PCTV Sat Pro PCI Hardware
GB February 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements............................................................................................3
Operating System...............................................................................................3
Processor............................................................................................................3
Working Memory...............................................................................................3
Hard Disk...........................................................................................................3
Graphics Card ....................................................................................................3
Sound Card.........................................................................................................3
Expansion Slot...................................................................................................3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive or Recorder.......................................................3
For Your Own Safety............................................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................................................5
Preparing for Installation...................................................................................5
PCTV Sat Pro PCI Hardware Installation .........................................................6
After Installation................................................................................................6
Connections...........................................................................................................7
Technical Data.......................................................................................................8
Bus System.........................................................................................................8
LNB Input..........................................................................................................8
Tuner..................................................................................................................8
Demodulator ......................................................................................................8
TV Format..........................................................................................................8
DiSEqC ..............................................................................................................8
LNB Feed...........................................................................................................8
Declaration of conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 2.........................9
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of PCTV Sat Pro PCI!
From your PC you can receive TV, radio and data signals via satellite (DVB-S)
with your PCTV Sat Pro PCI:
Because PCTV Sat Pro PCI has a digital satellite tuner which allows reception
via a digital satellite system (satellite dish and universal LNB) of any decoded
TV and radio stations using the DVB-S standard.
Depending on the selected software, PCTV Sat Pro PCI not only offers you live
TV and radio but also timeshift TV and radio, as well as quality program
recording to your hard disk and DVD recorder.
You also get access to the free information services, teletext and the electronic
program guide (EPG). These services allow simple and easy access to the
desired information at any time, as well as scheduling of the shows you wish to
record.
And now have fun with your PCTV Sat Pro PCI!
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