Planet Networking & Communication DTR-100DB User manual

USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver (ISDB-T)
DTR-100DB
User’s Manual
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CE mark Warning
The is a class A device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use
it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static
electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the
equipment.
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Revision
User’s Manual for DTR-100DB
Model: DTR-100DB
Rev: 1.0 (August 2008)
Part No. 2081-K10050-000

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................6
1.1 System Requirements.....................................................................6
1.2 Features............................................................................................7
1.3 Specification ....................................................................................7
1.4 Package Contents ...........................................................................7
2. Hardware Installation...............................................................8
2.1 Connecting USB Port......................................................................8
2.2 Connecting Terrestrial Antenna.....................................................8
3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation .....9
3.1 Install Driver.....................................................................................9
3.2 Install NewSoft Presto! PVR Software.........................................13
Before you begin, make sure that the antenna is connected to the
DTR-100DB device...............................................................................13
3.3 Install Microsoft DirectX9..............................................................17
3.4 Install Windows Media Player 9....................................................20
4. Launching Presto! PVR Application.....................................23
4.1 Main screen & Menu......................................................................23
4.1.1 Main Screen...................................................................................24
4.1.2 Screen Menu .................................................................................25
4.1.3 History ...........................................................................................26
4.1.4 Taskbar Commands .....................................................................26
4.2 Settings ..........................................................................................27
4.2.1 Device ............................................................................................27
4.2.2 Channel..........................................................................................27
4.2.3 Video..............................................................................................28
4.2.4 Record ...........................................................................................28
4.2.5 Schedule........................................................................................29

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4.2.6 Skin ................................................................................................30
4.2.7 Live Update ...................................................................................30
4.3 Using Presto! PVR.........................................................................31
4.3.1 Receive a Channel........................................................................31
4.3.2 Choose a Channel ........................................................................32
4.3.3 Recording a Program ...................................................................33
4.3.4 Scheduling Your Program Recording.........................................33
4.3.5 Time Shifting.................................................................................34
4.3.6 Adjust the Volume ........................................................................35
4.3.7 Taking Snapshots.........................................................................36

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1. Introduction
PLANET DTR-100DB is ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting) Digital TV receiver
that offers a complete and cost effective solution for Digital TV broadcasting.
PLANET DTR-100DB connects Digital TV with your computer/notebook, DTR-100DB not only
allows you to watch Free-To-Air digital terrestrial television channels with no subscription to
pay but also can record real time digital TV programs directly to the hard disk in your
computer/notebook.
With its fascinating features, DTR-100DB provides Multi-Channel preview, Real-Time digital
video recording (DVR), and Schedule Recording allows you not miss out any favorite TV
programs. In addition, it incorporates a MPEG-2 software decoder which delivers a picture
quality of HDTV standard and enables a high quality playback of the recordings. DTR-100DB
also can deliver Electronic Program Guide (EPG) which offers you more information about the
TV programs. You can pause while watching TV program and continue from where you left
with Time-Shifting feature, and will never miss a scene.
The supplied Remote Controller gives you easy access to the key functions of the ISDB-T
receiver, so you don‘t always have to be seated next to your computer.
With the pocket-sized digital TV receiver connecting with a computer/notebook, you can watch
digital TV shows anywhere and anytime and turn your computer/notebook into a personal
mobile TV entertainment system.
1.1 System Requirements
‧ Pentium 4 compatible processor 1.2GHz or higher (2.0GHz recommended)
‧ Minimum 256MB RAM or above (512MB recommended)
‧ VGA card with minimum 32MB memory
‧ AC97 compatible sound card
‧ 1 GB free HD space
‧ CD-ROM drive (For software installation)
‧ One available USB2.0 port
‧ Microsoft DirectX 9 or above
‧ Windows 2000(SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (32bit)
‧ Windows Media Player 9 or above

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1.2 Features
‧ Compliant with ISDB-T, 1 Segment QVGA format by H.264/ AVC (ISO/IEC 14496-10)
‧ Compliant with USB Specification Rev2.0
‧ Supports Still Image Capture
‧ Supports BML (Broadcasting Markup Language)
‧ Supports Subtitle (L-EIT Standard)
‧ Supports EPG (L-EIT Standard)
‧ Supports channel auto scan
‧ Supports Fully Resizable TV (Up to Full Screen)
‧ Supports Record/ Playback TV programs
‧ Supports ISDBT 1-Seg programs : CH13~CH62 (CH7~CH69 for Brazil);
470MHz~770MHz(806MHZ for Brazil)
‧ Supports Audio Format :MPEG-2 AAC (ISO/IEC 13818-7)
‧ Multiple language (English and Portuguese)
‧ Software upgradeable
1.3 Specification
‧ Standard：ISDB-T 1-segment
‧ Interface：USB V.2.0
‧ Connectors：
1 VHF/UHF connector (MCX type)
1 USB Connector (A type)
‧ TV Tuner：50 Ohm (UHF/VHF) TV Antenna (Optional)
‧ Receiving Frequency：430-770 MHz (806MHz for Brazil)
‧ Bandwidth：6, 7, 8 MHz
‧ Code Rate：1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
‧ Net Weight (app.) ：22.4g
‧ Operating Temperature：0°C ~ 55°C
‧ Humidity：5 % ~ 95 % (non-condensing)
‧ Storage Temperature：-10°C ~ 80°C
‧ Supported OS：Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
1.4 Package Contents
‧ USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver (ISDB-T)
‧ Installation CD
‧ Antenna
Note:
‧ If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately.
‧ For Time-Shifting, a Pentium IV 2.0GHz processor or higher is required.

