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Answering MediaSmart TV frequently asked
questions
Do I need a Media Center PC to
use my MediaSmart TV?
No, a Media Center PC is not required. Your
MediaSmart TV works with any PC that supports
Windows Media Player 11 or other UPnP-compliant
program. The MediaSmart TV has its own interface
and can connect directly to many Internet services.
Also, the MediaSmart TV shows television or content
from a connected DVD or other device just like a
regular TV does.
However, the MediaSmart TV works well with a Media
Center PC, and can play recorded HDTV shows and
protected content.
Why does MediaSmart TV use
Windows Media Player?
Windows Media Player file sharing is based on
Industry standards (UPnP) and is widely used. It is easy
to install, set up, and use, and it supports digital rights
management, which enables access to premium online
content.
What version of Windows
Media Player works with the
MediaSmart TV?
The MediaSmart TV supports Windows Media Player
11.0. If you have an earlier version of WMP, you can
get a free download of version 11.0 from the
Microsoft Windows Media Player Web site.
Can my MediaSmart TV
software be updated?
Yes, MediaSmart TV firmware (software) is
automatically updated as needed when the TV has
access to the Internet.
Can MediaSmart TV play AAC
format and other music file
types?
Yes, your MediaSmart TV can play music files in a
variety of formats, including unprotected AAC files. For
supported music file types, see “Supported Media File
Types” on page 89.
What is the wireless type to use
to stream video to my
MediaSmart TV?
The quality of streaming video over wireless depends
on many factors, such as the bitrate of the original
video, the reception quality, and the access point. For
best quality over wireless, HP recommends using an
access point that supports IEEE 802.11n.
IEEE 802.11a or 802.11g are the second choice.
IEEE 802.11b access points work well for audio and
picture streaming, but are not recommended for video
because of bandwidth limitations.
Can I play recorded TV shows or
downloaded shows or movies
from my Media Center PC on my
MediaSmart TV?
Microsoft Media Center PCs record TV programs in a
proprietary format called dvr-ms. Your MediaSmart TV
supports playback of dvr-ms files. If you do not see
your dvr-ms files in the Windows Media Player Library,
you may need to install the MediaSmart software from
the Installation CD; see “Setting up a wired or wireless
connection” on page 25. For supported video file
types, see “Supported Media File Types” on page 89.