HP a1740n, a1712n, a1709n, a1700n, a1767c, a1530a Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter

Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable

1Disconnect the coaxial cable from the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores).

2Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.

3Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR, and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the computer.

4Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on your set-top box or satellite box. This enables the computer to change the channel on the box. See “Connecting the Remote Sensor.”

Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter

A					A
B				B
	C					C
D				D
E					E
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	C			J
F		K	F		C		K
G				G
	C					C
H				H

M

N

C

L

AWall

BCable outlet

CCoaxial cable

DSet-top box/Satellite In E Set-top box/Satellite Out F VCR In

G VCR Out H TV In

J Splitter In

KSplitter Out

L TV In on back of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor

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