
For more information, see Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly. If a TV tuner is not showing up on this screen, make sure that it's connected properly to your computer, and that you have the appropriate drivers installed. On the TV Signal Detection Result screen, if you see your tuner or tuners listed as expected, select Yes, configure TV with these results, and then select Next. These steps will vary depending on the type of tuner or tuners that you have, as well as the type of programming to which you subscribe. To go through the set up process again, select Yes.įollow the steps to set up your TV signal. If you see a message saying that changing the settings will affect TV recording, it means you already have a signal set up. On the Windows Media Center start screen, scroll to Tasks, select Settings, select TV, and then select Set Up TV Signal. To receive a TV signal using multiple tuners, each tuner must have a TV signal connected to it, and the signal must be the same for each tuner. This will enable you to record multiple programs simultaneously, or to watch a live program while recording another program. If your PC has more than one tuner, you can use a cable splitter to divide the TV signal, and then connect it to each tuner. If your TV signal comes from a cable TV jack in the wall or an over-the-air antenna, follow these steps to set it up in Media Center:Ĭonnect your TV signal cable to the TV-IN jack on a compatible TV tuner on your Media Center PC. However, Media Center might not be able to access both signals simultaneously. It's even possible to tune two different signal types using a hybrid TV tuner. This allows you to record shows on different channels at the same time. If you have multiple TV tuners connected to or installed in your computer, it's possible to set up multiple TV signals. Set up a digital cable signal using a digital cable tuner and a CableCARD (only available in the United States) Set up the TV signal directly from a cable TV wall jack, or from a set-top box using an IR blaster to receive basic digital cable Premium high-definition digital cable (OCUR) Note that the channels available using this method will vary depending on region, and you'll likely need to manually add some channels in Media Center in order to tune them properly. Set up the signal directly from your antenna (see the section below about scanning for signal strength) Set up the TV signal directly from a cable TV wall jack, or from a set-top box using an IR blaster

If your TV tuner supports this type of signal (Check the documentation that came with your tuner or visit the manufacturer's website to determine what type of signals your tuner is compatible with.) Here are some common TV signal scenarios that will help you determine what type of signal you have, and what type of tuner you'll need.



There are different types of TV signals available in different regions, and it's important that your TV tuner is compatible with the TV signal you're trying to connect to it. If you're new to Media Center, see Getting started with Windows Media Center to learn the ropes. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.ĭid you know that it's possible to watch and record live TV on your computer? All you need is Windows Media Center, a TV signal, and a compatible TV tuner device. Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020
