Planet Technology DTR-100D User Manual

USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver (DVB-T)

DTR-100D

User’s Manual

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CE mark Warning

The is a class A device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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nderstand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not

dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this

and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Revision

User’s Manual for DTR-100D Model: DTR-100D Rev: 1.0 (April 2008) Part No. 2081-K10030-000

Table of Contents

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

1.1 Feature...............................................................................................................6

1.2 Package Contents ..............................................................................................7

1.3 Physical Details.................................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation....................................................................................9

2.1 System Requirement .........................................................................................9

2.2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................9

2.2.1 Install Windows Media Player 9 ...........................................................11

2.2.2 Install Microsoft DirectX 9....................................................................15

2.2.3 Install ArcSoft TotalMedia Software ....................................................18

2.2.4 Install DTR-100D’s driver.....................................................................22

Chapter 3 User Interface..............................................................................................27

3.1 Launch TotalMedia Monitor...........................................................................27

3.2 Main Monitor ..................................................................................................28

3.2.1 TV..........................................................................................................31

3.2.1.1 Search TV channels .....................................................................31

3.2.1.2 Channel Preview..........................................................................35

3.2.1.3 Full Screen...................................................................................37

3.2.1.4 Favorite Channel List...................................................................38

3.2.1.5 EPG..............................................................................................39

3.2.1.6 Channel........................................................................................41

3.2.1.7 Recorded TV................................................................................42

3.2.1.8 Scheduling....................................................................................43

3.2.1.9 TV Settings..................................................................................46

3.2.2 Picture....................................................................................................54

3.2.3 Music.....................................................................................................59

3.2.3.1 My Playlists .................................................................................61

3.2.3.2 Ripping Music CDs......................................................................65

3.2.4 Video .....................................................................................................67

3.2.4.1 Playing Movies – Previewing, Renaming, and Deleting.............68

3.2.4.2 Capturing Video...........................................................................68

3.2.5 Setup......................................................................................................69

3.2.5.1 General.........................................................................................70

3.2.5.2 TV................................................................................................74

3.2.5.3 Video............................................................................................75

3.2.5.4 Pictures.........................................................................................76

3.2.5.5 Music............................................................................................77

EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................79

Chapter 1 Introduction

Planet DTR-100D is DVB-T Digital TV receiver that offers a complete and cost effective solution for Digital TV broadcasting.

Planet DTR-100D connects Digital TV with your computer/notebook, DTR-100D 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-100D provides Multi-Channel preview, Real-Time digital video recording (DVR), image capturing, and Schedule Recording allows you not miss out 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-100D 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 DVB-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 Feature

 Compliant with DVB-T Standard (ETS 300 744)  Compliant with USB 2.0  Supports Real Time Digital Video Recording (MPEG-2 compression)  Supports HDTV quality (Requires P4 3.0GHz or higher CPU, 512MB RAM or

above)

 Supports Schedule Recording

Supports Time-Shifting(Requires P4 2.0GHz or higher CPU)

  Supports EPG (Where available)  Supports Teletext (Where available)  Supports Snap Shot in JPEG format  Supports Multi-Channel preview  Supports channel auto scan  Supports portable receiver  Supports Subtitle  Multiple language (English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese,

Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese)

 Software Upgradeable

1.2 Package Contents

1. DTR-100D USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver

2. Installation CD (Include User Manual, Quick Installation Guide, Utility and Driver)

3. Remote Controller

4. DVB-T TV Antenna

1.3 Physical Details

Outlook

DTR-100D USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver

Remote Controller

Button Definition

Button Description

Power Turn on or off digital TV receiver. CH(+,-) Click + or - button to adjust the channel. VOL(+,-) Click + or - button to adjust the volume of sound. Full Screen To switch into full screen mode.

Click the “Recall” to go back the last channel you just

Recall

selected. This only available with the local TV provider which also

Subtitle

support this feature. Click this button, and you can view the extra text on the channel screen.

With this button, you can pause while watching TV program

Timeshift

and continue from where you left. Mute To switch volume to mute mode. Snapshot To capture the channel screen you are just watching.

You can directly to press the number to view the channel you Keyboard 0-9

like to watch.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.

2.1 System Requirement

 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  HD space at least 1 GB free for installation  Microsoft DirectX 9 or above  Windows 2000 or above  Windows Media Player 9 or above

2.2 Hardware Installation

This chapter explains how to install DTR-100D with your computer or notebook.

