AMD ATI TV Wonder 650 PCIe User manual

ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe
User Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
Caution:
This product is for use only with compatible UL listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions
detailing user installation of this class of product.
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Compatibility
This option card is for use only with IBM AT or compatible UL Listed personal computers that have
Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
5. Grounding
For continued protection against risk of electric shock and fire, this accessory should be installed only in
products equipped with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
6. Secure Attachment
All card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the
option card and the PC chassis.
7. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Since an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
8. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
9. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
10. Antenna Installation
Wheninstallinganoutsideantennasystem,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpower
lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
11. Note to CATV System Installer
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This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC,
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Detailed Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using Your Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting External Video and Audio Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Video is unstable or only black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
No video or audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording stops unexpectedly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dropped frames during recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Poor TV reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Industry Canada Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Product Overview
Your ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe is an advanced PCI Express TV tuner card that
lets you enjoy a superior home theater experience from your computer.
The ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe includes the following features:
•ATSC digital TV tuner.
•NTSC analog TV tuner with motion-adaptive 3D comb filtering.
•FM radio tuner.
•Worldwide analog stereo audio decoding with digital output to the PC.
•Hardware noise reduction.
•Personal video recorder (PVR) to let you pause, rewind, or record live TV, or
schedule recordings.
ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe also includes ATI Catalyst™ Media Center (CMC)
multimedia software. CMC features include the following (available only when
using CMC):
•Electronic program guide.
•Video converter, with support for capturing or converting video in a
number of formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, and
H.264.
•DVD decoder software.
•DVD authoring software.

System Requirements
Hardware •AMD® Athlon® or AMD® Sempron™, Intel® Pentium® 4
or Celeron®, (or compatible) CPU.
•Sound card and speakers.
•System memory:
•For Windows® XP: 256 MB required, 512 MB or
more recommended for better performance.
•For Windows Vista®: 512 MB required, 1 GB or
more recommended for better performance.
•Free PCIe slot on motherboard.
•CD drive (for installation software).
•An ATI ATI Radeon™ 9600 or newer graphics card is
recommended for optimal display output quality.
•Cable TV signal or amplified antenna.
Operating System •Windows® XP Media Center Edition® 2005.
•Windows® XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2.
•Windows® XP Professional Edition, Service Pack 2.
•Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home Premium, or
Ultimate Edition.
Decoder •An MPEG-2 decoder (DVD or multimedia application,
such as the provided ATI Catalyst™ Media Center
software) must be installed to play MPEG-2 video files
captured by the ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe.
Monitor •High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency
monitors or any other type of VGA monitor.
•Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT display.
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Chapter 2
Installation
Quick Installation
Experienced users can follow these brief instructions for installing the
ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe in the shortest possible time.
1. If a previous version of the product is installed on your machine, uninstall
the drivers and software for the previous version.
2. Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3. Install your tuner card.
4. Reassemble and connect your computer system.
5. Insert the installation CD into your CD drive.
6. Install the drivers and configuration software by doing one of the following:
➭From the Install screen, run the automatic ATISETUP utility.
➭In Windows choose Start ▷ Run ▷ X:\ATISETUP.EXE (where X is the drive
letter of your CD drive).

