Toshiba DVB-T User Manual
Toshiba USB DVB-T
TV Tuner
PX1211E-1TVD
User Guide
Index
About the DVB-T Dongle ......................................................................................... 3
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 3
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 3
Software Installation ................................................................................................ 4
Connecting the DVB-T Dongle ................................................................................ 6
Initial Setup ............................................................................................................. 7
Description of Toolbars ........................................................................................... 8
Watching Digital TV................................................................................................. 9
Launching the Savvy TV Software ................................................................ 9
Changing Channel ....................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................... 9
Choosing Audio Stream ............................................................................... 9
Mute ............................................................................................................ 9
Snapshot ..................................................................................................... 9
Viewing Modes ............................................................................................ 10
Display as Wallpaper ......................................................................... 10
Minimise Window .............................................................................. 10
Full Screen ........................................................................................ 10
Recording ............................................................................................................... 11
Live Recording............................................................................................. 11
Time Shift Recording.................................................................................... 11
Scheduled Recording................................................................................... 13
Watching a Recorded Programme ............................................................... 15
Teletext.................................................................................................................... 16
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ............................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................ 19
No picture .................................................................................................... 19
No sound ..................................................................................................... 19
Cannot tune stations..................................................................................... 19
Picture performance is poor ......................................................................... 19
Error message “Please plug in the tuner” ..................................................... 19
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About the DVB-T Dongle
The DVB-T dongle is a digital video broadcast receiver that plugs straight into the USB
port of your computer and requires no additional power source, making it extremely
portable. It can scan for and save all available digital TV stations and play any of these on
your computer screen.
Minimum System Requirements
- USB port
- DirectX 9c
- Windows 2000/XP
- Pentium III 800MHz or equivalent
- 256MB RAM
- DirectX 9c compatible sound card
- DirectX 9c compatible video card
- 32MB HDD space (installation only)
Package Contents
- DVB-T dongle
- Software CD
- Quickstart guide
- Antenna
- Adaptor
* Please note that the antenna has a magnetic base and should not be placed near
any items that can be affected by magnetic fields, for example, computer or TV
screens, floppy disks, or credit cards.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Note that Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp.
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Software Installation
Please install all necessary software BEFORE connecting your DVB-T dongle.
- Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
- The installation screen will appear. However, if it does not, click on Start>Run and type
D:\setup.exe , where D refers to the letter assigned to your CD drive.
- You will be asked to choose the setup language, as follows:
Choose a language and then click OK. You will now be asked to accept the End User
License Agreement. Be sure to check the I accept the terms in the license agreement
box, then click on Next.
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After a few seconds, the following screen will appear. Click on Install to continue the
installation.
Once the software has finished being installed, you will be asked to restart the computer.
Press Yes.
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Connecting the DVB-T Dongle
Remove the cap from the DVB-T dongle, locate a free USB port on your computer and
plug in the dongle. Once the computer recognises the new hardware, the New Hardware
wizard will begin.
As the DVB-T is a Hi-Speed device, you may receive the following message if it is plugged
into an older USB 1.1 port. The DVB-T will still work with USB 1.1. Simply click on the X in
the top right-hand corner of this message.
You will see several messages during the installation of the DVB-T dongle. Please be
patient, as this process make take a few minutes.
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