Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Quick start guide

Brand: Pinnacle

Model: PCTV HD PCI

Type: Quick start guide

PCTV HD PCI

Quick Start Guide

Specifications are subject to change without notice

or obligation.

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing this state of the art product from Pinnacle Systems.

We hope you will enjoy its high quality and extensive features.

PCTV HD PCI (800i) is an ultra portable USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for the

reception of digital free-to-air (ATSC) TV and unencrypted digital cable TV

(ClearQAM).

ATSC and ClearQAM can be received in both high and standard definition.

Analog TV reception (NTSC, via cable or antenna) is also supported.

This guide is meant to get you set up and watching TV on your PC in minutes.

I. Pack Contents*

PCTV HD PCI

(800i)

antenna

PCTV

Installation

DVD

Remote

control

Quick Start

Guide

Remote control

receiver cable A/V input

adapter

* Illustrations are samples; pack contents may vary depending on the version of your product.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

II. Hardware Installation

1. Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the casing

of your PC.

2. Turn off your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. Disconnect

your computer from the power supply as well as all necessary cables and

components.

3. Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover.

4. Select an available PCI slot. Loosen the slot cover on the back panel of the

computer. Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place.

5. Insert the card in the available PCI slot. Hold it firmly on the upper edge and

ease it down into the slot by applying even pressure on both ends. Press down

on the upper edge until the card fits securely in the expansion slot.

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6. If you cannot easily insert the card, do not use force because this can bend

and damage the contact springs to the socket connector. Instead, remove the

card and try to insert it again.

7. After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket firmly

onto the back of the computer.

8. Now put the cover back onto your computer and reconnect the peripherals and

the power supply.

III. Connecting the Remote Control Receiver Cable

1. In order to install the remote control device, insert the receiver cable of the

remote control into the remote control input of your hardware. During insertion,

note that although the jack needs to sit firmly in the socket, you should not

force the jack in as this may damage the socket.

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2. Fasten the other end of the receiver cable to your monitor or the housing of

your computer by using the adhesive strip included in the delivery.

3. Insert the batteries into the remote control.

Make sure that the area between the remote control and the receiver is

unobstructed.

IV. Selecting the TV Connection Type

Option 1: Antenna (for digital/analog TV reception)

Connect coaxial cable from your rooftop aerial or an amplified indoor antenna to

your PCTV hardware input (Ant.).

For FM reception, connect the included FM antenna to your PCTV’s FM antenna

input.

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For digital TV (ATSC) reception, you will get the best results if you connect your

PCTV hardware to a properly adjusted rooftop antenna using double-shielded

coaxial cables and a digital-enabled antenna amplifier. Please contact your local

dealer for antennas optimized for digital TV (ATSC) reception.

Please note that the reception of digital TV (ATSC) is dependent on location

and may be impaired by steel-reinforced walls as well as tall neighboring

buildings. In this type of environment, an amplified external/roof antenna is

required. Check on http://www.antennaweb.org for information about ATSC

availability in your area. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal

while en route (e.g. in a car or train).

Option 2: Cable (for digital/analog TV reception)

Connect coaxial cable from your cable jack to your PCTV hardware input (Ant.).

For FM reception, connect the included FM antenna to your PCTV’s FM antenna

input.

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Note: This configuration works with cable TV but not with satellite TV such as

DISH Network® or DirecTV®. For satellite TV, you can connect your PCTV to

your satellite receiver using the A/V inputs (Option 3). Alternatively, you may

want to use an indoor or outdoor antenna (Option 1) to receive free over-the-air

TV in HD and SD.

Option 3: Capture from Set-top Box or Camcorder

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a. Connect the A/V adapter cable (included) to your PCTV hardware as

illustrated above.

b. If your set-top box has a free S-Video output, connect the S-Video output with

the S-Video input of the A/V adapter cable.

Alternatively: if your set-top box has a free composite video output (RCA),

please connect it to the RCA composite video jack of the adapter cable.

c. Connect the stereo audio outputs of your set-top box with the stereo input

(3.5 mm headphone jack) of the adapter cable.

Note: If possible, use S-Video to ensure the highest picture quality.

When using a set-top box configuration with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro, you will

need to use your set-top box remote to switch channels.

Electronic Program Guide will not be supported.

V. Pinnacle TVCenter Pro Installation

1. Insert the PCTV Installation DVD into your PC’s DVD drive and follow the on-

screen instructions.

2. When prompted, enter your serial number. You will find your serial number

printed on the software DVD sleeve or on the actual DVD.

