Shuttle PV-A88XP Series User manual

User’s Manual
For
PV-A88XP series
PV-A878P series
PV-A713X series
DOC NO: 54-A881P+-01 Rev.A
05/10/13

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FCC Requirement
This device has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. See instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
WARNING: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio or
television reception.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B compliant device in accordance with the specifications
in Sub
p
art J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference-will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
․Reorient the receiving antenna
․Relocate the computer away from the receiver
․Move the computer away from the receiver
․Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch
circuits
․Ensure that the card's mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and ground wires are tightly
secured
․Ensure that slot covers are installed in all unused slots
If necessary, consult your dealer, service representative, or an experienced radio/television Technician for additional
suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
NOTE: You must use shielded interface ca
b
les with a ferrite bead in order to maintain compliance
with the limits for a Class B device.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT

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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change in order to improve reliability, design, or function
without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of this company.
In no event will we be liable for direct, indirect, s
p
ecial, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use or the inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.
No part of this reference manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
the prior written permission of this company.
©2002
TrademarkAcknowledgements
All brand names and trademarks are the property of their owners.
Limited Warranty
Our company warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, a product determined by us to be defective in
form or function will be repaired or at our option, to be replaced at no charge. This warranty does not
apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or as a result of service or
modification other than by us.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied. In no event shall we be held liable for
incidental or consequential damages, such as lost revenue or lost business opportunities arising from the
purchase of a this product.

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Table of contents
1. Product Introduction 3
1.1 Features 3
1.2 System Requirements 4
1.3 Specifications 5
2. Hardware Installation 8
2.1 Hardware Installation 8
2.2 Connecting to otherAV devices 9
3. Software Installation 12
3.1 Driver Installation 12
3.2 Application Installation 13
3.3 DirectX Installation 17
4. Honestech TVR 18
4.1 Introducing Honestech TVR 18
4.2 Using Your Honestech TVR 19
4.3 Menu and settings 25
1. Product Introduction
1.1 Features
□Fully PCI Rev 2.1 compliant.
□Supports Windows 2000/XP.
□Supports NTSC, PAL or SECAM video formats.
□Full TV frequency range for CATV/VHF/UHF.
□FM band coverage from 87.5 to 108MHz
□Combined S-Video & Composite Video and Audio Inputs.

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□ Supports planner YUV data format.
□VBI data capture for closed captioning data decoding.
□ Includes software teletext decoding.
□ Support NICAM/MTS Audio decoding.
□ Support 3D comb filter(For TYPE 4 option)
1.2 System Requirements
□Intel Pentium III 800MHz or higher, and compatible computer.
□PCI local bus PnP 2.1 compliant.
□SVGA support higher than 640x480/Hi-color.
□Sound Card support for audio mix functions.
□Cable/VHF/UHF antenna.
□Windows 2000/XP.
□DirectX Ver 9.0 or higher.
□Minimum Hard Drive free space of 200MB.

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1.3 Specifications
Type 1 standard board
This model supports two types of video inputs: Composite and S-Video. This TV Tuner
card allows you to watch TV, and capture video.
Remote control
Composite video input
FM radio antenna
Audio output
S-Video input
CATV/VHF/UHF antenna
Audio input

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Type 2 standard board (FM connector different)
Type 3 Low profile version I
Remote control
Composite video input
FM radio antenna
Audio output
S-Video input
CATV/VHF/UHF antenna
Audio input

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Audio input
FM radio antenna
CATV/VHF/UHF antenna
S-Video input Composite video input
Audio output
Remote control

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Type 4 Low profile version II
2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Turn off your computer FIRST. Remove the case and insert this TV tuner/Capture
card into your computer’s PCI slot. Make sure the adapter card is well seated in
the slot, then fasten it with screws. Then Replace case.
2. Connect the CATV/VHF/UHF antenna and FM radio antenna to the tuner-input
port of adapter.
Audio input
FM radio antenna
CATV/VHF/UHF antenna
S-Video input Composite video input
Audio output
Remote control

