T V T u n e r U s e r ’ s G u i d e
TV Tuner Getting Started Guide
This guide introduces you to the optional
When used with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, the TV tuner provides several features that make watching and recording television programs easy and enjoyable. Using the TV tuner, you can:
■Watch television programs
■Pause television programs as you watch them
■Record television programs for later viewing
■Schedule programs for automatical recording later If you have a system with the optional TV tuner installed, you will have several extra items in the box, including a remote control device and cables.
■For detailed information about connect- ing and using the remote control device and its peripherals, refer to the manual that accompanies the remote control.
■For information on using Microsoft Win- dows XP Media Center Edition 2005, refer to the extensive
INTRODUCING THE TV TUNER
Before using the TV tuner, make sure the following items are included. Be sure to have these items at hand before proceeding:
■Antenna cable adapter
■Ferrite core
If you purchased a system with the optional remote control package, make sure the following items are included in the remote control package
■Remote control device
■Two size AA alkaline batteries
■Optical remote control receiver
■IR Blaster (infrared control cable for
TV TUNER-RELATED SYSTEM FEATURES
Left Side Features
For left side features related to the TV Tuner, refer to Figure
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1 | Antenna | Used to connect TV or cable TV |
| antenna using the RF adapter | |
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| cable included with the kit. |
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Input Port output port of external video devices. The image input from a device connected to this jack is displayed when
3Video Input Used to connect to the video
Jack | output port of external video |
(Composite) | devices. The image input from |
| a device connected to this jack |
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| input is selected. |
4Audio Input Used to connect to the audio
Jacks | output of external devices such |
| as video decks or set top boxes. |
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CONNECTING THE TV TUNER
If you have a TV tuner installed in your system, the TV tuner and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition will work
Note that the port locations illustrated may not match those of your system. To be sure you are using the correct ports, verify that the adjacent icons and colors match those shown in the applicable sections.
Connecting to a TV Signal
In order to receive television signals, you must first hook up a TV signal source to your note- book. Note that this requires a cable with a coaxial connection.
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Figure B-2.Connecting the Antenna
Figure B-1. Left Side Features
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