Ablecom CE-HE130S2 Series User manual

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CE-HE130S2Series
HD Multimedia Home Server
User Manual
Version 0.1

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Safety Instructions............................4
Regulations........................................5
Precautions........................................5
Noteson Disc Handling.....................6
Notesabout This Server.....................6
Home ServerOverview......................7
Introduction...............................................7
Main Features............................................7
Index to Parts andControls...............8
Top Panel...................................................8
RearPanel..................................................9
RemoteController...................................10
GettingStarted................................ 12
Step1. Checking the Accessories..............12
Step2.Open the back cover.....................12
Step3. Connecting to the TV or Monitor.12
Step4.Connecting tothe Network.......... 13
Step5.Connecting to the Power Cord.....13
Step6.Connecting totheSpeaker (If your
TV orMonitor is without Speaker)13
Step7. CheckingHDD.............................. 13
Step8. Preparing the Remote Controller14
Step10. Power On/Off the system...........14
InsertingHDDs................................15
Inserting/Removing Discs...............15
Inserting Discs......................................... 15
Eject Discs................................................ 15
ManuallyEjectDiscs............................... 15
InsertingMemoryCards.................. 16
Various Connections........................17
Connectinga TV (or Monitor).......17
Selecting a video cable...................... 17
Connecting with an HDMI cable......17
Connecting with an DVI cable.......... 17
Connecting with an HDMI cable......18
Connectingan AVAmplifier..........18
Selectingan audio cable................... 18
Connecting with a Coaxial AudioCable............................................... 18
Connecting with a Toslink Optical
Digital Audio Cable................19
Connecting with an HAMI Cable......19
Connecting Multi-Channel Audio.....19
EnjoyingVideos, Photos,andMusic20
Gettingstarted with Widows Media
Center..................................20
Step1. Setting up Windows Media
Center....................................20
Step2. Optimize howWindows Media
Center looks onyour display.20
Step3. Set up your speakers.............20
Step4. Set up your media libraries....21
Step5.Configure tuners,TV signal,
and Guide...............................21
WatchingTV..................................22
To watch live TV............................... 23
To watch live TV usingaMedia Center
remotecontroller.................. 23
To find movies that are scheduleto be
broadcast...............................24
To watch InternetTV in Media Center...............................................24
Record TV....................................24
To record a live TV show ormovie... 25
To schedule recordings using the
Guide.....................................25
To schedule recordings using Search............................................... 25
To record a TV series........................ 25
To play a recorded TV program.......25
To schedule recordings based on
channel and time...................26

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Toschedule recordings based on
keywords................................26
To add or remove folders that
Windows Media Center
searches when itlooks for
recorded TV...........................26
Play video and watch pictures.......27
To find and view a picture................27
To view or importpictures or videos
from a removable device.......27
To create aslideshow.......................28
To play a slide show..........................28
To customize setting for slideshows28
To rateand play your favorite pictures................................................29
To find and play a video file..............29
To slow down, speedup, or rewind a
video file.................................29
To change the videobackground color................................................29
Play a CDor DVD or BD................30
To play a DVD.................................. 30
To change the settingfor DVD
playback.................................31
To play an audioCD.......................... 31
To play media files from a data CD,
dataDVD, or removable device................................................31
SupportingFile Types...................32
Music file types.................................32
Video file types..................................32
Picture file types................................32
Changing the Server Settings...........32
Display Settings............................32
Changeyour screen resolution.........32
Make the texton your screen larger or
smaller....................................32
Audio Settings...............................33
Network Settings.......................... 34
Bluetooth Settings.........................35
DTV Settings..................................37
Windows HomeServer Setting........37
Sharing Folders.......................................37
User AccountsSetup
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Additional Information....................41
About Windows update.................41
The new Windows Update is easier
to usecomparedto its
predecessor..........................41
Finding Windows Updates................41
Specification ....................................43

