Sampo WVR100 Users Manual
User’s Guide
506100-02-01-W-E-012506-01
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
U-NII device that operates in the band 5.15－5.25GHz band will be restricted to indoor
operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operation.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introducing WVR 100A 1
Features.......................................................................................... 2
System Requirements ................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 3
Package Contents.......................................................................... 4
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel ...................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Connecting a WVR System 8
Examples of Ways to Use Presto! WVR....................................... 8
Setup to Watch TV....................................................................... 8
Setup to Watch Video ................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection ................................... 11
Installing Presto! WVR ................................................................ 11
Uninstalling Presto! WVR............................................................ 14
Using the Uninstall Presto! WVR Wizard ................................... 14
Using the Windows to Uninstall Presto! WVR............................ 14
Programming the Firmware on the WVR 100A Device ............. 14
Initializing the WVR 100A Device................................................ 15
Using the Settings Wizard........................................................... 15
Refreshing the Program List....................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Using Presto! WVR 20
Starting Presto! WVR................................................................... 21
Getting to Know the Screen........................................................ 23
Control Panel................................................................................ 23
Choosing a Program to Watch.................................................... 24
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Channel Surfing ........................................................................... 25
Recording a Program .................................................................. 25
Time Shifting ................................................................................ 26
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 27
Taking Snapshots ........................................................................ 27
Using MTS .................................................................................... 27
Chapter 4 Menus and Settings in Presto! WVR 28
Screen Menu................................................................................. 28
Settings......................................................................................... 29
Device........................................................................................ 30
Program ..................................................................................... 31
Video.......................................................................................... 32
Record ....................................................................................... 33
Advanced................................................................................... 34
History .......................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5 Setting Up and Updating the Firmware 36
Connecting to the Firmware........................................................ 36
Viewing the Status ....................................................................... 39
Adjusting the Setup ..................................................................... 40
Using Maintenance ...................................................................... 42
Appendix 43
Keyboard Shortcuts..................................................................... 43
Wireless Channels Specifications.............................................. 44
Glossary ....................................................................................... 46
The screen shots used in this manual are only example
images.
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Chapter1 Introducing WVR 100A
Chapter 1 Introducing WVR 100A
WVR 100A is a system that can enhance your multimedia experience by
combining the WVR 100A device with the Presto! WVR program. The WVR
100A device transmits wireless television signals to a computer equipped
with a wireless LAN card while Presto! WVR acts as a video recorder for the
computer. Presto! WVR takes the television signals and records them onto
the hard drive and lets you edit and burn them to a disc. You have all the
convenience of a VCR (recording, playback, fast forwarding, and pausing)
without having to rewind any tape. Here are the requirements and features
of WVR 100A.
Features
System Requirements
Important Safety Instructions
Package Contents
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Front Panel
Chapter1 Introducing WVR 100A
Rear Panel
Features
• Receive analog TV programs.
• Record programs to your hard disk and watch them later.
• Easily play the shows that you have already recorded. Just look in
the History section.
• Pause the program while watching (to do things like answering the
door or making a sandwich) and then resume watching without
missing any of the show.
• Watch video in a resizable window. Choose to freely resize or
retain the original
preview will reflect the adjustments as they are being made.
• Take snapshots of your favorite TV moments.
• Browse many programs in one window with Tile mode.
• Edit recorded programs with Edit Video.
• Burn the finished video onto disc with Create Video Disc.
ratio. Adjust the brightness and color. The
System Requirements
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP.
You must have administrator privileges for the
Windows operating system. Limited privileges aren't
sufficient.
• Processor: A Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher processor is a
minimum for capturing video. A Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz or higher
processor is needed for Time Shifting, a Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or
higher processor is required for recording.
• RAM: At least 256 MB RAM is needed, but more is preferred.
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• Available hard disk space: A least 200 MB of hard disk space is
required for running the program. An additional 500 MB of space
will be needed working with files, although it is better to have more
than 6 GB available.
• Display card: True Color or HiColor display card supporting
DirectX 9.0 or above.
• Monitor resolution: At least 16-bit high color mode and 800 x 600
pixel resolution. (1024 x 768 is recommended.) A
Windows-compatible sound card and speakers will also be
needed.
• WVR 100A device: This device transfers the wireless TV signals
and is the hardware portion of WVR 100A.
• Others:
A wireless LAN card that complies with the IEEE 802.11b, IEEE
802.11g, or IEEE 802.11a standards. The card must support WEP
encryption. (For a wireless LAN connection.)
When using Windows 2000, a WLAN card with NDIS 5.1
certification is recommended.
A 10Base-T or 100Base-TX LAN connector. (For connecting to a
wired LAN for firmware maintenance.)
Important Safety Instructions
• Do not use the WVR 100A device in extremely hot, cold, dusty, or
wet environments.
• Dot not put anything on top of the WVR 100A device.
