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Hardware Setup

HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner

Document Part Number: 398690-001

December 2005

This guide provides information to help you set up your

HP ExpressCard

Analog TV Tuner

to use with your computer

and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 operating
system.

Summary of Contents for ExpressCard Analog

Page 1: ...log TV Tuner Document Part Number 398690 001 December 2005 This guide provides information to help you set up your HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner to use with your computer and the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system ...

Page 2: ...The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty 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 Hardware Setup HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner First Edition December 2005 Document Part Number 398690...

Page 3: ... your audio video connection 3 1 Connections 3 2 Step 3 Connect the infrared IR emitter cable set top box connections only 3 8 Step 4 Complete the setup 3 11 4 Advanced connections TV tuner cable components 4 2 Using composite video or S Video set top box connections only 4 3 Composite video 4 4 S Video 4 5 Adding a TV to your connection 4 7 Adding an audio receiver to your connection 4 10 ...

Page 4: ...iv Hardware Setup Contents 5 Remote control Remote control buttons 5 2 Using the remote control 5 7 Replacing the remote control batteries 5 9 A Troubleshooting B Glossary Index ...

Page 5: ...d the TV tuner lets you use your computer like a standard TV and video recorder allowing you to watch and record TV programs and schedule TV recordings This guide describes the most common connections The TV tuner is designed to be used with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system Other third party software applications may work with the TV tuner but are not supported by HP ...

Page 6: ...he TV tuner The proximity to a cable satellite signal source to your computer Existing home entertainment equipment you want to include in your setup How you want to view your TV content on your computer or on your TV To fully utilize TV tuner features your computer should have Internet access so you can download and view TV guide listings for your broadcast area or cable satellite service provide...

Page 7: ... bar at the top of the screen or select Settings Help The Media Center menu bars are only visible during or shortly after mouse or TouchPad activity If you do not see the Media Center menu bars briefly activate your mouse or TouchPad 3 Select one of the following options Select Help to access the Media Center Help files stored on your hard drive Select Community to access online forums on the Micr...

Page 8: ...omputer A working Internet connection required for Media Center features such as scheduling recordings and accessing the Program Guide A working TV signal source required for viewing TV Your TV source may also require a cable or satellite set top box A television optional S Video and audio out Y cables or optional media cable compatible with select models only if connecting a television Additional...

Page 9: ...Card Analog TV Tuner Provides input and output jacks for the Media Center 2 Composite audio video and S Video cable Connects a cable or satellite set top box to the TV tuner for higher audio video quality over RF coaxial optional The S Video cable can also connect video from the computer to a TV optional For information comparing RF coaxial S Video and composite video refer to Chapter 4 Advanced c...

Page 10: ...ontrol 4 RF coaxial cable attachment Connects an RF coaxial cable to the TV tuner 5 Remote sensor Connects to the USB port on the computer When connected you can change channels using the Media Center Remote Control 6 HP Media Center Remote Control Used to change channels and navigate Media Center For more information on composite video RF coaxial S Video and other terms refer to Appendix B Glossa...

Page 11: ...ons are detailed in the following sections The connection you use will depend on what you want to do with your audio video setup and the type of TV input you use Factors to consider in selecting and setting up your connection include How often you plan to use the TV tuner The proximity to a cable or satellite signal source Existing home entertainment equipment you want to include in your setup How...

Page 12: ...ereo to your configuration Depending on how you set up your TV tuner you may not use all of the cables The type of connection you use will depend on your existing TV source Refer to the following table Your TV Source Refer to Section Regular TV without set top box Connection 1 Connecting with regular TV or cable TV without a set top box Cable TV without set top box Connection 1 Connecting with reg...

Page 13: ...hown to scale To connect the TV tuner to your existing regular TV or cable TV source without a set top box 1 Insert the TV tuner 1 into the ExpressCard slot on the computer 2 Connect the RF coaxial cable attachment 2 to the TV tuner 3 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the RF coaxial cable attachment on the TV tuner 3 to your regular TV or cable TV wall jack 4 ...

Page 14: ...on the computer You can connect the remote sensor to any USB port on your computer 5 Complete the setup of your TV tuner Refer to Step 4 Complete the setup later in this chapter For additional connection steps such as adding a television refer to Chapter 4 Advanced connections ...

Page 15: ...te TV or cable TV source with a set top box 1 Connect an RF coaxial cable from your cable or satellite TV wall jack 1 to the TV In jack on your cable or satellite set top box 2 2 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV Out jack 3 on your cable or satellite set top box to the RF coaxial cable attachment 4 on the TV tuner For improved video quality you can connect your set top box to the TV tuner us...

Page 16: ...3 6 Hardware Setup TV tuner setup 3 Connect the RF coaxial cable attachment 5 to the TV tuner 4 Insert the TV tuner 6 into the ExpressCard slot on the computer ...

