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- Page 1 Rev 4 03/01/06 VisionTek THEATER™ 550 PRO User Guide...
- Page 2 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, VisionTek and ATI Technologies Inc. assume no liability with respect to the operation or use of ATI based hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of VisionTek and ATI concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of service, loss or interruption of business, loss of anticipatory profits, or for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of the VisionTek or ATI hardware, software, or other products and documentation provided herein.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Installing Software Drivers and Setup - Windows Media Center Edition version with remote control------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Software driver installation Theater 550 Pro XP Media Center Edition Version only Setup Wizard for Windows® XP Media Center Edition® 2005 Using Windows® XP Media Center Edition® 2005... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started CHAPTER 1: Congratulations on your purchase of the VisionTek Theater 550 Pro TV Tuner card/PVR solution. Your VisionTek THEATER™ 550 PRO TV tuner card is an advanced, analog TV tuner card that represents a vast improvement in both video and audio quality over previous PC TV tuner products. The THEATER™ 550 PRO TV tuner card uses hardware MPEG encoding and digital audio. -
Page 6: Installing Hardware
Install your new THEATER™ 550 PRO TV tuner card. Reassemble and connect your computer system. Install the THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card drivers and configuration software from the VisionTek Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following: • Run through the automatic •... - Page 7 Quick install diagram of the Media Center Edition sku with remote control.
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Page 8: Detailed Installation
Quick install diagram of the Windows XP sku featuring SnapStream software. Detailed Installation The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new THEATER™ 550 PRO- based TV tuner card. Installation Diagram THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card with PCI Connector PCI Connection on Motherboard Insertion Point for PCI Card... -
Page 9: Pro, And Xp Media Center Edition
Installing your THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card in Windows XP Home, Pro, and Media Center Edition Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. Disconnect all cables from the back of your computer with the exception of your power cord. Remove the computer cover. - Page 10 Edition. Important!!!!! Media Center Edition users: If you purchased the VisionTek Xtasy Theater 550 Pro Media Center Edition (w/remote control) and you have a digital cable box or satellite receiver we recommend you use Media Center Edition for viewing and recording TV programs.
- Page 11 Installing Hardware - Media Center Edition CHAPTER 3: version (with remote control) only Remote control receiver unit for Media Center Edition version Instructions: Attach the USB cable (included with product) into USB receptacle on receiver unit. Next, insert the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
- Page 12 Diagram for remote control used on XP Media Center Edition version. Note: The Windows XP version featuring SnapStream software does not come with a remote control Launch Windows XP Media Center Edition by pressing the Green Button with the Windows Flag “Recorded TV”...
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Page 13: Chapter 4: Installing Software
SnapStream “Subscriber Edition” software Section A: Installing ATI TV Tuner Drivers (WDM drivers) This chapter will guide you through the installation of the TV Tuner software drivers for your VisionTek XTASY THEATER™ 550 PRO TV tuner card. Insert the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above From the Windows®... -
Page 14: Section B: Installing Snapstream Beyond Tv Software
Insert (or remove and reinsert) the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above From the Windows® Desktop Click Install SnapStream Beyond TV software button. , click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) -
Page 15: Section C - Snapstream Beyond Tv Setup Wizard
Section C - SnapStream Beyond TV Setup Wizard • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond TV> Beyond TV Setup Wizard... -
Page 16: Section D - Snapstream Beyond Tv Help
Section D - SnapStream Beyond TV Help • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond TV > Beyond TV Help... -
Page 17: Section E: Installing Snapstream Beyond Media Software (Optional)
Insert (or remove and reinsert) the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above From the Windows® Desktop Click Install Optional SnapStream Beyond Media software button. , click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) -
Page 18: Section F - Beyond Media Setup Wizard
Section F – Beyond Media Setup Wizard • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Wizard Programs > SnapStream > Beyond Media > Beyond Media Setup... -
Page 19: Section G - Snapstream Beyond Media Help
Section G - SnapStream Beyond Media Help • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond Media > Beyond Media Help... - Page 20 Click Install ATI TV Tuner Drivers (WDM drivers) Follow the onscreen instructions and reboot as prompted Note: If video is not displayed, you may need to update your graphics card drivers , click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) Windows...
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Page 21: Setup Wizard For Windows® Xp Media Center Edition® 2005
Setup Wizard for Windows® XP Media Center Edition® 2005 After you’ve completed hardware setup and installed all of the software drivers you are now ready to proceed with configuration. Press the green button on the remote control and you will be brought through the Microsoft Media Center Edition setup wizard. -
Page 22: Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker Applicable for Windows XP Home, XP Pro, XP Media Center Edition. Theater 550 Pro XP Edition with SnapStream and Media Center Edition. Reminder: For assistance configuring your hardware setup please refer to Chapter 2 – “Installing your THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card in Windows XP Home, Pro, and Media Center Edition.”... -
Page 27: Chapter 7: Reference
This chapter offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer-care, warranty, and compliance information. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information. Please contact VisionTek or ATI for more advanced troubleshooting information. Problem... -
Page 28: Getting Additional Accessories
Additional accessories can be purchased from the following: Remote Control for Snapstream: IR Blaster for Snapstream: http://store.snapstream.com/usb-uirt.html VisionTek.com Store: https://www.visiontek.com/store/catalog/ Product Registration You may register your product with VisionTek by following the link below. http://www.visiontek.com/registration.html Problem Possible Solution Dropped Frames... -
Page 29: Customer Support Options
If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available to you: VisionTek tech Support and/or ATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product should be returned to VisionTek for warranty service. -
Page 30: Warranty Service
Warranty Service Please contact your original point of sale or VisionTek for warranty service. Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 31: Ce-Konformitätserklärung
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Immunity of Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6 Low Voltage Directive for TV-Tuner-Equipped products 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive. EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment. Informations de conformité...
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