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I/O Magic PC PVR Desktop TV/Personal Video Recorder User Manual

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  • Page 1 PC PVR Desktop TV/Personal Video Recorder USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide Dear Customer: Congratulations on the purchase of your I/OMagic PC PVR Desktop TV/Personal Video Recorder. We all want to express our sincere gratitude for your decision to purchase our product, and to reaffirm our commitment to you of providing a product that is easy to install and easy to use.
  • Page 3 Copyright Statement It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts and sound recordings. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Notice: I/OMAGIC Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular product.
  • Page 4 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning Statement 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction... 6 ...7 EATURES ...8 PECIFICATIONS ...9 ONTENTS ACKAGE ...9 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS Hardware Installation...10 Driver Installation ...14 98SE...14 INDOWS ME...18 INDOWS 2000...21 INDOWS Power VCR II ...25 VCR II I ...25 OWER NSTALLATION VCR II F ...30 OWER EATURES VCR II L...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the I/OMagic PC PVR Desktop TV/Personal Video Recorder. We are sure that you will enjoy this product in the years to come. The I/OMagic PC PVR capture card is a TV tuner capture card, which can be used with most PCI 2.1 Compliant bus.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features Now you can watch broadcast television programs on your home computer. Want to keep up with the local news or sports events while surfing the Web or working on your computer? With I/OMagic PC PVR, getting TV on your PC is easy.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications I/OMagic PC PVR capture card is compatible with NTSC video only. NTSC TV-Tuner 125 channels, cable-ready TV Tuner Inputs: Antenna Audio loopback cable Full motion video captures Video Output as MPEG 1 or 2 I/OMagic PC PVR works with all graphics chips/cards, Listed are the cards we have tested with this product.

  • Page 9: Contents Of Your Package

    Contents Of Your Package I/OMagic PC PVR Capture Card. Driver Installation CD. Manual. Warranty Card. Audio Loopback Cable System Requirements Computer Requirements: Pentium 350 MHz or faster. Windows 98SE/Me/2000. 32 MB RAM. Open PCI slot with Bus Mastering. DirectX-compatible sound & graphics card. 30 MB of disk space for software installation.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation To install the I/OMagic PC PVR video capture card in your computer, follow these steps: Turn off your computer, monitor, and other peripherals You may also need to disconnect your power cord and other devices from the rear panel of your computer. Electronic electricity.
  • Page 11 Your computer cover may be different than the computer cover shown above. The screws may not be located at the back of your computer. Some covers have screws on the side of the computer. Tower cases also have different location for the screws. Refer to your computer’s manual if you need specific instructions on how to remove the cover.
  • Page 12 Install the I/OMagic PC PVR video capture card into the card slot Place the card over the expansion slot with the mounting bracket facing the access slot (the same slot you removed the cover plate from). Carefully align the connector with the slot and push the card into the slot until it snaps into place.
  • Page 13 Replace your computer’s cover Reverse the procedure followed when you removed the computer’s cover. Route all cables inside your computer so that they are not in the way of the cover. Remember that your computer cover may be different from the one above.

  • Page 14: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Windows 98SE Power on your System. During the load process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" should detect “PCI Multimedia Video Device”. Click on the "Next" button. Insert the I/OMagic PC PVR driver diskette into your floppy drive. Select “Search for a better driver”...
  • Page 15 Select the “CD-ROM drives” option. Make sure everything else is unchecked and then hit the “Next” button. After the install program finds the correct drivers, Click on the "Next" button to begin installation. I/OMagic PC PVR - 15 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Note: For some systems , MS Windows will show Version Conflict dialog during the driver installation. Please click Yes to keep the file. Once done installing drivers, Press the “Finish” button to finish your installation, and restart your computer. Note: Three other driver installation portions will continue after completing this step.
  • Page 17 I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide Check “Device Manager” to make sure everything is installed correctly. From the top row of tabs. Click on the “+” sign next to “Sound Video and Game Controllers” and make sure there are “I/OMagic WDM” devices listed below. - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Windows Me

    Windows ME Power on your System. During the load process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" should detect “PCI Multimedia Video Device”. Select the “Specify the location” option, and click on the "Next" button. Select the “Search the best driver” option, put a check on “Removable Media”...
  • Page 19 After the install program finds “I/OMagic, WDM Video Capture” drivers, Click on the "Next" button to begin installation. Note: For some systems , MS Windows will show Version Conflict dialog during the driver installation. Please click Yes to keep the file. I/OMagic PC PVR - 19 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Once done installing drivers, Press the “Finish” button to finish your installation, and restart your computer. Note: Three other driver installation portions will continue after completing this step. (I/OMagic WDM Audio Capture, WDM TvTuner, and WDM Crossbar) Check “Device Manager” to make sure everything is installed correctly.