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read thesafetyinstructions
carefully.
2. Keep this user s manual for future
reference.
3. Keep this equipmentaway from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flatsurface
before setting itup.
5. The ventilator on the enclosure is usedfor
air convection andto preventthe equip-
ment from overheating.Do not cover the
ventilator.
6. Make sure thatthe power voltage is within
its safety range and has been adjusted
properly to the value of 100~240Vbefore
connecting theequipment tothe power
inlet.
7. Place thepower cord in a way thatpeople
are unlikely to step on it. Do notplace
anything on the power cord.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus torain or moisture.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, do not open thechassis.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall
not be exposed toexcessive heat suchas
sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
Dangerous explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalenttype recommended by the
manufacturer.
:
This symbol indicates that the productshould
notbe placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Regulations
This device has been testedand found to
comply withthe limits for a Class Bdigital
device pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC rules.
These limitsare designed to providereasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This device generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy
and, if notinstalledandusedin accordance
withthe instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
FCCStatement
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio ortelevision reception,
which can be determined by turningthe device
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correctthe interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.
- Increase the separation between the device
and receiver.
- Connectthe device into an outleton a circuit
differentfrom that towhichthe receiver is
connected.
- Consultthe dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Shielded network cable must be used between
network hub and clientin order to comply with
the limits for adigital device pursuantto
Subpart B of Part15 of FCC Rules
This equipmentshould be installedand
operated witha minimum distance of 20
centimeters be between the radiator andyour
body.
Any changes or modifications (including the
antennas)made to this device thatare not
expressly approved the manufacturer may void
the user s authority to operate the equipment.
Precautions
- Internal partis hazardous movingparts;
please keep fingers and other bodyparts
away.
For Safety
- For every change in power cord susage,
please use an approvedpower cord with
condition greater or equal to H05VV-F, 3G,
and0.75mm.
For Power Sources
- Do notdisable the protective earthpin from
the plug; the equipment must be connected
to an earthedmains socket-outlet.
- For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet
shallbe installed near theequipment and
shall be easily accessible.
For Placement
- Adjustmentof the volume control as well as
the equalizer to other settings than the center
position may increase theear-/ headphones
outputvoltage and therefore the sound
pressure level.

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Notes on DiscHandling
To keep the disc clean,handle the disc by its
edge. Do nottouch thesurface.
Do not expose the discto directsunlight or
heatsources suchas hot air ducts, or leave
itin acar parked indirectsunlight as the
temperature may rise considerable inside
the car.
After ejection adisc from the server,store
the disc in its case.
Clean the disc witha cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from thecenter out.
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available disc/lens
cleaners, or anti-staticspray intendedfor
viny1 LPs.
If you have printed the disc slabel, dry the
label beforeplaying.
Do not attachasticker type label on the disc.
The disc changer may be damaged.
Do not insert thefollowing unsupported
discs;doing sowill damage the unit or
discs.
- Discs whose shapes are nonstandard-
sized or nonstandard-shaped. (Card,
heart, star, etc.)
- Discs with a paper sticker or seals.
- Discs with a cellophane tape, or an
adhesive residue of a removed label.
- Discs of non-standard thickness (thinner
than 1.0mm, or thickerthan 1.5mm)
Notes about This Server
This productandmanual are produced by
Ablecom Technology, Inc. and is under
copyrightprotection. Any reproduction,
transfer, copy or other illegal usages is not
permitted, exceptfor backup purpose by the
purchaser of the product.
Copyrights
We have taken the besteffort to keep this
manual correct, butwe may notguarantee the
contentsare absolutelyaccurate, for the
specification of this productmay upgradeor
change over time. We reserve the right to make
changes withoutnotice.
If you wantto know more about the instruction
of Windows 7, please refer
to
Notice
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind
ows7/help/getting-started

