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[. . . ] 9 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the Wireless Keyboard Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the Keyboard Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 49 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Satellite or Cable Box TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 vi Smart Media Console Installation Manual NTSC and ATSC TV Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 NTSC TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ATSC High-Definition TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dual-Tuner NTSC and ATSC TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Digital Cable TV Connection for CableCARDTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Installing and Activating a CableCARDTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dual Digital Cable Tuner Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Connecting Infrared (IR) Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 IR Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Installing IR Transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 IR Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Installing IR Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Ethernet Connection to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Connecting to the Internet Through a DSL/Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Connecting to the Internet Through a Router and DSL/Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Connecting Other Devices and AC Power . . . . . . . 67 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Home Control Network Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Connecting Serial Devices to Serial Control Ports 69 Connecting 12-volt Triggered Devices to 12-volt Trigger Ports. . . . . . . . . 69 Connecting AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Starting the SMC for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Windows Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 vii Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setting Up and Optimizing Media Center . . . . . . . 77 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Initial Media Center Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Configuring Tuners, TV Signal, and Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Setting Up a Set-top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Configuring CableCARDTM Tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Optimizing Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Setting Up Music, Pictures, and Video Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 NVIDIA Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Wireless Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Life|ware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Microsoft OS Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Microsoft Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 EI Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 When to Use System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 System Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 viii Smart Media Console Installation Manual Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ix Smart Media Console Installation Manual x Smart Media Console Installation Manual Getting Started 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter covers important information you should know before you begin to use the Smart Media Console (SMC) Note: ThismanualusesimagesanddrawingsofanSMC-50. Thespecific SMC you are installing may differ in appearance; however, all supported functionality is covered in this manual Important Safety Information · · · · · Read and keep these instructions Heed all warnings and follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water and clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Do not install this unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 1 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 6 & 7 * 8 ( 9 ) 0 + = Backspace Pg/ch Up Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P : ; { [ } ] Pg/ch Down Caps Lock A S D F G H J K < , L > . Enter Prt Scr SysRg Shift Z X C V B N M ?/ Pause Break Shift Scroll Lock Ctrl Alt Alt Installing the Wireless Keyboard Receiver To operate the wireless keyboard, the wireless keyboard receiver must be installed into one of the USB ports on the rear panel (see right) You can install the USB receiver before or after powering up the SMC and the Windows software automatically detects it Wireless USB Keyboard Receiver Installed 13 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Installing the Keyboard Batteries Always keep spare batteries for the wireless keyboard on hand Battery life will vary with the use of the system To install or replace the keyboard's batteries: 1 2 Slide the battery cover off the back of the keyboard Insert four AA batteries (alkaline) with the positive (+) and negative (-) ends oriented correctly Replace the battery cover and make sure your SMC is powered on Test the keyboard to see if it functions correctly The keyboard is set to connect to the SMC automatically If the keyboard does not operate, check the battery orientation If you have no batteries and must use a connected keyboard, attach a USB keyboard to the back or front panel You can also use the remote for many functions Install AA Batteries 3 4 Keyboard Replace Battery Cover Wireless Keyboard Buttons The top-row keyboard button functions (from left to right) are: Live TV--Shortcut to the full screen view of live TV. Also moves to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV. Back--Returns to the previous window within Media Center. TV Guide--Opens TV Program Guide to display TV channels and programs to watch and record. DVD Menu--Opens Media Center's play DVD window or a DVD movie's main menu, if available. Mute--Mutes volume. Information--Opens with Help/Information window within Media Center. 