ADS Technologies INSTANT TV PCI+FM PTV-350 User manual

Brand: ADS Technologies

Model: INSTANT TV PCI+FM PTV-350

Type: User manual

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Watch and Record TV Shows

User’s Guide:

First Edition

First Edition: July 2004

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines, Inc.

ADS is a registered trademark of ADS Technologies Inc.

ADS Technologies (ADS) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,

including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose. The information furnished within this written document is for

information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ADS Technologies assumes no responsibility or

liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear herein. ADS makes no commitment to update or to keep current

information contained within this document. (rtt)

Introduction

Package Contents:

• Instant TV PCI card

• Audio Patch Cable

• Remote Control

• IR Receiver

• FM Antenna (PTV-351 ONLY)

• CD containing:

Instant TV software

Windows Media Encoder 9

• User’s Manual

System Requirements:

• One available PCI Slot

• Intel Pentium III - 1G MMX or faster CPU

• 128 MB of RAM

• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

• CD-ROM drive for software installation

• 16 MB VGA card with 800 x 600 16-bit resolution (DirectX 8.1 supported)

• AC 97 compatible sound card for audio play

Features:

• 125 Channel Cable Ready Tuner

• RCA and S-Video inputs to allow capture from analog video sources

• 3.5mm stereo audio input

• Support for 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio

• Watch TV on your PC

• Capture TV and video images as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or MPEG-4 formats

• Time-shifting to record & playback TV programs at the same time

• Listen to Live Radio on your PC (PTV-351 ONLY)

• Capture still images in BMP and JPEG file formats

• Full function remote control

• PIP Playback

The Instant TV PCI Hardware:

• Remove the Instant TV PCI Hardware from the packing Material

• Open your computer and locate an available PCI Slot,Make sure your computer is OFF!

• Seat the Instant TV PCI card and screw it in tightly into the PCI Slot

• Close your Computer Case

• Connect the Supplied Audio Patch Cable to the Audio Input Jack of your Sound Card

• Connect the TV antenna or cable TV to the TV-IN connector on the Instant TV PCI.

• To Connect other devices,connect the included breakout cable to the 8 pin connector in

the back of the Instant TV PCI.This allows you to connect VCR ’s and DVD Players and

display Video and even capture Video from these sources

• Plug the FM antenna to the FM port (PTV-351 ONLY)

• Connect the IR Receiver to the Remote port

• Please turn on your Computer -

Your Instant TV PCI Hardware is now installed.

Installing your Instant TV PCI Hardware

Installation de votre unité Instant TV PCI

L’unité Instant TV PCI:

• Enlevez l’unité de l’emballage

• Ouvrez votre ordinateur et localisez une fente PCI disponible, assurez-vous que votre

ordinateur est éteint !

• Installez la carte Instant TV PCI dans une fente PCI disponible et vissez la

• Fermez le boîtier de l’ordinateur

• Branchez le câble audio dans la prise d’entrée RCA sur votre carte de son

• Branchez l’antenne ou le câble TV a l’entrée de TV sur l’’instant TV PCI

• Pour branchez d’autres dispositifs, reliez le câble « breakout » 8 pin inclus dans l’arrière

de l’unité. Ceci vous permet de relier des magnétoscopes et des lecteurs DVD et de

montrer la vidéo et de capturer même la vidéo de ces sources

• Branchez l’antenne MF au port MF (PTV-351 uniquement)

• Branchez le récepteur IR au port distant

• Veuillez rallumer votre ordinateur -

votre matériel Instant TV PCI est maintenant installé.

Installing your Instant TV PCI Drivers and Application

Installation des pilotes et application de l’ Instant TV PCI

The Instant TV PCI Drivers:

• Make sure the Instant TV PCI/Instant TV PCI+FM CD is in your CD ROM Drive when you

turn your Computer On.

• Windows XP or earlier versions of the Windows OS will not attempt to load drivers for the

Instant TV PCI Card automatically.

• If the drivers fail to load,the ADS Tech Autorun screen will RUN and you can manually

click the Driver_Install Button and install the Driver Manually

• Once the Drivers are Installed,your PC needs to be restarted.

Les pilotes de l’Instant TV PCI:

• Assurez-vous que le CD est dans le lecteur de CD-ROM quand vous mettez votre

ordinateur en marche

• Windows XP ou les versions plus tôt de l’OS Windows n’essayeront pas de charger des

pilotes pour la carte automatiquement.

