HP TV User manual

Watching and Recording TV
User Guide

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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 ................................................................................................................... 7
Built-in receiver .................................................................................................................... 7
External IR devices .............................................................................................................. 7
Using an infrared (IR) blaster ............................................................................................... 8
B-CAS card (Japan only) .................................................................................................................... 10
Dual tuner (Japan only) ...................................................................................................................... 10
3 Using the remote control ............................................................................................................................. 11
Remote control buttons overview ....................................................................................................... 11
Teletext access buttons (select regions only) .................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting the remote control .................................................................................................... 14
4 Watching and recording TV ......................................................................................................................... 15
Watching and recording TV in Windows Media Center ...................................................................... 15
Setting up the TV signal in Windows Media Center ........................................................... 15
Watching TV in Windows Media Center ............................................................................ 16
Watching live TV ................................................................................................................ 16
Recording TV ..................................................................................................................... 17
Controlling TV playback ..................................................................................................... 17
Watching Recorded TV Programs ..................................................................................... 18
TV Program Guide ............................................................................................................. 18
Internet TV ......................................................................................................................... 18
Watching and recording TV in HP TouchSmart ................................................................................. 19
Setting up the TV signal ..................................................................................................... 19
Watching Live TV ............................................................................................................... 19
Recording Live TV ............................................................................................................. 19
Setting Live TV to record a future broadcast ..................................................................... 19
Watching Recorded TV programs ..................................................................................... 19
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1Safety
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, All Programs, and then click User Guides.
WARNING! Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide
before installing and connecting your computer to the electrical power system.
WARNING! Take the following precautions to reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to your
equipment.
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure of the CD or DVD drives.
WARNING! The computer may be heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures
when moving the computer. To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide.
The guide is located on the Web at www.hp.com/ergo
WARNING! Norway and Sweden only: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner. Your
tuner requires that you use a TV tuner isolator (adapter, purchased separately) with your computer to
connect a coaxial cable to the TV signal source. Using the TV tuner adapter helps prevent personal
injury and computer damage from surges on the coaxial line.
CAUTION: Like any other home electronic product, keep the computer away from liquids or a harsh
environment that contains excessive dust, heat, or humidity.
For HP TouchSmart PCs:
CAUTION: The HP TouchSmart touch screen uses a sensitive touch technology. To avoid
damaging the touch screen, do not apply pressure on the front of the display bezel or around the
screen borders.
CAUTION: To achieve the best touch sensitivity, keep the screen clean from foreign objects. Avoid
excessive dust accumulation on all sides of the screen.
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2 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.
NOTE: The location and number of connectors for the TV signal may vary by model.
NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in all countries/regions.
Your computer may not include all the cables needed for the television setup. You may need to
purchase cables, a coaxial signal splitter, or other accessories separately.
For more information about TV signals and TV tuners, see the Microsoft web site: www.microsoft.com
and click Windows 7 and then type tv tuner in the search bar.
Connecting TV signal directly to computer
NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model.
Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV signal provider directly into the computer. The
TV signal is either an analog cable or digital antenna signal.
1. Determine the location of the TV In or TV Input connector (4) on your computer. The location of
this connector varies by computer.
2. Plug the connector of a coaxial cable (2) from your TV antenna (1), or TV signal provider, to the
TV In or TV Input connector (4) on the computer.
3. Turn the connector to tighten it.
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1 Cable or TV antenna signal
2 Coaxial TV cable
3 Signal
4 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.
1. Plug an S-video cable (4) into the S-video In connector on the computer. Plug the other end of
the S-video cable into the set-top box.
2. Plug the audio cables (5, 6) from the set-top box into the Audio In right (red) connector and the
Audio In left (white) connector on the computer. If your computer uses a single audio input, use
a Y cable (7) to combine RCA left and right channels (white and red).
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2 Coaxial TV cable
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5 Audio In left cable (white)
6 Audio In right cable (red)
7 Y audio cable
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Alternate S-video
configuration 1
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Alternate S-video
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Composite video
NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model.
1. 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.
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If the computer has an S-video In connector, plug the composite video cable (4) into a
composite/S-video adapter (8) to connect to the S-video In connector. Plug the other end of the
composite video cable into the set-top box.
2. Plug the audio cables (5, 6) from the set-top box into the Audio In right (red) connector and
Audio In left (white) connector on the computer. If your computer uses a single audio input, use
a Y cable (7) to combine RCA left and right channels (white and red).