14 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Record--Records a selected TV program and stores it on the internal hard disk drive. Stop--Stops audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV. Rewind--Moves the media backward (press button for 3 speeds). Next--Selects the next track or recording. Keyboard Play--Plays recorded TV, DVDs, or CDs from beginning, CD track, or DVD chapter. Pause--Pauses audio and video tracks and live or recorded TV programs. Fast Forward-- Moves the media forward (press button for 3 speeds. Previous-- Selects the previous track of recording. The upper-left and upper-right keyboard button functions are: Media Center--Opens Media Center's main menu. Power--Turns keyboard On and Off. Left/Right Mouse--Left/Right select for mouse. Mouse Pointer--Moves cursor around screen. 15 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Keyboard 16 Smart Media Console Installation Manual 5 Functions/Connections Overview Introduction This section covers the features and connections on the Smart Media Console (SMC) front and rear panels The SMC is designed for quick setup and easy operation with many of the most frequently used connections and features easily accessible from the front panel Connections Front Panel The front panel (SMC-50 series shown) includes a right-side area to connect FireWire and USB devices as well as a center area for RCA audio, Composite video, and S-Video devices It also includes a 28-in-1 memory card reader for transferringfilesfromcamerasandotherdigitaldevicesaswellasaDVD/CD player/recorder Power Switch (behind the logo) DVD/CD Recorder/Player IR Receiver (behind the face) Memory Card Reader S-Video and A/V Inputs S-Video and A/V Inputs 17 Smart Media Console Installation Manual FireWire/USB Connections The SMC's front panel has one FireWire and two USB 20 connections for connecting FireWire devices such as digital camcorders and USB devices such as digital cameras, portable media players, external hard drives and portable flashmemorydrives: FireWire Connection USB Connection Connections A/V Input Connections The SMC has left and right RCA audio inputs, one RCA video input, and one S-Video input in the center of the front panel Note: Media Center does not currently offer a separate setup option for these inputs As a result, these A/V connections are for audio/video capture from analog video devices such as video camcorders or VCRs via software designed for this task Because using these connections overrides tuner number one's NTSC Coaxial and S-Video inputs in Media Center, we recommend that video capture be done from a digital video camera through the front or rear panel's FireWire or USB inputs Left and Right RCA Audio Connections RCA Video Connection 18 Smart Media Console Installation Manual S-Video Connection Additional Front Panel Features The front panel also includes a 28-in-1 media card reader, IR receiver, and DVD/ CD player/recorder 28-in-1 Media Card Reader The SMC includes a 28-in-1 media card reader on the lower left side of the front panel Four horizontal card slots accept a variety of media cards (such as Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Pro Duo, Pro MG, Compact Flash, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard and MagicGate) that digital camerasandotherdigitaldevicesusetostorefiles. Totransferfilestoorfromamemorydevice, simplyinsertthecardintothe correct slot, wait until it is recognized, and then use the Media Center to transfer files. Note: If your memory device includes an in-use LED to indicate card reader activity when reading or writing data, make sure to wait until the LED stops blinking before removing the card Connections SD/Mini/MMC/RS CF/MD MS/Pro/Duo xD/SM 28-in-1 Media Card Reader 19 Smart Media Console Installation Manual IR Receiver and DVD/CD Player/Recorder The SMC receives commands from its IR remote control via the IR receiver (see below) on the right side of the front panel Note: For best results, point the remote at the receiver area and make sure that there are no objects or furniture in the line of sight between the receiver and the remote To the left of the IR receiver is a front-load DVD/CD Recorder/Player for storing and recording video and music on CDs and DVDs To open or close the drive, press the silver button just below the drive tray Connections IR Receiver DVD/CD Player/Recorder 20 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Rear Panel The rear panel (SMC-50 shown) includes: · · · · · A right-side area to connect A/V inputs and video outputs A center area for analog and digital audio outputs and network, USB, and FireWire IR Transmitter/Receiver input and output ports Serial control ports and 12-Volt Trigger ports AC power input Serial Control Ports 12-Volt Triggers Video Outputs A/V Inputs Connections SMC-50 AC Power Input FireWire, Audio USB, Outputs Network SMC-50 Rear Panel Diagram (Note: VGA DB15 and DVI-D jacks are disabled) 21 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Left-Side Rear Panel Connections The rear panel includes connections for analog and digital audio, USB, FireWire, Ethernet, IR transmitters/receivers, serial-controlled devices, and 12-Volt Triggers for shade motors and projection screens This diagram shows how USB, FireWire, IR, Ethernet, serial, and 12-Volt Trigger devices, microphone, and audio outputs are connected to the rear panel of a SMC-50: Digital Video Camera FireWire Input 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to Relays/Shades RS232 Serial Device Control IR Input and Outputs Ethernet Connections SMC-50 AC Input Power 120/240 VAC VGA Video and DVI Output (inactive) USB 2. 