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  • Page 1 PCTV Systems DistanTV...
  • Page 2 This manual is printed on chlorine-free, bleached paper using solvent-free ink. PCTV Systems S.à r.l. has written this manual to the best of its knowledge, but does not guarantee that the programs/systems will fulfil the users’ intended applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ......................5 Installing the Server-Application............... 5 Installing the Client-Application ............... 6 The DistanTV Server..................... 7 DistanTV Streaming Server - Overview............7 Starting/Pausing the DistanTV Streaming Server.......... 7 The DistanTV Client ..................... 8 DistanTV Client - Overview................8 Starting the DistanTV Client Application............8 Resizing the DistanTV Client Window............
  • Page 4 PCTV Systems DistanTV Window Size ....................17 Aspect Ratio ....................18 Settings ......................18 Always on Top ..................... 19 About ......................19 Tips and Tricks....................21 Troubleshooting ....................21 Technical Support....................25 License Information .................... 26 Glossary....................... 29 Index ........................33...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PCTV hardware over your home network (LAN or WLAN), to a different computer or notebook. DistanTV makes it easy for you to select the TV channel you want over the network - just as if the PCTV hardware was directly connected to your notebook.

  • Page 6: Online Help

    PCTV Systems DistanTV Online Help When you use the DistanTV, Online Help is available at any time. Simply press the F1 key to open it. Or you can also open the Online Help via the Start menu or via the context menu...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements System Requirements – Server/Client To ensure that your DistanTV Server or Client functions smoothly, your respective system must fulfil the following requirements: Computer Software Windows XP Home or Professional with the current Service Pack (minimum Service Pack 2)
  • Page 8 PCTV Systems DistanTV Important information: In order to establish a reliable network connection between the server and the client: Both systems (server and client) must be located on the same subnet of your network. Both systems (server and client) must be in the same network environment, just as e.g.

  • Page 9: Installation

    The DistanTV Streaming Server is configured as the subgroup “Tools” of the program group “PCTV Systems” on the server computer during the installation. Be sure to perform a channel scan on the server computer after the installation of the TVCenter application.

  • Page 10: Installing The Client-Application

    PCTV Systems DistanTV Installing the Client-Application You only need to install the DistanTV Client on the computer you want to use as a client. The DistanTV Client allows you to establish a connection to the server computer and to access the channel lists saved there.

  • Page 11: The Distantv Server

    The DistanTV Server DistanTV Streaming Server - Overview The DistanTV Streaming Server is a part of the TVCenter application and runs in the background. The purpose of this program is to stream live TV, in other words, to transmit TV channels from the server computer to the client computer in real time.

  • Page 12: The Distantv Client

    The DistanTV Client DistanTV Client - Overview The DistanTV Client is a program that you can use to receive live TV on a computer that does not have PCTV hardware installed (client computer) as long as you have a computer with PCTV hardware installed (server computer) and connected to your home network.
  • Page 13 The DistanTV Client user interface has been optimized for use with a mouse. You can change the DistanTV Client window to any size and move it anywhere on the screen. This lets you do other work on your computer and watch your...

  • Page 14: Resizing The Distantv Client Window

    Resizing the DistanTV Client Window The DistanTV Client window can be changed to almost any size. If the DistanTV Client window is smaller than the normal standard size, the "Name/IP Address of the Server PC" field can no longer be displayed.

  • Page 15: The Top Control Bar

    If a connection is not automatically established to a server, you can establish it manually. To do so follow the instructions below: Got to: Start>Programs>PCTV Systems>DistanTV and right click on the entry: Distan TV From the context menu choose the entry Properties In the Properties dialog click the Link tab Safe the link as is before changing any of its current properties.

  • Page 16: Undock

    DistanTV Client window. Note that in this mode, the control bars are automatically hidden after a few seconds. To display the control bars again, move your mouse over the DistanTV Client window. If you would like to cancel this operation, click the Undock button again.

  • Page 17: The Bottom Control Bar In Live Tv Mode

    DistanTV Client The Bottom Control Bar in Live TV Mode You will find a description of the most important elements of the bottom control bar in the following section: Previous / Next Channel Use these buttons to change the channel.

  • Page 18: Current Channels

    For more information on how to create, save and manage channel lists, refer to the TVCenter Help. To open the TVCenter Help go to: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > Documentation Pause Click this button to start a timeshift recording.

