Advantek Networks ATV-TUNER-FV User manual

TV Capture Card
User Manual
Model # ATV-TUNER-FV

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FCC Warning
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 limitations are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
a. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
b. Connect the equipment into a different outlet from that the receiver is
connected.
c. Consult your local distributors or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
d. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission
limits.

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Notice
Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could affect the user's authority to operate
the equipment. Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and
it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date. Please
check with your local distributors for the latest information.
Copyright
1999 All Rights Reserved.
No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without
written consent from the company.
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companies.
Revision History
Revision History
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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 4
1.1 System Requirements ................................................................................ 4
1.2 Product Characteristics.............................................................................. 5
1.3 Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5
2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................. 6
2.1 Hardware Installation Procedure ............................................................... 6
2.2 Hardware Connection Diagram.................................................................. 6
2.3 Remote Controller....................................................................................... 7
3. Software Device Driver & Application Installation .................................. 8
3.1 Software Installation Procedures............................................................... 8
3.1.1 Install DirectX 9................................................................................8
3.1.2 For Windows Vista........................................................................ 11
3.1.3 For Windows XP & Windows 2000 ...........................................20
3.1.4 For Windows ME & Windows 98SE..........................................28
3.2 TV Capture Card Application Software Setup ........................................ 31
3.2.1 Launching Medi-TV Application................................................31
3.3 Medi-TV Configuration.............................................................................. 35
3.3.1 TV Tuner Setup ..............................................................................35
3.3.2 Video Setup ....................................................................................36
3.3.3 Preview Setup ................................................................................37
3.3.4 Capture Setup ................................................................................37
3.3.5 Scheduler Setup ............................................................................39
3.4 Using FM .................................................................................................... 40
3.4.1 FM Tuner Setup..............................................................................42
3.4.2 Capture Setup ................................................................................42
3.4.3 Scheduler Setup ............................................................................43
4. Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 44

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Media Wand TV Capture Card. The Media Wand TV Capture card
is capable to capture video and audio signals then play on PC, it comes with a powerful and
user friendly Medi-TV application utility turning your PC into an entertainment center. The TV
Capture card is featured with Time-Shifting, PIP (Picture In Picture), Schedule Recording,
Channels Preview and Snap Shot. You can also listen to FM radio broadcasts under the FM
mode if it is included in your model.
1.1 System Requirements
<Software Requirements>
zMedia Wand TV Capture Card recognizes and supports all 32-bit Windows desktop
operating system including Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP.
zMedia Wand TV Capture Card is developed based on Microsoft DirectX 9.0, so for
best capability, we strongly recommend that your DirectX version need to update to
V9.0.
zIn Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 Operation System, the minimum requirement of
Media Player application is version 9 or above. (If your computer version is older
than version 9, please go to CD-ROM to update the Media player version
:\MediaPlayer)
<Hardware Requirements>
zPC with Pentium III 700 MHz CPU or faster
z128MB system memory
z700 MB free space on your hard drive
zGraphics card with minimum 16 MB memory
zAC97 compatible sound card
zCD-ROM Drive (For software installation)
zOne available PCI 2.2 Compliant Slot
zOperating System has Microsoft DirectX 9
zMicrosoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista 32 bit operating system disk

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(Windows 2000 and XP are recommended)
Note: For Time-Shifting function or Vista Operation System, Pentium IV 2.0GHz
processor/512MB system/1G free space of HD/VGA card with 32minimum 32MB
memory or higher is required.
1.2 Product Characteristics
zSupports NTSC/PAL/SECAM video decoding
zCompliant with PCI V2.2
zPlug and play compatible for easy installation and configuration
zSupports HDT/Audio/MPEG transport data across PCI bus
zSupports PIP(Picture In Picture): One screen for live and the other screens for
captured program.
zSupports TimeShifting: This feature allows user to pause, rewind and instant replay
live TV program. Users can take breaks during a TV show or movie and will never
miss a scene again
zSupports Scheduled Recording, user preset timer to record TV programs.
zSupports mono audio decoding for both TV audio (BTSC) and FM radio.
zSupports MPEG4 and AVI file formats.
zOffers infrared remote controller.
1.3 Package Contents
zOne Medi-TV Capture Card
zOne Quick Installation Guide
zOne CD-ROM disk includes user’s manual and device driver
zOne remote controller with battery
zOne AV and S-Video to S-Video cable
zOne Audio Line Out to sound card cable
zOne IR sensor cable
zOne RF antenna cable (for model has FM radio function only)
Attention:
• If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately.
• In order to use Media Wand TV Capture Card application utility, you have to connect all
cables or devices from the package.

