VIDEOWONDER CARDBUS DUAL - Video expansion card GENUIS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VIDEOWONDER CARDBUS DUAL GENUIS

Thank you for choosing the VideoWonder CardBus Dual TV tuner and video capture card. This product turns your PC into a powerful desktop multimedia system quickly and easily. Capture video and still images and experience real-time MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 recording. Watch both digital TV and analog TV or video at the same time, on the same screen! The VideoWonder CardBus Dual provides you with a high quality TV viewing experience with true stereo sound!

Watch both Digital TV and Analog TV or video simultaneously S-Video/composite video inputs for playing VCD, DVD or V8. Bundle fantastic software-DVD Moviefactory and Ulead ToolBox2 Support PIP (Picture in Picture) function Support real-time recording from Digital TV, Analog TV, and Analog inputs like VCD, DVD, or V8 Watch TV in a resizable window or full-screen Support Time Shifting function Capture still images from TV and be a wallpaper on desktop Listen to Free-to-air DVB radio

1.3 Package Contents

When removing the contents of the package, please inspect all items to ensure no damage was sustained during shipping. The following items should be included in the package: VideoWonder CardBus Dual Portable Antenna NTSC connection adapter (x 2) æ

1.4 System Requirements

To successfully use the VideoWonder CardBus Dual solution, please ensure that your system meets the following requirements: + Pentium® II 1.0 GHz or faster PC + MPEG-1 real-time encoding (analog): PIII® 1.0GHz + MPEG-2 real-time encoding (analog/digital): P4° 1.6GHz + DVD real-time encoding (analog/digital): P4° 2GHz higher 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM recommended CD-ROM or DVD drive 100 MB available hard disk space for installation TV antenna or TV cable for analog TV TV antenna or portable Digital terrestrial antenna(included in package) for digital °_ Windows® 2000(Service Pack 4) or Windows® XP (Service Pack 1)

2. Input & Output Connections

The VideoWonder CardBus Dual supports S-Video, Composite and Analog TV input. See the diagram below for connection details.

AV Cable: Connect the AV Cable to the 9-pin connector of the VideoWonder CardBus Dual S-Video: S-Video input for external devices like VCRSs or camcorders Audio (L): Connects to the left audio channel of an external audio device Audio (R): Connects to the right audio channel of an external audio device Video In: Composite video input for external devices like VCRSs or camcorders Digital TV Antenna: Connects to your home or room antenna or portable antenna for Digital Terrestrial TV TV Antenna: Connects to your home antenna or cable for Analog TV

You can use a home TV antenna or the packaged portable antenna for digital TV reception to connect the digital TV input to the VideoWonder CardBus Dual. Or, you can use a home TV antenna, cable TV line, or another source for your analog TV input. If you use a home TV antenna for both digital and analog TV reception, you may need to use a signal splitter to connect to the VideoWonder CardBus Dual. ———— Digital TV input ————— Analog TV input

The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring the card, accessories and software.

3.1 Software installation

e First, make sure that Windows® XP (Service Pack 1) or Windows® 2000 (Service pack 4) is installed in your system. If you are not sure what version of Windows you have, just click the right button of your mouse on “my computer” folder and select “Properties” to see the version. If your PC is not Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows® XP (Service Pack 1), please go to “Start” in the menu bar and choose “ Programs”, then click “ Windows Update” to upgrade your Windows version of Service Pack 4 for Windows® 2000 or Service Pack 1 for Windows® XP using the Internet. aix General | Network Ideniicaton | Hardhuare | User Profiles | Advanced | This is an example for checking the version of : Windows 2000. Fegsteredtor

Before installing your VideWonder CardBus Dual, it is necessary to install DirectX

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Click on DirectX and follow the prompts to install DirectX. After the installation is completed, shut down the computer.

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3.4 Installation of DTV

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3.5 Installation of DVD MovieFactory

If you want to edit the TV program you recorded, please install the DVD MovieFactory. This software is included so you can edit and burn your own DVDs. If you do not want to install it, please skip this step. To install it, click on DVD MovieFactory and follow the prompts. When asked for the CD-key, you can find it on the envelope of your installation CD. Genie Ÿ VideoWonder CardBus Dual Vestes Dapta Teneur an Antogue Tics Canet

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10. Swap main and second window (In PIP mode)

12. Toggjle full screen/windowed viewing mode

Before you can watch digital TV, you have to scan for available channels in your area. On the Menu Bar, click on Tool, then click on Scan. You can also click on the Scan button on the left side of the screen. Burst a Re Genius DIV (VideoWonäer CardBus Dual) D lux Lou [ren sl em nu Ceres Eee Orion Bus;

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Select Auto Scan, then select your country from the drop-down box and click Scan. Channel Scan € Auto Scan Location F1 Australia Europe Taiwan During an Auto Scan, you will see a box showing you the progress of the scan.

