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18 Getting Started

Using the TV Tuner to Watch and Record TV

Programs on the HP TouchSmart PC

Select models only

You can watch and record your favorite TV programs by using Windows Media Center. All of the menus in

Windows Media Center are accessible through touch, as well as your remote control, keyboard, and

mouse. TV tuners and remote controls are included in select models only.

To watch and record TV programs on your HP TouchSmart PC:

1 Connect the TV signal source to the TV tuner on the computer. See “Connecting the TV signal source to

the computer” on page 18.

2 Set up your computer for use with a set-top box (optional). See “Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with

a set-top box” on page 20.

3 Complete the Windows Media Center setup wizard to configure your TV tuner and your program

guide. See “Completing the Windows Media Center setup wizard” on page 20.

4 Point the remote control at the IR receiver on the lower-right side of the HP TouchSmart PC to start

Windows Media Center, and navigate through this program to watch and record TV shows. See

“Using the remote control with Windows Media Center” on page 21.

For more information about how to watch and record TV programs, refer to the Watching and Recording

TV guide included with your computer. Tap the Windows Vista start button , tap Help and

Support, and then tap User Guides.

Connecting the TV signal source to the computer

Select models only

To connect a TV signal to the computer, your computer needs a TV tuner, which is included with select

models only. You also may need to purchase some cables separately.

Your TV 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 caused by lightning.

WARNING: Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty, Support, and

System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC to the

electrical power system.

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HP KQ437AA User Manual Page 24