• Do not rub or impact the WVR 100A device with hard things. This
can cause surface scratches or hardware damage.
• Do not disconnect the WVR 100A device when it is being used. It
may lead to program errors.
• Unplug the WVR 100A device before cleaning it.
• Follow the directions on the power adaptor and use the WVR 100A
device with the proper current and voltage range.
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Package Contents
When you open your WVR 100A product package, you should find the
following items.
• WVR 100A device • AC Power Adaptor
• Audio/Video Cable • Presto! WVR Software
CD-ROM
• Quick Guide • Warranty Card
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Front Panel
Chapter1 Introducing WVR 100A
Power Button
Push to turn the WVR 100A
device on and off.
Power Indicator
Lights when the power is on.
TV Reception Indicator
Lights when the WVR 100A
device is receiving TV signals.
AV1 Indicator
Lights when the WVR 100A
device is receiving video and
audio from an external device
through the AV1 terminals.
AV2 Indicator
Lights when the WVR 100A
device is receiving video and
audio from an external device
through the AV2 terminals.
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Rear Panel
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Antenna Cable
Connect the antenna to IN to receive analog TV signals.
TV Antenna Cable
The OUT jack is for sending antenna signals to the TV.
Audio/Video Cable
Connect devices, such as VCR, DVR, and DVD players that feature
an A/V output terminal to the WVR 100A device. The two input
terminals are labeled AV1 and AV2.
S-Video Cable
Connect devices that feature S-video output jacks to the WVR 100A
S-video input jack.
Ethernet Cable
Connect a laptop or desktop computer through the LAN port with an
Ethernet cable for Firmware update.
Reset Button
Initializes all settings on the WVR 100A device and restore them to
factory defaults.
AC Adapter
The DC IN 12V jack is used to connect the AC power adapter to the
WVR 100A device.
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Chapter2 Setting Up and Connecting a WVR System
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Connecting a
WVR System
It's not so difficult. Here are some guides and examples to help you get set
up to enjoy Presto! WVR 100A.
Examples of Ways to Use Presto! WVR
Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection
Installing Presto! WVR
Uninstalling Presto! WVR
Programming the Firmware on the WVR 100A Device
Initializing the WVR 100A Device
Using the Settings Wizard
Refreshing the Program List
Examples of Ways to Use Presto! WVR
There are several ways to hook up and use the WVR 100A program and
hardware. Here are just two.
Setup to Watch TV
This is how you hook it up to watch TV from the antenna cable.
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Chapter2 Setting Up and Connecting a WVR System
Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN 12V jack on the WVR
100A device, and then plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Connect the antenna cable to the IN jack on the WVR 100A
device.
Turn on the WVR 100A device by pressing the power button. The
power indicator will light.
Connect a computer that has Presto! WVR installed on it to the
WVR 100A device. See the Troubleshooting a Wireless
Connection section for details.
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Setup to Watch Video
This is how to hook it up to watch video from a DVD player.
Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN 12V jack on the WVR
100A device, and then plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Connect the A/V or S-video cables to the AV1, AV2, or S-video
input jacks on the WVR 100A device.
Turn on the WVR 100A device by pressing the power button. The
power indicator on the front panel will light.
The AV1 indicator will light when the input source is
S-video.
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Connect a computer with Presto! WVR installed to the WVR 100A
device. See the Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection
section
for details.
You can connect the antenna cable, A/V signal lines, and
the S-video cable to the WVR 100A device, and then switch
between these three input sources by clicking to open
the Settings dialog box, clicking the Device tab, and then
choosing an input source from the Source selection box.
Troubleshooting a Wireless Connection
Presto! WVR automatically detects the wireless signal sent out by the WVR
100A device. All you need to do is to select the Wireless LAN card
connected to your computer or laptop, and then scan for TV channels or
select other input sources.
If you are having trouble creating a wireless connection, perform the
following checks.
1. Make sure the driver for your Wireless LAN card has been correctly
installed. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your Wireless
LAN card.
2. Check your Wireless LAN card’s utility and the transmitter’s firmware
settings to see which IEEE wireless connectivity standards (820.11a, b,
and g) are supported. Make sure that both your Wireless LAN card and
the transmitter support and employ the same wireless connectivity
standards.
Installing Presto! WVR
Before you begin, make sure that the antenna has been connected to WVR
100A.
You must have administrator privileges to install this
program on the Windows operating system.
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Chapter2 Setting Up and Connecting a WVR System
1. Insert the Presto! WVR disc into your computer disc drive. If the
installation wizard does not start, locate the "setup.exe" file on the
installation CD and double-click it.
2. Select the components you want to install, and then click Next.
It is recommended that you select both Create Video Disc
and Edit Video during installation for authoring and editing
purposes. Otherwise, the Presto! WVR features related to
these two programs will be unavailable.
3. A welcome screen will open, click Next, read the license agreement, and
accept the terms by clicking Yes.
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