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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 2
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 3
control in My TV 16 Using the Television Program Guide 17 Using Media Center without the Guide 17 Television Program Guide errors 18 Viewing the Television Program Guide 18 Setting up how Media Center downloads the Guide 19 Manually downloading the Guide 20 Adding a postal code to receive the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 4
69 Creating audio CDs 69 Creating jukebox discs 70 Working with Data DVDs and CDs 70 Verifying data disc recorded without errors 70 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide Data disc tips 71 Creating data discs 71 Copying a DVD or CD 72 Archiving Files on a CD or DVD 72 Working with Image Files - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 5
to Work with Media Center 103 Locating the Drive After Installation 104 Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive 104 Viewing and Storing Files 104 Playing Media Files 105 Playing Music Files 105 Viewing Picture Files 105 Playing Video Files 105 Watching TV Programs Stored on - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 6
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are not able to watch your favorite show, you can use Media Center to record it. Record TV with ease by using the Television Program Guide (Internet service required) to select the shows you want to record. You can record one show or an entire series and watch it when it is convenient for you. You - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 8
HP Media Center PC documentation, such as speakers, are optional and sold separately. n The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) may not be available in all countries/regions. Using Media Center Features You can control the Media Center functions and navigate Media Center windows - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 9
so on). This step makes sure your HP Media Center PC receives the correct TV signal and Television Program Guide information. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, the setup wizard programs your remote control to work with them. ■ Optimize how Media Center looks on your display. You can - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 10
shown: ■ HP Image Zone - View digital pictures, play a slideshow, and print photos ■ HP Tunes - Play music from your iTunes music Library or from music CDs ■ Play DVD - Watch DVD movies ■ Settings - Change Media Center program settings 4 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 11
Web site, where you can find the latest Media Center information and media offers and services. This site is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in some countries/regions. Your HP Media Center PC must be connected to the Internet to access the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 12
various actions. Icon Action Log off and end your Media Center session and switch users Shut down the HP Media Center PC Restart the HP Media Center PC Put the HP Media Center PC in a powerreduced state (standby mode) n From most areas in Media Center, you can press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 13
windows. To change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button the remote control. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. on 4 Select one of the settings listed. Then, use the arrow buttons to select an option or follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select Save to save - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 14
navigating in Media Center. ■ More Programs Options to change settings for other programs on the HP Media Center PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection, TV signal, speakers, TV, or monitor; access Windows updates; run Media Center setup again; set up remote desktop; and reset - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 15
the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. ■ Turn on or off a TV that is connected to your HP Media Center PC (select models only). ■ Turn on the HP Media Center PC. DVD MENU TV RADIO MUSIC PICTURES - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 16
and live or K OK recorded TV programs. J Back returns HP Media Center PC to the previous window within Media Center. L VOLUME CH/PG K Arrow buttons move the cursor to navigate and select actions within all Media Center windows. M L Start opens Media Center to the Start menu. M Volume - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 17
that you select in the My Pictures window of Media Center. w If you turn off (shut down) your HP Media Center PC, Media Center will not record a scheduled TV program. The HP Media Center PC must be turned on or in standby mode to record TV programs. n Make sure you turn off the monitor and turn - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 18
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Guide (Internet service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV shows or a whole series to your hard disk drive or an HP Personal Media Drive. ■ Movies: Go online to find movies to watch now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 20
to see upcoming programs for that channel, by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control. Before you can watch TV by using Media Center, make sure: ■ The computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the setup poster and the HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide for more - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 21
The personal video recorder functionality lets you record single shows or capture entire series for later viewing. When you open the My TV window and begin watching live TV, Media Center automatically begins recording the selected program in the background for up to 30 minutes. When you pause a live - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 22
. To open the Television Program Guide, press Guide. When in the Guide window, press Guide again to view a program categories menu. To filter your Guide to display only programs in a category, you can select a category, such as Drama. 16 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 23
