How to Set Up a TV Tuner on a Comcast Box

You'll need a coaxial cable for the connection from the Comcast box to the tuner.

Connecting a Comcast cable box to a TV tuner allows you to watch cable programming on devices other than a TV, such as your computer or laptop. The tuner connects with a coaxial cable to the Comcast box and plugs into the PC or laptop with a USB cable.

Things You'll Need

• Coaxial cable
• USB cable

Instructions

1. Attach the coaxial cable from the "Out to Television" jack on the back of the Comcast box to the input jack on the TV tuner.

2. Plug in the USB cable from the other end of the tuner to a compatible device, such as a PC.

3. Load the software CD in the computer and install the programs. This typically involves clicking the on-screen buttons to advance through the installation. If prompted, restart the computer when the CD is finished.

4. Double-click the icon for the tuner on the desktop. Click the "Setup" option and follow the on-screen prompts to configure your tuner.

References

• Comcast: Setup Guide
• Microsoft: Understanding TV Signals and TV Tuners