Page 17: ...ect the infrared IR emitter cable from the IR receiver to the set top box Refer to Step 3 Connect the infrared IR emitter cable set top box connections only for details 7 Complete the setup of your Media Center Refer to Step 4 Complete the setup later in this chapter For additional connection steps such as adding a television refer to Chapter 4 Advanced connections ...

Page 18: ...ust connect the IR emitter cable from the remote sensor to your cable or satellite set top box To connect the IR emitter cable 1 Connect the IR emitter cable plug to the connector on the remote sensor 1 Be sure that you connect the IR emitter cable plug to the connector marked with a 1 on the remote sensor 2 Remove the backing paper from the IR emitter to expose the adhesive tape 2 ...

Page 19: ... the infrared IR lens on the front of the set top box 3 To help locate the IR lens shine a flashlight on the front of the set top box The IR lens is usually a small dark red window If you cannot place the emitter directly over the IR lens place it as close to the IR lens as possible ...

Page 20: ...3 10 Hardware Setup TV tuner setup After the IR emitter is connected to the set top box you can use the HP Media Center Remote Control to change the channels ...

Page 21: ... Complete the setup To complete the setup 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and then press the START button on your remote control to open Media Center Refer to Chapter 5 Remote control for information on using the remote control ...

Page 22: ... If the Setup Wizard does not open or if you have already runHthe Setup Wizard and would like to run it again a Select Settings General Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again b Follow the on screen instructions If this is not the first time you have run the Setup Wizard you will lose any existing Media Center settings and preferences ...

Page 23: ...tructions on Using composite video or S Video instead of RF coaxial for connections with cable or satellite set top boxes only Adding a television to your connection Adding a stereo to your connection You must complete the steps in Chapter 3 TV tuner setup for these advanced connections to work ...

Page 24: ...ite video input 2 Composite audio cables 2 Connects to video equipment for composite audio input 3 S Video cable Connects to video equipment that supports S Video input Provides improved video performance over composite video S Video may not be supported by your audio video equipment Refer to your audio video equipment user guide for more information ...

Page 25: ...ideo quality by connecting a composite video or S Video cable instead of an RF coaxial cable from your set top box to the TV tuner The following table compares the video types and associated video quality supported by Media Center Refer to the following sections for instructions on connecting composite video or S Video Supported Video Type Video Quality RF coaxial Good Composite Better S Video Bes...

Page 26: ...site video cable 2 Connect the composite audio video cable 1 to the red white and yellow composite audio and video jacks on your cable or satellite set top box Refer to your cable or satellite set top box user guide for the exact location and labeling of jacks 3 Connect the other end of the composite audio video cable 2 to the composite audio and video jacks on the TV tuner ...

Page 27: ...ct the S Video cable 1 to the S Video out jack on your cable or satellite set top box Refer to your cable or satellite set top box user guide for the exact location and labeling of jacks 3 Connect the red and white plugs on the composite audio video cable 2 to the red and white audio jacks on your cable or satellite set top box ÄDo not connect the yellow composite video plug ...

Page 28: ...6 Hardware Setup Advanced connections 4 Connect the S Video cable and the red and white audio plugs on the composite audio and video cable 3 on the TV tuner ÄDo not connect the yellow composite video plug ...

Page 29: ...listen to TV programs on the television as well as on your computer TV and computer features may vary Refer to your TV and computer user guides for the exact location and labeling of jacks To add a TV to your connection 1 Connect an S Video cable from the S Video in jack on your TV 1 to the S Video out jack on your computer 2 ...

Page 30: ...ht and left plugs of an audio Y cable not included to the red and white right and left audio in jacks on your TV 1 b Connect the other end of the audio cable to the headphone audio out jack on the computer 2 If your TV has only one audio jack connect the white audio plug and leave the red audio plug disconnected ...

Page 31: ...onfigure settings in Media Center If you have not run the Media Center Setup Wizard yet you do not need to perform the following procedure The Media Center Setup Wizard will walk you through all the configuration steps required for your connection To configure the way Media Center is displayed on your television after the television is connected 1 Open Media Center Press the START button on your r...

Page 32: ...To add an audio receiver to your connection Audio receiver and computer features may vary Refer to your audio receiver and computer user guide for the exact location and labeling of jacks 1 Connect the red and white right and left plugs of an audio cable not included to the red and white right and left audio in jacks on your audio receiver 1 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the headph...

Page 33: ...ing procedure The Media Center Setup Wizard will walk you through all the configuration steps required for your connection To configure external speakers either directly connected to your computer or to an audio receiver that is connected to your computer in Media Center 1 Open Media Center Press the START button on your remote or From your Windows desktop select Start Media Center 2 Select Settin...

