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Revision 1.1.2
(c) 2007, HDMI Ltd

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  • Page 1 MigliaTV User Guide Revision 1.1.2 (c) 2007, HDMI Ltd...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction and Overview of MigliaTV ............1 Software installation .

  • Page 3: Introduction And Overview Of Migliatv

    Introduction and Overview of MigliaTV MigliaTV User Guide Page 1...
  • Page 4 Introduction Thank you for choosing a TV product from Miglia Technology. Your TV product combined with the MigliaTV software allows you to watch and record TV and video on your Mac. System requirements: The system requirements are dependant on the TV hardware you are using, but as a general rule, the minimum requirements are the following: •...

  • Page 5: Software Installation

    Software Installation MigliaTV User Guide Page 3...

  • Page 6: Installing Migliatv

    I. Installing MigliaTV Insert the Installation CD that shipped with your TV product into your CD/DVD drive. Before installing the version available on the CD, check for any available updates on the Miglia site. Double- click on the icon named ‘Check for software updates now!’ to access the website page. Double-click on the ‘’Install MigliaTV”...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Migliatv For Viewing And Recording

    Setting up MigliaTV for viewing and recording MigliaTV User Guide Page 5...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter will guide you through the initial setup of MigliaTV. Before proceeding, make sure you have connected your TV hardware to your Mac and to an antenna or cableTV outlet. For details on how to connect your TV hardware, please refer to the Hardware Setup Documentation for your specific TV product. Serial Number and Registration Launch MigliaTV located in your Applications folder You will be asked to enter your software activation key located on the CD sleeve or the CD itself.
  • Page 9 The Setup Assistant will ask you to choose the type of connection you are using. If you connect your card directly to an antenna or a cable TV outlet, choose the ‘TV Tuner’option. If you are subscribing to a premium or digital cable service or to digital satellite, use the S-Video connection, as this will ensure the best picture quality possible.
  • Page 10 USA residents only If you have selected TV Tuner as the input connection, the Setup Assistant will ask you to enter your ZIP code to download the relevant channel naming templates from TVGuide.com. This will name the channel automatically. TV Tuner Connection: Press the ‘Start Scan’...

  • Page 11: Using The Migliatv Menus

    Using the MigliaTV Menus MigliaTV User Guide Page 9...

  • Page 12: Migliatv Menus

    MigliaTV Menus Various functions are accessible via the menu bar: The MigliaTV Menu lets you access: About box: Displays about box with version number Preferences... Opens the Preferences menu for the MigliaTV application Setup Assistant: Launches the Setup Assistant TitanTV Listings or tvtv Schedule: Opens your web browser to access the tvtv or TitanTV online guide page.
  • Page 13 The File menu contains the following options: New Recording: Enables you to create a new scheduled recording. Record: Records what is displayed in the live TV window The Edit menu contain the standard OS provided options as well as the option to clear entries in the Recordings window MigliaTV User Guide Page 11...
  • Page 14 The View Menu contains the video related commands. Quarter Size: Displays the TV window in Quarter size Half Size: Displays the TV window in half size Actual Size: Sets the TV window to the original aspect ratio of the broadcast, eg. this is the picture as it is transmitted.
  • Page 15 The Controller menu contains the commands found on the onscreen remote control This menu lets you control the timeshift (pausing live TV) feature as well as the TV channel selection. Play: If the live TV window is in Pause mode, use this command to return to play mode Pause: Lets you pause the live TV window Jump...
  • Page 16 Channel up/ down: Changes TV channel Switch back: Switches back to the channel you were previously watching Use Channel Name as index: Aligns the channel number with the TV station number. Video Input: Lets you select the video input to be used by the TV hardware to receive the video stream. Toggle Video Input: Cycles through the video inputs (TV Tuner, Composite, S-Video)

  • Page 17: Using The Migliatv Onscreen Remote

    Using the MigliaTV Onscreen Remote MigliaTV User Guide Page 15...

