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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | 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 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 3
Guide 17 Searching for TV Programs 20 Recording TV Programs 22 Playing Recorded TV Programs 25 Playing Music Files 27 HP Tunes 27 My Music 27 Using HP Tunes with Media Center Videos in Media Center 56 Using Supported Video File Types CDs/DVDs for the PC 70 Using Compatibility Information - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 4
the HP Personal Media Drive 92 Disconnecting the HP Personal Media Drive Safely 95 Changing Disk Allocation 95 Updating Recorded TV List after Removing the HP Personal Media Drive 96 System Requirements to View Recorded TV Programs on Other PCs 96 Index 97 iv HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 5
simple and easy to use. You can easily find and choose your media. You can play movies, listen to music, view photos, and watch TV with a single remote control. Combined with the powerful features of your HP Media Center PC, you'll enjoy the rich sounds and brilliant images for a great entertainment - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 6
buttons on the remote control. ■ Communicate with your friends and family by using instant messaging. ■ Enjoy Media Center remotely (select models only). ■ Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive. 2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 7
the Media Center setup wizard opens. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. Listed below are some of the items included in the setup wizard: ■ Check for your Internet connection. An Internet connection allows Media Center to download and update your Television Program Guide and - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 8
and edit playlists, and record music files to CD O Play FM radio stations P Find utilities and programs: instant messaging, video editing, and creating CDs/DVDs 4 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 9
digital pictures, play a slide show, 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 Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows, a selected item such as a folder, file - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 10
so you can communicate with your friends and family while you are doing something in Media Center. You always have the option to turn this feature on or off. You can use your remote control to log in and type messages. You can even have multiple conversations. 6 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 11
windows. To change your Media Center settings: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select a category. 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 m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 12
Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support You can select Online Spotlight from the main Media Center menu to go online for the latest Media Center tips and other information. To find your online documentation, search for your model number and then click Manuals. 8 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 13
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 Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 14
entered. P DVD MENU TELETEXT RECORD PLAY STOP REW REPLAY PAUSE FWD SKIP Q R S T U V W BACK X MORE Y OK VOLUME CH/PG MUTE LIVE TV GUIDE RECORDED TV 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 * CLEAR ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PRINT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 # ENTER Z AA BB CC DD EE 10 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 15
TV window where recorded TV programs are listed. CC 0 to 9, #, * are the 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 character appears. Press the Enter button to select a character. DD Enter selects - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 16
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manually. ■ Search: Quickly find a TV program or a series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category. ■ Guide Guide 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 Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 18
TV signal source. Refer to the setup poster and the HP Media Center Getting Started Guide for more information. ■ You have completed the Media Center setup wizard. If you have not completed the setup wizard, the previous window, press Back on the remote control. 14 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 19
Controlling TV playback 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 begins recording the selected program in the background for up to 30 minutes. When you - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 20
Guide, press the CH/PG (+) and (-) buttons. 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 HP Media Center PC - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 21
and upcoming television programs and channels available from your television service provider. The Guide displays the channel and network, as well as the there is no Guide information. ■ The current lineup and/or location selected for the Guide is not supported. ■ The Guide information is either - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 22
on the remote control to access another menu for i more options of searching your the Guide. When you select a channel and then press OK on the remote control, you can view up to two weeks of programming. Use the scroll arrows at the bottom of the window. 18 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 23
to the Internet, and Media Center automatically downloads the Guide. Or ■ Manual download: Connect to the Internet and then manually download the Guide in Media Center TV Settings menu. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. When the Television Program Guide starts downloading from the Internet - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 24
you can enter a title or keyword or select a category in your Guide by using your remote control. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, select My TV, and then select currently playing, select Record or Record Series, and then press OK. 20 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 25
Searching for TV programs 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 - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 26
press Back on the remote control. 5 If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which program you want to record. The Record icon appears next to the program in the Guide. Press Record twice to record a series. 22 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 27