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3. Plug one end of audio cable into ‘AUDIO
OUT’ input and the other end plugs into
the ‘LINE IN’ of the sound card or
motherboard
P.S. Low-profile version : Please use 1 to
4 Multi-cable plugs into the ‘LINE IN’ of
the sound card or motherboard.
4. Plug in Remote Receiver into ‘Remote’.
Caution：
When you plug-in or remove the connector of the receiver ever
y
time, please
make sure your computer is power off.
5. After completing the above, you may begin to install the software.
2.2 Connecting to otherAV devices
Type 1 and Type 2
This TV tuner/Capture card provides two-types of Video Input. One is Composite
Video input, the other one is S-Video input, and there is another connector for audio
line in.
Remote control
Audio output

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Type 3 and Type 4
This TV tuner/Capture card provides 4 to 1 cable. One is Composite Video input, the
other one is S-Video input, remote connector and there is another connector for audio
out (please plugs into the Motherboard Line in ).
Audio input
S-Video input
Composite video input

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Audio input
1 to 4 Multi-cable
plugs into the
‘LINE IN’

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3. Software Installation
3.1 Driver Installation
1.
This window appears twice after
p
lugging the box into the computer.
Please click “Cancel” and insert the
Driver CD to the CD-ROM drive.
2.
After the Driver CD works, the window
will appear automatically. Please click
“TV Card Series”.

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3.
Please click “Install Driver” and
continue.
Notice: After the driver installation, the application installation window will appear.
3.2 Application Installation
1.
Please select your language and click
“Next” to continue
2.
Please click “Yes” to continue

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3.
Please click “Yes” to continue
4.
Please click “Next” to continue
5.
Please select “I accept …” and click
“Next” to continue
6.
Please select installation folder and click
“Next” to continue
7.
Please Modify the Program folder and
and click “Next” to continue
8.
Please click “Yes” to continue

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9.
Please click “Yes” to continue
10.
Please click “Next” to continue
11.
Please click “Next” to continue
12.
Please click “Next” to continue

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13.
Please click “Finish” to continue
14.
Please click “Finish” to continue
15.
Then click “OK” to restart you
computer
16.
After restart you should see this
TVConfig window. Select the
appropriate country then click “OK”

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3.3 DirectX Installation
There is no need to reinstall DirectX if it is already in your system and its version is 8.1a
or later. You can install DirectX 9.0C from the installation CD, please click-on
“DirectX”.
I.
Select “I accept the agreement” and
click “Next” on this message box.
II.
Click “Next” to install DirectX.
Notice: After installing the DirectX, your computer will be restarted if you click the
button “Finish”.

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4. Introducing Honestech TVR
4.1 Chapter 1 Introducing Honestech TVR
Thank you for choosing the honestech TVR.
The honestech TVR is a software program that captures full motion video from
various video input sources and compresses them into small high quality MPEG
file.
It can be used to produce your own video CD or for other professional purposes
It takes television signals and records them onto your hard drive. You have all
the convenience of a VCR (recording, playback, fast forwarding, rewinding, and
pausing) without having to rewind any tape. Here are the requirements and
features of the program.
• System Requirements
• Features
System Requirements
zTVR will run on Microsoft Windows 2000, or Windows XP. A Pentium 3
or AMDAlthon 700 MHz processor is required. (Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz is
recommended for DVD format recorder file.)
zA least 100 MB of hard disk space is required for installing the program.
An additional 500 MB of space will be needed working with files.
zATrue Color or Hi Color display card supporting DirectX 9.0, 16-bit high
color mode and with at least 1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
zDirectX 9.0 or higher is installed.
zAn AC'97 compatible sound card.
zAnalog TV antenna.
Features

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zRecord programs to your hard disk and watch them later.
zSchedule your recordings for the future.
zEasily play the shows that you have already recorded
zYou can pauses the program while watching (to do things like answer the
door or make a sandwich) and then resume watching without missing any
of the show.
zWatch video in a resizable preview window. Choose to freely resize or
retain the original ratio. Adjust the brightness and color.
zReceive analog TV/FM radio programs.
zTake snapshots of your favorite TV moments.
zBrowse many programs in surfing mode.
4.2 Chapter 2 Using Your Honestech TVR
This program has everything a personal video recorder needs—preview, full