on your television service provider; most providers display up to 14 days. By selecting a program title, a detailed description of the program appears at the bottom of the window. n Your HP Media Center PC requires a connection to the Internet to access the Guide. Using Media Center without the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 24
HP Media Center PC is connected to the Internet and Media Center is properly set up before you try to change the Guide settings. Television Program Guide errors If there is no Guide Guide information. ■ The current lineup and/or location selected for the Guide is not supported. ■ The Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 25
the Guide in Media Center TV Settings menu. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. When the Television Program Guide starts downloading from the Internet, it can take up to 30 minutes, depending on the amount of data to download and the speed of your Internet connection. . n If your HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 26
your postal code, and select Next for Media Center to determine which TV/Program Guide listings are available for your country/region. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. Adding missing channels to the Guide Some program channels may not appear in the Guide. To add the names and numbers of the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 27
have added all the channels. . Editing channels in the Guide Some program channels may not appear correctly in the Guide information. To edit the channel numbers that are incorrect for your TV provider information: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select Settings - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 28
program are displayed, select a time and press OK. 4 To begin watching the program in full-screen mode, select the program, and then press OK. If the program is not currently playing, select Record or Record Series, and then press OK. 22 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 29
using categories You can search the Guide to find a TV program by selecting a category using your remote control. Some categories are not available in all countries/ regions. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, select My TV, and then select Search. 2 Select Categories - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 30
them when it is convenient. You can record the program you are watching, or you can record a future program or series from the Guide, the Search, or the Recorded TV window in My TV. You can record two programs at the same time if your HP Media Center PC has two TV tuners that have the same type of - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 31
window, press the back arrow on the keyboard, or press Back on the remote control. n Recorded TV programs that have been copied to a DVD can be played on your HP Media Center PC and on some DVD players. Recorded TV programs can be backed up as part of a full system backup and restored to the same - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 32
be played from an HP Media Center PC and from some set-top DVD players. See "Sonic MyDVD Video Projects" on page 81. For more detailed information about recording CDs and DVDs, refer to information on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 33
the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window, you can sort your programs by name, date, or category. You can also delete a recorded program or series of programs and check for any recording errors. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, select - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 34
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Music is designed to work with the Windows Media Player program. HP Tunes With HP Tunes, you can play your favorite music that you have added to your iTunes music library. For more information about using HP Tunes, see "Using HP Tunes with Media Center" on page 30. Playing Music Files n When a CD - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 36
information on using the iTunes program, refer to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/ support Using HP Tunes with Media Center iTunes is a software program from Apple located in your All Programs menu that works together with the HP Tunes area in Media Center. HP Tunes is linked to your - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 37
, follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Close iTunes. 5 Open Media Center, and then open HP Tunes. n If you do not complete these steps, an error message appears when HP Tunes is launched, which indicates that a problem has occurred in iTunes that is preventing this program from running. ■ There - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 38
Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes. 2 Click the File menu, and then select Add File to Library. Click the drop-down arrow to browse for your music files. Select your file, and then click Open. 32 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 39
in the iTunes program. It is not possible to make these changes from within HP Tunes in Media Center. n You can select Media Center as the default player for any of the listed file types. Refer to iTunes Help for information about supported file types. Playing CDs with HP Tunes When you insert - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 40
music for a slideshow. You can use iTunes or HP Tunes in Media Center to create playlists. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again. 2 Click an empty playlist window opens. 34 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 41
XP or Media Center is unresponsive and the PC needs to be restarted. ■ You upgrade iTunes and go through the license agreement instructions. If you have upgraded iTunes, you must initialize iTunes again. See "Completing the iTunes setup wizard" on page 31. n IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 42
