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Enjoy Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360, with your Music, Pictures, Live and Recorded TV*, and Online Media

 

Step 1 Download the Media Center Extender software. Begin setup by selecting Run when prompted.

 

Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions . A preview of the setup process is available at www.microsoft.com/extender

 

Step 3 Print the Media Center Quick Reference Guide.

 

*Live TV and Recorded TV features require a TV tuner card

 


 

Media

Listen to Music, Watch Videos* & View Pictures on your Xbox 360

 

Step 1 Download the latest rollup update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The rollup update will appear as a recommended download for Media Center Edition 2005.

 

Step 2 Download Windows Media Player Software.

 

Step 3 Launch Windows Media Player

  • At the Windows Vista-based PC, launch Windows Media Player. Select Start, Windows Media Player.

 

Step 4 Turn on media sharing.

  • Click the arrow below the Library tab, and then click Media Sharing.
  • In the Media Sharing dialog box, select the Share my media to check box.
  • In the list of devices below the Share my media to check box, select your Xbox 360.
  • click Allow
  • click OK

 

Step 5 Configure your Xbox 360

At the Xbox 360

  • In the Media section, select Music, Picture or Photos.
  • Select Computer, and then press the A button.
  • Select YES, Continue, and then press the A button.
  • Select your Windows Vista-based PC, and then press the A button.
  • Press the B button repeatedly until you return to the System section.

 

Learn more about media sharing.

Learn more about Windows Media Player.

* To stream video to your Xbox360 console you must update your console with the O.S. software update.

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Sit back and control your console, TV and Media Center features.

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