You can also enter a frequency manually. Type in the Frequency in kHz, select the modulation, for DVBT,16QAM or 64QAM is usually correct, and then click “Scan”. © Transponder Scan Frequency [kHz] 533000

Channels found will be displayed in the window, with information about their TID, SID, Video PID and Audio PID. Here you can save your frequency list (Save as.) or import one (Import). You can also remove channels from the channel list by selecting the channel and clicking Delete. Deutsche Welle “ Scan E Deutsche Welle « TV5 ASIA RAI International TVE Delete NN LEE ]

4.3 Scanning and editing channels (Analogue type)

When in Analogue TV mode, choosing Tool then Scan or clicking on the Scan button will open up the following screen. FI]

ÉSRSSESSSRSRSSS Here, click on the Scan button to automatically scan all channels for availability and remove any bad channels. You can also change your Country to set your TV Standard, or you can change your TV Standard directly by using the dropdown boxes. You can also change the Input Type to designate whether you use an home antenna (Air) or cable TV (Cable). You can also edit your channel list by using the checkboxes next to the channel name - unchecked channels will be hidden from the channel list. (You will still be able to switch to the channel by typing in the channel number) Click on the name of the channel to edit the name that will appear in your channel list. You can also click on the Audio Format of the channel to choose between MONO or STEREO sound (when

4.4 Choosing your source

VideoWonder CardBus Dual is not limited to digital TV reception — you can also view analog sources at the same time. On the left side of the main interface, you will find buttons that let you access different sources. Switches to Analog TV reception

Ain Switches to an external device connected to the composite video input 5</ideo | Switches to an external device connected to the S-Video input Switches to Digital Terrestrial TV (selected by default) PIP Turns on and off PIP (Picture in Picture) Mode, which lets you watch both digital TV and an analog source at the same time TYMIN | Turns on and off Twin Mode, which lets you watch digital TV and an analog source side by side Brings up the Scan Settings dialog Play Enters Play Mode, and lets you view snapshots you have taken and watch video you have captured Swaps video between the main window and second window (in PIP mode)

On the right side of the interface is the channel list. Here you will see available channels for Digital TV if you are in DVB mode, and analogue TV channels if you are in analogue TV mode. Simply click on a channel to switch to it, or press the T or 4 arrow keys on keyboard to switch channels. In DVB mode, you can 1 select DVB Radio

At the bottom of the interface is the volume bar. Click on the bar to set the volume to that level, or press the + or — arrow keys on keyboard to decrease or increase the volume. Click on the speaker icon to mute the audio.

To access the Setting window, on the menu bar, click on Tools -> Setting. Depending on your current source, there will be different settings available to you. Re Genius DTY (Wideo Wonder CardBus Dual)

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Here you can change the directory used for saved files. Either type in the path, or click “Browse”, go to the folder you want, and click OK. You can also choose to always have the DTV window on top of other applications by checking “Always on top”. setting x Directe | Schrdide Recording | DB Sotir | TV Set | = WoknaDiedog Es CD) 1 élmas on top Cancel &

5.1.2 Schedule Recording

Here you find programs scheduled to be recorded. Please refer to Chapter 7.3 for a description how to use Scheduled Recording. Setting &) Directory Schedule Recording love Seting | TV Setina | Schedule Table Stat... [ Program Name [Record Time [File Name _ | Duration Add Delete < > Edit cas

Some countries use a different bandwidth setting for scanning their frequencies. In general, most countries have a bandwidth of 6 MHz (for Taiwan), 7MHZz (for Australia), and 7/ 8 MHz (for European countries). Here, you can choose the setting that matches your country. In case you are in a country that uses 6 MHZ Bandwidth, like Taiwan, for example, select the entry with 6M. After this, you will need to restart your computer. B Ed

Here you can adjust some analog TV settings. Select your country and TV standard to get proper reception in your area. You can also select whether to receive Mono or Stereo for the currently selected channel, and what Language you wish to receive for multi-language broadcasts when available Setting, (3 Directory | Scheduie Recording | DVB Seting TV Seting | County Code Language Couty Name: (EE -| C° Language À C Lergu TV Standard RES C° Language C Stendat [Stendadmn = Car

If you want to use TV, AV-in, or S-Video function, please see the following options:

5.2.1 Display Settings

Output Size: Here you can specify the display size of the analog source. Data Format: Here you can choose the data format to display video in. + Color: Customize here the Color of the display characteristics like Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness. Clicking on “Default” will put the settings back to the factory default.

