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Connecting TV Source In
ATSC high-definition TV
If your HP Digital Entertainment Center includes an
optional HDTV/SDTV Ant. In tuner card and dual NTSC
tuner card configuration, you can view and record ATSC
channels. Media Center supports over-the-air ATSC
digital TV.
Over-the-air ATSC digital TV requires a UHF/VHF
antenna (sold separately) to receive the digital signal.
Your location must be within an HDTV ATSC
broadcast area.
The ATSC high-definition DTV (Digital TV) source back
panel connector is as follows:
■ HDTV/SDTV Ant. In connected to a UHF/VHF
antenna.
See the following section for more information on HDTV.
Then see the instructions to install HDTV ATSC.
Connecting an ATSC antenna
You can attach an indoor or outdoor UHF/VHF antenna
to the HP Digital Entertainment Center to watch HDTV
ATSC through the VHF or UHF channels. A UHF/VHF
antenna receives HDTV ATSC channels, depending on
the quality (gain) of the antenna, geographic location,
and broadcast reception strength.
An internal or external roof antenna is sold separately.
You might have to reposition the antenna for best
reception. Position the antenna based on the following
general criteria:
■ Higher; the ideal position is above the roofline.
■ Closer to or facing the broadcast tower.
■ Larger for stronger signals.
■ Outdoor for less interference.
Refer to http://www.antennaweb.org for more
information about:
■ The channels available in your area. The channels
may be color coded by zone.
■ Selecting the kind of antenna you need depending
on the channels you want to receive. Match your
antenna to your zone.
■ The direction to point your antenna.
■ Positioning an HDTV antenna for best reception.
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You can also attach an internal or external
roof VHF antenna to the HP Digital
Entertainment Center to watch NTSC
channels.