HP TV Operation & User’s Manual

Text of HP TV User Guide:

• HP TV, The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated t

• HP TV, 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 ....................................

• HP TV, 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 equ

• 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

• HP TV, 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 lef

• HP TV, 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. -or- 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 (whit

• HP TV, 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

• HP TV, IR IN IR OUT 12 1 2 34 1 IR IN port 2 IR extender 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

• HP TV, 12 3 IR IN IR OUT 12 1 IR blaster 2 Set top box 3 IR connectors — two IR Out connectors (black) Alternate IR blaster configuration 1 1 2 3 Alternate IR blaster configuration 2 12 3 ENWW Using infrared (IR) devices 9

• HP TV, 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 el

• HP TV, 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 overv

• HP TV, 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

• HP TV, 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 equipp

• HP TV, 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

• HP TV, 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

• 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 tu

• 4. Press the media buttons on the remote control, such as Pause, Stop, and Fast-forward to control the playback of live TV. 5. To exit full-screen mode and return to the previous window, press the Back button on the remote control. For additional information on watching live TV in Windows Media Center, see the Microsoft web site: www.microsoft.com and click Windows, click Windows

• When you open the live TV window and begin watching live TV: ● Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in the background. ● You may pause or review a live TV program for up to 60 minutes. ● You may replay a program longer than the allotted 60 minutes only by recording the program. You can return to the live broadcast by pressing the Li

• Watching and recording TV in HP TouchSmart HP TouchSmart Live TV lets you watch local TV and cable content on your PC (a TV tuner card is required). The Live TV tile contains an electronic programming guide for the available TV stations. You can also record TV broadcasts for later viewing. Setting up the TV signal 1. Select Live TV, Settings, Setup, and Setup New TV Tuner &am

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