Gateway 610 Gateway 610 Media Center PC User's Guide - Page 85
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scan lines. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it fills in the other half of the video image with the even lines. Because most TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one pass of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. This results in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your eyes. Q: How do I configure my Media Center PC to output to a TV? A: Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC detects when you use an external S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the S-Video display device. For more information, review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: What display setting can I change to get better TV or DVD image quality? A: Use the brightness buttons located on the top of your Media Center PC display to adjust the display brightness. - OR - Use the Adjust display settings calibration wizard to adjust the display type, display width, connection type, and display calibration. The Adjust display settings options are located under the Windows XP Media Center Settings, TV menu options. For more information about accessing the Media Center Settings menu, see "Changing your Windows XP Media Center Settings" on page 73. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn TV programs that were recorded with my Media Center PC to a DVD? A: Yes. Media Center PC saves recorded TV programs in the .DVR-MS format. You can burn a .DVR-MS file to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as Nero Express and Sonic PrimeTime. Q: Can I play recorded TV programs on other computers? A: You can record a TV program to DVD with Sonic PrimeTime. Sonic PrimeTime records the DVD in a DVD format much like a DVD movie. If you want to view the DVD on a computer, you need a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You do not need Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update (described above) on your computer to play TV programs recorded with Sonic PrimeTime. - OR - Yes, you can record a .DVR-MS file, as a data file, to DVD with Nero Express and the DVD can be replayed 79