Pinnacle PCTV 60E User manual

PCTV 60e
Hardware

PCTV 60e Hardware
User’s Guide
GB August 2005
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Box Contents ........................................................................................................2
System Requirements ...........................................................................................3
Computer Hardware ..........................................................................................3
Computer Software............................................................................................3
Connecting the Antenna........................................................................................4
Connecting to the Computer .................................................................................5
Positioning Tips for the Rod Antenna ..................................................................6
Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................7
LED Display .........................................................................................................8
Technical Data ......................................................................................................9
Bus System........................................................................................................9
TV Tuner ...........................................................................................................9
DVB-T Demodulator.........................................................................................9
Antenna Input (Optional) ..................................................................................9

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Notes

Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV 60e!
PCTV 60e makes it possible to receive digital terrestrial television in accordance
with the DVB-T standard (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) and with
excellent picture quality on your laptop and desktop PC. The PCTV 60e offers
you a unique DVB-T receiver for USB.
The PCTV 60e has optimized reception and functions independently of the
power supply. This makes it the ideal mobile solution for digital television
reception on your laptop computer.
In addition to Live-TV, PCTV 60e also makes time delay television (Timeshift)
available, as well as giving you the ability to record shows on your hard disk and
on writable DVDs - without any compromise in sound or image quality.
You also get access to the free information services, videotext and the electronic
program guide (EPG), which let you program the shows you want to record
simply and easily.
Additional services planned for the future include digital radio, interactive
television, and IP data reception. Some of these services are already available in
selected areas.
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
And now have fun with your PCTV 60e!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org.
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Box Contents
PCTV 60e
Rod antenna
(Figure is an example)
Antenna adapter
USB cable
Remote control with batteries
(Figure is an example)
Installation CD
On CD-ROM:
User manual, Hardware instructions
Remote control instructions
Quick Start instructions
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
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System Requirements
In order for the PCTV 60e to function smoothly, your system must meet the
following requirements:
Computer Hardware
Processor
Minimum: Pentium III 1.0 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (SD only)
Recommended: Pentium IV 2.0 GHz, Pentium M 1.3 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor (SD and HD)
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 controller
Minimum: DirectX 8 compatible graphics card
Recommended: DirectX 9 (or higher) compatible graphics controller
Sound controller
Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible sound controller
USB port
USB (full-speed or high-speed) port
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Computer Software
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition
2005) with the latest Service Pack

Connecting the Antenna
If your PCTV 60e does not include an antenna or you live in an area that is not
suited for receiving signals with indoor antennas, connect the PCTV 60e to
another antenna (e.g., your building antenna) using the antenna adapter:
Insert the antenna adapter into the antenna input socket of the PCTV 60e
from the side.
When doing this, make sure that the plastic knob on the
PCTV 60e casing fits into the round groove of the adapter.
Now turn the adapter until it snaps into the PCTV 60e casing and both line
up properly.
Now attach the antenna adapter either to the antenna on your building, a
room antenna or the rod antenna that is optionally included in the box.
OR
To connect an antenna, you need the corresponding cable. Note that the
quality of the cable has a great influence on the quality of the reception.
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Connecting to the Computer
Connect your PCTV 60e with your computer via the USB port.
Use only the USB cable included in the box.
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Positioning Tips for the Rod Antenna
If you would like to use the rod antenna (optional) included in your box to get
television reception, note following instructions (these instructions do not apply
to other antennas):
If possible, place the PCTV 60e near a window.
In addition, place the PCTV 60e as high as possible.
The PCTV 60e should not be placed near a cathode ray tube monitor or a
television or similar equipment.
Note that you will possibly not get the best DVB-T reception inside
buildings. In this case, place your PCTV 60e as high and as near to a window as
possible or attach the adapter (included in the box) to your roof antenne.
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Using the Remote Control
If your PCTV 60e box includes a remote control, when you use it, make sure
that it is aimed directly at the reception area of the PCTV 60e casing.
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LED Display
The LED display on the PCTV 60e indicates the operational status of the device:
The yellow LED indicates that the station is set correctly.
Station is set
yellow

Technical Data
Bus System
USB (full-speed or high-speed)
TV Tuner
Microtune MT2060
The frequency range is 45.75 to 863.25 MHz (VHF and UHF).
DVB-T Demodulator
Zarlink MT352
16.64 QAM, QPSK
6,7,8 MHz bandwidth
UHF, VHF
Antenna Input (Optional)
75 Ohm via IEC adapter
Note the following when using the Pinnacle Studio QuickStart: If you want
to edit DVB-T shows, first record them to your hard disk using the Pinnacle
MediaCenter. After this, you can edit the saved video files with Studio
QuickStart.
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Konformitätserklärung nach ISO/IEC Guide 22
Declaration of conformity in accordance with
ISO/IEC Guide 22
Nr. / No 1.00
Anbieter / Supplier : Pinnacle Systems GmbH
Anschrift / Address : Frankfurter Strasse 3c
38122 Braunschweig, Germany
Produkt / Product : PCTV 60e
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 61000-3-2 : 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, 14. Juli 2005 / July 14th, 2005
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Mirko Schwarz Mathias Pfleiderer
Hardware Engineering Director Material Management
(Rechtsverbindliche Unterschrift / Legally Binding)