Pinnacle PCTV 310E User manual

PCTV 310E
Pinnacle
Brand
Pinnacle
Model
PCTV 310E
Category
Computer TV tuners
Type
User manual

Pinnacle PCTV 310E is a versatile TV tuner that combines analog and digital TV reception with FM radio and video capture capabilities. It offers excellent image and sound quality for both DVB-T and analog TV, and allows you to record your favorite shows on your hard drive or writable DVDs. You can also use it to digitize your old video cassettes and enjoy them on your computer or TV.

Pinnacle PCTV 310E is a versatile TV tuner that combines analog and digital TV reception with FM radio and video capture capabilities. It offers excellent image and sound quality for both DVB-T and analog TV, and allows you to record your favorite shows on your hard drive or writable DVDs. You can also use it to digitize your old video cassettes and enjoy them on your computer or TV.

PCTV 310e
Hardware
PCTV 310e Hardware
User’s Guide
GB/US August 2005
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applications.
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Box Contents ........................................................................................................2
System Requirements ...........................................................................................3
Computer Hardware ..........................................................................................3
Computer Software............................................................................................3
Connections ..........................................................................................................4
Connections – Front side...................................................................................4
Connections – Rear side ....................................................................................4
PC Connection...................................................................................................5
Antenna Connection ..........................................................................................5
Video Device Connection (Optional)................................................................5
Sample Configuration........................................................................................6
Tips on Positioning the Antenna...........................................................................7
Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................8
LED Display .........................................................................................................8
Technical Data ......................................................................................................9
Bus System........................................................................................................9
TV- / FM-Tuner.................................................................................................9
Video Decoder / Analog Demodulator..............................................................9
DVB-T Demodulator.........................................................................................9
TV Formats........................................................................................................9
A/V USB 2.0 Controller..................................................................................10
Antenna Inputs ................................................................................................10
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Notes
1
Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV 310e!
The PCTV 310e combines four devices in one; it lets you receive not only
DVB-T but also conventional analog TV (via cable or antenna) and FM radio.
Plus, you can use the analog video input, for example, to digitize your old video
cassettes.
DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial), digital terrestrial TV, offers a
wide selection of channels with excellent image and sound quality, without the
need of a satellite dish or a cable connection.
Additional services planned for the future include digital radio, interactive TV,
and IP data reception. Some of these services are already available in selected
areas.
Together with the Pinnacle MediaCenter software (depending on how it is
equipped), you can use your PCTV 310e to not only enjoy live TV and live
radio but also timeshifted television or radio, as well as high quality recordings
of shows on your hard drive and writable DVDs.
You also get access to the free information services, teletext and the electronic
program guide (EPG). These services let you simply and easily access the
information you want at any time, as well as schedule the shows you want to
record.
And now have fun with your PCTV 310e!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org.
2
Box Contents
PCTV 310e
Remote control with batteries
USB cable Cable adapter with auxiliary
composite video adapter
Installation CD
Quick Start instructions
On CD-ROM:
User manual,
Hardware instructions,
Remote control instructions
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
3
System Requirements
In order for the PCTV 310e to function smoothly, your system must meet the
following requirements:
Computer Hardware
Processor
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 with 2 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP
processor (for pure DVB-T reception, a Pentium 4 with 1.6 GHz is sufficient)
Recommended: Intel Pentium 4 with 2.5 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64
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 2.0 compatible connection (Hi-Speed)
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
4
Connections
Connections – Front side
Composite video in
(Adapter)
S-video in
Audio in
Infrared receiver
for the remote
Connections – Rear side
USB
TV antenna or cable terminal
Radio antenna or cable terminal
5
PC Connection
Insert the PCTV 310e USB connector into your PC.
Use only the USB cable included in the box.
Antenna Connection
Hook up the TV antenna input of your PCTV 310e to your building antenna or
indoor antenna (coaxial connection) or to your cable connection.
In addition, connect the radio antenna input of your PCTV 310e to your building
radio antenna or indoor antenna (coaxial connection) or to your cable
connection.
To connect the antennas, you need the corresponding cable. Note that the
quality of the cable has a great influence on the quality of the reception.
Video Device Connection (Optional)
Connect your video source (for example, a camcorder, video recorder or DVD
player) to the corresponding video input of the PCTV 310e cable adapter.
When you do this, you can then use any video device that delivers a S-video
signal or a composite video signal. This is independent of the video system used
(for example, VHS, S-VHS, Hi8 or Video 8).
To connect your video device to the composite video input of your PCTV 310e,
first insert the composite video adapter into the S-video input of the cable
adapter.
If your video source has a S-video output, connect this and not the
composite video output to ensure better output quality.
6
Sample Configuration
USB
TV antenna
Audio- and
Video-in
via adapter
optional:
Video source
e.g. camcorder
or DVD player
Radio antenna
7
Tips on Positioning the Antenna
Take note of the following in order to achieve the best possible digital television
reception:
Wherever possible, place the antenna in the direction of the nearest
transmitter.
If you use an indoor antenna, position it near a window, if possible.
Try to position any indoor antenna as high as possible (for example, on top of
a cupboard).
An indoor antenna should not be located near a computer monitor, television
or the like.
Make certain to have the proper polarization if you use an active flat antenna
(if you are not certain, you can find out whether the antenna should have a
transverse or upright position by trial and error).
Only double-shielded antenna cable should be used.
8
Using the Remote Control
If your PCTV 310e box includes a remote control, make sure when using it that
it is aimed directly at the reception area of the PCTV 310e casing.
LED Display
If the LED display on the PCTV 310e casing is lit, this lets you know that the
device is connected correctly and ready to use.
LED
9
Technical Data
Bus System
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
TV- / FM-Tuner
Philips FMD1216ME
Frequency ranges:
Analog TV and DVB-T:
48.25 to 158 MHz and 160 to 442 MHz (VHF)
442 to 863.25 MHz (UHF)
FM radio:
87.5 to 108 MHz
Video Decoder / Analog Demodulator
Texas Instruments TVP5150 / Philips TDA9887H
DVB-T Demodulator
Zarlink MT352
16.64 QAM, QPSK
6,7,8 MHz bandwidth
UHF, VHF
TV Formats
DVB-T / PAL / SECAM
10
A/V USB 2.0 Controller
ULi M9207
Antenna Inputs
IEC for TV antennas / IEC for FM antennas
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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Pinnacle PCTV 310E User manual

PCTV 310E
Pinnacle
Brand
Pinnacle
Model
PCTV 310E
Category
Computer TV tuners
Type
User manual

Pinnacle PCTV 310E is a versatile TV tuner that combines analog and digital TV reception with FM radio and video capture capabilities. It offers excellent image and sound quality for both DVB-T and analog TV, and allows you to record your favorite shows on your hard drive or writable DVDs. You can also use it to digitize your old video cassettes and enjoy them on your computer or TV.

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