PCTV DUAL DVB-T PRO PCI - TV tuner card PINNACLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCTV DUAL DVB-T PRO PCI PINNACLE

PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Hardware GB February 2006 © Pinnacle Systems GmbH 2006 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transferred to other media without explicit written permission from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany. AI brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Pinnacle Systems GmbH has written this manual to the best of its knowledge, but does not guarantee that the programs/systems will fulfill the users’ intended applications. The feature descriptions are not to be understood as a warranty. Pinnacle Systems GmbH retains the right to make alterations to the contents of this manual without obligation to inform third parties. All quotes, sales, supply and manufacturing contracts from Pinnacle Systems GmbE, including consulting, installation and other contractual services are subject exclusively to the General Sales and Delivery Terms of Pinnacle Systems GmbH.

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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI! The PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI gives you two DVB-T tuners on a single PCI card - and you only need one antenna for it. Depending on the software you are using, this means you can watch or record two channels simultaneously. DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting T'errestrial), digital terrestrial TV, offers a wide selection of channels with excellent image and sound quality, without requiring a satellite dish or 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 DV B-T can be found on the Internet, for example, at www.dvb.org or www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to www.dba.org.au. And now have fun with your PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI!

Remote control with batteries and receiver cable (images are samples) PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Quick Start Guide PDF files on CD-ROM: user manual, hardware operating instructions, remote control operating instructions Q Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.

System Requirements Your system must fulfill the following requirements if you want to guarantee proper PCTV Sat Pro PCI function: Operating System Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition 2005) with the latest service pack Processor Minimum: Pentium IV with 2 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP Recommended: Pentium IV with 2.8 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64 Working Memory Minimum: 256 MB RAM Recommended: 512 MB RAM Hard Disk Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB free disk space Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB free disk space Graphics Card Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card Sound Card Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible sound card Expansion Slot PCI 2.3 compatible expansion slot CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Recommended: CD or DVD recorder

For Your Own Safety Q If you purchased your PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI together with a PC and it is already installed, skip the next few sections and continue with the section "Connecting the Equipment". In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI and computer system, note the following before installing any hardware: "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.

Hardware Installation Preparing for Installation Q Y ou will need a screwdriver to install your hardware. “ Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the casing of your PC. " _ Tum off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect computer from the power supply and all necessary components. "__Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover. "Select a free PCI slot. Remove the slot cover on the back panel of the computer. Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place.

PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Hardware Installation "Insert the card into the available PCI slot. Hold it firmly on the upper edge and ease it down into the slot by applying even pressure at both ends. Press down on the upper edge until the card fits securely in the slot. “If you cannot easily insert the card into the slot, do not use force because this can bend and damage 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 back onto your computer and reconnect the peripherals and the power supply.

Connecting the Equipment to motherboard for auto wake-up (internal, optional) from PC power switch Je.

Tips on Positioning the Antenna For optimal digital terrestrial TV reception, please observe the following instructions: "Connect to a roof antenna if one is available. “If you wish to use the indoor antenna, it should be located as near as possible to a window. "_ Wherever possible, point the antenna towards the nearest transmitter. " Try to position an indoor antenna as high as possible (for example, on top of a cupboard). " _ Anindoor antenna should not be located near a computer monitor, television or similar equipment. "Make sure you 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, activate the antenna power supply in the "Settings" menu of the Pinnacle Media Center application. "Only double-shielded antenna cable should be used.

Technical Data Bus System " PCIRev.23 TV Tuner " 2x Microtune MT2060 The frequency range is 48 - 860 MHz (VHF and UHF). DVB-T Demodulator " 2x Zarink ZL10353 " 16.64QAM, QPSK " 6,7,8 MHz bandwidth " UHF,VHF TV Format " DVB-T Remote Input Terminal "2.5 mm jack plug for connecting the optional receiver cable included in the package