You can also check the signal strength for each channel, and turn off channels that aren't receiving a strong signal. Select Scan for More Channels , and then follow the instructions. Media Center will look for additional channels that might be available for your TV tuner.
Media Center will scan each channel individually and display its signal strength. On the Adjust Digital TV Antenna and Choose Channels screen, you can clear the check box next to channels with little or no signal so they won't show up in the Guide.
Note: When Media Center appears finished scanning for more channels, it might still be working in the background. If you didn't see the channels you were expecting during this scan, it's best to wait about 15 minutes before trying the scan again.
Many cable or satellite subscribers have a cable box sometimes referred to as a set-top box or satellite receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers can include channels that are either standard or high definition. In Media Center, a digital high-definition signal that is transmitted through one of these boxes will be converted to an analog standard-definition signal. Connect the cable from the cable source wall jack to the cable input jack on the cable box or satellite receiver.
If you have two cable boxes or two satellite receivers that you want to use with Media Center, you can use a splitter to divide the TV signal from the wall jack to the boxes. Each cable box or satellite receiver must have a TV signal connected to the cable input jack.
Connect an IR blaster to your computer and your set-top box. For more information, see the documentation that came with your IR blaster. Follow the steps to connect a TV signal, depending on the type of tuner or tuners that the cable is connected to, as well as the type of programming to which you subscribe. If you have a digital cable service from your local cable provider, and you own a specially certified PC known as a Digital Cable Ready computer, you may be able to watch and record digital cable TV in Media Center.
To do this you'll need a couple things: a digital cable tuner , which is a device that comes with most Digital Cable Ready computers, and a CableCARD , which is a device that must be inserted into your digital cable tuner to allow it to receive digital cable. A CableCARD serves as a replacement for a digital set-top box, and can only be obtained from a participating digital cable provider. With the proper CableCARD inserted into a compatible digital cable tuner, you can watch digital cable channels both standard and high definition that are available by subscription from your cable provider.
It's recommended that you work with a cable technician from your service provider to set up a digital cable tuner and signal. Many of the steps below should be performed by them.
If you have a Digital Cable Ready computer, follow the instructions from your computer manufacturer to set up your digital cable tuner. You'll need these numbers for the activation process in step 7.
This step is usually performed by a technician from your digital cable provider. Best Gaming Laptops. Best Smart Displays. Best Home Security Systems. Best External Solid State Drives. Best Portable Chargers. Best Phone Chargers. Best Wi-Fi Range Extenders. Best Oculus Quest 2 Accessories. Best iPad Air Cases. Awesome PC Accessories. Best Linux Laptops. Best Wireless iPhone Earbuds.
Best Bluetooth Trackers. Best eReaders. Best VPN. Browse All News Articles. Windows 11 Uninstall Clock. Make sure all computers are turned on and connected to the network. Album information or cover art may not display in Windows Media Center because the album information and cover art was not available when you copied the album to your computer. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet when copying albums to your computer. Then, try to download available information about the album, including the cover art, by using Windows Media Player.
Sometimes album cover art may not display because it is in an unsupported file format. You can use Windows Media Player to download another cover art image in a different file format.
You can also download the appropriate codec for that file format In Windows Media Player, select Tools , select Download , and then select Download plug-ins. To go to Windows Media Player, do the following:. In Windows Media Center, select Minimize. Select Start on the taskbar, and then select Windows Media Player. If you get a codec error when playing an audio file, try opening the file in Windows Media Player.
If you have configured Windows Media Player to automatically download codecs and the correct codec is available, the codec will be downloaded when you try to open the audio file in Windows Media Player. You must be connected to the Internet to download the codec. To use Windows Media Player to do this, do the following:. On the Tools menu, select Download , and then select Download plug-ins. Check whether the sound has been muted.
You can return to Media Library any time:. A TV tuner is a hardware device that you can connect to your computer through an internal expansion slot or an external expansion port, such as a USB port. All of your digital music, photos, and home movies—as well as a variety of online media—will be only a few clicks away. Windows 7 More Tips: You can also use a mouse to open Media Center. Need more help? Join the discussion.
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