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PCTV 400e
PCTV Sat Pro USB
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB
Hardware
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PCTV 400e
PCTV Sat Pro USB
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB
Hardware
GB May 2006
© Pinnacle Systems GmbH 2006
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transferred to other media without
explicit written permission from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, Braunschweig,
Germany.
All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Pinnacle Systems hereby declares that this TV reception equipment complies
with the fundamental requirements and other relevant terms and conditions of
EC directive number 89/336/EEC.
The EC and FCC declarations of conformity and identical construction can be
downloaded from
Pinnacle Systems GmbH has written this manual to the best of its knowledge,
but does not guarantee that the programs/systems will fulfill the users’ intended
applications.
No warranty is made as to the specifications of features.
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/compliance.
Pinnacle Systems GmbH retains the right to make alterations to the content of
the manual without obligation to inform third parties.
All quotes, sales, supply and manufacturing contracts from Pinnacle Systems
GmbH, including consulting, installation and other contractual services are
subject exclusively to the General Sales and Delivery Terms of Pinnacle
Systems GmbH.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements............................................................................................ 5
Computer Hardware........................................................................................... 5
Computer Software ............................................................................................ 5
Connections ........................................................................................................... 6
Connections – Front........................................................................................... 6
Connections – Rear ............................................................................................ 6
Antenna Connection........................................................................................... 7
PC Connection ................................................................................................... 7
Power unit .......................................................................................................... 7
Sample Configuration ........................................................................................ 8
Technical Data....................................................................................................... 9
Bus System......................................................................................................... 9
Antenna Input..................................................................................................... 9
Tuner .................................................................................................................. 9
Demodulator ......................................................................................................9
TV Format..........................................................................................................9
DiSEqC ............................................................................................................ 10
LNB Feed......................................................................................................... 10
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Safety Instructions
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Please read and follow these instructions for your own safety, and to ensure that
your device functions properly.
Power Cable and Plug
Please make sure to obey the following instructions in order to prevent the
device from malfunctioning and to prevent electrical shock, fires, and injuries:
You need to pull out the power plug to completely disconnect the power.
When disconnecting the power to your device, always unplug it by pulling
the plug itself and not the cable.
Don't ever plug in or unplug the power cable with wet hands.
Keep the power cable away from heaters and radiators.
Never put heavy objects on the power cable.
Don't try to repair the power cable yourself or to modify it in any way, shape,
or form.
Regularly clean off the dust, dirt, etc. from the plug.
If you drop the device or damage it in any fashion, turn it off and disconnect
the power plug.
If the device produces smoke, strange smells, or noises, turn it off and
disconnect the power plug. Contact your dealer immediately.
During an electric storm, do not connect or disconnect the antenna or data
transmission lines.
Where Not to Install the Device
Do not install the device in any of the following locations:
In direct sunlight, next to radiators or other heat sources or in vehicles parked
in direct sunlight with all the windows rolled up and the doors closed.
Locations with extremely high temperatures (95°F or greater) or levels of
humidity (90% or greater).
Very dusty or sandy locations.
Locations where there are vibrations, shaking or slanted surfaces underneath.
This could damage the components in the device.
On flammable surfaces such as cloth-covered tables.
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Keep the device away from flower vases, bathtubs, sinks, etc., and from
locations where the device is exposed to precipitation. The device may be
severely damaged if any liquid enters it.
Problems With Other Devices
Set up the device in a horizontal position and do not place any heavy objects
on it.
Do not place the device on an amplifier or any other device that gives off
heat.
Housing and Internal Components
Never remove or open any part of the housing and do not try to perform any
repairs yourself. Any maintenance or repair work should be done by a
qualified repair person.
Keep fingers and objects away from the inside of the device.
It is dangerous to touch any of the components inside the device. Doing so
may injure you and damage the device.
Do not place any foreign objects on the device.
The device should only be cleaned with a soft, dry, anti-static cloth.
Condensation
Condensation may develop in the device in the following circumstances:
Right after a nearby heater or radiator has been turned on.
In a very humid or steam-filled room.
If the device has been moved from a cold location to a warm one.
Condensation in the device may cause it to malfunction. In this case, turn off the
device and wait around 1 hour until the condensation has evaporated. Then you
can use it again.
Non-Use
If you are not planning on using the device for a long period of time, you
should unplug it from the power socket.
Accessories
Use only the accessories included with or recommended for the device in
order to minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock or interference.
The device may only be connected with the USB cable that came with it. Do
not use any incompatible extension cables.
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Batteries
Put in the batteries shipped with the device as shown in the remote control
battery case.
NEVER combine old and new batteries or different types of batteries
(alkaline and non-alkaline).
Once the batteries are discharged, make sure to dispose of them in
accordance with legal and environmental requirements.
Do not dispose of defective or used batteries in the garbage. State regulations
require end consumers to return defective or used batteries to the retailer or
to take them to a battery drop-off station.
Copyrights
Make sure not to violate any copyrights when you use music, movie and digital
photo files.
Any changes or additions to the printed documentation can be found in the
read-me file on the CD-ROM included with the device.
Disposal and Recycling
Do not dispose of electric components in the garbage. Either return defective or
unwanted devices to the retailer or take them to an appropriate recycling station!
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Introduction
Congratulations for becoming the proud owner of a PCTV product!
With PCTV 400e and PCTV Sat Pro USB, you can receive TV, radio, and data
signals via satellite (DVB-S) on your PC TV:
Since the PCTV 400e and the PCTV Sat Pro USB have a digital satellite tuner,
they let you receive any available (decoded) TV and radio station using the
DVB-S standard via a digital satellite system (satellite dish and universal LNB).
Using the PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB, you can receive additional DVB S2
signals.
Furthermore, all hardware models offer you the option of receiving
transmissions in HDTV format.
In addition to live TV and live radio, your PCTV hardware, in conjunction with
the Pinnacle MediaCenter software, offers you 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 product!
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System Requirements
Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order for your PCTV
hardware to function smoothly:
Computer Hardware
Processor
Minimum: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz, Pentium Mobile 1.3 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (only for SD)
Recommended: Pentium IV 2.8 GHz, Pentium Mobile 1.6 GHz
or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (only for SD)
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
USB Port
USB 2.0 port (high speed-compatible)
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Computer Software
Windows XP (Home, Professional or Media Center Edition 2005) with the latest
Service Pack
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Connections
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Antenna Connection
Connect the antenna input of your PCTV hardware to your satellite antenna.
To connect the antenna, you need the corresponding cable. Note that the
quality of the cable has a great influence on the quality of the reception.
PC Connection
Insert the USB 2.0 connector of your PCTV hardware into your PC.
Use only the USB cable that came in the package.
Power unit
Connect the power unit to the power connection of your PCTV hardware.
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Sample Configuration
Power unit
Antenna
USB 2.0
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Technical Data
Bus System
USB 2.0
Antenna Input
75 Ohm, F-connector
Tuner
PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB:
Philips TDA 8263HN, Frequency range: 950 to 2175 MHz
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB:
STB 0899
Demodulator
PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB:
Philips TDA 10086HT
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB:
STB 6100
TV Format
PCTV 400e / PCTV Sat Pro USB:
DVB-S
PCTV HDTV Sat Pro USB:
DVB-S, DVB-S2
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DiSEqC
DiSEqC 1.2
LNB Feed
13V / 18V, maximum 350 mW
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