Gericom USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner User manual

USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner
User Manual
Ver: 1.9

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Contents
1. Getting Started ................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Package Contents ........................................................................................ 1
1.4 System Requirements .................................................................................. 2
2. Input & Output Connections ............................................... 3
2.1 USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner Connections ............................................................. 3
3. Installation .......................................................................... 4
3.1 DirectX.......................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Connecting the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner ......................................................... 5
3.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP ..................................... 6
3.4 Installation of the DTV software.................................................................... 7
4. DTV .................................................................................... 8
4.1 DTV Interface Overview................................................................................ 8
4.2 Scanning for TV Channels (Digital)............................................................... 9
4.3 Scanning and editing channels (Analog) .................................................... 11
4.4 Scanning for stations (FM Radio) ............................................................... 12
4.5 Choosing your source................................................................................. 13
4.6 Channel list................................................................................................. 14
4.7 Volume controls.......................................................................................... 14
4.8 Signal Strength Meter ................................................................................. 14
4.9 Teletext....................................................................................................... 15
4.10 EPG .......................................................................................................... 16
5. Setting .............................................................................. 17
5.1 DVB Settings .............................................................................................. 17
5.2 Analog TV/Video Settings (TV/AV-In/S-Video) ........................................... 19
6. Recording......................................................................... 23
6.1 The Recording Button................................................................................. 23
6.2 The TimeShift Button .................................................................................. 24
6.3 Schedule Recording ................................................................................... 25
6.4 Snapshots................................................................................................... 26

6.5 Play Mode................................................................................................... 26
7. The Remote Control and Keyboard Shortcuts ................. 27
7.1 Remote Control .......................................................................................... 27
7.2 Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................................... 28
8. Technical Support ............................................................ 29
8.1 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 29

Getting Started
1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner. This product turns your PC into a
powerful multimedia system quickly and easily. Capture video and still images and
experience real-time MPEG 1/2/4. The USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner provides you with a
high quality TV viewing experience with true stereo sound!
1.2 Features
•Antenna ready DVB-T Silicon Tuner
•Universal Analog TV Silicon Tuner
•S-Video/composite video inputs
•Real-time recording from Digital TV, Analog TV, and Analog inputs
•Watch TV in a resizable window or full-screen
•TimeShifting functions
•Capture still images
•Listen to DVB radio
•Compatible with Windows®2000 and XP
1.3 Package Contents
When removing the contents of the package, please inspect all items to ensure no
damage was sustained during shipping. The following items should be included in the
package:
•USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner
•PAL connectors (x2)
•NTSC connectors (x2)
•USB cable
•EMI ferrite core (for USB cable)
•Installation CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
•Remote control
•Portable antenna for DVB-T reception
•FM antenna
•FM antenna connector
Note: The included antenna is only suitable for areas with a strong DVB-T signal. If
you have reception problems, first try to move or reorient the antenna. Otherwise, you
may need to use a stronger antenna for better reception.
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Getting Started
1.4 System Requirements
To successfully use the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner solution, please ensure that your
system meets the following requirements:
•Pentium®4 2.0 GHz or faster PC, Pentium 4®2.4GHz or higher recommended
•256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM recommended
•Windows®2000 or Windows®XP
•VGA card or chipset with full DirectX 9.0 support
•DirectX 9.0c or higher installed (installer included on installation CD)
•CD-ROM or DVD drive
•100 MB available hard disk space for installation, additional free space on your
hard disk for recording and editing files
•AC97 compatible sound card for audio
•Speakers for audio output
•Available USB 2.0 port
•TV antenna or TV cable for analog TV and digital TV
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Input & Output Connections
2. Input & Output Connections
2.1 USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner Connections
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1 Mini USB: Connects the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner to your PC.
2 Composite Video In: Connects to composite video sources
3 Audio In (L): Connects external audio to unit (left channel)
4 Audio In (R): Connects external audio to unit (right channel)
5 S-Video In: Connects to S-Video sources
6 IR Sensor: Onboard IR sensor for remote control.
7 Analog TV In: Connects to provided NTSC or PAL connector to connect to an
analog TV source.
