OverviewThis is the Safari online edition of the printed book.
For most Windows Vista users, Media Center
is unknown territory. Unleashing Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Media Center shows both newbies and experienced
Media Center users how to use Media Center to experience music,
photos, videos, movies, TV shows, and games in a whole new way.
Windows Vista Media Center takes full advantage of the latest
multimedia features: widescreen displays, HDTV, and Media Center
Extenders. Mark Edward Soper shows you how to use these and other
new and improved features to make the most of your Windows Vista
multimedia experience. You won't find a single book that
devotes this much attention to Media Center. Unlock your PC's
hidden multimedia talents and turn your office, living room, and
whole home into a multimedia paradise that will leave your friends
drooling.
Unleashing Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Media Center is your indispensable guide to Vista
Media Center! Here's a sample of what you'll find
inside
Complete coverage of every feature of
Windows Vista Media Center
Learn how to import video, photos, and
music to enhance your entertainment experience
Discover better TV viewing and recording
with new support for HDTV signals
Share the fun of Windows Vista Media
Center with Media Center Extenders
Create customized CDs and DVDs of your
favorite videos, TV shows, audios, and photos
Feature checklists help you design the
perfect Media Center PC or upgrade your PC for Media Center
Use your Media Center PC with Microsoft
Windows Home Server
Troubleshoot common problems with Media
Center
Tips and tricks to help you get the most
out of Media Center
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Windows
Vista Media Center
Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Vista Media
Center 9
Chapter 2: Equipping Your PC for Media
Center 19
Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows Media Center
53
Part II: Enjoying Media with Windows
Media Center
Chapter 4: Viewing and Recording Live TV
85
Chapter 5: Watching and Recording Movies
137
Chapter 6: Importing and Playing Audio
165
Chapter 7: Importing and Viewing Photos
189
Part III: Beyond the Basics of Windows
Media Center
Chapter 8: Enjoying Sports with Windows
Media Center 223
Chapter 9: Playing Games and Enjoying Online
Resources 251
Chapter 10: Creating CDs and DVDs 289
Part IV: Adding Windows Vista Media
Center to Your Home Network
Chapter 11: Adding and Using Media Center
Extenders 315
Chapter 12: Connecting with Windows Home
Server and Other PCs 337
Part V: Enhancing Windows Vista Media
Center
Chapter 13: Using Windows Media Player with
Windows Media Center 375
Chapter 14: Creating Photo and Video Content
for Media Center 393
Chapter 15: Extending Media Center with
Third-Party Apps 435
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Media Center
469
Part VI: Appendices
Appendix A: Using Windows Anytime Upgrade to
Get WMC Features and More 499
Appendix B: Moving from Windows XP Media
Center Editions to Windows Vista Media Center 503
Index 509
