV Front projection TV If you are not sure what kind of display you have then refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 115 Select a video connection type Some video connectors provide better display quality than others EEEIEE Ba te ee ee j If you have a choice between a VGA cable 3 and a DVI cable 4 then use the DVI connector 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 116 Find the controls to adjust your display Gaining access to the onscreen display adjustment controls varies depending on the type of display you have Computer monitors often have a display adjustment menu button on the monitor itself If you are using a TV then you might gain access to these controls by pressing the equivalent of a menu button on your remote To find your display adjustment controls refer to the documentation that came with your monitor 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 117 Run the display adjustment controls Each display adjustment control has a description of th
108. ecord all shows that fit your setting selections Select Live to record all shows in a series that air live Record On Available only when you record a series Select Any channel anytime and Media Center searches on all available channels at any scheduled time for the series that you wish to record Select One channel anytime to limit the series recording to one channel but all scheduled times Select One channel only to limit the series recording to a specific channel within a 4 hour window Daily recording limit Available only when you record a series Select either No limit or Once per day to determine the number of recordings in a series that can be made each day Keep up to Available only when you record a series Select the number of shows in a series that are stored in Recorded TV You can choose to keep from one to five episodes or All episodes 6 Once you have completed your selections select OK to apply the settings and return to the TV Settings menu 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 244 Change Guide settings The listings in the Guide are determined by the TV signal provider TV signal location and TV listings package you selected when you set up Media Center Related topics Edit channel numbers Turn on or turn off channels in the Guide lineup Add missing channels to the Guide lineup Reset the Guide lineup Download Guide listings manually Turn on or turn off onscreen tips 20
109. ed and that the correct driver is installed To quickly determine whether your tuner card is working turn on live TV in My TV To troubleshoot further refer to your hardware documentation Related topics I installed an FM enabled tuner and still cannot find the Radio button 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 368 I installed an FM enabled tuner and still cannot find the Radio button If you have recently installed an FM radio enabled tuner card or connected a USB tuner that supports FM radio but the Radio button still does not appear on the Start menu then Media Center might not have detected the added tuner yet Go to Radio Settings to initiate a check for an available FM radio enabled tuner To go to Radio Settings l Press the START Ca button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select Radio Media Center will check for an available tuner that supports FM radio 3 One of the following may occur e You will be notified if Media Center is unable to detect a tuner that supports FM radio Try enabling the tuner again or refer to your hardware documentation to troubleshoot further e Media Center detects the tuner and the FM Radio Presets page appears However if the Radio button still does not appear on the Start menu you may need to turn on Radio in Set Program Access and Defaults To turn on FM radio in Set Program Access and Defaults 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select M
110. ed end time of the show If you have two recordings scheduled back to back and add to the stop time of the first one then a recording conflict occurs 9 Once you have completed your selections select Save to apply the new settings To ignore changes to Advanced record select Cancel Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Related topics Use the Keep setting Use standby mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 226 Manage Recorded TV View the recording schedule Remove a show from the recording schedule Remove a series from the recording schedule View recording history Delete a recorded show or series Resolve recording conflicts manually Resolve recording conflicts automatically Change the recording priority for a series 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 227 View the recording schedule The recording schedule displays a list of shows that are scheduled to be recorded 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 228 Remove a show from the recording schedule 1 Press th
111. elated topics My Pictures remote control commands Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 416 Use audio and pictures together Play audio during a slide show Display music captions during a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 417 Play audio during a slide show 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select either My Music or My TV 2 Select the type of audio you want If the audio does not start automatically then press the PLAY button on the remote 3 Press the START ad button on the remote The Media Center Start menu appears but the audio continues to play 4 Select My Pictures Information about the audio that is playing appears in the inset window 5 Start your slide show When Media Center switches to full screen mode the inset window disappears but the audio continues to play Related topics Play a slide show About My Music in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 418 Display music captions during a slide show You can display information about songs that are playing while a slide show is running At the beginning and end of each song the album art song title artist name and album title appear at the bottom of the screen Music captions have three display options At the beginning and end of each song Always and Never 1 Press the START Ua button on the rem
112. en Media Center resumes playing FM radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 367 I cannot find FM radio If you select Radio on the Media Center Start menu and only Internet radio stations appear then FM radio is turned off for one of the following reasons e FM radio has been turned off in Set Program Access and Defaults e An FM radio enabled tuner card or USB tuner is not installed or not enabled Current drivers for the tuner card or USB tuner are not installed Lf Note If you have recently upgraded Media Center then your computer might not have a tuner card that supports FM radio To find out the capabilities of your current tuner card refer to your hardware documentation To turn on FM radio in Set Program Access and Defaults 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs and then click Set Program Access and Defaults 3 Select Custom and then click the down arrow button to expand that option 4 Under Choose a default media player select the check box next to Enable access to this program for Media Center Radio When the box is selected Radio appears on the Media Center Start menu when the box is cleared Radio does not appear If Radio is enabled but you still cannot find FM radio then your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card Make sure that the tuner card is enabl
113. en recreate your Internet connection to include a saved password and to be available to all users of the computer e If you connect to the Internet through a proxy server or a firewall then make sure that all ports are configured to allow connections by Media Center For more information contact your ISP system administrator If you are notified that the downloading of the Guide failed then do the following e If you connect by using dial up and want to use a new dial up connection then change your Internet connection settings Press the START Vas button on the remote select Settings select General and then select Set up Internet connection e Download the Guide manually Press START Maap select Settings select TV select Guide and then select Get Guide data If the downloading fails then change your Guide lineup Press START Caaf select Settings select TV select Guide and then select Change Guide lineup Lf Note The Get Guide data feature works only if you have set up your TV signal Press START Caaf select Settings select TV and then select Set up TV signal Related topics Use the New Connection Wizard to set up an Internet connection for Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 52 My AOL connection does not disconnect after Guide information is downloaded If you use an AOL connection as your default Internet connection then the connection might not be automatically disconnected afte
114. enter does not log you out of Windows Scheduled TV recordings still take place Related topics Use Media Center and other programs at the same time 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 18 Media Center global settings Make Media Center the default CD player or DVD player Restore the default media settings for Windows Volume settings in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 19 Volume settings in Media Center When you use the remote to turn up the volume in Media Center you are turning up the master volume for the entire Windows system You can gain access to the master volume by using Control Panel For more information about working with volume controls see Help and Support Center Warning If you turn up the volume and then turn off the computer then the system volume might be very loud when you reboot the computer You might want to turn down the volume when you are finished using Media Center to play media Related topics Turn on or turn off Media Center sounds 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 20 Make Media Center the default CD player or DVD player When you are using Media Center CDs or DVDs play automatically but you can also set Media Center to play CDs or DVDs automatically regardless of whether you are using Media Center at the time 1 Close Media Center 2 Insert a CD or DVD in the drive A dialog box appear
115. etween words press the 0 button on the remote 2 When you find the character you want press the ENTER button on the remote Continue until the search term is entered or until the search has narrowed the results enough so that you can select the item that you are looking for Tip You can make your search faster by entering less information Try entering only the last name of the artist you are looking for or only a keyword from a TV show For example if you are looking for The Late Show and enter The the search might give you The 5 Wheel and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in addition to The Late Show But if you enter only Late then the search gives you fewer results making the show easier to find Related topics Remote commands in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 32 Media Center remote control commands By using the following Remote Control commands in Media Center you can quickly accomplish many common tasks My TV remote control commands My Music remote control commands Radio remote control commands My Pictures remote control commands My Videos remote control commands DVD remote control commands 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 33 My TV remote control commands The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in My TV For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Go to the Guide listings
116. file 1l Connect your printer according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 3 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then select Printers and Faxes 4 Right click the printer you want to work with and then click Properties 5 On the General tab type MCE Default over the printer name To use a networked printer If you are using a networked printer then you can change some print settings by modifying your printer preferences 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then select Printers and Faxes 3 Right click the printer you want to work with and then click Properties Lf Note If you do not create a printer profile then pictures are printed to the default printer for your computer Related topics Print a picture 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 422 Touch up a picture Media Center can make basic touchups to your pictures You can fix red eye adjust contrast or rotate a picture You can preview and Save your changes 1 Select the picture you want to touch up 2 Press the MORE INFO button on the remote 3 Select Fix picture Media Center analyzes your picture and makes the changes 4 Select Red eye or Contrast 5 To cancel specific changes select Red eye or Contrast 6 Select Save to make your changes final
117. firmly connected to this outlet The other end must be firmly connected to your set top box Verify that you have a live TV signal If the cable is firmly connected and you still have no TV signal try connecting the end of the cable to a TV If TV images appear when the cable is connected to a TV then the TV tuner card in your computer might not be working correctly If the TV tuner card is not working then contact the hardware manufacturer If you do not use a set top box 1 Make sure that the TV signal cable is connected firmly at both ends Make sure that you have a live TV signal If the cable is firmly connected and you still have no TV signal then try connecting the end of the cable to a TV If TV images appear when the cable is connected to a TV then the TV tuner card in your computer might not be working correctly If the tuner card is not working then contact the hardware manufacturer For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 76 Troubleshoot choosing the set top box brand If you cannot locate your set top box brand in the list during Setup then your set top box might be mislabeled or it might be labeled with more than one brand name The following are some tips to help you identify the brand of your set top box e Look for brand name labels on all six
118. for the shows that air but Guide information is not available To record a show manually on a channel without Guide data 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Add recording 4 Under Create a custom recording with select Channel and time 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus For detailed information on each option go to Record by channel and time 6 Select Add title if you would like to name the manual recording Enter letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote to name the recording and then select Save 7 Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the TV Settings menu Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Related topics Use standby mode Add missing channels to the Guide lineup 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 256 The channel does not match the correct TV network in the Guide If a few channel numbers are not displaying the correct network and related program information in the Guide then you can edit channel listings However if several channels are incorrect then you might want to change to an entirely different Guide lineup To edit channel numbers 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Selec
119. full screen mode Related topics Transport controls in Media Center Show the Media Center menu bar 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 16 Use Media Center and other programs at the same time You can work in programs like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel while using Media Center to watch TV or listen to music Press the START Ta button on the remote at any time to start Media Center in full screen mode 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Restore 2 Using the mouse click the resize handle in the lower right corner of the Media Center window and then resize Media Center 3 Start the program you want to use Tip To maximize the media that is playing while you are using other programs switch to full screen mode before you resize Media Center You can also minimize Media Center When you minimize Media Center the audio still plays from any media that you have playing To stop the currently playing media press the STOPH button on the remote 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize Related topics Watch a TV show in full screen mode Keep the Media Center window always on top 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 17 Close Media Center 1 Press the START EM button on the remote 2 In the upper right corner of the screen select the Close button and then press the OK button on the remote Lf Note Closing Media C
120. ge 240 Change settings for My TV Change Recorder settings Change Guide settings Change the settings for the TV signal Change the TV audio settings Turn off the automatic start of TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 241 Change Recorder settings Change storage settings for Recorded TV Change the recording default settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 242 Change storage settings for Recorded TV In storage settings you can indicate which drive and how much of that drive is allocated for Recorded TV storage You can also change the default quality setting for each recording 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Recorder 4 Select Recorder storage 5 Use the buttons on the screen to bring the recorder storage setting selections into focus Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Record on drive Select which drive Media Centers stores Recorded TV on For Recorded TV storage Media Center does not support removable drives network drives or drives with less than 5GB of disk space Disk allocation Set the percentage of the storage drive which Media Center can use to store Recorded TV Recorded TV never uses more space than you have allocated Recording quality Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality Fair Good Better or Best The i
121. ges Related topics Set advanced rating limits for TV viewing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 288 Set advanced rating limits for TV viewing You can use Advanced TV Ratings to establish additional rating limits for the specific content categories of Fantasy Violence FV Suggestive Dialogue D Offensive Language L Sexual Content S and Violence V 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental control 4 When prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select TV ratings Lf Note The TV ratings button does not appear on the Parental Control menu if your V chip decoder is not installed 6 Set the rating limit for TV and then select Advanced 7 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the rating limit for each content category Lf Note The rating limit you select for each content category cannot exceed that of the global TV rating limit that you set on the previous TV ratings menu Press OK when you have completed your changes 8 Select Save to apply your changes and close Advanced TV ratings Lf Note Select Cancel to close the page without saving changes 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 289 Set rating limits for TV movies 1 Press the START Wad button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental control 4 When
122. gged in to your PC Check the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver Tuner not found internal tuner card The tuner card might not be installed enabled or have updated drivers Ensure that the tuner is installed to your computer Enable the tuner card in Windows Device Manager Check the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver Tuner in use The tuner might be in use by another application Close all other media applications that are using the tuner and then try again to play Live TV Recorded TV or a video file Tuner error invalid TV format The tuner hardware does not support the TV format for the country selected Ensure that the correct country is selected in the Control Panel settings Check the hardware documentation for information on which TV formats are supported by the tuner card in your computer Tuner error general error Media Center is unable to tune to the channel requested Restart Media Center Restart the computer Video error The video decoder is in use by another application Close all other media applications that are using the decoder and then try again play Live TV Recorded TV or a video file Video error The video decoder is corrupt or missing Restart Media Center Restart the computer Check the hardware documentation for information on how to reinstall the decoder Audio error tThe audio card is not installed enabled or does not ha
