LifeView Q DVB-T User manual
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Q DVB-T
User Manual
Animation Technologies Inc.
www.lifeview.com
Ver: 1.9
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CE Statement: This equipment has been tested and complies with EN 55022:
1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003,Class B, EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 ( IEC
61000-4-2:2001, IEC 61000-4-3:2002+A1: 2002, IEC 61000-4-8: 2001 ) standards.
Contents
1. Getting Started...................................................................1
1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................1
1.2 Features .......................................................................................................1
1.3 Package Contents ........................................................................................1
1.4 System Requirements ..................................................................................2
2. Installation..........................................................................3
2.1 DirectX..........................................................................................................3
2.2 Connecting the Q DVB-T..................................................................................4
2.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP.....................................5
2.4 Installation of LifeView DTV..........................................................................6
3. LifeView DTV .....................................................................7
3.1 DTV Interface Overview................................................................................7
3.2 Scanning for TV Channels............................................................................8
3.3 Channel list.................................................................................................10
3.4 Volume controls..........................................................................................10
3.5 Signal Strength Meter.................................................................................10
3.6 Teletext.......................................................................................................11
3.7 EPG............................................................................................................12
3.8 Keyboard Shortcuts....................................................................................13
4. Settings ............................................................................14
4.1 Directory Settings .......................................................................................14
4.2 Schedule Recording ...................................................................................14
5. Recording.........................................................................15
5.1 The Recording Button.................................................................................15
5.2 The TimeShift Button..................................................................................16
5.3 Schedule Recording ...................................................................................17
5.4 Snapshots...................................................................................................18
5.5 Play Mode...................................................................................................18
6. Technical Support............................................................19
6.1 Contact Us..................................................................................................19
Getting Started
1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Q DVB-T TV tuner and video capture unit. This product
turns your PC into a powerful desktop multimedia system quickly and easily. Capture
video and still images and experience real-time MPEG-2 recording. The Q DVB-T
provides you with a high quality TV viewing experience with true stereo sound!
1.2 Features
•Antenna ready DVB-T Silicon Tuner
•Watch TV in a resizable window or full-screen
•Listen to DVB radio
•Teletext and EPG support
•TimeShifting functions
•Record digital TV perfectly to MPEG-2
•Scheduled recording and one-touch recording from EPG
•Capture still images
•Ultra-portable design you can take anywhere
•Compatible with Windows®2000 and XP
1.3 Package Contents
When removing the contents of the package, please inspect all items to ensure no
damage was sustained during shipping. The following items should be included in the
package:
•Q
DVB-T
•RF connection dongle
•PAL/NTSC adapter
•USB port extension cable
•EMI ferrite core
•Installation CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
•Portable antenna (optional)
Note: The included antenna is only suitable for areas with a strong DVB-T signal. If
you have reception problems, first try to move or reorient the antenna. Otherwise, you
may need to use a stronger antenna for better reception.
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Getting Started
1.4 System Requirements
To successfully use the Q DVB-T solution, please ensure that your system meets the
following requirements:
•Pentium®4 or AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz or faster, 2.4GHz or faster recommended
•256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM recommended
•Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2)
•100MB available hard disk space for installation, additional space required for
recording or TimeShifting
•CD-ROM or DVD drive
•VGA chipset with full DirectX 9.0 support
•DirectX 9.0c or higher installed
•Available USB 2.0 port
•TV antenna or cable for digital TV
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Installation
2. Installation
The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on installing and configuring
the card, accessories and software.
2.1 DirectX
Before installing your Q DVB-T, it is necessary to install DirectX 9.0c or higher. Insert the
installation CD and an installation menu should load automatically.
If the Autostart program does not
appear automatically when you insert
your LifeView Installation CD, start it
manually by running the InstallCD.exe
file located on the LifeView Installation
CD, or by clicking the Start button,
choosing Run…, and typing in
D:\InstallCD.exe.
(if D: is your CD-ROM drive)
Click on DirectX and follow the
prompts to install DirectX. After the
installation is completed, shut down the
computer.
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Installation
2.2 Connecting the Q DVB-T
Connect the RF dongle to the connection port on the back of the Q DVB-T.
Connect your digital antenna (or optional portable antenna) to the RF dongle.
Now plug the Q DVB-T unit into an open USB 2.0 port on your PC.
Note: If you need to use the USB port extension cable, attach the EMI core to the USB
cable.
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2.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 / Windows XP
Windows 2000 / XP will automatically
detect the Q DVB-T and brings up the
Found New Hardware Wizard
window.
If you have not already done so,
place the Installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
Select Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced) and click Next.
Now select Search for the best
driver in these locations, make
sure “Search removable media is
checked, and click Next.
Windows will now find the drivers on
the Installation CD and install them
automatically. After installing the
driver, Windows will inform you that it
has done so successfully. Click
Finish.
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Installation
2.4 Installation of LifeView DTV
Install the LifeView DTV software by
clicking on LifeView DTV. Just follow
the prompts to install the software.
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