CTVDIGUSB2 - Digital decoder CONCEPTRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB DVB-T Digital TV Tuner
Brand	Conceptronic
Model	CTVDIGUSB2
Dimensions	Approx. 8 x 3 x 1 cm (dongle)
Weight	Approx. 30 g
Power	Via USB port (5V DC)
Interface	USB 2.0
Reception	DVB-T (Terrestrial Digital TV)
Included Antenna	Magnetic DVB-T Antenna
Remote Control	Yes, with CR2025 battery
Provided Software	ArcSoft TotalMedia 3.5
Main Functions	Watch digital TV, digital radio, recording, time shifting, screenshot, EPG guide
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 7, Vista
Care and Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning, use a soft dry cloth, avoid liquids
Safety	Use only with compliant USB ports, do not expose to moisture
Spare Parts and Repairability	Not user-serviceable, contact Conceptronic support for replacement
General Information	Turns a PC into a digital TV, compatible with free-to-air DTT channels

Frequently Asked Questions - CTVDIGUSB2 CONCEPTRONIC

How to install the USB DVB-T receiver on my computer?

Connect the antenna to the receiver, then plug the receiver into a free USB port. Insert the CD-ROM and follow the installation wizard. You will need to install the receiver drivers, the remote control drivers, and then the ArcSoft TotalMedia software.

Where can I find the license code for TotalMedia software?

The license code is on the CD-ROM sleeve provided with the product. Enter this code when installing TotalMedia.

How to search for TV channels after installation?

Launch TotalMedia, select the TV option, then follow the TV signal wizard. Choose your region and click Start to begin scanning for channels. Detected channels will appear in the list.

Can I record programs with this receiver?

Yes, you can record programs by pressing the Rec button on the remote control or via TotalMedia software. Use the Time Shifting function to pause and resume live broadcast.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

Check that the CR2025 battery is installed and that the plastic tab has been removed. Make sure the remote control drivers are installed correctly. Try moving the remote closer to the receiver.

How to use the remote control with TotalMedia?

The remote control allows you to navigate the software: arrow keys to move, Enter to confirm, CH+/- to change channels, Rec to record, etc. Refer to the key table in the manual.

Is the receiver compatible with Windows 10?

The manual mentions compatibility with Windows 7 and Vista. Under Windows 10, drivers may not be certified. You can try installing drivers in compatibility mode or look for updates on the Conceptronic website.

What if TotalMedia software does not detect any channels?

Check that the antenna is properly connected and positioned. Make sure you selected the correct region during search. You can also manually restart the search from TotalMedia's configuration menu.

Can I use this receiver without an external antenna?

The included magnetic antenna is necessary to receive the DVB-T signal. Without an antenna, reception will be very weak or nonexistent. However, you can use a higher quality antenna if needed.

How to clean the USB receiver?

Always unplug the device before cleaning. Use a soft dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid contact with water or chemicals.

USER MANUAL CTVDIGUSB2 CONCEPTRONIC

Conceptronic CTVDIGUSB2

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Congratulations on the purchase of your Conceptronic USB Digital TV Receiver.

This user manual gives you a step-by-step explanation of how to install and use the Conceptronic USB Digital TV Receiver.

When you need more information or support for your product, we advise you to visit our Service & Support website at www.conceptronic.net/support and select one of the following options:

• FAQ

: Frequently Asked Questions database

• Downloads

: Manuals, Drivers, Firmware and more downloads

• Contact

: Contact Conceptronic Support

For general information about Conceptronic products visit the Conceptronic website at www.conceptronic.net.

The information in this manual is based on Windows 7 and Vista, but can differ from your computer when you are using a different operating system.

1. Introduction

Watch Free-to-Air digital TV or listen to Free-to-Air digital radio, wherever you are, either at home, on holiday or business trip. With this solution, you can easily turn your PC, notebook or netbook into a digital TV or radio.

