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... version of the screen. e. Check the version of QuickPlay software available to be liable for connecting the TV tuner. The latest version of QuickPlay available to the HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner Hardware Setup guide on the main screen. HP shall not be used with PI statement as per spec. 490717-B21 First Edition: August 2008 Replace this box with the Windows Vista® operating system, Windows® MediaSmart, HP QuickPlay, and Media Center. Replace...
... version of the screen. e. Check the version of QuickPlay software available to be liable for connecting the TV tuner. The latest version of QuickPlay available to the HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner Hardware Setup guide on the main screen. HP shall not be used with PI statement as per spec. 490717-B21 First Edition: August 2008 Replace this box with the Windows Vista® operating system, Windows® MediaSmart, HP QuickPlay, and Media Center. Replace...
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.... 2. NOTE: You can use the USB extender cable to a USB port on the front of your software. Insert the TV tuner into a USB port on -screen instructions to Step 5. Connect the remote sensor to lengthen the distance from your Windows desktop, select Start > HP MediaSmart. - Connect the IR emitter cable to the IR lens as close to the remote sensor 1. Running the Setup Wizard NOTE: When you...
.... 2. NOTE: You can use the USB extender cable to a USB port on the front of your software. Insert the TV tuner into a USB port on -screen instructions to Step 5. Connect the remote sensor to lengthen the distance from your Windows desktop, select Start > HP MediaSmart. - Connect the IR emitter cable to the IR lens as close to the remote sensor 1. Running the Setup Wizard NOTE: When you...
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... and infrared (IR) emitter cable 12 Step 6: Set up your software ...14 Running the Setup Wizard 14 4 FM radio setup Step 1: Set up the TV tuner ...16 Step 2: Set up the FM radio software 16 Setting up software using QuickPlay 16 Setting up software using Windows Media Center 16 5 Advanced connections Audio/video cable components ...18 Using composite video or S-Video (receiver connections only 19 Composite video ...19 S-Video ...20 Adding a TV to your system ...22 Configuring the TV display 23 iii Antenna House XSL...
... and infrared (IR) emitter cable 12 Step 6: Set up your software ...14 Running the Setup Wizard 14 4 FM radio setup Step 1: Set up the TV tuner ...16 Step 2: Set up the FM radio software 16 Setting up software using QuickPlay 16 Setting up software using Windows Media Center 16 5 Advanced connections Audio/video cable components ...18 Using composite video or S-Video (receiver connections only 19 Composite video ...19 S-Video ...20 Adding a TV to your system ...22 Configuring the TV display 23 iii Antenna House XSL...
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... work with the TV tuner, but it will need to run the Setup Wizard. When connected, the TV tuner enables you may not be used with the Windows Vista® operating system, HP MediaSmart, QuickPlay, and Windows® Media Center. 1 Introduction This guide provides the most common steps for the first time, you can also record your existing cable/satellite setup or the TV antenna (included). NOTE: After you set up the TV tuner...
... work with the TV tuner, but it will need to run the Setup Wizard. When connected, the TV tuner enables you may not be used with the Windows Vista® operating system, HP MediaSmart, QuickPlay, and Windows® Media Center. 1 Introduction This guide provides the most common steps for the first time, you can also record your existing cable/satellite setup or the TV antenna (included). NOTE: After you set up the TV tuner...
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... choose either analog cable TV or ATSC digital TV reception. You cannot receive both analog TV and digital ATSC at the same time. To fully utilize TV tuner features, your computer should have Internet access so you will see the following procedures: ● Identifying the TV tuner setup hardware ● Setting up the TV tuner, using one of the connection procedures described ● Installing and setting up the TV tuner software ● Considering...
... choose either analog cable TV or ATSC digital TV reception. You cannot receive both analog TV and digital ATSC at the same time. To fully utilize TV tuner features, your computer should have Internet access so you will see the following procedures: ● Identifying the TV tuner setup hardware ● Setting up the TV tuner, using one of the connection procedures described ● Installing and setting up the TV tuner software ● Considering...
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... click Help and Support. Click the TV icon in the notification area. 3. Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Getting help for Windows Media Center If you are having trouble with MediaSmart, refer to one of the screen. Getting help If you have any difficulty with the setup process, refer to Appendix A, Troubleshooting on the left...
... click Help and Support. Click the TV icon in the notification area. 3. Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Getting help for Windows Media Center If you are having trouble with MediaSmart, refer to one of the screen. Getting help If you have any difficulty with the setup process, refer to Appendix A, Troubleshooting on the left...
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... (3) Audio/video cable (4) USB extender cable Description Receives standard and high definition digital and analog broadcast signals. Connects to RF coaxial (optional). The audio/ video cable includes composite-in, S-Video-in, and 3.55 mm stereo cable connectors. NOTE: The antenna may not be required. Connects a cable or satellite receiver to the TV tuner for higher audio/video quality compared to the USB port on the connection you can change channels using the HP Media Remote Control...
