PCI Analog TV Tuner Card User Manual Model 176132 MAN-176132-UM-1206-03
Contents section page 1. Introduction........................................................................3 Package Contents......................................................................................3 System Requirements................................................................................3 2. Hardware Connections......................................................4 3. Installation.........................................................................
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN ® PCI Analog TV Tuner Card, Model 176132. The PCI Analog Tuner Card brings analog television and FM radio to your desktop computer, allowing you to schedule and record television and radio programs directly onto hard drives for replay or transfer to CDs and portable media devices.
2. hardware connections Connecting to the PCI Analog Tuner Card As shown, cables for the TV, FM antenna and remote control are each connected to their respective ports. The auxiliary port is available for use as a multi-function audio/video input/output port.
3. installation driver installation 1. Insert the software/driver CD in the CD drive. The computer’s operating system will automatically display the initial installation procedure prompt. Click “Driver Install” (or run Driver\Setup.exe), then click “Next ” as needed to continue through the welcome screen to the DirectX setup screen. 2. Read the license agreement, select “I accept the agreement” and click “Next.” 3. When the “Restart Computer” screen displays, click “Finish.” 4.
software installation 1. Click “Software Install” (or run X800\Setup.exe), then click on “Next ” as needed to continue to the “Windows Media Tools” screen. 2. Click “Yes,” then “OK” to initiate the installation and complete the setup of “Windows Media Tools.” 3. Click “Yes,” then “OK” to initiate the installation and complete the setup of “Windows Media Format 9.” 4. Click “Next” to continue. 5. If you wish to change the recommended route for installation, click “Browse,” then “Next.
6. Among the listed components, select those you wish to install, then click “Next.” 7. With the prompt “Start Copying Files,” click “Next.” 8. Once the installation is complete, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to restart the computer. 9. Check to ensure that these two icons appear on the desktop: 4. operation user functions The user interface functions are defined below. 1. Record 2. Play 3. Pause 4. Stop 5. Reverse 6. Fast forward 7. Hue 8.
TV setup Click the “X800 TVPro” icon (see Step 9 in Software Installation), then click “Setup” to select the basic settings that follow. TV Channel Edit Click on the Channel Edit tab to change the channel list so that favorites are easier to find and access. Before editing the list, select your country in the “Region” window. select your country Auto Scan Click “Auto Scan” to automatically scan all the channels available in your area. NOTE: The volume is muted during a channel scan.
To activate or skip a channel: 1. Click on a channel to highlight it. 2. Click the box in the “Index” column to keep the channel on the active list; click a box with a check mark (thereby removing the check mark) to skip that channel in the list. To add a channel: 1. Click the “Add” button. 2. Enter a name and frequency. 3. Click “OK.” To change the audio setting: 1. Click on a channel to highlight it. 2. Right-click to display four options: Mono, Stereo, Language single A and Language double B.
The recording size can be from 352 x 240 to 720 x 480 (NTSC) or 352 x 288 to 720 x 576 (PAL). Larger audio and video bit rates use more disk space, but provide better audio and video quality. If space is limited, therefore, adjust the recording setting as needed to save long programs with high-quality images. Path Setting Click on the Directory Setting tab to save still images or video files. Then, to check/confirm their path, click on the adjacent “Browse” button.
TV recording & playback The PCI Analog TV Tuner Card supports MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats. To record while watching a TV program, click on the “Record” button (see Page 7). To stop recording, click on “Record” again. Name the file or default save. The status panel will show real-time recording information (and will shield some information). Recording File Space Requirements Space required for recording depends on the format selected, as shown in the examples below.
With the Add Task screen displayed, you have the following options. Task name: Asks that you enter an identifying name for the recording. Mode: Lets you select “Record” or “Watch Only.” Video input: Gives you the option of TV Tuner, Composite or S-Video. Channel: Lets you select the channel you wish to watch or record. Duration time: Lets you enter the length of the task. (Minimum is 2 minutes; default is 30 minutes.) Click “Next” to display the Record Format screen.
Snapshot To capture a picture while watching TV (and save it as a .bmp file), click on the “Snapshot” button (see Page 7). Save the image when prompted, and double-click on the image to perform edits. If you don’t wish to save the image, click on “Delete.” TV Channel Preview Complete the channel scan before previewing. Most channel preview/selection functions are controlled with standard keys and buttons.
FM Setup You can use the FM application to listen to FM radio and record it as WMA, MP3 and WAV files to be stored on your hard drive. Click on the “Radio” button (see Page 7) to display the FM interface control panel (shown at right), which depicts the options and functions. 1. Exit FM 2. Minimize 3. FM copyright info 4. Volume indicator 5. Record 6. Mute 7. Auto-scan 8. Setup menu 9. Switch to TV 10. Numeric channel keys 11. Return to previous channel 12. Open recorded file 13.
FM Record Setting The additional controls on this screen allow the recording formats (MP3 or WMA, as shown in the “Record Format” window) and settings to be modified. As with previously mentioned settings, changes in this section can be made by clicking on the up/down arrows or by highlighting entries and inputting new information. Also, as mentioned in the TV Recording section (see Page 12), a prompt may appear indicating a “Record list plan time conflict.
5. troubleshooting Problem: The on-screen image is incomplete. Solution: Confirm that the system meets the minimum requirements for proper operation and upgrade as necessary. Solution: Check that the VGA card supports Direct Show and, if needed, install the latest driver. Problem: The driver won’t install. Solution: Check that “PCI 88x Video Capture” is the software listed on the “Hardware Installation” screen as shown in the “Driver Installation” section, Page 5. Solution: Make sure that DirectX 9.
Problem: The video capture hardware can’t be located. Solution: If this occurs when the program is started, the driver didn’t install properly. Re-install the driver. Problem: The remote control doesn’t work. Solution: Check that the batteries were installed correctly and don’t need replacing. Solution: Confirm that the infrared receiver is facing the right direction and isn’t too far away from the sender.
6. specifications Standards • PCI 2.1 compliant • Supports PAL/SECAM/NTSC, A2, NICAM, SAP and stereo tuner systems Interface • PCI 2.1 • 32 bit • 5 and 3.
System Requirements • Pentium III 400 MHz for TV • Pentium III 866 MHz or above for recording or time-shifting • 128 MB RAM and 50 MB free HDD space minimum • Available PCI slot and ATX power • Windows XP/2000/Vista/7 • Direct Draw-compatible PCI/AGP graphics card, minimum 8 MB RAM Package Contents • PCI Analog Tuner Card • PAL-NTSC adapter • Audio cable and FM antenna • Remote control receiver and multifunction cables • Low-profile bracket • Remote control (AAA batteries included) • User manual and softwar
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