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Cat’s Eye

USB 3560 HDTV Tuner

Installation Guide – Version 4.1

For Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

VBox Communications Ltd.

www.vboxcomm.com

Summary of Contents for Cat's Eye USB 3560

Page 1: ...Cat s Eye USB 3560 HDTV Tuner Installation Guide Version 4 1 For Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 VBox Communications Ltd www vboxcomm com ...

Page 2: ...nd to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio commun...

Page 3: ...cription of the Cat s Eye USB 3560 HDTV Tuner Section 2 Installation Checklist Reviews the contents of the Cat s Eye USB 3560 package as well as other software and hardware requirements for installation and operation under Windows XP MCE Section 3 Connecting the Hardware Guides you through the steps for connecting the unit to your computer Section 4 Installing the Hardware Drivers Offers step by s...

Page 4: ...Requirements 5 2 3 Additional Requirements 5 3 Connecting the Hardware 7 4 Installing the Hardware Drivers 9 5 Installing the Microsoft Rollup 1 Update Package 15 6 Configuring Windows XP MCE to Work with VBox s USB HDTV Tuner 17 7 Troubleshooting 20 7 1 Basic Troubleshooting 20 7 2 Advanced Troubleshooting 22 8 Contact Information 24 8 1 VBox Communications USA 24 8 2 Microsoft Corporation 24 ...

Page 5: ...rating with Microsoft s Windows XP Media Center Edition allow users to watch and record ATSC broadcasts of High Definition Digital Television via a personal computer The Windows XP Media Center Edition application is already pre installed on Media Center PCs It provides advanced computing capabilities and also easy to use integrated digital entertainment options that include live and recorded tele...

Page 6: ... that ensures easy and comfortable use while modernizing the appearance of your computer environment It includes an interlocking stand that allows it to remain upright or lie down on a flat surface The unit s external connectors are located on its rear panel and its LED indicators show in the front panel Detailed explanations of both follow below ...

Page 7: ...ing its operation as explained in the following sections Table 1 LED Description Description Yellow LED Power Green LED Signal Lock The computer is on the Cat s Eye USB 3560 device is connected to the computer On Off The Cat s Eye USB 3560 firmware waits for first contact from host On Blinking The Cat s Eye USB 3560 firmware starts operating but the signal is still not locked On Off The Cat s Eye ...

Page 8: ...anel configuration of the Cat s Eye USB 3560 unit This panel includes connectors to the antenna feed RF In and to the USB 2 0 port For instructions on connecting the unit to your computer refer to Section 3 Connecting the Hardware Coaxial Cable F Connector RF In Antenna USB Connector ...

Page 9: ...ements required for the operation of the Cat s Eye USB 3560 HDTV Tuner under Windows XP MCE PC equipped for MCE as per Microsoft s specifications and recommendations for HDTV reception including graphics card CD ROM drive and Internet access enabled Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system MPEG 2 decoder software with HD support installed and enabled NTSC tuner card preferably with ha...

Page 10: ...a manufacturer for recommendations in this respect The Internet offers several sites in which you can check for the most suitable types of antennae for HDTV reception according to your location such as www checkhd com buyersguide antennas installationguide aspx for PCs located within US territory For Surround Sound A V receiver with digital audio input capability 5 1 surround sound speakers ...

Page 11: ...r computer against voltage surges and built up static charges originating in the antenna or the cable system make sure that both are properly grounded at all times Also make sure that the antenna is installed in an open space far from power lines or other light and power circuits Caution Handle the Cat s Eye USB 3560 HDTV Tuner and the PC carefully in order to avoid injury Avoid damaging wires or ...

Page 12: ...orresponding connector on the unit The yellow LED indicator lights up as the unit starts to function Windows detects a new hardware device and launches the Found New Hardware wizard Follow the instructions in the next section to install the tuner s drivers ...

Page 13: ...VBox s FTP site www vboxcomm com Installation from the FTP site requires prior downloading of the updated driver package onto your hard disk Make sure to follow the instructions corresponding to your chosen driver source 1 Upon connecting the unit to the USB 2 0 port in your computer Windows detects a new hardware and activates the Found New Hardware wizard The following window displays Select the...

Page 14: ...e The CD ROM s Opening Menu shows on screen Click Minimize to return to Windows installation wizard Figure 2 Installation CD ROM s Opening Menu 3 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next The Search and Install Options window appears Figure 3 Installation Mode Options for BDA Driver Loader ...

