ADS Technologies PTV-351 User manual

Instant TV PCI/+FM:
Instant TV PCI
English • French
Watch and Record TV Shows
User’s Guide:
First Edition

© 2004 ADS Technologies. All Rights Reserved
First Edition: July 2004
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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. The information furnished within this written document is for
information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ADS Technologies assumes no responsibility or
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information contained within this document. (rtt)
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Introduction
Package Contents:
Package Contents:
• Instant TV PCI card
• Audio Patch Cable
• Remote Control
• IR Receiver
• FM Antenna (PTV-351 ONLY)
• CD containing:
Instant TV software
Windows Media Encoder 9
• User’s Manual
System Requirements:
System Requirements:
• One available PCI Slot
• Intel Pentium III - 1G MMX or faster CPU
• 128 MB of RAM
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
• CD-ROM drive for software installation
• 16 MB VGA card with 800 x 600 16-bit resolution (DirectX 8.1 supported)
• AC 97 compatible sound card for audio play
Features:
• 125 Channel Cable Ready Tuner
• RCA and S-Video inputs to allow capture from analog video sources
• 3.5mm stereo audio input
• Support for 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
• Watch TV on your PC
• Capture TV and video images as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or MPEG-4 formats
• Time-shifting to record & playback TV programs at the same time
• Listen to Live Radio on your PC (PTV-351 ONLY)
• Capture still images in BMP and JPEG file formats
• Full function remote control
• PIP Playback

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The Instant TV PCI Hardware:
• Remove the Instant TV PCI Hardware from the packing Material
• Open your computer and locate an available PCI Slot,Make sure your computer is OFF!
• Seat the Instant TV PCI card and screw it in tightly into the PCI Slot
• Close your Computer Case
• Connect the Supplied Audio Patch Cable to the Audio Input Jack of your Sound Card
• Connect the TV antenna or cable TV to the TV-IN connector on the Instant TV PCI.
• To Connect other devices,connect the included breakout cable to the 8 pin connector in
the back of the Instant TV PCI.This allows you to connect VCR ’s and DVD Players and
display Video and even capture Video from these sources
• Plug the FM antenna to the FM port (PTV-351 ONLY)
• Connect the IR Receiver to the Remote port
• Please turn on your Computer -
Your Instant TV PCI Hardware is now installed.
Installing your Instant TV PCI Hardware
Installation de votre unité Instant TV PCI
L’unité Instant TV PCI:
• Enlevez l’unité de l’emballage
• Ouvrez votre ordinateur et localisez une fente PCI disponible, assurez-vous que votre
ordinateur est éteint !
• Installez la carte Instant TV PCI dans une fente PCI disponible et vissez la
• Fermez le boîtier de l’ordinateur
• Branchez le câble audio dans la prise d’entrée RCA sur votre carte de son
• Branchez l’antenne ou le câble TV a l’entrée de TV sur l’’instant TV PCI
• Pour branchez d’autres dispositifs, reliez le câble « breakout » 8 pin inclus dans l’arrière
de l’unité. Ceci vous permet de relier des magnétoscopes et des lecteurs DVD et de
montrer la vidéo et de capturer même la vidéo de ces sources
• Branchez l’antenne MF au port MF (PTV-351 uniquement)
• Branchez le récepteur IR au port distant
• Veuillez rallumer votre ordinateur -
votre matériel Instant TV PCI est maintenant installé.

