Pinnacle PCTV ANALOG PCI, DAZZLE PCTV, PCTV 110i User Manual

PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV

Hardware

PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV Hardware

GB January 2006
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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

Package Contents .................................................................................................. 2

System Requirements............................................................................................3

Computer Hardware...........................................................................................3

Computer Software ............................................................................................ 3

For Your Own Safety ............................................................................................ 4

Hardware Installation ............................................................................................ 5

Preparing Installation......................................................................................... 5

Using PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV Hardware .............................................. 6

After Installation ................................................................................................ 6

Connecting the Equipment .................................................................................... 7

Technical Data....................................................................................................... 8

Bus System......................................................................................................... 8

Video Decoder / Demodulator........................................................................... 8

TV Tuner............................................................................................................ 8

TV Formats ........................................................................................................ 8

Video Input ........................................................................................................8

Antenna Input Terminals ................................................................................... 8

Remote Input Terminal...................................................................................... 8

Audio Output Terminal...................................................................................... 9

1

Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a PCTV Analog
PCI/Dazzle*TV!

Starting today, you can use your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV to receive
broadcasts on your PC TV (via cable or antenna) and FM radio – and everything
in stereo. Plus, you can use the analog video input, for example, to digitize your
old video cassettes.

Together with the full version of the Pinnacle MediaCenter software, you can
use your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV to not only enjoy live TV and live radio
but also timeshifted television or radio, as well as high quality recordings of
shows on your hard drive and writable DVDs.

You also get access to the free information services, teletext and the electronic
program guide (EPG). These services let you simply and easily access the
information you want at any time, as well as schedule the shows you want to
record.

And now have fun with your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV!