Tuning External Receivers

After connecting your external receiver and PC as outlined in Connecting Broadcast Source, you must establish a second "tuning" connection between these two pieces of hardware that allow Beyond TV to tune to the channels available from your external receiver. Use one of the following methods:

Note: Be sure to select the appropriate cable to establish this connection. Cable and port types vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Cables for the most common external receivers are available at store.snapstream.com.

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Establish a wireless line-of-sight, infrared (IR) connection between your PC and external receiver. In order to use this option, you must purchase an additional piece of hardware called an "IR Blaster" that connects to your PC and points toward your external receiver. Two popular IR Blasters are the USB-UIRT and the ACTiSYS IR200L (UNSUPPORTED).

IMPORTANT NOTE: SnapStream will not provide support for the ACTiSYS IR200L. In-house testing has shown it works well with many receivers, but not at all with others.

USB Infrared Connection

Beyond TV Computer External Receiver Box   USB Port External Receiver Port USB Plug External IR blaster

Serial Port Infrared Connection

Beyond TV Computer External Receiver Box PC Port External Receiver Port PC Plug External IR blaster

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Establish a wired connection between your PC and external receiver using a serial cable that connects each piece of hardware.

Serial Port to Serial Port Connection

This type of connection is common for Sony receivers and can be used for some older RCA receivers.

Beyond TV Computer External Receiver Box

PC Port External Receiver Port PC Plug External Receiver Plug

Serial Port to RJ-11 Port Connection

This type of connection is common when using newer, "Fifth and Sixth" generation RCA receivers.

Beyond TV Computer External Receiver Box

PC Port External Receiver Port Cable Plug that connects to PC Cable Plug that connects to external receiver