MSI Theater 550 PRO User Manual
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Theater 550 PRO
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Version 2.0
February 2006
G52-V8622X1
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
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.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Micro Star International
MS-8621
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Micro Star International
MS-8622
WEEE Statement
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Copyright Notice
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MSI Patent Notice
MSI has been working on graphics products for years and has achieved a
superior accomplishment in various graphics series. MSI is not only devoted to
delivering the best product quality, but also to bringing up the most novel solutions.
Here MSI presents the patents that MSI obtained for users reference.
Taiwan Patent number: 446864
United State Patent number: 6629259B2
Mainland China Patent number: 605251
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Patent number: 192403
Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling
any piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection, hence they protect
the equipment from overheating.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
6. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not
place anything on the power cord.
7. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
9. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.
10.If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged
- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture
- The equipment has not functioned properly or in accordance with the
User’ s Guide
- The equipment was dropped and damaged
- The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
11.Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature of 60 degree (centigrade) or 140 degree (Fahrenheit) or above.
It may damage the equipment.
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CONT E NTS
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED..........................................................1-1
1.1How to Use this Guide................................................................1-2
1.2Conventions of this Guide..........................................................1-3
Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION................................................................2-1
2.1System Requirements................................................................2-2
2.2Product List..................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................3-1
3.1Card Installation..........................................................................3-2
Chapter 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................4-1
4.1Installing the TV Tuner Card Driver.........................................4-2
4.2Installing PowerCinema 4 and MakeDVD...............................4-3
4.2.1 Installing PowerCinema..............................................4-3
4.2.2 Installing MakeDVD.......................................................4-5
4.3Using PowerCinema...............................................................4-7
4.3.1 PowerCinema...............................................................4-7
4.3.2 TV Function.................................................................4-10
4.3.4 Videos Function.........................................................4-14
4.3.5 Music Function...........................................................4-15
4.3.6 Pictures Function.......................................................4-17
4.3.7 Radio Function...........................................................4-18
4.3.8 Extras Function...........................................................4-20
4.4Using MakeDVD.....................................................................4-21
4.4.1 Settings.......................................................................4-21
4.4.2 Finding Content.........................................................4-22
4.5Remote Control Layout...........................................................4-24
4.6Installing Power2Go4 - DVD....................................................4-26
4.7Using Power2Go.....................................................................4-28
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GETTING STARTED
This user’s guide is designed for a series of TV
tuner cards. Read this chapter first, and it will give
you a clear instruction on how to use this guide.
1-1
Chapter 1
1.1 How to Use this Guide
This user’s guide is designed for a series of TV tuner cards. Before you
start reading this guide, find out the product name of the TV tuner card
you have just purchased on the gift box, and look for the specification
and function description in next chapter in accordance with the product
name of your TV tuner card .
Chapter 2, INTRODUCTION, provides the brief specification and function of each TV tuner card. For detailed description of all functions, you
may refer to the rest of the chapters. Note that the TV tuner card you
purchased may not cover all functions mentioned herein; therefore, it is
recommended to read the “Reference” information first, which indexes
the correspoding founction description of each different TV tuner card,
and then find the proper function description for your TV tuner card in the
other chapters.
Chapter 3, HARDWARE INSTALLATION, tells you how to install your TV
tuner card into your computer correctly, and the function of each connector on the VGA card. Also note that your TV tuner card may not cover all
functions mentioned in this chapter. Check on Chapter 2,
INTRODUCTION, for the specification of the TV tuner card you purchased if you have any problem finding the proper function description
for your card.
Chapter 4, SOFTWARE INSTALLATION, describes how to install MSI TV
tuner card software for Windows XP, including the driver and useful
utilities.
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Getting Started
FM Radio Antenna Connector
Unpack the package and inspect all the items carefully. If any item
TV tuner Card
Software Pack Cds
Reference
1. Getting Started..................................................................1-1
2. Introduction.......................................................................2-1
2.2Product List...................................................................2-4
1.2 Conventions of this Guide
Read the conventions of this guide, and it will give you an idea about
how this guide is designed and how this guide should be used.
The product
THEATER 550 PRO-E
TM
name of the TV
tuner card
The layout of
the TV tuner
card
ATi THEATER 550 PRO GPU
128MB DDR RAM
The compo-
TV and FM Silicon Tuner
PCI Express Interface
nents on the
TV tuner card
MSI reminds you...
