Watching and recording TV in HP TouchSmart
HP TouchSmart Live TV lets you watch local TV and cable content on your PC (a TV tuner card is
required). The Live TV tile contains an electronic programming guide for the available TV stations.
You can also record TV broadcasts for later viewing.
Setting up the TV signal
1. Select Live TV, Settings, Setup, and Setup New TV Tuner & EPG.
2. Follow the instructions for setting up the TV stations available in your area.
Watching Live TV
1. Select Live TV.
2. A list of channels displays.
3. Select the channel you wish to view.
Recording Live TV
1. Select the TV program you want to record from the list of channels.
2. Press the red button on the screen to begin recording the TV program.
Setting Live TV to record a future broadcast
1. Select Live TV and then Recording.
2. Select Add New Recording.
3. Select the channel, date, and time for the program you want to record and select Set.
Watching Recorded TV programs
1. Select Live TV and then Recording.
2. View the list of recorded programs and select the one you wish to view.
For additional information about Live TV in HP TouchSmart, see
www.hp.com/supportvideos (English
only).
Media copy protection
Copying and distributing media content (such as DVDs or TV programs) might be restricted by
copyright owners. Such restrictions protect copyrighted media files from being illegally copied and
used. If you try to record a program that contains such restrictions, the following message appears:
Recording Canceled. Manual Recording cannot be recorded. Restrictions that are set by the
broadcaster and/or originator of the content prohibit recording of this program. When you record
certain music or video files, they might retain copy-protection restrictions that will prevent copying or
distribution, including technology that encrypts media content and/or limits access only to people who
have a license to play the content.
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