Before you begin
Before you set up your TV tuner, read this section to determine the most appropriate connection for your
equipment. In this guide, you will see the following procedures:
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Identifying the TV tuner setup hardware
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Setting up the TV tuner, using one of the connection procedures described
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Installing and setting up the TV tuner software
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Considering advanced connections, such as adding a television
Consider the following points when setting up your connection:
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How often you plan to use the TV tuner
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Whether you plan to use a cable/satellite signal source or a digitally broadcast ATSC signal
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The proximity of a cable/satellite signal source to your computer
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Whether you want to include any existing home entertainment equipment in your setup
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Whether you want to view TV content on your computer or on your TV
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Which multimedia software you want to use—MediaSmart, QuickPlay, or Windows Media Center
NOTE:
MediaSmart or QuickPlay is preinstalled on your computer and may be used with any version
of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Media Center is included only in the Premium and
Ultimate editions of Windows Vista.
NOTE:
In Windows Vista, you need to 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 can download and
view Program Guide listings for your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider.
Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV and schedule recordings manually. For
more information on required and optional equipment, refer to Chapter 2,
Identifying setup components
on page 4
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