Diamond Multimedia XtremeTV PVR550 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 XtremeTV PVR550/PVR550RC Quick Start Guide ©2005 Diamond Multimedia. All rights reserved. p/n: 40024 version 1.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents System Requirements Page 1 Package Contents Page 2 Introduction Page 3 Hardware Installation Page 4 Setup Options Page 6 PVR Only On a PC Page 7 With VCR Connected Page 8 Full Media Center Page 9 Using a Television for the Display Page 10 Adding Video Input &... -
Page 4: System Requirements
XtremeTV PVR550/PVR550RC Safety Notices • The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and grounded receptacle. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Discharge static electricity from your body before... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents Please verify your package contains the following items. XtremeTV PVR card RCA Video Cable Audio Breakout Cable S-Video Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Installation CD Firefly Remote Control (PVR550RC version Only) PAGE 2... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction To The Diamond XtremeTV Welcome to XtremeTV! The main purpose of XtremeTV is to act as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This means that you can program XtremeTV in advance to record multiple shows from different channels, each starting at different times. Once the shows are recorded you can easily view them at a later date. -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
XtremeTV Hardware Installation 1. Shutdown Windows and turn off the power to the computer. 2. Remove the cover to the computer. (see below) If you are not familiar with this procedure, you should consult your computer user manual for specific instructions. 3. - Page 8 5. Insert the XtremeTV firmly into the PCI slot. The card should snap into place. Be sure the bracket is lined up properly; then screw the bracket into the computer frame using the screw you removed from the slot cover plate. Be sure the gold contacts are seated evenly into the connector.
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Page 9: Setup Options
XtremeTV Setup Options You can connect virtually any video signal to the XtremeTV card for view- ing and recording purposes. Some examples include cable TV, satellite TV, or a VCR. You may use either coaxial, composite RCA, or s-video cables to connect your video source to the XtremeTV card. -
Page 10: Pvr Only On A Pc
Option #1: PVR Only On A PC The most common use for this product will be as a personal video recorder (PVR) only. This means that your cable TV signal will be input to the computer for the viewing and recording of TV shows on your PC. After recording a show you can use video authoring software to burn the show to a DVD that can be viewed on your TV using your home DVD player. -
Page 11: With Vcr Connected
Option #2: PVR with VCR Connected This scenario is the same as the previous scenario, however a VCR is input to XtremeTV as well. You can watch and record home videos and other tapes through XtremeTV. After recording a show you can use video authoring software to burn the show to a DVD that can be viewed on your TV using your home DVD player.(A trial version of this software can be found on the installation CD.) -
Page 12: Full Media Center
Option #3: Full Media Center This scenario is the same as the previous scenario, however a home stereo system has been added. When your home stereo is connected to your PC you can hear the live TV through your home stereo system speakers. You can also be able to play audio CDs and MP3s through your home stereo system. -
Page 13: Using A Television For The Display
You can connect your PC to your telvision set if your card features TV out- put. If you do not have a TV card with TV output please check your store for the latest video cards by Diamond Multimedia. Most Diamond Multimedia video cards feature TV output. -
Page 14: Adding Video Input & Outputs
Installing Your Cable TV Connection Parts required for the following steps 1 coaxial extender (included on XtremeTV card) 1 coaxial cable (not included) Optional Parts 2 extra coaxial cables (not included) 1 coaxial splitter (not included) 1 S-Video or RCA cable (included) Instructions 1. -
Page 15: Installing A Vcr Connection
Installing A VCR Connection You can connect a VCR to the XtremeTV card by using a coaxial, RCA, or s-video cable. You can attach the VCR as the primary or secondary device to the XtremeTV card. We recommend connecting your VCR to the XtremeTV card through the RCA type connector, which can be found on the back of the XtremeTV card and on the back of most VCRs. -
Page 16: Connecting A Television Set
Connecting a Television Set (optional) If your video card has support for TV output it is possible to connect an s-video or RCA cable from the TV output on your video card to the match- ing s-video or RCA connector on the back of your TV. Back of video card s-video connector S-video to RCA converter... -
Page 17: Driver Installation
XtremeTV Driver Installation Follow the steps in this section to install the driver. Please do NOT insert the installation CD until step 3. The Found New Hardware Wizard will be visible after booting up your PC for the first time with the card installed. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 will receive the screen below, otherwise continue to step 2. - Page 18 XtremeTV Driver Installation (continued) 3. Insert the XtremeTV Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the menu to appear. 4. Click the Driver Installation button. The following screen will appear. 5. Click the Install button. 6. Click the OK button to complete the driver installation. PAGE 15...
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Page 19: Software Installation
CUSTOMERS WITH BEYOND TV ONLY (Please check Installation CD for details) Beyond TV Installation Beyond TV is only required if you are not running Windows XP Media Center Edition. The software will also function within Windows XP Media Center Edition, though it is not needed since the operating sys- tem contains PVR software built in. - Page 20 4. Click the Next button. 5. Click the I Agree button. 6. Type the Beyond TV product key located on the front of this quick start guide. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) PAGE 17...
- Page 21 7. Confirm the installation folder and click Next to continue. 8. Please wait while Beyond TV is being installed. 9. Select the option to start your computer that best suites your TV view- ing habits and then click the Finish button. The setup wizard will appear.
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Page 22: Firefly
CUSTOMERS WITH FIREFLY REMOTE CONTROL ONLY Firefly Installation Please make sure that you have first installed the XtremeTV driver and BeyondTV before installing the Firefly remote control. NOTE 1: If you purchased a version of Diamond XtremeTV without the Firefly remote control, you can purchase Firefly separately at www.DiamondMM.com NOTE 2: Please do not connect the remote control receiver to a USB port until prompted in the Firefly setup. -
Page 23: Beyond Media
CUSTOMERS WITH BEYOND MEDIA ONLY (Please check Installation CD for details) Beyond Media Installation Insert the XtremeTV Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the menu to appear. NOTE: If you purchased a version of Diamond XtremeTV without Beyond Media, you can purchase Beyond Media separately at www.DiamondMM.com 1. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Installation Problems If for some reason the automated installer does not complete or properly install the driver you can manually install the driver and TV software by using the following instructions. Driver Installation for Windows 2000 and XP Systems 1. -
Page 25: Product Support Information
Product Support Information Please have the following information available when you contact us for technical support. Product Model # (found on the front cover of this manual) Your Computer System Information CPU Type and speed (example: Pentium3 800mhz) and Operating system version (example: Windows XP). Problem Description. - Page 26 This page was intentionally left blank.
- Page 27 Diamond Multimedia 19748 Dearborn Street Chatsworth, CA. 91311 Phone: (818) 534-1414 www.diamondmm.com...
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