HP USB Hybrid ATSC NTSC QAM FM TV Tuner User Manual

HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner

User Guide

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First Edition: August 2008

Document Part Number: 490716-001

Table of contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Before you begin .................................................................................................................................. 2

Getting help .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting help for MediaSmart ................................................................................................ 3

Getting help for QuickPlay ................................................................................................... 3

Getting help for Windows Media Center .............................................................................. 3

2 Identifying setup components ....................................................................................................................... 4

Setup components ............................................................................................................................... 4

3 TV tuner setup ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Step 1: Set up your computer ............................................................................................................... 6

Step 2: Install the driver ........................................................................................................................ 6

Step 3: Install the latest version of the media software (optional) ........................................................ 7

MediaSmart ......................................................................................................................... 7

QuickPlay ............................................................................................................................. 7

Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection ......................................................................................... 8

Using the USB extender cable (optional) ............................................................................. 8

Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna ......................................................................... 9

Connection 2: Connecting with regular TV or cable TV without a receiver ........................ 10

Connection 3: Connecting with satellite TV or cable TV with a receiver ............................ 10

Step 5: Connect the remote sensor and infrared (IR) emitter cable ................................................... 12

Step 6: Set up your software .............................................................................................................. 14

Running the Setup Wizard ................................................................................................. 14

4 FM radio setup .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Step 1: Set up the TV tuner ................................................................................................................ 16

Step 2: Set up the FM radio software ................................................................................................. 16

Setting up software using QuickPlay ................................................................................. 16

Setting up software using Windows Media Center ............................................................ 16

5 Advanced connections ................................................................................................................................. 17

Audio/video cable components .......................................................................................................... 18

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Using composite video or S-Video (receiver connections only) ......................................................... 19

Composite video ................................................................................................................ 19

S-Video .............................................................................................................................. 20

Adding a TV to your system ............................................................................................................... 22

Configuring the TV display ................................................................................................. 23

Adding an audio receiver to your connection ..................................................................................... 25

Configuring external speakers and audio settings ............................................................. 25

6 Remote control .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Remote control buttons ...................................................................................................................... 28

Using the remote control .................................................................................................................... 31

Inserting or replacing the remote control batteries ............................................................................. 32

Appendix A Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 34

Appendix B Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 37

1Introduction

This guide provides the most common steps for connecting the HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner to your computer using your existing cable/satellite setup or the TV antenna (included).

CAUTION: In certain areas, digitally broadcast ATSC signals may not be available. Under these

circumstances, you can still use the antenna, but it will only receive analog channels.

When connected, the TV tuner enables you to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. You can also record your favorite TV shows and watch them at any time.

NOTE: After you set up the TV tuner for the first time, you will need to run the Setup Wizard. If you

change your TV tuner connection or add components to your system, you may need to run the Setup Wizard again to reconfigure the settings.

NOTE: The TV tuner is designed to be used with the Windows Vista® operating system, HP

MediaSmart, QuickPlay, and Windows® Media Center. Other third-party programs may work with the TV tuner, but they are not supported by HP.

Before you begin

Before you set up your TV tuner, read this section to determine the most appropriate connection for your equipment. In this guide, you will see the following procedures:

Identifying the TV tuner setup hardware

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Setting up the TV tuner, using one of the connection procedures described

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Installing and setting up the TV tuner software

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Considering advanced connections, such as adding a television

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Consider the following points when setting up your connection:

How often you plan to use the TV tuner

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Whether you plan to use a cable/satellite signal source or a digitally broadcast ATSC signal

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The proximity of a cable/satellite signal source to your computer

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Whether you want to include any existing home entertainment equipment in your setup

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Whether you want to view TV content on your computer or on your TV

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Which multimedia software you want to use—HP MediaSmart, HP QuickPlay, or Windows

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Media Center

NOTE: MediaSmart or QuickPlay is preinstalled on your computer and may be used with any

version of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Media Center is included only in the Premium and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista.

NOTE: In Windows Vista, you need to choose either analog cable TV or ATSC digital TV reception.

You cannot receive both analog TV and digital ATSC at the same time.

To fully utilize TV tuner features, your computer should have Internet access so you can download and view Program Guide listings for your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider.

Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV and schedule recordings manually. For more information on required and optional equipment, refer to Chapter 2,

components on page 4.

Identifying setup

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Getting help

If you have any difficulty with the setup process, refer to Appendix A, Troubleshooting on page 34, for help. For help with your software, refer to one of the following sections.

Getting help for MediaSmart

If you are having trouble with MediaSmart, refer to Help and Support.

To access Help and Support on your computer, click Start, and then click Help and Support.

Getting help for QuickPlay

If you are having trouble with QuickPlay, refer to the QuickPlay Help menu:

1. Open QuickPlay:

On your computer, click Start, click All Programs, and then click QuickPlay.

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– or –

● Press the media button on your computer.

2. Click the TV icon in the notification area.

3. Click the question mark icon on the menu bar on the left side of the screen.

NOTE: You can also access QuickPlay Help by clicking the home, music, or camera icons.

Getting help for Windows Media Center

If you are having trouble with Windows Media Center, refer to Help and Support:

On your computer, click Start, and then click Help and Support.

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Getting help 3

2 Identifying setup components

Setup components

The following components are included with your TV tuner. Depending on the connection you choose, some components may not be required.

Component Description

(1) TV tuner antenna Receives standard and high definition digital and analog

(2) Remote sensor Connects to the USB port on the computer. When it is connected,

(3) Audio/video cable Connects a cable or satellite receiver to the TV tuner for higher

(4) USB extender cable Lengthens the distance from the computer to the TV tuner.