Detailed Installation
Hardware Installation
Installation Diagram
Figure 2–1 Installing Your Tuner Card
1 PCIe X1 card.
2 PCIe X1 connection on motherboard.
3 Card insertion point.
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Backplate Connections
Figure 2–2 ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe Backplate
The following connections are available on the backplate of your tuner card:
1ANT IN. RF input for digital TV antenna (ATSC)
2S-VID. Video input for S-Video (direct) or composite connection with
adapter (included)
3TV IN. RF input for analog TV or FM radio
4AUDIO. 3.5MM stereo connection for audio input
Installation Steps
1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and disconnect all cables from the back
of your computer.
Caution:
Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before
disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the
motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.
3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual
for help in removing the cover.
Caution:
Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the
power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis before touching
the motherboard or components.
4. Locate an available PCIe slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-plate
cover.
5. Align your card with the slot, then press the card in firmly until it is fully
seated.
6. Screw in or fasten the card securely and replace your computer cover.
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7. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected, and then plug in the
computer’s power cord.
8. Connect your TV and, optionally, FM radio input sources to the connectors
on the backplate of your tuner:
➭For over-the-air digital TV, connect a DTV antenna to the ANT IN
connector.
➭For analog TV or FM, connect either your cable TV coaxial cable or an
FM antenna to the TV IN connection.
9. Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.
If you have properly installed your card, operating system messages will appear
once the boot procedure is finished. Proceed with the installation of drivers and
software.
Software Installation
Installation Steps
Note:
•You must install or reinstall the drivers and software in the following
cases:
•After you have installed the card in your system.
•After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.
•To install or remove the drivers, you must be logged on as a user with
administrator rights. We also recommend that you have the latest
Windows® Service Pack installed.
The following steps guide you through the installation of your software.
1. With your tuner installed, start your system.
2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up, click Cancel. When the
System Settings Change window asks you to restart your computer, click
No.
3. Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you
insert the ATI Installation CD into your CD drive after the operating system
has started. If your CD autorun is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does
not start automatically follow these steps:
a. In the Windows® task bar, click the Start button.
b. Click Run.
c. In the Run dialog, type X:\ATISETUP.EXE (where X: is your CD/DVD
drive). The Install screen opens.
The setup and install screeens are displayed in English if your operating
system's language is not supported
4. In the Install screen, click Software Install.
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5. Click Next.
6. Click Yes to accept the license agreement.
ATI Easy Install starts the Installation Wizard.
7. To complete the installation, follow the wizard's on-screen instructions.
Note: The Express installation option is recommended. Custom
installation allows you to select individual software components for
installation.
8. When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.
9. Click Finish.
10. After the system reboots, the Found New Hardware message may display
the Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Yes or Continue to complete
the driver installation.
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Chapter 3
Using Your ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe
Using Your Multimedia Software
The ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe supports the following multimedia software:
•ATI Catalyst™ Media Center (CMC)
•Windows® Media Center® with Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home
Premium, or Ultimate editions
•Windows® Media Center® with Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
For details on how CMC or Windows® Media Center® can help you get the most
out of your ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe, see the online Help files installed with
those applications.
To open Windows® Media Center®:
1. In the Windows® Start Menu, click Media Center.
or
From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > Accessories > Media
Center > Media Center.
2. Click the MY TV button, then click Live TV.
Connecting External Video and Audio Sources
Your ATI TV Wonder™ 650 PCIe lets you connect external devices such as DVD
players, camcorders, stereo systems, or TVs as input sources.
You can, for example, connect audio devices to the AUDIO input connector on the
backplate of your tuner (see the topic, "Backplate Connections" earlier in this
guide.)
You can also connect video devices using the S-VID connector on the backplate,
or use composite connections with a composite-to-S-Video adapter

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Chapter 4
Reference
Troubleshooting
Video is unstable or only black and white.
•Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard format.
•Check the quality of the incoming TV signal on another receiver.
•Connect your tuner directly to the cable TV or antenna source. Splitters can
degrade the signal.
No video or audio.
•Check that the speakers are connected and turned on.
•Check that your system's sound device is working properly (Control Panel ▷
Sounds and Audio Devices).
•Make sure the monitor is plugged in, turned on, and connected to the
computer.
•Make sure the cable or antenna is connected.
•Check that all connectors are securely plugged in to the correct jacks.
•Check that the tuner is securely connected.
Recording stops unexpectedly.
•Make you have sufficient disk space to accommodate the recording.
•Make sure you are recording to the correct hard disk. Check your software
manual for instructions on determining the target drive and folder for your
recordings.
•The maximum file size for the FAT32 file system is 4 gigabytes.
•Disable screen savers while recording.
•Disable Power Management while recording.
Dropped frames during recording.
Dropped frames during video recording indicates that some part of the system is
not fast enough to keep up with the recording. Recording video is a very
demanding task for even the most powerful system.
•Defragment your hard drive.

•A large, dedicated disk is recommended if you plan to do a lot of video
recording.
•Close all other running tasks, including those in the System Tray (clock,
popup reminders, virus scanners, etc.)
•Close and exit from any Task Scheduler.
•Do not log on to your network.
•Do not connect new devices while recording.
•Do not open or close CD or DVD trays while recording.
•Do not move the mouse while recording.
Poor TV reception.
•If you use an indoor antenna, you will get the best results with an amplified
model. To avoid interference, place the antenna as far away from the PC
monitor as possible.
•Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce signal quality. For the best
reception, connect the cable or antenna directly to your tuner.
Additional Accessories
Additional and replacement cables, installation CDs, manuals, and other
accessories for ATI products can be purchased from the online ATI store at
ati.amd.com/online/accessories
Compliance Information
This section details the compliance information for this product.
FCC Compliance Information
This TV Wonder™ product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's
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
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on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Complies with FCC 15.107, 15.109, 15.111, and 15.117.
For further compliance information:
ATI Research Inc. 62 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752 USA Tel: [phone]
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and with BETS-7,
Section 3.6.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada, et NTMR-7, Section 3.6.
Electrical Safety
UL 60950-1:2003, 1st Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2003, 1st Edition
To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature
should not exceed 40º C.
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