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- Page 1 Watching and Recording TV User Guide...
- Page 2 The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Safety ..........................1 2 Connecting the TV signal ....................2 Connecting TV signal directly to computer ................... 2 Connecting to a set-top box ....................... 3 Using infrared (IR) devices ......................6 Built-in receiver ......................6 External IR devices ....................7 Using an infrared (IR) blaster .................. - Page 4 Configuring Channel Numbers ..............21 Adding ClearQAM Channels ..............22 Removing Invalid Channels ................ 22 Viewing Recorded TV Programs ..............22 Recording Non Copy Protected DVDs ............22 Media copy protection ......................23 ENWW...
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Page 5: Safety
Safety Configurations may vary. Cables and adaptors may be sold separately. Internet service and any routers required are sold separately. For more information refer to the Safety and Regulatory Information in the User Guides folder. Click Start, Programs, and then click User Guides. -
Page 6: Connecting The Tv Signal
Connecting the TV signal The TV signal may come from an antenna, a cable TV signal provider, or a satellite TV signal provider. For best results, the TV signal should be connected directly to the computer. If using a set-top box to connect to the computer, additional cables (not provided) may be required. -
Page 7: Connecting To A Set-Top Box
Signal TV In connector Connecting to a set-top box Satellite TV and some cable TV service providers require a set-top box; the computer must be connected to the set-top box to receive the TV signal. S-video NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. Plug an S-video cable (4) into the S-video In connector on the computer. - Page 8 Alternate S-video configuration 1 Alternate S-video configuration 2 Alternate S-video configuration 3 Chapter 2 Connecting the TV signal ENWW...
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Page 9: Composite Video
Composite video NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. If the computer has a Composite Video In connector, plug a composite video cable (4) into the Composite Video In connector on the computer. Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the set-top box. -
Page 10: Using Infrared (Ir) Devices
Alternate composite video configuration 1 Alternate composite video configuration 2 Using infrared (IR) devices Your computer may have a built-in IR receiver, or IR extender cable that connects to your computer. To determine which type of IR receiver is installed on your computer, see additional documentation that came with your computer. -
Page 11: External Ir Devices
External IR devices Connect the IR extender cable (red connector) (2) into the IR IN port (1) on the computer. Some external IR devices (3) connect to the computer with a USB connector (4). IR IN IR OUT IR IN port IR extender External IR device USB connection... -
Page 12: Using An Infrared (Ir) Blaster
Using an infrared (IR) blaster If you have a cable TV or satellite TV set-top box, you can control the set-top box from the computer by connecting the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster to the computer. IR emitters (blasters), IR extender cables, and IR receivers are used to allow the remote control to communicate with a computer that uses a set-top box to obtain a TV signal. -
Page 13: B-Cas Card (Japan Only)
Alternate IR blaster configuration 1 Alternate IR blaster configuration 2 B-CAS card (Japan only) The B-CAS card (provided by HP) needs to be installed into your computer. WARNING! Always disconnect the computer from the power source before removing the memory cover or the back cover. -
Page 14: Dual Tuner (Japan Only)
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to your computer. -
Page 15: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Remote control buttons overview ● Teletext access buttons (select regions only) ● Troubleshooting the remote control ● You can use the remote control within Windows Media Center and other programs, to view photos, play music, watch TV programs, and perform many other activities. To put the computer into, or out of, Sleep mode press the On/Sleep button on the remote control. - Page 16 Arrows — Move the cursor to navigate and select actions within all Windows Media Center windows. DVD Menu — Opens the Play DVD window in Windows Media Center or opens the main menu of a DVD movie, if available. Back — Returns to the previous window within Windows Media Center. More Info —...
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Page 17: Teletext Access Buttons (Select Regions Only)
Fast Forward — Moves the media forward at three speeds. Skip Forward — Moves the media forward 30 seconds in videos and live TV, one music track, or one DVD chapter. Stop — Stops the media currently playing. Enter Enter — Selects the desired action, menu, or window option. Teletext —... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting The Remote Control
Button Function Teletext (Text) Toggle button to turn Teletext on and off. This button opens page 100, or the home page. The Teletext page completely replaces the TV or Windows Media Center display; however, sound is still available. To return to the TV or Windows Media Center display, press this button again. On some displays, Teletext can be viewed over the display picture. -
Page 19: Watching And Recording Tv
Watching and recording TV Your computer and Windows Media Center offer several options for watching and recording TV. After physically connecting the TV signal source to your computer, you may use Windows Media Center to set up your computer to receive the TV signal, download the available channels, and set up the TV program guide. -
Page 20: Watching Tv In Windows Media Center
For additional information on setting up the TV signal in Windows Media Center, see the Microsoft and click Windows, click Windows Media Center, then browse web site: www.microsoft.com through the site for instructions and tutorials. Watching TV in Windows Media Center From the TV menu, you can search for and play your favorite TV programs. -
Page 21: Recording Tv
For additional information on watching live TV in Windows Media Center, see the Microsoft web site: and click Windows, click Windows Media Center, and then type live tv www.microsoft.com in the search bar. Recording TV Windows Media Center allows you to record the TV programs that you are watching, or you can record a future program or series. -
Page 22: Watching Recorded Tv Programs
When you open the live TV window and begin watching live TV: Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in ● the background. You may pause or review a live TV program for up to 60 minutes. ●... -
Page 23: Watching And Recording Tv In Hp Touchsmart
Watching and recording TV in HP TouchSmart HP TouchSmart Live TV lets you watch local TV and cable content on your PC (a TV tuner card is required). The Live TV tile contains an electronic programming guide for the available TV stations. You can also record TV broadcasts for later viewing. -
Page 24: Setting Up The Tv Signal
Setting up the TV signal Customer-purchased hardware You need a splitter (not provided) and two coaxial cables (not provided) to plug into the ports for the dedicated connectors on the tuner card. Both digital and analog signals are coming through the NTSC (analog) cable, but each signal must be directed to a dedicated connector on the tuner card: The CATV (for analog signals) or the ATSC (for digital, QAM signals). -
Page 25: Configuring Channel Numbers
Confirm your geographical region to configure your computer for local TV services. a. If the correct region is shown, select Yes and Next. ▲ b. If the correct region is not shown, select No. Select the correct region from the list and ▲... -
Page 26: Adding Clearqam Channels
Adding ClearQAM Channels To find and enable additional ClearQAM channels and to display the associated program data in the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), follow these steps: Press Windows Media Center start button on the remote control, or with the mouse, click the Start button, All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. -
Page 27: Media Copy Protection
Media copy protection Copying and distributing media content (such as DVDs or TV programs) might be restricted by copyright owners. Such restrictions protect copyrighted media files from being illegally copied and used. If you try to record a program that contains such restrictions, the following message appears: Recording Canceled.