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The Program Guide
may not be
available in all
countries/regions.
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HP Media Center PC Software Guide
3
Set up television signal
This step makes sure your computer receives
the correct TV signal and the correct Program
Guide information. If you have a set-top box,
the setup wizard programs your remote
control to work with your set-top box so that
you can view premium channels. Make sure
the TV signal source is properly connected to
your PC and the correct TV provider is
selected.
a
Select your TV service.
b
Select if you have a set-top box. Sometimes
a set-top box receives a TV signal. If you
have a set-top box, the Media Center
remote control needs to work with it.
c
Prepare for set-top box setup. Make sure:
The set-top box is turned on.
■
The TV signal is connected to your
■
set-top box.
The set-top box is connected to your
■
computer.
The remote sensor control cable is
■
connected properly.
4
Set up the Program Guide
An Internet connection is needed to complete
this step. If your computer isn't connected to
the Internet or if Media Center hasn't
configured your ISP information in step 2, you
will see No data available in the Program
Guide.
To set this up later, select Settings from the
Media Center Start menu, select TV, and then
select Guide, and then Reset Guide
lineup.
d
Choose a working TV signal to use with
Media Center.
e
Select how you change channels.
f
Select your set-top box brand.
g
Select a remote control code.
h
Test channel changing.
i
Set the IR signal speed.
j
The Guide is automatically downloaded
when you complete all onscreen
instructions.
To set this up later, select Settings from the Media
Center Start menu, select TV, and then select Set
up TV signal.