Diamond TV Wonder 750PEC User manual

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Introduction
Defining the PCI Express Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC
Important Notice: “All channels are subject to coverage and may be changed from time to
time. Reception may depend on the type and condition of your existing aerial. Aerial
upgrade may be required. Please confirm coverage in your area.” We strongly recommend
that you install an outdoors antenna when you use the DTV receiver indoors.

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Defining HD 750PEC
HD 750PEC
is a small board that is plugged into a PCI Express slot of your computer. It’s fully
compatible with your desktop PC use. Let you enjoy digital (FTA) Radio and TV programs
and Analog TV programs.
Feature
• Advanced TV Application
Supports Digital HDTV for ATSC QAM& Analog TV for NTSC
Rewind and fast forward live TV shows with Always Time Shifting recording
Electronic Program Guide (EPG, by 3rd party software)
Support HDTV Receiving up to 1920 X 1080i
• Listen to ATSC digital radio
Receive digital radio stations from your PC
Automatic station searching
Create favorite stations for convenient listening
• Digital Personal Video Recording
Schedule TV recording and save directly to your PC’s hard drive
Installing the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC device
Summary
In this chapter the system requirements and the installation of the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC
device are described.
System requirements
Recommended OS system˄Watching TV and recording˅
ҏIBM compatible PC with Pentium 4, 2.0GHz or above,ǂ
ҏAt leastǂ256 MB RAM, 512 MB RAM recommended
ҏAt least 30MB free hard disc spaceǂ
ҏǂSound Blaster compatible audio card
ҏ3D graphic card recommended (with hardware overlay support, up to dateǂ

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Drivers)
ҏǂOne free PCI Express interface
ҏǂSound card for audio
ҏSupported operating systems:ǂ
Windows 2000 Professional/Server (Service Pack 4 required)
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows Vista
ҏAdditional requirements:ǂ
DirectX 9 or higher
MediaPlayer 9 or higher
At least 10GB hard disc space or above, that’s necessary for DVR functionality
Additional system requirements for PCI Express devices
ҏ1 available PCI Eǂxpress slot for each PCI Express card (do not use the one directly under AGP
graphic card connector).
If you use a multiple number of PCI Express cards, you have to calculate with a current of 4A on the
5V rail for each of the used PCI Express Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC PCI Express card.
Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception
ҏǂHybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC
ҏIBM compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP CPU with 2400MHz or aboveǂ
ҏ3D AGP or PCIǂexpress graphic card recommended (with MPEG2 hardware acceleration,
hardware overlay support and up to date drivers)
ҏRecommended operating systems:ǂ
Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 required)
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows Vista
Important information
For best results, a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 16 bit color dept or higher is
recommended for use with DTV applications. A screen resolution of at least 1280x1024 pixels with
24 bit color dept or higher is recommended for HDTV.
You should update all your system drivers (main board, graphics, sound and network adapter
drivers) to the current version before installing the driver for the DTV-PC TV device. You also should
update your operating system with all service packs and hot fixes available.
Package contents
HD 750PEC ATSC/QAM Hybrid Device x1
Remote x1
Remote receiving cable x1
Low-profile bracket (optional)
Multi-Function Cable x1
Antenna x1
Quick installation Guide x1
CD (Driver and Application Software)
Installation of the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC Device

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Installation of the PCI Express device
To install the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC PCI Express board make certain that the computer is
turned off. Precede the following steps to install the PCI Express card into your PC system:
1. Turn off the PC.
2. Open the case of your computer to expose the PCI Express slots.
3. Now you have to choose a free PCI Express slot. If possible choose a different slot than the slot
next to your AGP connector.
4. Unscrew the metal dust protector of the slot you have chosen.
5. Put the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC board into the PCI E slot.
Figure 2.1: Inserting the DTV board into a PCI EXPRESS slot
6. Tighten the screw on the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC board.
7. Repeat the steps 3 to 6 for any additional PCI Express card you want to install.
8. Close the case of your computer case.
Your Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC hardware is installed now.
Installing the driver and software
Summary
In this chapter the installation of Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD 750PEC PCI EXPRESS is exemplary
described for the operating system Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. The installation for
the other operating systems as Windows 2000 is similar. z
Install the driver
Turn on the PC. Insert the install CD to CD ROM. Then plug the HD 750PEC into one of the
PCI E port:
Step1: When you start your computer for the first time after installing the Hybrid ATSC/QAM HD
750PEC PCI Express card, the message “Found New Hardware” appears. Please choose
“Cancel”.