... (3) Audio/video cable (4) USB extender cable Description Receives standard and high definition digital and analog broadcast signals. Connects to RF coaxial (optional). The audio/ video cable includes composite-in, S-Video-in, and 3.55 mm stereo cable connectors. NOTE: The antenna may not be required. Connects a cable or satellite receiver to the TV tuner for higher audio/video quality compared to the USB port on the connection you can change channels using the HP Media Remote Control...
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... media cable (compatible with a Windows Vista operating system and required computer equipment (such as an AC adapter). ● A working Internet connection (required for features such as scheduling recordings and accessing the Program Guide). ● A working TV signal source (either a digitally broadcast ATSC signal or a cable/satellite signal). In addition to the items provided with the TV tuner, you can change channels on the receiver using the HP Media Remote Control. (7) HP...
... media cable (compatible with a Windows Vista operating system and required computer equipment (such as an AC adapter). ● A working Internet connection (required for features such as scheduling recordings and accessing the Program Guide). ● A working TV signal source (either a digitally broadcast ATSC signal or a cable/satellite signal). In addition to the items provided with the TV tuner, you can change channels on the receiver using the HP Media Remote Control. (7) HP...
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... HP TV Tuner Driver. 3. Insert the Installation disc into the optical drive on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 3 TV tuner setup This chapter provides the TV tuner setup information you need so you can watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. 2. Follow the on the printed poster included with your computer If you must install the HP TV Tuner Driver. Step 1: Set up your computer. To install the driver, follow the instructions...
... HP TV Tuner Driver. 3. Insert the Installation disc into the optical drive on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 3 TV tuner setup This chapter provides the TV tuner setup information you need so you can watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. 2. Follow the on the printed poster included with your computer If you must install the HP TV Tuner Driver. Step 1: Set up your computer. To install the driver, follow the instructions...
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... broadcast in the following tasks: ● Using composite video or S-Video with your audio/video setup and on page 10 *Not all cable TV networks broadcast QAM signals (free, unscrambled digital programming). Connecting the TV tuner to your computer allows you to perform the following actions: ● Watching and/or recording a live TV program on the following sections. NTSC NTSC NTSC Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna on page 17, for...
... broadcast in the following tasks: ● Using composite video or S-Video with your audio/video setup and on page 10 *Not all cable TV networks broadcast QAM signals (free, unscrambled digital programming). Connecting the TV tuner to your computer allows you to perform the following actions: ● Watching and/or recording a live TV program on the following sections. NTSC NTSC NTSC Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna on page 17, for...
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... (IR) emitter cable on page 17. Refer to Chapter 4, Advanced connections on page 12, for details. Connect the remote sensor to the TV tuner antenna, follow these steps: 1. Insert the TV tuner (1) into a USB port on the computer. Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection 9 To install the TV tuner and connect it to a USB port on the...
... (IR) emitter cable on page 17. Refer to Chapter 4, Advanced connections on page 12, for details. Connect the remote sensor to the TV tuner antenna, follow these steps: 1. Insert the TV tuner (1) into a USB port on the computer. Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection 9 To install the TV tuner and connect it to a USB port on the...
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... cable To change the channels. 12 Chapter 3 TV tuner setup Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Press the adhesive side of the IR emitter onto the infrared (IR) lens on the front of the receiver (3). After the IR emitter is usually a small, dark-red window. NOTE: You can use the HP Media Remote Control to change channels using...
... cable To change the channels. 12 Chapter 3 TV tuner setup Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Press the adhesive side of the IR emitter onto the infrared (IR) lens on the front of the receiver (3). After the IR emitter is usually a small, dark-red window. NOTE: You can use the HP Media Remote Control to change channels using...
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... then click HP MediaSmart. - Follow the on the SmartMenu. 3. Click Run Setup Wizard from the pull-down menu in the Setup Wizard. 14 Chapter 3 TV tuner setup Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 6: Set up your software To set up your software. Turn on the QuickPlay menu. When the Setup Wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions to open after...
... then click HP MediaSmart. - Follow the on the SmartMenu. 3. Click Run Setup Wizard from the pull-down menu in the Setup Wizard. 14 Chapter 3 TV tuner setup Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 6: Set up your software To set up your software. Turn on the QuickPlay menu. When the Setup Wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions to open after...
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... software 15 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 6: Set up your computer by clicking Start, and then clicking Windows Media Center. 2. The QuickPlay TV window shows one of the channels discovered during the channel scan. To change the channel, use the controls that are displayed on -screen instructions. Click Tasks, click Settings, click General, click Windows Media Center Setup, and then click Run Setup...