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HomeServerOverview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ABLECOM Multimedia Mini-Theater System, which will bringyou full
enjoyment and high performance. We have especially designedthis system to become the
multimedia center of your living room. With Dolby surround 5.1 channel and wireless transmission;
you can get more through easier way.
Main Features
- Designed for High-speedtracking, full HD enjoymentandstyle pursing.
- The central server of Home IT system.
- Audio/Video files sharing
- Blu-Ray digital datastorage center
- Compatible with most of audio andvideo formats.
- Built-in TV tuner with Antenna (optional)
- Blu-Ray (Optional)/DVD Super Multi digital data storage center
- SupportWireless transmission
- Multi-tasking advanced solution
- Support2/4/5.1 channel HD audio
- Compatible with versatile fileformats including MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1/2/4 and DIVX
withvideo solution for NTSC, PALandHD upto1080P full HD.
- Multi-tasking performance to getmore done.
- Easy installation withunique thermal heat pipe valve and good noise control under 20dB.
- Chiccolor lighting creates atmosphere & achieve ambience within home.

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Index to Parts andControls
TopPanel
No. Part Name Description
1 Slot-in Optical Drive Insert the CD or DVD diskinto this slot, and it will loadthe
contents automatically.
2 Manual-Eject Hole When system isoff, push a straightened paper clip intothe
manual eject hole to releasethe disk.
3Optical Drive Active Indicator It will be lit when the optical drive is active.
4Optical Driver Eject Button Press this button toeject the CDor DVD.
5 Card Reader
This Card Reader supports the following memory card:
(1) Smart Media (SM)
(2) SD/ SDHC/ MicroSD/ MiniSD/ TransFlash/ MMC
(3) Compact Flash (CF)
(4) Memory Stick(MS)
6 Power Button Press this button topower on the system
7 Hot-Swap Serial ATA bays 2x2.5”SATA I/II Hot-Swap Bays (Each support 500GB, up to
1TB); Push the blue part to eject the drive.
8 System Disk HDD_0 is the internal system disk
9 MIC-IN Jack(pink) Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone-out Jack(green) Plug an earphoneor speaker into this jack.
10 USB2.0Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or USB Flash

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RearPanel
No. Part Name Description
1 TVAntenna Port Connect antenna tothis port to receive TV contents (Optional)
2 PS/2 Keyboard Connect to a PS/2 Keyboard
3Coaxial S/PDIF-out Connect to an amplifier for digital audio output
4System Thermal Fans This System Thermal Fan could lower down the temperature of the System
efficiently
5 Gigabit LAN port The Gigabit LAN port can provide 10/100/1000Mbps transmission speed
6 Audio ports
Line-in (light-blue): Connect to an analog audio source like CD/.DVDplayer
Line-out (green): Plug an earphone or speaker intothis jack
Mic-in (pink): Plug a microphone into this jackSupport High Definition
Audio 5.1 channels output.
7 DC-IN Power Jack Connect Power Cord toprovide power tothe system.
8 USB2.0 Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or USB Flash
9 HDMIoutput HDMI port can output digital video and audiosignal to the monitor and the
audio system at the same time.
10 Optical S/PDIF-out Connect to an amplifier for digital audio output
11 DVI output DVI port can output digital signal to themonitor
12 VGA output VGA port can output analog signal to the monitor
13 eSATA ports eSATA port can provide 3Gbps transmission speed to the connecteddevices
14 USB2.0 Ports Connect USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or USB Flash.

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RemoteController
The remote control has five types of buttons:
A. Playback Buttons:To control your media.
B. Navigation Buttons: To move between items on the screen.
C. Audio-visual (AV)Buttons:To change channels and adjustvolume.
D. Numeric KeypadButtons: To enter alphanumeric characters or TVchannels.
E. Teletext and Fastext Buttons:To accessteletextfunctionality (if available).