Media Player program. Music files that are added from within My Music in Media Center are copied into the Windows Media Player Library and are then accessible from within Media Center. In My Music you can: My Music menu in Media Center 36 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 43
found and played back by using My Music in Media Center. You can also add music files to your music library from within the Windows Media Player program. For more information about adding and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 44
instructions. 6 Select Yes to begin copying tracks to your music library. This process may take several minutes, depending on the length of your music tracks. 7 Click OK. Deleting music files from the My Music library 1 Press the Media Center Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 45
your default audio player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. n For more information about music file formats, use Windows Media Player Help and Media Center Help. Only supported audio file types are displayed in the My - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 46
a visualization while you play a music track. Playing an album in My Music 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into can access in Media Center: 1 From the My Music window: 40 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 47
them. Finding and Playing an Album in My Music 1 In the Media Center Start menu, select My Music, and then select Albums. 2 Use the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs. To go back to Media Center, press Start on the remote control. ■ Visualize to view a picture while listening - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 48
Media Center Start button on the remote control, and select More Programs. 2 Insert a blank CD-R disc. 3 Select Create CD/DVD. 4 Select disc format: Audio CD or Data CD, and then select OK. 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the Untitled text box. n IMPORTANT: HP supports - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 49
Media Center to view and print your pictures. HP Image Zone Plus HP Image Zone Plus is a software program located in your All Programs menu that works together with the HP Image Zone Plus area in Media Center. Both programs video camera, directly to the HP Media Center PC or through a docking station - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 50
n For specific details on using the HP Image Zone Plus program, click the Help link in the control area of the program window. Using HP Image Zone Plus in Media Center Some tasks you must do in the HP Image Zone Plus program on your desktop with your keyboard and mouse, and some tasks you can do - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 51
To create your picture catalog: 1 Using the mouse, double-click the HP Image Zone Plus icon on your desktop. Or Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Image Zone Plus. The HP Image Zone Plus window opens. 2 When the catalog message appears, click OK to index the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 52
HP Image Zone Plus program. After you create your picture albums in HP Image Zone Plus, you can then view them in Media Center. To create an album: 1 Using the mouse, double-click the HP Image Zone Plus icon on your desktop click Set. 46 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 53
place to your pictures 1 Using your mouse, double-click the HP Image Zone Plus icon on the desktop. 2 Click the My Images tab, and then click All or the date the picture was scanned. 1 Press the Media Center Start button the remote control. 2 Select HP Image Zone. 3 Select the Search button. on 4 - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 54
n You must open the HP Image Zone Plus program from the desktop to assign dates, keywords, and images, individual albums, or pictures selected from a search. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select HP Image Zone. 3 Select the pictures you want to view as a - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 55
the Help menu in the HP Image Zone Plus program. Using supported picture file types with HP Image Zone Plus HP Image Zone Plus supports the following types of image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 56
Print. Follow any onscreen instructions. You need to set up your printer before you can print from Media Center. Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures Create an incremental backup disc of images you have put into HP ImageZone Plus: 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, HP, HP ImageZone Plus, and - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 57
can continue to work on your HP Media Center PC while LightScribe is burning the label. Both labels have a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph. Creating a simple backup disc label with HP Image Zone Plus 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, HP, HP ImageZone Plus, and then click - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 58
the tools you need for viewing, organizing, editing, printing, sharing, and protecting your digital images. My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer My Pictures menu in Media Center 52 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 59
Adding Pictures to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and then select My Pictures. 2 Press the More information button on the remote control, and select Add Pictures. 3 Select - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 60
not select the pictures you want to view as a slideshow, Media Center uses the first folder listed. If you have picture files that are not stored in folders you created, Media Center plays all files stored in the My Pictures folder. 54 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 61
them cannot be displayed. ■ Corrupted and unsupported image file types display a generic image icon but cannot be displayed in Media Center. ■ Some file types are supported only if appropriate filters and software are installed. n If the message Image cannot be displayed appears, the file may be - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 62
