PLANET DTR-100DB User Manual

USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver (ISDB-T)

DTR-100DB

User’s Manual

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Revision

User’s Manual for DTR-100DB Model: DTR-100DB Rev: 1.0 (August 2008) Part No. 2081-K10050-000

Table of Contents

1. Introduction...............................................................................6

1.1 System Requirements.....................................................................6

1.2 Features............................................................................................7

1.3 Specification ....................................................................................7

1.4 Package Contents ...........................................................................7

2. Hardware Installation...............................................................8

2.1 Connecting USB Port......................................................................8

2.2 Connecting Terrestrial Antenna.....................................................8

3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation .....9

3.1 Install Driver..................................................................................... 9

3.2 Install NewSoft Presto! PVR Software.........................................13

Before you begin, make sure that the antenna is connected to the

DTR-100DB device...............................................................................13

3.3 Install Microsoft DirectX9..............................................................17

3.4 Install Windows Media Player 9....................................................20

4. Launching Presto! PVR Application.....................................23

4.1 Main screen & Menu......................................................................23

4.1.1 Main Screen...................................................................................24

4.1.2 Screen Menu .................................................................................25

4.1.3 History ...........................................................................................26

4.1.4 Taskbar Commands .....................................................................26

4.2 Settings ..........................................................................................27

4.2.1 Device ............................................................................................27

4.2.2 Channel..........................................................................................27

4.2.3 Video..............................................................................................28

4.2.4 Record ...........................................................................................28

4.2.5 Schedule........................................................................................29

4.2.6 Skin ................................................................................................30

4.2.7 Live Update ...................................................................................30

4.3 Using Presto! PVR.........................................................................31

4.3.1 Receive a Channel........................................................................31

4.3.2 Choose a Channel ........................................................................32

4.3.3 Recording a Program ...................................................................33

4.3.4 Scheduling Your Program Recording.........................................33

4.3.5 Time Shifting.................................................................................34

4.3.6 Adjust the Volume ........................................................................35

4.3.7 Taking Snapshots.........................................................................36

1. Introduction

PLANET DTR-100DB is ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting) Digital TV receiver that offers a complete and cost effective solution for Digital TV broadcasting.

PLANET DTR-100DB connects Digital TV with your computer/notebook, DTR-100DB not only allows you to watch Free-To-Air digital terrestrial television channels with no subscription to pay but also can record real time digital TV programs directly to the hard disk in your computer/notebook.

With its fascinating features, DTR-100DB provides Multi-Channel preview, Real-Time digital video recording (DVR), and Schedule Recording allows you not miss o ut any favorite TV programs. In addition, it incorporates a MPEG-2 software decoder which delivers a picture quality of HDTV standard and enables a high quality playback of the recordings. DTR-100DB also can deliver Electronic Program Guide (EPG) which offers you more information about the TV programs. You can pause while watching TV program and continue from where you left with Time-Shifting feature, and will never miss a scene.

The supplied Remote Controller gives you easy access to the key functions of the ISDB-T receiver, so you don‘t always have to be seated next to your computer.

With the pocket-sized digital TV receiver connecting with a computer/notebook, you can watch digital TV shows anywhere and anytime and turn your computer/notebook into a personal mobile TV entertainment system.

1.1 System Requirements

‧ Pentium 4 compatible processor 1.2GHz or higher (2.0GHz recommended) ‧ Minimum 256MB RAM or above (512MB recommended) ‧ VGA card with minimum 32MB memory ‧ AC97 compatible sound card ‧ 1 GB free HD space ‧ CD-ROM drive (For software installation) ‧ One available USB2.0 port ‧ Microsoft DirectX 9 or above ‧ Windows 2000(SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (32bit) ‧ Windows Media Player 9 or above

