Toshiba f20, f10 User Manual
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Qosmio Series Notebook Computers
User Reference Guides
________________________________________________________________
How to Connect a Sky Digital Set Top Box
(Qosmio F10/F20 Series and Qosmio G10/G20 Series)
________________________________________________________________
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Page 1
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Document Name : How to Connect a Sky Digital Set Top Box
Programme Revision : Version 1.0
Released : October, 2005
Last Document Update : October, 2005
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Development Credits
Document Design : Stephen G White
Contributers : Bernard Woolf, Daniel Little, Erika Warzynski
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft® Windows® XP is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Other product names and companies mentioned
The Technical Services department of Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Limited have made their best endeavours to ensure the material presented here is accurate, however, no
responsibility can be accepted for errors (other than typographical), nor are any guarantees offered. Errors and omissions excepted. All information in this document is subject to change
without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of
©
Page 2
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
within this document may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
the CSD Technical Services department within Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Limited.
®
CSD Technical Services Department (June, 2005)
Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Limited
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Introduction
This document is provided in order to offer guidance and assistance in connecting and setting up either the Qosmio F10/F20 or
Qosmio G10/G20 series of audio/visual personal computers to operate with a Sky Digital set top box.
It is strongly recommended that you read and understand each of the steps detailed herein before you begin carrying them out.
In the event that you do not understand anything described, you are advised to refer to the reseller or place of purchase for
either the Qosmio computer or the Sky Digital set top box for assistance.
Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Limited cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that is caused either directly or
indirectly by your failure to properly follow the instructions within this document .
The instructions contained within this document have been provided to assist you with the use of the Qosimo range of products
with the Sky Digital set top box. However, Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Limited shall not be responsible for any updates or
changes that may occur with the third-party hardware which may affect the validity of the information contained herein.
FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NOTHING IN THE FOREGOING SHALL AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS A
CONSUMER IN THE UK. TOSHIBA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED DOES NOT EXCLUDE OR LIMIT ANY LIABILITY
FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY WHICH
CANNOT BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Page 3
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Page 4
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Before You Begin
Before you begin you should ensure that you have all of the required hardware and accessories easily to hand - these are
described and pictured below for your reference. Please note that not all of the items you require will have been provided with
your Qosmio notebook - you may need to purchase additional items from an appropriate retail outlet.
____________________________________________________________________
Items Supplied with the Qosmio Notebook
Antenna cable - Qosmio jack to co-axial aerial connector
Please note that, depending on the model in question, your Qosmio notebook will only have
been supplied with one of these items.
Media Center remote controller infra-red receiver box and infra-red receiver for set top box remote control function
Media Center remote controller - the unit for the Qosmio F10 and G10 series is shown on
the left, while that for the F20 and G20 series is shown on the right
In addition to these items of hardware, you should also ensure that the Windows XP Media Center operating system is updated
in relation to the following two areas:-
- All updates for the Windows XP Media Center operating system have been downloaded and installed - this can be
acheived by clicking start >>> All Programs >>> Windows Update.
- The latest version of the TV tuner driver is downloaded and installed - this can be found on the Toshiba web site (http://
uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/) by selecting Support & Downloads followed by Download Files and then
completing all of the drop-down boxes as appropriate for your model of Qosmio, ensuring that TV Tuner is selected within
the Driver Type box.
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Page 5
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Methods of Connecting the Qosmio Notebook to Accept a Television Signal
Once you have the correct items of hardware and have upgraded the Windows XP Media Center operating system as
appropriate, you should next decide how you are going to connect the Qosmio to accept a television signal from the Sky Digital
set top box. The notebook itself is capable of accepting one of three different input types, each of which offers differing levels of
sound and image quality, and each of which is described below for reference:-
Coaxial Cable Connection
Image Quality Poor
Connection Antenna-in port (see Appendix A - Connecting a Qosmio through the Antenna-in Port)
Considerations Not all Sky Digital set top boxes output a digital signal through the RF-out socket but instead initially
convert it to an analogue format. In the event that the set top box to which you are connecting the Qosmio
provides a digital output through the RF-out socket, you will need to know which channel is being used for
this signal in readiness for the software configuration process described later - this information is normally
detailed within the User Manual provided with the set top box.