2.HardwareInstallation
This chapter explains how to install DTR-100DB hardware with your PC or Notebook.
Please follow the procedures as described below
2.1 Connecting USB Port
Connect USB connector of the DTR-100DB Receiver to the USB port of your computer or
notebook.
2.2 Connecting Terrestrial Antenna
Connect supplied ISDB-T antenna to the VHF/UHF port on the backside of the DTR-100DB.
Note:
(1) If you install the DTR-100DB with Notebook, please make sure the “Power Saving”
function is turned OFF. (The “Power Saving” function will lower down the CPU
performance and may effect the DTR-100DB’s operation).
(2) Be sure to connect the antenna to the DTR-100DB and adjust it to a better reception angle
and location every time you play with the Receiver.
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3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation
This chapter describes how to install the Device Driver and Software Utilities.
1) After installing the DTR-100DB in your PC or Notebook, the system will find a new
hardware device and Windows of “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Please
click “Cancel” to exit the Wizard.
Please insert the Installation CD into your CD drive, the CD will auto-run and show the main
installation screen:
Documentation
User’s Manual: Click this option to read user’s manual and specification.
Quick Guide: Click this option to read quick install guide.
Driver
Install Driver: Click Install Driver to start device driver installation process.
Utility
Presto PVR: Click this option to install Presto PVR software.
Microsoft DirectX9: Click this option to install DirectX 9 utility.
Windows Media Player 9: Click this option to install Media Player 9 software.
Acrobat® Reader: Click this option to install Acrobat Reader.
Attention: It is highly recommended to install Microsoft DirectX9 & Windows
Media Play 9 IN THE BEGINNING if your system hasn’t had those components yet.
3.1 Install Driver
Step 1: Click “Install Driver” from the manual that appears to install the device driver.
Step 2: The Welcome wizard below will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
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Step 3: Click “Install” to begin installation.
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Step 4: Please wait for while during device driver is installing.
Step 5: Click “Install this driver software anyway” (For Vista Operation, this screen will
appear twice and XP Operation System will appear once; repeat the same action to continue
the installation)
Step 6: Before using the device, it is recommend that restarting the computer for device
complete the setting. Choose “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to
restart.
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Step 6: To check if the driver is properly installed:
[For Windows Vista]
Click Start ÆControl Panel Æchoose “Device Manager”.
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[For Windows XP]
Click Start ÆSettings ÆControl Panel ÆSystem Æ“Hardware” tab Æchoose
“Device Manager”.
3.2 Install NewSoft Presto! PVR Software
Before you begin, make sure that the antenna is connected to the DTR-100DB device.
Step 1: Run the Installation CD and click “Presto PVR” for NewSoft Presto! PVR software
installation.
Step 2: Select the languages for this installation from the choices below, and then click
“Next” to next step.
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Step 3: The Welcome wizard below will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 4: Please read the following license agreement carefully. To install Presto! PVR, you
must accept this agreement and click “Yes”.
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Step 5: Select folder where Setup will install files, and then click “Next”.
Step 6: Select Program Folder and click “Next” to continue.
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Step 7: Please wait for while for setup procedure.
Step 8: After Wizard has successfully installed TotalMedia, click “Finish” to exit the Wizard.
Step 9: There will be 1 desktop icon shown after the installation:
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3.3 Install Microsoft DirectX9
Before installing device driver, it is necessary to install DirectX 9 or higher for your Operating
System. If your system already has DirectX 9 or higher version, you can skip this part of
installation and go to 3.1 Install Driver for device driver installation.
Step 1: Click “Microsoft DirectX 9” to start installing DirectX9.
Step 2: In “Installing Microsoft® DirectX®” window, select “I accept the agreement”, and
then click “Next” to continue.
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Step 3: Click “Next” to continue installation.
Step 4: Waiting for the operating system finishes installing DirectX 9 components.
Note: If your system had already been installed DirectX9 or higher version before, the
“Installation Complete” window below will appear. Click “Finish” and the components are
ready to use. Then, please go to 3.1 “Install Windows Driver” for device driver installation.
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Step 5: After operating system completes DirectX9 installation, the “Restart Computer”
window below will appear. Click “Finish” to restart your system.
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Step 6: Once the computer is rebooted, your system will find the DTR-100DB hardware device
which are not installed yet. When the below Wizard window is shown, please click “Cancel” to
continue.
After you finish those steps, please run the Installation CD again and click “Install Driver”
to install the Device Drivers. (Please refer to the next section “3.2 Install Driver”)
3.4 Install Windows Media Player 9
Before installing NewSoft Presto! PVR application program, it is necessary to install Media
Player 9 or higher for your Operating System. If your system already has Media Player 9, you
can skip this part of installation and go to 3.2 Install NewSoft Presto! PVR software for
NewSoft Presto! PVR software installation.
Step 1: Click “Windows Media Player 9” button from setup program of the installation CD.
Step 2: Select the language version which you want to install and click “OK” to continue.
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