Geniatech PCI Express SBTVD Hybrid X8507 Operating and maintenance instructions

PCI Express Hybrid SBTVD X8507 V11.44.0309.00
PCI Express SBTVD Hybrid X8507
Quick Installation Manual
Introduction
Defining the PCI Express SBTVD Hybrid X8507
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.
Defining X8507
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X8507 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 digital TV
programs and Analog TV programs.
Feature
• Advanced TV Application
Supports Digital HDTV for SBTVD, analog TV for PAL-M NTSC
Rewind and fast forward live TV shows with Always Time Shifting recording
Electronic Program Guide (EPG, by 3rd party software)
• Listen to SBTVD digital radio
Receive digital radio stations from your PC
Automatic station searching
Create favorite stations for convenient listening
• Digital Personal Video Recording
Scheduled TV recording and save directly to your PC’s hard drive
Installing the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 device
Summary
In this chapter the system requirements and the installation of the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 device are
described.
System requirements
Recommended OS system（Watching TV and recording）
IBM compatible PC with Pentium 4, 2.0GHz or above,
At least 256 MB RAM, 512 MB RAM recommended
Sound Blaster compatible audio card
3D graphic card recommended (with hardware overlay support, up to d ate drivers)
 One free PCI Express interface
 Sound card for audio
Supported operating systems:
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows Vista
Additional requirements:
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
1 available PCI E xpress 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 SBTVD Hybrid X8507 PCI Express card.
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Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception
 SBTVD Hybrid X8507
IBM compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP CPU with 2400MHz or above
3D AGP or PCI express graphic card recommended (with MPEG2 hardware acceleration,
hardware overlay support and up to date drivers)
Recommended operating systems:
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
X8507 SBTVD Hybrid Device x1
Antenna x1
Remote Cable x1
Remote Control x1
Multi-Function Cable x1
Quick installation Guide x1
Software CD (Driver and Application Software) x1
Installation of SBTVD Hybrid X8507 Device
Installation of the PCI- Express device
To install the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 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 one
next to your AGP connector.
4. Unscrew the metal dust protector of the slot you have chosen.
5. Put the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 board into the PCI E slot.
Figure 2.1: Inserting the DTV board into a PCI- Express slot
6. Tighten the screw on the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 board.
7. Repeat step 3 to 6 for any additional PCI Express card which you want to install.
8. Close the case of your computer case.
SBTVD Hybrid X8507 hardware is installed now.
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Installing the driver and software
Summary
In this chapter the installation of SBTVD Hybrid X8507 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.
Install the driver
Turn on the PC. Insert the install CD to CD ROM. Then plug the X8507 into one of the PCI
E port:
Step1: When you start your computer for the first time after installing the SBTVD Hybrid X8507 PCI
Express card, the message “Found New Hardware” appears. Please choose “Cancel”.
Step2: When insert CD, OS will promote setup automatically
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Step3: Run “Software Install” Computer will now automatically show an install page, click
“Next”
Step4: OS will promote to install devices，Click “Continue Anyway”
Step5: Click “Finish” to completely install the Driver Software
Installing TotalMedia
Step6: Installation of Total Media, Choose setup language
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Step7: Click “Next” to continue installation
Step8: Click “Yes” and then it will install “Arcsoft TotalMedia”
Step9: If you want to change the destination folder, please click “Browse” and click “next”
(Recommended is better)
Step10: Please click “Next”
Step11: Program starts to copy files.
Step12: Click “Finish”, the Arcsoft TotalMedia software is installed on your computer.
Step13: Click “Next” to continue installation “IR Receive”
Step14: If you want to change the destination folder, please click “Browse” and click “Next”
(Recommended is better)
Step15: Click “Finish”, the “IR Receive” software is installed on your computer.
Step16: You will see that SBTVD application icons will appear on your desktop.
Step17: You will see that Remote application icons will appear on your desktop.
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Step18: When all finished, please check on Control panel, select “System”—“System
properties”—“Device Manager”, you can see one device installed.
Arcsoft Total Media Users
How to use TotalMedia, you can get online help.
Connection
Summary
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X8507 Connection (Only SBTVD)
1. Connecting SBTVD Hybrid X8507 TV Receiver to PCI Express interface on your PC
2. Connecting Analog TV Cable (for analog TV) or digital antenna (for digital TV) to
SBTVD Hybrid X8507 TV Receiver.
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3. When you want to switch analog, please switch to analog cable (SBTVD antenna can’t
receive analog TV channel)
4. Input & Output Connections
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Remote Control 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
9、10 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 SBTVD 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, it is better to move the antenna near the window
3. Please check if you connect the antenna tightly
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