123. hat modify the behavior of the mouse and keyboard e Programs that enable people to type by using a mouse or their voice e Word or phrase prediction software that enable users to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes e Alternative input devices such as single switch or puff and sip devices for people who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard Upgrading If you use assistive technology before you upgrade either your software or hardware be sure to contact your assistive technology vendor to check compatibility with products on your computer Your assistive technology vendor can also help you learn how to adjust your settings to optimize compatibility with your version of Windows or other Microsoft products 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 180 Customer service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing If you are deaf or hard of hearing complete access to Microsoft product and customer services is available through a text telephone TTY TDD service Customer service You can contact Microsoft Sales Information Center on a text telephone by dialing 800 892 5234 between 6 30 AM and 5 30 PM Pacific time Monday through Friday excluding holidays Technical assistance For technical assistance in the United States you can contact Microsoft Product Support Services on a text telephone at 800 892 5234 between 6 00 AM and 6 00 PM Pacific time Monday through Friday excluding holidays In Canada dial 905
124. have completed all your changes select Save to save changes and return to Radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 358 Automatically sort FM radio presets 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Select Settings 3 Select Auto Sort to sort the radio presets in numerical order Lf Note When you select Auto Sort the list is sorted in either ascending or descending numerical order depending on how the list was sorted when you first went to the screen 4 Select Save to save changes and return to Radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 359 Listen to Internet radio 1 Press the START Vaa button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Select Internet 3 Select one of the Internet radio Web links from the list Lf Note The Internet button appears in Radio only if one or more Internet radio Web links have been installed Go to Online Spotlight to check whether there are Internet radio Web links that you can download and use in Media Center press START Caaf and then select Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 360 Troubleshoot Radio FM radio does not play Media Center does not detect any FM radio stations in Seek mode Why does my FM receiver find more tunable stations than Media Center FM radio stopped playing unexpectedly I cannot fast forward or rewind FM radio FM radio does not pause
125. have impaired vision For people who are blind or have impaired vision Media Center supports many of the accessibility features in Windows XP However Media Center has some limitations when you use High Contrast or some text to speech tools and screen magnifiers In addition if you adjust the cursor blink rate or cursor width in Windows Settings then the changes will not be displayed in Media Center Use the following links for information about each feature High Contrast Text to speech tools Screen magnifiers Descriptive Video Service The accessibility tools that ship with Media Center are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with more advanced functionality for daily use For information about accessibility products and accessibility aids for Windows XP operating systems see the accessibility page on the Microsoft Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 155 High Contrast By using High Contrast you can specify that Windows XP use specific colors and fonts for easy reading however Media Center can display only two appearance schemes So when you turn on High Contrast in Windows XP and then open Media Center Media Center automatically associates either High Contrast White or High Contrast Black with the scheme selection made in Windows XP Note The two High Contrast appearance schemes in Media Center h
126. he mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click Control Panel 3 In Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 4 Click Adjust the system volume 5 On the Volume tab under Speaker settings click Advanced 6 In the speaker setup list select 5 1 surround sound speakers 7 Click Apply and then click OK to close the dialog box 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 389 The DVD video is distorted or does not play This might occur if you have installed third party DVD player software Remove the third party software to correct the problem This might also occur if your DVD drive has been disabled Check to make sure that your DVD ROM drive is enabled For information about how to enable your DVD ROM drive see Help and Support Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 390 DVD has a different region code and won t play Some DVDs are encoded for playback only in certain regions For example a DVD that is region coded for Japan may not play back if you are in the United States It is possible to change the region code on your PC but this is not recommended To learn about changing the region code on your DVD drive refer to the documentation that came with your computer 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 391 DVD audio options are unavailable If you are unable to adjust your DVD audio settings you might not have a
127. he mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Accessibility and then click Narrator For information about how to use Narrator in Windows XP and Media Center search for Narrator under Accessibility in Help and Support Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 157 Screen magnifiers Media Center supports Magnifier and other screen magnifiers that work with DirectX Magnifier is a display utility program in Windows XP that makes the screen more readable for users who have impaired vision Magnifier creates a separate window that displays a magnified portion of your screen To open Magnifier 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Accessibility and then click Magnifier For information about how to use Magnifier in Windows XP and Media Center search for Magnifier under Accessibility in Help and Support Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 158 Descriptive Video Service If Descriptive Video Service DVS is available for TV in your region then you can activate DVS by switching to the Secondary Audio Program SAP channel in TV Settings SAP might contain an additional voice track that has voiceover commentary DVS or foreign language interpretation To switch to the S
128. he remote and then select My Music 2 Select Settings 3 Select one of the following options e Beginning and end of song song information appears at the beginning and end of each song e Always song information appears at all times e Never song information does not appear 4 Select Save to save the new setting and return to My Music Lf Note To save changes to visualization settings you must select Save before leaving Visualization Settings To return to My Music without saving changes select Cancel 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 325 Add songs and audio files to the Media Library Add music to the Media Library Copy an audio CD Buy music online Manage audio files in the Media Library Get licenses for music in the Media Library Acquire licenses automatically for music Acguire a license manually Provide a unique ID to content providers 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 326 Copy an audio CD 1 Press the START E button on the remote 2 Insert a CD into the CD ROM drive The CD plays automatically Lf Note If you have other media playing when you insert the CD then Media Center asks whether you want to play the CD If you decide to listen to the CD later then you can find it in the Recent Music list on the My Music page press START Tag and then select My Music 3 Select Copy CD Beginning with the first track listed Media Center copies the CD
129. he shows in the series that you wish to record You can also limit the series recording to a single channel at any time or to a specific channel and specific time Daily recording limit Available only when you record a series Select either No limit or Once per day to determine the number of recordings in a series that can be made each day Keep up to Select the number of shows in a series that are stored in Recorded TV at one time You can choose to store from one to ten episodes or AS many as possible The recorder stores only up to the limit that you indicate Keep Select how long to keep each recorded show on the hard disk Until space needed Until I delete Until I watch or Latest recordings For more information on Keep settings go to Use the Keep setting Quality Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality Fair Good Better or Best The image quality determines how large the file size is on the hard disk For example the default option of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk Start You can choose to begin recording On time or five ten or fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time of the show If you have two recordings scheduled back to back and add to the start time of the second One then a recording conflict occurs Stop You can choose to stop recording On time or five minutes to three hourspalger 225 the schedul
130. ic and the Contents Search or Index tab F6 Select the next hyperlink or hidden text TAB Select the previous hyperlink or hidden text SHIFT TAB Perform the action for Show All Hide All hyperlink or hidden text ENTER Display the Options menu to access any Help toolbar command ALT O Hide or show the pane containing the Contents Search and Index tabs ALT O and then press T Display the previously viewed topic ALT O and then press B Display the next topic in a previously displayed sequence of topics ALT O and then press F Return to the specified home page ALT O and then press H Stop the Help window from opening a Help topic useful if you want to stop a Web page from downloading ALT O and then press S Open the Internet Options dialog box for Microsoft Internet Explorer where you can change accessibility settings ALT 0O and then press I Refresh the topic useful if you have linked to a Web page ALT O and then press R Print all topics in a book or print a selected topic only ALT O and then press P Close the Help window ALT F4 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 152 Media Center features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing People who are deaf or hard of hearing can configure Media Center to display Closed Captioning for My TV or DVD However Media Center does not support the SoundSentry ShowSounds and sound schemes features that are enabled elsewhere in Windows XP The accessibili
131. icrosoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 401 Rotate a picture You can rotate a picture clockwise or counterclockwise in 90 degree increments 1 Select the picture you want to rotate 2 Press the MORE INFO button on the remote 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select a Rotate button Lf Note Not all pictures can be rotated If your file is read only or in a format that cannot be rotated then the rotate buttons do not work You might need to use a photo editing program to rotate the image 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 402 Browse to pictures stored on other media Browse digital photos directly from the device on which they are stored Media Center can recognize the removable media 1 Insert media into the appropriate slot on the computer or memory reader A message asks what you want to do 2 Select View Pictures If you have already installed the media or the message has timed out then you can go to the picture files 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Other media The directory and drive name for example G appear on the screen 3 Select the directory that contains your picture files and then work with your picture files as usual Lf Note Make sure that you have inserted the media correctly or that the media device is connected to the computer Related topics Work with removable media 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation A
132. ide H REWIND Return to the current time slot in the listings GUIDE and then select All on now Tip When you first go to the Guide TV tips appear at the bottom of the screen to help you learn how to use the Guide After you have learned how to use the Guide you can turn off the tips in General Settings under Notifications Related topics Select a show listed in the Guide Turn on or turn off onscreen tips 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 200 Filter the Guide by a category Guide filtering is available in the United States and Canada only 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 While in the Guide press GUIDE a second time A list of filter categories appears 3 Select a category and then press the OK button on the remote The channels that contain shows within that category appear 4 Press GUIDE to return from a filtered Guide view to the current time slot listing all the channels Related topics Select a show listed in the Guide Browse the Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 201 View the lineup for a single channel 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Select the channel identifier to view the listings for that channel 3 To browse through the channel listings do one of the following To Jump directly to a specific single channel listing Scroll to the next or previous single channel listing Scroll up or scroll down one item at a
133. ifferent transition settings for your slide show animated cross fade and none l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Select the transition you want to use Select this transition To Animated Zoom and pan across image and then fade into the next image Cross fade Fade out between images None Go directly to the next image 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 412 Set the background color 1 Press the START al button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Press the DOWN ARROW button on the remote to scroll to Slide show background color The selected color is the color of the border around any photos that do not fill the screen 4 Select the button on the screen and then press OK to scroll through the list 5 Select Save Related topics Show pictures in subfolders during a slide show Adjust settings for a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 413 Run a continuous slide show 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to go to the folder that contains the pictures you want to view in a slide show 3 Press the PLAY F button on the remote Lf Note The default Microsoft Windows screensaver does not start while the slide show is running If you pause the slide show then the default screensaver starts as usual
134. ight not play in Media Center for one of the following reasons e The file is not in a supported file format e The file might be corrupted e The file might be on a network location that is not currently available e You might have pressed the STOP W button or PAUSE Il button on the remote To restart the music press the PLAY F button on the remote e Your computer might not have an updated license to play the file Media Center will prompt you to acquire a license before you can begin playing the file Related topics About content protection for My Music Supported music file formats I cannot hear the music that is playing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 338 Album information appears incorrectly or album information does not appear With your permission Media Center automatically downloads available album information from the Internet when you copy or play a CD in the CD ROM drive If no album information appears then you might not be connected to the Internet or have not authorized Media Center and Windows Media Player to automatically download the information If the album information is incorrect then you can modify it in Windows Media Player To authorize Media Center to automatically download music information 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Privacy 4 Select Settings 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the b
135. ile is compressed Repeated changing and saving of files can result in a reduction in picture quality To ensure you have the best possible picture refer to the documentation that came with the digital camera or image capture device Related topics Supported image file types 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 429 Changes to picture files can not be saved There are a number of reasons your picture might not be saved including file corruption insufficient disk space on your computer or the file is set to read only Try using a photo editing program to save the program or check the picture file properties Related topics Supported image file types 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 430 About My Pictures In My Pictures you can view your pictures individually or as a slide show You can sort pictures by name or by date And you can browse your pictures by using the remote or the keyboard When viewing a photo you can press the MORE INFO button on the remote to rotate a picture print a photo or see information about a picture Pictures can be stored in the My Pictures folder on the computer or on other media such as CompactFlash or a CD ROM Each user has a My Pictures folder that only the user can access however you can share pictures between users by storing the pictures in the Shared Pictures folder In Settings you can control the transitions between pictures in a slid
136. image Related topics Transport controls in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 191 Skip ahead in a TV show If live TV has been paused for a length of time or you are watching recorded TV then you can press the SKIP Mi button on the remote to advance 29 seconds ahead into the TV buffer You can repeatedly skip forward but only until you reach the end of the buffer To advance to the end of the recorded show or the TV buffer press and hold SKIP M Lf Note You can control the TV image with the transport control buttons on the remote while you are watching TV in full screen mode or when the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page is selected gt Tip If you press the PAUSE Il button on the remote and then press SKIP then the video image advances forward frame by frame Related topics Transport controls in Media Center Watch TV frame by frame 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 192 Use instant replay Press the REPLAY button on the remote to go back 7 seconds in live TV or recorded TV You can repeatedly jump back with the instant replay option but only to the beginning of the TV buffer or recorded show To advance to the beginning of the recorded show or TV buffer press and hold REPLAY H Lf Note You can control the TV image with the transport control buttons on the remote while you are watching TV in full screen mode or when the inse
137. imized Media Center for use with a TV then High Contrast does not work in Media Center To turn off the TV setting in Media Center 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Appearance 4 Under Optimize display for select TV and then select Save 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 166 Closed Captioning does not work Media Center displays Closed Captioning that has been supplied by the TV service provider on one of the captioning channels If Closed Captioning does not work for a specific TV show then Closed Captioning might not be available for that show or you might need to select a different captioning channel To select a different captioning channel l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Audio 4 Under Captioning select a different captioning channel and then select Save 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 167 My screen reader does not work in Media Center Media Center supports Narrator and other screen readers that work with Active Accessibility 2 0 If your screen reader does not work with Active Accessibility 2 0 then it will not work in Media Center The accessibility tools that ship with Media Center are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with
138. ing channels to begin recording a show The automatic behavior that some set top boxes have affects Media Center s ability to control the set top box When Media Center tunes to a channel that is not part of your TV service package the set top box might instead Change to a default channel Display an onscreen error e Remain on the last viewed channel Change to the closest viewable channel In all cases the set top box performs a default action that Media Center cannot detect and causes Media Center to get out of sync and record the wrong channel Lf Note In the case of an onscreen error no further channel navigation for recording TV is possible until you take action with the set top box remote The error might cause several incorrect recordings if you are away from your computer and unable to correct the problem immediately To prevent Media Center from trying to access and record channels that you do not subscribe to you should turn off the channels that are not included in your television service package To turn on or turn off channels in the Guide lineup 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channels that you want to show or hide As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel 6 Select or clear the check box next to each channel When