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No. Part Name Description
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POWER
BUTTON
Press to put the computer in standby
mode;press again to bring the
computer out of standbymode and
return tothe desktop.
A. PlaybackButtons:
2 PAUSE
Pause the currently playing media;
press again to resume.
3 STOP
Stop the currently playing media.
(Press PLAY to start the trackagain
from the beginning.)
4 FWD
Speed up the currently playing media;
if pressed repeatedly,cycles through
three fast forward speeds from
slowest to fastest.
5 PLAY
Play the selected song, Album, or
Playlist.
6 SKIP
For Album or Playlist, skip tothe next
song. For Recorded TV, skip ahead 29
seconds.
7 RECORD
Record the TV show to disk. If
pressed while live TV is on, record the
current show.(If pressed twice, record
the series). Ifpressed from the
Electronic Programming Guide,
record a TV show or TV series to disk.
8 REW
Rewind the currently playing media;
if pressed repeatedly, cycles through
three rewind speeds from slowest to
fastest.
9 REPLAY
For TV, go back five seconds. For
Album or Playlist, play theprevious
song. For DVD, play the previous
chapter.
B. Navigation Buttons:Use the navigation buttons on the
remote control to move between items on the screen in
Media Center.
10 START
Start Media Center, or go tothe
Start menu if Media Center is
already running.
11 MORE
Show information about the
selected item.
12 UP
Move to the item above.
13 RIGHT
Move to the item on the right, or
move from the menu to the folder
items. If a slide show is playing,
skip to the next picture.
14 OK
Select the active item.
15 BACK
Go to the previous screen
No. Part Name Description
16 LEFT
Move to the item on the left, or
move to the menu. IFa slide show
is playing, return tothe previous
picture.
17 DOWN
Move to the item below.
C. AV Buttons: Use the AV buttons to change channels,
adjust volume, access a DVDmenu, or to put Media
Center in standby mode. Some buttons, such as GUIDE,
act as shortcuts.
18 MUTE
Mute the sound. Press MUTE again
to turn the sound backon.
19 CH/PG+ /
CH/PG- Change the channel
20 GUIDE
Go to the Electronic Programming
Guide.
21 LIVE TV
Switch tolive TV if TVis not
currently playing. If TV is paused,
skip to live programming.
22 VOL+ /
VOL- Adjust the volume
23 RECORDED
TVGo to the Recorded TV page
24 DVDMENU
Display the DVDmenu
25 VIDEO
Go to the Video Page
26 RAIDO
Go to the Radio Page
27 PICTURE
Go to the Picture Page
28 MUSIC
Go to the Music Page
D. Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad consists of numbers from 0 through
9and two other keys:ENTER and CLEAR. You can use
the numeric keypad to type alphanumeric characters
anywhere in Media Center that you can enter text. If you
want to delete characters you have typed, pressCLEAR;
press ENTER to submit thecharacters you have typed.
You can also use the numeric keypad to enter TV
channels.
F. Teletext Buttons
Media Center supports teletext when it is available. The
coloredFastext buttons on the remote control for Media
Center PC workmuch like the teletext buttons on a
standard teletext-enabled TV.

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Getting Started
The box contains accessories,padding material
and Server unit. Please mustoperatethis unit
according tothe followingprocedures.
Step1. Checkingthe Accessories
The following items are supplied in the
accessorypack:
(1) Power Adapter x1pcs
(2) Power Cordx1pcs
(3) Remote Controller x1pcs
(4) Size AA/AAA batteries x2pcs
(5) Driver CD withuser manual x 1pcs
(6) TV Dongle with antenna x 1pcs (optional)
(7) Wireless Keyboardwith Mouse x1pcs
(optional)
Note:
The packingcontentsmay vary from different area,
and if you have any question about the above list,
please feelfree to contactyourlocal dealersforthe
details. Ablecom reserves the right to change or
upgrade the contents for betterperformance.
Step2. Openthe backcover
Open the back cover before insertingthe
connectors.
Step3.Connecting to the TVor
Monitor
Method 1. Connecting a TV or Monitor with an
HDMI cable;
Method 2. Connectinga TV or Monitor with
DVI connector cable;
Method 3. ConnectingaTV or Monitor with
VGA connector cable.
*Please see Page 16 for Various Connections.

