Connecting the Remote Sensor

The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the PC and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center program.

For information on using the control cable in an existing setup, see “Optional Connections” on page 19.

1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, satellite, or other set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote sensor control cable (emitter) (A) into the back of the remote sensor.

2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on

3 Plug the remote sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the PC.

4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on top of the monitor or desk.)

the end of the cable (B) and then press the end of the cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV set-top box (C).

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