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Introduction Before You Begin Review this guide carefully to determine the most appropriate connection. Procedures for four connections are provided: 2 single-tuner connections and 2 dual-tuner connections. Refer to Chapter 3, "Media Center Setup," for information on these connection types. ✎ This guide provides the most common connections. There may be some configurations not covered in this guide. Additional optional connections, such as adding a TV to your setup or connecting the FM radio antenna, are provided in Chapter 4, "Advanced Connections (Optional)." Factors to consider in selecting a connection include ■ How often you plan to use the TV tuner. ■ The proximity to a cable/satellite signal source. ■ Existing home entertainment equipment you want to include in your setup. ■ How you want to view your TV content (on your notebook or on your TV). To fully utilize TV tuner features, your notebook should have Internet access so you can download and view TV guide listings for your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider. Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV and will not be able to schedule recordings. For more information on required and optional equipment, refer to Chapter 2, "Identifying the Hardware." 1-2 Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup
Introduction
Before You Begin
Review this guide carefully to determine the most appropriate
connection. Procedures for four connections are provided:
2 single-tuner connections and 2 dual-tuner connections. Refer
to
Chapter 3, “Media Center Setup,”
for information on these
connection types.
✎
This guide provides the most common connections. There may
be some configurations not covered in this guide.
Additional optional connections, such as adding a TV to your
setup or connecting the FM radio antenna, are provided in
Chapter 4, “Advanced Connections (Optional).”
Factors to consider in selecting a connection include
■
How often you plan to use the TV tuner.
■
The proximity to a cable/satellite signal source.
■
Existing home entertainment equipment you want to include
in your setup.
■
How you want to view your TV content (on your notebook or
on your TV).
To fully utilize TV tuner features, your notebook should have
Internet access so you can download and view TV guide listings
for your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider.
Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV
and will not be able to schedule recordings. For more information
on required and optional equipment, refer to
Chapter 2,
“Identifying the Hardware.”