How to Hook Up a Converter Box to a Computer and a PS3

Connect Converter Box to Computer

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  Load the installation disc that came with the TV tuner device into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Wait for the installation wizard to load. Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions to install the tuner's drivers on the computer. This step needs to be done only once.

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  Plug the TV tuner into an unused USB slot on the computer.

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  Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the TV tuner's RF terminal. Connect the other end of this cable to the RF "TV" output terminal on the back of the converter box.

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  Connect the TV antenna's coaxial cable to the converter box's RF "Antenna" input terminal

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  Use the Windows Media Center application, which comes pre-installed on Windows 7, to record TV programs from the converter box onto your computer's hard drive. Refer to the application's Help instructions if you are uncertain how to do this.

Connect PS3 to Home Network

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  Connect your wireless router to your modem and the main computer in your home network if you have not already done so. Obtain the network name (SSID) security key and security type (WEP or WPA) for your home network. Refer to the router's instruction manual if you are uncertain how to do this.

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  Turn on the PS3 and TV. Use the arrow keys on the PS3 controller to go to the "Settings" menu. Highlight "Network Settings." Press the "X" key to select it.

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  Go to "Internet Connection." Select "Enabled." Select "Internet Connection Settings." Select the "Easy" setting method. Select the "Wireless" connection method. Select "Scan."

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  Select the name of your home network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. Press the "X" key to confirm.

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  Select the security type used by your home network. Enter your network security key. Press "Start" to close the PS3's on-screen keyboard. Press the right arrow key to continue. Press the "X" key to save your network settings. Press "X" again to test your network settings. If the PS3 is successfully connected to your home network, "Succeeded" is displayed in the test results.

Send Video from Computer to PS3

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  Turn on your PS3.

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  Launch the Windows Media Player 11 application on your computer. Open the "Library" drop-down menu and select "Media Sharing." Check the box next to "Share my media." Click on your PS3 in the device list. Click "Allow."

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  Go to the "Settings" menu on the PS3. Select "Network Settings." Go to "Media Server Connection." Select "Enable."

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  Navigate to the "Video" menu. Select "Search for Media Servers." Select your computer. The video files saved on your computer using Windows Media Center should now be accessible on your PS3. Browse to find the video you want to view. Select the video. The content is streamed from your computer to your PS3.