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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
  
 
This topic is intended to give you an introduction to JRiver Media Center and how to use it.  If you haven't done so already, you can start a [http://www.jriver.com/download.html download] while you read.
 
This topic is intended to give you an introduction to JRiver Media Center and how to use it.  If you haven't done so already, you can start a [http://www.jriver.com/download.html download] while you read.
  
If you're completely new to digital media, you may also find our [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Digital_Media Digital Media] topic useful.  It provides an introduction and suggest ways you can learn more.
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If you're completely new to digital media, you may also find our [[Digital Media]] topic useful.  It provides an introduction and suggest ways you can learn more.
  
 
==Import==
 
==Import==
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
  
Under Tools/Options/Audio, you can set the sound device you wish to use, the [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Output_Modes Audio Output Modes], and other options.  Start with DirectSound, but once that's working well, consider switching to ASIO or WASAPI for better quality.  For more details, please see [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Playback_Options Audio Playback Options].
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Under Tools/Options/Audio, you can set the sound device you wish to use, the [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Audio_Output_Modes Audio Output Modes], and other options.  Start with DirectSound, but once that's working well, consider switching to ASIO or WASAPI for better quality.  For more details, please see [[Audio Playback Options]].
  
If you use a USB DAC (Digital Analog Convertor), please visit the wiki topic on [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/DAC_Settings DAC Settings].
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If you use a USB DAC (Digital Analog Convertor), please visit the wiki topic on [[DAC Settings]].
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
  
MC uses [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Red_October Red October], JRiver's DirectShow management system to automatically download, install and configure the DirectShow filters you need.  Under Tools/Options/Video, choose Red October Standard.  Once you're sure that works well, you can try Red October HQ.  ROHQ requires a fairly powerful PC.
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MC uses [[Red October]], JRiver's DirectShow management system to automatically download, install and configure the DirectShow filters you need.  Under Tools/Options/Video, choose Red October Standard.  Once you're sure that works well, you can try Red October HQ.  ROHQ requires a fairly powerful PC.
  
 
==Television==
 
==Television==
  
MC can record OTA (Over The Air) signals and clear channels from cable.  Please read the [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Television Television] topic here.  You will need to install a TV tuner or connect to a Set Top Box (cable) and select it in MC.  Then scan for channels and set up an [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/EPG EPG] (Electronic Program Guide).
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MC can record OTA (Over The Air) signals and clear channels from cable.  Please read the [[Television]] topic here.  You will need to install a TV tuner or connect to a Set Top Box (cable) and select it in MC.  Then scan for channels and set up an [[EPG|EPG (Electronic Program Guide)]].
  
 
==Views and Skins==
 
==Views and Skins==
  
MC will normally start in [[Standard View]], which lets you use the [[Tree]] to select and play files.  [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Theater_View Theater View] is a "10 foot" mode, suitable for viewing from across the room and often used with a [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Remotes remote].  A Mini View frees up desk space.  Switch among these with ctrl-1 to ctrl-5 or by using the "View" menu, where you can also change the "skin" (appearance).  More skins are available on the "Accessories" link below or on the Third Party board on Interact (JRiver's forum).  Under Tools/Options/Startup, you can set MC to start in any view, and to start automatically when Windows boots.
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MC will normally start in [[Standard View]], which lets you use the [[Tree]] to select and play files.  [[Theater View]] is a "10 foot" mode, suitable for viewing from across the room and often used with a [[Remotes|remote]].  A Mini View frees up desk space.  Switch among these with ctrl-1 to ctrl-5 or by using the "View" menu, where you can also change the "skin" (appearance).  More skins are available on the "Accessories" link below or on the Third Party board on Interact (JRiver's forum).  Under Tools/Options/Startup, you can set MC to start in any view, and to start automatically when Windows boots.
  
 
==Purchasing and Licensing==
 
==Purchasing and Licensing==
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MC has a 30 day trial of the full version.  Once you're ready to purchase, you can do so from the Help menu in the program.  The license is installed automatically, but you will also receive e-mail from buybutton at jriver with a copy of your Registration Code.  This is a permanent code that can be used to [https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi restore] your license at any time in the future.   
 
