Satellite A500/A500D

TV Tuner

Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV programs or record them. Attach a TV Tuner antenna to the tv tuner jack on the computer.

Some models are equipped with the TV tuner.The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions.TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased.Using the TV TunerAntenna

■The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions.

■When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak, which results in poor radio receiving conditions, contact the dealer you purchased it from, or use a commercially available antenna booster.

Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details.Connecting the CableThis section describes how to connect the antenna cable to your computer.Connecting the antenna cable

■ Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of receiving digital broadcasts. These tuners can receive DVB-T digital broadcasts. Digital broadcasts cannot be received in regions where DVB-T digital broadcasts are not available.

■Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when a set-top box is connected and the above settings are made.

■According to the government regulations, it is not permitted to bring PAL/SECAM TV tuners into Korea.

When lightning occurs, do not touch the antenna line. This may cause an electric shock.

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User’s Manual