Toshiba Qosmio G40 - Manual (Page 159)

User’s Manual 8-15
Qosmio G40
Settings for connecting an external video device, the set-top box
or other external device
When connecting an external video device, the set-top box or other analog
device to the computer S-VIDEO or AV-IN ports, check the TOSHIBA TV
Tuner item on the “TV Signal screen” configuration screen in Media Center,
and uncheck the TOSHIBA TV Tuner w/o AV-in item.
Refer to the Connecting the set-top box for set-top box connection
methods.
Refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , when connecting an analog video
camera, video deck, or other external video device.
Connecting the Video devices
This section explains configuration methods for connecting the video
devices.
Connecting the VIDEO-IN port
This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or
video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device. Imported
video can be edited or written to a DVD disc.
1. Insert one end of the VIDEO-IN cable into the VIDEO-IN port of your
computer.
Connecting the VIDEO-IN port
2. Insert the other end of the VIDEO-IN cable into the output port of the
analog device you wish to connect.
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Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when an
external video device is connected and the above settings are made.
Once the external video device is disconnected, simultaneous
reception and recording can again be used by following the instructions
in
Configuring 2 tuners to receive simultaneously .
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Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when the
set-top box is connected and the above settings are made.
VIDEO-IN port
VIDEO-IN cable