Recording manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date, channel, and recording time period. For some programs, you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 28
copy to CD or DVD. 9 Select View DVD or View CD. 10 Select Create DVD or Create CD. 11 Select Yes. 12 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete burning your TV show to disc. 24 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 29
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 My TV, and then select Recorded TV. 2 To organize all of your - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 30
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and My Music is designed to work with the Windows Media Player program. HP Tunes With HP Tunes, you can play your favorite music you have added to your iTunes music Library. For more information about using HP Tunes, see "Using HP Tunes with Media Center" on page 28. My Music With My Music, you can - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 32
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 to bring the songs into the library. 28 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 33
Connect to the Internet. 2 Follow the online instructions to download your songs. If songs are downloaded music Library. 3 If songs are downloaded to your desktop, drag them into the iTunes music Library. If the numbers instead of names, make sure the PC is connected to the Internet so iTunes can - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 34
Audio files 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. Changing song name, is not possible to make these changes from within HP Tunes in Media Center. 30 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 35
that includes several tracks from various CDs or even a playlist that contains background music for a slide show. 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 File, and then - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 36
have the option of saving your queue list as a playlist. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control, and then select HP Tunes. 2 Select Songs. 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control . For help online, go to: http://www.hp.com/support 32 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 37
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 Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 38
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, and then select folders, and then select Next and then select Finish. 34 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 39
, and then follow any onscreen 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 Start button on the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 40
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. File type CD audio Windows audio file MP3 Windows Media audio files 36 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 41
it from the View Song list, or from the Album, Artist, and Genre lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select My Music. 3 Select Songs. The list displays all the songs in your library. 4 Use the arrow buttons to - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 42
to connect to 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 to a song. 4 To return to the previous window, press Back on the remote control. 38 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 43
, select Edit Queue, and then select Save As Playlist. 7 Use the numeric 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 Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 44
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. Copying Music Files to CD in My Music To copy your music files to CD: 1 Press the Media Center Yes. 40 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 45
place. For more information about using HP Image Zone Plus, see "Using HP Image Zone Plus in Media Center" on page 42. My Pictures With Media Center" on page 48. Working with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 46
can do from within Media Center with your remote control. For example, you must add your pictures to the HP Image Zone Plus program on the desktop before you can access them in the HP Image Zone Plus area in Media Center. HP Image Zone Plus menu in Media Center 42 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 47
. 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 PC images and place them in the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 48
delete assigned keywords. Assigning a keyword 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 by Keyword. 3 Select your picture add the keyword to the Assign to all box. 44 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 49
or the date the picture was scanned. 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select HP Image Zone. 3 Select Search. 4 Select By date. n You must open the HP Image Zone Plus program from the desktop to assign dates, keywords, and places to your pictures. Working - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 50
the playback of your slide show. Viewing a slide show with music in HP Image Zone Plus 1 Select My Music on the Media Center Start menu. 2 Select the music you want, and then press OK on editing tools, refer to the Help menu in the HP Image Zone Plus program. 46 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 51
a supported file format. Printing Pictures in HP Image Zone Plus 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select HP Image instructions. You need to set up your printer before you can print from Media Center. n You cannot use the Print button on the remote control in HP - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 52
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 menu in Media Center My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 48 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 53
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 m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 54
previous pictures. If you do not select the pictures you want to view as a slide show, 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. 50 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 55
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 m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 56
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 with the new settings. 52 HP Media Center PC Software Guide 7 Select Yes to save changes and replace the original picture file. - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 57
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 53 - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 58
