PCTV Hybrid Pro Card Hardware
GB February 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Box Contents ........................................................................................................2
System Requirements ...........................................................................................3
Processor ...........................................................................................................3
Operating Memory ............................................................................................3
Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................3
Graphics Controller ...........................................................................................3
Sound Controller ...............................................................................................3
Cardbus Slot ......................................................................................................3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder.......................................................3
Operating System ..............................................................................................3
Connecting the TV Antenna .................................................................................4
Positioning Tips for the Rod Antenna ..................................................................5
Connecting the Radio Antenna (Optional) ...........................................................6
Connecting Peripheral Devices (Optional) ...........................................................7
Connecting to Your Computer.............................................................................. 8
Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................9
Technical Data .................................................................................................... 10
Bus System......................................................................................................10
TV Tuner ......................................................................................................... 10
DVB-T Demodulator.......................................................................................10
Antenna Inputs ................................................................................................10
A/V Inputs (via Adapter)................................................................................. 10
Operating Temperature....................................................................................10
Dimensions......................................................................................................10
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Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV Hybrid Pro Card!
PCTV Hybrid Pro Card lets you receive the following on your PC, and with
excellent image and sound quality:
VHF and DVB-T radio (DVB-T radio is not available everywhere)
Analog TV
Digital terrestrial television according to the DVB-T standard (Digital Video
Broadcasting - Terrestrial)
Its optimized receiving capabilities and independence from the power supply
make the PCTV Hybrid Pro Card the ideal mobile solution for receiving analog
or digital television on your computer.
In addition to viewing live TV using your PCTV Hybrid Pro Card, you can also
timeshift TV shows, as well as record them on your hard disk and on writable
DVDs, without any compromise in sound or image quality.
You also get access to the free information services, videotext and the electronic
program guide (EPG), which let you program the shows you want to record
simply and easily.
And now, time to have fun with your PCTV Hybrid Pro Card!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org or at www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to www.dba.org.au.
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Box Contents
PCTV Hybrid Pro Card
Passive mini rod antenna
with magnetic foot
(this illustration is an
example only)
Antenna adapter Dipole antenna for VHF
reception
A/V adapter cable
Mini remote control
including batteries
(this illustration is an
example only)
Quick Start Guide Installation CD
The box contents may vary depending on the version of the product.
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