  • Page 18: Migliatv Onscreen Remote

    The MigliaTV Onscreen Remote 1) Channel List 2) Channel up 3) Instant Replay - Jump Backwards 10 seconds through a video and then continue playing foward. Click repeatedly to jump back in 10 second intervals. This option is only available with hardware that supports Timeshift.

  • Page 19: Using The Migliatv Preferences

    Using the MigliaTV Preferences MigliaTV User Guide Page 17...

  • Page 20: Migliatv Preferences Overview

    I. MigliaTV preferences overview Select MigliaTV > Preferences The preferences are divided in three categories: General: This category allows you to set the general storage preferences Video Input: This menu allows you to set all video and audio preferences. Plugins: MigliaTV supports a Plugins architecture for a smooth integration with other applications or devices.

  • Page 21: The General Menu

    The General Sub-menu The Filename Template allows you to enter pre-defined values for the name of the file that will be stored onto your hard drive when recording. <input>: This value will add the input type (TV Hardware) to the filename <channel>: This value will add the channel number to the filename <name>: This will add the channel name to the filename <program>: This will add a text string that can be chosen when creating a recording...

  • Page 22: The Video Input Menu

    II. The Video Input Menu The Video Input menu contains the most important controls you have over the video you will view or record to your hard drive. The image sub-menu allows you to control the brightness, lighting, saturation and hue of the video. Adjustments can be made by moving the sliders or entering a value on the right hand side.

  • Page 23: The Video Compression Sub-Menu

    Video Compression will adjust the video codec and quality settings for the video you will record to your hard drive. The Codecs depend on the TV hardware you are using. For a full explanation of each codec, please refer to the hardware setup guide for your specific TV product.

  • Page 24: The Tv Tuner Sub-Menu

    8. The TV Tuner Sub-menu The TV tuner sub-menu allows you to create and select channel layouts. It also enables you to scan and fine-tune channels manually, without the help of the Setup Assistant. It is possible to create a new channel setup without using the Setup Assistant. To Do so, select ‘Create from Template’...

  • Page 25: The Plugins Menu

    III. The Plugins Menu MigliaTV supports a Plugins architecture allowing a smooth integration with third-party applications and devices. You can change the settings a plug-in by highlighting it and clicking on the “Preferences...” button. MigliaTV User Guide Page 23...
  • Page 26 1. Timeshift This enables Timeshift with TV hardware that supports this functionality. User Options: You can enable or disable Timeshift using the Tickbox (see screenshot below) The size of the Timeshift buffer can be adjusted with the Size dialog box. 2.7 GB usually give you a buffer of one hour.
  • Page 27 Lets you select the video input. Normally, this will be the TV tuner, but you can also use Composite or S-Video if your TV hardware is connected to a digital TV receiver (Cable, Satellite, Digital Terrestrial, etc...). However, the digital receiver will have to be set to the correct channel for the recording, as your TV hardware cannot control an external device.
  • Page 28 Schedule with iEPG iEPG is the Electronic Programming Guide commonly used in Japan. Several services are available. Add to iTunes This plug-in lets you add a recorded file to iTunes. User Options: iTunes Library: Adds your file to the Library in iTunes Choose when adding: Lets you choose what playlist to send the file to when you press the Add to iTunes button iTunes Playlist: Lets you select a playlist in iTunes that will always be used to send the recordings to.
  • Page 29 8.1. The MovieGate Plug-in The MovieGate plug-in enables you to create and burn a DVD or Mini-DVD with chapters from within the MigliaTV application. For the sake of simplicity, MovieGate is installed by default with MigliaTV, although it is not produced or supported by Miglia.
  • Page 30 8.3. The Misc tab The Misc tab lets you select the destination folder for the DVD files. The option to Launch DVD Player after creation enables you to check the DVD with Apple's DVD Player before you burn it to a disc. This is a useful option if you wish to make sure there are no errors on the DVD files. The option to Create a Disc Image is required if you wish to burn a DVD with the MovieGate plug-in.

  • Page 31: Scheduling A Recording With Migliatv

    Scheduling a recording with MigliaTV MigliaTV User Guide Page 29...