more pictures, or change the name of your disc. 9 After you have selected all of your pictures, select Create CD/Create DVD. 10 Select Yes. Media Center displays a message when you disc has been created. 54 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 59
your hard disk drive. ■ Create a CD or DVD of your video files. ■ View your videos in full-screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center. ■ Display your video details such as the name and date your video file was modified. ■ View small image (thumbnail) and title of video file. n Each - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 60
on your desktop. 5 To Media Center. Other file types are supported if your PC has the correct software installed. File extension .avi .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .mp2, .mpv2 .wm, .asf .wmv File type Video file Movie file Windows Media file Windows Media A/V file 56 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 61
you capture your video to the PC by using video capture and editing software, you can use Media Center to find it and add it /DVD from Video Files To create a CD/DVD from your videos: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Select More Programs. 3 Insert writable disc ( - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 62
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in Media Center 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control. 2 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Media Center . 6 Click the Resize icon on the taskbar, and then you can manually adjust the window size. Playing DVDs n To view more information about - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 64
for viewing the DVD: 1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control 2 Select Settings. 3 Select DVD. 4 Select Audio. The Audio Properties window opens. 5 Using your mouse or keyboard, select your speaker and sound options, and then click OK. 60 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 65
Listening to FM Radio If your PC is equipped with a radio tuner input (FM), then Media Center can play FM radio. The Radio window in Media Center makes it easy to play FM radio stations using your remote control. In Radio you can: ■ Listen to FM radio stations. ■ Set up pre-sets - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 66
Rewind, and FastForward to control radio playback. If you press the Pause button, Media Center continues to record the program for up to 30 minutes. Press Play to resume listening to the program where you left off. 8 Select Back to return to the previous window. 62 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 67
window. Using the FM Radio and the TV Signal at the Same Time In Media Center PCs, the FM radio signal and My TV input signal share a single tuner 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 - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 68
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DVD Writer drive. You can also use iTunes or Windows Media Player to copy music files to a portable device or memory term burning. If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available home CD player, or on your PC. n IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 70
It is best not to use the PC while recording. 10 Click Done when PC while recording. 10 Click Done when recording is complete. Click the Help icon, and then select RecordNow! Help for more information about recording music CDs with the RecordNow! program. 66 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 71
that all the tracks may not fit on your disc. n IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the appendable disc. Or ■ If you are adding files to a disc, follow the onscreen instructions. 4 To name your disc, select Volume Label, and then type a name over it - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 72
then click Add. Repeat this step until all files are added. Or ■ Drag your file from your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this step until all files are displays the amount of recording space used on your disc. 68 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 73
then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete. n IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of Video quality depends on the quality of the source files, the PC speed, and its graphics processing ability. For more information about - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 74
for the PC For more information about creating Recovery CDs/ DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Using 80 minutes * * Minutes listed are approximate and not exact. 70 HP Media Center PC Software Guide Minutes on an 8.5 GB DVD 300 minutes * 260 minutes * - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 75
disc compatibility information for your PC, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support n For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the HP Support Web site: http://www.hp.com/ support n Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. n The - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 76
CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies Play PC games CD-ROM Yes CD-RW Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 72 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 77
or listening. n You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using the DVD Writer/ CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. Windows Media Player ■ Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. ■ Play - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 78
a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC. ■ Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav, .mp3, or .wma files. These CDs can be played in your home or car stereo. ■ Copy and share data files. ■ Copy short video files. 74 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 79
before recording final files. ■ Create video files, export them to your hard disk drive or your digital video camera, and then play them on your PC. ■ Create video files, record them to DVDs and CDs, and then play them on some set-top DVD players. ■ Record video files to 7 different formats - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 80
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InterVideo WinDVD Creator program located in your All Programs folder on your desktop. Capture: Take videos and pictures from digital camcorders, analog video video into hard disk: Opens the Capture section for you to capture media. ■ Open existing project: Brings up the Open window for you to - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 82
