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- Page 1 PCTV HD PCI Quick Start Guide © 2003-2008 Pinnacle Systems, Inc. 8420-00922-01 R1 Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Page 2: Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this state of the art product from Pinnacle Systems. We hope you will enjoy its high quality and extensive features. PCTV HD PCI (800i) is an ultra portable USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for the reception of digital free-to-air (ATSC) TV and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM). - Page 3 6. If you cannot easily insert the card, do not use force because this can bend and damage the contact springs to the socket connector. Instead, remove the card and try to insert it again. 7. After you have inserted the hardware, tighten the card retaining bracket firmly onto the back of the computer.
- Page 4 For digital TV (ATSC) reception, you will get the best results if you connect your PCTV hardware to a properly adjusted rooftop antenna using double-shielded coaxial cables and a digital-enabled antenna amplifier. Please contact your local dealer for antennas optimized for digital TV (ATSC) reception. Please note that the reception of digital TV (ATSC) is dependent on location and may be impaired by steel-reinforced walls as well as tall neighboring buildings.
- Page 5 (3.5 mm headphone jack) of the adapter cable. Note: If possible, use S-Video to ensure the highest picture quality. When using a set-top box configuration with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro, you will need to use your set-top box remote to switch channels.
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Page 6: Additional Information
VII. Enjoy TV on your PC with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro The first time Pinnacle TVCenter Pro is accessed, you will see the player as shown in the picture below. To access your channel list, click on the Channel Name/Number Field. -
Page 7: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Your Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software comes with a handy User Guide that will show you how to enrich your PCTV experience by using advanced features. To access this document, open your Windows start menu and go to: Pinnacle TVCenter > Help > User Guide. - Page 8 Notes: © 2003-2008 Pinnacle Systems, Inc. 8420-00922-01 R1 Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.