Pinnacle PCTV HYBRID PRO STICK User manual

PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick
Hardware

PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick Hardware
GB February 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Box contents .........................................................................................................2
System requirements.............................................................................................3
Processor ...........................................................................................................3
Operating memory.............................................................................................3
Hard disk ...........................................................................................................3
Graphics controller ............................................................................................3
Sound controller ................................................................................................3
USB port............................................................................................................3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder .........................................................3
Operating system...............................................................................................3
Connecting the antenna.........................................................................................4
Positioning tips for the rod antenna ......................................................................5
Connecting to a computer .....................................................................................6
Using the remote control.......................................................................................7
Technical data.......................................................................................................8
Bus system.........................................................................................................8
Power consumption ...........................................................................................8
TV tuner ............................................................................................................8
DVB-T demodulator..........................................................................................8
Antenna input ....................................................................................................8
Dimensions........................................................................................................8
Operating temperature.......................................................................................8

Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
With your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick you can now receive analogue or digital
terrestrial TV on your PC, with excellent image and sound quality which meets
the DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard.
Because of its optimized reception features and its ability to function without
power supply, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick provides the ideal solution for
analogue or digital TV reception on your computer.
In addition to Live TV, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick also makes time delay
television (Timeshift) available, as well as offering you the option of recording
programmes on your hard disk - without any deterioration in sound or image
quality.
You also have access to free information services, videotext and the electronic
programme guide (EPG), which allows simple and easy programming of the
shows you want to record.
And now, time to have fun with your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org or at www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to www.dba.org.au.
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Box contents
PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick Passive mini rod antenna with
magnetic foot
(this illustration is an example only)
Mini remote control including
batteries
(this illustration is an example only)
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
The box contents may vary depending on your product version.
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System requirements
In order for the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick to function smoothly, your system must
meet the following requirements:
Processor
Minimum: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (SD only)
Recommended: Pentium IV 2.2 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor (SD and HD)
Operating memory
Minimum: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Hard disk
Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB of free disk space
Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB of free disk space
Graphics controller
Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
Sound controller
Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible sound controller
USB port
USB 2.0 (“hi-speed”) port
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Operating system
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition
2005) with the latest Service Pack

Connecting the antenna
Connect the rod antenna provided, or your household antenna, to the antenna
input port on the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick before connecting the PCTV Hybrid
Pro Stick to a computer.
OR
Use a suitable cable to connect a household antenna. Please note that the
quality of the cable has a significant effect on reception.
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Positioning tips for the rod antenna
Should you choose to use the rod antenna (optional) contained in the box to
receive a television signal, please read the following instructions (these
instructions do not apply for other antennas):
If possible, place the antenna near a window.
In addition, position the antenna as high as possible.
The antenna should not be placed near a cathode ray tube monitor, television
or similar equipment.
To avoid possible damage caused by the magnetic field around the
antenna’s feet, ensure that the latter is placed at a sufficient distance from the
hard drive and other components that are sensitive to magnetic forces.
DVB-T reception is dependant on location and may be impaired by steel-
reinforced walls as well as tall neighbouring buildings. In this type of
environment an external/roof antenna is required. It is generally not possible to
receive DVB-T while en route, e.g. in a car or train.
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Connecting to a computer
Once you have connected the antenna to the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick, plug it
into a free USB 2.0 port on your PC.
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Using the remote control
Should you wish to operate the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick using the remote
control, which is supplied as an optional accessory, please ensure that the remote
control is aimed as directly as possible at the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick housing.
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