HP USB TV Tuner, User Manual

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Using composite video or S-Video (receiver connections
only)
If you are using a cable or satellite receiver in your setup, you have the option of improving video
quality by connecting a composite video or S-Video cable (instead of an RF coaxial cable) from your
receiver to the TV tuner.
NOTE: Some advanced connections require additional cables, purchased separately.
The following table compares the video types and associated video quality.
Supported video types Video quality
RF coaxial/antenna (standard
definition) Good
Composite Better
S-Video Best
Antenna (high definition) Superior
NOTE: If your computer and your TV support it, an HDMI connection provides superior video
quality.
NOTE: ATSC digital TV may be broadcast in either standard definition, approximately 640×480
(480i), or high definition, approximately 1920×1080 (1080i).
Refer to the following sections for instructions on connecting composite video or S-Video.
Composite video
To connect composite video, follow these steps:
1. Connect the audio/video cable to the USB port on the TV tuner.
2. Connect a composite video cable (purchased separately) (1) to the composite video jack on your
cable or satellite receiver.
NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with your cable or satellite receiver for
the exact location and labeling of jacks.
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