  • Page 32: Schedule A Recording With Migliatv

    I. Schedule a recording with MigliaTV Click on View > Show scheduled recordings. In the ‘Scheduled Recordings’ window, click ‘New’ to create a new recording. The Scheduled Recordings window displays the various recordings you have programmed MigliaTV User Guide Page 30...
  • Page 33 First, enter the date/time information. Select the start and end times by either entering them with the keyboard or the calendar button. You can enter several types of repetitions for the recording, which is useful if you are recording several shows broadcasted at the same time every day/week/month.
  • Page 34 Program name Channel name Scheduled start Scheduled length Scheduled recordings window list items.Displays the status of the recording via icons. The recording is scheduled Recording is active and will be performed. Recording in progress MigliaTV User Guide Page 32...

  • Page 35: Scheduling A Recording With Titantv

    Scheduling a recording with TitanTV MigliaTV User Guide Page 33...

  • Page 36: Registering With Titantv

    Introduction MigliaTV supports Decisionmark’s TitanTV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) to browse, search and schedule recordings. Note that TitanTV is only functional in the United States. Registering with TitanTV In order to access the TitanTV program listings, you will first have to register online. Open your web browser and enter the address http://www.titantv.com Click on the “Sign up”...

  • Page 37: Scheduling A Recording

    III. Scheduling a recording with TitanTV Select ‘TitanTV TV Listings’ from the MigliaTV menu. This will launch your browser and redirect you to the TitanTV login page Enter your username and password you created during TitanTV’s sign up process. You can now browse or search the local TV listings. Each individual TV program has a detail window accessible through a hyperlink.

  • Page 38: Scheduling A Recording With Tvtv

    Scheduling a recording with tvtv MigliaTV User Guide Page 36...

  • Page 39: Initial Setup

    Lets you select the video input. Normally, this will be the TV tuner, but you can also use Composite or S-Video if your TV hardware is connected to a digital TV receiver (Cable, Satellite, Digital Terrestrial, etc...). However, the digital receiver will have to be set to the correct channel for the recording, as your TV hardware cannot control an external device.

  • Page 40: Using The Tvtv Service

    Check automatically: Selects the frequency with which the software should check your joblist on tvtv. Account valid until: Shows the date when the tvtv account will expire Get tvtv messages: Shows the latest messages sent by the tvtv service. III. Using the tvtv service 3.1.
  • Page 41 Click on Joblist located in the bottom left corner of the tvtv page. Your joblist will now show the recordings you have scheduled. Click on “Process now” to confirm the recordings. Note: You need to click on process now, otherwise the recordings will not be confirmed and will not be available to MigliaTV.

  • Page 42: Using The Recording Window Toolbar

    Using the Recording window toolbar MigliaTV User Guide Page 40...

  • Page 43: Using The Toolbar

    The Recording window toolbar The recording window toolbar lets you perform several actions with the files you have recorded. To access the recording window, select ‘Scheduled Recordings’ from the Window menu and select ‘Show recordings’ in the drop menu of the Recordings window. 1.
  • Page 44 1.4. Burn Burns the video file to DVD. This only works with files recorded in the MPEG-2 format. Settings for the MovieGate DVD-Plugin are available in the MovieGate Plug-in Preferences You can preview your entire video file by using the slider located below the picture. If you wish to add a chapter, select a video frame by using the slider and click 'Add'.

  • Page 45: Playing Back Files Created With Migliatv

    Playing back files created by MigliaTV MigliaTV User Guide Page 43...

  • Page 46: Software Video Players

    Introduction MigliaTV supports various capture formats, which can be played back by most if not all software video applications. However, you may need to install additional video codecs in order to play back some formats. A Video codec is an extenstion, which enables a software video player (like QuickTime Player) to read a video file. Please note that the offered capture formats depend on your TV hardware.

  • Page 47: Warranty Agreement

    Warranty Agreement Hardware Products: HDMI Ltd warrants your hardware product against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for the designated warranty period. The warranty becomes effective from the date of purchase by the end user. If the product is found to be defective within the warranty period, HDMI Ltd will, at its sole option, repair or replace the defective product.

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