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Step4. Connecting to the Network
Connecta DSL modemandMedia Server with
Ethernetcable(as below).
(Please see Page 33for Network setup)
Step5.Connecting to thePower
Cord
Connectthe supplied power cord toAC-IN
terminal of the server. Then plug the server and
TV or Monitor Power Cord into theAC outlet.
Note:
The power cord type will be different as different
country,please check the power cord type with your
localdealer if the supplied power cord is not
correct.
Step6.Connectingto the Speaker
(If your TVor Monitoris
withoutSpeaker)
Connecting the Speaker with audio cable as
below:
Step7.Checking HDD
HE130S2 has two 2.5”harddisk drivers with
hotswap function. Please check if the system is
installed one HDD atleast on the HDD_0
position.
(Please seePage 14for detail instruction of Hot
Swap HDD Cage)

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Step8. PreparingtheRemote
Controller
Before using the Remote Controller, please
insert thebatteries first.
1. Remove the battery
compartment cover by
pushing on its release
and lifting up.
2. Insertthe batteries,
making sure to properly
orientthe positive (+)
and negative (-) ends as
specified bythe battery
compartment labels.
3. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
Step10.Power On/Off the system
Once you complete to assemble the basic
equipment withMedia Server together, please
press the Power Button on the front of the
panel to turn on the system.
When you would like to
turn off the system, please
select “ShutDown”from
the “Start”on the screen of
OS;
Or press “Power Button”of
Remote Controller to enter
“Sleep Mode”.
Note:
1. If users select S3 to shutdown the system and
the light of the machinewill keep lighting about
15~20 seconds, please do not do any action until
the light is off.
2. If users could not get clear vision when watching
TV with the included indoorantenna, please
install anoutdoor antenna to get a good signal.
3. The S/PDIF cable length should be under2m, or
the audio system may not work normally. We
suggest using 1mcable.

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Inserting HDDs
This system supports two 2.5”hard disk drives,
and you can addharddisk drives toexpand
your storage size as you need. Also, you can use
these twodrives to make RAID configuration or
hot-swap hard disk drives while thesystem is
operating. Please follow theinstructions to
setup your harddisk drives:
Step1. Push the blue clip to
release the drive to
eject theinstalled
hard disk drive
cage.
Step2. Holdthe black bar
to pull the hard disk
drive out from the
tray.
Step3. You can follow the similar way to addor
remove harddisk drives. When you add
or replace a hard
disk drive, dothe
following steps
to fixthe drives.
Step4. Pushthe harddisk
drive back into the
ray, press and hold
the blue clip.
Step5. Push the black bar
back to the position,
then release the blue
clip to fix the hard disk drive.
Inserting/Removing Discs
InsertingDiscs
Step1. Press power button to turn on the server.
Step2. Place the discintothe slot-in optical
drive, then the disc will be loaded
automatically.
EjectDiscs
Step1. Press the ejectbutton torelease disc.
Step2. Remove the disc from the optical drive.
ManuallyEjectDiscs
Step1. Make sure your system if off.
Step2. Locate themanual ejecting holeas
shown in the images below.

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Step3. Carefully push a straightenedpaper clip
into themanual ejectinghole and press
gentlyto release the disc.
Caution:
1. Never remove the disc manually while your
system ison.
2. If the disc does not eject immediately, repeat the
manual eject procedure until the discisreleased.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insertthememory cards as follows.
SM:SmartMedia
CF:CompactFlash
SD:SecureDigital Card
MS:Memory Stick
(Once theServer is reading the memory card,
LED indicator will light yellow.)
Note:
- With a Memory Stick oran SD memory Card, push
the card until clicks.
- Do not remove or insert memory cardswhile the
Memory Stick/CF/SD/xD-Picture Card LED
indicatorsare lightingas the cards are being
accessed.
- Be sure to insert the memory card into the
correspondingslot. Inserting a wrong card may
cause a malfunction.

