Pinnacle PCTV 110I User Manual

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PCTV 40i/50i/110i
Hardware
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PCTV 40i/50i/110i Hardware
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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 40i/50i/110i 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
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Notes
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Introduction

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
Graphics card
Minimum: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card Recommended: DirectX 9-compatible (or higher) graphics card
Sound card
Minimum: DirectX 9-compatible sound card
Expansion slot
PCI 2.3-compatible expansion slot
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder
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 Anbieter / Supplier : Pinnacle Systems GmbH Anschrift / Address : Frankfurter Strasse 3c
38122 Braunschweig, Germany Produkt / Product : PCTV 110i
Das oben beschriebene Produkt ist konform mit: / The product described above is in conformity with:
Dokument-Nr. Document No.
EN 55013 : 2002
EN 55020 : 2003 Störfestigkeit von Rundfunkempfängern und verwandten Geräten der Unterhaltungselektronik
EN 61000-4-2 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen Entladung statischer Elektrizität
EN 61000-4-3 : 2001 Störfestigkeit gegen hochfrequente elektromagnetische Felder
EN 61000-4-4 : 2002 Störfestigkeit gegen schnelle transiente elektrische Störgrößen/BURST
EN 61000-3-2 : 2001 Grenzwerte für Oberschwingungsströme
EN 61000-3-3 : 2002 Grenzwerte für Spannungsschwankungen und Flicker
EN 60950 : 2001 Sicherheit von Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik
Titel Title
Funkstöreigenschaften von Rundfunkempfängern und verwandten Geräten der Unterhaltungselektronik
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment
Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
Limitations for harmonic currents
Limitations of voltage fluctuations and flicker
Safety of information technology equipment
Dieser Erklärung liegt zugrunde: Prüfbericht(e) des EMV-Prüflabors This certification is based on: Test report(s) generated by EMI-test laboratory
Braunschweig, 26. April 2005 / April 26th, 2005
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Mirko Schwarz Oliver Hellmold
Hardwareentwicklung Finanzdirektor / Director Finance
Hardware Engineering (Rechtsverbindliche Unterschrift / Legally Binding)
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