IN
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2 Coaxial TV cable
3 Signal
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5 Audio In left cable (white)
6 Audio In right cable (red)
7 Y audio cable
8 S-video/composite adapter
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Alternate composite
video configuration 1
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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.
Built-in receiver
Some computer models include a remote sensor (IR receiver) that is located on the front of the
computer. For more information about this internal remote sensor, see the other documentation that
came with your computer. The remote control works with this sensor.
External IR devices
1. Connect the IR extender cable (red connector) (2) into the IR IN port (1) on the computer.
2. Some external IR devices (3) connect to the computer with a USB connector (4).
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IR IN
IR OUT
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1 IR IN port
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3 External IR device
4 USB connection
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.
1. Remove the tape (1) on the end of the IR blaster cable and adhere it to the IR sensor (receiver)
on the set-top box (2).
2. Connect the IR blaster cable to the IR OUT connector (3) on the computer.
3. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front of the computer.
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12 3
IR IN
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1 IR blaster
2 Set top box
3 IR connectors — two IR Out connectors (black)
Alternate IR blaster
configuration 1
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Alternate IR blaster
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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. Failure to do so before you open the computer or perform any procedures
can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching
them.
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.
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to your
computer.
2. Insert a B-CAS card (provided by HP) into the back of the computer to decrypt high-definition
programming. Some models may need to remove the back panel.
3. Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or TV cable provider to the TV In connector
located on the back of the computer. The location of the TV In connector varies by model.
Dual tuner (Japan only)
Dual-tuner TV source allows watching a show on one channel while recording another show on a
different channel. You can also record two different programs at the same time. The characteristics
and requirements for dual-tuner TV source are as follows:
●If you are using a standard cable connector, the signal is routed to both tuners internally.
●If you are using cable or satellite, you must connect a second set of input cables.
●TV sources must be of the same type: either cable TV or satellite TV.
●TV sources must also have identical channel lineups; for example, if you are using two satellite
TV sources, they must provide exactly the same channels.
●All TV viewing and scheduling is provided by the Television (Electronic) Program Guide, so both
TV sources must have identical television program guides.
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3 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.
●To navigate within the program, point the remote control sensor at the front of the computer, and
then press a button on the remote control.
Remote control buttons overview
On/Sleep — Puts the computer into and out of a power-reduced Sleep mode. It does not turn the
computer off.
Visualization — Displays visual imagery that is synchronized to the sound of the music tracks.
Music — Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center.
Radio — Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center.
Guide — Opens the Television Program Guide.
Recorded TV — Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed.
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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 — Displays available information about a selected media file and displays other menus.
Start — Opens the Windows Media Center main menu.
Volume — Increases (+) and decreases (-) volume.
Mute — Turns computer sound off. The word Mute is displayed when Mute is turned on.
Record — Records a selected television program and stores it on the hard disk drive.
Play — Plays the selected media.
Rewind — Moves the media backward at three speeds.
Skip Backward — Moves media backward 7 seconds or to the beginning of a music track or DVD
chapter.
0 to 9, #, * — Enters text and numbers into a Windows Media Center search or text box. Each
time you press a number button, a different character appears. Press the Enter button to select a
character.
Clear Clear — Deletes the last character entered.
LED — Activity indicator light. The LED tells you that the remote control is emitting a signal when
you press a button.
Print — Prints an item in Windows Media Center.
Picture — Opens the Pictures Library window in Windows Media Center.
Video — Opens the Videos Library window in Windows Media Center.
Live TV — Displays the full-screen view of live TV. Moves a TV program forward to the end of the
pause buffer and resumes playing live TV.
OK — Selects the desired action or window option and acts as an Enter key.
Aspect — Changes the aspect ratio of the display. Zooms in on the picture three times, and then
returns to the full-screen aspect ratio.
Slide Show — Plays a slide show of all the pictures on the hard disk drive.
Ch/Pg up (+) and down (-) — Changes the TV channels or moves pages up and down,
depending on available options. Moves to the next DVD chapter.
Eject — Ejects a CD or DVD.
Pause — Pauses audio and video tracks, and live or recorded TV programs.
Fast Forward — Moves the media forward at three speeds.
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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 — Turns Teletext on or off while in Live TV mode. The Teletext page either replaces the
live TV picture or is displayed over it. TV sound is still available.
Teletext access buttons (select regions only)
Although Teletext is broadcast free of charge, the TV set must be equipped with a Teletext decoder.
Access to Teletext and all of its functions is available through the TV and the Windows Media Center
remote control.