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Various Connections
Connecting aTV(or Monitor)
Refer to thefollowing sections for detailsabout
connection to a TV(or monitor).
Selecting a video cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI is the new standardthat provides both
audio and video transmission through a single
cable. HDMI supportsresolution of 1080p with
digital audio and are used for connecting to an
HDTV.
Standard HDMI cablescan be up to 5 meters
long, buthigher quality ones can be up to15
meters long,and the length can be further
increased withamplifiers.
VGA Cable
A standard VGA connector has 15-pins. VGA
Cable is one of the most common video
connectors for computer monitors and
high-definition TVs.
DVI Cable
A DVI cable has 29 pins,though some
connectors may have fewer pins depending on
their configuration. We recommend that you
selectthe DVI-D type for your system.
Connectingwith an HDMIcable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8) and your
HDTV direction to locate the HDMI connector.
Connect your system to the HDTV as shown
below.
Connectingwith an DVIcable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8) and your
monitor direction to locate the DVI connector.
Connect your system to the monitor as shown
below.

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Connecting with an HDMI cable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8)and your
monitor direction tolocate theVGA connector.
Connectyour system to the monitor as shown
below.
Connectingan AVAmplifier
Refer to the followingsections for details about
connection to an AV Amplifier (or speakers).
Selectingan audiocable
Coaxial Audio Cable
For Coaxial S/PDIF
3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable
A 3.5mm stereo audio cable lets you connect to
a 2 channel speakers.
Toslink Optical DigitalAudioCable
For Optical S/PDIF
Connectingwith a CoaxialAudio
Cable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8) and your
AVAmplifier directionto locate the Coaxial
S/PDIF connector. Connectyour system to the
AVAmplifier as shown below.

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Connecting with a Toslink Optical
Digital AudioCable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8)and your
AV Amplifier direction to locate theOptical
S/PDIF connector. Connectyour system to the
AV Amplifier as shown below.
Connecting with an HAMI Cable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8)and your
AV Amplifier direction to locate theHDMI
connector. Connectyour system to theAV
Amplifier as shown below.
Connecting Multi-Channel Audio
Use 3.5mm stereoaudio cable may need to plus
a2-RCA converter to connect to your AV
Amplifier or Multi-Channel speakers.
Refer to the following diagrams and captions
for the function of eachaudio jack on the rear
panel.
2-Channel Mode
4-Channel Mode
5.1-ChannelMode

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Enjoying Videos, Photos,and
Music
Using Windows Media Center to enjoy Videos,
Photos, andMusic
Getting startedwithWidows
Media Center
Step1. Setting up Windows Media
Center
The first time you startMedia Center, you'll see
asetup page with information about various
features, as well as two setup options. The
quickestmethod is, not surprisingly, Express.
You can choose thisoption now if you wantto
jump rightin. However, let s walk through the
Custom setup options to give you a better idea
of what you can do withMedia Center.
1. Using a Media Center remote, press the
green Startbutton .
2. The first time you startMedia Center, on
the setup page, select Continue,and then
select Custom.
3. When you reachthe page titled Get the
Mostfrom Windows Media Center, select
Yes to allow Media Center to download
album cover art,DVD cover art, current TV
guide listings, information from online
media services,and other useful
information.
Step2. Optimize how Windows Media
Centerlooks on your display.
The Display Configuration wizard is helpfulfor
getting the bestimagequality possible on your
TV screen or computer monitor.
The wizard takes you through the main partof
the process withaseries of easy-to-understand
questions. If you re unsure aboutthe details of
your hardware setup, such as the name of a
cable or the type of display you have, look at
the illustrations in thewizard—they can help
you figure outwhat type of connection you re
using. When you ve finishedanswering the
questions, and you re happy withthe way your
display looks, exit thewizard. If you re not
satisfied, you can find additional display
options under Adjust display controls.
You can return to the Display Configuration
wizard any time:
1. Using a MediaCenter remote, press the
green Start button .
2. On the Windows Media Center start screen,
scroll to Tasks, select Settings, select
General, select Windows Media Center
Setup, and then select Configure Your
TV or Monitor.
Step3. Set up yourspeakers
If your computer is connected to a surround
sound system, you can use the Speaker Setup
wizard. Choose your speaker configuration, and
then use the testfeature to play a chime sound.
Listen closely to eachindividual speaker to
make sure it s receiving a signal.
You can return to the Speaker Setup wizard any
time:
1. Using a MediaCenter remote, press the
green Start button .