Introduction
Thank for purchasing a StarTech.com USB external PC TV tuner with remote control.
Now you can turn your desktop or notebook PC into a total video entertainment system
where you can watch television, capture live or still images, or record television
programs. The remote control and easy plug and play installation means you’ll enjoy
hassle-free control over your system without leaving the comfort of your chair.
Features
• Allows you to view and record television programs and capture live video or still
images on your notebook or desktop PC
• Easy installation through USB Plug and Play
• Built-in 181-channel TV tuner with parental lock-out
• Supports NTSC or PAL video systems
• Also allows connection of Composite or S-Video devices such as VCRs
• Audio output allows for connection directly to external speakers or by using the
included stereo cable to connect directly to your sound card’s “line-in” port
• Adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and volume levels
• Backed by StarTech.com’s one-year warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy device installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install the device.
System Requirements
• An IBM or compatible notebook or desktop Pentium 233MMX (or higher) computer
running Windows XP/2000/Me/98
• 32 MB of RAM and a minimum 8 MB free disk space
• An available USB port
• Sound card (optional for AVI audio capture)
• Two AA batteries (for remote control)
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Advanced Configuration Settings
NOTE:
For detailed information on the USB TV Tuner’s advanced settings and
troubleshooting tips, please consult the online documentation by pressing the Help
button in the control window.
You can access the tuner’s advanced configuration settings by clicking the Configuration
Tool in the control window. There are four tabs that allow you to configure and
customize the application.
TV Tuner
This screen allows you to set up your channel properties. On this page you can:
• Name your channels
• Lock/unlock selected channels
• Change your TV source
• Set Memory channels for use in Memory select mode
Preview
This screen allows you to set up your channel preview options. On this page you can:
• Select how many channels you want to preview at once
• Set which channels you want to appear in preview mode
Motion Capture
This screen allows you to customize the motion capture process. You can:
• Change the video format, video size, and capture frame rate
• Change where the motion capture files are saved
• Enable/disable audio capture
• Set a time limit for capture files
Video
This screen allows you to change your video settings. On this screen you can:
• Change the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation
• Change the style of the video window
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