Encore ENUTV - V2.0 User manual

ENUTV
USB TV Tuner Adapter
User’s Guide

ENUTV User’s Guide
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ENUTV User’s Guide
Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 - Package Contents............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 - System Requirements........................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 - Connect ENUTV ............................................................................................................... 2
2.2 - Device Driver Installation for Windows®XP.................................................................... 3
2.3 - Device Driver Installation for Windows Vista®................................................................ 6
2.4 - Device Driver Installation for Windows®7....................................................................... 9
2.5 - Install the DirectX®......................................................................................................... 11
2.6 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows®XP................................................... 13
2.7 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows Vista®................................................ 15
2.8 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows®7...................................................... 17
Chapter 3: Launch the ENUTV Program......................................................................................... 20
3.1 - Running the ENUTV for the first time............................................................................ 20
3.2 - Watch TV programs or movies from DVD/VCR/Camcorder ......................................... 21
3.3 - Video Recorder................................................................................................................ 22
3.4 - Using the Snapshot.......................................................................................................... 23
3.5 - Playback Video................................................................................................................ 24
3.6 - ImageViewer.................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4: Using the Remote Control.............................................................................................. 27
Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................... 28
Chapter 6: Technical Support........................................................................................................... 29

ENUTV User’s Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 - Package Contents
The following items are included in the ENUTV package
zENUTV USB TV Tuner Adapter
zCD setup disc (includes Software Driver and Utility Software)
zRemote controller (optional)
zUser’s Guide
zAudio/Video In Connecter
zUSB Extension Cable
zAntenna
zRF Connector
zRF Cable
1.2 - System Requirements
zIntel®Pentium®4 2.0GHz CPU or equivalent AMD Athlon™ CPU
zMinimum 128 MB memory (256MB Recommended)
zMinimum 100 MB hard disk space available
z1024x768 graphic card, DirectX®9.0c or above compatible graphic card or higher
zOne free USB 2.0 slot
zMicrosoft Windows®7/XP ; Windows Vista®
zCD-ROM drive
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 - Connect ENUTV
To install the ENUTV into your computer, follow the steps below:
Notes:
Please disconnect internet when you first time to install the driver. Because sometime
system will auto install to other driver from internet.
1. Connect the antenna cable to the
connector.
2. Connect the Device to PC USB Hub.
3. Once you connect ENUTV to the USB
port, you can just follow the system’s
prompted messages to finish the driver
installation.
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2.2 - Device Driver Installation for Windows®XP
1. When you insert ENUTV, system will
show the “Found New Hardware” dialogue
box.
2. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
3. Click the “Setup Driver” button.
4. Click “Next” on driver setup welcome
window to continue.
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5. Click “Next” button.
6. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the
installation.
7. Click “Finish” button
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8. Click “Finish” to reboot PC.
9. To make sure the driver is properly
installed and started, open the “Device
Manager”. Please double-click the
“Sound, video and game controller”.
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2.3 - Device Driver Installation for Windows Vista®
1. When you insert ENUTV, system will show
the “Found New Hardware” dialogue box.
2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM
drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear.
3. Click the “Setup Driver” button.
4. Click “Next” on driver setup welcome
window to continue.
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5. Click “Install” button.
6. Click “Next” button.
7. Click “Finish” button.
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8. Click “Finish” button.
9. To make sure the driver is properly
installed and started, open the “Device
Manager”. Please double-click the
“Sound, video and game controller”.
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2.4 - Device Driver Installation for Windows®7
1. Please disconnect from the internet
before you installed the driver.
2. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
3. Click the “Setup Driver” button.
4. Click “Next” on driver setup welcome
window to continue.
5. Click “Install” button.
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6. Click “Next” button.
7. Click “Finish” button.
8. Click “Finish” button.
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9. To make sure the driver is properly
installed and started, open the “Device
Manager”. Please double-click the
“Sound, video and game controller”.
2.5 - Install the DirectX®
Microsoft DirectX®allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows®98, 2000,
Windows®XP and Windows Vista®. For software MPEG support in Windows®98, you
must first install Microsoft DirectX®, and then an MPEG compliant video player. Follow the
installation steps below to install MSDirectX®.
1. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
2. Click the “DirectX” button.
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3. Click “Accept the agreement” radio button
then click “Next”
4. Click “Next” to confirm the installation of
DirectX
5. Click “Finish”
NOTE:
The computer will automatically restart.
Please close all programs if any and save
files if needed before hitting the “Finish”
button.
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2.6 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows®XP.
1. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen should
automatically appear.
2. Click the “Setup Utility”
3. Click “Next” button.
4. Please read the License Agreement and
click “Yes” button
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5. Make sure the “Typical” radio button is
selected then click “Next”.
6. Click “Next” button to accept the default
location or choose a different folder
Note:
(We recommend not to change the default
location)
7. Click “Next” button.
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8. Click “Finish” to restart your computer
NOTE:
We recommend restarting your computer
right after the Installation Wizard.
2.7 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows Vista®
1. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen should
automatically appear.
2. Click the “Setup Utility”
3. Click “Next” button to start the ENUTV
Installation
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4. Please read the License Agreement and
click “Yes” button
5. Make sure the “Typical” radio button is
selected then click “Next”
6. Click “Next” button to accept the default
location or choose a different folder
Note:
(We recommend not to change the default
location)
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7. Click “Next”
8. Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
NOTE:
We recommend restarting your computer
right after the Installation Wizard.
2.8 - Install the ENUTV Utility Software on Windows®7
1. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive. The setup screen should
automatically appear.
2. Click the “Setup Utility”.
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