Setting up Digital Cable on an S1Digital Media
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1. Tho guide entry tor that channel is now matched wih he corect service Tip Look tor the network logo in the Iive broadcast to help ideni the channe Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide E Four 1 Charge Ge Lge on Edit Program Guide Listings Tho guide may download listings that you dan subscribe to You add remove or edit channels into guide stings To add or remove a channel 1 On the Windows Media Center start screen scroll to Tasks select Settings select TV Sieci Guide and then select Add Missing Channels 2 Select Add Digital TV Channel Enter the name of the missing channel and then select Nert 4 Erter the number of the missing channel and then select Next 5 If prompted enter the physical number of the missing channel and then select Ad 8 Select Done To edita channel isting 1 On the start screen scroll to Tasks select settings select TV select Guide then Selec Edit Channels 2 Clear the check box to clear or delete a channel Select Save Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center Us Glossary CableCARD w Aspecial card hat alls you to watch digital cable TV through your digital cabe ready TV or Your cable system operator supplies card which plugs into the supported device CableCARD a rademar of Cable Television Laboratones Ine Coaxial cable Coaxial cable also known as RF cable is the cable type that carri2. an ATSC over the air signal To receive unarcrypad channels you wil needa basic able subscrpon for HD channels you wil need a supported cable Subscription oram antenna tnl receives HD broadcasts Ava of Programming wil vary by provider Frat you wil scan for unencrypted digital services auto and video broadcasts ransmited by your cable provider 1 From the Start screen scroll o Tasks and select Settings On the setings menu elect and then select TV Signa 2 Select Scan for More Services A dialog box wil inorm you that changing settings wal affect TV recording and acie Extender experiences Select Yes to continue 3 Select Start Scan Windows Media Center wil fnd a set availabie frequencies during the scanning process Each frequency includes ona or more services Next you wil manually match channel ings in the Program Guide with discovered services Each frequency may services you wil need to select the best match or each channel isting in the Program Guide 4 On the TV setings menu select Guide and then Add Listings to Channel 5 To match a channel with a service select a channel 6 Select the TV Program Guide isting that shouid appear in the Guide far this channel As you browse selections the pictura in picture window bottom wil display highighied service Pick he channel that matches the selected service and hon select
3. Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide B windows Media Center Setting up Digital Cable on an s1Digital Media Center User s Guide Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center Users Guide 2 The infomation contained in document represents current ol Microsot Corporation on he discussed as o e date ot publicaten Because must espond to changing market cordon shuld nat be interpreted be comment partot cannot guarantee he accuracy ot any presented aer e date ot publication Ths Users Guide is fr iomatonal pposes oniy MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Subject to e approva ot Nicrosott OEM s are granted he righi to modiy he format ot hs Product and to insert information hat dentes 1 own hardware and edema OEM s may dupicate Product Guide tor tron customers Microso may have patents patent aplcatons ademas copyrights or other intelectual property ls covering sunec mater e docnent Except express provided miten cen agreement ram Moco te lag at Bi document doa hot Qe you leans to patents imas orae proper 62006 Merosot Corporation Al gh reserved Merosot 9 DOS Windows Windows Server Windows Vata and Visual Studio are ier registered edema Wademars of Corpora
4. er PC supports up Digital Cabe Tuners providing more desiit in the way you watch and record TV Wih two Digtal Cable Tuners you waich program while recording another program fr viewing later or record two programs at the Contact your PC manufacturer to purchase an additional Digi Cable Tuner Both Digital Cable Tuners must be denicaly configured with CableCARDs to enable viewing and recording of encrypted and high definition programming Schedule an appointment with your cable provider to install the addtional tuner and CCableCARD If you do not intend install CableCARDs allow the steps below 0 signal wihout a CableCARD View Digital Cable Tuner Diagnostics Your cable provider may need specific information about the Digal Cable Tuner network Settings servies or atieCARD This information s avaiable an a senes of diagnostics On the Settings main seen select TV and then select TV Signal Select Digital Tuner Diagnostics Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide Set Up a TV Signal without CableCARD A Digital Cable Tuner wih CableCARD enables you to watch and record high definition and premium dal cable channels However i you do not have a CabieCARD you can stil use your gal cable tuner to tune authorized digital or AMT channels The steps below Configure your dll cable tuner receive non premium network cable signal an NTSC analog cable signal
