PCTV HD Card (800i)
Quick Start Guide
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this state of the art product from PCTV Systems. We hope
you will enjoy its high quality and extensive features.
PCTV HD Card (800i) is a a triple mode highly versatile TV tuner card for the
reception of digital free-to-air TV (ATSC), unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM),
analog TV via cable or antenna, and FM radio.
Note:
ClearQAM digital cable TV is not available from all cable operators in North
America. Please contact your local cable TV operator for the availability of
ClearQAM TV.
ATSC and ClearQAM can be received in both high and standard definition.
This guide is meant to get you set up and watching TV on your PC in minutes.
I. Pack Contents*
PCTV HD Card
(800i)
FM
antenna
PCTV
Installation Disc
Remote
control
Quick Start
Guide
Remote control
receiver cable
A/V input
adapter
* Illustrations are samples; pack contents may vary depending on the version of your product.
II. Hardware Installation
1. Divert any possible electrostatic charge from your body by touching the casing
of your PC.
2. Turn off your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. Disconnect
your computer from the power supply as well as all necessary cables and
components.
3. Loosen the computer cover screws and remove the cover.
4. Select an available PCI slot. Loosen the slot cover on the back panel of the
computer. Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place.
5. Insert the card in the available PCI slot. Hold it firmly on the upper edge and ease
it down into the slot by applying even pressure on both ends. Press down on the
upper edge until the card fits securely in the expansion slot.
6. If you cannot easily insert the card, do not use force because this can bend and
damage the contact springs to the socket connector. Instead, remove the card and
try to insert it again.
7. After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket firmly onto
the back of the computer.
8. Now put the cover back onto your computer and reconnect the peripherals and the
power supply.
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III. Connecting
the Remote Control Receiver Cable
1. In order to install the remote control device, insert the receiver cable of the
remote control into the remote control input of your hardware. During insertion,
note that although the jack needs to sit firmly in the socket, you should not
force the jack in as this may damage the socket.
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2. Fasten the other end of the receiver cable to your monitor or the housing of
your computer by using the adhesive strip included in the delivery.
Make sure that the area between the remote control and the receiver is
unobstructed.
IV. Selecting the TV Connection Type
Option 1: Antenna (for ATSC reception)
Connect a coaxial cable from your rooftop aerial or an amplified indoor antenna to
your PCTV hardware input (Ant.).
For FM reception, connect the included FM antenna to your PCTV’s FM antenna input.
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For digital TV (ATSC) reception, you will get the best results if you connect your
PCTV hardware to a properly adjusted rooftop antenna using double-shielded coaxial
cables and a digital-enabled antenna amplifier.
Please contact your local dealer for antennas optimized for digital TV (ATSC)
reception. Most cities have good ATSC transmission coverage.
Please note
that the reception of digital TV (ATSC)
is dependent on location and may
be impaired by steel-reinforced walls as well as tall neighboring buildings. In this type
of environment, an amplified external/roof antenna is required.
Check on
http://www.antennaweb.org
for information about ATSC availability in your
area. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while travelling (e.g. in a
car or train).
Option 2: Cable (for analog or ClearQAM digital reception)
Connect coaxial cable from your cable jack to your PCTV hardware input (Ant.). For
FM reception, connect the included FM antenna to your PCTV’s FM antenna input.
Note:
This configuration will allow you to receive unencrypted digital cable TV
channels in SD and HD. Reception of encrypted digital premium channels is not
supported.
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ClearQAM Note:
not all cable TV operators send ClearQAM digital cable TV. Please
check with your local cable operator for the availability of ClearQAM digital cable.