139. ingle artist If an album in the Media Library is a compilation of various artists then those artists are listed individually Lf Note To view the album s cover art by album title select View by Cover To view a list of only album titles select View by list 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 299 Browse My Music by song 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Songs The Songs list displays all the songs in the Media Library in alphabetical order 3 To locate a specific song in the Media Library and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using the numeric keypad on the remote Tip To listen to all the songs in the Media Library in alphabetical order select Play To listen to all the songs in the Media Library in random order select Shuffle Related topics Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 300 Browse My Music by genre You can view all songs or albums for a specific genre such as rock classical or heavy metal l Press the START Tai button on the remote and then
140. inimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs and then click Set Program Access and Defaults 3 Select Custom and then click the down arrow button to expand that option 4 Under Choose a default media player select the check box next to Enable access to this program for Media Center Radio When the box is selected Radio appears on the Media Center Start menu when the box is cleared Radio does not appear Related topics I cannot find FM radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 369 I cannot find Internet radio The Internet button appears in Radio only if one or more Internet radio Web links have been installed If you cannot find Internet radio in Radio then try downloading the Web link again Lf Note Go to Online Spotlight to check whether there are Internet radio Web links that you can download and use in Media Center press the START E button on the remote and then select Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 370 The Internet radio stations are not the same in Media Center as they are in Media Player Media Center displays Internet radio that has been designed for Media Center only Go to Online Spotlight to check whether there are Internet radio Web links you can download and use in Media Center press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporati
141. ins playing Media Center automatically displays the item on the Now Playing page in My Music The items on the Now Playing page continue to play until each item has been played or you select a new item from My Music You can play the music in shuffled order or repeat the list of music indefinitely Related topics Go to the Now Playing page in My Music Repeat the music on the Now Playing page Play music in shuffled order Play a visualization Add or remove a visualization collection Display or hide song information during visualizations Buy music online 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 319 Go to the Now Playing page in My Music The Now Playing page appears automatically when you select a song album artist genre or playlist to play If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window Lf Note To display the current song playing and the cover art for the album that contains the song select View Song To see the current song playing in the list of songs selected to play select View Tracks 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 320 Repeat the music on the Now Playing page You can play the list of music on the Now Playing page in a repeating loop To turn on the Repeat function 1l To go to the Now Playing p
142. ith the Copy protect music check box selected in Windows Media Player settings By using this option all the tracks you copy are protected files and licenses are issued at the same time If you have not already selected this option in Windows Media Player and attempt to copy a CD in Media Center you will be prompted to turn on or turn off this option at that time For additional information on content protection for music files go to Windows Media Player Help Related topics Provide a unique ID to content providers Acquire licenses automatically for music Acquire a license manually Manage audio files in the Media Library A music file does not play 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 343 About information for album title artist name and genre Media Center reads and displays information about your music files from the Media Library Album artist name track artist name album title and genre information is downloaded from the Internet with your permission when you play or copy a CD to your computer or when you download a file from the Internet You can also manually modify album information or add subgenres for your music in the Media Library in Windows Media Player Related topics Manage audio files in the Media Library Add songs and audio files to the Media Library Supported music file formats About My Music in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 344 Supp
143. l controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 287 Set rating limits for TV viewing 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental control 4 When prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select TV ratings Lf Note The TV ratings button does not appear on the Parental Control menu if your V chip decoder is not installed 6 Use the remote to make your TV rating selections Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Turn on or turn off TV blocking Select or clear the check box next to Turn on TV blocking When the box is selected TV shows that exceed the selected rating level are blocked Block or unblock unrated programs Select or clear the check box next to Block unrated programs When the box is selected TV shows that do not have a rating or do not have V chip information in the TV signal are blocked Set the maximum allowed TV rating Use the arrow buttons and the CH PG and CH PG buttons to select the rating that cannot be exceeded for normal TV viewing Select TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA or None block all rated shows For more information see TV ratings Change advanced TV ratings Selecting Advanced takes you to the Advanced TV Ratings screen 7 Select Save to apply your changes and close TV ratings Lf Note Select Cancel to close the page without saving chan
144. l space needed If there is no available disk space then the recording is deleted to make room for any new recordings Until I delete The recording is kept until you choose to delete it Too many recordings with the Keep setting of Until I delete could fill up available disk space and cause future shows to not be recorded Until I watch The recording is kept until you watch it Once watched it is kept until space is needed for new recordings Too many shows with the Keep setting of Until I watch could fill up available disk space and cause future recordings to not be recorded For 1 week The recording stays on the hard disk for one week even after you have watched it After a week is up the recording is kept until space is needed for new recordings Latest recordings Series Only Media Center records the latest episodes of your series deleting older episodes of the same series whether you have watched them or not Media Center stores the number of recordings you might have specified in the Keep up to setting Related topics Use Advanced Record settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 224 Change recording settings for a scheduled recording If you have already selected a TV show to record but would like to change the settings for Keyword record one time show or series recording then you can do so in the Record Settings menu The options for Advanced Record and Record Settings are the same l Pre
145. leshoot changing channels 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 74 Set up Media Center to work with my satellite TV signal Media Center needs to be configured in a particular way in order to work with signals from some satellite TV signal providers like DISH Network and Bell ExpressVu 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select Set up TV signal and then select Next 3 Select Satellite and then select Next 4 Proceed through the wizard and when you reach the Choose Number of Digits screen select Three digits and then select Next 5 On the How Do You Change Channels screen select No I just enter the channel number 6 Proceed through the wizard and then make sure you follow the directions on the Identify Set top Box Remote screen 7 Complete the wizard 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 75 Troubleshoot detecting your TV signal Use the following steps to find out why a video preview does not appear on the Choose Your TV Signal screen If you use a set top box l Make sure that the set top box is turned on and tuned to a channel you receive Make sure that the TV signal cable is connected firmly at both ends Cable satellite and rooftop antenna signals most likely enter your home by way of a wall outlet If you are not sure of where this outlet is in your home then contact your TV signal provider One end of the cable must be
146. lity features in Media Center Media Center keyboard shortcuts Remote commands in Media Center Media Center features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing Media Center features for people who are blind or have impaired vision Media Center features for people who have a mobility impairment Accessibility features in Media Center Help 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 142 Media Center keyboard shortcuts When using Media Center you can use the shortcut keys as an alternative to the mouse or remote control By using the following keyboard shortcuts in Media Center you can quickly accomplish many common tasks Navigation keyboard shortcuts Audio control keyboard shortcuts My TV keyboard shortcuts My Music keyboard shortcuts Radio keyboard shortcuts My Pictures keyboard shortcuts My Videos keyboard shortcuts DVD keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 143 Navigation keyboard shortcuts To Press Open Media Center or return to the Media Center Start menu Windows Key ALT ENTER Close Media Center ALT F4 Accept the selection ENTER Go back to the previous screen BACKSPACE Go to the first item in a list HOME Go to the last item in a list END Go to the next page PAGE DOWN Go to the previous page PAGE UP Move left right up or down ARROW KEYS Go in and go out of windowed mode ALT ENTER 2000 2003 Microsoft C
147. ll rights reserved Page 403 Zoom in or pan across a picture You can zoom in and pan across pictures You can use the zoom feature when viewing single pictures or during a slide show After you zoom in you can use the arrow buttons on the remote to pan across the picture In full screen mode select the picture you want to view and then press the OK button on the remote To Press OK on the remote Magnify 150 One time Magnify 225 Two times Return to normal size Three times 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 404 Turn on or turn off photo captions A caption displays the file name or title and the date the file was created or modified whichever date is first 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Select or clear the Show caption check box by pressing the OK button on the remote 4 Select Save For more information about modifying information associated with a file see Help and Support Center Related topics Work with picture files Play audio during a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 405 Use shortcuts to view pictures in folders other than My Pictures or Shared Pictures 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click My Pictures If you want to create the shortcut in Shared Pictures then go to the
148. loaded Guide listings as well as information about the Microsoft TV Listings service provider 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select About Guide data Information about the current Guide listings appears 5 To return to Guide Settings press the BACK button on the remote Related topics Download Guide listings manually 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 207 Record TV Record the show that you are watching Record from the Guide Record from Search Record by keyword Record by channel and time Remove a show from the recording schedule Use advanced record settings Manage Recorded TV Use standby mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 208 Record the show that you are watching While watching TV in full screen mode or when you have selected the inset window or Now Playing window in the My TV home page press the RECORD button on the remote to begin recording the current show To confirm that your selection is being recorded the record icon appears Media Center records the remainder of the current show Press the STOP W button on the remote to stop recording before the end of the show Select Yes if you want to stop recording or select No if you want to continue recording Lf Note If Guide information is not available when you try to record a show then the Manual Record screen appears so that
149. mage quality determines how large the file size is on the hard disk For example the default option of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk Maximum recording time Displays the total recording time possible The maximum recording time is computed based on your disk allocation drive size and default record quality selections Unused recording time Displays the actual amount of recording time currently available on the drive that you selected The unused recording time is computed based on your disk allocation drive size and default record quality selections minus disk space currently in use 7 Once you have completed your selections select Save to apply the settings and return to the Recorder Settings page 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 243 Change the recording default settings When you change the default recorder settings you change the settings that Media Center uses for every scheduled recording Lf Note If you just want to change the settings for a single scheduled recording then use Advanced Record or Record Settings l Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Recorder 4 Select Recording defaults 5 Use the buttons on the screen to bring your selections into focus Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Keep Select how long
150. manually enter the frequency or tune directly to a station with a weak signal then Media Center plays the station If you use Seek mode however Media Center might bypass the weak Signal For the best results make sure that the cable or radio antenna is attached to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception Refer to your hardware documentation for the preferred hardware arrangement If the FM radio signal is still weak then please contact your computer manufacturer for more information Alternatively your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the correct driver is installed To quickly determine whether your tuner card is working make sure TV works in My TV To troubleshoot further refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 363 Why does my FM receiver find more tunable stations than Media Center Media Center does not tune to a radio frequency that has weak signal or that is not broadcast in stereo For the best results make sure that the cable or radio antenna is attached to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception Refer to your hardware documentation for the preferred hardware arrangement If the FM radio signal is still weak then please contact your computer manufacturer for more information Alternatively your computer might be having trouble with the tuner c
151. media services such as cable television and satelli television Hage 458 Back to Top remote sensor The device that receives InfraRed IR signals from other devices like a remote control Remote sensors could be peripheral devices or could also be built into either computers or monitors removable media Any type of storage that is not permanently attached to the computer This includes CompactFlash memory stick wireless drives and other portable storage media Back to Top thumbnail A reduced image of a graphic used to display multiple images at once transport controls Transport controls are used to play pause fast forward rewind stop and record media or to change channels adjust the volume and mute the sound Transport controls are located both on screen in menu bar mode and on the remote control TV service provider The analog digital or cable TV provider that you subscribe to for your television service TV signal cable A coaxial or RF cable that connects the source of the cable satellite or rooftop TV signal to the TV or computer Back to Top video capture device An add on device for digitizing video images for use on a computer Back to Top 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 459
152. mmands in My Videos For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Press Play a video PLAY Stop a video E STOP Fast forward a video ad FAST FORWARD Rewind a video REWIND Pause a video il PAUSE Advance frame by frame while paused MH FAST FORWARD Go back frame by frame while paused 4 REWIND Advance to the end of a video H And hold SKIP FORWARD Go back to the beginning of a video H And hold SKIP BACK 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 38 DVD remote control commands The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in Play DVD For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Go to the DVD menu Play a DVD in the drive Stop DVD play Fast forward Rewind Pause Advance frame by frame while paused Go back frame by frame while paused Jump to the next chapter Advance to the end Jump to the beginning of the chapter Advance to beginning Press DVD MENU PLAY STOP FAST FORWARD REWIND PAUSE FAST FORWARD REWIND SKIP FORWARD And hold SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACK And hold SKIP BACK 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 39 Support for wide screen displays Change the aspect ratio of the display area Change the display resolution for wide screen display Adjust your display 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 40 Change the aspect ratio of
153. modify the image by using a photo editing program and then resaving the image in a supported file format The following common file types cannot be displayed in Media Center Hidden files Hidden files are not displayed in Media Center Animated GIFs Animated GIFs are not supported in Media Center Related topics Supported image file types Thumbnail does not show picture 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 426 Screensaver does not start while audio is playing You can change the setting in Windows Media Player to allow a screensaver to run during audio playback To change the settings in Windows Media Player 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar point to All Programs and then click Windows Media Player 3 Search in Windows Media Player Help for screen saver and follow the instructions 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 427 Picture cannot be fixed Media Center cannot fix all pictures If the picture is read only or in a format that the Fix picture feature cannot use then the picture is not fixed You might need to use a photo editing program to fix the picture Related topics Supported image file types 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 428 Picture quality is degraded When a file is changed and saved by using the Fix picture feature the f
154. more advanced functionality for daily use For information about accessibility products and accessibility aids for Windows XP operating systems see the accessibility page on the Microsoft Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 168 My screen magnifier does not work in Media Center Media Center supports Magnifier and other screen magnifiers that work with DirectX The accessibility tools that ship with Media Center are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with more advanced functionality for daily use For information about accessibility products and accessibility aids for Windows XP operating systems see the accessibility page on the Microsoft Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 169 SoundSentry does not work in Media Center Media Center does not support the SoundSentry feature in Windows XP If you have turned on SoundSentry located in Control Panel under Accessibility Options then SoundSentry will work elsewhere in Windows XP but not in Media Center To find out more about the features that Media Center does and does not support go to Media Center features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 170 ShowSounds does not work in Media Center Media Center does not support the ShowSounds feature i
