Marmitek FREE TV 200 User manual

20120/20060620 • FreeTV200tm
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MARMITEK®2006
FREE TV 200
FREE TV 200
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OWNER’S MANUAL 3
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG 15
MODE D’EMPLOI 27
MODO DE EMPLEO 39
MANUALE ISTRUZIONE 51
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SAFETY WARNINGS
• To prevent short circuits, this product should only be used inside and only in dry spaces.
Do not expose the components to rain or humidity. Do not use the product close to a
bath, swimming pool etc.
• Do not expose the components of your systems to extremely high temperatures or bright
light sources.
• Do not open the product: The device contains live components. The product should only
be repaired or serviced by a qualified repairman.
• In case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the product yourself,
all guarantees expire. Marmitek does not accept responsibility in case of improper usage of
the product or when the product is used for other purposes than specified. Marmitek does
not accept responsibility for additional damage other than covered by the legal product
responsibility.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a database and/or
published, in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise – without Marmitek’s prior written permission.
PowerCinema IS DELIVERED ‘UNALTERED, WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEE, EITHER EXPLICITLY OR
IMPLICITLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GUARANTEE RELATING TO INFORMATION, SER-
VICES OR PRODUCTS DELIVERED THROUGH OR IN CONNECTION WITH POWERCINEMA AND
IMPLICIT GUARANTEE RELATING TO THE MARKETABILITY OR SUITABILITY FOR A CERTAIN
OBJECTIVE, PRIVACY EXPECTATION OR GUARANTEE THAT THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS NOT
INFRINGING.
BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU AGREE THAT MARMITEK IS NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR MATERI-
ALS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKAGE.
PowerCinema is a registered trademark and, just like the other company and product names in
this publication, is used for identification purposes. All trademarks will remain the exclusive
property of their respective owners.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Set content
3. System Requirements
4. How does FreeTV200 work?
5. Installation
5.1 Connect FreeTV200
5.2 Device Driver Installation for Windows XP
5.3 Install the DirectX
6. PowerCinema 4
6.1 The TV Entertainment Center for the Digital Home
6.2 TV
6.3 Videos
6.4 Installing PowerCinema 4
6.5 First time startup of PowerCinema 4
7. Remote
7.1 Using the Remote Control
7.2 Installing batteries
7.3 Remote controller functions
8. Troubleshooting
9. Technical information
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Marmitek FreeTV200. The FreeTV200 enables you to
watch Free to Air digital television (DVB-T) on your PC or laptop; wherever you are. DVB
(Digital Video Broadcasting) is a European standard for the digital transmission of television
channels. Most European countries broadcast free-to-air channels via DVB-T (Terrestrial).
The Marmitek FreeTV200 is ideal for watching TV in your caravan, holiday home or simply at
home. No cables, satellite connections or extra antenna required.
2. Set contents
• CD with Installation Software
• FreeTV200 Tuner
• Remote Control
• Digital TV Antenna
• USB cable
• Adapter cable
• This User’s Guide or Quick Installation Guide
3. System Requirements
• IBM PC or compatible
• Minimum: Intel Pentium III 1.6 GHz CPU
-Recommended: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or higher (higher CPU speed will yield
higher video quality)
• 256 MB of RAM
-Recommended: 512 MB or more
• DirectX-compatible display adapter for 16-bit colors display
-Recommended:32-bit colors
-When using 3D UI mode, a graphic card with 64 MB or more of video memory is
recommended.
• One free USB2.0 slot
• Microsoft Windows XP (Home edition or Professional edition SP2)
-DirectX 9 or above
-Windows Media Player 9 or above
• DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Dual, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, or DVD
Multi-drive with 1394, USB 2.0, ATAPI, SCSI, or Card Bus interface.
• Hard Disk: 5400 RPM or above (7200 RPM preferred)
-200 MB of available hard disk space required for installation
-500 MB required for running the program,
-1 GB of free disk space is required for running the TV always time-shifting function).
