PCTV 3010IX - TV Card PINNACLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCTV 3010IX PINNACLE

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Table of Contents

Introduction. 1

Package Contents 2

Recommended System Requirements 3

For Your Own Safety. 4

Hardware Installation 5

Preparing Installation 5

Using PCTV 3010iX Hardware 6

After Installation. 6

Connecting the Equipment. 7

Tips on Positioning the Antenna 8

Technical Data 9

Declaration of conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 22............11

Notes

Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a PCTV 3010iX!

PCTV 3010iX is a PCI Express dual hybrid tuner card. It allows you to receive digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T), analog TV and FM radio. Depending on the antenna signals connected and the software you are using, you can freely choose the two channels to be received/recorded at the same time:

2 DVB-T channels (TV or radio) or
1 analog channel (TV or radio) plus 1 DVB-T channel (TV or radio) or
2 analog channels (TV or radio).

Plus, you can use the analog video input, for example, to digitize your old video cassettes.

DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial), digital terrestrial TV, offers a wide selection of channels with excellent image and sound quality, without the need of a satellite dish or a cable connection.

Additional services planned for the future include digital radio, interactive TV, and IP data reception. Some of these services are already available in selected areas. More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet, for example, at www.dvb.org.

And now have fun with your PCTV 3010iX!

Package Contents

PCTV 3010iX card (illustration is a sample)

Video adapter

Installation CD

PDF files on CD-ROM: User Manual, hardware operating instructions, remote control operating instructions

Remote control with batteries and receiver cable (illustrations are samples)

Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.

Recommended System Requirements

Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order for your PCTV 3010iX to function smoothly:

Bus System

PCI Express Rev. 3.0

Processor

Pentium D with 3.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 4800

Working memory

512 MB RAM

Hard disk

U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB free disk space

Graphics card

DirectX 9-compatible graphics card

Sound card

DirectX 9-compatible sound card

CD-/DVD burner

Operating system

Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition 2005) with the latest Service Pack

If you purchased your PCTV 3010iX together with a PC and it is already installed, skip the next few chapters and continue with the chapter "Connecting the Equipment".

In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new PCTV 3010iX and computer system, note the following:

• Computer components are sensitive to static charge. Divert any electrostatic charge from your body before touching the components with your hands or any tools.
• Before opening the computer, make sure that the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet.

Preparing Installation

The only tool you need for the installation is a screwdriver.

• Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the casing of your PC.
• Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the computer from the power supply and all necessary components.
• Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover.
• Select a free PCI Express slot. Remove the slot cover at the back of the computer. Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place.

Using PCTV 3010iX Hardware

• Insert the card into the PCI Express slot. To do so, hold the card at the top and push it down into the slot while applying even pressure at both ends. Press down on the upper edge so that the card fits firmly in the slot.

• If you cannot easily insert the card into the slot, do not use force since this may bend the contact springs on the socket connector. Instead, remove the card and try to insert it again.

After Installation

• After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket firmly on the back of the computer.
• Now place the cover onto your computer and connect the peripheral devices.

Tips on Positioning the Antenna

Take note of the following in order to achieve the best possible digital television reception:

• Wherever possible, place the antenna in the direction of the nearest transmitter.
  If you use an indoor antenna, position it near a window, if possible.
• Try to position any indoor antenna as high as possible (for example, on top of a cupboard).
• An indoor antenna should not be located near a computer monitor, television or the like.
• Make certain to have the proper polarization if you use an active flat antenna (if you are not certain, you can find out whether the antenna should have a transverse or upright position by trial and error).
• For active antennas without a separate power supply, please use the Antenna input 1 and activate the antenna power supply.
• Only double-shielded antenna cable should be used.

Bus System

PCI Express Rev. 3.0

Video Decoder / Analog Demodulator / PCI Express Controller

Philips SAA7162

TV Tuner

• 2 x Philips TDA 8275A The frequency range is 45,75 to 863,25 MHz.

DVB-T Demodulator

2 x Philips TDA 10046A

16,64 QAM, QPSK
6,7,8 MHz bandwidth
UHF, VHF

Supported Formats

DVB-T
PAL/SECAM/NTSC
FM Radio

Antenna Input Terminals

Two 75 Ohm IEC
- Both antenna input terminals are randomly usable
The Antenna Input 1 provides power for DVB-T antenna

Video Input Terminals

• Mini-DIN 7-pole for S-Video or Composite Video (Cinch via adapter)
  Internal Connector

Audio Connectors

• Internal audio output terminal (to the sound card) via a 4-pole connector
• Internal audio input terminal via a 4-pole connector

Additional Connectors

• IR remote connector to attach optional IR receiver cable
• Wake-Up connector

Sensitivity

DVB-T: minimum -86 dBm
- Analog: minimum 30 dBu

Analog Quality

• Minimum SN 41 dB @ 60 dBμ

CE

Declaration of conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 22

Nr./No 1.00

Anbieter / Supplier :

Anschrift / Address :

Produkt / Product :

Pinnacle Systems GmbH

Frankfurter Strasse 3c

38122 Braunschweig, Germany

PCTV 3010iX

This certification is based on: Test report(s) generated by EMI-test laboratory

Braunschweig, 26. Oktober 2005 / October 26th, 2005

Director Engineering