1–2 Hardware Setup
Introduction
Before you begin
Review this guide carefully to determine the most appropriate
connection. you want to make. Refer to Chapter 3, “TV tuner
setup,” for information on the most common connections.
Additional connections, such as adding a TV to your setup, are
provided in Chapter 4, “Advanced connections.”
Factors to consider in selecting a connection include
■How often you plan to use the 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 provider.
Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV
and will not be able to schedule recordings. For more information
on required and optional equipment, refer to Chapter 2,
“Identifying the hardware.”
