Gigabyte GT-PTV-TAF-RH User Manual Download Page 6

GT-PTV-TAF-RH(rev. 2.0) Hybrid TV Card

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1. Time shift function

When time shift function is activated, the system will record the live TV program into your hard
disc. (The system will reserve the recorded program up to 30 minutes). Then, you can
pause, forward or backward the channel you were watching. If you switch to another channel, the
system will erase the previously recorded content and start to record the current channel.
Time shift function is set off when the TV player is installed. Please enter [settings]>[TV]>[signal
settings]>[Time-Shifting] to enable if you want to activate this function. Besides, because time-
shift function needs more system resource, please confirm if your system achieves the recom
mended system requirement.

2. Video capture function

First, please confirm if your Audio/Video outputs of your player connect to the "Video Capture
Cable", and connect to TV card. Then, enter the TV function of TV player (Power Cinema), and
enter [Video Input] to choose the input cable. If the connection and settings are correct, you will see
the input source on the screen.

3. Scheduled recording

In the TV or Radio menu, click [Schedule] and select [TV] or [Radio] program to record. Click
[New Schedule] to set up the schedule record. Besides, if the TV channel supports the EPG
function, you can click on the program in the EPG menu to record without setting recording details.

4. EPG function

Some TV channel will provide Electronic Program Guide function. You can check this by click on
EPG button on the remote control. Then the screen will show the TV program guide. Moreover,
you can click on the program to record directly without setting any record details.

5. SAP/Stereo sound function

Please enter [TV]>[Settings]>[Signal settings]>[Audio] to choose SAP or Stereo sound. This
function will be activated only if the corresponding channel supports this function.

6. Twin TV function

If you install 2 Gigabyte TV card, you will see [Twin TV] item in the main TV menu. Click on the
[Twin TV] item to choose the second source, and you will see the second TV channel on the
screen. By clicking on the TV screen to execute PIP or POP function. [Note] If your second TV
card is not Gigabyte product, the Twin TV function doesn't guarantee to be activated and may
cause system failure.

3. Advanced Features

Summary of Contents for GT-PTV-TAF-RH

Page 1: ... on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user s other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The WEEE marking applies only in European Union s member states WEEE logo WEEE ...

Page 2: ...eo capture function Supports S video in Composite in and Audio in i Instant or scheduled TV program recording j TV Time Shift viewing Pause the Live TV programs or go back to the previous section without missing a second k Capture snapshots of TV images l Play a range of video format such as mpg dat avi m 10 foot user interface easy to control in 10 foot distance n Twin TV supports PIP POP only in...

Page 3: ...e hard disk space is recommended for the Time Shifting function z Windows XP Service Pack 1 or update z Microsoft DirextX 9 0 or update 1 2 3 4 PCIinterface NO Function Description 1 IR Connect to IR Cable for receiving IR signal from remote control 2 TV Signal In Connect to TV signal source Please check if use the TV Signal Adaptor according to your TV cable For digital TV reception please connec...

Page 4: ...R cable Note 1 TV signal adaptor or digital TV The hardware installation is then completed Now you can connect the computer to an electrical outlet and power on the computer Follow the instructions in the next section for driver and software installation for the TV card Note 1 Please place the IR receiver at a location where IR signal is available Note 2 Find a location in your house where can get...

Page 5: ...tallation Windows XP and Windows XP MCE installation are different please take a look at the following installation guide Windows XP installation guide Please install TV card driver TV player and Remote driver step by step Then restart the system and execute the TV player Windows XP MCE installation guide Please install TV card driver and MCE codec After restarting the system you will enjoy the mu...

Page 6: ...will see the input source on the screen 3 Scheduled recording In the TV or Radio menu click Schedule and select TV or Radio program to record Click New Schedule to set up the schedule record Besides if the TV channel supports the EPG function you can click on the program in the EPG menu to record without setting recording details 4 EPG function Some TV channel will provide Electronic Program Guide...

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