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TV Tuner Getting Started Guide
This guide introduces you to the optional built-in TV
tuner, including its controls and ports. We recommend
that you read this guide before using the TV tuner.
When used with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media
Center Edition, the TV tuner provides several features
that make watching and recording television programs
easy and enjoyable. Using the TV tuner, you can:
Watch television programs
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Pause television programs as you watch them
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Record television programs for later viewing
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Schedule programs to be automatically recorded at a
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later time
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For detailed information about connect-
ing and using the remote control device
and its peripherals, refer to the manual
that accompanies the remote control.
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For information on using Microsoft Win-
dows XP Media Center Edition 2005,
refer to the extensive on-screen help
associated with the operating system.
INTRODUCING THE TV TUNER
Before using the TV tuner, make sure the following
items are included. Be sure to have these items at hand
before proceeding:
Antenna cable adapter (Coaxial-to-75 ohm F-Type)
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Ferrite core
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If you purchased a system with the optional remote
control package, make sure the following items are
included in the remote control package
Remote control device
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Two size AA alkaline batteries
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Optical remote control receiver
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IR Blaster (infrared control cable for set-top box users)
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TV TUNER-RELATED SYSTEM FEATURES
Left Side Features
For left side features related to the TV Tuner, refer to
Figure A1.
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Figure A1 Left Side Features
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T V T u n e r G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G u i d e
Item
Name
1
Audio Input
Used to connect to the audio
Jacks
output of external devices such
as video decks or set top boxes.
2
Video Input
Used to connect to the video
Jack
output port of external video
(Composite)
devices. The image input from
a device connected to this jack
is displayed when "Composite"
input is selected.
3
S-Video
Used to connect to the S-video
Input Port
output port of external video
devices. The image input from
a device connected to this jack
is displayed when "S-Video"
input is selected.
4
Antenna
Used to connect TV or cable TV
Mini-Jack
antenna using the RF adapter
cable included with the kit.
CONNECTING THE TV TUNER
If you have a TV tuner installed in your system, the TV
tuner and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
will work "out-of-the-box". If you want to connect your
notebook to an external device, follow the instructions
in this section.
Note that the port locations illustrated may
not match those of your system. To be sure
you are using the correct ports, verify that
the adjacent icons and colors match those
shown in the applicable sections.
Connecting to a TV Signal
In order to receive television signals, you must
first hook up a TV signal source to your note-
book. Note that this requires a cable with a
coaxial connection.
Figure A2. Connecting the Antenna
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