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Manual abstract: user guide PINNACLE PCTV 50I
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 8 Bus System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Video Decoder / Demodulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna Input Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Input Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio Output Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of a PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV!Starting today, you can use your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV to receive broadcasts on your PC TV (via cable or antenna) and FM radio and everything in stereo. Plus, you can use the analog video input, for example, to digitize your old video cassettes. Together with the full version of the Pinnacle MediaCenter software, you can use your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV to not only enjoy live TV and live radio but also timeshifted television or radio, as well as high quality recordings of shows on your hard drive and writable DVDs. You also get access to the free information services, teletext and the electronic program guide (EPG). These services let you simply and easily access the information you want at any time, as well as schedule the shows you want to record. And now have fun with your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV!
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Package Contents
PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV card
Video adapter
Internal audio cable (illustration is a sample)
Installation CD
Remote control with batteries and receiver cable (illustrations are samples)
Quick Install Guide
PDF files on CD-ROM: User Manual, hardware operating instructions, remote control operating instructions
Depending on the version of your product, package contents may vary.
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System Requirements
Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order for your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV to function smoothly:
Computer Hardware
Minimum: Pentium IV 1. 8 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP Recommended: Pentium IV 2. 4 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64
Working memory
Minimum: 256 MB RAM Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Hard disk
Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB free disk space Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB free disk space
Graphics card
Minimum: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card Recommended: DirectX 9-compatible (or higher) graphics card
Sound card
Minimum: DirectX 9-compatible sound card
Expansion slot
PCI 2. 3-compatible expansion slot
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Computer Software
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition 2005) with the latest Service Pack
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For Your Own Safety
If you purchased your PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV together with a PC and it is already installed, skip the following chapters and continue with the chapter "Connecting the Equipment". In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new PCTV Analog PCI/Dazzle*TV and computer system, note the following: Computer components are sensitive to static charge. [. . . ] 2. 3
Video Decoder / Demodulator
Philips SAA7131
TV Tuner
Philips TDA 8275A The frequency range is 45. 75 to 863. 25 MHz.
TV Formats
PAL / SECAM / NTSC
Video Input
Mini-DIN 4-pole for S-Video or Composite Video (Cinch, via adapter)
Antenna Input Terminals
75 Ohm IEC radio (optional F-connector adapter) 75 Ohm IEC TV (optional F-connector adapter)
Remote Input Terminal
Remote input terminal for connecting the optional receiver cable included in the package
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Audio Output Terminal
Internal audio output terminal (to the sound card) via a 4-pole connector, 2. 54 mm pitch: 1. Right
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Konformitätserklärung nach ISO/IEC Guide 22
Declaration of conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 22
Anbieter / Supplier : Anschrift / Address : Produkt / Product :
Nr. / No 1. 00 Pinnacle Systems GmbH Frankfurter Strasse 3c 38122 Braunschweig, Germany PCTV 110i
Das oben beschriebene Produkt ist konform mit: / The product described above is in conformity with:
Dokument-Nr. [. . . ]
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