The USB DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) receiver is compatible with all Free-to-Air TV and radio channels. High quality TV can be watched in full screen or can be scheduled to record.

2. Package contents

The following items are present in the package of the Conceptronic USB Digital TV Receiver:

• Conceptronic USB Digital TV Receiver (CTVDIGUSB2)
• Magnetic DVB-T antenna
  Remote control with battery (CR2025)
  Product CD-ROM
• Multilanguage quick installation guide
  Warranty card & CE declaration booklet

3. Hardware installation

Before installing the drivers and software, you need to connect the USB digital TV receiver to your computer.

A. Turn on your computer.
B. Connect the DVB-T antenna to the antenna input of the USB digital TV receiver.
C. Connect the USB digital TV receiver to a free USB port on your computer.

Tip : If you want to extend the distance between the USB digital TV receiver and your computer, you can use the included USB extension cable.

Your computer will recognize new hardware and show the hardware installation wizard. You can ignore this hardware installation wizard and continue with the driver and software installation in chapter 4.

4. Driver & Software installation

When the USB digital TV receiver is connected to your computer, you can install the drivers and software.

A. Insert the CD-ROM in the optical drive of your computer. The AutoPlay option will be shown automatically. Click on "Run Autorun.exe" to start the autorun menu.

Note: If the AutoPlay option is not shown, you can start the autorun menu by browsing to "Computer" and double clicking on your optical drive.

You need to install 3 packages in order to use the USB digital TV receiver: The CTVDIGUSB2 drivers, the Remote Control drivers and the Arcsoft TotalMedia software.

B. Select the option "Install CTVDIGUSB2 Drivers" from the Autorun Menu. The Driver Setup Wizard will appear.
C. Click "Start" to install the drivers on your computer.
D. When the installation is finished, click "OK" to close the Driver Setup Wizard.

You can now proceed with installing the Remote Control drivers.

E. Select the option "Install Remote Control Drivers" from the Autorun Menu. The Setup Wizard will appear.
F. Click "Next" to install the remote control drivers on your computer.

When the installation is finished, the Setup Wizard will be closed automatically.

You can now proceed with installing the Arcsoft Totalmedia software.

G. Select the option "Install Arcsoft TotalMedia Software" from the Autorun Menu. The Setup Wizard will appear.
H. Select your language in the Setup Wizard and click "OK" to continue.
I. The Setup Wizard introduction page will be shown. Click "Next" to continue.
J. Accept the Licence Agreement by clicking "Yes" to continue.
K. Enter your name in the "UserID" field and your license key in the "License Key" field. Click "Next" to continue.

Note: You can find your license key on the sleeve of the product CD-ROM.

L. Change the installation directory by clicking the "Browse" button or keep the default location. Click "Next" to continue.
M. Change the program folder name or keep the default name. Click "Next" to continue.

The Setup Wizard will now install the software in the selected language on your computer.

N. When the installation is finished, click "Finish" to close the Setup Wizard.

Note: It is advised to restart your computer after the installation.

The software is now ready to use. You can proceed with chapter 5 of this manual for instructions how to use the USB digital TV receiver.

5. Using the USB digital TV receiver

5.1 Starting TotalMedia

When the installation of the drivers and software is finished and your computer is restarted, you can start using the USB digital TV receiver with the TotalMedia software. You can start the TotalMedia software in various ways:

• Click on "Start", "All Programs", ArcSoft TotalMedia 3.5", "TotalMedia 3.5".
• Doubleclick on the TotalMedia shortcut on your desktop.
• Press the 'Power' Button on the Remote Control.
• Press Ctrl + Alt + F12 on your keyboard.
• Doubleclick on the TotalMedia systemtray icon.

When the TotalMedia application is started, you will see the main menu of the software:

The TotalMedia menu offers several options for playback of TV, media files and the setup of the application:

TV Watch TV

Picture View pictures

Video Play recordings or other video files

To Go Use the TotalMedia To Go for mobile devices

Setup Configure TotalMedia

5.2 Setting up your TV & radio channels

A. Select the option "TV" with the keyboard, mouse or the remote control.

The TotalMedia software will load the TV section of the software.

