Philips TVR PCI User Manual

Manual – TVR PCI TV Tuner Card

FCC Requirement

Manual – TVR PCI TV Tuner Card

TVR PCI

TV Tuner Card

User’s Manual

This device has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

WARNING: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio or television reception.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B compliant device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference-will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

z Reorient the receiving antenna z Relocate the computer away from the receiver z Move the computer away from the receiver z Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the

receiver are on different branch circuits

z Ensure that the card’s mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and

ground wires are tightly secured

z Ensure that slot covers are installed in all unused slots

If necessary, consult your dealer, service representative, or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.

This booklet is available from the Government Printing Office, Washington D.C, 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4

NOTE: You must use shielded interface cables with a ferrite bead in order to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B device

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE

USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT

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Notice

Manual – TVR PCI TV Tuner Card

The information in this document is subject to change in order to improve reliability, design, or function without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of this company.

In no event will we be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or the inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

No part of this reference manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of this company.

1998

Trademark Acknowledgements

All brand names and trademarks are the property of their owners.

Limited Warranty

Our company warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of Shipping. During the warranty period, a product determined by us to be defective in form or function will be repaired or at our option, to be replaced at no charge. This warranty does not apply if we have damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or as a result of service or modification other than the product.

This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied. In no event shall we be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as lost revenue or lost business opportunities arising from the purchase of a this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Feature …………………………………………………………………… 5

2. System Requirements ……………...……………………………………. 5

3. Package contents ………………………..……………………………… 5

4. Hardware Spec…………………..………………………………………. 6

5. Hardware installation …………………………………………………… 7

6. Driver and Software installation………………………………………… 8

7. Start the Software …………..…………………………………………… 12

8. How to use TVR………………………………………………….............. 14

TV Settings ……………………………………………………………. 15

Video Settings…………………………………………………………. 17

Record Settings ……………………………………………………….. 19

Etc settings ……………………………………………………………. 20

FM control ……………………………………………………………. 22

Video Folder ………………………………………………………….. 23

Help & Mouse right click button ……………………………………. 24

9. How to use Teletext ……………………………………………………... 25

10. Remote Controller ……………………………………………………... 27

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Manual – TVR PCI TV Tuner Card

1. Feature

z Fully PCI Rev 2.1 compliant z Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP z Full TV frequency range for CATV/VHF/UHF z FM Radio (only for FM version) z Combined S-Video & Composite video input z Supports planner YUV data format z Audio input from Video source z Audio output to sound card or Speaker

2. System Requirements

z Intel Pentium III 900MHz or higher and compatible computer z A free PCI Bus z SVGA support higher than 640x480 / Hi-color z Sound Card support for audio mix functions z Cable / VHF / UHF antenna z Windows 98/ME/2000/XP z DirectX Version 9.0 or higher

3. Package Contents

TV Tuner card ×1

CDROM Driver

Cable: Audio cable

Remote controller

Remote receiver

Battery

User Manual

FM cable (optional )

×1

×2

×1

4. Hardware Spec.

The PCI-TV card combines the

functions of TV tuner and Video

capture. This card is easy

installation and do not need any

ribbon cable for connection.

There are 2 kinds of PCI-TV for

your option .One is with FM and

another is without FM. That is,

PCI-TV and PCI-TV w/FM.

Hardware Connection:

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5. Hardware installation

1. Turn off your computer first. Remove the case and insert this TV tuner /

Capture card into a PCI slot. And put the PC case back.

** Make sure the card is well seated in the slot, and fasten it with screws.

2. Plug in the TV Cable to the TV card. (See previous page)

3. Plug the audio cable into the audio output port of this TV Tuner card.

Connect to “Line-in” of sound card.

4. Plug in the Remote controller sensor. Put the receiver near your Monitor.

Caution:

When you plug-in or remove the connector of the receiver, please

make sure your computer is power Off.

5. After completing the above steps. Turn on the PC to start Driver and

Software installation.

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6. Driver and Software installation

Step 1

Turn on the computer,

Windows will auto detect

new hardware

Insert the CD and press

“Next”. The installation

will auto find the driver in

the CD

Follow the instruction to finish driver installation.

Step2

Double click “My Computer”,

Please select your CD ROM

device.

Than the CD auto run picture will

automatically prompt up.

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Step 3

Please choose 2 kinds of TV Card chipset (Philips 713x or Bt 878)

or USB Box Installation.

Note-> To know TV Card Chipset type please see the S/No. Sticker

on the Color Box or on the back side of TV card.

Manual – TVR PCI TV Tuner Card

Step5

Choose Language

There are 10 languages:

Chinese S. Chinese T.,

Dutch, English, French,

Germany, Italian,

Korean, Japanese and

Spanish

Click next to continue.

There will install Media Player Codec, Honestech Application.

Step 4 (Example for Philips SAA7130 PCI TV card installation)

Click “Install” to start Setup page as left picture (Step 4).

## Conexant Bt878 PCI TV Card installation is the same!

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Step 6 Install Teletext

Note: Some Countries do not support Teletext information. So the installed

program might receive nothing. (Read Page 25 for its operation)

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Teletext is a program to

receive Text Information

form TV station.

Please click “Yes” to install

Teletext.

Please Click “No”, the

program will not install

Teletext program in your

computer.

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