Connecting the HP HDTV Tuner

This section explains how to connect your HP HDTV Tuner. It explains the following types of connections:

Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna

Connecting to a TV with component connectors (YPbPr)

Connecting to an analog TV with composite connectors

Connecting to a PC monitor

Connecting audio equipment

Connecting an indoor/outdoor antenna

Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm). If your antenna has separate leads for VHF/UHF signals, you need a combiner (not included).

NOTE: The HP HDTV Tuner is able to receive DTV and analog signals from your local cable provider when transmitted in the 8VSB modulation format approved by the FCC for DTV transmission.

Connecting to a TV with a DVI connector

Using a DVI connector to connect your HDTV Tuner to your TV provides the best picture. This is a digital connection as opposed to the other connection options in this guide that are analog.

1Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm).

2Insert the DVI cable from your TV into the DVI/RGB Out connector.

3Make sure the DTV Out Select switch has DVI selected.

4Select a Resolution setting that gives you the best picture (1080i, 720p, or 480p).

Connecting to a TV with a component connector (YPbPr)

1Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input (labeled AIR 75 ohm).

2Insert the red, green, and blue cables into the Y, Pb, and Pr connectors (respectively) in the Component Out section.

3Insert the white and red audio cables into the L and R Audio connectors (respectively) of the Component Out section.

4Insert the other ends of the red, green, and blue cables into the YPbPr Component In connectors of your TV.

5Insert the other ends of the white and red audio cables into the L and R In connectors of your TV or audio receiver. Make sure they correspond with your YPbPr inputs.

6Make sure the DTV Out Select switch has YPbPr selected.

7Select a Resolution setting that gives you the best picture (1080i, 720p, or 480p, 480i).

6Setup