Advantek Networks ATV-U700-HD User manual

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USB TV TUNER + HDTV
RECEPTION
User Manual
Model # ATV-U7 -HD

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Copyright
2008 All Rights Reserved.
No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent
from the company.
Trademarks
All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
Revision History
Revision History ate
V1.0 First Release May 2008

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................5
1.1 System Requirements.........................................................................5
1.2 Features ...............................................................................................5
1.3 Specification........................................................................................6
1.4 Package Contents ...............................................................................6
2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................7
2.1 Hardware Installation Procedure .......................................................7
2.2 Hardware Connection Diagram ..........................................................7
2.3 Remote Controller ...............................................................................8
3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation .......................9
3.1 Install Driver ......................................................................................11
3.2 Install Application Utility ..................................................................14
3.3 Install Microsoft DirectX9 .................................................................19
3.4 Install Windows Media Player 9 .......................................................23
4. Launching ArcSoft TotalMedia Application ...........................................27
4.1 Launch TotalMedia Monitor..............................................................27
4.2 Enable TotalMedia Monitor icon on the Tray bar............................28
4.3 Main Monitor......................................................................................29
4.4 Floating Toolbar ................................................................................29
4.5 TV........................................................................................................31
4.5.1 Search TV channels........................................................................... 31
4.5.2 Channel Preview ................................................................................ 42
4.5.3 Full Screen ......................................................................................... 44
4.5.4 Favorite Channel List......................................................................... 44
4.5.5 EPG ..................................................................................................... 45

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4.5.6 Channels............................................................................................. 46
4.5.7 Recorded TV....................................................................................... 46
4.5.8 Scheduling ......................................................................................... 48
4.5.9 TV Settings ......................................................................................... 5
4.6 Picture ................................................................................................54
4.6.1 Edit...................................................................................................... 54
4.6.2 Print .................................................................................................... 56
4.6.3 Slide Show Settings........................................................................... 57
4.7 Music ..................................................................................................58
4.7.1 My Playlists ........................................................................................ 58
4.7.2 Ripping Music CDs ............................................................................ 62
4.8 Video ..................................................................................................63
4.8.1 Playing Movies – Previewing, Renaming, and Deleting .................. 63
4.8.2 Capturing Video ................................................................................. 64
4.8.3 Capturing Settings............................................................................. 65
4.9 Setup ..................................................................................................65
4.9.1 General ............................................................................................... 66
4.9.2 TV........................................................................................................ 69
4.9.3 Video................................................................................................... 7
4.9.4 Pictures............................................................................................... 71
4.9.5 Music .................................................................................................. 72

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1. Introduction
This device is a USB interfaced igital (ATSC) and Analog TV Receiver that offers a
complete and cost effective solution for igital TV broadcasting. The receiver uses advanced
Microtune + Auvitek chipset solution that takes advantage of the USB-based system’s high
bandwidth and inherent multimedia capability to turn your PC/Notebook into a high definition
TV entertainment center. With this USB Hybrid receiver, you not only can watch free-to-air
digital terrestrial TV and All Analog TV on your PC/Notebook but also can record real time
digital TV programs directly to your PC’s/Notebook’s hard disk in MPEG-2 format. You also
can pause while watching TV program and continue from where you left with Time-Shifting
function, and will never miss a scene again. Schedule Recording, this Application featured,
allows you not to miss out any favorite TV programs.
This product is made in ISO9001 approved factory and complies with FCC approval.
1.1 System Requirements
• Pentium 4 compatible processor 2.0GHz or higher
• Minimum 256MB RAM or above (512MB recommended)
• VGA card with minimum 32MB memory
• AC97 compatible sound card
• 1 GB free H space
• C -ROM drive (For software installation)
• One available USB 2.0 port
• Microsoft irectX 9 or above
• Windows XP (SP2/MCE) / Vista (32bit)
• Windows Media Player 9 or above
1.2 Features
• Watch igital (ATSC) and Analog TV in windows on your PC
• Compliant all ATSC Reception of Broadcast
• Compliant with USB Specification Rev2.0
• Supports Analogue TV Standard (NTSC)
• Supports Real Time igital Video Recording (MPEG-2 Compression)
• Supports H TV quality (requires P4 2.0GHz or higher CPU, 512MB RAM or above)
• Supports Schedule Recording
• Supports Time-Shifting
• Supports EPG (where available)
• Supports Closed Caption (where available)