0 Devices Mic Input Digital/Analog Audio Output to Receiver/ Speakers Left-Side Rear Panel Diagram 22 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Right-Side Rear Panel Connections The rear panel's right side includes MediaPlateTM input connections and video outputs for a TV, monitor, or A/V receiver Input options include NTSC, ATSC, CableCARDTM and FM tuners as well as cable-box audio/video inputs Video output options include DVI, HDMI, S-Video, composite, and component video The following diagram shows how input sources and video displays would connect to a SMC-50's rear panel A/V inputs and video outputs: Coaxial Input from Cable TV, Satellite, or Cable TV Box Coaxial from FM Antenna S-Video / Component Video Cable to AV Receiver, TV or Monitor Connections DVI Cable to TV or Monitor Coaxial from HDTV Antenna HDMI Cable to Receiver, TV or Monitor DVI/HDMI Adapter S-Video/Audio from Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box Right-Side Rear Panel Diagram 23 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Connections 24 Smart Media Console Installation Manual 6 Installation Overview Introduction This chapter covers how to connect Smart Media Console (SMC) to audio/video (A/V) equipment and a home network Installation is divided into these major areas: · · · · · · Audio Video TV Sources Infared Devices Network Software Setup Installation Selecting a Location and Mounting The SMC is designed to be installed in a cabinet, closet, or entertainment center or in an equipment room A/V rack The following are some location and operation guidelines to ensure reliable performance: · · Exercise caution when lifting or moving the SMC unit Install SMC in an open-back, open-front A/V cabinet if at all possible Keep the rear of the A/V cabinet open across the width of the SMC's rear panel for adequate cooling Place the unit on a supported surface in a well-ventilated area, away from heat or moisture · 25 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Mounting and Ventilation The SMC can be installed as a set-top box or mounted in either a standard EIA/ TIA 19" rack In both instances, at least four (4) inches of clearance in the front and rear of the unit must be provided for proper air circulation (see Important Safety Information in Ch1) Rack Mounting in Equipment Rack or Closet The unit can be rack mounted in any standard AV rack Mounting instructions accompany the rack ears, which can be purchased separately Proper spacing and ventilation as noted above should be maintained Shelf Mounting in Equipment Rack/Closet/Entertainment Center Place the SMC on a shelf or horizontal surface and ensure adequate clearance at the front and back for proper ventilation Ensure clear access to the rear panel for cabling and power connections Environmental Conditions The SMC can be safely operated in environments that conform to these requirements: · · Installation Operating Room Temperature ­ 45 °F (7°C) to 75°F (24°C) Humidity ­ 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Remote Control Considerations When rack mounting (or "remoting") an SMC, you must take use of the remote into consideration Multiple options for remote functionality include, but are not limited to: · · · · Running an IR control cable from the SMC to an IR receiver in the room with the component being used (refer to Ch 10 Connecting IR Devices) Using an RF remote (assuming the RF receiver is within the supported range) Using a WiFi, Z-wave, ZigBee, or other wireless, programmable remote Using an IR/Ethernet device such as a Global Cache GC-100 or Life|link More details on selecting the best solution for a remoted Media Center are providedduringLife|warecertificationtraining. 26 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Additional Equipment Depending on the installation, some or all of the following additional items will be required to properly set up and operate the SMC These items must be purchased separately · · · · · · Audio system equipment such as an A/V receiver with speakers, powered speakers, TV speakers, or monitor speakers Video equipment such as a monitor, TV, video output from cable/satellite box or antenna Cable/DSL modem (working Internet connection required for Media Center features, such as downloading the TV Program Guide) Router (or Ethernet Switch) for connection to the home network A/V Network cables: see Optional Cables/Cable Accessories Not Included in Ch 2 Audio "Y" adapter(s), mini-stereo to 2 RCA (for powered speakers) Connecting Guidelines When making connections to the SMC, observe the following guidelines: · · · · · Do not plug in the SMC until all connecting cables are installed Turn off power to all other equipment before connecting cables Connectcablesfirmlytoavoidhumandnoise. [. . . ] Setup Step Media Center Select your set-top box (cable or satellite) Click Next Note: At this point, if your IR control cables are not installed you will receive a warning and the