When the TotalMedia software is not used before to watch digital TV, the TV Signal Wizard will appear on your screen to assist you in setting up your DVB-T signal.

B. Select "Next" to continue to the next wizard screen.

C. Select your region in the region list and select "Next" to continue to the next wizard screen.

D. The wizard is now ready to scan your channels. Select "Start" to begin the channel scan.

During the scan you will see a progress bar indicating the scanning progress. The found channels are listed in the channel list below the progress bar.

When the channel scan is complete, wizard will show you a popup message telling how many channels are found.

E. Select "OK" to continue to the next wizard screen.

The wizard will show the list of found channels and a preview of the first channel in the list.

F. Select "Next" to continue to the next wizard screen.

The wizard is now ready and your USB digital TV receiver is ready to use.

G. Select "Finish" to close the TV channel setup.

5.3 Watching TV

To watch TV, select "TV" in the main menu of TotalMedia.

TotalMedia will open the TV window and shows the currently active channel.

You can navigate through the channels with the CH + and CH - buttons on the remote control.

Note: If there are also Free-To-Air radio channels in your area, these channels will also be listed in your TV channel list. When selecting one of the radio channels, the sound will be played through your speakers and a radio icon will be shown in the TV window.

5.4 The remote control

The USB digital TV receiver is delivered with a remote control. This remote control can be used to operate the TotalMedia software, which is installed in the previous chapter.

Nr Button Description

1 Source < No function >
2 Power Start the TotalMedia software
3 Numeric keys Direct channel selection
4 Back Switch to the previous channel
5 Rec Start recording
6 Stop Stop recording / Stop playback
7 Arrow keys Navigate through the TotalMedia software
8 Return (Red) Return to the previous screen
9 Snapshot (Green) Make a snapshot of the current TV screen
10 TV (Yellow) Jump directly to the TV mode of the TotalMedia software
11 EPG (Blue) Show the EPG guide
12 Play Start playback
13 Mute Mute/unmute the sound
14 Enter Confirm selection
15 Vol + / Vol - Increase volume / decrease volume
16 CH + / CH - Next channel / previous channel
17 Shutdown Shutdown the computer
18 Zoom Toggle fullscreen TV mode

In order to use the remote control, you need to remove the plastic battery strip at the bottom of the remote control.

Shutdown Note:

When you are in Windows and you press the 'Shutdown' button on the remote control, a shutdown popup will be shown on your screen. Press the 'Power' button on the remote control to turn off your computer, or press another button to cancel the shutdown procedure.

5.5 Keyboard shortcut explanation

The TotalMedia software can also be operated with the keyboard. With keyboard shortcuts, you can reach specific features of the software. The most common keyboard shortcuts are listed below, but you can find the complete list in the TotalMedia help, which can be reached by pressing the 'F1' button on your keyboard.

Key Shortcut Description

Arrow Keys Navigate through TotalMedia  
Enter Activate selection  
Backspace Return to previous screen  
F1 Open TotalMedia Help  
F2 Activate Time Shifting  
F5 Take a snapshot of the displayed TV Channel  
F6 Switch Sound Channel (Only for Multichannel TV Sound)  
F8 Mute Sound  
F9 Decrease Volume  
F10 Increase Volume  
F11 Switch between 2 last channels  
Ctrl + [+] Channel Up  
Ctrl + [-] Channel Down  
Ctrl + Alt + F12 Enter / Exit TotalMedia  
Ctrl + T Start Live TV  
Ctrl + I Start Picture Mode  
Ctrl + E Start Video Mode  
Alt + Enter Enter / Exit Full screen Mode 

TotalMedia Note: For more information about the functions and options of TotalMedia, you can use the built-in help feature, which can be accessed by pressing 'F1' on your keyboard while the software is running.

Enjoy the use of your USB digital TV receiver!

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