PCTV 450E - Carte TV PINNACLE - Notice d'utilisation et mode d'emploi gratuit

Type d'appareil	Récepteur TV satellite USB
Connexion	USB
Compatibilité TV	SD et HDTV
Support de la réception	Satellite
Résolution vidéo	Non précisé
Formats vidéo supportés	Non précisé
Formats audio supportés	Non précisé
Alimentation	USB
Dimensions	Non précisé
Poids	Non précisé
Compatibilité OS	Non précisé
Fonctions supplémentaires	Non précisé
Marque	Non précisé
Modèle	Non précisé
Garantie	Non précisé

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS - PCTV 450E PINNACLE

Comment installer le PINNACLE PCTV 450E sur mon ordinateur ?

Pour installer le PINNACLE PCTV 450E, insérez le CD d'installation dans votre lecteur ou téléchargez les pilotes depuis le site officiel. Suivez les instructions à l'écran pour terminer l'installation.

Le PINNACLE PCTV 450E ne détecte pas les chaînes TV, que faire ?

Vérifiez que l'antenne est correctement connectée et orientée. Lancez la recherche de chaînes dans le logiciel d'application. Si le problème persiste, essayez de réinstaller le logiciel.

Comment résoudre les problèmes de qualité d'image avec le PINNACLE PCTV 450E ?

Assurez-vous que votre antenne est de bonne qualité et correctement positionnée. Vérifiez également les paramètres de résolution dans le logiciel. Un signal faible peut affecter la qualité d'image.

Le logiciel PCTV ne se lance pas, que faire ?

Vérifiez si le PINNACLE PCTV 450E est correctement installé et reconnu par votre système. Essayez de réinstaller le logiciel si nécessaire et assurez-vous que votre système d'exploitation est à jour.

Comment mettre à jour les pilotes du PINNACLE PCTV 450E ?

Visitez le site officiel de Pinnacle pour télécharger les derniers pilotes. Suivez les instructions pour désinstaller les pilotes existants avant d'installer les nouvelles versions.

Le son est absent lors de la lecture de la télévision, que faire ?

Vérifiez les paramètres audio dans le logiciel PCTV. Assurez-vous que les haut-parleurs de votre ordinateur sont fonctionnels et que le volume est réglé correctement.

Mon PINNACLE PCTV 450E ne fonctionne pas avec Windows 10, que faire ?

Assurez-vous d'avoir installé les derniers pilotes compatibles avec Windows 10. Si le problème persiste, essayez d'exécuter le logiciel en mode de compatibilité pour une version antérieure de Windows.

Comment désinstaller le PINNACLE PCTV 450E ?

Allez dans le Panneau de configuration, puis dans 'Programmes' et sélectionnez 'Désinstaller un programme'. Trouvez le PINNACLE PCTV 450E dans la liste et cliquez sur 'Désinstaller'.

MODE D'EMPLOI PCTV 450E PINNACLE

PCTV 400e

PCTV Sat Pro USB

PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB

Hardware

PCTV 400e

PCTV Sat Pro USB

PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB

Hardware

GB May 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.

All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Pinnacle Systems hereby declares that this TV reception equipment complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant terms and conditions of EC directive number 89/336/EEC.

The EC and FCC declarations of conformity and identical construction can be downloaded from http://www.pinnaclesys.com/compliance.

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.

No warranty is made as to the specifications of features.

Pinnacle Systems GmbH retains the right to make alterations to the content of the manual without obligation to inform third parties.

All quotes, sales, supply and manufacturing contracts from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, including consulting, installation and other contractual services are subject exclusively to the General Sales and Delivery Terms of Pinnacle Systems GmbH.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions 1

Introduction 4

System Requirements 5

Computer Hardware 5

Computer Software 5

Connections 6

Connections - Front 6

Connections - Rear 6

Antenna Connection. 7

PC Connection 7

Power unit 7

Sample Configuration 8

Technical Data 9

Bus System 9

Antenna Input 9

Tuner 9

Demodulator 9

TV Format 9

DiSEqC 10

LNB Feed 10

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

Please read and follow these instructions for your own safety, and to ensure that your device functions properly.

Power Cable and Plug

Please make sure to obey the following instructions in order to prevent the device from malfunctioning and to prevent electrical shock, fires, and injuries:

• You need to pull out the power plug to completely disconnect the power.
• When disconnecting the power to your device, always unplug it by pulling the plug itself and not the cable.
• Don't ever plug in or unplug the power cable with wet hands.
• Keep the power cable away from heaters and radiators.
• Never put heavy objects on the power cable.
• Don't try to repair the power cable yourself or to modify it in any way, shape, or form.
• Regularly clean off the dust, dirt, etc. from the plug.
  If you drop the device or damage it in any fashion, turn it off and disconnect the power plug.
• If the device produces smoke, strange smells, or noises, turn it off and disconnect the power plug. Contact your dealer immediately.
• During an electric storm, do not connect or disconnect the antenna or data transmission lines.