Note that the TV tuner card shown above may vary
from the actual card. For further information, please
visit MSI website at http://www.msi.com.tw
Important information that should
be paid attention to.
Layout
CATV In Connector
AV IN Connector
The package contents of this TV
tuner card
Package Contents
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contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future.
Your TV tuner card package should contain the following items:
Users' Manual
Corresponding function for
each particular TV tuner
card
2.1System Requirements ....................................................2-2
4. Software Installation........................................................... 4-1
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3.. Hardware Installation......................................................... 3-1
Chapter 1
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides some brief specification and
function of each TV tuner card. For detailed description of all functions, you may need to refer to
the other chapters. Note that the TV tuner card you
purchased may not cover all functions mentioned
herein; therefore, it is recommended that you read
the “Reference” information first, which indexes
the correspoding founction description to each different TV tuner card, and then find the proper function description for your TV tuner card in other
chapters.
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Chapter 2
2.1 System Requirements
To install the TV tuner card, your system needs to meet the following
Computer Intel® Pentium III/4 equivalent
Expansion Slot Free PCI or PCI Express 1x slot
Monitor VGA support, minimum 640 x 480
resolution
Operating System Windows® XP SP2
Windows® Media Center Edition 2005
(when using MCE OS, an extra 3rd party
DVD decoder is required to be installed.)
CD-ROM Drive Double Speed or Higher
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2.3 Product List
THEATERTM 550 PRO-E
Introduction
Layout
ATi THEATER 550 PRO GPU
16MB DDR RAM
MT2050
PCI Express1x Interface
MSI reminds you...
Note that the TV tuner card shown above may vary from the
actual card. For further information, please visit MSI
website at http://www.msi.com.tw
CATV In Connector
FM Radio Antenna Connector
AV IN Connector
-S-Video
-Composite
-Audio L/R
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Chapter 2
Features
§ Real-time MPEG2 hardware compression on both video and
audio.
§ Record DVD-quality video on PC (720x480-NTSC, 720x576-
PAL).
§ Record from any video source (TV, VCR, DVD, Camcorder, etc.)
to MPEG1 and MPEG2 files.
§ Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation control.
§ On-Screen Display (OSD) function.
§ Full motion display 30fps @ 720x480-NTSC and 25fps @
720x576-PAL.
§ Fully Resizable Video window (up to Full screen).
§ Watch TV on PC, support NTSC, or PAL Tuner system.
§ Full band Air and Cable TV Tuner.
§ Auto-Scan and Full Channel Scan.
§ Supports with TV Stereo/SAP sound (BTSC/EIJA, or NICAM/A2).
§ Stereo FM radio reception.
§ Provide the daily/weekly reservation-recording schedule.
§ Time-shifting function, simultaneously watch and record the TV
program with immediate replay and pause.
§ Full function infrared remote control (optional).
§ TheaterTM 550 PRO core.
§ MPEG-2 video encode support.
§ MPEG Audio Encoder with sampling rates of up to 48khz.
§ Dolby Digital 2 channel encoding.
§ Programmable filters.
§ Motion adaptive 3D Comb Filtering for both NTSC and PAL.
§ FM Radio.
§ Stereo audio decoder.
§ World-wide digital 12 bit IF demod.
§ Most advanced ATI THEATERTM 550PRO hardware MPEG2
encode ASIC.
§ Real time hardware MPEG2 compression (full D1 720x480
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Introduction
Features
resolution).
§ Built-in 3D Comb Filter and noise reduction.
§ Stereo TV/SAP sounds-MTS (BTSC, EIAJ, A2 or NICAM).
§ Personal Video Recorder.
§ Time shifting and scheduler recording.
§ FM radio reception.
§ Infrared Remote Control.
§ SYSTEM REQUIRTMENTS:
- Intel Pentium 4/III or AMD equivalent
- Sound Card and speakers
- Available PCI slot
- Cable TV signal or amplified antenna
§ OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORT:
-Windows XP with SP2
-Windows XP MCE 2005 (When using MCE OS, an extra 3rd
party DVD decoder must be installed.)
TV Input
FM Input
S-Video Input
Composite Input
Audio Input
Hardware MPEG2
3D Comb Filter
Noise Reduction
Remote Control
MCE Support
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