3. In the Setup Type Window, we recommend choosing the Full Install option

for the complete PCTV experience.

4. Once installation is complete, restart your computer.

5. Please register your software to receive future product updates, 24 hour Web

support, downloads and exciting Pinnacle offers.

VI. Pinnacle TVCenter Pro Setup

1. To begin the Pinnacle TVCenter Pro Setup, simply click “Next”.

2. Channel Scan

 Please select the TV connection type that is appropriate to your configuration

and the channel scan will start automatically.

3. Now follow the on-screen instructions until you finish the

Pinnacle TVCenter Pro Setup wizard.

4. The Pinnacle TVCenter Pro application starts automatically.

Troubleshooting – digital TV (ATSC) channels not found:

If you are using an antenna configuration (Option 1) and

Pinnacle TVCenter Pro does not find any digital TV (ATSC) channels,

please read the following:

Check on http://www.antennaweb.org whether ATSC reception

should be possible in your region and which kind of antenna will

likely be required at your location.

Try to improve the signal reception by repositioning or changing

the antenna (see II: Option 1).

After having finished the Pinnacle TVCenter Pro Setup wizard,

repeat the channel scan. To do so, double-click the Pinnacle

TVCenter Pro Settings icon on your desktop and then go to

TV Channels and press the “Scan” button.

VII. Enjoy TV on your PC with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro

The first time Pinnacle TVCenter Pro is accessed, you will see the player as

shown in the picture below.

To access your channel list, click on the Channel Name/Number Field.

Use the bottom navigation for TimeShifting controls and the top navigation icons

to access other PCTV features.

Software screenshots may vary depending on the software version supplied.

VIII. Additional Information

Using the Pinnacle PCTV Remote Control

This reference diagram displays the various functions of the PCTV remote

control. For more in-depth information, you can find the Remote Control User

Guide by opening your Windows start menu and going to:

Pinnacle TVCenter > Help >Remote Control.

* Separating dot – function available when entering a digital channel number (e.g. 7.2).

Advanced Features

Your Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software comes with a handy User Guide that will

show you how to enrich your PCTV experience by using advanced features. To

access this document, open your Windows start menu and go to:

Pinnacle TVCenter > Help > User Guide.

VideoSpin Overview

The video editing software VideoSpin by Pinnacle (optionally included) allows

you to edit your recordings or home movies and export them to various file

formats or upload them directly to the web.

To install the VideoSpin software, insert the DVD into your PC’s DVD drive. If you

have Autorun enabled, the DVD Start-Menu will be displayed automatically. If

you do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your DVD drive and double-click

on Launcher.exe. Choose Video Spin and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: For successful installation you have to register your software.

For VideoSpin support and documentation, open your Windows start menu and

go to VideoSpin > VideoSpin Help Topic.

If you are in need of further assistance, visit us online at

http://www.videospin.com/support.asp.

Support

Are you in need of further assistance? We´re happy to help you.

For product support, call 1-650-267-5196 or visit

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/Support.

You can also find useful documentation by opening your Windows start menu

and going to: Pinnacle TVCenter > Help > Service & Support.

FCC Conformity Statement

The FCC declarations of conformity and identical construction for this product

can be downloaded from http://www.pinnaclesys.com/compliance.

IX. Appendix: Installation for Windows Media Center

If you have a PC equipped with Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium or

Ultimate or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and want to watch and

record TV using the Windows Media Center application, please follow these

steps (after having installed the hardware as described):

1. Make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates.

2. For Windows XP MCE only: make sure a MCE certified DVD player software

is installed on your PC.

3. Insert the DVD into your PC’s DVD drive. If you have Autorun enabled, the

DVD Start-Menu will be displayed automatically. If you do not have Autorun

enabled, navigate to your DVD drive and double-click on Launcher.exe.

4. From the Menu choose Windows Media Center and follow the on-screen

instructions.

5. Please reboot your PC if prompted to do so.

6. Open the Windows Media Center application by double-clicking on the desktop

icon (or via Start > Programs > Media Center).

7. Go to Settings > TV > Set up TV signal and follow the instructions of the TV

configuration wizard.

Note: At the time of printing Windows Media Center was not supporting

ClearQAM reception.

8. If the automatic TV source selection does not detect your TV signal, please

choose “manual” and select the TV connection type that is appropriate to your

configuration.

Note: The included remote control is not compatible with Windows Media

Center; you will need a specific Windows Media Center remote control kit

(separately available, please check on http://www.pinnaclesys.com).

Notes:

Specifications are subject to change without notice

or obligation.

Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Quick start guide

Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Quick start guide

Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Quick start guide

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