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• Supports Snap Shot in JPEG format.
• Supports multi-channel preview
• Supports channel auto scan and channel name recognition
• igital TV Recording and playback as V Quality
• Software upgradeable
• High Quality analog TV Tuner for hyper band cable and terrestrial antenna reception
1.3 Specification
• Standard: ATSC / NTSC
• Interface: USB2.0
• Connectors:
o 1 VHF/UHF connector (MCX type)
o 1 USB Connector (A Type)
• igital TV Tuner: 75 Ohm (UHF/VHF) TV Antenna
• Receiving Frequency: 57-803MHz
• emodulator Bandwidth: 8VSB 6MHz
• Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
• Analog TV Channel: CATV VHF/UHF
• Operating Temperature: 0 C ~ 50 C
• Humidity: 5 % ~ 95 % (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: 0C ~ 80 C
• Supported OS: XP(SP2/MCE) / Vista (32bit)
• Regulations: FCC
1.4 Package Contents
• ATSC USB2.0 Receiver
• Installation C
• Remote Control
• igital TV Antenna
• Adapter (MCX to F Jack)
Note:
• If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer
immediately.
• For Time-Shifting, a Pentium IV 2.0GHz processor or higher is required.

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2. Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to install ATSC hardware device with your PC or Notebook. Please
follow the procedures as described below
2.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
Connect USB connector of the ATSC Receiver to the USB port of your computer or notebook.
2.2 Hardware Connection Diagram
Connect supplied ATSC antenna to the MCX connector on the backside of the ATSC
Receiver with supplied Adapter (MCX to F Jack).
Note:
(1) If you install the ATSC Receiver with Notebook, please make sure the “Power Saving”
function is turned OFF. (The “Power Saving” function will lower down the CPU
performance and may effect the ATSC Receiver’s operation).
(2) Be sure to connect the antenna to the ATSC Receiver and adjust it to a better reception
angle and location every time you play with the Receiver.

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2.3 Remote Controller
ATSC includes an infrared remote control for your viewing convenience. Switch channels
without having to use your mouse or keyboard. The combination of our software and its
remote control will turn your Laptop into a real digital TV/VCR set!
(Figure 1: The Remote Control Function)

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3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation
This chapter describes how to install the evice river and Software Utilities.
1) After installing the ATSC Receiver in your PC or Notebook, the system will find a new
hardware device and Windows of “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Please click
“Cancel” to exit the Wizard.
(For Windows Vista)

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(For Windows XP)
2) Please insert the Installation C into your C drive, the C will auto-run and show the
main installation screen as below:
Install Driver: Click Install Driver to start device driver installation process.
Application Utility: Click this option to install ArcSoft TotalMedia software.
Microsoft DirectX : Click this option to install irectX 9 utility.
Windows Media Player : Click this option to install Media Player 9 software.
Acrobat® Reader: Click this option to install Acrobat Reader
User’s Manual: Click this option to read user’s manual and specification

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3.1 Install Driver
Attention: Your Operating System MUST has irectX9 or higher version before you install
the driver. If your system is not installed yet, please refer to “3.2 Microsoft DirectX ” and
begin the installation.
Step 1: Click “Install Driver” from the manual that appears to install the device driver.
Step 2: Click “Next” to next step.

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Step 3: Click “Install” to begin the installation process.
Step 4: Please wait during the TV device application is configuring the software installation.

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Step5: Click “Install this driver software anyway” to next setup.
(This screen will appear twice)
Step6: Choose “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to complete the
setup.

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Step7: To check if the driver is properly installed:
<For Vista> Right-click “Computer”  Select “Properties”  Choose “Device Manager”
<For XP> Right-click “My Computer”  Select “Properties”  Choose “Device Manager”
3.2 Install Application Utility
Attention: To execute TotalMedia application, your system must has Media Player 9. or

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higher version. If your system doesn’t have Media Player 9.0 or higher version, please refer
to “3.4 Windows Media Player ” section and install Media Player 9 to your computer.
Step 1: Run the Installation C and click “Application Utility” for ArcSoft TotalMedia
software installation.
Step 2: Please select the language for this installation form the choices below and click OK to
next step..
Step 3: The Welcome wizard below will appear. Click “Next” to continue.

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Step 4: Please read the following license agreement carefully. To install TotalMedia, you
must accept this agreement and click “Yes”.

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Step 5: Please enter your information – User Name and License Key. The License Key
should be shown on the sticker which is adhered to the installation C cover. After key in the
information, click “Next” to continue.
Step 6: Select folder where Setup will install files, and then click “Next”.

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Step 7: Select Program Folder and click “Next” to continue.
Step 8: Please wait for while for setup procedure.

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Step 9: After Wizard has successfully installed TotalMedia, click “Finish” to exit the Wizard.
Step 1 : There will be 1 desktop icon shown after the installation:
3.3 Install Microsoft DirectX9

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Before installing device driver, it is necessary to install irectX 9 or higher for your Operating
System. If your system already has irectX 9 or higher version, you can skip this part of
installation and go to 3.1 Install Driver for device driver installation.
Step 1: Click “Microsoft DirectX9” to start installing irectX9.
Step 2: In “Installing Microsoft® DirectX®” window, select “I accept the agreement”, and
then click “Next” to continue.
Step 3: Click “Next” to continue installation.