- 1). Check both the Internet connection and the video source. The computer you're using with the Media Center requires an Internet connection, and it also receives video input from a source like a coaxial, composite video, or S-Video cable. Put two AA batteries into the remote control.
- 2). Connect the remote sensor to a USB port on your HP computer. Position the sensor so it is directly in range of the remote control. The remote control has a 23-foot range.
- 3). Connect an S-Video or composite video cable from a video source to the S-Video In or Composite Video In port on the back of your HP computer. Connect an RCA cable from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the audio In RCA jacks on the back of your computer.
- 4). Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of your computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port on the back of your TV. Turn the TV on and select the TV in video source.
- 5). Turn on the Media Center computer, and the sound system, if you have set it up. Follow the Windows setup screen on the computer. After the first setup, press the "Start" button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. Follow the instructions to configure the software to your HP.
- 6). Once the Media Center is setup, press the "Start" button on the remote control to use the Media Center on your HP.
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