• Windows-compatible mouse or pointing device.
• Windows-compatible display with at least 1024x768 resolution.
4. How does FreeTV200 work?
After inserting the USB stick in a USB 2.0 port on your PC or laptop, install the software.
Position the mini antenna so that you can receive signals. With the supplied Cyberlink
PowerCinema 4 software and compact remote control, you can search for TV channels and
watch your favourite programmes. The time-shift function enables you to pause
live programmes so you can watch them later. You can also record your favourite TV programmes
on your computer’s hard disk.
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5. Installation
5. To install the FreeTV200 Drivers for Window XP carry out the following:
1. Do not connect the FreeTV200 to a USB port yet (if you have already plugged it in,
disconnect it).
2. Place the FreeTV200 CD in your CD-ROM drive.
3. The installation window will appear on screen.
4. Select "FreeTV200 Drivers".
5. Select "next" in the driver setup menu.
6. Select "next" again in the Start Copying Files menu.
7. If the "Software Installation" menu is displayed again (2x), select "Continue Anyway".
8. After the FreeTV200 drivers have been installed, restart your computer before continuing.
5.1 Connect FreeTV200
Digital Antenna Cable, Antenna adapter cable, Remote Control, Tuner USB
To install the FreeTV200 into your computer, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the DVB-T antenna cable to
the connector.
2. Connect the Device to PC USB Hub.
5.2 Device Driver Installation for
Windows XP
Once you connect the FreeTV200 to the
USB port, you can just follow the system’s
prompted message to finish the driver installation.
When you insert the FreeTV200, system will
appear with the “Found New Hardware”
dialogue.
Click “Next” to start installation.
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Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click “Next”.
Select “CD-ROM drive” , put the CD in the drive and click “Next” button to search
for driver files.
Click “Next” to continue the installing.
Check your driver ”BDA 2870 Device” from Device Manager after installation.
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5.3 Install the DirectX
Microsoft DirectX allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows XP.
Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My
Computer to bring up the auto-run screen.
Click “DirectX”.
Click DirectX
The DirectX® setup box appears. Click “Next” button to install the driver.
The installation program will automatically install the DirectX into your system.
Setup will prompt when it has finished copying all the files to your computer. Click Next.
Click “Finish” to finish the installation.
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6. PowerCinema 4
6.1 The TV Entertainment Center for the Digital Home
• Experience home theater audio and virtual surround sound
• Schedule TV programs and record to your PC
• Create photo slideshows, rip CDs and listen to music
• Watch DVDs with unsurpassed video and audio quality
6.2 TV
• Record your favorite programs to your PC
• Time-shift through TV commercials
• Fast-forward programs with undistorted audio
• Preview 12 stations at a time
• Quickly search for your favourite TV channels
6.3 Videos
• Enjoy the quality of playing high-definition MPEG-2 and WMV-HD files.
• PowerCinema plays DivX 5 and DivX Pro video files.
• Access recently viewed video files.
• Support for ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DVR-MS, and AVI files.
• Fast-forward your videos at 2x speed or in play in slo-mo at 0.5x speed, all the while
enjoying audible audio with no pitch distortion.
6.4 Installing PowerCinema 4
Insert the software CD in your drive and autorun will start. Select PowerCinema 4 and follow
the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You need the CD key which is
located on the CD case.
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Select your language and click “OK”
Click “Next” to continue the installing
Please read the License Agreement and click “Yes” to continue.
Fill in your user name and Company name and the CD key. You can find the CD key at the
back of the CD sleeve.
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Click “Next” button or choose other setup folder for installation.
Click “Next” button or choose other program folder.
Click “Next” to continue
Click “Finish to complete the installation of the PowerCinema 4 software”
6.5 First time startup of PowerCinema 4
Choose start > Programs > Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 > PowerCinema to start the program
or Double click on the icon on the desktop.
Click “Next” to continue
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