Getting Started Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Putting Your Computer Together
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
- Connecting Other Devices
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
- Adjusting the Monitor
- Setting Up a Local Area Network
- Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
- Integrated Wireless Devices
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
- Connecting a Modem
- Connecting Speakers or Microphone
- Using Speakers
- Sound Connector Types
- Connecting a Microphone
- Speaker Configurations
- Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
- Connecting Digital Audio
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
- Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
- Using TV Cables
- Audio and Video Cables
- Connecting the TV Signal Source
- Connecting the Remote Sensor
- Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
- Using Your TV as a Monitor
- Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
- Disabling the TV-out Option
- Disconnecting the TV
- Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV
- Connecting to a Standard TV
- Getting Help
- Index
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 45
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to
VCR to TV, using coaxial cable
1 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a
coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores).
2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.
3 Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR, and the other one to the TV
connector on the back of the computer.
4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on your set-top box
or satellite box. This enables the computer to change the channel on the box. See
“Connecting the Remote Sensor.”
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Setting the computer with a splitterExisting setup
A Wall
B Cable outlet
C Coaxial cable
D Set-top box/Satellite In
E Set-top box/Satellite Out
F VCR In
G VCR Out
H TV In
J Splitter In
K Splitter Out
L TV In on back of computer
M Remote control sensor cable
N Remote control sensor