155. mum of 30 minutes e Press the LIVE TV button on the remote and then press PLAY F to advance forward and watch live TV instead of watching the TV buffer Lf Note You can control the TV image with the transport control buttons on the remote while you are watching TV in full screen mode or when you select the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page Tip While TV is paused you can press the REPLAY button or SKIP M button on the remote to skip the TV image back or forward frame by frame Or press the FAST FORWARD button on the remote to advance forward in slow motion Related topics Transport controls in Media Center Watch TV in slow motion Watch TV frame by frame 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 188 Stop TV l Press the STOP W button on the remote to stop live TV or recorded TV To confirm that TV is stopped a message appears 2 To resume watching TV do one of the following e To resume watching TV where you left off select Resume on the screen or press the PLAY F button on the remote If you resume playing TV within 30 minutes of pressing STOP then Media Center starts playing TV where you left off If you stop TV for more than 30 minutes then Media Center automatically starts playing again e Press the LIVE TV button on the remote to advance forward and watch live TV instead of starting where you left off Lf Note You can control the TV image with the transport co
156. n country or language settings for your computer Edit channel numbers 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 78 Downloading failed for TV signal provider information If you were unable to successfully download TV signal provider information then do the following e Make sure you are connected to the Internet e Select Back and make sure that you entered the correct ZIP code or postal code In rare instances TV signal provider information might not be available for your area In this case contact your local TV signal provider for information Related topics Check the region country or language settings for your computer Edit channel numbers 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 79 Troubleshoot testing your set top box If your set top box does not appear to be working then do the following e Make sure that the power cord for the set top box is plugged in and that the set top box is turned on e Make sure that the remote sensor and IR control cable are correctly connected and that the end of the IR control cable that is affixed to the front of your set top box blinks when you press a button on the remote e Make sure that the IR control cable is still firmly affixed to the front of your set top box For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation Related topic
157. n Windows XP If you have turned on ShowSounds in Control Panel under Accessibility Options then ShowSounds will work elsewhere in Windows XP but not in Media Center To find out more about the features that Media Center does and does not support go to Media Center features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 171 Sound schemes do not work in Media Center Media Center does not support sound schemes in Windows XP If you have turned on a sound scheme in Control Panel under Accessibility Options then the sound scheme will work elsewhere in Windows XP but in Media Center To find out more about the features that Media Center does and does not support go to Media Center features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 172 Sticky Keys does not work in Media Center Media Center does not support the Sticky Keys feature in Windows XP If you have turned on Sticky Keys in Control Panel under Accessibility Options then Sticky Keys will work elsewhere in Windows XP but not in Media Center To find out more about the features that Media Center does and does not support go to Media Center features for people who have a mobility impairment 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 173 The cursor blink rate and cursor width display differently in Media Center The cursor blink rate
158. n about the Guide Read the Terms of Service for the Guide in Media Center Read the Guide privacy statement Read about the current Guide information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 204 Read the Terms of Service for the Guide in Media Center In order to be able to download and use the Guide information from the Microsoft TV listings service provider you must agree to the Terms of Service To agree or decline the Terms of Service go to Reset Guide lineup in Guide Settings To read the Terms of Service for the Guide 1 Press the START Caa button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Terms of Service 5 To return to Guide Settings press the BACK button on the remote Related topics Change the settings for the TV signal 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 205 Read the Guide privacy statement l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Privacy 4 Select Guide Privacy Statement 5 To return to Guide Settings press the BACK button on the remote Related topics Change the settings for the TV signal 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 206 Read about the current Guide information The About Guide data page displays information about the current listings in the Guide For example it displays the start date end date and end time for the down
159. n on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Set up Internet connection and then select Next 4 On the Download Method screen select Download when connected 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 55 Media Center cannot connect to the Internet and update Guide information If Media Center cannot connect to the Internet then do the following e Make sure that the user name and password that are saved with your Internet connection are valid e Make sure that the necessary connections are plugged in including network cables or phone cables If you are still having trouble connecting to the Internet to update Guide information then you can manually download Guide information Related topics Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 56 Set up your Internet connection In some instances Media Center might not know what connection to use in order to connect to the Internet and update Guide information Set up an Internet connection 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Set up Internet connection 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 57 There is no dial tone If Media Center cannot detect a dial tone then do the following e Make sure that your phone cable is connected to the modem in your comp
160. n you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore defaults to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 247 Add missing channels to the Guide lineup If Media Center is unable to find a Program Guide for your region or the Program Guide lineup is missing a few channels then you can add them in Add missing channels Guide data is not downloaded for added channels but you can schedule recordings and tune to added channels even without Guide data To add a missing channel 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Add missing channels 5 Select Add channel 6 Enter the name of the network for the missing channel by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then select Next 7 Enter the channel number by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then select Add If you enter a channel number that already exists in the lineup then you are asked to resolve the conflict or identify it as a shared channel 8 Select Done when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Lf Note Select the Delete button on the screen next to a channel that you added to delete that channel 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 248 Reset the Guide lineup The Guide lineup is selected in setup whe
161. n you identified your Program Guide package However if the Guide is displaying incorrect information or lists several channels that you do not subscribe to then you might try changing to a different Guide lineup in TV Settings To reset the Guide lineup 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Reset Guide lineup 5 Follow the directions on the screen to select a new Guide lineup Lf Note If you are unsure which program Guide to select then inspect your cable bill for more information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 249 Change the settings for the TV signal If you have moved to a new location or changed your TV signal provider or Program Guide package then you might need to set up the TV signal again To set up the TV signal 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Set up TV signal 4 Follow the directions on the screen to enter your new ZIP code or Postal Code and then select a new TV signal provider and TV Signal package 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 250 Change the TV audio settings In TV audio settings you can choose to view captions while watching TV or select an alternate audio channel when available To change your TV audio settings 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select
162. n you might have to contact your TV signal provider for more information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 90 Make sure your Program Guide information is updated Although it is highly recommended that you allow Media Center to update Guide information automatically you might choose another option To update Guide information manually l Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 3 Select TV 4 Select Guide 5 Select Get Guide data 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 91 Enter your ZIP code or postal code To set up your Guide information and a list of TV signal providers you must provide a ZIP code or postal code Only five digit ZIP codes for the United States and six character alphanumeric postal codes for Canada are supported Canadian postal codes must be entered without hyphens or spaces If information about TV signal providers does not download make sure that you have entered your ZIP code or postal code correctly If you are Sure it was entered correctly then Program Guide information for your specific ZIP code or postal code might not be available Try using a neighboring ZIP code or postal code or contact your TV signal provider for more information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 92 About the Terms of Service On the Terms of Servi
163. n you save digital videos from your camera Windows XP stores them in the My Videos folder by default You can share videos with others by storing them in the Shared Videos folders After your videos are organized you can view them by using Media Center You can also store videos that you downloaded from the Internet in the Shared Videos folder or My Videos folder In addition to video files that are stored on your computer you can use Media Center to work with video files that are stored on removable media Related topics Manage video files Supported video file formats 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 454 Manage video files by using shortcuts If you do not want to move or copy your videos into the My Videos folder or Shared Videos folder you can make shortcuts to the videos or to the folders that contain them For example your birthday party videos are stored in the C Videos BirthdayParty folder that you have created In the My Videos folder or the Shared Videos folder create a shortcut to C Videos BirthdayParty When you start Media Center and go to My Videos you are able to see the shortcuts to the folder that contains the videos that you want to see You can also create a shortcut directly to a specific video If you want to see C Photos BirthdayParty BirthdayCake mpg by using Media Center create a shortcut for the video file in the My Videos folder Related topics Use shortcuts to view videos
164. na the TV signal comes into your home from outside and then into a room by way of an outlet that is connected to a TV signal cable The cable is then connected in one of two ways to your computer e If your cable or satellite provider requires the use of a set top box then the TV signal cable connects to the set top box and another cable from the set top box connects to the computer Also an IR control cable plugs into the remote sensor with the other end affixed to the front of the set top box e If your cable or satellite provider does not require the use of a set top box then the TV signal cable plugs directly into the computer In the case of a set top antenna refer to your antenna documentation for information about how to connect your antenna to your PC 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 62 Choose a TV signal for use with Media Center You have four options when asked to choose a TV signal for use with Media Center e Cable or digital cable Select this option if your TV signal is provided by a cable TV signal provider e Satellite Select this option if your TV signal is provided through a satellite dish e Antenna Select this option if your TV signal is received through the use of an antenna This could be either a rooftop antenna or an antenna that is connected to and sits on top of your TV e No TV service at this time Select this option if you do not want to watch TV by using Media Center When
165. nd then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 328 Buy music online When you select Buy Music on the Now Playing page in My Music your Internet browser opens the Windows Media Web site On the Windows Media Web site you can listen to music samples or buy music by the artist or album you are listening to at the time You can also find out more information related to the music that you are listening to To go back to Media Center press the START Tai button on the remote or minimize your Internet browser Go to the Windows Media Web site 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 329 Acquire licenses automatically for music Just like in Windows Media Player you can allow Media Center to acquire licenses automatically for music by enabling the setting in Privacy Settings To acquire licenses automatically 1 Press the START E button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Privacy 4 Select Settings 5 Under Enhanced Playback select the check box next to Acquire licenses automatically for protected content Related topics About content protection for My Music Acquire a license manually Provide a unique ID to content providers 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 330 Acquire a license manually If you attempt to acce
166. nge the DVD viewing angle 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Press DVD MENU PLAY STOP FAST FORWARD REWIND PAUSE M PAUSE and then press FAST FORWARD 4 PAUSE and then press REWIND PAUSE and then press SKIP FORWARD PAUSE and then press SKIP BACKWARD CHANNEL CHANNEL SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACK RIGHT arrow or LEFT arrow Page 382 View more information about a DVD that is playing To view information about a DVD that is playing press the MORE INFO button on the remote Media Center displays the title of the DVD the title of the chapter that is playing the running time the current time the genre of the DVD and the rating if any The information appears for 30 seconds or until you press the MORE INFO button on the remote again 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 383 Set DVD defaults Set default DVD audio track Change DVD audio settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 384 Set Media Center as the default DVD player The first time you insert a DVD in the DVD ROM drive a dialog box asks you what you want Windows to do To set Media Center as the default DVD player l Click Play DVD Video using Media Center 2 Select the Always do the selected action check box and then click OK Lf Note Setting Media Center as the default DVD player applies to DVDs only If you want to use Media Center as the default
167. nge the font of the Help topics in the Help window then the change also affects the font when you view a Web page in Microsoft Internet Explorer Related topics Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window Change the text or color of the background in Help 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 163 Troubleshoot accessibility features in Media Center My computer s High Contrast setting displays differently in Media Center High Contrast does not work in Media Center Closed Captioning does not work My screen reader does not work in Media Center My screen magnifier does not work in Media Center SoundSentry does not work in Media Center ShowSounds does not work in Media Center Sound schemes do not work in Media Center Sticky Keys does not work in Media Center The cursor blink rate and cursor width display differently in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 164 My computer s High Contrast setting displays differently in Media Center Media Center displays only two High Contrast appearance schemes compared to the 36 schemes available elsewhere in Windows XP Media Center automatically associates either High Contrast White or High Contrast Black with the scheme selection in Windows XP 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 165 High Contrast does not work in Media Center If you have turned on High Contrast in Windows Settings and then opt
168. nnel and then changing to the channel you were trying to change to in the first place Related topics Set parental controls 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 88 Program Guide Media Center must have information about your TV signal to accurately update Guide information If you have a paid TV signal subscription but you are not sure who your TV signal provider is or what type of TV signal subscription you have then check the invoice from your TV signal provider for the necessary information Related topics Troubleshoot Download failed messages for the Program Guide 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 89 Troubleshoot Download failed messages for the Program Guide If Media Center is not able to download Guide information it might be for one of the following reasons e The correct TV signal provider or package was not selected e The correct ZIP code or postal code was not specified during Setup e Guide information is not available for the selected ZIP Code or postal code To change Guide settings 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Guide setup and then proceed through the wizard until you reach the page where you enter a ZIP code or postal code 5 Enter your ZIP code or postal code and then select Next 6 Select your TV signal provider If you are not sure which provider is yours the
169. nter failed to record 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 267 Media Center could not locate the channel to record If you are notified that Media Center did not record a show because it could not locate the channel then you might need to turn on the channel in Edit Guide listings and then reschedule the recording To turn on a channel in the Guide listings 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channels that you want to show or hide As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel 6 Select the check box next to the channel you want to turn on When the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide when the box is cleared the channel does not display 7 Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings page Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup To reschedule a recording 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote 2 Go to the TV show in the Guide and then press the RECORD button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 268 Media Center recorded the wrong show or channel If you receive your TV signal through a set top box then Media Center might encounter an error when chang
170. ntrol buttons on the remote while you are watching TV in full screen mode or when the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page is selected Related topics Transport controls in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 189 Fast forward TV Media Center has three fast forward speeds to control the TV image You can use fast forward only if live TV has been paused for a length of time or if you are watching recorded TV To advance at 3 times normal speed press the FAST FORWARD button on the remote one time Press FAST FORWARD Mra second or third time to increase the speed Lf Note If you press FAST FORWARD a fourth time then you cycle back to the normal viewing speed Tip Press the PLAY button on the remote to resume normal viewing speed or press the PAUSE Ill button to freeze the video image Related topics Transport controls in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 190 Rewind TV Media Center has three rewind speeds to control the TV image To rewind at 3 times normal speed press the REWIND 4 button on the remote one time Press REWIND 4 a second time or third time to increase the speed Lf Note If you press REWIND a fourth time then you cycle back to the normal viewing speed Tip Press the PLAY button on the remote to resume normal viewing speed or press the PAUSE II button on the remote to freeze the video