Composite Cable Connection
Image Quality Medium
Connection Monitor-in port (see Appendix B - Connecting a Qosmio through the Monitor-in Port)
Considerations When using a composite connection it will be necessary to purchase an additional cable - a SCART
Connector to 3-Plug RCA cable - which can then be used in conjunction with the monitor-in cable
provided with the Qosmio.
In addition to the cabling considerations, by default Windows XP Media Center has all audio input
channels enabled which means that, when a connection is made to the monitor-in port, the audio signal
will be duplicated on both the Wave and Line In channels. As the audio signal that goes through the Line-
in channel is in an uncompressed format it will be presented to the user approximately half a second
ahead of the video resulting in playback that is almost unwatchable. This issue can be resolved by muting
the Line-in channel by following the procedure detailed below:-
- Click start >>> Control Panel.
- If the Control Panel application is in Category View...
- Click Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices.
- Click Advanced Volume Controls from the left hand pane.
- If the Control Panel application is in Classic View...
- Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices and then click the Advanced... button.
- Within the Volume Control window, check the Mute box within the Line In section.
- Close the Volume Control window by clicking the cross in the top right-hand corner.
S-Video Cable Connection
Image Quality High
Connection S-Video input port for video (see Appendix C - Connecting a Qosmio through the S-Video Input Port)
Monitor-in port for audio (see Appendix B - Connecting a Qosmio through the Monitor-in Port)
Considerations When using an S-Video connection it will be necessary to purchase an additional cable - a SCART
Connector to S-Video cable - which will attach directly to the appropriate port on the Qosmio. However,
you should also note that, although S-Video provides the best picture quality, it does not carry any audio
signal which means that a further cable will be needed to connect the RCA audio output sockets on the
set top box, if they are present, to the composite input port on the Qosmio.
Please note that not all Sky Digital set top boxes support S-Video output through the SCART socket and,
for those that do, this feature must usually be activated via the set top box setup menu.
In addition to the cabling considerations, by default Windows XP Media Center has all audio input
channels enabled which means that, when a connection is made to the monitor-in port, the audio signal
will be duplicated on both the Wave and Line In channels. As the audio signal that goes through the Line-
in channel is in an uncompressed format it will be presented to the user approximately half a second
ahead of the video resulting in playback that is almost unwatchable. This issue can be resolved by muting
the Line-in channel by following the procedure detailed below:-
Page 6
- Click start >>> Control Panel.
- If the Control Panel application is in Category View...
- Click Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices.
- Click Advanced Volume Controls from the left hand pane.
- If the Control Panel application is in Classic View...
- Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices and then click the Advanced... button.
- Within the Volume Control window, check the Mute box within the Line In section.
-
Close the Volume Control window by clicking the cross in the top right-hand corner.
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Page 7
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Page 8
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
Step-by-Step Instructions
Detailed below are the instructions that you should follow in order to connect the Qosmio personal computer to a Sky Digital set
top bax and then configure the Windows XP Media Center operating system to receive satellite television broadcasts.
____________________________________________________________________
Part One - Initial Configuration of the Media Center Application
Please note that this section assumes the presence of an Internet connection in order that the subsequent setup and
configuration processes can be properly completed, and the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) downloaded - you must
therefore ensure that the Qosmio is connected to the Internet before continuing with the following instructions. In
addition, please be aware that all of the instructions that are contained within this section have been developed on the
assumption that (a) an ‘always on’ broadband (DSL) connection to the Internet is available, and (b) the Media Center
infrared remote control receiver box has been connected to one of the Qosmio’s free USB ports.
1) Switch the Qosmio on and allow the Windows XP Media
Center operating system to fully load.
2) Press the START button on the Media Center remote
controller to start the Media Center application.
3) At the opening Welcome to the Media Center Setup
Wizard screen, select Next.
4) At the Media Center Setup screen, select Next.
5) At the Media Center Privacy Policy screen, select Next.
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Page 9
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
TOSHIBA
TOSHIBATOSHIBA
6) At the Get the Most from Media Center screen, click
either Yes or No as appropriate for your environment and
then select Next.
7) At the Join a Wireless Network screen, click either Yes or
No as appropriate for your environment and then select
Next.
8) At the “Always on” Internet Connection screen, click Yes
and then select Next.
9) At the Test Your Internet Connection screen, click the
Test button in order to check that the notebook is able to
obtain information from the Internet. In the event that no
problems are encountered, and the system displays the
Connection Working message, select Next.
Page 10
©
Toshiba Information Systems (UK( Limited --- Technical Services Department
Loading...