1.2 Features

‧ Compliant with ISDB-T, 1 Segment QVGA format by H.264/ AVC (ISO/IEC 14496-10) ‧ Compliant with USB Specification Rev2.0 ‧ Supports Still Image Capture ‧ Supports BML ‧ Supports Subtitle (L-EIT Standard) ‧ Supports EPG (L-EIT Standard) ‧ Supports channel auto scan ‧ Supports Fully Resizable TV (Up to Full Screen) ‧ Supports Record/ Playback TV programs ‧ Supports ISDBT 1-Seg programs : CH13~CH62 (CH7~CH69 for Brazil);

470MHz~770MHz(806MHZ for Brazil)

‧ Supports Audio Format :MPEG-2 AAC (ISO/IEC 13818-7) ‧ Multiple language (English and Portuguese) ‧ Software upgradeable

(Broadcasting Markup Language)

1.3 Specification

‧ Standard：ISDB-T 1-segment ‧ Interface：USB V.2.0 ‧ Connectors：

1 VHF/UHF connector (MCX type) 1 USB Connector (A type)

‧ TV Tuner：50 Ohm (UHF/VHF) TV Antenna (Optional) ‧ Receiving Frequency：430-770 MHz (806MHz for Brazil) ‧ Bandwidth：6, 7, 8 MHz ‧ Code Rate：1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 ‧ Net Weight (app.) ：22.4g ‧ Operating Temperature：0°C ~ 55°C ‧ Humidity：5 % ~ 95 % (non-condensing) ‧ Storage Temperature：-10°C ~ 80°C ‧ Supported OS：Windows 2000 / XP / Vista

1.4 Package Contents

‧ USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver (ISDB-T) ‧ Installation CD ‧ Antenna

Note:

‧ If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your lo cal dealer immediately. ‧ For Time-Shifting, a Pentium IV 2.0GHz processor or higher is required.

2. Hardware Installation

This chapter explains how to install DTR-100DB hardware with your PC or Notebook. Please follow the procedures as described below

2.1 Connecting USB Port

Connect USB connector of the DTR-100DB Receiver to the USB port of your computer or notebook.

2.2 Connecting Terrestrial Antenna

Connect supplied ISDB-T antenna to the VHF/UHF port on the backside of the DTR-100DB.

Note:

(1) If you install the DTR-100DB with Notebook, please make sure the “Power Saving”

function is turned OFF. (The “Power Saving” function will lower down the CPU performance and may effect the DTR-100DB’s operation).

(2) Be sure to connect the antenna to the DTR-100DB and adjust it to a better reception angl e

and location every time you play with the Receiver.

3. Software Device Driver & Application Utility Installation

This chapter describes how to install the Device Driver and Software Utilities.

1) After installing the DTR-100DB in your PC or Notebook, the system will find a new hardware device and Windows of “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Please click “Cancel” to exit the Wizard.

Please insert the Installation CD into your CD drive, the CD will auto-run and show the main installation screen:

Documentation

User’s Manual: Click this option to read user’s manual and specification. Quick Guide: Click this option to read quick install guide.

Driver

Install Driver: Click Install Driver to start device driver installation process.

Utility

Presto PVR: Click this option to install Presto PVR software.

Microsoft DirectX9: Click this option to install DirectX 9 utility.

Windows Media Player 9: Click this option to install Media Player 9 software.

Acrobat® Reader: Click this option to install Acrobat Reader.

Attention: It is highly recommended t o install Microsoft DirectX9 & Windows

Media Play 9 IN THE BEGINNING if your system hasn’t had those components yet.

3.1 Install Driver

Step 1: Click “Install Driver” from the manual that appears to install the device driver. Step 2: The Welcome wizard below will appear. Click “Next” to continue.

Step 3: Click “Install” to begin installation.

Step 4: Please wait for while during device driver is installing.

Step 5: Click “Install this driver software anyway” (For Vista Operation, this screen will

appear twice and XP Operation System will appear once; repeat the same action to continue the installation)

Step 6: Before using the device, it is recommend that restarting the computer for device

complete the setting. Choose “Yes, I want to restart my compute r now” and click “Finish” to restart.

Step 6: To check if the driver is properly installed:

[For Windows Vista] Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ choose “Device Manager”.

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