Hauppauge PCTV 461e User manual

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PCTV 461e
Quick Install Guide
Contents of the Package
PCTV 61e DVB-S2 Stick
Power Supply 12 V DC / 1.5 A
( inside + outside - )
A
USB Extension Cable
B
C
Infrared Remote Control with
Battery
(some models only)
D
WinTV v8 Download Docu-
ment with Activation Code *
E
2. Connect the satellite antenna to the antenna input of the PCTV 461e stick.
3. Connect the small plug at the end of the cable on the power supply to the '12V 1.5A'
connector on the side of the PCTV 461e stick. Plug the power supply unit into a wall
socket.
This step requires that the PCTV 461e stick is connected to the USB port
It is recommended to disable your antivirus software during installation
An Internet connection is required for software activation
Open your web browser and enter the down-
load link from the WinTV v8 Download Docu-
ment into the address bar.
Or alternate visit one of these sites:
www.hauppauge.co.uk
www.hauppauge.com
www.hauppauge.com.sg
click on “SUPPORT” then “WinTV v8.5”.
Download the WinTV v8.5 Setup file to your
computer. After the download the file is usu-
ally located in your personal ‘Downloads’
folder.
Run the WinTV 8.5 Setup file for example
wintv85setup_36080.exe (the version num-
ber may vary but should be 36080 or later).
Select your language and click “Next”. Fol-
low the instructions on your screen.
First the device driver for the PCTV stick will
be installed.
In the window “Activation Required” click on
the button “Enter Activation Code” and enter
the Activation Code from the WinTV v8
Download Document.
After successful activation the WinTV appli-
cation will be installed. It is recommended to
use the default directories for the program
and data files.
After the installation you will find a ‘WinTV
8.5’ icon on your desktop and a “Haup-
pauge WinTV” folder in the Windows Start
menu.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need help with soft-
ware download or activation please don’t
hesitate to contact our technical support
staff by phone or email details can be
found in the head of this Quick Install Guide.
To start the WinTV appli-
cation double-click on
the ‘WinTV 8.5’ icon on
your desktop.
On the first start of the application the
Device Setup Wizard will appear.
Set the checkmark on “Digital DVB-
S/DVB-S2” and click Next.
You will need to specify which satellite
your dish is aligned with. In European
English speaking countries this is typi-
cally '28.2E ASTRA 2'.
Click Next to start the scanning
process.
Channels will be found and listed dur-
ing the scan.
Once this is complete click Next to
save the channel list and finish.
How to rerun the channel scan
later
To scan for channels again later in the
main WinTV window click on the gear
icon then select the “Devices” tab
click on the PCTV device listet and
click on “Tuner Setup”.
Ste 1: Install the Hardware
Ste 2: Software Installation Ste 3: Run WinTV 8.5 and Scan for Channels
English
For the exact contents please refer to the packaging description on the box.
* Please keep the Activation Code in a safe place. It is required for future installations.
The PCTV 461e allows you to receive satellite TV / radio on your PC and requires a
connection to a satellite dish with Universal LNB.
1. Insert the power plug into the power supply unit body. To do this slide the top of the
plug into the designated slot on the power supply unit body as shown in figure a
below. Now push the plug (figure b) until it clicks into place (figure c).
4. Use the supplied USB Extension Cable to connect the PCTV 461e stick to a free
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Indicator LED
The LED at the top of the PCTV 461e stick close to the power connector has the fol-
lowing meaning:
- LED off: The PCTV 461e tuner is not in use.
- LED green: The PCTV 461e tuner is used to watch TV or for recording.
- LED red: A current overload is detected on the antenna input.
- LED flashing red: Short circuit detected in the antenna cable or satellite system.
Subject to change
Hauppauge Digital Asia Pte Ltd
1093 Lower Delta Road #04-05
Tiong Bahru Industrial Estate
Singapore 169204
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
www.hauppauge.com.sg
Hauppauge Digital Europe Sarl
Crown House Home Gardens
Dartford Kent DA1 1DZ
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.hauppauge.co.uk
The plug may
vary depending
on the country.
Hauppauge Inc.
909 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge NY 11788
USA
Phone: [phone]
Tech Support: ([phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.hauppauge.com

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Insert the battery into the remote control following
the instructions on the back of the remote control
(+ is on top / visible).
The IR software (ir.exe) is started automatically
when Windows starts (you should see a small black
remote control icon in the Windows taskbar).
Notes on Using the Remote Control
- The IR sensor is built into the PCTV 461e stick. Therefor when using the Remote
Control direct it towards the PCTV 461e stick.
- The WinTV application only responds to the remote control when it is the active
window.
- In case the PCTV 461e stick was not connected to the USB port during Windows
start up the IR software will not be loaded and the remote control will not function.
To make it work after connecting the PCTV 461e stick run the “Restart IR“ shortcut
in the Start menu or in the “WinTV Advanced Options” folder on your Desktop.
TV Guide
Many digital TV channels transmit Electronic Program Guide information (EPG). This
information is collected and displayed in the TV Guide window. Click a program title
with your mouse to see more details about the entry.
To record a program click on Record in the details view. The scheduled recording is
added to the Scheduler window. To rescan all frequencies for TV Guide information
click on Update EPG.
