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Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a PCTV 40i/50i/110i!
Starting today, you can use your PCTV 40i/50i/110i 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 40i/50i/110i 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 40i/50i/110i!
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Package Contents
PCTV 40i/50i/110i card
Internal audio cable
(illustration is a sample)
Remote control with batteries and receiver cable
(illustrations are samples)
Video adapter
Installation CD
Quick Install Guide
PDF files on CD-ROM: User Manual,
hardware operating instructions,
remote control operating instructions
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
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System Requirements
Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order for your
PCTV 40i/50i/110i to function smoothly:
Computer Hardware
Minimum: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP
Recommended: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64
Working memory
Minimum: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Hard disk
Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB free disk space
Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB free disk space
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Computer Software
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition
2005) with the latest Service Pack
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For Your Own Safety
If you purchased your PCTV 40i/50i/110i together with a PC and it is
already installed, skip the following chapters and continue with the chapter
“Connecting the Equipment”.
In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new
PCTV 40i/50i/110i and computer system, note the following:
Computer components are sensitive to static charge. Divert any electrostatic
charge from your body before touching the components with your hands or
any tools.
Before opening the computer, make sure that the power plug is disconnected
from the wall outlet.
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Hardware Installation
Preparing Installation
The only tool you need for the installation is a screwdriver.
Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the
casing of your PC.
Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the computer
from the power supply and all necessary components.
Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover.
Select a free PCI (busmaster) slot. Remove the slot cover at the back of the
computer. Be sure to keep the screws in a safe place.
Slot shields
Power
supply
Slots
unit
PCI slots
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Using PCTV 40i/50i/110i Hardware
Connect one internal audio cable plug to the internal audio output terminal of
the PCTV 40i/50i/110i card and the other plug to the internal audio input
terminal of your sound card.
Plug the card into the PCI slot. To do so, hold the card at the top and push it
down into the slot while applying even pressure at both ends. Press down on
the upper edge so that the card fits firmly in the slot.
If you cannot easily insert the card into the slot, do not use force since this
may bend the contact springs on the socket connector. Instead, remove the
card and try to insert it again.
After Installation
After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket
firmly on the back of the computer.
Now place the cover onto your computer and connect the peripheral devices.
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Connecting the Equipment
Audio output
(to sound card)
Remote control
receiver
Radio:
FM antenna
or
cable terminal
TV:
Antenna
or
cable terminal
Composite Video
or
S-Video input
(via adapter)
For example:
camcorder, video recorder,
CCD camera, DVD/VCD player,
video game console
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Technical Data
Bus System
PCI Rev. 2.3
Video Decoder / Demodulator
Philips SAA7131
TV Tuner
Philips TDA 8275A
The frequency range is 45.75 to 863.25 MHz.
TV Formats
PAL / SECAM / NTSC
Video Input
Mini-DIN 4-pole for S-Video or Composite Video (Cinch, via adapter)
Antenna Input Terminals
75 Ohm IEC radio (optional F-connector adapter)
75 Ohm IEC TV (optional F-connector adapter)
Remote Input Terminal
Remote input terminal for connecting the optional receiver cable included in
the package
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Audio Output Terminal
Internal audio output terminal (to the sound card) via a 4-pole connector,
2.54 mm pitch:
1. Left
2. Ground
3. Ground
4. Right
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Konformitätserklärung nach ISO/IEC Guide 22
Declaration of conformity in accordance with
ISO/IEC Guide 22
Nr. / No 1.00
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