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    Media Center Software Guide
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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 , 2008. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of technology
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    in HP Photosmart Premier 32 Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier 34 Printing Pictures in HP Photosmart 35 Creating a Backup Disc of Your Pictures 35 Using My Pictures in Media Center 36 Adding Pictures to My Pictures 37 Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 37
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    to disc 60 Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center ...........61 Selecting videos 62 Selecting pictures 62 Selecting music 63 Setting the style 64 Adjusting audio and video settings 64 Making the movie 65 Upgrading muvee autoProducer 66 Index 67 iv Media Center Software Guide
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    Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 lets you do amazing things with your PC the powerful features of your PC Windows Media Player music library. Share your digital memories Create personalized slideshows with music for viewing on your PC. View professional-looking home videos
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    and family by using instant messaging. Instant messaging (Internet service required) may not be supported in all countries/regions. ■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately). ■ Use the Optimization setting to keep
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    the ? icon at the top of 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. Using
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    to select the ? icon at the top of the window to open the Media Center Help. 6 Press the Media Center Start button to return to the Media Center Start menu. n You can use the Minimize and Resize buttons to switch to the desktop or to run Media Center side-byside with another
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    can control the Media Center functions and navigate Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or a inset window in the lower-left corner. To switch from watching your media in the inset window to Down icon on the main Media Center window. From this control menu, you can select
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    audio. After you have enabled Away mode in the Control Panel, you can activate it by pressing the sleep button on your computer, keyboard, or remote control. You can return to your desktop option in the Power Options Properties window. See the following procedure. To enable your PC for Away mode:
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    and then Run Media Center Setup Again. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. n You can change your Media , or other display. You can use the Media Center video to help you change onscreen centering, sizing, aspect ratio service provider (ISP) to have an Internet connection.
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    . H Close the Media Center window. Media Center Start menu items Play DVD - Watch DVD movies. See page 47. *Online Spotlight - Go to the Media Center Web site for the latest Media Center information. See page 9. 8 Media Center Software Guide My Videos - Watch your home videos. See page 43. My
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    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 a login name, and a password. Make sure you verify the
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    to change settings for other programs on the PC. ■ Media Center Setup to configure your Internet connection and speakers, access Windows updates, run Media Center setup again, set up remote desktop, and reset Start Page defaults. ■ Automatic Downloads Options to get media information about CDs, DVDs
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    access audio settings for your speakers. ■ Messenger to allow instant messages within Media Center. Instant messaging may not be supported in Video, and Recorded TV. 6 Select the drive where you want to archive your files by selecting (+) or (-). 7 Select Archive. Follow any onscreen instructions
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    , go to the Support Web address listed in the Warranty and Support Guide, and search for your model's name and number. The product model is on the lower front of the PC chassis. To find the online documentation for your product, search for your model number, and then click Manuals. 12 Media Center
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    and control all Media Center windows. ■ Control the video display. ■ Place the computer in and out of standby mode. ■ Shut down or restart the PC. ■ Log off from Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: ■ Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside
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    , or to the beginning of a music 10 track or a DVD chapter. 25 manually place the PC in standby mode. 8 Pause - Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs. 9 Back - Returns to the previous window 11 VOLUME CH/PG within Media Center. 10 Arrows - Move the cursor to
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    your pictures that you select in the My Pictures window of Media Center. n The PC will 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. n If the PC model does not include a TV tuner, some
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    . Playing Music Files My Music is designed to work with Windows Media Player Using My Music with Media Center You can copy 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
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    information about adding 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, and select Next and then Finish. 7 Select OK. 18 Media Center Software Guide
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    2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the Album CD you want to protection option and then follow any onscreen instructions. 7 Select Yes to begin copying tracks outside of Windows Media Player, you must add these music files to your Windows Media Player
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    .wmx, .wpl, .wm, .wmd, .wmz File type CD audio file Audio file AIFF audio file Windows audio file MP3 file Windows Media Audio file Windows Media file n You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard disk drive, but you need to add those files to the
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    taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select My Music. 3 Insert a music CD into the CD drive. 4 Select Albums. 5 Select the album you want to play. 6 Select Play. Playing a song in in the Now Playing window to see a visualization while you play a music track. Playing Music Files 21
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    access in Media Center. 1 From the My Music window: ■ Select Songs, use the arrow keys to select window opens, and the album starts playing. 3 In the Play window, you can also select: ■ Copy CD to copy an album into your Windows window, press Back on the remote control or the Backspace key
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    that the music was added to the list of music in the queue. 5 Select the inset window in the lower-left corner to go to the queue. 6 On the Queue screen, select 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
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    ! IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law. n For more information about writable media, refer to the other documentation that came with your PC. Copying Music Files to CD
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    , print, and share your digital images. It is designed to organize 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 26. My Pictures With My Pictures, you can view, sort
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    connect a digital image source, such as a digital photo or video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Most digital picture files you copy or download from the device appear in the My Pictures folder. Windows XP and Media Center detect your external device and display a message
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    a map of the folders on 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
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    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. 2 Click the View tab. 3 Select a date and time, and then click OK. 28 Media Center Software Guide
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    a place to your pictures 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. 2 Click the View tab, and then click Image Catalog under the Browse
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    desktop to assign dates, keywords, and places to your pictures. Searching for pictures in Media Center You can search for pictures by date, keyword, and place by using your remote control or mouse in Media Center. HP is displayed in this window. Or HP Photosmart Search Select By Place Guide
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    Center switches to full-screen mode, the inset 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
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    n You may need to refresh the window to view your edited picture in your HP Photosmart Premier folders. Editing pictures in HP Photosmart in Media Center You can make changes to your pictures in HP Photosmart Premier from the desktop. Some of the editing features include removing red eye, cropping,
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    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. 2 Select the HP on the taskbar, and then click Media Center. 2 Select HP Photosmart. 3 Select the group of pictures you want to share
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    in a supported file format. Using supported file types with HP Photosmart Premier HP Photosmart Premier supports the following types of image, video, and audio files. File Audio Video Interleaved Bitmap Multipage .pcx file FlashPix Bitmap Bitmap Graphics Portable Network Graphics ■ Only supported
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    , choose All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Premier. The HP Photosmart Premier window opens. 2 Select the Backup tab, and then click Back Up Images on the left side of the window. 3 Select your backup settings, and then click Next. 4 Insert a blank disc. 5 Select the drive and media type
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    Using My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures is a folder on your hard disk drive in the My Documents folder, and it is a Media Center menu item that sharing, and protecting your digital images. My Pictures in Media Center My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 36 Media Center Software Guide
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    Adding Pictures to My Pictures Adding picture files from your hard disk drive 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
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    folders, folder icons. The pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer. 3 Use the arrow keys on the keyboard or the arrow buttons on the remote control to modification date, and resolution appears, if available. 38 Media Center Software Guide
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    Enter key on the keyboard or the OK button on the remote control. When Media Center switches to full-screen mode, the inset window disappears but the music continues to play. Using supported picture file types in My Pictures You can view the following types of image files in Media Center. ■ Only
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    i (More information) button on the remote control, and then select Picture Details. 5 Select Touch up, and then select Crop. Cropping Pictures 40 Media Center Software Guide
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    6 For this step, you must use the mouse and keyboard. Select the arrows under the picture to move the picture side to side or up or down. Select the magnifying glass to move the cropping tool in or out. Select the rotate tool to move the cropping tool to a vertical or horizontal position. 7 After
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    any onscreen instructions. n In with your PC. Copying Pictures drive and you use LightScribe media discs. Refer to the other documentation that came with your PC drive. 4 Select Create CD/DVD. 5 Select the Untitled area, and enter the name of your disc change the name of your disc. 9 After you have
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    Playing Videos The My Videos window in Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you downloaded from the Internet. In My Videos you can: ■ Play videos that are stored anywhere on your hard disk drive. ■ Create a CD or DVD of your video files. ■ View your videos
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    Other file types are supported if your PC has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .dvr-ms .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file Digital Video Recording - Microsoft (TV file format) Movie file Windows Media file Windows Media AV file Transferring
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    the Backspace key on the keyboard to delete letters. 6 Select Video, and then select OK. 7 Select the video file you want to copy, and then select View CD/View DVD. 8 Select Add More if you want to add additional video files to your disc. 9 Select View CD/View DVD to check the contents of
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    screen mode after a few seconds. Or If the DVD is already in the drive, select Play DVD from the Start menu. The DVD movie begins playing in full icon to appear. 6 Click the Resize icon on the taskbar to adjust the window size. n To view more information about a DVD that you are watching, such
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    window, select DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, window, press the Backspace key on the keyboard or press the Back button on the remote control. Changing DVD Audio Settings To select DVD audio Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Select Configuration, and then select your speaker and sound
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    , and captions you added to your movie and save your movie to your 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
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    of muvee autoProducer has more features, such as video capture and disc recording. See "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop" on page 51. n To view Help files control from within Media Center to personalize your video files. See "Using muvee autoProducer unPlugged in Media Center" on
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    create and preview 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 video from a DV camcorder" on page 52. "Adding videos" on page 53. "Adding pictures" on page 54. "Adding music
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    in the camcorder. To capture (copy) live video to your hard disk drive using muvee autoProducer: 1 Connect your 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
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    using in your movie project. To capture camcorder (copy) recorded video to your hard disk drive: 1 Connect your 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
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    video forward through the video footage. Video footage left unmarked marking scenes. The window closes. Note that the video clip is marked Video/Pictures area. The Add Pictures window opens. 2 Browse the folders on your hard disk drive open the magicSpot window. ■ Click the Manual button to display
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    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 hard disk drive, if desired for your movie: ■ Add up to three .mp3, .m4a
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    pictures check box to blend pictures with video at intervals. 4 Select the Audio tab to set the sound preferences. Click one of the following settings: ■ Use all music. Select this style to use the sequence of sound files in the Add Music window. ■ smartJoin™ multiple music files. Select this style
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    movie After you have made the movie, you can preview how the movie looks and sounds and take snapshots of frames in the movie. To preview a movie: 1 Click the Locate Shot button to open the MagicMoments window. See "Adding videos" on page 53 for more information on using MagicMoments. Creating Movies
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    ■ Click the Manually replace button to replace a picture or video segment with a picture or video segment of your choice. ■ Click the Undo or Redo buttons as needed. 4 When you are done modifying the movie project, click OK to save your changes and close the Tweak muvee window. Alternatively, click
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    file on your hard disk drive: 1 Click the Save/Burn button. The Listed muvee Files window opens with all PC 7 Click the Change Settings button to change the video and audio settings of the movie file type as required (advanced users only). 8 Click Browse to choose a location on the hard disk drive
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    to disc to create copies of all of the picture and video files window. 9 Select the CD or DVD burner drive. 10 Select the type of video disc to create: DVD, VCD, or SVCD. The window shows the disc capacity, disc capacity used, and available disc burning your movie to disc. To save the current settings
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    window displays with video production information on the current project. 3 Select a button option to produce your video, and follow the onscreen instructions 64. "Adjusting audio and video settings" on video from a digital video camcorder or burn a disc, see "Using muvee autoProducer on the Desktop
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    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/Pictures button. 3 Select a folder with videos in it, using the arrow buttons on .jpg, .gif, or .bmp file format combination. 62 Media Center Software Guide
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    to remove all files from your production or select the Select More button to return to the previous screen and select more video clips or pictures. 8 Click Next to confirm your video selection and proceed to the style selection page. If you are ready to create the movie now without selecting a style
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    production preference settings: ■ Select Weave pictures into video to place the picture files throughout the video files. ■ Place a check in the Keep video and pictures in sequence check box to maintain the selected sequence. 3 Select Audio to adjust the sound mix level of the music and original
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    a movie by combining the video, picture, and music files remote control or your keyboard. ■ Manual to allow you to set the duration hard disk drive. The movie is saved on your hard disk drive. To create a CD or DVD disc in muvee autoProducer unPlugged, copy the saved file using the Windows desktop
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    Upgrading 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. 66 Media Center Software Guide
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    the hard disk drive 18 Away mode enabling 6 power setting 2 using 6 B buttons remote control 14 C camcorder capture 52 CDs creating a music CD in My Music 24 playing in My Music 21 Computer Playback 59 D desktop switching from Media Center 4 DV camcorder capture 52 DVD movies changing audio settings
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    55 basic steps to create a movie 49 changing settings 55 copying a movie to disc 60 getting started 51 getting video from a camera 51 keeping video and pictures in sequence 64 making a movie 57, 65 opening the desktop version 50 opening the Media Center version 50 previewing a movie 51, 57, 65
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    pictures 38 HP Photosmart 30 viewing pictures 38 viewing with music 38 Start menu Media Center 3 SVCD 60 T tweak muvee 58 V VCD 60 video capture live 52 recorded video 52 video editing getting started with muvee autoProducer 51 video movies sorting 44, 45 W Web Streaming 59 Windows Media Player
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Media Center Software Guide
Media Center Software Guide