TV Scheduler
In the main window click on the Menu
button and select “Scheduler” or click
on the grey “Scheduler” button in the
“TV Guide & Scheduler” window.
The Scheduler allows you to record a
TV program at a certain date and time
on a specified channel. It lists all
scheduled recordings added by the
TV Guide as well as any manual
recordings that have been set.
From here you can Edit or Cancel
(delete) existing schedule entries.
To manually schedule a new record-
ing click on the Add button. You will
need to select the channel set the
start time duration etc. and confirm
with a click on the Record button.
Note: The WinTV application
does not have to be running for
a scheduled recording to work, but
your PC will need to be either tur-
ned on or in Standby mode If the
PC is in Standby mode, it will be
woken up automatically at the
given time
All scheduled recordings are per-
formed in the background by the task
“WinTVRec.exe”. If a recording is
started while you are watching live TV
WinTV will display the TV program
being recorded.
Playing Back Recordings
To watch a recording click on the Open File for Playback button and select the
recording or click the Menu button and select “Recordings” from the menu. Checking the Device Driver Installation
Open the Control Panel click System and select Device Manager. In Windows 10
right-click on the Start icon and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
In the device manager in the category “Sound video and game controllers“ you
should see the “PCTV 61e” entry without any exclamation mark.
Software Updates and FAQ
In the Support section on the Hauppauge website you can find the latest software up-
dates for your product answers to frequently asked questions and other up to date in-
formation.
United Kingdom: www.hauppauge.co.uk
Singapore: www.hauppauge.com.sg
United Kingdom: Detailed TV Guide not available
Please note that in the United Kingdom detailed TV Guide information is not available
via satellite (ASTRA 28.2E) only “Now and Next” information.
How Can I Rerun the Channel Scan?
To scan for channels again in the main WinTV window click on the gear icon then se-
lect the “Devices” tab click on the TV tuner device and click on “Tuner Setup”.
Display Problems
If there are problems with the TV display they can possibly be rectified by changing
the video renderer options. Click on the Settings button in WinTV on the "General" tab
select a different Video Renderer (for example VMR9). Restart the WinTV application.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Eq ipment (WEEE): The device may not be disposed of with household rubbish.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concernin used electrical and elec-
tronic appliances (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE). The uideline determines the framework for
the return and recyclin of used appliances as applicable throu hout the EU. To return your used device, please use
the return and collection systems available to you.
CE Statement: This equipment has been tested and complies with EN 55013, EN 55020 and IEC 801-3 part 3
standards. The complete conformity declaration can be viewed here: www.hauppau e.de/compliance
Nordic note: Ma kun tilkoples kabel-TV nett via alvanisk isolator.
FCC Statement FCC ID: H90WINTV
CAUTION: Chan es or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the FCC
Rules could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canada: Supplementary Television Broadcastin Receivin Apparatus - Appareils supplémentaires de réception de
télévision.
© 2018 Hauppau e Inc.
Further Information
WinTV v8.5 features include live TV recording and pausing live TV a scheduler for
recording and a video player to play back recordings in a window or full screen.
Start Live TV
To start Live TV click on the TV icon: .
Ways to Change Channels
- Click on the arrow buttons and .
- Enter a preset number using keyboard or remote
control.
- Using the keyboard enter the starting letter of a
channel’s name.
- Click on the Menu button and select “Find Chan-
nel” from the Context menu (pictured right).
Record TV Manually
- To start recording click on the Record button.
- To finish the recording click on the Record button again.
Recording Location
By default recordings (and Snapshots) are placed into C:\Users\Public\Videos.
You can change this folder in the WinTV settings (gear icon) on the ‘Capture’ tab.
Ste 4: Using WinTV v8.5
Remote Control (On Some Models Only)
WinTV Keyboard Commands
Next Channel = Plus (+)
Previous Channel = Minus (-)
Increase Volume = Page up
Decrease Volume = Page down
Show Channel List = Ctrl + L
Mute = Ctrl + M
Display Info = Ctrl + O
Stream Details = Ctrl + D
Teletext = Ctrl + T
Pause Video = Ctrl + Q
Play = Ctrl + P
Skip Ahead = Ctrl + F
Skip Back = Ctrl + R
Live (now) = Ctrl + C
Full Screen = Ctrl + W
Subtitles on / off = Ctrl + S
WinTV Settings = Ctrl + I
Start TV = Alt + T
Last Channel = Alt + P
Start Recording = Alt + R
Stop = Alt + S
Open File = Alt + F
Make Snapshot = Space Bar
Change Aspect Ratio = Ctrl + A
Exit Full Screen = Esc
Minimize
Show Info
Open file for
playback
Snap shot
Live TV /
Teletext Record Change
Channel
Stop Mute
Volume
Skip back (60s
Skip back (10s
Skip forward (30s
Full Screen
Exit
Application
WinTV
Settings
Skip forward (60s
Pause
Menu
Important Remote Control Buttons
Go : Start WinTV
TV : Start Live TV
Power : Exit WinTV
OK : Confirm selection
Prev : Select last channel
Mute : Turn sound on/off
Text : Display Teletext
CH : Change channel
VOL : Change volume