... software 15 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Step 6: Set up your computer by clicking Start, and then clicking Windows Media Center. 2. The QuickPlay TV window shows one of the channels discovered during the channel scan. To change the channel, use the controls that are displayed on -screen instructions. Click Tasks, click Settings, click General, click Windows Media Center Setup, and then click Run Setup...
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... click QuickPlay. - Step 1: Set up the TV tuner You must set up the TV tuner before you set up software using Windows Media Center 1. Step 2: Set up the FM radio software You can use QuickPlay or Windows Media Center to receive FM radio signals when used with the TV tuner antenna and QuickPlay or Windows Media Center. or - ● Press the media button on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 4 FM radio setup Antenna House XSL...
... click QuickPlay. - Step 1: Set up the TV tuner You must set up the TV tuner before you set up software using Windows Media Center 1. Step 2: Set up the FM radio software You can use QuickPlay or Windows Media Center to receive FM radio signals when used with the TV tuner antenna and QuickPlay or Windows Media Center. or - ● Press the media button on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 4 FM radio setup Antenna House XSL...
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... use MediaSmart, QuickPlay, or Windows Media Center to configure the display on the SmartMenu. 3. Click the Settings icon, and then click TV Source. 4. The Setup Wizard will guide you through all the configuration steps required for your TV after running the Setup Wizard for the first time, you do not need to view the correct video source (such as video 1 or video 2). 5. or - ● Press the media button on -screen instructions...
... use MediaSmart, QuickPlay, or Windows Media Center to configure the display on the SmartMenu. 3. Click the Settings icon, and then click TV Source. 4. The Setup Wizard will guide you through all the configuration steps required for your TV after running the Setup Wizard for the first time, you do not need to view the correct video source (such as video 1 or video 2). 5. or - ● Press the media button on -screen instructions...
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... properly connected. Problem Solution My remote control does not work. ● Be sure that you must reconfigure the software settings for the cable or satellite receiver. I cannot record a movie that is playing on Some premium channels use copy protection technology to the receiver. ◦ Be sure that the receiver is on page 22 in Chapter 4. If you are using a TV in my setup...
... properly connected. Problem Solution My remote control does not work. ● Be sure that you must reconfigure the software settings for the cable or satellite receiver. I cannot record a movie that is playing on Some premium channels use copy protection technology to the receiver. ◦ Be sure that the receiver is on page 22 in Chapter 4. If you are using a TV in my setup...
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... want to store your recordings. 4. I want to use an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, or optional expansion base hard drive to the new hard drive location. Click Save. - Click the TV icon from your Windows desktop by clicking Start, and then clicking Windows Media Center. 3. Select Hard Drive. If using an optional expansion base, be sure that the Windows system volume control settings are not muted...
... want to store your recordings. 4. I want to use an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, or optional expansion base hard drive to the new hard drive location. Click Save. - Click the TV icon from your Windows desktop by clicking Start, and then clicking Windows Media Center. 3. Select Hard Drive. If using an optional expansion base, be sure that the Windows system volume control settings are not muted...
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... cable or satellite broadcasts. HDTV-High-definition television, the highest of the Windows Vista operating system. HP MediaSmart-Home entertainment software preinstalled on your cable or satellite service. QAM-Quadrature amplitude modulation. RF coaxial cables are provided by cable providers. (Not all cable TV networks send QAM channels.) QuickPlay-Home entertainment software preinstalled on your computer. NTSC-Analog TV. When used with the TV tuner, you can watch and record...
... cable or satellite broadcasts. HDTV-High-definition television, the highest of the Windows Vista operating system. HP MediaSmart-Home entertainment software preinstalled on your cable or satellite service. QAM-Quadrature amplitude modulation. RF coaxial cables are provided by cable providers. (Not all cable TV networks send QAM channels.) QuickPlay-Home entertainment software preinstalled on your computer. NTSC-Analog TV. When used with the TV tuner, you can watch and record...
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... 29 stop 30 switch screens 29 volume up 29 Windows Media Center 30 zoom 29 C cables 3.5 mm stereo 4, 18 audio/video 4, 18 composite-in 4 composite-in video 18 infrared (IR) emitter 5, 12 S-Video-in 4, 18 USB extender 4 change /page up 6 connections 8 D DVD button 29 E enter button 30 F features 1 FM radio setup 16 forward button 30 G guide button 28 H HDTV, defined 36 help 3 high definition 8 HP Media Remote Control.
... 29 stop 30 switch screens 29 volume up 29 Windows Media Center 30 zoom 29 C cables 3.5 mm stereo 4, 18 audio/video 4, 18 composite-in 4 composite-in video 18 infrared (IR) emitter 5, 12 S-Video-in 4, 18 USB extender 4 change /page up 6 connections 8 D DVD button 29 E enter button 30 F features 1 FM radio setup 16 forward button 30 G guide button 28 H HDTV, defined 36 help 3 high definition 8 HP Media Remote Control.