5. es the signal of various devices such as TVs and video gaming consoles Digital Cable Tuner A Digital Cable Tuner is an integrated PC component or USB device that enables you to watch record over theair igh defintion TV sometimes referred to as ATSC standard TV Encrypted dighal cable channels as well as other digital cabe channels that not encrypted sometimes referred toas clear QAM High Definition Television HDTV Atypo of television that provides much higher resolution sharpness sound qualiy and picture Quaity tnan raditonal televisions HDTVS can usually be used as computer monitors Program Guide An onscreen listing ot upcoming programs and information available through media services Such as cable television and salle television Quadrature Modulation QAM is the dial cable standard in the United States Windows Media Center supports QAM signals with a Digital Cable Tuner n United Sates TV signal cable A coaxial cable that connects the source of the cable satelite or rooftop TY signal to the TV or computer Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 20 For More Help you need more help wih m system hardware setup manufacturer s documentation Digital Cable Tuner manufacturer s documentation Microsoft Windows Vita User manual included in documentation or nn serosa omista Windows Media Center vnverscrosoftcom mediacenter
6. igtal Cable Tuner installation CabeCARD ID Gable CARD Serial Number SN Digital Gable Product ors Digtal Gable Key e pre installed Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide Contents Before you Begin Order a CableCAAD and Digital TV Servae Sot Up Your Windows Vista Digital Cable Compatible Computer Hook Up Connections and Cables Connect Digital Cable Tuners Set Up Windows Media Center or Digital TV Navigating Windows Media Center Set Up the TV Signal Up the Program Guide Batore the Installer Aves Advanced Tasks Install and Activate GableCARO Add a Second Digital Cable Tuner View Digtal Cable Tuner Diagnostics Sot Up a TV Signal wihout a CableCARD Edi Program Guide Listings Glossary For More Help Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide s Set Up Your Windows Vista Digital Cable Compatible Computer Hook Up Connections and Cables Folow the manufacture setup instructions included with your PC Be sure to setup your PC within reach of the coaxial cable that connects to the cable TV wal out Connect Digital Cable Tuner s Your PO includes one or wo Digital Cable configured a pre installed internal tuner board or a separate device that connects to your PC Folow the installation and setup instructions inthe Digital Cable Tuner user manual included with your system or available at the manufac
7. ivated he CableCARD not be ransered to another device such as TV set top box the steps below only it your cable TV provider has provided you wih a CableCARD and instructed you to activate t yours The activation procedure for your cable TV provider may these instructions to help ensure a activation folow instructions Provided by your cable provider 1 Write domn te serial number located on the CableCARD and then insert the CablaCARD into the Digtal Cable Tuner TA you have two Dita Cable Tuners tnat you want 1o use with Windows Media Center you use a spitter to divide Ine signal romm the wall jack a the tuners Each tuner must have a TV signal connected to the TV IN jack on the 2 On the slart screen scroll Tasks select Settings select TV and then select Set Up TV Signat Folow the staps to set up a TV signal with CableCARD When prompted your cable TV provider Tel the representative that you want to activate a CabeCARD installed on a Windows Vista Media Genter system and provde any requested information Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide E 5 When the CableCARO is activated conigure Program Guide stings Scrol to Tasks Soroll ift and cick Settings cick TV and then click Guide Cick Set Up Guide Listings and falow the steps on screen Add a Second Digital Cable Tuner Your Windows Vista Media Cent
8. n ne Untied Sates andor omer Al oter trademarks propery oer especie ounes Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center Us Welcome to whole new world of digital TV Congratulations on your purchase of an S1Digial Media Center The edition of Windows Vista installed on ni PC includes Windows Media Center which gives you the to watch Pause and record dal cabe television including stunning high delriton programming Buckle up and get ready for a mind blowing TV experience When your PC is set up and you have activated digt Watch pause rewind and record live TV including high definition HD and premium cable you wil be able to Use the Program Guide to browse hundreds of upo dte TV stings search for favorite actors moves or categories of programs and set shows to record with touch of buon lt Schedule recordings of single episodes or entire series of your favorite shows including programs broadcast in crystal clear high defintion To get started you wil ned to contact your cable TV provider to order CableCARD a securiy card that fits siot on the Digital Cable Tuner s included with your computer and decodes the encrypted digital TV content that your TV provider delivers through the coaxial able to your home the steps in this guide to your Digtal Cable Tuner to receive non digital TV signal to work with Windows Media Center Config
9. setup wizard rm the Settings menu On the start screen scrol to Tasks cick settings cick TV and then cick Set Up TV Signal Tip you are using the keyboard and mouse uso the arrow arrow down keys or the scroll wheel on tha mouse to browse options and he aw laft arow right keys ta sero and select tems Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 1 Adisiog box wil inform you that changing sein Extender experiences Select Yes continue wil fect TV recording and active Select Next to begin setup Confirm the region displays United States then select Yes use this region to contigure TV services Select Next 1f diferent region is displayed selari No ta choose Unite States ist of supported regions Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide E 4 Selact Configure my TV signal automatically and then select Next Windows Center wil scan Tor an active signal and configure fne appropriate settings automaticaly 5 Corm hat Indows Media Center correct identies tho signal as Digital Cable and ists the correct number f digital tuners Select Yes to configure the signal using the displayed results g Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 6 Windows Media Center wil ask you have CableCARD Select Continue without a CableCARD and then select Next 7 Mprompied en
