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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 Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 3
Premier 47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop ......47 Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center 48 Sharing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier 48 Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier 50 Printing Pictures in HP Photosmart 51 Table of Contents - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 4
Videos in Media Center 59 Using Supported Video Media Center ........ 103 Selecting videos 104 Selecting pictures 104 Selecting music 105 Setting the style 106 Adjusting audio and video settings 106 Making the movie 107 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 108 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 5
Using an HP Personal Media Drive 109 Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive to Work with Media Center 109 Locating the Drive After Installation 110 Assigning a Drive Letter to the HP Personal Media Drive........ 110 Viewing and Storing Files 110 Playing Media Files 111 Playing Music Files 111 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 6
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able to watch your favorite show, you can use Media Center to record it. Record TV with ease by using the Television (Electronic) 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 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 8
keep your computer running smoothly. ■ Use Away mode to save power when the computer is not in use, and then you can display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 9
the window to open the Media Center Help. 5 Click the Media Center Start icon at the top of the Media Center window to return to the Media Center Start menu. Using Media Center n For more information about setting up your PC, refer to the setup poster or the Start Here guide. Using Media Center 3 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 10
controls, Media Center Help, the back arrow, window control icons, and the Media Center icon that takes you to the main Media Center menu. If you use the remote control, or if you stop using the mouse (after 5 seconds), the Media Center menu bars become hidden. 4 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 11
Select the Shut Down icon on the main Media Center window. From this control menu, you can select icons to perform various actions. Icon Action Log off and end your Media Center session and switch users Shut down the PC Restart the PC Put the PC in a power-reduced state - standby mode n ■ If you - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 12
by pressing the sleep button on your computer, keyboard, or remote control. You can return to your desktop almost instantly by pressing any sleep button again, by pressing any key on the keyboard, by moving when the computer returns from Away mode 7 Click OK. 6 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 13
General, Media Center Setup, and then Run Media Center Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete 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 Media Center - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 14
menu items Play DVD - Watch DVD movies. See page 63. *Online Spotlight - Go to the Media Center Web site for the latest Media Center information. See page 9. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide My Videos - Watch your home videos. See page 59. My Pictures - View digital pictures, play a slideshow - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 15
in certain countries/regions. Your PC must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Spotlight Web site. Using Instant Messaging in Media Center Instant messaging may not be supported in all countries/regions. Media Center supports instant messaging (Internet service required) so you can - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 16
all channels support closed captioning). You can download or edit the Television Program Guide, view or clear recording history, set hard disk drive recorder storage space, configure your display, and set recording defaults. ■ Pictures to set slideshow settings. 10 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 17
lower front of the PC chassis. To find the online documentation for your product, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. n Information and guides are associated with specific PC model numbers. Some models do not have guides or manuals available on the Web site. Using Media Center 11 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 18
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of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the PC. ■ Log off from Media Center or switch users. ■ Access Teletext menus while watching live TV. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Media Center. ■ Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 20
want to be disturbed. The HP Media Center PC does not automatically go into standby mode if Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Media Center before you manually place the PC in standby mode. Remote Control Buttons Overview 1 Standby Puts the HP Media Center PC into and out of - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 21
#, * Use numeric keypad buttons to change channels or enter text into a Media Center search or text box. Each time you press a number button, a different pictures that you select in the My Pictures window of Media Center. n If the PC model does not include a TV tuner, some remote control buttons - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 22
the Media Center remote control. Although the following information should describe the operation of Teletext for most TV sets, functions vary between manufacturers and models. For specific information blue Fasttext shortcut link when display is in Teletext mode. 16 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 23
't recorded, or add a TV recording manually. ■ Search: Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by entering a 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 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 24
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 information. ■ You have completed the Media Center setup wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, refer to "Completing the setup wizard steps" on - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 25
TV playback The digital video recording 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 and playing back the selected program in the background. This allows - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 26
. To move to the next channel or page in the Television Program Guide, press the CH/PG (+) and (-) buttons. Guide 20 HP Media Center PC Software Guide 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 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 27
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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 28
Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions. w Make sure the 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 data - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 29
in Media Center TV Settings menu. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. When the Television Program Guide starts downloading from the Internet, it can take between 1 and 30 minutes, depending on the amount of data to download and the speed of your Internet connection. n If your HP Media Center PC has - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 30
Manually downloading the Guide 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings, TV, Guide, and Get Latest Guide Listings. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. The Guide can take between - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 31
Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select Settings, TV, Guide, and then Add Missing Channels to add the names and numbers of the channels you are missing. 3 Click Add Channel. 4 Use the numeric keypad on - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 32
a title or keyword or select a category in your Guide by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your currently playing, select Record or Record Series, and then press OK. 26 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 33
Searching for TV programs using categories You can search the Guide to find a TV program by selecting a category. Some categories are not available in all countries/regions. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 34
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 TV signal input (select - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 35
To record a current or future program or series from the Guide: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My TV, and then Guide. 3 To find the program you want to record, use the arrow - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 36
the same HP Media Center PC, but not to other PCs. Recording programs manually without using the Guide You do not need the Television Program Guide to record TV. You can record a TV program by pressing the Record button on the remote control while watching live TV, or you can select a specific date - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 37
that can be played from an HP Media Center PC and from some set-top DVD players. See "Sonic MyDVD Video Projects" on page 82. 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 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 38
Canceled. Manual Recording cannot series of programs and check for any recording errors. 1 Press the Media Center Media Center places recorded TV programs in the Recorded TV folder that is located in your Shared Documents folder on your hard disk drive. 32 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 39
music tracks to a DVD or to an HP Personal Media Drive. n You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player music library for Media Center to be able to find and play - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 40
and deleting music files to the library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Adding music files from your hard disk drive 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your folders, and select Next and then Finish. 7 Select OK. 34 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 41
then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the Album CD you want to add to your music library. 6 Select Copy CD. The first time you copy a music CD you must select your copy- protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 42
CD when Media Center is not open, a message appears asking what you want to do. You can select Windows Media Player as your default audio player. If you have another program set as the default audio player, Windows opens the program and begins playing the CD. 36 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 43
remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 4 , with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Select Songs. The list displays all the - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 44
from your queue list. You can create a queue list and save it as a playlist that you can access in Media Center. 1 From the My Music window: ■ Select Songs, use the arrow keys to select a song you want, the remote control or the Backspace key on the keyboard. 38 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 45
, select Edit Queue, and then select Save As Playlist. 7 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the playlist, and then select Save. n If your PC is connected to the Internet, the CD track titles and cover art appear in Media Center. Playing Music Files 39 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 46
CD. This does not delete the song from your music library. 11 Select Create CD. 12 Select Yes. 13 Select OK. 14 Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 47
your photos, scanned images, and video clips by date, keyword, or place. For more information about using HP Photosmart Premier, see "Using HP Photosmart in Media Center" on page 42. n The HP Photosmart Premier program is included with select models only. My Pictures With My Pictures, you can view - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 48
, keyword, or place, by using HP Photosmart Premier. 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. Or Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 42 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 49
your hard disk drive. D The Tips window displays helpful hints about using HP Photosmart Premier. E The Preferences button allows you to customize HP Photosmart Premier. The Help menu gives you troubleshooting tips, instructional videos, and other information. F The Image display icons let you view - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 50
your keyboard, and then click OK. You can now view your albums in Media Center when you open Media Center, select HP Photosmart, and then select Albums. Modifying a date assigned to your pictures Digital and Time. 5 Select a date and time, and then click OK. 44 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 51
surrounding the map to move around on the map. 7 When your location is in the center of the cross symbol, click Assign. 8 Click Assign again. 9 Click Close. n There are two ways to move around the HP Photosmart Premier map: you can click and drag or point and click the small globe. Working - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 52
