Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Check if your Media Center PC already has a pre-installed TV tuner. You can do this by connecting your PC to the TV signal and receiving the signal either from the antenna or the satellite TV. The tuner internal or attached externally to the PC. If it is included with your PC, it is most likely be an internal component.
Step2
Verify the connection. If a TV tuner is installed, then you should be able to receive the signal and use your PC as TV. If not, your PC will give you a message "TV tuner NOT FOUND” or “missing hardware component.”
Step3
Refer to the hardware documentation you received with the PC. If your PC was packaged with a TV tuner, it is listed in the documentation. If the Tuner is installed and you receive an error message, contact the hardware manufacturer directly or visit their Web site and search for customer service to troubleshoot.
Step4
Buy a TV tuner card either online or from a local electronics store. TV Tuner cards are available in a variety of formats. You can buy one which fits internally to the PC or an external one that is usually USB 2.0 compatible.
Step5
Install TV tuner card and enjoy the TV world of Media Center PC.