Genius TVGo A11MCE User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction:

TVGo A11MCE turns your PC into a TV set. No need to buy an additional TV in your home as

this will save both space and electric consumption. It lets you watch TV or listen to the radio on

your PC, so it is really a great device for yourself and your family. Another outstanding

advantage is that " TVGo A11MCE can support Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

TVGo A11MCE combines a TV tuner, video capture and video conferencing functions all in

one card. It features unparalleled control like the 16-channel preview, FM radio listening,

real-time and schedule recording in MPEG-1/2/4 format. You can also capture a video image

you like and turn it into wallpaper on your PC.

Hook up your TVGo A11MCE to a VCR / Video Camera and enjoy home videos and convert
them to digital format or save a snapshot for decorating your desktop. With the TVG o A11MCE,

you can have more fun and enjoyment while you work on your PC.

Features:

• Supports MCE (Media Center Edition)

• Watch analog TV and listen to FM radio on your PC

• Real-time recording in MPEG-1/2/4 format

• PC auto boot function

• Supports still image capture and channel preview

• Supports Time Shifting and schedule recording

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1.1 Package Contents

• TVGo A11MCE

• Remote Control

• Audio Cable

• AV Input cable

• IR receiving cable

• FM cable

• Software CD

• Quick Guide

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1.2 System Requirements

• P3 800Mhz (for preview); P4 1.6Mhz or above (MPEG 4 needs 2.4Mhz) (for record)

• Minimum 64 MB memory

• Minimum 100 MB hard disk space available

• VGA and with DirectDraw driver supporting 16 bit color or higher

• One free PCI slot

• CD-ROM drive

• Supports Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Connect TVGo A11MCE

TVGo A11MCE supports cold boot and remote boot functions

for PCI bus 2.1 and above.

In order to have the PC Bios setting take effect (ref to 2.2 PC

bios setting), for first time installation, please make sure

the PC system’s power cord is not connected to the
power jack even when the PC’s power is in shutdown
state. Turn on the power only after the TVGo A11MCE
has been firmly and securely plugged into the PCI slot.

Refer to below wire connection diagram for correct connection:

1. Make sure the JP2 pin 2-3 is closed.

(Factory default). (It is auto boot

enable configuration, if you want to

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disable the auto boot function, please

change to pin 1-2 close to disable the

auto boot function). Internal audio

connect pin (TV card to sound card).

2. Connect the SVHS output device to

“S-VIDEO IN”.

3. Connect the DVD Player or Video

Recorder’s video output to “VIDEO IN”.

4. Connect the FM cable to “FM”.

5. Connect the video tape recorder’s

audio output to the “AUDIO IN”.

Caution: Please take special care on the Remote sensor cable, don’t plug in or remove the

sensor cable while the PC system is in Power on state. Otherwise, it may cause TVGo
A11MCE hardware failure.

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2.2 PC BIOS Setting

Power on the computer and system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the
message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> Key to enter Setup.

The Main Menu displays twelve

configurable functions and two

exit choices. Use the arrow keys

to move to “Power Management

Setup” and press “Enter” to enter

the sub-menu.

1. Set the “ACPI Suspend

Type” to “S3 (STR)” or “S5

(STD)”.

2. Set the “Wake-Up by PCI

card” to “Enabled”.

Remark: Auto boot recording

function is based on ACPI
Suspend Type “S3 (STR)” or “S5
(STD)” mode. If your computer
does not support it, then this

Caution: It is highly recommended, when the TVGo A11MCE card has been removed from the

PC system, you restore the ACPI setting to its original setting. Only after the TVGo A11MCE
PCI adapter been correctly plugged into the slot will the BIOS setting be enabled.

function does not work.

2.3 Device Driver Installation

1. Place the CD software in the CD-ROM drive for the driver installation.

2. Once you connect the TVGo A11MCE to the PCI slot, just follow the system’s prompted
message to finish the driver installation.

1. When you insert the TVGo A11MCE,

system will show “Found New Hardware”

dialogue box.

Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The setup will automatically appear. Click “Setup
Utility for Win 2000/XP”

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2. Select “No, not this time” and click “Next”

button to continue.

3. Select “Install from a list or specific
location [Advanced]” and click the “Next”

button.

4. Type “[CDROM]:\Drivers\Win2KXP” (or

“[CDROM]:\Drivers\Win64Bit” to select

file location and click “Next” button.

“

[CDROM]” is the letter for the

CD/DVD-Rom in your computer, it could be

different letter in your computer)

5. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue.

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6. Click “Finish” to end the installation.

2.4 Install DirectX

Microsoft DirectX allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows 98, ME, 2000, and

Windows XP. For software MPEG support in Windows 98, you must first install Microsoft

DirectX, and then an MPEG compliant video player.

1. Insert the installation CD into the

CD-ROM drive. The setup will

automatically appear.

2. Click “Direct X”.

3. Click “DirectX” button. The DirectX(R)
setup box appears. Click “Install”

button to install the driver.

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4. The installation program will

automatically install DirectX into your

system.

5. Setup will prompt when it has finished

copying all the files to your computer.

Click “OK” to finish the installation.

2.5 Install TVGo A11MCE utility software for 2000/XP.

2. Insert the installation CD into the

CD-ROM drive. The setup will

automatically appear.

3. Click “Setup Utility for Win 2000/XP”.

4. Click “Next” to start the installation.

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5. Click “Yes” to continue.

6. Select “Typical” option and click
“Next”.

7. Click “Next” to continue. (Click
“Browse” to select different folder if

are using a different directory.)

8. Click “Next” button.

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9. Click “Next” to install Teletext.

10. Click “Next” to continue. (Click
“Browse” to select different folder if

are using a different directory.)

11. Click “Next” to continue.

12. Click “Finish” to end the Teletext

installation.

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