Slide Show. If you do not select the pictures you want to view as a slideshow, Media Center displays all pictures. 5 Use the media playback keys on the remote control, or move the mouse to display the media controls to control the playback of your slideshow. 46 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 53
window disappears, but the music continues to play. Editing Pictures in HP Photosmart Premier Editing pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop You can make changes to your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from Media Center. Some of the editing features include removing red eye, cropping - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 54
the recipient's Web browser settings. The photos can be viewed, printed, and saved to a computer. Before you can share photos in Media Center, you must agree to the license agreement in the desktop version of HP Photosmart Premier. See the following procedure. 48 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 55
Save e-mail as a shortcut by placing a check in the check box next to it. Enter a shortcut name for the address. 6 Select Next. HP Photosmart Share in Media Center 7 Select Original or Compressed image size. 8 Use the remote control keypad or the keyboard to type an e-mail subject in the text box - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 56
My Pictures. Unsupported files are skipped in a slideshow. ■ 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. 50 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 57
Select the (+) or (-) to choose a printer, and then select Print. 7 Follow any onscreen instructions. HP Photosmart Print in Media Center n You need to set up your printer before you can print from Media Center. Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures To create a backup disc of images you have - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 58
your hard disk drive in the My Documents folder, and it is a Media Center menu item that allows you to view and search for your digital images , sharing, and protecting your digital images. My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 52 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 59
Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Press Ctrl+D on the keyboard or press the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Add Pictures. 4 Select Add - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 60
your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, , location, last modification date, and resolution appears, if available. 54 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - 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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 62
Media Center. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Select the picture you want to edit. 4 Right-click the picture or press the i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Picture Details. 5 Select Touch up, and then select Crop. Cropping Pictures 56 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 63
in the previous step. Rotating pictures If your picture appears horizontally or vertically and you want to change the orientation, you can change it in Media Center: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 64
. 9 After you have selected all of your pictures, select Create CD/Create DVD. 10 Select Yes. Media Center displays a message if you need to insert an additional disc to complete your recording. Media Center displays a message when your disc has been created. 58 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 65
from an inset window in Media Center. ■ View small image (thumbnail) and title of video file. Playing Digital Videos in Media Center After you organize your 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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 66
that came with your PC for more information about capturing and recording video files from an analog video camera. Recording a digital video file Refer to the Getting Started Guide for more information about recording video files from a digital video camera. 60 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 67
Start button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select More Programs. 3 Insert a writable disc, and then select OK. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select the Untitled area, enter the name of your disc by - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 68
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the playback with your remote control. If you play your DVD in 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 button on the remote control, or, with your mouse, click Start on the taskbar - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 70
Center. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select DVD. 4 Select Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select Configuration, and then select your speaker and sound options. Select your speaker output and your channel mode, if applicable. Select Save. 6 Select OK. 64 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 71
to find the next playable station. Or Select the Tune (-) or (+) buttons to manually find a station. Listening to FM Radio n Make 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. n You must - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 72
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 Media Center automatically stops radio and begins recording TV. 66 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 73
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 Erase option, and then click the Erase Disc icon. ! IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 74
be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. 68 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 75
copy of a music CD in your collection. ■ If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. ! IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 76
Jukebox discs can only be played on PCs, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (.mp3 is most commonly supported). Creating jukebox discs To create compressed help by clicking the Help menu, and then selecting Help. 70 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 77
record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. ■ If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program for more - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 78
DVD you want to copy. 4 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive. 5 Click the Copy icon. 6 Click Done when the recording is complete. 72 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 79
To make an archive file copy of files stored on your HP Media Center PC using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus: 1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program files by selecting (+) or (-). 7 Select Archive. Follow any onscreen instructions. n Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 80
can convert all the files from a CD or DVD into a single image file (.iso) file, or a series of Global-Image files (.gi) (none exceeding 2 GB). You can use the image file to reproduce the 5 Click the Burn Image icon. 6 Click Done when recording is complete. 74 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 81
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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 82
can create a LightScribe label for your disc if you have a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to "Disc Labeling with LightScribe" on page 75. n CD-R discs are more compatible with drive are fast, allowing quick recording times. 76 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 83
Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Varies by model No Yes No Varies by model NOTE: Some HP Media Center PCs come with the Double-layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and Double-layer DVD media. Double-layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB* of data on - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 84
CD-RW /DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No LightScribe DVD+RW/+R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 78 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 85
(Select models 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 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 86
■ Record a copy of an existing music CD, data CD, VCD, or DVD to use on the HP Media Center PC. ■ Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav, .mp3, or .wma files such as .jpg or .gif. ■ Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files. 80 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 87
disk drive by using the Sonic MyDVD program. Among the devices supported by Sonic MyDVD are analog video devices, digital camcorders, and instructions. 2 Turn your device on and set it to playback mode. 3 Make sure Sonic MyDVD can detect your digital or analog device. 4 If your HP Media Center PC - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 88
, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home. 2 Click the Video tab to display the Video Guide. 3 Click Create Project, and then DVD or VCD depending on the type of project you want to " on page 84. ■ "Adding submenus to a video project" on page 84. 82 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 89
video files you want to add, or to the media drive that contains the DVD or VCD. 4 camera or digital video camera to your PC's front-panel USB connector (select models Starts a video capture (.mpg format). 7 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 90
project You can create a slideshow (a series of still images displayed automatically) by 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 the " on page 83. 84 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 91
capture or import video files, you can edit them using Sonic MyDVD to: ■ Add additional files. ■ Add background music. ■ Search for specific scenes. ■ Delete scenes. ■ Add transition effects between scenes. ■ Superimpose colors, themes, and effects over video scenes. ■ Superimpose text effects over - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 92
DVD formats include 2xDVD (8.5GB) (Double-layer), DVD (4.7GB) (the default setting), DVD-RAM (2.6GB), and DVD (1.4GB). Some of these formats may not be supported by your model of PC. 86 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 93
files. 1 Connect your digital camcorder or Web camera to your HP Media Center PC. 2 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Capturing - Starts a video capture (.mpg format). 12 Click Stop Capturing to manually stop the capture if you did not set a capture length (step 10 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 94
the project, MyDVD reduces the project quality automatically to fit the selected disc size. Fit-to-DVD is the default setting for new projects. 88 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 95
abilities. Some PCs may be unable to capture video at the HQ setting. ■ These are estimated recording times. The maximum duration is reduced if you use animated menu buttons or backgrounds. ■ To change the audio format, see the online Help. ■ Your version of MyDVD may not support Dolby Digital - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 96
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layer Windows Audio Windows Media Audio 4 Select a PC hard disk drive, CD, or DVD. 7 Modify the movie: Make final changes before saving. 8 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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 98
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 autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center" on page 103. 92 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 99
on the Desktop Getting started on the desktop To open muvee autoProducer (select models only): 1 Close or minimize Media Center. 2 Click the movie. Open the Listed muvee Files window to save the finished movie on your PC hard disk drive, or to record the finished movie to a disc. See "Capturing - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 100
DV camcorder to the FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click the Get Video from automatically add captured video files to your movie project. 94 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 101
FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to VCR mode. Refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. 3 Click icon to remove a video clip from the production. 4 You can mark specific scenes in a video clip to include or leave out of your final movie - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 102
■ Select the magicSpot button to open the magicSpot window. ■ Click the Manual button to display two overlapping frames over your picture. ■ Move the frames around to set the start and end points for motion. The arrow in the frames shows the direction of motion. 96 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 103
Adding music To add music files to your movie production soundtrack on the desktop: 1 Select the Add Music button in the music area. The Add Music window opens. 2 Browse the folders, as required. 3 Select existing music files on your - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 104
a background image for the title. d Select a background image for the ending credits. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK to close the muvee Title and Credits window. 98 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 105
Making the movie After you have added at least one video or 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 style of movie, and puts - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 106
replace a picture or video segment with a completely different picture or video segment. ■ Click the Manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your exit the Tweak muvee window without saving your changes. 100 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 107
select the correct format in the window that opens. 5 Click Save Now. The Save muvee window opens. 6 Choose where you want to play the movie (PC, TV, or Mobile Devices) and the file format. The following table lists the format types available in each category - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 108
. To save the current settings for future use, click Burn Later. 13 Click OK when the recording is complete. Close the muvee Burner window. 102 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 109
Media Center To open muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, select Media Center to open Media Center, or press the Media Center Start button on the remote control to open Media Center follow the onscreen instructions: Button Select Media Select Style - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 110
Selecting videos To add video files to your movie production: 1 Select the Select Media button to browse through video folders on your PC for video files to use in your movie production. 2 Select the Video/ in any .jpg, .gif, or .bmp file format combination. 104 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 111
to create the movie now without selecting a style, select the Make muvee button. Selecting music To add music to your movie soundtrack: 1 Select the Select Media button. 2 Select a folder with music in it, using the arrow buttons on the remote control: ■ Select the Go to My Music button to access - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 112
automatically set the length of the production based on the number of pictures and length of videos in the movie. ■ Select User Defined to choose a specific length for the movie. 5 Click Next to confirm your settings and proceed to the next step. 106 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 113
b Type the movie file name using your remote control or your keyboard. ■ Manual to allow you to set the duration of the movie in minutes and seconds. 3 disc in muvee autoProducer unPlugged, copy the saved file using the Windows desktop. You can revise and preview the movie as often as you want - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 114
muvee autoProducer You can purchase an upgraded version of muvee autoProducer with the following enhancements: ■ MPEG-4 and DivX video format support. ■ TIFF audio format support. ■ Ability to include up to 75 video and audio clips in your movie production. 108 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 115
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 Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support n The HP Personal Media Drive is sold separately. n The HP Personal Media Drive - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 116
them to the correct media folders, such as My Personal Videos and My Personal Pictures on your HP Personal Media Drive. These media folders appear after you complete the procedure, "Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive to Work with Media Center" on page 109. 110 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 117
, 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 Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 118
stored TV programs in Media Center, or you can double-click the file and view the show in Windows Media Player. 7 Close Media Center before disconnecting the drive. When you connect your drive, stored TV files appear a few seconds after you open Media Center. 112 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 119
About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Media Center PC was set up to record TV shows to your local hard disk drive when using Media Center. It is possible to change the recording pathway to an HP Personal Media Drive, but several errors can occur if the drive is unexpectedly or - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 120
path to the HP Personal Media Drive" on page 114. 2 Open Media Center. 3 Record TV programs. See "Recording TV from the Guide" on page 29. Your programs are recorded to the HP Personal Media Drive. 4 Before disconnecting the drive: 5 Close Media Center. 6 Restart your HP Media Center PC. You must - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 121
Volume followed by the assigned 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. Using an HP Personal Media Drive 115 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 122
were recorded on your HP Media Center PC on another non-Media Center PC, the PC must have the following items installed: ■ Windows XP operating system ■ Windows XP Service Pack 1 ■ Windows Media Player 9 or later Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com 116 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 123
A adding CD tracks to the music library 35 music files to the music library from the hard disk drive 34 adhesive disc labels 76 appending discs 71 archive files 73 Away mode enabling 6 power setting 2 using 6 B bit rate DVDs 88 VCDs 88 burning audio and data files 67 CDs archive files 73 closed- - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 124
DVDs 72 files archiving 73 burning tips 71 verifying integrity 71 desktop switching from Media Center 4 DigitalMedia Home adding files, video projects 83 Direct-to- supported formats 85 verifying data integrity 69, 71 E editing pictures 56 video files (MyDVD) 85 118 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 125
supported video formats 83 verification of data 71 verify integrity of backups 71 FireWire 94, 95 Fit-to-DVD setting (MyDVD) 88 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H HP Personal Media Drive 109 HP , 107 opening the desktop version 92 opening the Media Center version 92 Index 119 - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 126
32 recording TV from the Guide 29 recording TV manually 30 recording TV programs 28 searching for TV programs 26 sorting shows 32 Television Program Guide errors 22 time shifting 19 using the remote control 19 watching TV programs 18 120 HP Media Center PC Software Guide My Videos 59 organizing and - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 127
show is being recorded 28 manually 30 single shows or series, canceling 28 using the Guide 29 when two are scheduled displaying information about pictures 54 HP Photosmart 46 viewing pictures 54 Media Center 3 storing data files 71 submenus in video projects 84 supported DVD formats 85 video file - HP Pavilion Media Center m7500 | HP Media Center PC Software Guide - Page 128
87 DVD recording times 89 editing files (MyDVD) 85 122 HP Media Center PC Software Guide projects background music 85 burning to disc 86 button styles submenus 84 supported file formats 83 text formatting 85 transition effects 85 user interfaces 82 quality settings (MyDVD) 89 supported DVD formats
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