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Summary of Contents for H971

Page 1: ...with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publi...

Page 2: ...ista Media Center 8 1 4 Remote Control Functions 13 1 5 Keyboard Fuctions option 15 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Connecting External Devices 16 2 2 Inserting Remote Control and Keyboard Batteries...

Page 3: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 4: ...tempt to service the H971 RH yourself If the unit gets wet or you think it is damaged have the unit serviced Do not open the unit case for any reason Gernal Safety Information Do not place heavy objec...

Page 5: ...rd 2 Gently take out the old battery 3 Re install the new battery 4 Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or...

Page 6: ...r dealer immediately if any items are missing appear damaged or if the unit does not work Remote Control Option 3 5 RCA Cable Option Utility Driver CD Recovery CD Option RF Keyboard Option H971 RH Win...

Page 7: ...USB enabled devices 7 RF Reciver Switch RF Keyboard learning button 8 Stop Eject Button Push to eject a disc from the DVD drive 9 Front Function Buttons Function buttons and Arrow buttons help to nav...

Page 8: ...ver to install PCI E 16 Card eg VGA card Space limitation 195 L x120 W x20 H mm eg GV NX73T256P RH 6 PCI E 1X Expansion Slot Cover Remove this cover to install PCI E 1X Card eg TV capture card 7 VGA P...

Page 9: ...mode status DVD VCD mute and recording is shown on the left side Volume level and radio signal are shown on the right side Using Windows XP Media Center Edition If the system is turn on in Normal Mode...

Page 10: ...User s Manual Page 4 My Video Mode If My Video is selected see Figure 2 My Videos and volumes of audio are shown Play Video Next Previous Chapter System Introduction Figure 2 The Media Center My Vide...

Page 11: ...own If the photo slide show starts Slide Show is shown You can watch pictures in a slide show and play music using Windows Media Center When the music starts the screen will display PLAY and the track...

Page 12: ...age 6 Chapter System Introduction When play individual songs entire albums or your favorite playlists My Music and track time are shown on the panel Play Music Shuffle Repeat Forward Figure 4 The Medi...

Page 13: ...When you watch Live TV PLAY and the track time are shown Chapter System Introduction Figure 5 The Media Center My TV menu Figure 6 My TV always records what you ve been watching onto hard drive so at...

Page 14: ...shown on the right side Using Windows Vista Media Center If the system is turn on in Normal Mode Media Center Applications are not run or in the sleep mode the screen will display time and volumes of...

Page 15: ...ess to your Recorded TV Programs Use remote or keyboard to choose from the list of recorded TV programs Figure 3 The TV Programs are always recorded onto hard drive so at any time you can control live...

Page 16: ...H971 RH User s Manual Page 10 Chapter System Introduction Play DVD Next Previous Forward Backward Music Figure 5 The Vista Media Center Music menu Music Libriay helps to orgnaize digital music...

Page 17: ...e and listen to your music You can access all your digital musice by using the remote control or keyboard When play individual songs entire albums or your favorite playlists My Music and track time ar...

Page 18: ...ual Page 12 Chapter System Introduction If Video Library is selected see Figure 7 My Video is shown Play Video Next Previous Figure 6 The Vista Media Center Picture Library Figure 7 The Vista Media Ce...

Page 19: ...orward Previous track Next track Back More information Direction buttons Up Down Direction buttons Left Right Enter button OK Next Previous TV Channel Volume up Volume down Active MCE Mute button Reco...

Page 20: ...track Next track Back More information Direction buttons Up Down Enter button OK Direction buttons Left Right Next Previous TV Channel Active MCE VOL Volume up Volume down Mute button Recording TV pr...

Page 21: ...2 Right Button Function likes the right mouse button 3 Trackball Control the position of cursor 1 Left Button Function likes the left mouse button 2 Right Button Function likes the right mouse button...

Page 22: ...ting External Devices To the front panel To the rear panel VGA Monitor Audio Devices USB Compliant Devices Home Theatre 7 1 Channel LAN 1394 Compliant Devices TV LCD TV External e SATA Devices Mic Hea...

Page 23: ...atteries when not using for a longer period 1 Pull and open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 2 AA batteries taking note of the correct polarity 3 Close the cover The battery compartment is on th...

Page 24: ...indicator turns to quick ash Remote Control and Keyboard Operating Range It is necessary to point the remote directly at the H971 RH Provided you are facing the H971 RH the remote will function well...

Page 25: ...ram below If your RF keyboard linkage has not been set please follow the steps shown below 1 Check if the batteries have been installed 2 Press connect button on the front Then press the learning butt...

Page 26: ...ny time without notice Visit the GIGABYTE Website for updates It is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built in devices of your H971 RH Before installing the drivers check with yo...

Page 27: ...h problems you may encounter while using the H971 RH If the problem remains unsolved contact your dealer for assistance Check the following before proceeding to the problem speci c solutions Use some...

Page 28: ...ol or keyboard serviced Audio Problems Problem There is no sound 1 Adjust the volume on the remote control 2 Adjust the volume of the audio source 3 Check the audio cable connection 4 Test the source...

Page 29: ...rt x2 IEEE 1394 Port 4 pin Card Reader IrDA Audio Jack Peripherals MCE Remote Control option RF Keyboard Trackball option Add on Cards Riser Card ADD card option Tuner card option FIO board PCI E16X V...

Page 30: ...Please Visit our web site GIGABYTE Technical Service Zone for further technical support Taiwan Headquarters GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886...

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