Although the following information should describe the operation of Teletext for most TV sets,
functions vary between manufacturers and models. For specific information about your particular TV
model, see the documentation that came with your TV.
Teletext consists of pages of free information such as news, sports, financial information, recipes,
entertainment listings, holiday advertisements, music and TV reviews, backup information for certain
TV programs, and themes for television sets capable of viewing these pages. The Teletext buttons
are also used for Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB) data functions.
The actual Teletext pages are broadcast in a hidden part of the television signal and decoded by the
television. Teletext pages are accessed by a three-figure number; on most channels, the front page is
on page 100.
The Teletext access buttons listed below open the main Teletext pages. Each Teletext page has a
unique three-digit page number. All pages can be accessed by typing in the number using the
numeric keypad on the remote control.
Use the up and down arrows to navigate through the different Teletext pages.
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.
Red Opens the red Fasttext shortcut link when display is in Teletext mode.
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Button Function
Green Opens the green Fasttext shortcut link when display is in Teletext mode.
Yellow Opens the yellow Fasttext shortcut link when display is in Teletext mode.
Blue Opens the blue Fasttext shortcut link when display is in Teletext mode.
Troubleshooting the remote control
If the remote control doesn't work:
●Make sure that the batteries for the remote control are charged and installed correctly.
●Make sure the front of the remote sensor (IR receiver) is not blocked.
●If a pressed key repeats itself or sticks, try altering the lighting conditions in the room, moving
the location of the remote sensor if this continues.
●Press the Enter button on the remote control after changing a channel.
●Point the remote control toward the remote sensor, and press a button. A faint light should
appear on the remote sensor. If the light appears, then the problem is with the software. Close
the software, restart the computer, and open the software again.
●If the remote control works in the software but not when changing channels, you need to
reconfigure the software setting for the cable set-top box or satellite receiver.
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4 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.
To learn more about the watching and recording TV features available through Windows Media
Center go to the Microsoft web site http://www.microsoft.com and type Windows Media Center in
the search bar.
Watching and recording TV in Windows Media Center
You can watch live TV or record your favorite programs for later playback with a few clicks of the
remote control in Windows Media Center. You can use the Television Program Guide to find the
program you want to watch or record. You can also record a program while watching another
prerecorded program.
The following HP web sites contain topics specific to watching and recording TV for the Windows 7
version of Windows Media Center:
●Recording TV programs in Windows 7:
h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01896795
●Resolving TV tuner errors in Windows Media Center:
h10025.www1.hp.con/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01896780
●Windows Media Center frequently asked questions:
h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01853749
●Receiving digital TV broadcasts in Windows Media Center:
h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01589549
Setting up the TV signal in Windows Media Center
1. Press the Windows Start button on the task bar, and then ALL Programs.
2. Click Windows Media Center.
3. Locate the Tasks menu and click settings.
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4. Click TV and then Set Up TV Signal.
5. Follow the instructions to set up the TV signal for your location and to download the Electronic
Program Guide.
For additional information on setting up the TV signal in Windows Media Center, see the Microsoft
web site: www.microsoft.com and click Windows, click Windows Media Center, then browse
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. Use the following menu
items to help you locate what you want to do:
●live TV: Watch, pause, fast-forward, or rewind your favorite TV programs. You can watch
recorded TV programs while recording another program (select models only). Use the i (More
information) button on the remote control to display TV program information, record the
program, zoom, and access TV settings.
●recorded TV: View a list of recorded programs by date recorded or title, view a list of programs
scheduled to be recorded, find information about a recorded program, play a recorded program,
or add a TV recording.
●guide: (Not available in all countries/regions) Scroll through the Television Program Guide
(Internet service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV
programs or a whole series.
●Internet tv: (Not available in all countries/regions, and Internet service required) Watch Internet
TV online shows, movies, and videos.
●search: Quickly find a TV program or series to watch or record by entering a descriptive word,
program title, program category, movie actor, or movie director.
Watching live TV
1. Press the Live TV button on the remote control or click TV from the main Start menu. Use the
arrow buttons on the remote control to select live tv, and then press OK. The last channel
selected or the first channel available begins playing.
2. Select a channel by using the Ch+ or Ch- button or the numeric keypad on the remote control.
The channel number and program information display in the window.
3. Press the More Info button to open another menu that features the following options and
information:
●Program information, such as channel number and station, title and time period of program,
actual time, and a brief summary of the program and TV rating, if available.
●Record a program.
●Record a program series.
●Access to the Windows Media Center Settings window.
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