• Si les pilotes ne chargent pas l’écran « Autorun » d’ADS apparaîtra et vous pouvez

manuellement cliquer le bouton d’installation de pilote et installer le pilote manuellement

• Une fois que les pilotes sont installés, votre PC doit être remis en marche

The Instant TV PVR Application:

• The Instant TV PVR Application can be installed by clicking on the PVR PLUS button from

the ADS Tech Autorun screen.

• The Instant TV PVR is the application you will use to Watch TV, Change Channels,

Capture Video or Images, and Listen to Radio

• Once the Instant TV PVR Application is installed,please run the Application,you can  nd it

under START ->ADS TECH ->INSTANT TV PVR and follow the on screen instructions for

programming your TV Channel List.

• You have now installed your Instant TV PVR Application.

L’application PVR de l’Instant TV PCI:

• L’application de PVR peut être installée en cliquant sur le boutton PVR PLUS de

l’écran « Autorun » d’ADS Tech

• L’application PVR vous permet de regarder la TV, changer les chaînes, capturer la vidéo

ou les images

• Une fois que l’application est installée veuillez commencez l’application. Vous pouvez la

trouver sous DEMARRER -> ADS TECH -> INSTANT TV PVR et suivez les instructions

d’écran pour programmer votre liste de chaînes de TV

• Vous avez maintenant installé votre application Instant TV PVR.

last channel

current input status

time shift

snap shot

scheduled recording

status display

channel control

volume control

channel preview

capture

VCR controls

SAP

On-Screen Remote:

Remote Control

Ser vic e an d Wa rranty:

Service:

If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technol-

ogies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical

support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always

your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS product needs repair or replace-

ment, contact your dealer for on-site repair service.

The ADS Technologies technical support and customer service staff can aid in solving

many problems. Our technical support department is available to repair any ADS Technolo-

gies product. You or your dealer must return products to our factory for repair or warranty

replacement.

Return/Replacement:

If you need to return your ADS Technologies product you should return the product directly

to the dealer or store where you purchased the product. Each individual computer store or

dealer sets product returns policies for their customers. ADS Technologies, Inc. cannot be

responsible for the actions or policies set by our dealers. If you desire to return the product

for a refund, you must get the refund from the dealer or store you purchased the product

from. If you purchased the product directly from ADS please see the “Terms and Conditions

of Sale” on the reverse side of your sales invoice.

Returns to ADS Technologies, Inc. are for repair or warranty replacement only. If you need

to return product to ADS Technologies, Inc. for repair or replacement you must follow these

steps:

1. Call our Technical Support department at (562) 926-4338 to obtain a Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) number.

2. The RMA number is valid for 30 days.

3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and

outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number has

expired, the shipment will be refused. ADS will not be liable for lost or mis-shipped products.

4. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been

received by ADS.

5. Once the product is received at the factory it will be tested and then repaired or replaced.

6. Turn around time is approximately one week. A repaired or replacement product will be

shipped back to you.

Warranty:

This ADS Technologies, Inc. product comes with a One (1) year hardware warranty. ADS

Technologies, Inc. (ADS) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship

for a period of One (1) year from the date of original purchase from ADS or an authorized

ADS dealer. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of the product and is not

transferable. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user’s computer,

hardware, software or other related system configuration in which the product interfaces.

Proof of

purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized modifica-

tions, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, or mis-

application, nor as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS.

If your ADS product is not in working order, your only recourse is repair or warranty replace-

ment, as described above. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will ADS Technologies, Inc. be

liable for consequential damages, including but not limited to any lost savings, lost profits, or

any other damages, caused by the use of any ADS Technologies, Inc. product or inability to

use the product, even if the dealer or ADS Technologies, Inc. has been advised of such lia-

bility or other claims. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law,

damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

FCC Information:

Federal communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-

ment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna

* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

(1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

(2) Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order comply with the emission limits.

Instant TV PCI

ADS Tech

Technical Support - 562.926.4338

North America Support Hours:

Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm, PST

Support:

www.adstech.com/support/support.asp

www.adstech.com

European Technical Support: +353.61.702042

If you have any problems or questions on this product, please call :

Phone:

562-926-4338

M-F:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, PST

www.adstech.com

Support:

www.adstech.com/support/support.asp

North America

Support Hours

North America Support HoursNorth America

SOUTHERN EUROPE OFFICE

51-55 rue Hoche

94200 Ivry sur Sein

Phone. 33+(0) 1.43.90.19.20

Fax. 33+(0) 1.46.58.67.06

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