Page 15: ...previous downloading of the updated drivers from the FTP source onto a designated location in your computer To install the BDA driver loader from the downloaded package select the Search for the best driver in these locations option Check the Include this location in the search box and click Browse Select the path to the updated driver in the directory displayed in the drop down list field the pat...

Page 16: ...oader 6 The Found New Hardware window Figure 1 displays again Select the No not this time option Click Next to proceed with the installation of the BDA driver The wizard asks you for instructions regarding the desired mode of installation 7 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next The wizard proceeds to install the appropriate drivers Figure 7 Installation Mode Instruct...

Page 17: ...n of the BDA Driver 9 Figure 1 displays again Select the No not this time option Click Next to proceed with the installation of the BDA Tuner driver The wizard asks you for the desired mode of installation 10 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next The wizard proceeds to install the appropriate drivers Figure 9 Installation Mode Instructions for BDA Tuner ...

Page 18: ...driver the following window appears Click Finish This completes the installation of the drivers for the Cat s Eye USB 3560 HDTV Tuner Proceed to configure the MCE system to work with this device Figure 10 Completing the Installation of the BDA Tuner Driver ...

Page 19: ...tuner such as Cat s Eye USB 3560 Follow the procedure below to install this update on your computer 1 Connect via Internet to the Microsoft Update Website and download the Update Rollup 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with HDTV Support KB873369 2 Run the downloaded file current at 10 15 2004 windowsxpmediacenter2005 kb873369 enu exe The initial window of the update s Setup Wizard displa...

Page 20: ... Figure 12 License Agreement for the Update 4 Read the agreement carefully Select the I Agree option and click Next Upon completion of installation the following window displays Figure 13 Completing the Installation of the Update 5 Click Finish to conclude the installation of the update The computer shuts down and reboots to implement the changes ...

Page 21: ...ettings at the MCE Main Menu and follow the procedure to set up the TV signal MCE asks you to confirm your geographical region to select local television services 2 The region displayed corresponds to the one set through the Region Settings menu in the Control Panel a To confirm this region for local TV reception select Yes use this region to configure TV services Click Next to continue Follow the...

Page 22: ...ons until you reach the TV Signal Setup Mode window Figure 16 Figure 15 Region Selection Window 3 The TV signal setup can be configured automatically or manually a Automatic Configuration Select Configure my TV signal automatically Recommended and click Next The system automatically detects the tuner as a terrestrial device and sets antenna as the type of signal to be used The window in Figure 18 ...

Page 23: ...V guide listings accordingly Figure 17 Completing TV Signal Setup 4 Select Set Up Guide listings to update the TV listings as per the new signal source and Click Next Follow the on screen instructions to configure the local program listings to choose the local signal provider and to configure over the air Digital TV reception Figure 18 TV Signal Setup Confirmation 5 Upon configuration of the setti...

Page 24: ...nd Game Controllers menu Click the icon on its left to open it Look for the VBox 3560 USB2 Receiver BDA Driver and the VBox TV Receiver BDA Tuner Driver DTF8600 ATSC items In case there is a problem with any of the tuner s components one of the following symbols displays besides the item A yellow question mark denotes a problem with the connection of the device to the computer or with the operatio...

Page 25: ...he diagnostics operation the progress indicator disappears The DirectX Diagnostic Tool window shows your computer s system data Press the Save All Information button to generate a text file with the information A message indicates that the program is collecting information for saving d Upon finishing colleting information the Save As window displays on the screen Choose a known location in your co...

Page 26: ...eives all its power input from the USB 2 0 High Speed port in your computer It is possible that insufficient power supply causes unsatisfactory signal quality To verify and correct this situation proceed as follows a Connect the Cat s Eye USB 3560 device to another USB 2 0 High Speed port on your computer Compare the signal quality received on each port Leave the device connected to the port in wh...

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Page 28: ...e following contact information 8 1 VBox Communications USA Marketing Phone 1 877 261 3442 Technical Support Support support vboxcomm com Drivers www vboxcomm com vbox USB2 3560_BDADrivers_2 1 705 7 XP_logo zip 8 2 Microsoft Corporation General Site www microsoft com Technical Support Site www support microsoft com ...

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