Note:
This configuration works with cable TV but not with satellite TV such as DISH
Network® or DirecTV®. For satellite TV, you can connect your PCTV to your satellite
receiver using the A/V inputs (Option 3). Alternatively, you may want to use an indoor
or outdoor antenna (Option 1) to receive free over-the-air TV in HD and SD.
Option 3: Capture from Set-top Box or Camcorder
Image is a sample.
a) Connect the A/V adapter cable (included) to your PCTV hardware as illustrated
above.
b) If your set-top box has a free S-Video output, connect the S-Video output with
the S-Video input of the A/V adapter cable.
Alternatively:
if your set-top box has a free composite video output (RCA),
please connect it to the RCA composite video jack of the adapter cable.
c) Connect the audio outputs (left/right) of your set-top box with the corresponding
audio inputs of the adapter cable.
Note
: If possible, use S-Video to ensure the highest picture quality. When using a
set-top box configuration with TVCenter, you will need to use your set-top box remote
to switch channels.
Electronic Program Guide will not be supported.
V. TVCenter Installation
1. Insert the PCTV Installation Disc into your PC’s CD or DVD drive. If you have
Autorun enabled, the Welcome dialog will be displayed automatically. If you do
not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your CD or DVD drive and double-click
Launcher
.
2. Select the desired language and then click on the button
TVCenter
. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
3. When prompted, enter your serial number. You will find your serial number
printed on the software disc sleeve.
4. In
the
Setup Type
Window, we recommend choosing the
Complete
option for
the complete PCTV experience.
5. Once installation is complete, restart your computer if the Install Wizard
prompts you to do so.
VI. TVCenter Setup
Step 1:
Select the
Language
and the
Location
and then click
Next
.
Step 2:
Select the TV connection type that is appropriate to your configuration and
then click
Next
.
Step 3:
Make sure the location is setup correctly.
Start the channel scan by clicking the
Start Scan
button.
Once the channel scan is complete click the
Next
button to go to the next step.
Step 4:
Select
Start TVCenter
and then close the TVCenter Wizard.
The TVCenter application starts automatically.
Troubleshooting – digital TV (ATSC) channels not found:
If you are using an antenna configuration (Option 1) and TVCenter does not
find any digital TV (ATSC) channels, please read the following:
Check on
http://www.antennaweb.org
whether ATSC reception should be
possible in your region and which kind of antenna will likely be required at
your location.
Try to improve the signal reception by repositioning or changing the
antenna (see II: Option 1).
If the antenna is not pointed at an ATSC transmitter, you will have a
difficult time receiving an ATSC signal.
After having finished the TVCenter Wizard, repeat the channel scan.
To do so, open the Windows
Start
menu
and go to
:
Programs > PCTV Systems > TVCenter Settings
.
Now go to
Channel Scan
and press the
Start Scan
button.
VII. Enjoy TV on your PC with TVCenter
The first time TVCenter is accessed, you will see the player as shown below.
•
To access your channel list, click on the
Select Channel
field.
•
Use the bottom navigation nto change channels and for Time Shifting controls
and the icons in the
Master Control menu
to access other PCTV features.
Software screenshots may vary depending on the software version supplied.
VIII. Additional Information
Using the PCTV Remote Control
This reference diagram displays the various functions of the PCTV remote control. For
more in-depth information, you can find the Remote Control User Guide by opening
your Windows
Start
menu and going to:
Programs > PCTV Systems > Documentation > Remote Control Manual.
* Separating dot – function available when entering a digital channel number (e.g. 7.2).
Advanced Features
Your TVCenter software comes with a handy User Guide that will show you how to
enrich your PCTV experience by using advanced features.
To access this document, open your Windows
Start
menu and go to:
Programs > PCTV Systems > Documentation > TVCenter User Manual.
Support
Are you in need of further assistance? We´re happy to help you.
For product support, please visit
http://www.pctvsystems.com/support
.
FCC Conformity Statement
The FCC declarations of conformity and identical construction for this product can be
downloaded from
http://www.pctvsystems.com/compliance
.
IX. Appendix: Installation for Windows Media Center
If you have a PC equipped with Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Vista Home Premium or
Ultimate and want to watch and record TV using the Windows Media Center
application, please follow these steps (after having installed the hardware as
described):
1. Make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates.
2. Insert the Installation Disc into your PC’s CD or DVD drive. If you have
Autorun enabled, the Welcome Dialog will be displayed automatically. If you
do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your CD or DVD drive and double-
click on
Launcher
.
3. From the Menu choose
Windows Media Center
and follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Please reboot your PC if prompted to do so.
5. Open the Windows Media Center application by double-clicking on the
desktop icon (or via
Start > Programs > Media Center
).
6. Go
to
Settings > TV > Set up TV
signal
and follow the instructions of the TV
configuration wizard.
Note:
At
the time of printing, ClearQAM reception in Windows Media Center
was not supported.
7. If the automatic TV source selection does not detect your TV signal, please
choose
manual
and select the TV connection type that is appropriate to your
configuration.
Note:
The included remote control is not compatible with Windows Media Center; you
will need a specific Windows Media Center remote control kit (separately available,
please check on
http://www.pctvsystems.com
).
Enjoy HDTV on your PC!
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Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