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2. HardwareInstallation
This Chapter describes how to install TV Capture Card hardware and cable connections.
2.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
• Turn off the computer.
• Remove the system case.
• Insert the TV Capture card into an available PCI slot.
• Put system case back.
2.2 Hardware Connection Diagram
Warning: Don’t turn on your computer before all cables are plugged in. Any wrong
doings might damage the hardware.

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2.3 Remote Controller

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3. Software Device Driver & Application Installation
This chapter describes how to install Media Wand TV Capture Card device driver and software
utility. Detailed capture card features like TimeShift, PIP, Auto Scan, Channel Preview, Frame
Capture…etc. will be described.
3.1Software Installation Procedures
3.1.1 Install DirectX 9
Before installing your new Media Wand TV Capture Card device, it is necessary to install
DirectX 9 or higher for your Operating System. If your system already has DirectX 9, you can
skip this part of installation. DirectX 9 is available on the installation CD included with your
product.
1) Insert the CD into your CD-ROM driver and select “Microsoft DirectX 9” from the
manual that appears.
Install Driver: Click Install Driver to start TV capture card installation process.
Medi-TV: Click this option to install Medi-TV application software.
Microsoft DirectX 9: Click this option to install DirectX 9 utility.
User’s Manual: User’s manual includes this user’s manual and specification for this
TV capture card.
Acrobat® Reader 6.0: Click this option if you want Acrobat Reader on your system.

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2) In “Installing Microsoft® DirectX®” window, select “I accept the agreement”, and
then click “Next” to continue.
3) Click “Next” to continue installation.

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4) Waiting for the operating system finishes installing DirectX 9 components.
5) After operating system finishes loading driver, click “Finish” to restart your system.

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3.1.2 For Windows Vista
Before install the driver in Vista OS, you must enable Sound’s Line in function. Please follow
the below procedures to check if the Line in function is enable or not.
(1) Go to “Start” ΓAll Programs” ΓControl Panel”
(2) Click “Sound” option.

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(3) In “Recording” tab, you must make “Line in” as default setting. And then, click
“Properties” to check the settings. (If the Line in is not default setting, select “Line in” and
click “Set Default” button to change the default)
(4) In “Line In” properties, make sure Line in function can’t be mute . And Line in balance
value can be any number (1-100), except 0.

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Step1. After complete hardware installation, turn on your system and boot into windows.
When operation system detects TV capture card, “Found New Hardware” window
will appear, then click “Cancel”.
Step2. Insert Installation CD and click “Install Driver” from Easy Setup program.

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Step3. The Welcome Wizard will display as below, click “Next” to continue.
Step4. The Wizard is ready to begin installation, click “Install” to begin the installation.

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Step5. Please wait for while during the installation process.
Step6. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to go next step. (This window will appear
3 times and only for Windows Vista Operation System).
Step7. After the installation wizard has successfully installed the device driver, click “Finish”

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to exit the wizard.
Step8. To check if Media Wand TV Capture Card driver is properly installed:
Click Start ÆSettings ÆControl Panel ÆSystem Æ“Hardware” tab Æchoose
“Device Manager”.

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[Install Medi-TV Application]
Step9. Execute the Easy setup program and click “Medi-TV” to begin the installation.
Step10. The welcome wizard will show as below, click “Next” to begin.

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Step11. Click “Install” to begin the installation.
Step12. Please wait for configuring the software.

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Step13. After the wizard has successfully installed, click “Finish” to exit the wizard.
Step14. After Medi-TV is installed completed, the desktop will create a shortcut for Medi-TV
which calls “TVTuner Application”.
Step15. To enable Medi-TV application, you can double-click the icon on the desktop; then,
Select Country window will show. Choose your local country name (by alphabet)
and click “OK” to continue.