installation will not proceed Connect the IR control cables before continuing Select a working TV signal If you are using S-video or Composite video, select those signals; otherwise, select a channel with a working signal Click Next Screen 90 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setup Step Use your remote as instructed to identify which set-top box you are configuring. When ready, click Next Screen Media Center If you have the remote for the set-top box you are configuring, selectYes; otherwise select No Click Next Select the number of digits for the highest channel you receive Click Next 91 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setup Step Select how channels are changed using the remote If you are not sure, test the remote on the set-top box before you proceed Click Next Screen Media Center Select your set-top box brand Click Next If you do not have your remote, you are asked to select codes and test themuntilyoufindthe right one 92 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setup Step Enter a channel as requested, and select whether or not the set-top box changed the channel correctly Screen Media Center If you do have your remote, click Next Press and hold each button on your remote as instructed Note: If your remote is notidentifiedinthe firsttry, tryagain--it may take several attempts before the remote is correctly identified. 93 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setup Step Once your remote is identified, clickNext to test the Windows Media Center remote Screen Media Center Test changing the channel with the Media Center remote as instructed Set IR signal speed as instructed Once selected, click Next 94 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setup Step Click Next Screen Media Center Onceyouarefinishedwith the TV settings, select Set Up Guide Listings. Click Finish to save your settings and set up guide listings Note: If you have more than one set-top box, you have to repeat the procedure for the second set-top box ConfiguringCableCARDTMTuners The installation and activation of one or more CableCardTM devices and associated tuner cards requires an onsite visit by a technician This procedure assumes that CableCARDTM devices and digital cable TV feeds are already connected If they are not connected, make sure that CableCARDTM devices and digital cable TV feeds are available for the technician to connect before beginning this procedure Important: To receive digital cable TV channels, including premium programming, you must subscribe to a supported digital cable TV package For more information about digital cable services, please contact your local cable TV provider If you have two digital cable tuners you want to use with Windows Vista Media Center, you can use a splitter to divide the TV signal from the wall jack to the tuners Each tuner must have a TV signal connected to the cable IN jack on the tuner 95 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Important: Before you insert the CableCARD(s)TM into the rear panel, write the serial numbers down so that you can give them to the cable TV provider when asked to do so During this procedure, Media Center automatically scans for and detects your configuration. Thisallowsyoutodownloadtherequiredinformationtoactivate the CableCARD(s)TM for use With the assistance of a cable TV technician, perform the following steps to activate CableCARDTM digital TV service: CableCARDTM Setup Step Media Center Under Optional Setup, select Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide Click Next Screen Click Next 96 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step Select the correct region Click Next Screen Media Center Media Center downloads your TV setup options Select Configure my TV signal automatically Click Next Media Center scans your configuration. Thismay take several minutes 97 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step Once the scanning is finished, MediaCenter displaystheconfiguration of your television service Screen Media Center Ifyouaresatisfiedwith the detected TV signal(s), select Yes Click Next If not, you can re-scan the systemorconfigurethe signal manually Select Yes to activate your CableCARDTM Click Next 98 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step This screen appears notifying you that you will need to call your cable provider, and provide them the information on the next screen Click Next Note: The installation and activation of one or more CableCARDsTM requires an onsite visit by a cable TV technician Use the number on this screen to call your cable company, and provide them with the information for your CableCARDTM Once you have provided the requested information, click Next Screen Media Center Select Set Up Guide listings to adjust your TV guide listings Click Next 99 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step Click Next to set up your TV Program Guide listings Screen Media Center Select Yes to use the Guide Click Next You can also view the privacy statement by clicking View the Guide privacy statement Use the scroll arrows and cursor to read the Guide Terms of Service Select I agree and, click Next 100 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step Enter your zip code Click Next Screen Media Center Media Center begins to download provider information for your TV program guide Select your digital provider from the list Click Next 101 Smart Media Console Installation Manual CableCARDTM Setup Step Media Center downloads your program guide This may take several minutes