Unleashing Microsoft® Windows Vista® Media Center

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 1Part I: Getting Started with Windows Vista Media CenterChapter 1: Introducing Windows Vista Media Center 9Chapter 2: Equipping Your PC for Media Center 19Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows Media Center 53Part II: Enjoying Media with Windows Media CenterChapter 4: Viewing and Recording Live TV 85Chapter 5: Watching and Recording Movies 137Chapter 6: Importing and Playing Audio 165Chapter 7: Importing and Viewing Photos 189Part III: Beyond the Basics of Windows Media CenterChapter 8: Enjoying Sports with Windows Media Center 223Chapter 9: Playing Games and Enjoying Online Resources 251Chapter 10: Creating CDs and DVDs 289Part IV: Adding Windows Vista Media Center to Your Home NetworkChapter 11: Adding and Using Media Center Extenders 315Chapter 12: Connecting with Windows Home Server and Other PCs 337Part V: Enhancing Windows Vista Media CenterChapter 13: Using Windows Media Player with Win