TVGo A11 User Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction:
TVGo A11 turns your PC into a TV set. No need to buy an additional TV in your home as this
will save both space and electric consumption. It lets you watch TV or listen to the radio on
your PC, so it is really a great device for yourself and your family. Another outstanding
advantage is that " TVGo A1 1 is compatible with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.
TVGo A11 combines a TV tuner, video capture and video conferencing functions all in one
card. It features unparalleled control like the 16-channel preview, FM radio listening, real-time
and schedule recording in MPEG-1/2/4 format. You can also capture a video image you like
and turn it into wallpaper on your PC.
Hook up your TVGo A11 to a VCR / Video Camera and enjoy home videos and convert them
to digital format or save a snapshot for decorating your desktop. With the TVGo A11, you can
have more fun and enjoyment while you work on your PC.
Features:
• Compatible with MCE (Media Center Edition)
• Watch analog TV and listen to FM radio on your PC
• Real-time recording in MPEG-1/2/4 format
• PC auto boot function
• Supports still image capture and channel preview
• Supports Time Shifting and schedule recording
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1.1 Package Contents
• TVGo A11
• Remote Control
• Audio Cable
• AV Input cable
• IR receiving cable
• FM cable
• Software CD
• Quick Guide
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1.2 System Requirements
• P3 800 (for preview); P4 1.6 or above (MPEG 4 needs 2.4) (for record)
• Minimum 64 MB memory
• Minimum 100 MB hard disk space available
• VGA and with DirectDraw driver supporting 16 bit color or higher
• One free PCI slot
• CD-ROM drive
• Supports Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Connect TVGo A11
TVGo A11 supports cold boot and remote boot functions for
PCI bus 2.1 and above.
In order to have the PC Bios setting take effect (ref to 2.2 PC
bios setting), for first time installation, please make sure
the PC system’s power cord is not connected to the
power jack even when the PC’s power is in shutdown
state. Turn on the power only after the TVGo A11 has
been firmly and securely plugged into the PCI slot.
Refer to below wire connection diagram for correct connection:
1. Make sure the JP2 pin 2-3 is closed.
(Factory default). (It is auto boot
enable configuration, if you want to
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disable the auto boot function, please
change to pin 1-2 close to disable the
auto boot function). Internal audio
connect pin (TV card to sound card).
2. Connect the SVHS output device to
“S-VIDEO IN”.
3. Connect the DVD Player or Video
Recorder’s video output to “VIDEO IN”.
4. Connect the FM cable to “FM”.
5. Connect the video tape recorder’s
audio output to the “AUDIO IN”.
Caution: Please take special care on the Remote sensor cable, don’t plug in or remove the
sensor cable while the PC system is in Power on state. Otherwise, it may cause TVGo A11
hardware failure.
2.2 PC BIOS Setting
Power on the computer and system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the
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message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> Key to enter Setup.
The Main Menu displays twelve
configurable functions and two
exit choices. Use arrow keys to
move among to “Power
Management Setup” and press
“Enter” to enter the sub-menu.
1. Set the “ACPI Suspend
Type” to “S3 (STR)” or “S5
(STD)”.
2. Set the “Wake-Up by PCI
card” to “Enabled”.
Remark: Auto boot recording
function is base on ACPI
Suspend Type “S3 (STR)” or “S5
(STD)” mode. If your computer
not supports it, then this function
Caution: It is highly recommended, when the TVGo A11 card has been removed from the PC
system, we recommend you to restore the ACPI setting to original setting. Only after the TVGo
A11 PCI adapter been correctly plugged into the slot, will the BIOS setting be enabled.
does not work.
2.3 Device Driver Installation
1. Place the CD software in the CD-ROM drive, and then prepare the driver installation.
2. Once you connect the TVGo A11 to the PCI slot, can just follow the system’s prompted
message to finish the driver installation.
3. When you insert the TVGo A11,
system will show “Found New
Hardware” dialogue box.
4. Click “Next” to start the installation.
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5. Select “Search for a suitable driver for
my device [recommended]” and click
“Next”.
6. Select “CD-ROM driver” and click
“Next” button to search driver.
7. Click “Yes” to continue the installation.
8. Click “Finish” button to finish the
installation.
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9. The system will detect one “Unknown”
device.
10. Please click “Next” to continue.
11. Select the first option “Search for the
best driver for your device
(Recommended)”, and click “Next” to
continue.
12. Select the option “CD-ROM device”
and click “Next” to continue.
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