Problem: Windows media Center Configuration connection to the digital cable box.

I have HP Pavilion Elite with Windows Home Premium.  How do I get the library to accept the signal from the digital decoder (without additional I.R.).  The signal passes through fine using the S-video input, change channel with the cable, but 'Set up' box control requires I connect "I.R. Blaster (?) covering the cable box sensor which then beats command of other devices (television, etc.) using the cable box.

Hi M.G.Nichols1945,

What is the exact message that you receive?

You can follow the steps mentioned below to setup windows media Center without using hardware IR (infrared):

1. open Windows Media Center and go to tasks > settings > TV > Setup TV Signal

2. click on Yes to the question that appears.

3. click on the default settings in the wizard until you get to the option where it asks if you want to configure your signal automatically or manually.

4 choose think I will manually configure my TV Signal

5. Select antenna; Choose analog only antenna after you go through this return to TV settings and click Finish.

6. now, you should have your installation center media without the use of IR material. You must use the cable box to change channels

You can follow the instructions of the manufacturer of your computer to set up your Digital Cable Ready tuner. So that the Digital Cable Ready tuner receive cable content, your computer must be a specially identified Digital Cable Ready computer.

For more information, see the link below:

Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-a-TV-signal-in-Windows-Media-Center

TV on your computer: understanding signals TV and TV tuners
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/TV-on-your-computer-understanding-TV-signals-and-TV-tuners

Solve problems with watching TV on your computer
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-watching-TV-on-your-computer

Thank you, and in what concerns:

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