Pinnacle PCTV DUAL DVBT PRO PCI User manual

PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
Hardware

PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Hardware
GB February 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................1
Box Contents.........................................................................................................2
System Requirements............................................................................................3
Operating System...............................................................................................3
Processor............................................................................................................3
Working Memory...............................................................................................3
Hard Disk...........................................................................................................3
Graphics Card ....................................................................................................3
Sound Card.........................................................................................................3
Expansion Slot...................................................................................................3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder.......................................................3
For Your Own Safety............................................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................................................5
Preparing for Installation...................................................................................5
PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Hardware Installation .........................................6
After Installation................................................................................................6
Connecting the Equipment....................................................................................7
Tips on Positioning the Antenna...........................................................................8
Technical Data.......................................................................................................9
Bus System.........................................................................................................9
TV Tuner............................................................................................................9
DVB-T Demodulator.........................................................................................9
TV Format..........................................................................................................9
Remote Input Terminal......................................................................................9

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI!
The PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI gives you two DVB-T tuners on a single PCI
card – and you only need one antenna for it. Depending on the software you are
using, this means you can watch or record two channels simultaneously.
DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial), digital terrestrial TV, offers a
wide selection of channels with excellent image and sound quality, without
requiring a satellite dish or cable connection.
Additional services planned for the future include digital radio, interactive TV,
and IP data reception. Some of these services are already available in selected
areas. More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet, for
example, at www.dvb.org or www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to
www.dba.org.au.
And now have fun with your PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI!

Box Contents
PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI
(image is a sample)
Installation CD
Remote control with batteries and receiver cable
(images are samples)
Quick Start Guide
PDF files on CD-ROM: user manual,
hardware operating instructions,
remote control operating instructions
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
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System Requirements
Your system must fulfill the following requirements if you want to guarantee
proper PCTV Sat Pro PCI function:
Operating System
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition
2005) with the latest service pack
Processor
Minimum: Pentium IV with 2 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP
Recommended: Pentium IV with 2.8 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64
Working Memory
Minimum: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Hard Disk
Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB free disk space
Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB free disk space
Graphics Card
Minimum: DirectX9 compatible graphics card
Sound Card
Minimum: DirectX9 compatible sound card
Expansion Slot
PCI 2.3 compatible expansion slot
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: CD or DVD recorder

For Your Own Safety
If you purchased your PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI together with a PC and
it is already installed, skip the next few sections and continue with the section
"Connecting the Equipment".
In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new
PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI and computer system, note the following before
installing any hardware:
Computer components are sensitive to static charge. Divert any electrostatic
charge from your body before touching the components with your hands or
any tools.
Before opening the computer, make sure that the power plug is disconnected
from the wall outlet.
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Hardware Installation
Preparing for Installation
You will need a screwdriver to install your hardware.
Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the
casing of your PC.
Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect computer
from the power supply and all necessary components.
Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover.
Select a free PCI slot. Remove the slot cover on the back panel of the
computer. Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place.
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PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI Hardware
Installation
Insert the card into the available PCI slot. Hold it firmly on the upper edge
and ease it down into the slot by applying even pressure at both ends. Press
down on the upper edge until the card fits securely in the slot.
If you cannot easily insert the card into the slot, do not use force because this
can bend and damage the contact springs on the socket connector. Instead,
remove the card and try to insert it again.
After Installation
After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket
firmly on the back of the computer.
Now place the cover back onto your computer and reconnect the peripherals
and the power supply.
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Connecting the Equipment
for auto wake-up
(internal, optional)
from PC
power switch
to motherboard
TV antenna Remote
control
receiver
(optional)
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Tips on Positioning the Antenna
For optimal digital terrestrial TV reception, please observe the following
instructions:
Connect to a roof antenna if one is available.
If you wish to use the indoor antenna, it should be located as near as possible
to a window.
Wherever possible, point the antenna towards the nearest transmitter.
Try to position an indoor antenna as high as possible (for example, on top of
a cupboard).
An indoor antenna should not be located near a computer monitor, television
or similar equipment.
Make sure you have the proper polarization if you use an active flat antenna
(if you are not certain, you can find out whether the antenna should have a
transverse or upright position by trial and error).
For active antennas without a separate power supply, activate the antenna
power supply in the "Settings" menu of the Pinnacle Media Center
application.
Only double-shielded antenna cable should be used.

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Technical Data
Bus System
PCI Rev. 2.3
TV Tuner
2 x Microtune MT2060
The frequency range is 48 - 860 MHz (VHF and UHF).
DVB-T Demodulator
2 x Zarlink ZL10353
16.64 QAM, QPSK
6, 7, 8 MHz bandwidth
UHF, VHF
TV Format
DVB-T
Remote Input Terminal
2.5 mm jack plug for connecting the optional receiver cable included in the
package

Konformitätserklärung nach ISO/IEC 17050-1
Declaration of conformity in accordance with
ISO/IEC 17050-1
Nr. / No 1.00
Anbieter / Supplier : Pinnacle Systems GmbH
Anschrift / Address : Frankfurter Strasse 3c
38122 Braunschweig, Germany
Produkt / Product : PCTV 2000i
Das oben beschriebene Produkt ist konform mit: / The product described above
is in conformity with:
Dokument-Nr.
Document No. Titel Title
EN 55013 : 2002
Funkstöreigenschaften von Rundfunkempfängern und verwandten Geräten der Unterhaltungselektronik Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
EN 55020 : 2003 Störfestigkeit von Rundfunkempfängern und verwandten Geräten der Unterhaltungselektronik
Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment
EN 61000-4-2 : 2001
Störfestigkeit gegen Entladung statischer Elektrizität Electrostatic discharge immunity test
EN 61000-4-3 : 2001
Störfestigkeit gegen hochfrequente elektromagnetische Felder Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
EN 61000-4-4 : 2002 Störfestigkeit gegen schnelle transiente elektrische Störgrößen/BURST
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN 61000-4-5 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen Stoßspannungen/SURGE
Surge immunity test
EN 61000-4-6 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen leitungsgeführte Störgrößen, induziert durch hochfrequente Felder
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
EN 61000-4-8 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen Magnetfelder mit energietechnischen Frequenzen
Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
EN 61000-4-11 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen Spannungseinbrüche, Kurzzeitunterbrechungen und Spannungsschwankungen
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
EN 61000-3-2 : 2001
Grenzwerte für Oberschwingungsströme Limitations for harmonic currents
EN 61000-3-3 : 2002 Grenzwerte für Spannungsschwankungen und Flicker
Limitations of voltage fluctuations and flicker
EN 60950 : 2001 Sicherheit von Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik
Safety of information technology equipment
Dieser Erklärung liegt zugrunde: Prüfbericht(e) des EMV-Prüflabors
This certification is based on: Test report(s) generated by EMI-test laboratory
Braunschweig, 15. Februar 2006 / February 15th, 2006
......................................... .................................................
Dr. Alexander Roy Jörg Tewes
Director Hardware Engineering VP Engineering
(Rechtsverbindliche Unterschrift / Legally Binding)
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