Storyboard can be displayed in either Menu Picker or Timeline mode. Use the Storyboard to organize your media and add special effects such as titles, transition effects, audio tracks, and video filters. n You video source from the Video Source drop-down menu. 78 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 83
Capture video into hard disk button. 3 Connect your digital camcorder to your PC. 4 Make sure the output from your digital camcorder appears in the Preview clip appears in the Media Library portion of the screen. 10 To play back your captured video, click the file in the Media Library and click the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 84
Drop. 5 If you do not like the sequence of the video files, drag and drop the files in the Storyboard to change the sequence. 80 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 85
Adding images 1 Click the Image Library icon. 2 Click the Drag and Drop button to open the My Pictures folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the images from your hard disk drive you would like to add to your Image Library, and click Open. 4 Drag and drop images from the Image Library to your - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 86
the length of time you want the title clip to appear. A capital T appears in the bottomright corner of the title clip on the Storyboard. 82 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 87
InterVideo WinDVD Creator again. 3 Select the Open existing project button, and then select your project. 4 Click the Add Menu button. 5 Click the Media Library icons to add a menu theme, chapters, buttons, audio tracks, and images to your DVD. 6 Click the Storyboard icons to edit the chapters - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 88
used in European and Asian countries/ regions. Enter a Volume name for your disc (optional). 7 Click the right arrow, and then click Start. 8 Click OK. 84 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 89
tab. 6 Press the Playback button on your VCR. 7 Click the Record button when the Preview window displays what you want to record. n 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 - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 90
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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 Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support n The HP Personal Media Drive is sold separately - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 92
Make sure you place a check next to HP Media Center Setup Utility, and then click Install. 3 Insert your HP Personal Media Drive into the drive bay or connect it to a USB port, and then click Continue. 4 Follow any onscreen instructions and restart the PC when you complete the wizard. Locating the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 93
after you complete the installation setup wizard that came on the HP Personal Media Drive Installation CD. See "Setting Up the HP Personal Media Drive to Work with Media Center" on page 88. n The installation CD that came with your HP Personal Media Drive allows you to assign a drive letter to the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 94
to the PC. When you disconnect the drive, your music files may still appear in the Windows Media Player Library and Media Center My Music window. To refresh your PC, open and close Windows Media Player or Media Center. If that doesn't work, restart the PC. 90 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 95
in the My Videos window. 8 Click Add to add a pathway to your HP Personal Media Drive. Now your video files on your HP Personal Media Drive appear in the Media Center My Videos window when your drive is connected to the PC. When you disconnect the drive, your video files may still appear in the - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 96
. problems recording after you have changed the recording pathway, close Media Center and then open it, and then restart the PC. About Recording TV to the HP Personal Media Drive The PC was on page 95 for more information about changing the allocation. 92 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 97
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 Personal Media Drive" on page 94. 2 Open Media Center. 3 Record TV programs. See "Recording TV from the Guide" on page 22. Your - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 98
also set the disk allocation and recording quality settings in this window. 3 Select your local hard disk drive (C:). 4 Click Save, and then click Yes. 5 Close Media Center. 6 Restart the PC. 94 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 99
files. To disconnect your HP Personal Drive safely: 1 Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your HP Personal Media Drive. Make sure the activity LED is off. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray at the bottom of the desktop. If this icon is - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 100
that were recorded on your PC on to 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 ■ the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com 96 HP Media Center PC Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 101
pictures to CD 54 creating CDs 65 Music Library 34 recovery CD/DVDs for the PC 70 creating music CDs to play in your car and home 66 to play on your PC 66 D desktop switching from Media Center 6 digital video capturing 79 disc feature and compatiblity 71 disc and drive compatiblity information 70 - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 102
without a Guide 23 searching for TV programs 20 sorting shows 25 Television Program Guide errors 17 time shifting 15 using the remote control 15 watching TV programs 14 My Videos 55 organizing and storing videos 56 playing digital videos 56 sorting videos 57 98 HP Media Center Software Guide - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 103
My Music 39 Program Guide, see Television Program Guide Q queue list creating in HP Tunes 32 creating in My Music 38 R radio connecting antenna to PC 61 getting reception 61 Radio window 61 organizing pre-set radio stations 63 playing FM stations 61 playing radio in Media Center 61 recording radio - HP Media Center m1200 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software - Page 104
18 troubleshooting image not displayed in My Pictures 47, 51 radio reception 62 unable to get correct TV Program Guide 6 Media Library 78 Preview window 77 recording VHS files directly to DVD 85 Storyboard 78 using the Media Library 78 WinDVD player features 74 100 HP Media Center Software Guide
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