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Can I get a HD picture from my Media Center PC?

Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Scott L asked:


I have a DLP projector (1080i) hooked up to my media center PC. Using a DVI cable on the “out” side of the video card, but only a coax input is available for the input in my TV card. I have DISH HD service, but my picture looks blurry from the projector. I’m loding the HD signal due to the MCPC. Is there a stand-alone HD-upconvert available that I could put between the PC and projector to get a HD picture?
I have a DLP projector (1080i) hooked up to my media center PC. Using a DVI cable on the “out” side of the video card, but only a coax input is available for the input in my TV card. I have DISH HD service, but my picture looks blurry from the projector. I’m loding the HD signal due to the MCPC. Is there a stand-alone HD-upconvert available that I could put between the PC and projector to get a HD picture?

Update…the resolution of both PC and projector are set at 1280×720. I could just hook up the DISH box directly to the projector, but then I lose the MCPC functions (detailed guide, DVR, etc.). Thanks in advance for further advice :) Update…the resolution of both PC and projector are set at 1280×720. I could just hook up the DISH box directly to the projector, but then I lose the MCPC functions (detailed guide, DVR, etc.). Thanks in advance for further advice :)

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Is it safe to put my Media Center PC in a tv stand with little to no ventilation?

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
j0hnsmith asked:


Hi,

I recently purchased HP z540 media center pc which is connected to the tv. I have a tv stand thats made of wood and have a small hole in the back for the wires. Other than that small, it has no other ventilation except when I open the glass door. My question is it safe to put it into the tv stand (i.e. won’t over heat if I leave it on 24/7)?

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What is the default program usesed for the AV input holes on a HP Media Center PC?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009
rage th asked:


I have an HP media center, and I notice it has the AV input holes. how ever I don’t know what soft ware is meant to be used..I have Dazzle, and it works fine, but the screen is to small. can anyone tell me how to view everything from the AVs on the computer? or tell me how can I get a bigger screen on dazzle?

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Do I need a Digital-to-Analog-Converter to be able to watch a VCR signal on my media center pc?

Friday, January 9th, 2009
Brian H asked:


I was wondering, because I want to digitize my old Star Wars videos and maybe a little more. I know how to do it if I can, but I don’t know if I need a DAC. Do I? I’d really rather not pay $50 to get them on dvd! (I’m waiting until I can watch them in high definition someday. That’s what I want my children to watch, after all, once I have children.) Is it possible?

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what do I need to connect my Home theater system to my vista media center PC?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
been there asked:


I just bought a VIsta Premium PC and I want to connect it to my HD Home theater system. I want to not only view pictures and listen to music but also record TV shows from Direct TV. The PC has VIsta Home Premium and comes with a TV tuner card and wireless lan. I know you can do the cable thing but my PC and TV are in two different rooms and all these cables for satelite, video and audio would be a nightmare.

What are my options?

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Anyone have a media center pc using vista?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
lithium630 asked:


I’m thinking of putting together a media center pc for my home theatre and the tv in my bedroom. I’m working if it will function as well and as simple as my comcast DVR’s.

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What is the best way to hook up my HP a1530n Media Center PC to my Yamaha HTR-5830 Home Theater?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
fbodell asked:


I have all of my music downloaded to a hard drive and want to play them through my Yamaha HTR-5830. The output jacks on the PC for audio consists of 3 mini jacks for front, surround and subwoofer. The HTR-5830 has audio inputs for Dual RCA plugs for almost all inputs. Should I use a mini plug to RCA cable just for the fronts and hook it up to an aux input? Use the 6.1 inputs? I just want to play my tunes!!!!!!

Any help is appreciated. If you need more info just ask.

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How can I connect my Xbox to my Media Center PC?

Thursday, January 1st, 2009
Drew K asked:


I have RCA jacks on the back. .the red yellow and white ones which is where my cable is also connected… I can watch TV and stuff through my computer/LCD monitor.. But how can I connect my Xbox to my PC.. I’ve connected the cords in the back of my comp (rca jacks) but can’t figure out to view the xbox..

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