1. Connecting USB Port

Connect USB connector of the DTR-100D to the USB port on your computer or notebook.

2. Connecting Terrestrial Antenna

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

3. Install Device Driver & Utility

(1) After installing the DTR-100D into your computer or notebook, the system will find a new hardware device as the below figure “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Please click “Cancel” to exit the Wizard.

(2) Please insert the supplied CD into your CD drive, and then install the utility and driver. There are three utilities in the supplied CD: Windows Media Player 9,

Microsoft DirectX 9, and ArcSoft TotalMedia. The installation procedure: Windows Media Player 9 Î Microsoft DirectX 9Î TotalMedia Î DTR-100D’s Driver.

Parameter Description

2.2.1 Windows Media Player 9

2.2.2 Microsoft DirectX 9

2.2.3 ArcSoft TotalMedia

2.2.4 Driver

Before installing DTR-100D’s driver, it is necessary to install Windows Media Player 9 and DirectX 9, or higher version for your Operating System. If your system already has Windows Media Player 9 and DirectX 9, or higher version, you can skip this part of installation.

This option to install ArcSoft TotalMedia software and this is user interface allow you to access and work with the digital photo, video, recorded TV programs, and music library directly from your TV or home computer.

To install the DTR-100D’s driver.

(1) If you install the DTR-100D 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-100D’s operation).

"Note

(2) Be sure, if you connect the antenna to the DTR-100D and please adjust it to a better reception angle and location every time.

2.2.1 Install Windows Media Player 9

Before installing DTR-100D’s driver, it is necessary to install Windows Media Player 9 and DirectX 9, or higher version for your Operating System. If your system already has

Windows Media Player 9 and DirectX 9, or higher version, you can skip this part of installation.

Step 1Î Click “Windows Media Player 9” button from setup program of the

installation CD.

Step 2Î Select the language version which you want to install and click “OK” to

continue.

Step 3Î Click “I Accept” to continue the next step.

Step 4Î Please wait for a few seconds for Installing.

Step 5Î Click “Next” to continue.

Step 6Î Select your Privacy Options in this step and click “Next” to continue.

Step 7Î Configure your desktop and Windows Media Player 9 Series default

settings, and then click “Finish” to exit the wizard.

2.2.2 Install Microsoft DirectX 9

Step 1Î Click “Microsoft DirectX 9” to start installing DirectX 9.

Step 2Î In “Installing Microsoft® DirectX®” window, select “I accept the

agreement”, and then click “Next” to continue.

Step3 Î Click “Next” to continue installation.

Step 4Î Waiting for the operating system finishes installing DirectX 9 components.

Step 5Î After operating system completes DirectX9 installation, and click “Finish”

to restart your system.

Step 6Î Once the computer is rebooted, your system will find the DTR-100D

hardware device which are not installed yet. When the below Wizard window is shown, please click “Cancel” to continue.

2.2.3 Install ArcSoft TotalMedia Software

To execute TotalMedia application, your system must have Media Player 9 and DirectX 9 or higher version. If your system is not installed yet, please refer to “2.2.1 Install Windows Media Player 9” and “2.2.2 Install Microsoft DirectX 9” for the installation.

Step 1Î Run the Installation CD and click “ArcSoft TotalMedia” for ArcSoft

TotalMedia software installation

Step 2Î Select the languages for this installation from the choices below, and then

click “OK” to next step.

Step 3Î The Welcome wizard will appear, and click “Next” to continue.

Step 4Î Please read the following license agreement carefully. To install

ArcSoft TotalMedia, you must accept this agreement and click “Yes”.

Step 5Î To install to this folder, click “Next”, or to install a different folder, click

“Browser” and select another folder

Step 6Î Select Program Folder and click “Next” to continue.

Step 7Î Please wait for while for setup procedure.

Step 8Î The installShield Wizard has successfully installed ArcSoft TotalMedia,

click “Finish” to exit the Wizard.

Step 9Î There will be one TotalMedia icon shown on Desktop after the installation:

2.2.4 Install DTR-100D’s driver

Your Operating System MUST has DirectX9 or higher version before you install the driver. If your system is not installed yet, please refer to “2.2.1 Install Windows Media Player 9” and “2.2.2 Install Microsoft DirectX 9” for the installation.

Step 1Î Click “Install Driver” to start installing driver.

Step 2Î The InstallShield wizard will appear, and click “Next” to continue.

Step 3Î Click “Install” to begin installation.

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

Step 5Î Before using the device, it is recommend that restarting the computer for

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

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