to save changes and replace the original picture file. Cropping pictures in My Pictures 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and select My Pictures. 2 Select the picture you want Touch up, and then select Crop. 56 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 63
print. 4 Press the More information button on the remote control, and then select Picture Details. 5 Select Print, and then select Print again. 6 Follow any onscreen instructions. You may need to set up your printer before you can print from Media Center. Working with Pictures 57 - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 64
DVDs You can copy your pictures to CDs and DVDs in Media Center or by using the RecordNow! program. Refer to "Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording" on page 67 Yes. Media Center displays a message when your disc has been created. 58 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 65
files. ■ View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center. ■ View small image (thumbnail) and title of video file. n Each user has if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop. 5 To exit full-screen mode and return to the previous window - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 66
supported video file types, refer to Media Center Help menu. Using Supported Video File Types You can view the following types of video files in Media Center. Other file types are supported if your HP Media Center PC the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select More Programs. - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 67
another program outside of Media Center, you will not be able to use the remote control. Playing DVD Movies in Media Center 1 Press the Media Center Start appear. 6 Click the Resize icon on the taskbar, and then you can manually adjust the window size. n To view more information about a DVD that - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 68
Changing DVD Audio Settings To select DVD audio settings for viewing the DVD: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select DVD. 4 Select Audio. applicable. Select Save. 6 Select OK. 62 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 69
presets. ■ Use the time-shifting features: pause, rewind, and fast-forward up to 30 minutes of radio programs. n rMigahkte. sure you connect the FM radio antenna to the back of the HP Media Center PC before selecting an FM radio station. This antenna is for select models only. Listening to FM - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 70
before you can play your radio stations. Playing FM Radio Stations 1 Connect the FM radio antenna to the back of the HP Media Center PC, to the connector labeled FM Antenna In. 2 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 3 Select Radio. 4 Enter a radio station number by using the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 71
. This means that you are unable to watch or record TV and listen to FM radio at the same time unless you have two TV tuners. 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 - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 72
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files to DVDs, see "Sonic MyDVD Video Projects" on page 81. Your HP Media Center PC may include one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of recording. Additionally, your HP Media Center PC may include the following software programs for recording to CDs or DVDs: ■ iTunes ■ Windows - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 74
DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click Tools, and then Options. 3 In the Options window, click Copy. 4 Ensure the Verify copied data discs option is checked. 5 Click OK. 68 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 75
, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Audio tab and then Audio CD. 3 Do one or more of the following: ■ Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your HP Media Center PC. ■ In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your HP Media Center PC for songs - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 76
, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Audio tab, and then Jukebox CD/DVD. 3 Do one or more of the following: ■ Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your HP Media Center PC. ■ In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your HP Media Center PC for - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 77
Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Data tab, and then click Data Disc. 3 Do one or more of the following: ■ Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your HP Media Center PC. ■ In the Quick Scan panel - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 78
n IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use file copy of files stored on your HP Media Center PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 . 72 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 79
itself. Your HP Media Center PC may come ready to work with many versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions are introduced you will need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 80
supports LightScribe ■ LightScribe discs (sold separately) Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler 1 Click Start, All Programs on your HP Media Center PC while LightScribe Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again. 74 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 81
time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar to show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your HP Media Center PC while LightScribe is burning the label. n rLight.Scribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white photograph. Using adhesive disc labels - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 82
Table n Double-Layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. n The Sonic recording programs support the double-layer technology. Disc CD- your HP Media Center PC, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support 76 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 83
