How to use a Computer Monitor as TV
If you are constantly working
on a computer, you can watch TV on your computer while taking a break from
work, or only watch your favorite TV program. Also, you can watch a TV program
while the computer is downloading data or busy with some CPU intensive process.
For persons staying in a small flat, space is saved when your computer also
functions as a TV.
How to use a computer monitor as TV
1. Some computer monitors like the
Samsung Sync Master 940MW include a TV tuner, which can be used to switch
between a small Picture in Picture window and a full screen TV tuner.
The TV signal cable (for cable TV)
is connected to the TV tuner.
The software program loaded for
viewing TV on the computer has to be started, to view TV programs.
Customizable program guides are usually available.
2. Some computers with Windows
Media Center,
have a TV tuner card preinstalled. For a Media Center PC, you have to select
the type of TV signal you receive (varies according to country). Some
users prefer to have 2 screens - one for working on the computer and the
other for watching TV.
3.Otherwise, you can purchase a TV tuner card and install it on the
computer. Some of the cheaper TV tuner cards purchased separately may not be
compatible with all versions of software installed on the computer, so it
is better to get a computer with a TV tuner card preinstalled.
4. A TV tuner card may be fitted in the PCI slot or USB port, so ensure that
you have a free slot or port available for installing the card. Each card
contains a receiver, demodulator, a tuner, and an analog to digital
converter which may be implemented using hardware, firmware, flash memory or
through software using the computer's CPU. TV programs can be recorded
and stored on the hard drive using a TV tuner card
5. Satellite broadcast signals can
be received by TV tuner cards with DVB reception for digital radio, television
and data signals.
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