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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