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Step2: When insert CD, OS will promote setup automatically
Step3: Run “Software Install” Computer will now automatically show an install page, click
“Next”

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Step4:Click “Install” to continue installation driver
Step5: OS will promote to install devicesˈClick “Continue Anyway”

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Step6: Click “Finish” to completely install the Driver Software
Installing TotalMedia
Step7: Installation of Total Media, Choose setup languag

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Step8: Click “Next” to continue installation
Step9: Click “Yes” and then it will install “Arcsoft TotalMedia”
Step10: If you want to change the destination folder, please click “Browse” and click
“next” (Recommended is better)

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Step11: Please click “Next”
Step12: Program starts to copy files.

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Step13: Click “Finish”, the Arcsoft TotalMedia software is installed on your computer.
Step14: Click “Next” to continue installation “IR Receive”

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Step15: If you want to change the destination folder, please click “Browse” and click “Next”
(Recommended is better)
Step16: Click “Finish”, the “IR Receive” software is installed on your computer.

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Step17: You will see that ATSC application icons will appear on your desktop.
Step18: You will see that Remote application icons will appear on your desktop.
Step19: When all finished, please check on Control panel, select “System”—“System
properties”—“Device Manager”, you can see one device installed.

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Arcsoft Total Media Users
How to use TotalMedia, you can get online help.
Connection
Summary
HD 750PEC Connection (Only ATSC)
1. Connecting ATSC/QAM Hybrid HD 750PEC TV Receiver to PCI Express interface on
your PC

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2. Connecting Analog TV Cable (for analog TV) or digital antenna (for digital TV) to ATSC
Hybrid HD 750PEC TV Receiver.

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3. When you want to switch Analog, please switch to Analog Cable (ATSC Antenna can’t
receive the Analog TV Channel)
4. Input & Output Connections

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Remote Controller Button List
1 TV/AV: Switch between S-Video, Composite, and TV
2 TotalMedia: Open/Close TotalMedia Software
3 0 - 9: Channel Number Keys
4 ESC: Return
5 MUTE: On/Off volume mute
6 Up
Down
Left
Right
OK
7,8 CH+/CH-: Channel Up/Channel Down
9ʚ10 VOL-/VOL+: Volume Down/Volume Up
11 Record: Record/Stop recording the current program
Play: Play a recorded program
Pause: Pause a program
Stop: Stops pre-recorded viewing and returns to live TV
Forward: Forward the current movie clip
Rewind: Rewind the current movie clip
Time-Shift: Time-Shift function
Snapshot: Takes a picture of what is on screen
Show/Hide Control Center: Show/hides the display panel
Full Screen/Restore: Switches from full screen to the
default screen
Shuffle: TV wall function
Power: Turns computer off
Trouble shooting
1. Can not lock any program channel when auto scan.
1. Please check if there is ATSC broad casting program in your area;
2. Please check if your signal condition is too weak, try to move the antenna around
and re-scan again, it is better to move the antenna near the window
3. Please check you connect the antenna and tightly
4. Please check you select right country in the Total Media software scan function
page.
5. Please try to use an outdoor antenna and scan once more.

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2. I do find some channels, but this time I get fewer channels than last time
1. Maybe you moved antenna’s position or angle, try to find the better position and keep
the antenna vertical
2. The weather also can also affect your receiving signal quality, if the weather is bad today,
that is the reason
3. In some new start ATSC broadcasting area, the provider of ATSC broadcasting may
change their broadcasting power day by day, try to find the best power strength.
4. If you put a CAN of cola on the antenna, that will make signal weak, please move them
away.
3. When I watch program, Screen blacked out when playing or freezes on first
picture.
Unfortunately, you are in a weak signal condition. You can see that from the Yellow light on
the top of HD 750PEC. The reason is same as question 2.
4. Video playing but Audio failed
Please check the sound card or the volume setting.
5. Remote control does not work
1. Check remote controller batteries.
2. Check remote receiver: the light will be on when receive, that is showing it is getting
signal.
3. Check if you are in 5m between the Remote Receiver, don’t keep to far away.
4. Please point the receive window, that is to say, the angle of the receiving and sending is
important
6. Watching TV some time freeze or slow, also audio stroke
1. Please check your PC is not Pentium 3 or 2, HD 750PEC need a high CPU to decoding
ATSC stream
2. Please check you VGA driver is properly installed and updated
3. Please don’t run other high CPU loading software such as game and CAD.

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Technical Support
Diamond Technical Support staff is here to help resolve any issues
that you may be experiencing with the installation of the Diamond
product. Prior to contacting technical support please make sure you
have the following information available.
1. Model #: (Printed on the bar code, located on the box)
2. Installation CD Version: (printed on the CD label)
3. The version of Windows that your system is running.
4. The manufacturer and model # of your computer.
5. CPU type and speed (example: Intel Pentium4 2.4GHZ)
6. A complete description of the problem that you are
experiencing including any steps that you have taken to try
to resolve the issue.
Technical Support Options
Free Telephone Support
818-534-1414
(long distance rates may apply)
Mon - Fri, 8 - 4:30 PST
http://www.diamondmm.com