8 Digital TV/FM In: Connects to provided NTSC or PAL connector to connect to a
digital TV source or FM antenna.
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Installation
3. Installation
The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring
the card, accessories and software.
3.1 DirectX
Before installing your the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner, it is necessary to install DirectX 9.0c
or higher. Insert the installation CD and an installation menu should load
automatically.
If the Autostart program does not appear
automatically when you insert your Installation CD,
start it manually by running the InstallCD.exe file
located on the Installation CD, or by clicking the Start
button, choosing Run…, and typing in
D:\InstallCD.exe. (if D: is your CD-ROM drive)
Click on DirectX and follow the prompts to
install DirectX. After the installation is
completed, shut down the computer.
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Installation
3.2 Connecting the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner
Attach the EMI core to your USB cable.
Connect your digital or analog antenna to the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner, and use the USB
cable to connect it to the USB 2.0 port on your PC.
Note: Use the primary USB connector to connect the USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner to your
computer; plug in the secondary USB connector only if your computer does not
fully power the unit.
(Primary USB connector)
(Secondary USB connector)
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Installation
3.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP
Windows 2000 / XP will
automatically detect the USB 2.0
DVB-T Tuner and brings up the
Found New Hardware Wizard
window.
If you have not already done so,
place the Installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
Select Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced) and
click Next.
Now select Search for the best
driver in these locations, make
sure “Search removable media is
checked, and click Next.
Windows will now find the drivers on
the Installation CD and install them
automatically. After installing the
driver, Windows will inform you that
it has done so successfully. Click
Finish.
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Installation
3.4 Installation of the DTV software
Install the DTV software by clicking on
DTV Setup. Just follow the prompts to
install the software.
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DTV
4. DTV
4.1 DTV Interface Overview
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1. Change Skin 13. Record Start
2. Switch to Analog TV 14. Stop
3. Switch to composite video in 15. Skip to beginning
4. Switch to S-Video in 16. Skip to end
5. Switch to FM Radio 17. Mute on/off
6. Switch to DVB TV 18. Volume bar
7. Open Scan settings 19. Show/hide channel list
8. Switch to Play mode 20. Snapshot button
9. Teletext 21. Signal Strength Meter
10. Open EPG window 22. Toggle fullscreen/windowed viewing mode
11. Rewind 23. Fast Forward
12. TimeShift Start/Play/Pause 24. Channel list
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DTV
4.2 Scanning for TV Channels (Digital)
Before you can watch digital TV,
you have to scan for available
channels in your area.
On the Menu Bar, click on Tool,
and then click on Scan. You
can also click on the Scan
button on the left side of the
screen.
Receiving Setup:
This shows the current reception standards the DTV application is set to. You can
change this setting by running the Set Region application from the installation CD.
Services Information:
This shows information about the currently selected channel when available. During a
scan, this will show information on the status of the scan
Channel Scan:
There are two ways to scan for available channels, Auto Scan and Transponder Scan.
1. Auto Scan:
Select Auto Scan, then select your country
from the drop-down box and click Scan.
2. Transponder Scan:
If you want to manually enter a frequency,
select Transponder Scan, type in the
Frequency in kHz and click Scan.
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DTV
Found channels will be displayed in a
window, and here you can customize your
channel list.
You can sort your channel list by Channel
Name, Frequency, Network Provider,
Transponder ID, and Audio type by
clicking on the button at the top of each
column. Click the name of a channel to
rename it, or scroll to the right and click on
the Audio setting to change between
available broadcasted audio/languages.
You can uncheck a channel so it does not appear in your channel list, or you can
select it and click Delete to remove the channel entirely. You can also import channel
lists into your current list by clicking Import, you can load another channel list by
clicking Load, and you can save your channel list by clicking Save As… To save your
changes, click OK. To cancel your changes, click Cancel.