171. o the Internet and download when setting up your Internet connection for use with Media Center To specify a download method that is not fully automatic 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Set up Internet connection and then select Next 4 Select either Download when connected or Manual download Lf Note Media Center will have some changes in functionality if you do not connect regularly to update your Guide information Only a certain amount of Guide information is downloaded at a time so you must connect manually to keep your Guide information current While the amount of Guide information available for downloading varies by geographical location it is recommended that you download Guide information every three to four days If your Guide information becomes outdated then you cannot record by series or show You can still record manually Related topics Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information Record TV manually 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 48 Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information l Before starting Media Center connect to the Internet by using your usual method 2 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 3 Select TV 4 Select Guide 5 Select Get guide data Related topics Use the New Connection Wizard to set up an Internet connection for
172. o unblock the channel for up to two hours 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 291 About parental controls for My TV Media Center allows you to set limits to the rating level that you and your family can view for TV DVDs and movies The first time you use the parental control button in Settings you must set a 4 digit code before proceeding When attempting to play Recorded TV that exceeds the allowable rating limit you must enter a 4 digit code to unblock the show Parental controls use two different ratings systems Movie and DVD ratings are in accordance with the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA scale while TV shows are rated according to the TV rating system To support show blocking a V chip decoder must be installed Check with your computer manufacturer to make sure that the parental controls feature is supported Media Center allows you to block shows by using the ratings decoder from the TV broadcast signal However the rating information that you view in the Guide is downloaded from the Internet and displayed for informational purposes In rare cases the Guide rating might not match the rating information received over the TV broadcast signal Related topics Parental control limits for TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 292 My Music Browse My Music Search My Music by title or keyword Play music Add songs and audio files to the Media Library
173. oft Corporation All rights reserved Page 97 About the remote sensor The remote sensor is the device that receives infrared IR signals from the remote Depending on the type of your computer the remote sensor could be a small peripheral device that plugs into your computer or a device that is built into your computer or monitor To find out what type of remote sensor you have refer to your hardware documentation Remote sensors receive IR signals best under the following conditions e The remote must be used within 10 feet of the remote sensor e A direct unobstructed line of sight must be between the remote and the remote sensor e No direct natural lighting or no direct artificial lighting must be shining on the remote sensor 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 98 About setting the remote control signal speed You must optimize the speed at which the remote s signals are interpreted Incorrectly setting the speed might make channel changing seem either sluggish or too sensitive If you find that the remote control signal speed seems either too fast or too slow after setting up the speed you can change the signal speed l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Set up TV signal and then proceed through the screens 4 On the screens where speed is detected follow the onscreen directions 5 Complete the Setup process Related topics Abou
174. on All rights reserved Page 340 My CD does not play A CD might not start automatically if the AutoPlay feature is turned off in Windows settings To change AutoPlay settings in Windows 1 Press the START Vas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click My Computer 3 Right click the drive you use to play CDs and then click Properties 4 Select the AutoPlay tab and then follow the instructions on the screen Related topics Make Media Center the default CD player or DVD player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 341 About My Music in Media Center My Music takes full advantage of the power of Windows Media Player by adding an interface through which you can enjoy digital music by using the remote control Use the remote to copy audio files from a CD or browse and play the audio files you organized in Windows Media Player In the Recent Music page view a list of the music you played most recently You can also browse by artist album playlist song or genre Select the inset window to go to the Now Playing page and see what is currently playing While listening to music you can play stop pause and fast forward the music You can also change to a new track by pressing the SKIP M button on the remote or the REPLAY H button on the remote Make listening to music more interactive by viewing the album s cover art or playing a visualization or
175. on All rights reserved Page 371 There is a download message or page message when I select one of my Internet radio Web links If you select an Internet radio station and there is a download message or page message then either the Web page is not available or the Web page location has been changed If you encounter this message then try the following e Make sure that your Internet connection is working Refresh the Web page If that does not work then select the BACK button on the remote and then select the Internet radio station again If the problem persists then try reinstalling the station For further troubleshooting information go to the Web site from which the Internet radio station was installed Lf Note Go to Online Spotlight to check whether there are Internet radio Web links that you can download and use in Media Center press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 372 About Radio In Media Center you can enjoy FM radio in Media Center and control playback with the remote control While listening to FM radio you can pause play stop skip forward or skip back in the audio stream At any time you can change to a different station by tuning to a specific frequency seeking the next available station or selecting a radio preset Lf Note FM radio is only available in Media Center if your computer has a tuner card that supp
176. on All rights reserved Page 398 View a picture 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select a picture or the folder that contains the pictures you want to view If you have nested folders then you might need to repeat this step to find the picture you want 3 Select the picture you want to view The selected picture appears in full screen mode Lf Note To return to the My Pictures home page press the BACK button on the remote To go to the next or previous picture press the FAST FORWARD button or REWIND button on the remote Related topics Sort pictures by date or title 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 399 Sort pictures by date or title 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Sort by date or Sort by title Related topics Show pictures in random order 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 400 View picture details Select the picture you want to view and then press the MORE INFO button on the remote You can also press the MORE INFO button on the remote during a slide show Picture details include the file name the title the date the file was created or modified whichever date is first the picture size in pixels and the name of the folder where your picture is stored Related topics Rotate a picture Print pictures 2000 2003 M
177. on the Media Center menu bar or the Transport Controls toolbar The Media Center menu bar and the Transport Controls toolbar disappear after a few seconds or when you press a button on the remote move the mouse to make them appear again Related topics Show the Media Center menu bar Show the Transport Controls toolbar 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 14 Show the Media Center menu bar Move the mouse to make the Media Center menu bar appear From the Media Center menu bar you can go to the previous screen get online Help restore or minimize the Media Center window go to the Media Center Start menu and close Media Center a 2 2 l Start Goes to the Media Center Start menu 2 Back Goes to the previous screen 3 Help Starts online Help 4 Minimize Minimizes Media Center and places it on the taskbar 5 Restore Switches Media Center to windowed mode and places a resize handle in the lower right corner of the window 6 Close Closes Media Center Related topics Show the Transport Controls toolbar 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 15 Show the Transport Controls toolbar OF OX OODOQO Oy The Transport Controls toolbar appears when you move the mouse You can click the on screen transport controls with the mouse or use the transport controls on the remote When you press a button on the remote the toolbar disappears and Media Center returns to
178. or schedule the entire series to be recorded You can also schedule a Keyword record which continuously searches new Guide information for more shows to record or record ona specific date and time in Manual record Media Center manages the recordings for you and gives advance warning if there are any recording conflicts You can also go to TV Settings to change settings for the Guide TV signal Recorder and TV Audio settings Related topics About sharing the tuner About recorded TV About content protection for My TV About storage space management with My TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 282 About sharing the tuner Media Center supports a single tuner so only one TV channel can be handled at a time For instance if you are watching TV while Media Center is recording then you can watch only the channel currently being recorded If you attempt to change the channel you are notified that changing the channel stops any recording in progress Alternately if a recording is scheduled to begin and you are watching a different channel than the recording Media Center prompts you to change the channel to begin the recording If you select Cancel then Media Center does not record the show and you can continue to use the tuner to watch TV In addition My TV shares the use of the single tuner card with Radio or any other Media Center applications that might require use of the tuner In Media Center you are unable
179. orporation All rights reserved Page 144 Audio control keyboard shortcuts To Press Mute volume F8 Turn down volume F9 Turn up volume F10 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 145 My TV keyboard shortcuts To Press Start My TV CTRL SHIFT T Go to Recorded TV CTRL 0O Go to the Guide CTRL G Go to live TV CTRL T Record a TV show CTRL R Pause live TV or recorded TV CTRL P Stop recording or stop playing a TV show CTRL SHIFT S Resume playing a TV show CTRL SHIFT P Rewind live TV or recorded TV CTRL SHIFT B Fast forward live TV or recorded TV CTRL SHIFT F Skip back CTRL B Skip forward CTRL F Display more information CTRL D Go to the next channel PAGE UP Go to the previous channel PAGE DOWN Turn on or turn off Closed Captioning CTRL SHIFT C 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 146 My Music keyboard shortcuts To Press Start My Music CTRL M Play an audio file or song CTRL SHIFT P Pause an audio file or song CTRL P Stop an audio file or song CTRL SHIFT S Replay an audio file or song CTRL B Skip to the next song CTRL F Copy a CD CTRL R Display more information CTRL D 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 147 Radio keyboard shortcuts To Press Go to Radio CTRL A Pause live radio CTRL P Stop live radio CTRL SHIFT S Resume playing radio CTRL SHIFT P Skip back CTRL B Skip forward CTRL F 2000 2003 Mic
180. orted music file formats You can play the following types of digital audio files with Media Center You can also select Media Center as the default player for any of the listed file types File type format File name extension CD audio cda Windows Media audio files asx wm wma wmp and wmx Windows audio files Wav MP3 mp3 and m3u Additional audio file formats might be supported if you install new codecs For more information about music file formats go to Windows Media Player Help Related topics About My Music in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 345 Radio Listen to FM radio Manage FM radio presets Listen to Internet radio Troubleshoot Radio About Radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 346 Listen to FM radio 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Radio 2 Select Start FM Media Center tunes to the radio station that you were listening to previously If this is your first time using Radio then you might need to tune or seek a station to begin playing radio While listening to FM radio you can pause play stop skip forward or skip back in the audio stream At any time you can change to a different station by tuning to a specific frequency seeking the next available station or selecting a radio preset Lf Note FM radio is only available in Media Center if your computer has a tuner card that supports FM
181. orts FM radio To find out the capabilities of your current tuner card refer to your hardware documentation Related topics FM radio and the tuner card About Internet radio Listen to FM radio Manage FM radio presets Listen to Internet radio Troubleshoot Radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 373 FM radio and the tuner card In Media Center FM radio shares the use of the single tuner card with My TV In Media Center you are unable to watch or record TV and listen to FM radio at the same time When Media Center is scheduled to start a recording a warning appears that says FM radio stops when the TV recording starts If you do not select Cancel recording then Media Center automatically stops radio and begins recording TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 374 About Internet radio You can download Internet radio Web links from Online Spotlight that are designed to work with Media Center The Internet button appears in Radio only if one or more Internet radio Web links have been installed Related topics Listen to Internet radio 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 375 DVD DVD playback Set DVD defaults Troubleshoot DVD playback About DVD in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 376 DVD playback Play a DVD in the drive Change the audio track while a DVD is playing Remote command
182. osoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press For information about eligibility and availability of Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press contact Recording for the Blind amp Dyslexic Inc 20 Roszel Road Princeton NJ 08540 Phone from within the United States 800 221 4792 Phone from outside the United States and Canada 609 452 0606 Fax 609 987 8116 Recording for the Blind amp Dyslexic Web site Web addresses can change so you might be unable to connect to the Web site or sites mentioned here Related topics e Accessible products and services from Microsoft 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 179 Assistive technology for Windows A wide variety of accessibility aids or assistive technology products are available to make computers easier to use for people with disabilities Microsoft provides a searchable catalog of accessibility aids that run on Microsoft Windows operating systems at the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site Among the different types of products available for the MS DOS Windows and Windows NT operating systems are e Programs that enlarge the information displayed or alter the color of information on the screen for people with visual impairments e Programs that describe information on the screen in Braille or synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading e Hardware and software utilities t
183. ot support removable drives network drives or drives with less than 5GB of disk space e The maximum percentage of the drive is allocated for Recorded TV in the default storage settings In Recording defaults do the following e Select Fair for the default recording quality The lower the TV image quality the smaller the file size of each recorded show e Select Until space needed as the default Keep setting for all recordings This choice ensures that you new recordings can continue to be made and that Media Center does not store the recordings on the drive any longer than necessary With these default settings in place you can record and store more shows on your hard disk However if there is a show that you need to record at Best quality and want to keep for a longer period of time then you can adjust the settings for individual recordings in Advanced Record Related topics About recorded TV Record TV Use advanced record Settings Use the Keep setting 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 286 Parental control limits for My TV Parental control limits for TV and TV movies are supported in Media Center for the United States and Canada only Set rating limits for TV viewing Set advanced rating limits for TV viewing Set rating limits for TV movies Watch a blocked show Change the 4 digit code Reset parental controls About parental controls for My TV I cannot remember my 4 digit code for parenta
184. ote and then select My Pictures 2 Select Settings 3 Under Show song information during slide show select the option you want to use and then press OK 4 Select Save Related topics Play audio during a slide show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 419 Print pictures Print a picture Set up a printer to work with Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 420 Print a picture 1 Select the picture you want to print 2 Press the MORE INFO button on the remote You can print a picture during a slide show by pressing MORE INFO when the picture you want to print appears 3 Select Print A dialog box asks you whether you want to print the selected picture 4 Select Print again to continue printing or select Cancel to cancel printing Lf Note Print settings are configured by default in Control Panel For more information about setting up a printer refer to the documentation that came with your hardware or see Help and Support Center Warning If you do not change your printer preferences then your picture is printed as a full page printout Related topics Set up a printer to work with Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 421 Set up a printer to work with Media Center You can set up a printer profile so that your pictures print to your specifications every time you print from Media Center To set up a printer pro
185. ottom of the page and then select the check box next to Retrieve media information for CDs and DVDs from the Internet Lf Note If the check box is selected then music information is not automatically downloaded from the Internet If the check box is cleared then music information is automatically downloaded from the Internet 6 Select Save to save the changes and return to the main Privacy settings page To use Windows Media Player 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player Related topics Work offline 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 339 Codec errors are appearing Codec is an abbreviation for compressor decompressor A codec is software or hardware used to compress and decompress digital media You can use Windows Media Player to download codecs for supported file types If you get a codec error when playing an audio file then try opening the file in Windows Media Player If you have configured Windows Media Player to automatically download codecs and the correct codec is available then your file should play You must be connected to the Internet to download the codec file To use Windows Media Player 1 Press the START Vad button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporati
186. ou stopped Lf Note If you resume playing the radio within 30 minutes of stopping then Media Center starts playing the radio where you left off 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 352 Skip forward in FM radio If radio has been paused for a length of time then you can press the SKIP M button on the remote to skip forward in the pause buffer You can repeatedly skip forward in increments of 29 seconds but only until the end of the pause buffer is reached Lf Note If FM radio is paused when you press SKIP M then FM radio skips forward in the pause buffer and remains paused FM radio does not resume playing unless you press the PLAY F button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 353 Skip back in FM radio Press the REPLAY button on the remote to skip back 7 seconds in FM radio You can repeatedly skip back until the beginning of the pause buffer is reached L Note If FM radio is paused when you press REPLAY MH then FM radio skips back 7 seconds in the pause buffer and remains paused FM radio does not resume playing unless you press the PLAY F button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 354 Manage FM radio presets Save your favorite FM radio stations as radio presets so that you can tune to the stations quickly by pressing the corresponding number on the remote In Radio Settings you can add delete sort and edit all