Page 34: ...ic movies or video The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player The remote control cannot Navigate the Windows desktop or control computer applications outside of Media Center Be used as a remote control for a VCR DVD player or stereo through Me...

Page 35: ...5 2 Hardware Setup Remote control Remote control buttons ...

Page 36: ...gram Guide press RECORD once To record a TV series while viewing the Program Guide press RECORD twice To cancel a recording press RECORD repeatedly while viewing the Program Guide until the record icon disappears 7 REW Rewinds selected media To increase the rewinding speed press the REW button again The REW button does not work with MP3 files and may not work with some video files Moves video back...

Page 37: ...he LIVE TV button to move forward to live TV Opens Media Center and then begins playing live TV in full screen mode t KEYPAD Numeric keypad buttons change channels or enter text into a text box Each time you press a number button a different character letter is displayed Press the Enter button to select a character y CLEAR Clears or deletes the last character entered u PRINT Prints pictures that y...

Page 38: ...music track in a CD Advances 12 hours in the television Program Guide f FWD Moves selected video media forward To increase the fast forwarding speed press the FWD button up to 3 times The FWD button may not work with some video files Moves MP3 music files forward Moves a video forward Moves the television Program Guide forward 3 hours g STOP Stops selected media When the STOP button is pressed whi...

Page 39: ...and play previously recorded video files k PICTURES Selects My Pictures where you can access manage and share pictures plus create slideshows l TV Selects My TV which allows you to manage your TV viewing experience Stop pause rewind or fast forward live TV and recorded TV Button Description ...

Page 40: ...s connected to the computer Refer to Chapter 3 TV tuner setup for details 3 Point the remote control at the remote sensor The remote sensor should be located in a convenient place Be sure that nothing blocks the path between your remote control and the remote sensor Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 8 m 26 ft from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 22 5 degrees 45 degrees total of...

Page 41: ...a button on the remote control the remote sensor light on the remote control will blink briefly indicating that the remote control is sending a signal to the TV tuner You must point the remote control at the remote sensor for the signal to be received ...

Page 42: ...cing the remote control batteries To replace the remote control batteries 1 Turn the remote control over with the back facing up 2 Remove the battery cover 1 3 Remove the old batteries and insert new batteries 2 4 Replace the battery cover 3 ...

Page 43: ...r to the Media Center Help files by selecting the question mark icon on the Media Center menu bar at the top of the screen The Media Center menu bars are only visible during or shortly after mouse or TouchPad activity If you do not see the Media Center menu bars briefly activate your mouse or TouchPad For more information on getting help refer to Getting help in Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 44: ...5 If the remote control works in Media Center but not when changing channels you must reconfigure the Media Center software settings for the cable or satellite set top box Run setup again by selecting Settings General Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again Check all cable connections going to and from the TV tuner If using a set top box Be sure the IR emitter cable is securely and properl...

Page 45: ...l you are watching I cannot record a movie that is playing on a premium channel Some premium channels use copy protection technology to prohibit or degrade recorded movies I want to use an external hard drive secondary hard drive or optional expansion base hard drive to store my TV programs Perform the following procedure 1 Be sure your external hard drive is connected to your computer or optional...

Page 46: ...ur expectations check the following Open Windows Media Player application and verify that the volume settings are not muted or turned down too low Verify that the Windows system volume control settings are not muted or turned down too low Double click the volume control icon in the Windows notification area at the right of the taskbar or Select Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices S...

Page 47: ...remote Media Center A version of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system that is enhanced for home entertainment Used with the TV tuner to enable you to watch and record television on your computer remote sensor Connects to the USB port on the computer When connected you can change channels using the Media Center Remote Control RF coaxial An audio video transmission type that provides standard v...

Page 48: ... Setup Glossary S Video A video transmission type that provides improved video quality over RF coaxial and composite video types TV tuner The TV tuner allows you to watch and record TV programming on your computer ...

Page 49: ...included 2 1 IR emitter 2 3 composite audio video cable 2 2 composite video connecting to set top box 4 3 defined D 1 video quality 4 3 computer setting up 3 1 connections 3 1 3 2 D Digital Video Recorder See TV tuner E ExpressCard 2 2 F features 1 1 1 2 H hard drive external A 3 help 1 3 A 1 I infrared lens D 1 Internet connection 1 2 2 1 IR emitter cable connecting 3 8 identifying 2 3 IR receive...

Page 50: ...ality 4 3 S set top box connecting composite video 4 3 connecting S Video 4 3 defined D 1 speaker settings 4 11 stereo connecting 4 10 S Video defined D 2 video quality 4 3 S Video cable 2 2 connecting television 4 7 connecting to set top box 4 3 T television connecting 4 7 display settings 4 9 troubleshooting A 2 third party software 1 1 troubleshooting A 1 TV antenna A 3 TV source 2 1 TV tuner d...

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