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I've opened the box, now what?
I've opened the box, now what?
Get your Media Center PC up and running. From cables and connections to TVs and computer monitors, this is where it all begins. It's almost time to push the Green Button.

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Basic Setup Icon Basic Setup
Connect your Media Center PC to your TV
TV connection cables
Connect your Media Center PC to a
computer monitor
Media Center PC and your set-top box
Add TV listings to your Media Center PC
Setting up your new computer


Advanced Setup Icon Advanced Setup
Add a TV tuner card and remote control to your Media Center PC
HDTV and your Media Center PC
HDTV setup
Connect your Media Center PC to an HDTV display
Connect your Media Center PC to your home theater system
Set up a stereo speaker configuration
Set up a surround sound speaker configuration
Adjusting display settings
Networking performance tips
Upgrade from a previous version of Media Center



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