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can: Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Read DVDs Read data on a CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play games CD- CD- ROM RW Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 84
only) Your HP Media Center PC includes a number of software programs that: ■ Record and play CDs. ■ Record data CDs. ■ Import and edit video files. ■ Record video CDs and DVDs. ■ Organize digital media files. The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use it - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 85
With this program: Sonic DigitalMedia Plus Sonic MyDVD Plus (Select models only) Windows Movie Maker 2.0 You can: ■ Record data and music files. ■ Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the HP Media Center PC. ■ Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav, - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 86
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) Your HP Media Center PC may come with the following movie making programs (select models only). ■ Sonic MyDVD ■ Sonic DigitalMedia Plus (which includes MyDVD) ■ Windows Movie Maker ■ muvee autoProducer (select models only) Creating Video Discs and Movies n rIMigPhOt.RTANT: HP supports the lawful - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 88
contains the video files you want to add or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD. 4 Select the files you want to add, and then click Open. The files are added to the current project and displayed in the project window. 82 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 89
camera or digital video camera to your PC's front-panel USB connector (select models - Starts a video capture (.mpg format). Click Stop Capture to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 90
created and linked to the previous menu by a Next button. You can manually add submenus to a project and use them to organize topics associated with music. ■ Search for specific scenes. ■ Delete scenes. 84 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide ■ Add transition effects - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 91
open, click Edit Movie and skip to step 5. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 3 Click the Video tab, and then (2.6GB), and DVD (1.4BGB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 4 Insert the selected type of disc into the appropriate drive tray, - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 92
guide you through the steps you must complete to create a DVD or VCD video project. A video project is a way to group, organize, store, play, and burn related video and still digital files. 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your HP Media Center PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 93
The following table lists the approximate DVD-Video recording time for different disc sizes at different video quality settings (your DVD recorder may not support all these disc sizes). Video Quality HQ SP LP EP Audio Format Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM Dolby Digital PCM - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 94
■ The video quality depends on your PC's speed and graphics processing abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the online help. ■ Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital audio. See the online Help for details. 88 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 95
a software program on your PC. Creating MPEG Layer 3 Windows audio Windows Media audio 4 Select a style: PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Burn to disc: You can burn a video to DVD, VCD, or SVCD only from the desktop muvee autoProducer version. The following sections contain detailed instructions - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 96
Media Center, select More Programs and then Make muvee to open the muvee autoProducer unPlugged program. Use your remote control from within Media Center to personalize your video files. See "Using muvee in Media Center" on page 98. 90 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 97
button options: n You can also launch the muvee autoProducer program from within Digital Media Plus, under the Video tab: muvee autoProducer. Button Get to Disc Open the Save muvee window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive in WMV or MPEG formats. Open the muvee Burner window - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 98
DV camcorder to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get Video capture additional sections of video footage. 92 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 99
project. Adding videos To add video files to your movie production on the desktop: 1 Select the Add video button in the video/pictures area. The Add can icon to remove a video clip from the production. 5 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie, with - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 100
on the lower left side. Adding pictures To add still image files to your movie production on the desktop: 1 Select the Add Pictures button in the Video/Pictures area. The Add Picture window opens. 2 a music clip from the production. 94 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 101
Selecting the style The muvee autoProducer program comes with a set of style templates for setting the pace, scene transition effects, and caption fonts. The style you use also affects how muvee autoProducer - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 102
picture file to your movie project, you can have muvee autoProducer make the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the video, picture, and music files you have selected, along with the content of the movie. 96 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 103
required. The movie saves. ■ You can watch the preview as it saves. 5 Click the Save button. 6 Click Yes to preview the output file in Windows Media Player. Recording the movie project to disc To create a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc: 1 Click the Burn to Disc button. The muvee Burner window opens - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 104
