Here is a chart which shows some of the things you need to know about each type of connection
Connecting to an over-the-air antenna |
Cable or satellite TV set top box |
Cable or satellite TV set top box |
Connecting to a cable TV wire from the wall (Digital QAM) |
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| Which type of TV can this connection be used with? | Over-the-air digital TV | Cable or satellite TV set top box |
Cable or satellite TV set top box |
Cable TV direct connection |
| What types of video do I select when scanning for channels in the WinTV application (Device Setup Wizard)? | Digital ATSC | Analog TV (cable/antenna) | External inputs (S-Video or Composite video) |
Digital QAM or Analog TV (if available in your WinTV tuner) |
| What remote control do I use to change channels? | WinTV remote control | Remote control from your set top box | Remote control from your set top box |
WinTV remote control |
| Notes | You can use a roof top antenna for best reception. | Most set top boxes allow you to switch to Channel 3 or 4. When you scan with WinTV, it will pick up the TV signal on the correct channel. Some satellite receivers use channels 60, 70 or 73. But when you scan for Analog TV channels, WinTV will pick up whatever channel is being used by your set top box. |
Most set top boxes have A/V connections on the back, which can go into the WinTV's A/V input. |
Some cable TV networks transmit analog TV channels, so we recommend scanning for both Clear QAM and analog TV. Not all cable TV networks transmit clear QAM. Check with your local cable TV operator for the availability of clear QAM in your area. |