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broadcast signals.

NOTE: The antenna may look different from the one shown.

you can change channels using the HP Media Remote Control.

audio/video quality compared to RF coaxial (optional). The audio/ video cable includes composite-in, S-Video-in, and 3.5-mm stereo cable connectors.

NOTE: For information comparing RF coaxial, S-Video, and

composite video, refer to Chapter 4,

on page 17.

Advanced connections

Component Description

(5) HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner Provides input and output jacks for the antenna or media cables.

The USB TV tuner has two LEDs that when lit indicate the following:

Blue–The tuner is connected to the computer.

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Green–The tuner is receiving TV signals.

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(6) Infrared (IR) emitter cable Connects the computer to your cable or satellite. When the cable

(7) HP Media Remote Control Used to change channels and to navigate.

NOTE: For more information on terms, refer to Appendix B,

is connected, you can change channels on the receiver using the HP Media Remote Control.

Glossary on page 36.

In addition to the items provided with the TV tuner, you may also need the following items (purchased separately) for connections described in this guide:

● Computer with a Windows Vista operating system and required computer equipment (such as an

AC adapter).

A working Internet connection (required for features such as scheduling recordings and

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accessing the Program Guide).

A working TV signal source (either a digitally broadcast ATSC signal or a cable/satellite signal).

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Your TV source may also require a cable or satellite receiver.

An RF coaxial cable (for a wall connection).

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A television (optional).

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An S-Video cable and audio-out Y cables or optional media cable (compatible with select models

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only) if connecting a television.

Additional cables (composite video or S-Video) for some advanced connections or to facilitate

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your cable length requirements.

Setup components 5

3 TV tuner setup

This chapter provides the TV tuner setup information you need so you can watch, record, and pause live TV on your computer.

Step 1: Set up your computer

If you have not already set up your computer, follow the instructions on the printed poster included with your computer before you proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Install the driver

Before you set up your TV tuner hardware, you must install the HP TV Tuner Driver.

To install the driver, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Installation disc into the optical drive on the computer.

2. Click HP TV Tuner Driver.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Step 3: Install the latest version of the media software (optional)

You can update the version of the media software currently on your computer.

MediaSmart

To update MediaSmart software, download the update from http://www.hp.com/support.

QuickPlay

To ensure that you have the latest version of QuickPlay software, follow these steps to upgrade your software:

1. Check the version of QuickPlay currently installed on your computer:

a. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click QuickPlay.

b. Click the Update (spinning arrow) icon on the right side of the screen.

c. Click the Info/More Settings (i) icon on the left side of the screen.

d. Click About. The version of QuickPlay currently installed on your computer is displayed at

the top of the screen.

NOTE: Write down the version number, so you can refer to it later.

e. Click OK.

2. Check the version of QuickPlay available to download:

a. Click Get the latest QuickPlay updates from the list of options on the left side of the

screen. The latest version of QuickPlay software available to download is displayed on the main screen.

b. If the displayed version number is higher than the version currently installed on your

computer, click Download Now!

NOTE: You are prompted to uninstall the current version of QuickPlay before you can

install the upgraded version.

If there is not a more recent version of QuickPlay available, close the dialog box.

Step 3: Install the latest version of the media software (optional) 7

Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection

Three common connections are detailed in the following sections. The connection you choose depends on what you want to do with your audio/video setup and on the type of TV input you use.

Connecting the TV tuner to your computer allows you to perform the following actions:

Watching and/or recording a live TV program on your computer

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Recording a live TV program while watching a previously recorded TV program

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Listening to FM radio

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Some advanced setup instructions are also provided. Refer to Chapter 4,

Advanced connections

on page 17, for instructions on the following tasks:

Using composite video or S-Video with your cable or satellite receiver.

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Adding a TV or a stereo to your configuration.

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NOTE: Depending on how you set up your TV tuner, you may not use all of the cables.

The type of connection you use will depend on your existing TV source and the availability of a digital broadcast. Refer to the following table for more information.

Your TV source Available digital

Over-the-air broadcasting

Cable TV without a receiver

Cable or satellite TV with receiver

*Not all cable TV networks broadcast QAM signals (free, unscrambled digital programming). When QAM programming is available, it is accessible only through QuickPlay.

signal

ATSC NTSC

QAM* NTSC

—NTSC

Available analog signal

Refer to section

Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna on page 9

Connection 2: Connecting with regular TV or cable TV without a receiver on page 10

Connection 3: Connecting with satellite TV or cable TV with a receiver on page 10

NOTE: ATSC digital TV may be broadcast in either standard definition, approximately 640x480

(480i), or high definition, approximately 1920x1080 (1080i).

Using the USB extender cable (optional)

The USB extender cable lengthens the distance from the computer to the TV tuner.

To connect the USB extender cable, follow these steps:

1. Insert the USB extender cable (1) into a USB port on the computer.

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2. Insert the TV tuner (2) into the other end of the USB extender cable.

Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna

NOTE: The antenna cable length is not shown to scale.

To install the TV tuner and connect it to the TV tuner antenna, follow these steps:

1. Insert the TV tuner (1) into a USB port on the computer.

NOTE: Due to power and bandwidth requirements, do not insert the TV tuner into a USB hub.

2. Connect the TV tuner antenna cable (2) to the TV tuner.

3. Connect the remote sensor to a USB port on the computer. Refer to Step 5: Connect the remote

sensor and infrared (IR) emitter cable on page 12, for details.

NOTE: For additional connection steps, such as adding a television, refer to Chapter 4, Advanced

connections on page 17.

Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection 9

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