Hardware Setup
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TV tuner setup
Step 1: Set up your computer
If you have not already set up your computer, refer to the printed
Setup Instructions poster
, included with your computer, for
details.
Step 2: Set up your audio/video
connection
Three common connections are detailed in the following sections.
The connection you use depends on what you want to do with
your audio/video setup and on the type of TV input you use.
Consider the following factors when setting up your connection
■
How often you plan to use the TV tuner
■
Whether you plan to use a cable/satellite signal source or a
digitally broadcast ATSC signal
■
The proximity of a cable/satellite signal source to your
computer
■
Existing home entertainment equipment you want to include
in your setup
■
Whether you want to view TV content on your computer
or on your TV
■
Which media software you want to use
—
QuickPlay or
Windows Media Center
