LifeView FlyDVB Trio User manual

FlyDVB Trio
User Manual
Animation Technologies Inc.
www.lifeview.com
Ver: 1.9

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CE Statement: This equipment has been tested and complies with EN 55022, EN
55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
EN 61000-4-5, 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11 standards.

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 FlyDVB Trio Connections ............................................................................. 3
3. Installation .......................................................................... 4
3.1 DirectX.......................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Installing the FlyDVB Trio ............................................................................. 5
3.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP ..................................... 6
3.4 Installation of LifeView DTV.......................................................................... 7
4. LifeView DTV ..................................................................... 8
4.1 DTV Interface Overview................................................................................ 8
4.2 Scanning for TV Channels (DVB-S).............................................................. 9
4.3 Scanning for TV Channels (DVB-T)............................................................ 11
4.4 Scanning and editing channels (Analog) .................................................... 13
4.5 Scanning for stations (FM Radio) (FM models only)................................... 14
4.6 Choosing your source................................................................................. 15
4.7 Channel list................................................................................................. 16
4.8 Volume controls.......................................................................................... 16
4.9 Signal Strength Meter................................................................................. 16
4.10 Teletext..................................................................................................... 17
4.11 EPG.......................................................................................................... 18
5. Settings ............................................................................ 19
5.1 DVB Settings .............................................................................................. 19
5.2 Analog TV/Video Settings (TV/AV-In/S-Video) ........................................... 21
6. PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and TWIN Mode......................... 26
7. Recording......................................................................... 28
7.1 The Recording Button................................................................................. 28
7.2 The TimeShift Button.................................................................................. 29

7.3 Schedule Recording ................................................................................... 30
7.4 Snapshots................................................................................................... 31
7.5 Play Mode................................................................................................... 31
8. The Remote Control and Keyboard Shortcuts ................. 32
8.1 Remote Control .......................................................................................... 32
8.2 Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................................... 33
9. Technical Support ............................................................ 34
9.1 Contact Us.................................................................................................. 34

Getting Started
1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FlyDVB Trio TV tuner and video capture card. This
product turns your PC into a powerful desktop multimedia system quickly and easily.
Capture video and still images and experience real-time MPEG-1/2/4 recording.
Watch both digital TV and analog TV or video at the same time, on the same screen,
thanks to LifeView’s exclusive MST technology! The FlyDVB Trio 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
•PIP (Picture in Picture)
•Real-time recording from Digital TV, Analog TV, and Analog inputs
•LifeView’s exclusive MST lets you watch both Digital TV and Analog TV/video
simultaneously
•Watch TV in a resizable window or full-screen
•TimeShifting functions
•Capture still images
•Listen to DVB radio
•Listen to FM radio (FM models only)
•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:
•FlyDVB Trio card
•PAL to NTSC connection adapters (x 2)
•AV-Cable
•Remote control
•IR sensor cable
•Portable antenna for DVB-T reception
•FM antenna (FM models only)
•Installation CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
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