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What is a Media Center PC?
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, available preinstalled on Media Center PCs, allows you to pause and rewind live TV or radio, digitally record an entire TV series or program category, watch DVDs and videos, organize and play your music collection, and showcase digital photos.
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 makes it easier to access digital entertainment wherever you are. Here are some of the top features:
- Multi-tuner support (record two shows at the same time and watch another previously recorded show)
- Support for digital and high-definition local TV
- Built-in CD and DVD burning
- Internet radio
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Is CYTEXONE Media available in any other languages?
Localized versions are now available for Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Can I use the CYTEXONE Media PC for my computing needs?
Yes, you can run the same Microsoft and Apple programs as your other computers. You can use your Media PC to surf the Internet or to send and receive e-mail.
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What are the basic steps for setting up CYTEXONE Media?
Well that’s the beauty of it. CYTEXONE completely takes care of every step of the installation from start to finish. You can even call us with questions afterwards.
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Do I need to purchase a TV tuner when I buy a Media Center PC?
Many Media Center PCs come equipped with a single TV tuner that captures your TV signal from a cable, satellite, or antenna source. Media Center PCs can also be equipped to handle multiple tuners. For example, if your Media Center PC comes with more than one TV tuner, you can record two shows while you watch a third recorded show.
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Will the CYTEXONE Media system support surround sound and work with my existing A/V system?
CYTEXONE Media will support multi-channel output for speakers and connected A/V devices (using digital interconnect outputs such as SPDIF or Toslink). CYTEXONE also delivers Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM surround decoding.
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What kind of displays can I connect to a CYTEXONE Media system?
CYTEXONE Media can connect to a variety of displays:
Use the desktop display for computing and the TV for entertainment. A high-resolution display, such as a plasma or projection TV, provides sufficient resolution for desktop tasks, like reading e-mail or surfing the Internet, and offers a home theater style experience for TV, home movies, and DVDs. When your CYTEXONE Media is connected to a widescreen display, 16:9 support lets you toggle between normal, zoom, and stretch video modes.
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Can I use my computer and watch TV at the same time?
Yes. You can watch TV while using your computer at the same time.
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What does the remote do?
From the comfort of your easy chair or across your living room, you can use the remote to browse Media Center, including the TV program guide listings, recorded TV, music, photos, and videos. You can also make your selections by artist, show or album title, or genre. When you're not using the remote, you can also use a mouse and keyboard.
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So what about my Personal Video Recorder (PVR) in conjunction with CYTEXONE Media features?
You can record TV based on selections you make. You can select shows to record based on keywords, categories, actors, or directors.
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What are the new TV features?
With multiple TV tuners, you can record up to the same number of shows as you have tuners, while watching a recorded TV show. It’s your decision whether to record a single show or an entire series. Here are some more new features:
- Browse top-rated movies, new releases, and movies playing right now or showing in the next hour
- Get rid of recording conflicts
- Display recent recordings and upcoming recordings
- Press one button on your remote to record the show, launch Messenger, or get help
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How do I find out what's on TV?
You will have a Program Guide, to view and scroll through a listing of current TV shows that is periodically downloaded from your service provider. The Guide displays channel and network information, along with the title and scheduled broadcast time of each show. When you select a show title, a short description of the show displays at the bottom of the screen.
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Can I record multiple programs at once, or watch one show while recording another? Can I watch a recorded show while recording another show?
Here’s the deal: let us know what you want to do, and we will make it happen.
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Can I burn DVDs to watch using a dedicated DVD player?
Yes.
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Does CYTEXONE Media Center support wireless home networks?
Yes.
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What information is sent back to CYTEXONE about my viewing/listening habits? What information is shared with partners?
No information what so ever is sent back to us. We respect your privacy 100%.
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