Record Settings let you adjust how you record files from the AV-in and S-Video sources. Record - MPEG: Here you can define whether you want to record at Good, Better or Best quality according to predefined settings. When you choose Customized, you can make a custom setting to record with. You can choose between the following formats: ° _ NTSC or PAL MPEG:-1 +. NTSC or PAL VCD Dial Record | Deco | Schedue ecouing | DVE Setira] TV Sans] 7 °_ NTSC or PAL MPEG-2 n— + _ NTSC or PAL SVCD °_ NTSC or PAL DVD Feu Bat 6 Ba C Bates

The Profiles. - Button is also available when Customized is selected, and it opens the following screen: Here you can Create a new profile, Modify an existing one, Duplicate a profile, and Remove one or all of the existing profiles. Create Profile General: NTSC_VCD NTSC_MPEG2 NTSC_SVCD NTSC_DVD PAL_MPEG

Modify Duplicate Remove_| me Th Here, enter a name for the profile, and a comment to help identify it. Select MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 to use with the profile. Video Setting General | System | Video | Audio | Name Profile 10] Comment Mode © MPEG: C MPEG2

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Audio: Here you can choose the Bit Rate, Sample Rate, and how many Channels to use for recorded audio. (1=mono, 2=stereo) General | System] Video Audio | Static Bit Rate Sample Rate ok Cancel Record — SYSTEM By selecting SYSTEM in the Record Setting window, you can access the codecs already installed in your system. Depending on the codec, you can access the properties of the codec, and modify their settings by clicking on the Property button. (not available with all codecs) Setting [£a] Display Record | Directory | Schedule Recording | DVB Seting| TV Seting |

6.PIP (Picture-In-Picture) The PIP function can be accessed from the toolbar on the left. When you click on the PIP Button, you will see a second live stream at the bottom right. When you are in PIP-Mode, you can switch between analogue TV, S-Video, and AV in sources, depending on which connection you want to view in the second window. ww oo] About

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Clicking on the Swap button will swap the main and second windows, so digital TV will be in the second window and your analogue source will be in the main window when you are watching both Analogue TV and Digital TV 6 loïe) DOME, ©,2200009 : To end PIP mode, click on the PIP button again to return to normal viewing. Note: You cannot use Time Shifting or record when in PIP mode.

7.1 The Recording Button

By clicking the record button, you can record video displayed in the main window. When recording video, then you will see + REC above the play controls.

In DVB-T mode, you can record the pure MPEG-2 Audio and Video signal. In analogue mode (S-Video or AV-In), you can record the signal in the format that you have specified in Record Settings. (Chapter 5.2.2). In both modes, recorded files will be saved to the working directory, which can be specified in Directory Settings. (Chapter 5.1.1 and Chapter 5.2.3). You can watch the movies you have recorded by entering Play Mode. (Chapter 7.5). During recording, you cannot change channels or change video sources.

When you are done recording, click the Stop button (see the circle on the above window)

With the Time Shifting function, you can pause live TV, leave, and come back and watch your program right where you left it. You also can fast forward past commercials, or rewind to see a particular scene again. To begin Time Shifting, simply click the Time Shifting button. The Time Shifting button will turn into a Pause/Play button, letting you to pause the video. Clicking it again to begin playback right where you left it. You will see a green bar at the bottom of the screen, with a slider that shows your current position.

You can rewind or fast forward by using the buttons at the left and right side of the bar, or by dragging the slider left and right. WOC. C0 You can also click on the Skip to Beginning button to go to the beginning of the Time Shifting file, and click on Skip to End to move back to what is currently showing. Sont When you want to stop Time Shifting, click on the Stop button. You cannot change channels or video sources while Time Shifting.

7.3 Schedule Recording

You can access Schedule Recording from the Settings Menu as described in Chapter

5.1.2 and Chapter 5.2.4.

Here you can see a list of items scheduled to record. By clicking on the Add Button, you are able to add a new scheduled recording, the Delete button cancels the highlighted scheduled recording and the Edit button lets you change the settings of a scheduled recording. Dis Sehdde Recodr | DV Sao] TS SeradueTae Si. Prgantiane Fed — ÎFieteme [ouai The Add and Edit buttons open the following menu:

Schedule Setting, & Source: T + Channel: = Start Time : 021318 A Duration : ins. File Name : First, select the Schedule Type from the right side of the screen. Click “One time” if this is a one-time only recording. To make a weekly recording, click on the days you want the program to record on. Select the Source you want to record from, then the Channel if you are recording from a TV source. Select the Date if this is a one time recording. Enter the Start Time and Duration of the program you want to record. Finally, enter a File Name for the recorded file — if this is a weekly recording, a number will be added to this name for each recording. (Example: FileName01.mpg, FileName02.mpg, etc.) Click on the Add button to finish scheduling the recording.

You can take still image snapshots of video and save them to your hard drive. To take a snapshot, click on the “Snapshot” button, and the current video image will be saved to your hard drive in the working directory specified in Directory Settings. (Chapter 5.1.1 and Chapter 5.2.3) You can see the snapshots you have taken by entering Play Mode. (Chapter 7.5) O==— Q

You can see the files you have already recorded or the images that you captured by clicking on “Play” on the left side of the interface. Here you can select the file you wish to view on the right, and it will display in the main window. If the file is an image, it will be displayed. If the file is a movie clip, it will begin to play. You can pause/play or stop the movie using the Pause/Play and Stop buttons at the bottom of the interface.