Gigabyte GT-U8000-RH User manual

GT-U8000-RH
USB 2.0 Hybrid TV Dongle / USB 2.0
User's Manual /
Rev. 101
12MD-U8000-101R
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1.1. Features
zSupports world-wide Analog TV system (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
zSupports high quality Digital TV (DVB-T)
zGood DVB-T reception when moving at high speed
zBundled with professional TV player, CyberLink PowerCinema
zIncludes an easy-to-use remote control
zHigh speed USB 2.0 plug-and-play interface
zTotal thermal solution increases stability and durability
zSupports world-wide SAP and Stereo sound
zSupports Teletext and EPG system
zInstant or scheduled TV program recording
zSupports Time-Shifting
zCaptures snapshots of TV images
zSupports a wide range of video formats, such as .mpg .dat .avi
zWorkable in Windows®XP MCE
zSupports 9 languages, including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
German, Spanish, French, and Italian
1. Introduction

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2.2. Package Contents
USB 2.0 Hybrid TV Dongle
TV Signal Adaptor x 2
Auxiliary USB Cable
Remote Control
(Battery included)
DVB-T Antenna
Installation CD User's Manual
2.1. System Requirements
zIntel Pentium®4 1.8GHz (or higher) processor
(For the time-shifting function, Pentium®4 2.4GHz (or higher) processor is recommended.)
zOne free USB port
z256 MB of system memory ( 512 MB or more is recommended)
zGraphics card (supporting Microsoft®DirectX®9.0 or above)
zSound card
zCD-ROM or DVD-ROM player
z1 GB of free hard disk space is recommended for the time-shifting function
zWindows®XP Service Pack 1 or above
zMicrosoft®DirectX®9.0 or above
2. Installation
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GIGABYTE

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2.3. Hardware Installation
Connect the GT-U8000-RH hybrid TV dongle to your system and television, as shown below:
When you want to receive the Digital TV, please set up the digital TV antenna in a location where the signal
reception is good.
Notebook
Desktop System
USB Cable
TV Signal Adapter
USB TV Dongle
TV Signal Adapter
Analog Signal Source
Digital TV Antenna

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2.4. Software Installation
Software installations in the Windows®XP and Windows®XP MCE system are different. Refer to the following directions for
software installation:
Follow the on-screen instructions to easily com-
plete the software installation.
Software Installation in Windows®XP
Please execute the Install TV card driver, Install TV Player, and Install Remote control driver items in sequence, as
listed in the autorun window. Then, restart the system and open the TV player--PowerCinema.
Software Installation in Windows®XP MCE
Please execute the Install TV card driver item. After restarting the system, you can enjoy the multimedia functions on
the MCE platform. In addition, you can also execute the Install TV Player and Install Remote control driver items to use
the TV player--PowerCinema to watch TV.
Remote Control Guide
Almost all functions can be easily activated by using the up, down, left, right triangle buttons and the OK and Back buttons.
Blue buttons are instant activation buttons. (Note: The GT-U8000-RH does not support FM radio function. The FM radio
function can not be activated by using either the blue FM button or software.)
The remote control is for GIGABYTE's bundled TV player only. For the multimedia platform in Windows®XP
MCE, you need to buy a MCE-certificated remote control.

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1. Good reception quality in high mobility
GIGABYTE GT-U8000-RH hybird TV dongle is equipped with a chip designed by Dibcom--a professional car TV IC
design house, so it has good digital TV reception while moving at high speed (90km/h ~ 110km/h, depending on the
quality of the signal source). It is easy to enjoy TV with the GT-U8000-RH when you are in a moving vehicle.
2. Time-Shifting function
When the time-shifting function is activated, the system will record the live TV program in your hard disk. (The system
will reserve the recorded program for up to 30 minutes). Then, you can pause, forward or backward the channel you are
watching. If you switch to another channel, the system will erase the previously recorded contents and start to record
the current channel. The time-shifting function is defaulted to off when the TV player is installed. Please go to [TV] >
[Settings]> [Signal Settings] and enable the [Time-Shifting] function if you want to activate this function. Besides,
because the time-shifting function needs more system resources, please confirm whether your system meets the
recommended system requirements.
3. Scheduled recording
In the TV or Radio menu, click [Schedule] and select [TV] or [Radio] program to record. Click [New Schedule] to set up
the schedule record. Besides, if the TV channel supports the EPG function, you can click the program in the EPG menu
to record without setting recording details.
4. EPG function
Some TV channels provide Electronic Program Guide function. You can check this by clicking the EPG button on the
remote control. Then the screen will show the TV program guide. Moreover, you can directly click the program that you
wish to record without setting record details.
5. SAP/Stereo sound function
Please enter [TV]> [Settings]> [Signal settings]> [Audio] to choose SAP or Stereo sound. This function can be activated
only when the corresponding channel supports this function.
3. Advanced Features

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z(NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
z(DVB-T)
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zCyberLink PowerCinema
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zUSB 2.0
z
z
zTeletext EPG
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z
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zmpg dat avi
zWindows®XP MCE
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USB 2.0
x 2
USB
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2.1.
zPentium®4 1.8G
(Pentium®4 2.4 G )
zUSB
z256 MB ( 512 MB )
z( Microsoft®DirectX®9.0 )
z
zCD-ROM DVD-ROM
z1 GB
zWindows®XP Service Pack 1
zMicrosoft®DirectX®9.0
2.
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Windows®XP Windows®XP MCE
Windows®XP
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"Power Cinema
Windows®XP MCE
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"OK" "Back"
(GT-U8000-RH FM
FM )
MCE
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GT-U8000-RH Dibcom
(90km/h ~ 110km/h )
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Q: Why do I get a poor resolution for my digital TV?
A: Please make sure that the digital signal source is not interfered. You can try to change your location and install the
bundled DVB-T antenna.
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Q: Why does the computer respond slowly?
A: Please close other applications, and make sure the computer meets the recommended system requirements. In
addition, you can disable the Time-Shifting function (enabled by default) to free some computer resources.
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Q: Why is the Time-Shifting function not working?
A: Please make sure that the Time-Shifting function is enabled. Check [TV] > [Settings]> [Signal Settings] and enable the
[Time-Shifting] function. The Time-Shifting function needs more computer resources, including a Pentium® 2.4GHz (or
higher) processor and 1 GB of free hard disk space.
Q( )
A
CPU Pentium® 2.4G 1G
Q: Why is the TV dongle warm when it is working? Is it normal?
A: GIGABYTE GT-U8000-RH digital TV dongle has good reception when moving at high speed, so it will produce some
heat under normal working condition. However, after GIGABYTE's strict test, the GT-U8000-RH still has good reception
even in 40oC environment. Moreover, GIGABYTE Technology is the first one to put heatsink inside the TV dongle to
increase the stability and durability, which ensures that our customers have a high quality product.
Q: ?
A: U8000
40 C
4. Troubleshooting ( )
For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website--http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
--http://www.gigabyte.com.tw