10. ter Digital Cable product oy located the Ceriicat of Authenticity COA axed o your PC TV Signal awe Dg Prac Kay ten Important The Digtal Cable product key shown in the screenshots tor stave purposes and cannot be used to activate any Digital Cable Tuner Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide Set Up the Program Guide 12 1 Atter seting up your TV signal for the frst tme Windows Macia Center wil start the Guide setup wizard You can access wiza Scroll iatt and select Settings select TV and then select Guide Select Set Up Guide Listings At the Gude Setup welcome screen select Next The Guide Privacy sereen informs you that the Guide wil send anonymous information to Microsoft to improve the quay and accuracy of the service You must select Yas o continue setup rat any ime from the Star screen scroll to Tasks Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 3 Touse the Guide you most agree to the Guide Terms of Service by selecting agree 4 The Guide tailors program sings to your select Next to continue Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 5 The Guide wil downoad list o TV providers within your coverage area When the download is complete as indicated n the status area select Next 8 Use the onscreen arrows ar arrow uparrow down on he keyboard to browse the list of cate TV pro
11. turer s Web sie Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide Set Up Windows Media Center for Digital TV owe nos Vara Sart meru 1 you have not yet ron Windows Media Center a welcome screen wil present thea setup pions Select Express Setup to allow Windows Media Center to automaticaly download art and intormation for your albums movies music and othar media from the Internet and Son up for he Customer Experience Improvement Program Select Custom setup 10 customize your setup ith Wi Navigating Windows Media Center Windows Media Center is designed for use with remote contral which complements the keyboard and mouse For most setup tasks such seing up a TV signal configuring the program guide and activating you may find the remote control the fastest way to quickly navigate menus and choices At times you may need o enter alphanumeric characters or access information outside Windows Media Centar In these cases you may want to use the mouse and keyboard Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide D Set Up the TV Signal These steps activate TV signal wihout a CableCARD If you have a CableCARD please follow these steps and then Activate CableCARD the Start screen sro to TV Movies and then serol right and select Set Up TV Aler seting up Windows Media Center forthe frs time access the signal
12. ure the Program Guide to browse and record TV shows Instal and activate a CableCARD if you already have one your cabe provider so that you can receive premium digital TV channels Importanti To receive premium andor high defintion programming you wi need an active digital TV subscription from your local cable TV provider Contact your provider tor more information Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide 4 Before you Begin Order a CableCARD and Digital TV Service Before you get started you wil need one CableCARD foreach Digital Cable Tuner included with your PC Before you get started you need to ether schedule CableCARD installation appointment rom your cable provider or you need to pick up a CableGARD directiy your cable provides customer service center I you do ot already subscribe to a supported cable TV service ask the customer representative about your options W already have a CabieCARD and wish to install and activate t yours complete the hardware setup Set Up Your Windows Vista Digital Cable Compatible Computer Windows Media Genter and digital TV setup Set Up Windows Media Center for Digital TV and proceed to Activate a CableCARD Write down the following information You may need to enter product keys and serial numbers during he setup Record the required information in the space provided below and referto the information during the Windows Media Center and D
13. viders Select the TV signal provider nat best matches the TV service package you wil use whan the CableCARD is installed Some cable TV providers and packages may ook similar 1 you need choosing he corect isting contact your cable TV provider gue TV sonen 7 The Guide wil download program listings This may take several minutes When the dourioadis complete as indicated in the Status area select Next to return to the Windows Madia Genter Start screen Digital Cable Setup for Windows Media Center User s Guide E Before the Installer Arrives Folow the steps below before the TV installer vists your home or pickup your ableCARD to help ensure quick roubleFee CableCARD activation V Ensure you have followed stops 1 6 above and the PC is able to view the basie cable channels 1290 available in your before the instar aves 7 Make sure the installer can access CableCARD slat on the Digital Cable Tuner intemal tuners requra access to the back of the PC Therefore the system should not bein a cabinet or hard o reach piace The technician should bo able to see the LEDs onthe Digital Cable Tuner Advanced Tasks Install and Activate a CableCARD Instaling and activating CableCARD typically requires an onsite visit cable technician though you may be able o pick one up lom your cable provider s customer service center act
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