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DTV
4.3 Scanning and editing channels (Analog)
When in TV mode, choosing Tool then Scan or clicking on the Scan button will open
up the following screen.
Here, click on the Scan button to automatically scan all channels for availability and
remove any unavailable channels. You can also change your Country to set your TV
Standard, or you can change your TV Standard directly by using the dropdown boxes.
You can change the Input Type to designate whether you use an antenna(Air) or
cable TV(Cable).
You can edit your channel list by using the checkboxes next to the channel name -
unchecked channels will be hidden from the channel list. (You will still be able to switch
to the channel by typing in the channel number) Click on the name of the channel to
edit the name that will appear in your channel list. You can also click on the Audio
Format of the channel to choose between MONO or STEREO sound (when available).
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DTV
4.4 Scanning for stations (FM Radio)
When in FM mode, choosing Tool then Scan or clicking on the Scan button will open
up the following screen.
To begin a full autoscan for radio stations, click the Scan button. The process will take
a couple minutes; you can stop the scan by clicking Stop. You can also manually
enter a frequency by clicking on Set to tune to that frequency and then clicking on Add
to add the frequency to your station list. Clicking on Previous or Next will autoscan to
the previous or next station, and the ▲and ▼buttons will fine tune the frequencies.
You can rename a station by selecting it and clicking on its name. To take stations out
of your list, select it and click on Delete. To save your changes, click on Save or OK;
to cancel your changes, click on Cancel.
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DTV
4.5 Choosing your source
Your USB 2.0 DVB-T Tuner is not limited to digital TV reception – you can also view
analog sources.
On the left side of the interface, you will find buttons that let you access different
sources.
Switches to Analog TV reception
Switches to an external device connected to the composite video
input
Switches to an external device connected to the S-Video input
Switches to FM Radio reception
Switches to Digital Terrestrial TV (selected by default)
Brings up the Scan Settings dialog
Enters Play Mode, and lets you view snapshots you have taken and
watch video you have captured
Opens Teletext window (when available)
Opens EPG window
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DTV
4.6 Channel list
On the right side of the interface is the channel list. Here you will see available
channels for DVB if you are in DVB mode, and TV channels if you are in TV mode.
Simply click on a channel to switch to it, or press the Kor Larrow keys to switch
channels. In DVB mode, you can select DVB Radio by clicking on the dropdown box
and choosing Radio. In FM Radio mode, your radio stations will be listed.
4.7 Volume controls
At the bottom of the interface is the volume bar. Click on the bar to set the volume to
that level, or press the Ior Jarrow keys to decrease or increase the volume. Click
on the speaker icon to mute the audio.
4.8 Signal Strength Meter
The signal strength meter indicates how strong the signal is for the current channel.
Green lights indicate good reception, yellow lights indicate fair reception, and red lights
indicate poor reception.
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DTV
4.9 Teletext
Simply clicking the Tx button opens the Teletext window. Not all TV stations provide
Teletext service. Everyday, however, competent editorial offices provide a selection of
quickly and easily accessible information, which you can access for free, since it is
constantly transferred along with the TV picture via the so-called vertical blanking
interval of the picture signal. Surfing through the pages is conveniently easy thanks to
the preloaded text tables. Use the arrow buttons (on the software interface, the PC
keyboard or the remote control) to navigate from one page to another or enter a page
number directly. You can also click a page reference directly to call up its content,
practically with no delay.
For further information about using Teletext, click on Help at the top right of your
screen to read the Help file.
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DTV
4.10 EPG
Digital TV stations often broadcast Electronic Program Guide, or EPG information.
This information includes information about upcoming programs and their playing
times, and can be used to see what shows will be playing later in the day and record
them.
Click the EPG button to open the EPG window:
Click on Update to update the EPG information. Date, start time, duration and
program name will appear in the table. Selecting an entry will show extended
information about the program(if available). Clicking on Rec. will schedule a recording
of that program automatically using the EPG information – you can use this to easily
schedule recordings of your favorite programs.
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