Genius DVBD01 User Manual

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Introduction

Experience the most convenient and simplest way to watch TV without a subscription
fee or cable line! TVGo DVB-D01 also supports HDTV (High Definition TV), which
provides you very high TV image quality. With a terrestrial antenna, you can receive
free-to-air digital terrestrial TV / Analog TV and listen to free-to-air digital terrestrial
radio anywhere at anytime. With the TVGO DVB-D01, you can record and save TV
programs directly to your PC's hard disk in original MPEG-2 format and you can even
hook it up to your home video entertainment system with the additional AV and
s-video input. The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and teletext provides you more
information on TV programs. It also includes great features like schedule recording,
real-time recording, time-shifting, still image capture, auto channel scan and channel
preview.

1.2 Features

z Watch free-to-air digital TV and Analog TV
z Listen to free-to-air digital terrestrial radio
z Free mini terrestrial antenna included
z Schedule recording and real-time recording in MPEG-2 format
z Supports time-shifting and still image capture
z Supports EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Teletext

1.3 Package Contents

When removing the contents of the package, please inspect all items to ensure no
damage was sustained during shipping. The following items should be included in the
package:

• TVGo DVB-D01

• PAL and NTSC connectors

• S-Video to composite video converter

• Audio Y-cable

• USB cable

• Installation CD-ROM

• Quick Installation Guide

• Remote control

• IR extension cable

• Portable antenna for DVB-T reception

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Mini USB cable NTSC and PAL converters

NTSC PAL

Composite to S-Video converter IR extension

Driver CD Quick Guide

Remote Control Audio Cable

Digital Terrestrial Antenna

Note: The included antenna is only suitable for areas with a strong DVB-T signal. If
you have reception problems, first try to move or reorient the antenna. Otherwise, you
may need to use a stronger antenna for better reception.

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1.4 System Requirements

When you use TVGo DVB-D01, please ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:

• Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or faster PC, Pentium 4® 2.4GHz or higher recommended

• 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM recommended

• Windows® 2000 (SP4) or Windows® XP (SP2)

• VGA card or chipset with full DirectX 9.0 support

• DirectX 9.0c or higher installed (installer included on installation CD)

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• 100 MB available hard disk space for installation, additional free space on your

hard disk for recording and editing files

• AC97 compatible sound card for audio

• Speakers for audio output

• Available USB 2.0 port

• TV antenna or TV cable for analog TV and digital TV

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2. Input & Output Connections

2.1 TVGo DVB-D01 Connections

1 Audio In: Connects external audio to unit using supplied cable.
2 TV In: Connects to provided NTSC or PAL adaptor to connect to TV source.

(DVB-T or analog)

3 S-Video In: Connects to S-Video sources, or composite video sources using

provided adaptor.
4 IR Sensor: Onboard IR sensor for remote control.
5 Extended IR Sensor port: Connects to IR extension cable.
6 Mini USB: Connects TVGo DVB-D01 to your PC.

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Cables:

1 Mini USB cable: Connects TVGo DVB-D01 to your PC's USB2.0 port (make

sure that this is connected before you install or launch the application).

* Plug in the primary USB connector to the computer; plug in the secondary USB

connector only if your PC/Notebook does not fully power the TVGo DVB-D01.

(See diagram 1)
2 NTSC/PAL converters: Connects your TV cable or antenna to TVGo DVB-D01

(use one of these two devices, depending on whether you have cable or

broadcast TV). (See diagram 2)
3 Composite to S-Video converter: Connects TVGo DVB-D01 to Composite

Video-format external devices, such as a DVD player or a VCR (devices that use

S-Video plug directly into TVGo DVB-D01). (See diagram 3)
4 IR Extension cable: Provides an external IR sensor to use with your remote

control. (See diagram 4)
5 Audio cable: Transmits audio from external devices to TVGo DVB-D01 (no

cable required for audio from your TV cable or antenna). (See diagram 5)

Cable and connector diagrams:

Diagram 1 (Mini USB cable) Diagram 2 (NTSC and PAL converters)

(Primary USB connector)

(Secondary USB connector)

Diagram 3
(Composite to S-Video converter)

Diagram 5 (Audio cable)

NTSC

Diagram 4 (IR extension)

PAL

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3. Installation

The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring
the card, accessories and software.

3.1 DirectX

Before installing TVGo DVB-D01, it is necessary to install DirectX 9.0c or higher.
Insert the installation CD and an installation menu should load automatically.

If the Autostart program does not appear automatically when you insert the Genius
Installation CD, start it manually by running the InstallCD.exe file located on the
Genius Installation CD, or by clicking the Start button, choosing Run…, and typing in
D:\InstallCD.exe. (if D: is your CD-ROM drive)

Click on DirectX and follow the prompts to install DirectX. After the installation is
completed, shut down the computer.

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3.2 Connecting TVGo DVB-D01

Connect your digital or analog antenna to the back of TVGo DVB-D01, and use the
USB cable to connect it to the USB 2.0 port on your PC.

Note: Use the primary USB connector to connect TVGo DVB-D01 to your
computer; plug in the secondary USB connector only if your computer does not fully
power the unit.

(Primary USB connector)

(Secondary USB connector)

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3.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP

Windows 2000 / XP will
automatically detect TVGo
DVB-D01 and bring up the Found
New Hardware Wizard window.

If you have not already done so,
place the Installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

Select Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced) and
click Next.

Now select Search for the best
driver in these locations, make
sure “Search removable media is
checked, and click Next.

Windows will now find the drivers
on the Installation CD and install
them automatically. After installing
the driver, Windows will inform you
that it has done so successfully.
Click Finish.

Repeat this process to install the
second driver, then continue to the
next step.

3.4 Installation of Genius DTV

Install the Genius DTV software by clicking on Driver Setup. Just follow the prompts
to install the software.

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