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Installing your Instant TV PCI Drivers and Application
Installation des pilotes et application de l’ Instant TV PCI
The Instant TV PCI Drivers:
• Make sure the Instant TV PCI/Instant TV PCI+FM CD is in your CD ROM Drive when you
turn your Computer On.
• Windows XP or earlier versions of the Windows OS will not attempt to load drivers for the
Instant TV PCI Card automatically.
• If the drivers fail to load,the ADS Tech Autorun screen will RUN and you can manually
click the Driver_Install Button and install the Driver Manually
• Once the Drivers are Installed,your PC needs to be restarted.
Les pilotes de l’Instant TV PCI:
Les pilotes de l’Instant TV PCI:
• Assurez-vous que le CD est dans le lecteur de CD-ROM quand vous mettez votre
ordinateur en marche
• Windows XP ou les versions plus tôt de l’OS Windows n’essayeront pas de charger des
pilotes pour la carte automatiquement.
• Si les pilotes ne chargent pas l’écran « Autorun » d’ADS apparaîtra et vous pouvez
manuellement cliquer le bouton d’installation de pilote et installer le pilote manuellement
• Une fois que les pilotes sont installés, votre PC doit être remis en marche
The Instant TV PVR Application:
The Instant TV PVR Application:
• The Instant TV PVR Application can be installed by clicking on the PVR PLUS button from
the ADS Tech Autorun screen.
• The Instant TV PVR is the application you will use to Watch TV, Change Channels,
Capture Video or Images, and Listen to Radio
• Once the Instant TV PVR Application is installed,please run the Application,you can  nd it
under START ->ADS TECH ->INSTANT TV PVR and follow the on screen instructions for
programming your TV Channel List.
• You have now installed your Instant TV PVR Application.
L’application PVR de l’Instant TV PCI:
L’application PVR de l’Instant TV PCI:
• L’application de PVR peut être installée en cliquant sur le boutton PVR PLUS de
l’écran « Autorun » d’ADS Tech
• L’application PVR vous permet de regarder la TV, changer les chaînes, capturer la vidéo
ou les images
• Une fois que l’application est installée veuillez commencez l’application. Vous pouvez la
trouver sous DEMARRER -> ADS TECH -> INSTANT TV PVR et suivez les instructions
d’écran pour programmer votre liste de chaînes de TV
• Vous avez maintenant installé votre application Instant TV PVR.

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last channel
current input status
time shift
snap shot
scheduled recording
status display
channel control
volume control
channel preview
capture
VCR controls
SAP
On-Screen Remote:
Remote Control

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Service and Warranty:
Service and Warranty:
Service:
If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technol-
ogies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical
support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always
your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS product needs repair or replace-
ment, contact your dealer for on-site repair service.
The ADS Technologies technical support and customer service staff can aid in solving
many problems. Our technical support department is available to repair any ADS Technolo-
gies product. You or your dealer must return products to our factory for repair or warranty
replacement.
Return/Replacement:
Return/Replacement:
If you need to return your ADS Technologies product you should return the product directly
to the dealer or store where you purchased the product. Each individual computer store or
dealer sets product returns policies for their customers. ADS Technologies, Inc. cannot be
responsible for the actions or policies set by our dealers. If you desire to return the product
for a refund, you must get the refund from the dealer or store you purchased the product
from. If you purchased the product directly from ADS please see the “Terms and Conditions
of Sale” on the reverse side of your sales invoice.
Returns to ADS Technologies, Inc. are for repair or warranty replacement only. If you need
to return product to ADS Technologies, Inc. for repair or replacement you must follow these
steps:
1. Call our Technical Support department at [phone] to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number.
2. The RMA number is valid for 30 days.
3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and
outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number has
expired, the shipment will be refused. ADS will not be liable for lost or mis-shipped products.
4. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been
received by ADS.
5. Once the product is received at the factory it will be tested and then repaired or replaced.
6. Turn around time is approximately one week. A repaired or replacement product will be
shipped back to you.

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Warranty:
Warranty:
This ADS Technologies, Inc. product comes with a One (1) year hardware warranty. ADS
Technologies, Inc. (ADS) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of One (1) year from the date of original purchase from ADS or an authorized
ADS dealer. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of the product and is not
transferable. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user’s computer,
hardware, software or other related system configuration in which the product interfaces.
Proof of
purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized modifica-
tions, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, or mis-
application, nor as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS.
If your ADS product is not in working order, your only recourse is repair or warranty replace-
ment, as described above. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will ADS Technologies, Inc. be
liable for consequential damages, including but not limited to any lost savings, lost profits, or
any other damages, caused by the use of any ADS Technologies, Inc. product or inability to
use the product, even if the dealer or ADS Technologies, Inc. has been advised of such lia-
bility or other claims. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law,
damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FCC Information:
Federal communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
(1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
(2) Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order comply with the emission limits.

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Instant TV PCI
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Support:
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If you have any problems or questions on this product, please call :
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