Where Not to Install the Device

Do not install the device in any of the following locations:

• In direct sunlight, next to radiators or other heat sources or in vehicles parked in direct sunlight with all the windows rolled up and the doors closed.
• Locations with extremely high temperatures (95^ or greater) or levels of humidity (90% or greater).
• Very dusty or sandy locations.
• Locations where there are vibrations, shaking or slanted surfaces underneath. This could damage the components in the device.

• On flammable surfaces such as cloth-covered tables.

• Keep the device away from flower vases, bathtubs, sinks, etc., and from locations where the device is exposed to precipitation. The device may be severely damaged if any liquid enters it.

Problems With Other Devices

• Set up the device in a horizontal position and do not place any heavy objects on it.
• Do not place the device on an amplifier or any other device that gives off heat.

Housing and Internal Components

• Never remove or open any part of the housing and do not try to perform any repairs yourself. Any maintenance or repair work should be done by a qualified repair person.
• Keep fingers and objects away from the inside of the device. It is dangerous to touch any of the components inside the device. Doing so may injure you and damage the device.
• Do not place any foreign objects on the device.
• The device should only be cleaned with a soft, dry, anti-static cloth.

Condensation

Condensation may develop in the device in the following circumstances:

• Right after a nearby heater or radiator has been turned on.
  In a very humid or steam-filled room.
• If the device has been moved from a cold location to a warm one.

Condensation in the device may cause it to malfunction. In this case, turn off the device and wait around 1 hour until the condensation has evaporated. Then you can use it again.

Non-Use

If you are not planning on using the device for a long period of time, you should unplug it from the power socket.

Accessories

• Use only the accessories included with or recommended for the device in order to minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock or interference.
• The device may only be connected with the USB cable that came with it. Do not use any incompatible extension cables.

Batteries

• Put in the batteries shipped with the device as shown in the remote control battery case.
• NEVER combine old and new batteries or different types of batteries (alkaline and non-alkaline).
• Once the batteries are discharged, make sure to dispose of them in accordance with legal and environmental requirements.

Do not dispose of defective or used batteries in the garbage. State regulations require end consumers to return defective or used batteries to the retailer or to take them to a battery drop-off station.

Copyrights

Make sure not to violate any copyrights when you use music, movie and digital photo files.

Any changes or additions to the printed documentation can be found in the

read-me file on the CD-ROM included with the device.

Disposal and Recycling

Do not dispose of electric components in the garbage. Either return defective or unwanted devices to the retailer or take them to an appropriate recycling station!

Congratulations for becoming the proud owner of a PCTV product!

With PCTV 400e and PCTV Sat Pro USB, you can receive TV, radio, and data signals via satellite (DVB-S) on your PC TV:

Since the PCTV 400e and the PCTV Sat Pro USB have a digital satellite tuner, they let you receive any available (decoded) TV and radio station using the DVB-S standard via a digital satellite system (satellite dish and universal LNB).

Using the PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB, you can receive additional DVB S2 signals.

Furthermore, all hardware models offer you the option of receiving transmissions in HDTV format.

In addition to live TV and live radio, your PCTV hardware, in conjunction with the Pinnacle MediaCenter software, offers you timeshifted television or radio, as well as high quality recordings of shows on your hard drive and writable DVDs.

You also get access to the free information services, teletext and the electronic program guide (EPG). These services let you simply and easily access the information you want at any time, as well as schedule the shows you want to record.

And now have fun with your PCTV product!

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

Computer Hardware

Processor

Minimum: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz, Pentium Mobile 1.3 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (only for SD)

Recommended: Pentium IV 2.8 GHz, Pentium Mobile 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (only for SD)

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 8-compatible graphics card

Recommended: DirectX 9-compatible (or higher) graphics card

Sound Card

Minimum: DirectX 9-compatible sound card

USB Port

USB 2.0 port (high speed-compatible)

CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder

Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Recommended: CD or DVD recorder

Computer Software

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

Connections – Front

Infrared receiver for the remote

Connections – Rear

Antenna Connection

• Connect the antenna input of your PCTV hardware to your satellite antenna.

To connect the antenna, you need the corresponding cable. Note that the quality of the cable has a great influence on the quality of the reception.

PC Connection

• Insert the USB 2.0 connector of your PCTV hardware into your PC.

Use only the USB cable that came in the package.

Power unit

• Connect the power unit to the power connection of your PCTV hardware.

Sample Configuration

Bus System

USB 2.0

Antenna Input

75 Ohm, F-connector

Tuner

• PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB: Philips TDA 8263HN, Frequency range: 950 to 2175 MHz
  PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB: STB 0899

Demodulator

PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB: Philips TDA 10086HT
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB: STB 6100

TV Format

• PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB: DVB-S
  PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB: DVB-S, DVB-S2

DiSEqC

DiSEqC 1.2

LNB Feed

13V / 18V, maximum 350 mW