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D Glossary composite audio/video-An audio/video transmission type that provides improved video quality over RF coaxial. Can be used instead of RF coaxial in setups that use a cable or satellite set-top box. A composite audio/video cable is provided. Digital Video Recorder-See TV tuner. dual-tuner connection-A setup in which your TV source is split into two outputs and then connected to the TV tuner. This allows you to record two live TV programs at once, or watch one live TV program and record another, on your notebook. See also single-tuner connection. FM tuner-An FM radio device integrated on the TV tuner. Allows you to listen to FM radio broadcasts on your notebook. infrared (IR) lens-A device on your set-top box that receives infrared signals from your remote. Media Center-A version of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system that is enhanced for home entertainment. Used with the HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder to enable you to watch and record television and listen to FM radio on your notebook. RF coaxial-An audio/video transmission type that provides standard video quality. RF coaxial cables are used to connect your TV source to the TV tuner. set-top box-A device that enables your television to receive cable or satellite broadcasts. In your Media Center setup, the set-top box is connected to the TV tuner to enable your notebook to receive cable or satellite broadcasts. Set-top boxes are provided by your cable or satellite service. Hardware Setup D-1

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Hardware Setup
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D
Glossary
composite audio/video
—An audio/video transmission type that
provides improved video quality over RF coaxial. Can be used
instead of RF coaxial in setups that use a cable or satellite set-top
box. A composite audio/video cable is provided.
Digital Video Recorder
—
See TV tuner.
dual-tuner connection
—A setup in which your TV source is
split into two outputs and then connected to the TV tuner. This
allows you to record two live TV programs at once, or watch one
live TV program and record another, on your notebook.
See also
single-tuner connection.
FM tuner
—An FM radio device integrated on the TV tuner.
Allows you to listen to FM radio broadcasts on your notebook.
infrared (IR) lens
—A device on your set-top box that receives
infrared signals from your remote.
Media Center
—A version of the Microsoft Windows XP
operating system that is enhanced for home entertainment. Used
with the HP Dual TV Tuner/Digital Video Recorder to enable you
to watch and record television and listen to FM radio on your
notebook.
RF coaxial
—An audio/video transmission type that provides
standard video quality. RF coaxial cables are used to connect your
TV source to the TV tuner.
set-top box
—A device that enables your television to receive
cable or satellite broadcasts. In your Media Center setup, the
set-top box is connected to the TV tuner to enable your notebook
to receive cable or satellite broadcasts. Set-top boxes are provided
by your cable or satellite service.