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1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the VideoWonder CardBus Dual TV tuner and video
capture card. This product turns your PC into a powerful desktop multimedia system
quickly and easily. Capture video and still images and experience real-time MPEG-1
and MPEG-2 recording. Watch both digital TV and analog TV or video at the same
time, on the same screen! The VideoWonder CardBus Dual provides you with a
high quality TV viewing experience with true stereo sound!
1.2 Features
• Watch both Digital TV and Analog TV or video simultaneously
• S-Video/composite video inputs for playing VCD, DVD or V8.
• Bundle fantastic software-DVD Moviefactory and Ulead ToolBox2
• Support PIP (Picture in Picture) function
• Support real-time recording from Digital TV, Analog TV, and Analog inputs like
VCD, DVD, or V8
• Watch TV in a resizable window or full-screen
• Support Time Shifting function
• Capture still images from TV and be a wallpaper on desktop
• Listen to Free-to-air DVB radio
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:
VideoWonder CardBus Dual
NTSC connection adapter (x 2)
PAL connection adapter (x 2)
AV-Cable
Felhasználói kézikönyv
Portable Antenna
Installation CD-ROM
User's Manual
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Page 1: Getting Started
Capture video and still images and experience real-time MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 recording. Watch both digital TV and analog TV or video at the same time, on the same screen! The VideoWonder CardBus Dual provides you with a high quality TV viewing experience with true stereo sound! 1.2 Features... -
Page 2: System Requirements
• 256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM recommended • CD-ROM or DVD drive • 100 MB available hard disk space for installation • TV antenna or TV cable for analog TV • TV antenna or portable Digital terrestrial antenna(included in package) for digital ® ® • Windows... -
Page 3: Installation
TV antenna, cable TV line, or another source for your analog TV input. If you use a home TV antenna for both digital and analog TV reception, you may need to use a signal splitter to connect to the VideoWonder CardBus Dual. - Page 4 Click on DirectX and follow the prompts to install DirectX. After the installation is completed, shut down the computer. 3.2 Installing the VideoWonder CardBus Dual 1) Simply slide the card into your notebook’s CardBus PCMCIA slot, and make sure it is fully seated.
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Page 5: Driver Installation For Windows 2000 / Windows Xp
VideoWonder CardBus Dual 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 and Click “Continue Anyway”... -
Page 6: Installation Of Dvd Moviefactory
If you want to edit the TV program you recorded, please install the DVD MovieFactory. This software is included so you can edit and burn your own DVDs. If you do not want to install it, please skip this step. To install it, click on DVD MovieFactory and follow the prompts. -
Page 7: Dtv Interface Overview
19. Mute on/off 8. Open Scan settings 20. Volume bar 9. Switch to Play mode 21. Snapshot button 10. Swap main and second window (In PIP mode) 22. Fast Forward 11. Show/hide channel list 23. Channel list 24. Teletex Toggle full screen/windowed viewing mode... -
Page 8: Scanning For Tv Channels (Digital)
Before you can watch digital TV, you have to scan for available channels in your area. On the Menu Bar, click on Tool, then click on Scan. You can also click on the Scan button on the left side of the screen. - Page 9 Click on the name of the channel to edit the name that will appear in your channel list. You can also click on the Audio Format of the channel to choose between MONO or STEREO sound (when...
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Page 10: Choosing Your Source
VideoWonder CardBus Dual is not limited to digital TV reception – you can also view analog sources at the same time. On the left side of the main interface, you will find buttons that let you access different sources. Switches to Analog TV reception... -
Page 11: Volume Controls
English 4.6 Volume controls At the bottom of the interface is the volume bar. Click on the bar to set the volume to that level, or press the arrow keys on keyboard to decrease or increase the volume. Click on the speaker icon to mute the audio. - Page 12 English 5.1.1 Directory Settings Here you can change the directory used for saved files. Either type in the path, or click “Browse”, go to the folder you want, and click OK. You can also choose to always have the DTV window on top of other applications by checking “Always on top”.
- Page 13 7/ 8 MHz (for European countries). Here, you can choose the setting that matches your country. In case you are in a country that uses 6 MHz Bandwidth, like Taiwan, for example, select the entry with 6M. After this, you will need to restart your computer.
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Page 14: Record Settings
English 5.2 Analogue TV/Video Settings (TV/AV-In/S-Video) If you want to use TV, AV-in, or S-Video function, please see the following options: 5.2.1 Display Settings • Output Size: Here you can specify the display size of the analog source. • Data Format: Here you can choose the data format to display video in. - Page 15 Duplicate a profile, and Remove one or all of the existing profiles. Create Profile General: Here, enter a name for the profile, and a comment to help identify it. Select MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 to use with the profile.
- Page 16 Video: Here, choose the Video Format, the output size, and the Bit Rate you wish to use. When you click on Advanced from the above window, another window will open where you can select the Frame Rate, the Encoder level and whether the recording...
- Page 17 English Audio: Here you can choose the Bit Rate, Sample Rate, and how many Channels to use for recorded audio. (1=mono, 2=stereo) Record – SYSTEM By selecting SYSTEM in the Record Setting window, you can access the codecs already installed in your system. Depending on the codec, you can access the properties of the codec, and modify their settings by clicking on the Property button.
- Page 18 The PIP function can be accessed from the toolbar on the left. When you click on the PIP Button, you will see a second live stream at the bottom right. When you are in PIP-Mode, you can switch between analogue TV, S-Video, and AV in sources, depending on which connection you want to view in the second window.
- Page 19 Clicking on the Swap button will swap the main and second windows, so digital TV will be in the second window and your analogue source will be in the main window when you are watching both Analogue TV and Digital TV To end PIP mode, click on the PIP button again to return to normal viewing.
- Page 20 The Time Shifting button will turn into a Pause/Play button, letting you to pause the video. Clicking it again to begin playback right where you left it. You will see a green bar at the bottom of the screen, with a slider that shows your current position.
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Page 21: Schedule Recording
English You can rewind or fast forward by using the buttons at the left and right side of the bar, or by dragging the slider left and right. You can also click on the Skip to Beginning button to go to the beginning of the Time Shifting file, and click on Skip to End to move back to what is currently showing. - Page 22 Select the Source you want to record from, then the Channel if you are recording from a TV source. Select the Date if this is a one time recording. Enter the Start Time and Duration of the program you want to record.
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Page 23: Play Mode
“Play” on the left side of the interface. Here you can select the file you wish to view on the right, and it will display in the main window. If the file is an image, it will be displayed. If the file is a movie clip, it will begin to play. You can pause/play or...