Screen Media Center When the download is complete, select Next You have set up your CableCARDTM and adjusted your TV program listings 102 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Optimizing Display Use this procedure to optimize the display (TV, monitor, etc) you will be watching television on: Display Optimization Steps Under Optional Setup, select Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display Click Next Media Center Screen In this screen, Windows offers you a video to watch while you adjust your display's settings If you want to watch this video, click Watch Video Otherwise, click Next If your preferred display is connected, select Yes If you want to use a different display, select No Click Next 103 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Display Optimization Steps Identify the type of display you are using by selecting from the list Click Next Screen Media Center Select the connection type that connects your primary display to your computer Click Next Select the width of your display Click Next 104 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Display Optimization Steps Confirmyourdisplay resolution by selecting Yes, or change it by selecting No Click Next Screen Media Center Select Adjust display controls to adjust your display settings (contrast, color, brightness), or select Finish this wizard Click Next Click Next to exit the wizard 105 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Setting Up Music, Pictures, and Video Libraries Media Center monitors your music, picture, and video folders, so you can easily access your media Use this procedure to tell Media Center which folders to monitor: Music, Picture, and Video Library Setup Steps Select Set up your Music, Pictures, and Videos Libraries Media Center Click Next Screen On this screen, select Add a folder to watch Click Next 106 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Music, Picture, and Video Library Setup Steps Select the location of the folder(s) you want to add If you want to watch a folder on a different computer, it must be a shared folder (see Windows Help on how to do this) Once you have made your selection, click Next Screen Media Center Media Center shows you a list of folders available for monitoring If you want to watch folders on a particular drive but not the whole drive itself, click the plus (+) sign next to the listed drive to view the folders in that drive Once you have selected the folders you want to watch, click Next Check that all folders you want to add are listed If not, you can click Back to add more folders Otherwise, click Finish to add the folders to the library 107 Smart Media Console Installation Manual Music, Picture, and Video Library Setup Steps When this screen appears, youhavefinishedsetting up your library Click Finish to exit Library Setup and to start using Windows Media Center Screen Media Center 108 Smart Media Console Installation Manual 15 NVIDIA Display Setup Introduction NVIIDIA This NVIDIA Control Panel application allows you to change video settings to correct most of the common problems that are due to incorrect video software settings Use this set up procedure when you are having problems with the appearance of video on a TV or display Important: You should be familiar with the display, connector type, and signal format you are using before attempting to make changes to these settings NVIDIA Display Setup Steps From the Windows desktop, right-click in the background area Select NVIDIA Control Panel from the choice list to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel application Screen 109 Smart Media Console Installation Manual NVIDIA Display Setup Steps From the NVIDIA Control Panel's left pane, select Change the Signal or HD Format The right panel displays the window for selecting the display, connector type, and signal format You can read the information about the highlighted setting under Description at the bottom of the pane The default connector setting is auto detect This automatically detects the type of video output connector you are using when you click Apply in the right-hand window Select the display, the connector (or auto detect), and the signal format you are using Click Apply These new display settings take effect instantly If the display does not look as it should, you have 15 seconds to either accept them or revert back to the previous settings If the new settings correct the display problem, you can exit the control panel by clicking the red X in the right corner of the window If the new settings do not correct the problem, you can apply another setting or exit the control panel Screen NVIIDIA 110 Smart Media Console Installation Manual 16 Troubleshooting Introduction Your Smart Media Console (SMC) is designed to provide years of trouble-free service However, if problems arise, steps can be taken to isolate the cause of the trouble and, in many cases, correct it Troubleshoot This troubleshooting section is divided into functional categories for ease of use If you experience a problem that is not covered, contact the Life|support call center toll-free at 1-877-901-8886 for further assistance Audio Problem I don't have sound from my speakers · · Solution Verify sound cable connections, and check volume and mute settings If the SMC is connected to a receiver, make sure the receiver is on and set to the correct path Reconfigurethesoftwareforsurroundsound. See the speaker setup section in Ch 14 Setting Up and Optimizing Media Center TheSMCdoesnotproduceamplifiedsound. [. . . ]