  • Page 19: The Bottom Control Bar During Timeshift Recording

    DistanTV Client The Bottom Control Bar during Timeshift Recording Timeshift, also known as timeshifted television, is a function that enables you to record a program and play it back from any location at any time, while live television continues to be recorded on your server computer at the same time.

  • Page 20: Timeshift Progress Bar

    PCTV Systems DistanTV Timeshift Progress Bar The timeshift progress bar shows you the following information: The starting time of the timeshift recording, in our example, 11:15:54 or the left end of the progress bar. The current time of the timeshift playback, in our example, 11:48:50 or the position indicator on the progress bar.

  • Page 21: The Context Menu

    Right-click the DistanTV Client window to open a context menu in which you can configure the following options: Window Size Here you can set the size of the DistanTV Client window. The following options are available: The video size (resolution) depends on the profile you selected under Settings>Compression.

  • Page 22: Aspect Ratio

    PCTV Systems DistanTV Aspect Ratio Here you can select the aspect ratio of the DistanTV Client window display. The following options are available: Settings The following options are available in this menu: Timeshift Jump Time This is where you can set the time interval for jumping during timeshift...

  • Page 23: Always On Top

    Note that the DistanTV Client is automatically restarted after the compression has been changed. Always on Top Activate this option to always display the DistanTV window in front of all the other windows on the screen. About Here you find important information about the DistanTV Client that you will...

  • Page 24: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and Tricks Troubleshooting Problem: Poor picture quality Use the context menu in the DistanTV Client to change the compression. Problem: Poor transmission quality Use the context menu in the DistanTV Client to change the compression. The server computer is possibly overloaded. Reduce the number of clients accessing the server simultaneously.
  • Page 25 PCTV Systems DistanTV 3. Make sure that in the Programs or Port list the Streaming Server program is selected. Not all of the necessary ports are open. Make sure that ports 1900, 2869 and 8000 are configured in the firewall...
  • Page 26 Tips and Tricks Make sure that ports 1900, 2869 and 8000 are configured in the firewall of your Client computer as indicated below: Direction Port Protocol For which Explanation number used application connection incoming RemoteTVApp.exe 1900 UPnP - outgoing RemoteTVApp.exe device ID outgoing 2869...
  • Page 27 1. Open the Windows Firewall Settings dialog via the Control Panel. 2. Now open the Exceptions tab. 3. Make sure that in the Programs or Port list the DistanTV Client application is selected. Problem: DistanTV Client Install was not found From the Welcome-dialog of the installatoin-disc select the option DistanTV.

  • Page 28: Technical Support

    Technical Support An extensive database containing technical problems and their solutions sorted into topic areas is available on our home page www.pctvsystems.com under the Support menu.
  • Page 29 License Information This End User License Agreement (“License”) is a legal agreement between you and PCTV Systems (“PCTV Systems”) regarding PCTV Systems’ software and the accompanying documentation (collectively, the “Software”). CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE. USING THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LICENSE. IF...

  • Page 30: License Information

    3. Ownership. The license granted hereunder does not constitute a transfer or sale of ownership rights in or to the Software. Except for the license rights granted above, PCTV Systems retains all right title and interest in and to the Software including all intellectual property rights therein. The Software is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including United States copyright laws and international treaties.
  • Page 31 10. General. This License is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. This License is the entire agreement between you and PCTV Systems and supersedes any other communication with respect to the Software. No modification of or amendment to this License will be effective unless in writing signed by both parties.

  • Page 32: Glossary

    Glossary 16:9 format: Also called widescreen. Television format where the width-to- height ratio of the display area is 16:9 instead of 4:3. When broadcast for television, part of the picture is broadcast in black (black bars on top and bottom of the picture) to make it compatible with the traditional 4:3 format.
  • Page 33 PCTV Systems DistanTV Ethernet: The most common type of local-area network. Each node (computer or server) in the network checks whether any other computer is transmitting data. It then waits for the other computers to finish with their transmissions before it starts its own transmission. (see also "LAN") IP Address: Abbreviation for "Internet Protocol".
  • Page 34 Glossary Server: A computer or a program that offers storage, data-transfer and other services in a network or on the Internet. Servers often provide services for requestors (clients) located on other computers. Server-side application: A server-side application or program is a computer program that is executed on a central computer (server).
  • Page 35 PCTV Systems DistanTV WLAN Access Point: A Wireless Access Point is an electronic device that functions as an interface between one wireless network and a computer network connected with cables. WLAN Adapter: A wireless adapter, also known as a WLAN adapter, is an interface to a wireless network (WLAN).

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