187. our show was not recorded and then go to the link provided for additional information Description For more information There was a recording conflict that resulted in your show not being recorded Manage Recorded TV Media Center determined the show was recorded previously Media Center cannot record a show in a series if it has already been recorded or deleted within the last 8 weeks About recorded TV There is no available disk space and no recordings could be deleted to create more space to record I have low or no disk space The Keep up to series limit that you specified was reached so no additional recordings were made for that series The Series limit was reached so no additional recordings were made There was no TV signal because the channel was not available or the tuner was unplugged or not working There is no TV signal The tuner was in use when the show was scheduled to record and the prompt to change channels to record the show was declined About sharing the tuner Your PC was turned off or lost power during the time the show was scheduled to record Use standby mode The IR cable was disconnected and Media Center could not change channels to start the recording Troubleshoot your IR control cable The TV broadcaster changed the schedule or channel number for a specific network or the show did not air Download Guide listings manually Page 266 There was a recording error that resulted in your show not being recorded Media Ce
188. p box and the remote you use to control it The Media Center remote control Remote sensor IR control cable For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation You need to use a set top box only if your TV signal provider requires it 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 68 Find the brand of your set top box Many brands of set top boxes exist and the manufacturer of each brand labels set top boxes in a different way The following are some tips for correctly identifying the brand of your set top box e Look for brand name labels on all six sides of your set top box You might find more than one brand name label Write them all down because you might need to try more than one of them during Setup e Refer to your set top box documentation if any was provided by your TV signal provider e Contact your TV signal provider for information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 69 Choose your channel entry method Different set top boxes have different ways of changing channels For example there are two different ways for you to change to channel 13 by using the remote e Press the 1 and 3 buttons on the numeric keypad and then press the ENTER button or OK button If doing this changes your set top box channel correctly then select Yes I have to press ENTER or OK e Press
189. player for other media then you need to set that separately To restore the default Windows DVD player settings 1 Press the START Tas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click My Computer 3 Right click DVD Drive and then click Properties 4 On the AutoPlay tab in the drop down list select DVD movie and then follow the instructions on the screen Related topics Set Media Center as the default DVD player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 385 Set default DVD audio track l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select DVD 3 Select Language 4 Use the navigation buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to make your selections for DVD subtitles audio tracks or menus 5 Select Save to apply your selections and return to the Settings menu Lf Note Setting a default language applies to DVDs only If you want to change the default language for other media then you need to set that separately Related topics Change the audio track while a DVD is playing Change the TV audio settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 386 Change DVD audio settings 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select DVD 3 Select Audio 4 In the dialog box use the mouse or keyboard to adjust DVD settings L Note Audio set
190. plorer Help Related topics Learn more about Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 23 Apply system wide settings and per user settings Some of the settings for Media Center can be set and changed only by someone who has administrator privileges on your computer Other settings are accessible by all users and can be changed by each user to suit individual preferences Administrators can Run setup e Configure the Internet connection e Set up the remote control e Change the privacy settings e Set parental controls e Customize the Program Guide e Correct for NTSC e View scheduled recording times and related information e Set language defaults for DVD playback e Set TV recording and storage defaults All users can e Change appearance settings e Change sound settings Turn on or turn off transition animations e Turn on or turn off notifications Related topics Change settings in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 24 Windows XP Media Center Edition hardware The computer manufacturer includes hardware with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition that makes the unique remote interaction possible The remote commands are received by the remote sensor The computer might have either a built in remote sensor or a remote sensor that is connected to the computer with a USB cable Take note of where the remote sensor i
191. r Guide information is downloaded You must always manually disconnect from the AOL connection after your Guide information is downloaded You might also want to download your Guide information manually To manually download Guide information l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Get Guide data To always connect manually to download Guide information l Press START Tas and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Set up Internet connection and then select Next 4 On the Download Method screen select I will initiate a manual download and then select Next 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 53 My MSN dial up connection does not connect to the Internet If Media Center cannot connect automatically to the Internet then you might need to configure an additional Internet connection Go to the Media Center Web site for more information You can also try upgrading to the latest version of MSN connection software 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 54 Media Center cannot connect to the Internet With some Internet service providers ISPs Media Center is unable to automatically connect to the Internet to download Guide information In this case you can choose to have Media Center download Guide information when your computer is connected to the Internet l Press the START Ta butto
192. rd a show at the same time you can only watch the show that is being recorded Related topics About sharing the tuner Record TV Use standby mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 284 About content protection for My TV Some TV content might be marked as protected by the TV content owner broadcaster or originator The terms of the content protection are specified by the content provider and transmitted with the TV show If the show is recorded the content protection terms are stored with the recorded TV file and enforced upon playback Some shows or portions of a recorded show might be restricted to play on the Media Center PC that it was recorded on If you attempt to play the recorded TV file on another PC you are notified that it is restricted content and you cannot play it Related topics Media Center cannot play a recorded show 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 285 About storage space management with My TV With the ability of multiple users to schedule several recordings in a day the recorder storage space can fill up quickly The three variables that affect how many shows you can fit on the drive are drive size allocation and record quality To maximize the number of Shows that you can store on your drive do the following In Recorder storage ensure that e The largest drive is selected to store Recorded TV For Recorded TV storage Media Center does n
193. remote Related topics Sort videos by date Sort videos by name Manage video files My Videos remote control commands 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 435 Sort videos by date 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Videos 2 Select Sort by date Lf Note Press the MORE INFO button on the remote to see the created date and modified date for an individual video file Related topics Manage video files Sort videos by name 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 436 Sort videos by name l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select My Videos 2 Select Sort by name Related topics Sort videos by date Manage video files 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 437 Manage video files 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar click My Documents and then double click My Videos 3 Click the file you want to change Lf Note The Shared Videos folder is located in C Documents and Settings All Users Documents My Videos Related topics Share videos between users Use shortcuts to view videos in folders other than My Videos or Shared Videos Supported video file formats 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 438 Share videos between users 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize
194. rosoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 148 My Pictures keyboard shortcuts To Press Start My Pictures CTRL I1 Play a slide show CTRL SHIFT P Stop a slide show CTRL SHIFT S Pause a slide show CTRL P Skip back to the previous picture LEFT ARROW Skip forward to the next picture RIGHT ARROW Zoom a picture in full screen mode ENTER 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 149 My Videos keyboard shortcuts To Press Start My Videos CTRL E Play CTRL SHIFT P Pause CTRL P Stop CTRL SHIFT S Rewind CTRL SHIFT B Fast forward CTRL SHIFT F Skip back CTRL B Skip forward CTRL F Display more information CTRL D 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 150 DVD keyboard shortcuts To Go to the DVD menu Play Pause Stop Rewind Fast forward Skip back Skip forward Go to the previous chapter Go to the next chapter Change the DVD angle Change the DVD audio selection Change the DVD subtitles selection 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Press CTRL SHIFT M CTRL SHIFT P CTRL P CTRL SHIFT S CTRL SHIFT B CTRL SHIFT F CTRL B CTRL F PAGE DOWN PAGE UP ARROW KEYS CTRL SHIFT A CTRL U Page 151 Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window To Press Display the Help window Fl Display the Contents tab ALT C Display the Index tab ALT N Display the Search tab ALT S Switch between the Help top
195. ructions on the screen to press and hold 0 1 and 2 and then release those keys An onscreen message appears that notifies you when Media Center has identified your set top box remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 65 Have Media Center learn the control codes for your set top box remote Although many sets of control codes can be identified automatically by Media Center some cannot In this case you can have Media Center learn the codes by pressing and holding buttons on the set top box remote 1 Hold your set top box remote so that the front end of it is almost touching the front of the remote sensor 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to press and hold specific buttons on the set top box remote until you are instructed to release them 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 66 About using Media Center without a TV signal If you choose to use Media Center without a TV signal then you cannot watch or record TV You can still listen to music view pictures watch DVDs and view videos that you have created or downloaded from the Internet 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 67 About using your set top box with the Media Center remote control If you use a set top box with your cable or satellite TV signal then you must make sure that the Media Center remote can control it You need the following materials e The set to
196. s Troubleshoot the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 80 Troubleshoot your IR control cable If you use a set top box you must use an IR control cable to relay the IR commands sent when buttons are pressed on the Media Center remote If the IR control cable is not set up correctly your set top box cannot work correctly with Media Center i Note The remote works with Media Center without an IR control cable however the IR control cable is what enables the computer to work with your set top box Make sure that your IR control cable is connected correctly For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that your devices are connected correctly refer to your hardware documentation 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 81 I cannot find a code set that works with my set top box You make the following three choices in the Media Center Setup wizard that define what code set is used with your set top box e The number of digits required to change channels e Whether another button such as ENTER or OK is required to change channels e The selected code set If any one of these choices is incorrect you might not be able to control your set top box by using the Media Center remote To correct this problem try the following 1 Press the START W button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Set up TV signal 4 On
197. s asking you what you want Windows to do 3 Click Play using Media Center 4 Select the Always do the selected action check box and then click OK Related topics Restore the default media settings for Windows Play an audio CD 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 21 Restore the default media settings for Windows 1 Press the START Cas button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click the Start button on the taskbar and then click My Computer 3 Right click the CD drive or DVD drive usually the drive D click Properties and then click the AutoPlay tab 4 From the drop down list select Music CD and then follow the instructions on the screen Related topics Play an audio CD 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 22 Change Internet Explorer settings for use with Online Spotlight or other Media Center programs If you have disabled cookies or set the security settings in Internet Explorer to high customized content that you have selected such as stock tickers and local weather reports might not appear In addition Online Spotlight uses ActiveX controls A message might appear if you have disabled ActiveX controls and plug ins You can change your settings to activate cookies and to use ActiveX controls by changing the security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer For more information about changing Internet Explorer settings see Internet Ex
198. s by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 To select the desired artist album or song title press the OK button on the remote Related topics Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 303 Play music Play an audio CD View the music that is currently playing Play music from the Media Library Listen to playlists Play an album Play music by artist Play music by genre 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 304 Play an audio CD 1 Press the START E button on the remote 2 Insert a CD into the CD ROM drive The CD plays automatically Lf Note If you have other media playing when you insert the CD Media Center asks you whether you want to play the CD If you decide to listen to the CD later then you can find it in the Recent Music list on the My Music page press START Fal and then select My Music Related topics Make Media Center the default CD player or DVD player 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 305 Play music from the Media Library While a song or audio file from the Media Library is playing you can fast forward pause or stop the audio stream You can also skip to the next track or replay the current track Related topics Fast forward in a song Pause and play a song Skip a track Replay a track 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 306 Fast forward in a song
199. s for DVD playback View more information about a DVD that is playing Set rating limits for movie and DVD viewing 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 377 Play a DVD in the drive When you insert a DVD in the DVD ROM drive Media Center asks whether you would like to begin playing the DVD Press the OK ENTER button on the remote to proceed To play a DVD that is already in the drive Press the START Uu button on the remote and then select Play DVD The default menu for the DVD appears 1 While the DVD menu is displayed do one of the following e Press the PLAY button on the remote to begin viewing the DVD e Use the navigation buttons on the remote to select another DVD menu option 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Press the BACK button on the remote to close the DVD menu and return to the Media Center Start menu Page 378 Change the audio track while a DVD is playing To change the audio track while the DVD is playing press CTRL SHIFT A on the keyboard Related topics Set default DVD audio track 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 379 Program the replay and skip buttons on the remote control for DVD playback l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select DVD 3 Select Program remote buttons for DVD 4 Select the option you want to use e Select Skip Chapters to use SKIP and REPLAY to skip forward and back
200. s located To ensure that the commands are received by the remote sensor point the remote at the remote sensor For more information about what type of hardware you have and how to set it up refer to your hardware documentation Related topics Troubleshoot the remote About the remote sensor Use the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 25 About the remote sensor The remote sensor takes input commands from the remote Depending on the model of the computer you might have a remote sensor that connects to the computer with a USB cable or a built in remote sensor No matter what sort of remote sensor you have make sure to point the remote at the sensor For more information about what type of hardware you have and how to set it up refer to your hardware documentation Related topics About the remote sensor Use the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 26 Use the remote control The remote is how you interact with most of the features in Media Center The arrow buttons can be used to select items from a menu list or items from a folder like a TV show from the Guide or an album from My Music In Search you can use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter a message or address as you would with a messaging device Just point the remote at the remote sensor and then enter your commands If you have minimized or left Media Center then the remote con
201. s not detect any FM radio stations in Seek mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 349 Listen to an FM radio preset You can quickly start playing an FM radio preset by entering the corresponding number 1 through 9 on the numeric keypad on the remote L Note If the radio frequency field is selected when you enter the number then Media Center inputs the number to the frequency field instead of going to the radio preset Tip If you browse other parts of Media Center while listening to radio then you can change to a radio preset by selecting the inset window and then entering the corresponding number on the numeric keypad on the remote Related topics Manage FM radio presets 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 350 Pause and play FM radio l Press the PAUSE Ill button on the remote to halt radio 2 Press the PLAY button on the remote to resume playing the radio where you paused Lf Note Media Center maintains a maximum pause buffer of 30 minutes If you pause radio for longer than 30 minutes you will not be able to begin playing at the exact point you paused 3 To skip forward to the end of the pause buffer and listen to live radio select Start FM 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 351 Stop FM radio 1l Press the STOP M button on the remote to halt radio 2 Press the PLAY button on the remote to resume playing the radio where y
202. seconds and remain paused The show will not resume unless you press the PLAY F button or PAUSE If button on the remote Related topics Pause a video Play a video in full screen mode Fast forward or rewind a video View video details 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 447 View video details To view video details do one of the following e Select a video and then press the MORE INFO button on the remote e While the video is playing press MORE INFO Related topics Pause a video Play a video in full screen mode Fast forward or rewind a video Skip ahead in a video Manage video files 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 448 Remote commands for My Videos The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in My Videos For quick reference the following is a complete list of remote commands To Play a video Pause a video Resume playing a paused video Fast forward Rewind Skip ahead View video details Related topics Use shortcuts to view videos in folders other than My Videos or Shared Videos Keyboard shortcuts in My Videos HI ad Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE or PLAY FF RW SKIP FORWARD MORE INFO 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 449 Troubleshoot My Videos Video does not play Video does not fast forward or rewind 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved
203. sides of your set top box e Refer to your set top box documentation for the correct brand name e Contact your TV signal provider for information It is also possible that the brand of your set top box is not listed In that case try testing your set top box by selecting other listed brands 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 77 Troubleshoot choosing the signal type provider When choosing a TV signal provider you must have two important pieces of information readily available e Your correct ZIP code or postal code e The name of your TV signal package if you subscribe to one On the Select TV Signal Provider screen the providers and packages are listed in the following manner lt City gt lt Company gt lt City gt lt Package name gt For example Aberdeen Southridge Video Aberdeen Broadband Digital Your TV signal provider might list more than one package and it might be difficult to Know which one to choose Follow these guidelines e Choose a package that lists your city or town e If you see multiple choices for your location the word Digital usually indicates digital cable service e If the word Digital is not included in the description the selection is probably for basic cable service Lf Note If you specify either the wrong ZIP code or postal code or an incorrect provider your Guide information might not match the actual channels you receive Related topics Check the regio
204. size is on the hard disk For example the default option of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk Start You can choose to begin recording On time or five ten or fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time of the show If you have two recordings scheduled back to back and add to the start time of the second one then a recording conflict occurs Stop You can choose to stop recording On time or five minutes to three hours after the scheduled end time of the show If you have two recordings scheduled back to back and add to the stop time of the first one then a recording conflict occurs Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Related topics Use the Keep setting Resolve recording conflicts manually Use standby mode Change recording settings for a scheduled recording Change Recorder settings 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 222 Page 223 Use the Keep setting The Keep setting for a recording determines when it is deleted from the hard disk You can choose from several different Keep settings in Advanced Record or Record Settings to help you to keep the shows that you want but also maintain available disk space to continue to record new shows Information for how each Keep setting works is listed below Keep Description Unti
205. song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 312 Play music by artist 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Artists 3 To locate a specific item and go to the list press the RIGHT ARROW button on the remote and then do one of the following e To scroll through the list item by item press the UP ARROW button or DOWN ARROW button on the remote e To scroll through the list page by page press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote e To jump to a specific item in the list enter up to four characters by using the numeric keypad on the remote 4 Select an artist and then press the OK button on the remote 5 Do one of the following e To listen to the artist s albums in alphabetical order select Play e To listen to the artist s music in random order select Shuffle 6 Playback begins and the music appears on the Now Playing page in My Music Lf Note If you leave the Now Playing page while music is playing then the cover art song title and timer appear in the inset window You can return to the Now Playing page in My Music at any time by selecting the inset window 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 313 Play music by genre 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select My Music
206. ss a file that requires a license and have not turned on the Acquire license automatically for protected content setting in Privacy Settings Media Center will notify you that the content is restricted and request that you acquire a license before you can begin playing it Follow the instructions on the screen to acquire the license In doing so you may need to register provide a unique player ID or pay a fee depending on the content provider Related topics About content protection for My Music Acquire licenses automatically for music Provide a unique ID to content providers 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 331 Provide a unique ID to content providers The Player used by both Media Center and Windows Media Player creates an identifier ID that Web servers can recognize to uniquely identify your Player The ID does not contain any personally identifiable information about you Some content providers may require you to send a unique player ID before you can acquire a license from them If you have enabled the Privacy Setting in Windows Media Player and you receive streaming media over the Internet then the Player sends a unique ID to the server that is delivering the stream or receiving connection information The server typically uses this unique ID to perform tasks such as monitoring your connections gathering statistics and providing access to content By monitoring your connection the server administrator
207. ss the START W button on the remote and then select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Scheduled Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and select the scheduled Keyword record one time show or series recording that you want to change Select Record settings Depending on what type of show you select one of the following occurs e Single show The Record Settings page displays e Show ina series You are given the option to select either Settings for this episode only where a subset of recording settings appears that can be changed only for that show or Settings for the entire series where the complete list of Record Settings appears for the series Use the arrow buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Frequency Select Record single show to record one show or Record series to record multiple episodes of a TV series Show type Available only when you record a series Select First run to record the shows that have an original air date of less than a week or that are not marked as reruns Select First run amp rerun to record all shows that fit your setting selections Select Live to record all shows in a series that air live Record On Available only when you record a series If you select Any channel anytime then Media Center searches all available channels and all available times for t
208. status for each show is listed as either Recorded Not Recorded Deleted Canceled or Partial 7 To get more detailed information on the recording status press the OK button on the remote to select that show The Program Info page displays including a detailed explanation of the history for that recording item Related topics Troubleshoot Recorded TV Use standby mode 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 231 Delete a recorded show or series You can delete a show from Recorded TV that has already been recorded However you cannot delete an entire recorded series at one time To delete a series clear one show at a time as described below Media Center continues to record the series unless you remove it from the recording schedule as well as delete all existing recordings 1 Press the START Uas button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by name e Sort by category 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the show that you want to delete and then press the OK button on the remote to select it 5 Select Delete to erase the recorded show from the hard disk Related topics Remove a series from the recording schedule 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 232 Resolve recording conflicts manually If you schedule a recording for the same time as another recording then
209. sure that your remote control is working Set up an Internet connection for use with Media Center Specify a TV signal cable satellite or antenna e Set up your Program Guide You can complete the Media Center Setup wizard faster if you have the following information readily available e Your ZIP code or postal code e The name of your TV signal provider and the name of your subscription package for cable TV or satellite TV only If you use a set top box with your TV signal then it is recommended that you have the set top box remote control handy as well Related topics Change your Setup options 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 43 Remote control You can use Media Center from a distance by using the remote control Related topics Troubleshoot the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 44 Troubleshoot the remote If your remote does not work then do the following e Make sure that you have fresh batteries in the remote and that they are inserted correctly e Make sure that you are pointing the remote directly at the remote sensor If you cannot locate the remote sensor then refer to your hardware documentation Make sure that the remote sensor is not blocked or covered e Make sure that you using the remote within 10 feet of the remote sensor If you checked all of the above and your remote still does not work then your remote might need to be
210. t The image quality determines how large the file size is on the hard disk For example the default option of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk Select Add title if you would like to name the manual recording Enter letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote to name the recording and then select Save Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the Recorded TV menu Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Related topics Use the Keep setting Use standby mode Page 220 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 221 Use advanced record settings When you schedule any type of recording Media Center uses the default recording setting unless you make specific selections by selecting Advanced record You can also change the settings after you have scheduled a recording in Record Settings On the Record Settings page use the buttons on the screen to bring your selections into focus Detailed information on each option is listed below Option Description Frequency Select Record single show to record one show or Record series to record multiple episodes of a TV series Show type Available only when recording a series or multiple episodes in a Keyword record Select First run to record the Shows that have an
211. t Corporation All rights reserved Page 132 Change the setup for the Internet connection or the remote control Set up your Internet connection Change your setup options 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 133 Use Autoplay for HighMAT and Media Center enhanced content Media Center can automatically play your HighMAT High performance Media Access Technology media by using the HighMAT player A HighMAT CD can contain audio video and pictures For more information about HighMAT go to the Microsoft Web site You can also set Media Center to play any content automatically that has been created especially for use in Media Center Media Center enhanced content might include demo CDs or files that have been downloaded from the Online Spotlight Web site 5 Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 6 Select General 7 Select Autoplay 8 Select the options you want to enable Related topics Learn more about Online Spotlight 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 134 More information about Media Center Read the privacy policy for Media Center Find out what version of Media Center you have 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 135 Read the privacy policy for Media Center 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Privacy policy and settings 4 Select Media Center Privacy
212. t Guide 4 Select Edit Guide listings 5 Select Edit numbers A check mark on the Edit numbers button indicates that you can edit channels 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list and locate the channel number you want to change As you select each channel the inset window displays that channel 7 Enter the new channel number by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then press the OK button on the remote Lf Note If you are editing many channel numbers then you can select Sort list to sort the list numerically by channel number and view the revised lineup 8 One of the following occurs e The new channel number is accepted e The new channel number already exists in the lineup and you are asked to resolve the conflict 9 Select Save when you have completed your changes to return to the Guide Settings menu Tip Select Restore Default to remove all changes made to the Guide lineup The Restore Default feature turns on all available channels and restores the default lineup mapping To reset the Guide lineup 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Guide 4 Select Reset Guide lineup 5 Follow the directions on the screen to select a new channel lineup Lf Note If you are not sure which TV signal provider to select then inspect your monthly cable bill for more information 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 257 A T
213. t up Media Center to work with my satellite TV signal 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 86 Changing channels causes a prompt for a parental control password If you blocked a specific channel by using the remote that came with your set top box and if you are now using the remote that came with your computer to change channels then you might get an onscreen prompt to enter a parental control password If you are trying to change to a channel that has been blocked then use the remote that came with your set top box to enter the password If Media Center must change the channel to record a show with a rating exceeding the current parental control settings then Media Center cannot change the channel until you enter the parental control password L Note If you want to record a program with a rating exceeding the current parental control settings and you might not be home to enter the password then disable parental controls until after the program has been recorded You can also remove the blocked channels from your Guide so that this prompt does not appear while you are browsing channels You can always tune directly to a protected channel when you want to watch it by typing the channel number on your remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 87 Media Center and my set top box are not on the same channel If your channel does not change then try changing to a different cha
214. t using your set top box with the Media Center remote control Troubleshoot the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 99 About set top box control codes Your set top box has a set of control codes that allow it to work with your remote Because there is more than one possible match for some set top boxes you might have to try several control codes to ensure that you have the right match Related topics About using your set top box with the Media Center remote control Troubleshoot the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 100 Change your Setup options The settings for your remote Internet connection TV signal and Guide can be easily changed Lf Note Each setting needs to be changed individually Remote Control and Internet Connection l Press the START Ta button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Do one of the following e Select Set up remote control e Select Set up Internet connection TV Signal and Program Guide l Press START and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Do one of the following e Select Guide and then select Change Guide lineup e Select Set up TV signal 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 101 Change settings in Media Center Global settings in Media Center Change the appearance of Media Center Turn on or turn off Media Center sounds Use notifications Adjust your
215. t window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page is selected Tip If you press the PAUSE Il button on the remote and then press REPLAY then the video image skips back frame by frame Related topics Transport controls in Media Center Watch TV frame by frame 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 193 Watch TV in slow motion You can use one of two slow motion speeds to advance the video image while you are watching TV in full screen mode or when the inset window or the Now Playing window on the My TV home page is selected Slow motion in reverse is not supported To watch TV in slow motion l Press the PAUSE Il button on the remote The video image freezes 2 To advance the video image by 22 of the normal speed press the FAST FORWARD button on the remote one time The video image advances at the slowest of the slow motion speeds 3 To advance the video image by 44 of the normal speed press FAST FORWARD a second time The video image advances at the fastest of the slow motion speeds Lf Note If you press FAST FORWARD a third time then you cycle back to the paused state 9 Tip Press the PLAY amp button on the remote to resume normal viewing speed Related topics Transport controls in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 194 Watch TV frame by frame You can skip forward or skip back frame by frame in the video image while you are watching TV in
216. tegories to search for that type of information 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the search results and to select the show that you want to record Lf Note Multiple episodes might be grouped under one heading so it might be necessary to select a title and then select the title again for a specific date or specific time 5 Select Record series on the screen to schedule the TV series to record Lf Note To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Tip You can schedule the series and change the settings for the recording by selecting Advanced record on the Program Info page Related topics Use standby mode Search TV Record a show from Search 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 215 Record by keyword When you schedule a custom recording by keyword Media Center continually searches the Guide and records shows based on the preferences you set such as actor director movie title or program title Media Center continues to find and record shows until you cancel the scheduled Keyword record Record upcoming shows with a specific actor or by a specific director Record an upcoming show or movie Record shows containing a generic keyword 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 216 Record upcoming shows with a specific actor or by a specific director You can schedule a Keywor
217. the 0 1 and 3 buttons on the numeric keypad If this changes your set top box channel correctly then select No I just enter the channel number Defining these channel entry methods helps Media Center function properly 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 70 Select a TV signal provider To ensure you specify the correct TV signal provider it is important to verify exactly how your provider lists your service on your monthly TV signal subscription bill If you are still not sure which TV signal provider to choose then either you can contact the TV signal provider directly or you can try different providers in the list until you find one that works 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 71 Hardware not detected Two essential pieces of hardware might not be connected properly the remote sensor and the IR control cable Make sure that the remote sensor is properly installed Refer to your hardware documentation to make sure that the remote sensor is connected to your computer correctly Your remote sensor either could be built into your computer or monitor or could be a peripheral device that connects to your computer For peripheral remote sensors e If you are sure that the remote sensor is connected correctly but Media Center cannot detect it then try unplugging the remote sensor and then plugging it in again You might hear a sound from your computer indicating that the remote
218. the display area Lf Note This feature is available only for wide screen displays 1 While your media is playing in full screen mode press the MORE INFO button on the remote 2 At the bottom of the screen select Zoom Select Zoom again to change your display area setting To set your display format to Icon shown Select Zoom Standard 4x3 1 One time Full screen an 2 Two times Letterbox Three times Lf Note The aspect ratio can be set differently for TV videos and DVDs The aspect ratio you select for each media is applied as the default for that media Related topics Adjust your display Change the display resolution for wide screen display 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 41 Change the display resolution for wide screen display 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse right click the desktop and then click Properties 3 Click the Settings tab Move the Screen resolution slider to select the appropriate resolution for the monitor and then click OK Lf Note For information about how to determine the correct screen resolution for the wide screen display refer to your hardware documentation Related topics Adjust your display Change the aspect ratio of the display area 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 42 Set up Media Center The first time you start Media Center use the Media Center Setup wizard to e Make