MC has a 30 day trial of the full version.  Once you're ready to purchase, you can do so from the Help menu in the program.  The license is installed automatically, but you will also receive e-mail from buybutton at jriver with a copy of your Registration Code.  This is a permanent code that can be used to [https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi restore] your license at any time in the future.   
  
Here is how you can [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License Restore a License].  Links to [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Old_Versions Old Versions].
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Here is how you can [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Restoring_a_License Restore a License].  Links to [[Old Versions]].
  
 
==Support and Other Resources==
 
==Support and Other Resources==
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[http://www.jriver.com/support.html Links to Forum, Wiki, FAQ, Purchase, License Retrieval, Old Versions] [https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi Restore Page]
 
[http://www.jriver.com/support.html Links to Forum, Wiki, FAQ, Purchase, License Retrieval, Old Versions] [https://rover.jriver.com/cgi-bin/restore.cgi Restore Page]
  
[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=10029.0 JRiver's FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)], including links to [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Old_Versions Old Versions].
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[http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=10029.0 JRiver's FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)], including links to [[Old Versions]].
  
 
'''All support is on our forum'''.  [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=43159.0 Learn how to post a question on Interact].
 
'''All support is on our forum'''.  [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=43159.0 Learn how to post a question on Interact].
  
Introduction to the basics of [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Digital_Media Digital Media]
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Introduction to the basics of [[Digital Media]].
  
For Intermediate Users, please see [http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Up_and_Running Up and Running].
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For Intermediate Users, please see [[Up and Running]].
  
 
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]
 
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions]]

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Overview

This topic is intended to give you an introduction to JRiver Media Center and how to use it. If you haven't done so already, you can start a download while you read.

If you're completely new to digital media, you may also find our Digital Media topic useful. It provides an introduction and suggest ways you can learn more.

Import

MC uses an internal database (library) to keep track of your files and to speed up access to them. It doesn't matter where the files are stored but MC needs to locate them and analyze them once in order to build the library. This can be automatic or manual. You can set which folders to watch or exclude and which file types to import. See Import.

Your machine will be busy during import, so things may seem a little slow. This will change when the import finishes.

Audio

Under Tools/Options/Audio, you can set the sound device you wish to use, the Audio Output Modes, and other options. Start with DirectSound, but once that's working well, consider switching to ASIO or WASAPI for better quality. For more details, please see Audio Playback Options.

If you use a USB DAC (Digital Analog Convertor), please visit the wiki topic on DAC Settings.

Video

MC uses Red October, JRiver's DirectShow management system to automatically download, install and configure the DirectShow filters you need. Under Tools/Options/Video, choose Red October Standard. Once you're sure that works well, you can try Red October HQ. ROHQ requires a fairly powerful PC.

Television

MC can record OTA (Over The Air) signals and clear channels from cable. Please read the Television topic here. You will need to install a TV tuner or connect to a Set Top Box (cable) and select it in MC. Then scan for channels and set up an EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

Views and Skins

MC will normally start in Standard View, which lets you use the Tree to select and play files. Theater View is a "10 foot" mode, suitable for viewing from across the room and often used with a remote. A Mini View frees up desk space. Switch among these with ctrl-1 to ctrl-5 or by using the "View" menu, where you can also change the "skin" (appearance). More skins are available on the "Accessories" link below or on the Third Party board on Interact (JRiver's forum). Under Tools/Options/Startup, you can set MC to start in any view, and to start automatically when Windows boots.

Purchasing and Licensing

MC has a 30 day trial of the full version. Once you're ready to purchase, you can do so from the Help menu in the program. The license is installed automatically, but you will also receive e-mail from buybutton at jriver with a copy of your Registration Code. This is a permanent code that can be used to restore your license at any time in the future.

Here is how you can Restore a License. Links to Old Versions.

Support and Other Resources

Links to Forum, Wiki, FAQ, Purchase, License Retrieval, Old Versions Restore Page

JRiver's FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), including links to Old Versions.

All support is on our forum. Learn how to post a question on Interact.

Introduction to the basics of Digital Media.

For Intermediate Users, please see Up and Running.