Pinnacle PCTV DVB-T PRO USB User Manual

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  • Page 1 PCTV DVB-T Pro USB Hardware...
  • Page 2 All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Pinnacle Systems GmbH has written this manual to the best of its knowledge, but does not guarantee that the programs/systems will fulfill the users’ intended applications.
  • Page 3 Disposal and Recycling Do not dispose of electric components in the garbage. Either return defective or unwanted devices to the retailer or take them to an appropriate recycling station!
  • Page 5 Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV DVB-T Pro USB! PCTV DVB-T Pro USB 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.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    System Requirements In order for the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB 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...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Antenna

    "Settings" menu in the Pinnacle MediaCenter application. If the antenna power supply is active, a red LED on the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB casing will light up.
  • Page 8 Or: Other Antennas If your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB does not include an antenna or you live in an area that is not suited for receiving signals with indoor antennas, connect the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB to another antenna (e.g., your building antenna) using...
  • Page 9: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the Computer Connect your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB with your computer via the USB port. Use only the USB cable included in the box.
  • Page 10: Sitting On A Flat Surface

    Attached to a Laptop Computer You can also attach your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB directly to your laptop. This makes your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB a convenient and mobile accessory. To do this, mount the retaining clip onto the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB casing:...
  • Page 11 Using the Adhesive Pads If you use the retaining clip to fasten the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB casing to your notebook display, make note of the following instructions: If you have a display with a very flat frame, you can increase stability by attaching the adhesive pads included in the box to the retaining clip according to the illustration below.
  • Page 12: Positioning Tips For The Active Planar Antenna

    Note that you will possibly not get the best DVB-T reception inside buildings. In this case, place your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB as high and as near to a window as possible or attach the adapter (included in the box) to your roof...
  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control If your PCTV DVB-T Pro USB box includes a remote control, when you use it, make sure that it is aimed directly at the reception area of the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB casing. LED Display The LED display on the PCTV DVB-T Pro USB indicates the operational status of the device: The yellow LED indicates that the station is set correctly.
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    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...

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