219. the numeric keypad on the remote Tip To listen to all the albums in the Media Library in alphabetical order select Play To listen to all the songs in the albums in the Media Library in random order select Shuffle Related topics Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 296 Browse My Music by artist View music sorted by artist View albums sorted by artist 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 297 View music sorted by artist 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Artists A list of artists in the Media Library appears Most albums are created by a single artist If an album in the Media Library is a compilation of various artists then those artists are listed individually 3 Select an artist from the list and then press the OK button on the remote A list of all the albums containing tracks by that artist appears Lf Note To view the album s cover art by album title select View by cover To view a list of only album titles select View by list To view all the songs by that artist select View Songs 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 298 View albums sorted by artist 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Artists 3 Select Sort by album A list of artists in the Media Library appears Most albums are created by a s
220. tings vary depending on the audio card installed in your computer Refer to your hardware documentation for more information 5 Click Apply and then click OK to close the dialog box Lf Note Changes made to DVD Settings will apply to DVDs only and will not change settings for My TV or My Music 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 387 Troubleshoot DVD playback Digital audio for DVD is not working I can hear the TV audio but the screen is blank I can see the TV image but there is no audio The video image is too dark The DVD video is distorted or does not play 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 388 Digital audio for DVD is not working DVD audio is determined by both the DVD audio settings and the computer system settings The availability of digital audio is also dependent on the options enabled by the tuner card installed in your PC To adjust the audio for DVD in Media Center 1 Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select DVD 3 Select Audio 4 In the dialog box use the mouse or keyboard to adjust DVD settings L Note Audio settings vary depending on the audio card installed in your computer Refer to your hardware documentation for more information 5 Click Apply and then click OK to close the dialog box To configure digital audio for DVD in Windows XP 1 Press the START ad button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using t
221. to keep each recorded show on the hard disk Until space needed Until I delete Until I watch or Latest recordings For more information on the Keep setting go to Use the Keep setting Quality Select from the following options to indicate the desired image quality Fair Good Better or Best The image quality determines how large the file size is on the hard disk For example the default option of Best quality records TV with the clearest and most detailed image and creates the largest file size on your hard disk Start when possible Select On time or one two three or four minutes before the scheduled start time of the show Media Center adds this additional start time to every recording provided it does not conflict with another scheduled recording If you change the Start time for a specific recording in Advanced Record then this default selection is overridden Stop when possible You can choose to stop recording On time or one two three or four minutes after the scheduled end time of the show Media Center adds this additional stop time to every recording provided it does not conflict with another scheduled recording If you change the Stop time for a specific recording in Advanced Record then this default selection is overridden Show Type Available only when you record a series Select First run to record the shows that have an original air date of less than a week or that are not marked as reruns Select First run amp rerun to r
222. to play radio or to watch or record TV when the tuner is in use by another application If you are using the tuner when a recording is scheduled to start a notification appears that requests use of the tuner to begin recording Related topics FM radio and the tuner card 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 283 About recorded TV With Recorded TV you can record your favorite shows and watch them any time you like You can choose to record individual shows or a recurring series In Advanced Record or Record Settings change the Frequency Keep or Quality settings for each recording to make the best use of the disk space allocated for Recorded TV Media Center keeps a recorded TV schedule and history for your reference Go to the recorded TV schedule to view or change what you have selected to record Alternately check Recording History to see the status of your recorded TV shows Before you begin scheduling recordings you must make sure that you have the correct Guide lineup In some cases Media Center could record the wrong show if you have channels listed in the Guide that you do not subscribe to or have inaccurate Guide data If there is no Guide information for your region you can still schedule recordings by channel and time in Manual record To record TV shows successfully to the hard disk your computer must remain turned on in standby mode or in hibernate mode Also if you want to watch live TV and reco
223. trol commands might not be processed To reactivate Media Center move the mouse and then click anywhere in the Media Center window Now you can return to using the remote control Related topics Troubleshoot the remote Remote commands in Media Center Get help in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 27 Remote commands in Media Center The remote control has four types of buttons e Navigation Use the arrow buttons to move between items on the screen e Transport controls Use the transport controls to control your media for example the PAUSE If button or the STOP W button e Audio visual AV and power Use these buttons to change channels and adjust the volume e Numeric keypad Use to enter alphanumeric characters into the search field much as you would enter a message or address in a messaging device Related topics Remote commands in Media Center Input text by using the remote control 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 28 Remote commands for Media Center Use the navigation buttons on the remote to move between items on the screen in Media Center Some buttons such as GUIDE and LIVE TV act like shortcuts To Press Start Media Center or go to the Media Center Start menu if Media Center is already running Ua Move to the selection above ai UP Move to the selection below DOWN Move to the selection to the left or move to the menu LEFT
224. ts reserved Page 111 Turn on or turn off onscreen tips Onscreen tips help you use the Guide but after you have learned how to use the Guide you might want to turn off the tips 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Notifications 4 Select or clear the TV tips check box Related topics Turn on or turn off transition animations between Media Center screens Change the appearance of Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 112 Configure your video display Adjust your display Find the controls to adjust your display 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 113 Adjust your display Media Center gives you the controls to get the best possible picture quality from the display l Press the START Ua button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Appearance 4 Select Adjust display settings 5 Do one of the following e To see an informational video about adjusting your display select Watch video e To continue adjusting your display select Next Lf Note Gaining access to the display adjustment controls varies depending on the type of hardware you have For more information about how to gain access to the display adjustment controls refer to your hardware documentation Tip To get the best picture quality you might need to adjust the display settings a few times While th
225. ttings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental control 4 When prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select Change 4 digit code 6 Enter a new 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote and then confirm the new code by entering it a second time A confirmation message appears when your code has been successfully changed 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 130 Reset parental controls When you remove the 4 digit code all the parental control settings are reset 1 Press the START Taa button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental control 4 When prompted enter your 4 digit code by using the numeric keypad on the remote 5 Select Reset parental controls The 4 digit code is removed and all parental control settings are reset 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 131 I cannot remember my 4 digit code for parental controls If you have forgotten your current 4 digit code you can reset it in General Settings You must be logged onto the computer as an administrator to reset the 4 digit code for parental controls 1 Press the START button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Hold down CTRL ALT while you click Parental control with the mouse The 4 digit code is reset 4 Follow the onscreen directions to enter a new 4 digit code 2000 2003 Microsof
226. ty tools that ship with Media Center are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with more advanced functionality for daily use For information about accessibility products and accessibility aids for Windows XP operating systems see the accessibility page on the Microsoft Web site Related topics Closed Captioning 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 153 Closed Captioning Closed Captioning displays the spoken audio in text format for TV and DVD You can turn on Closed Captioning for Media Center in TV Settings If closed captions are available on a channel other than the default captioning channel then you can change the captioning channel in Settings To turn on or turn off Closed Captioning for TV and DVD 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Audio 4 Under Caption Display select either On Off or On when muted 5 After you have completed your changes select Save to return to the TV Settings page To select a different captioning channel l Press START al and then select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Audio 4 Under Captioning select a different captioning channel and then select Save to return to the TV Settings page 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 154 Media Center features for people who are blind or
227. uding a detailed explanation of the history for that recording item Lf Note If you still cannot locate your recorded TV show then you might want to search the Recorded TV folder The default Media Center location for the Recorded TV folder is C Documents and Settings All Users Documents Recorded TV 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 265 My show was not recorded There are many reasons why your show might not have been recorded First check the Recorded TV history page for information on why the show might not have been recorded Once you find out why then go to the table below to jump to information on how to correct the situation or avoid it in the future To see the detailed history information for a recording 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select My TV 2 Select Recorded TV 3 Select Scheduled 4 Select History 5 To organize the list select one of the following e Sort by date e Sort by status e Sort by name 6 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the list The status for each show is listed as either Recorded Not Recorded Deleted Canceled Partial or Conflict 7 To get more detailed information on the recording status press OK to select that show The History page displays including a detailed explanation of the history for that recording item 8 To find out how to correct the problem or avoid it in the future locate in the list below the reason why y
228. until it has copied the entire CD The current track copying is indicated by a spinning CD icon 5 with the percentage of track copied appearing next to it 4 All songs that have been copied are indicated by a check mark icon 2 with the track time appearing next to it 1 If you are listening to the CD while Media Center is copying it then the currently playing track is indicated by the Now Playing icon 3 Track 1 Track 2 4 You receive a confirmation message when the CD has been completely copied Tip You can also copy a CD by pressing the RECORD button on the remote when the CD is selected in the Recent Music list on the My Music page press START Waal and then select My Music To stop copying the CD at any time press the STOP E button on the remote 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 327 Manage audio files in the Media Library In Media Center you can browse and play the music in the Media Library However if you want to modify information about the songs or audio files as well as add delete and move the files you must go to Windows Media Player To add delete move and rename files in the Media Library 1 Press the START as button on the remote and then select Minimize 2 Using the mouse click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 3 Click Media Library 4 4Right click the file you want to change Search Help in Windows Media Player 1 Press START Caaf a
229. uter and the wall telephone jack e Make sure that the phone line is not already in use e Make sure that the phone service is working Plug in the telephone to the same phone jack used for your computer and then listen for a dial tone 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 58 The LAN Internet connection is not working If Media Center cannot connect to the Internet through a local area network LAN then check the following Connectivity Check connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser and going to a well known Web site such as http www microsoft com If you Cannot go to a site that you know is accessible then you are having connection problems Proxy server and firewall settings Make sure that your proxy server or firewall settings have been properly configured Depending on what type of network you use these settings might vary from person to person If you are not sure how to check your proxy server or firewall settings then you might need to contact either your network administrator or your Internet service provider ISP 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 59 Check the user name and password for your default Internet connection If Media Center cannot connect to the Internet because of an authentication error then make sure that the dial up connection you are using includes a saved user name and password 1 Using the mouse click the Start button on the t
230. uts for several commands in Radio For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Press Play the selected song album or playlist PLAY Skip to the next track in an album or playlist H SKIP FORWARD Skip to the previous track in an album or playlist H SKIP BACK Stop the track completely Press PLAY to start the track again from the beginning E STOP Pause the audio Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume H PAUSE Mute the sound does not stop playback MUTE Turn up or turn down the volume VOL or VOL 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 36 My Pictures remote control commands The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in My Pictures For quick reference a list of remote commands is provided below To Play a slide show starting with a selected picture Go to the previous or next picture Pan across a photo in full screen mode Pause a slide show and any audio that is playing Resume a paused slide show Stop a slide show and any audio that is playing Enter the selected menu item Show the selected photo Zoom in a photo in full screen mode Related topics My Pictures keyboard shortcuts Remote commands in Media Center 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Press PLAY RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW PAUSE STOP OK Page 37 My Videos remote control commands The remote control provides shortcuts for several co
231. ve updated drivers Ensure that the audio card is installed to your computer Enable the audio card in Windows Device Manager Check the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver Related topics There is no TV signal Troubleshoot the TV signal or image 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 280 The video image is too dark The optimal monitor display setting for most PC applications often causes the TV image to appear too dark You might need to adjust your display settings to view better picture quality in the TV image To configure your video display go to Adjust display settings in General Settings under Appearance Related topics Configure your video display 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 281 About My TV in Media Center My TV enables you to watch TV at your own pace You can use the transport controls on the remote to play pause fast forward or rewind live TV or recorded TV You have even more control over the TV image with replay skip slow motion frame advance and frame back Use the Guide to check what is currently playing on TV and get more details on each show Apply a filter to the Guide and view program information on channels that have shows within a specific category You can also browse for TV shows in Search by name keyword or category Once you find a show that you want to watch you can choose to record a single show
232. ward through entire chapters e Select Skip forward and back or back to use SKIP and REPLAY to skip forward 7 seconds and backwards 30 seconds 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 380 Set rating limits for movie and DVD viewing 1 Press the START A button on the remote and then select Settings 2 Select General 3 Select Parental Controls The first time you use this setting you will need to set a four digit code Follow the instructions on the screen 4 Select Movie DVD Ratings 5 Select or clear the Turn on movie blocking check box 6 Select or clear the Block unrated movies check box Lf Note An unrated movie might or might not be approved for family viewing 7 Use the on screen buttons to choose a movie rating 8 To apply the ratings select Save 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 381 Remote commands for DVD playback The remote control provides shortcuts for several commands in DVD A compiled list of remote commands is provided below for quick reference To Go to the DVD menu Play a DVD in the drive Stop DVD playback Fast forward Rewind Pause Advance frame by frame while paused slow motion Go back frame by frame while paused slow motion reverse Go forward one frame while paused Go back one frame while paused Skip to the next chapter Skip to the previous chapter Skip forward 29 seconds Skip back 7 seconds Cha
233. you want and then press the PLAY F button on the remote Playback begins and the list appears on the Now Playing page in My Music 4 Select Visualize Lf Note The name of the visualization collection and visualization effect appears at the top of the screen Use the arrow buttons on the remote to browse through different effects in a visualization collection Press the CH PG button or CH PG button on the remote to jump to a new visualization collection Tip You can view information about the song currently playing during the visualization if you turn on song information during visualizations Related topics Display or hide song information during visualizations 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 323 Add or remove a visualization collection 1 Press the START Tai button on the remote and then select My Music 2 Select Settings 3 Select Select Visualizations A list of visualization collections appears 4 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list and then select the collection that you want to add or remove 5 Press the OK button on the remote to either select or clear the check box next to the visualization collection When the check box is selected the collection is added when the check box is cleared the collection is removed 2000 2003 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Page 324 Display or hide song information during visualizations 1 Press the START Tai button on t

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