Using muvee in Media Center Getting started in Media Center To open muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to open Media Center. If you were working in muvee and closed the program, muvee will reload your previous session - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 105
Videos column. Selecting pictures To add still image files to your movie production: 1 Select the Select Pictures button to browse through picture folders on your PC for video files to use in your movie production. 2 Select a folder with pictures in it, using the arrow buttons on the remote control - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 106
the Select Music button to browse through folders on your PC for music files to use in your movie production. next step. Setting the style The muvee autoProducer program comes with a set of style templates for 100 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide 3 Select Production to - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 107
autoProducer to set the movie duration. Or ■ Manual to allow you to set the of the the movie. The muvee autoProducer program makes a movie by combining the Select a file type: mpeg-2 or Windows Media Format (.wmf). b Type the movie file name desktop. Creating Movies Using muvee autoProducer 101 - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 108
an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer with the following enhancements: ■ MPEG-4, DivX, .MOV (Quicktime) video format support ■ Tiff audio format support ■ Ability to include up to 75 video and audio clips in your movie production 102 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 109
HP Media Center PC and other PCs that have a USB port. ■ Store large media files and personal files. ■ Transfer files between PCs. ■ Play media files. ■ Back up your files. For more information about using your HP Personal Media Drive with Media Center, refer to the documentation on the HP Support - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 110
install the HP Personal Media Drive into the HP Media Center PC, you can find the drive in My Computer. The HP Media Center PC automatically assigns it is easier for a software program to locate files on the HP Personal Media Drive if a drive letter is assigned. Some programs may not be able to find - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 111
, your music files may still appear in the Windows Media Player Library and Media Center My Music window. To refresh your HP Media Center PC, open and close Windows Media Player or Media Center. If that doesn't work, restart the HP Media Center PC. Viewing Picture Files You can view your pictures - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 112
. Watching TV Programs Stored on the HP Personal Media Drive To play back recorded TV files stored on your HP Personal Media Drive, you must: 1 Connect your HP Personal Media Drive to the HP Media Center PC with the power turned off. 2 Turn on the HP Media Center PC and open Media Center. 3 Click - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 113
pathway back to your local hard disk drive, and then restart the HP Media Center PC before disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive. Recording TV programs to the HP Personal Media Drive 1 Change your recording pathway to your HP Personal Media Drive. See "Changing the TV recording path to the - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 114
drive letter. A Safe to Remove Hardware message appears in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop, letting you know that your drive is safe to disconnect. 5 Click Close. 6 Disconnect the drive from the HP Media Center PC. 108 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 115
Media Center. 2 Open Media Center. 3 If this does not update the files, restart the HP Media Center PC. System Requirements to View Recorded TV Programs on Other PCs To play back recorded TV files (.dvr-ms files) that were recorded on your HP Media Center PC on another non-Media Center PC, the PC - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 116
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A adding CD tracks to the music library 38 music files to the music library from the hard disk drive 37 adhesive disc labels 75 appending discs 71 archive files 72 B bit-rate DVDs 87 VCDs 87 Burn to Disc 97 burning audio and data files 67 CDs archive files 72 closed-session 68 copying 72 data files - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 118
71 archive 72 image 73 M4A 68 MP3 68 supported video formats 83 verification of data 71 verify integrity of backups 71 WMA 68 files types compressed audio 68 FireWire 92 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 87 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide 112 HP Media Center PC Getting Started - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 119
73 disc labeling 73 driver updates 73 labeling iTunes discs 74 requirements 74 M M4A files 68 Manual, muvee 101 Media Center navigating 5 playing DVDs 61 resizing window 5 Start menu 4 toolbars 5 using muvee autoProducer 98 using with another program open 5 Media Center, what you can do in My Music - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 120
album 40, 41 playing music 39 playing songs chosen randomly by Media Center 40 supported file types 39 My Pictures 43, 99 editing pictures 56 printing pictures Program Guide, see Television Program Guide Q quality settings, recording DVDs 85 queue list creating in My Music 40 114 HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 121
DVDs 89 options in My TV 24 radio programs 65 time DVDs 87 for each disc size 87 VCDs 87 TV shows 24 how to stop recording 24 recording TV shows making sure a show is being recorded 24 manually 25 single shows or series, canceling 24 using the Guide 24 when two are scheduled for - HP Media Center m7200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 122
getting started with muvee autoProducer 91, 98 video movies sorting 60 W Windows Media Player setting as default player 33, 39 types of files 33, 39 Windows Movie Maker 2.0, features 79 WinDVD Player, features 78 WMA files 68 116 HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide Part number: 5991-2539
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