  • Page 21: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Power on your System. During the load process, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" open up. Click on the "Next" button. Select the “Search for a suitable driver” option, and then press the “Next” button. I/OMagic PC PVR - 21 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 Place a check mark on “CD-ROM drives” only, and click the “Next” button. Windows will find the appropriate drivers for this “Multimedia Video Controller”. Press the “Next” button to begin copying the files. I/OMagic PC PVR - 22 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Note : For some systems , MS Windows will show Version Conflict dialog during the driver installation. Please click Yes to keep the file. After it is done copying files, Click on the “Finish” button to restart your computer and complete the driver installation process. Note: Three other driver installation portions will continue after completing this step.
  • Page 24 I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide Check “Device Manager” to make sure everything is installed correctly. Click on the “+” sign next to “Sound Video and Game Controllers” and make sure there are “I/OMagic WDM” devices listed below. - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Power Vcr Ii

    Power VCR II Power VCR II Installation Note: Make sure the drivers for your PC PVR card is installed first before installing Power VCR II. After installing your WDM video drivers, place your I/OMagic software CD into your CD-ROM drive and Power VCR II will automatically install. To manually install Power VCR II, open the CD-ROM drive and select the “Power VCR II”...
  • Page 26 Press “Next” when the “InstallShield Wizard” comes on. Click “Yes” and agree to the License Agreement. I/OMagic PC PVR - 26 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Enter your Name, Company and Power VCR II serial number. The serial number can be found on the CD-ROM itself or on the package sleeve. Select the directory you would like to install Power VCR II into by clicking the “Browse” button. Click “Next” to continue. I/OMagic PC PVR - 27 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Select the working directory for saving and recording from your TV. (Your working directory should preferably be set to another hard drive that does not contain your system data) Press “Next” to continue. Power VCR II will begin copying files to your computer. I/OMagic PC PVR - 28 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 After installation is complete, run the “System Diagnostics” program. You should enable DMA mode for your drives if your system supports it. Please refer to your computer manufacturer’s manual for further information. Restart your computer after Power VCR II installation is complete. I/OMagic PC PVR - 29 - User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Power Vcr Ii Features

    Power VCR II Features PowerVCR is opening doors to an entirely different technological dimension for computer users across the globe. The analog-to-digital movement is well under way. Let PowerVCR take you to the digital paradise with its incredible recording features that capture raw video data from analog camcorders, DV camcorders, VCRs, and TVs (video capture cards are required) with MPEG-2 technology.

  • Page 31: Power Vcr Ii Layout

    Power VCR II Layout Main Controls Icon Description Turns PowerVCR off Minimizes PowerVCR Accesses Online Help About PowerVCR I/OMagic PC PVR - 31 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Modes

    Display Area Displays replay indicator status Displays current channel Displays time remaining until next scheduled task Displays current file size Displays total time for current file Displays hard disk space available Modes 1. Live/Digital Recorder In this mode, you may watch live video content and record video content. Configures PowerVCR's System Settings Captures still images during playback or from TV Enables the Time -shifting playback feature...
  • Page 34 2. Instant TV Replay In this replay mode, you may pause, rewind, play in slow motion, instantly replay live television, or skip commercials. Video recording is not allowed here. The default video replay limit is 30 minutes of live video. Please refer to the Control Wheel for information on navigating in the Instant TV Replay mode.
  • Page 35 4. Recording Scheduler In this mode, you may schedule record times and its associated channel. Set the automatic recording frequency to record serial programs. Scheduling Wizard that guides you through the scheduling process Deletes scheduled tasks 5. File Converter In this mode, you may convert AVI files to MPEG files according to your specified recording profile or you may extract DAT files from video CDs to MPEG-1 files for further editing.
  • Page 36 6. Video Trimmer In this mode, you may choose to cut and splice video clip segments or merge clips into a new video file. Opens files for editing/trimming The start trimming position The end trimming position Step left trim Step right trim Edits (trims) selected files Edits all selected items (merge) Adds next segment of current tape as a new clip...
  • Page 37 7. DV Tape Transcoder In this mode, you may choose to cut and convert DV video clip segments into new video files. Adds a new task The start trimming position The end trimming position Step left trim Step right trim Transcodes (trims) selected clip Transcodes all clips Adds next segment of current tape as a new clip...

  • Page 38: Recording And Playing Video Files

    Recording and Playing Video Files Display Options PowerVCR has flexible displaying options located on the video display panel: Click on the Always on Top icon so that the video display is always visible and overlaps all desktop application windows Click on the Resize to enlarge or minimize your video display Click on Full Screen to enlarge your video display to its maximum Tips: Double-click on any given area of the video display once to enlarge it to full screen and once more to restore to window.
  • Page 39 3. Click the arrow located on the right edge of the PowerVCR panel to activate the TV Tuner Control. 1. Select a desired channel by using the number pad or left and right arrows. 2. Click on Return to return to the last channel. 3.
  • Page 40 Instant TV Replay Your own personal up-close and instant replay is at your fingertips with PowerVCR's sterling new Replay feature. No more annoying and prolonged periods of waiting for an instant replay from your TV station, you can simply invoke the Replay function while watching TV for your own private instant replay! Note: Replay files are temporarily stored in your hard drive, but are automatically deleted as soon as exiting Replay mode.
  • Page 41 Note: The Time-shifting Playback button will now appear below the Snapshot button on the PowerVCR panel. 5. Click Record. Tips: The Recording Timer may also be set here. Click once on the record button and the menu will appear for selection. 6.

  • Page 42: Changing System Settings

    Navigating During Playback PowerVCR's fast-forward and rewind speeds are set at 2X. Click Play to resume playback. You may also click anywhere along the slider bar in order to jump to a precise spot or drag the slider during playback for navigating. When you click Stop during playback, the video will always return to the beginning of the file.
  • Page 43 Video Option PowerVCR is able to control video formats and options for the WDM (Windows Driver Model) drivers, so its settings will be disabled. However, if the Video for Windows driver is being utilized, you may modify various options, formats and the source depending on the manufacturer.
  • Page 44 Video Source Click on the drop-down menu to select one of the available options depending on your video source. If you chose Video Tuner, click on Antenna or Cable depending on how your TV tuner card receives the signals. Audio Capture Device The default should be automatically set as your sound card.
  • Page 45 Depending on your VGA graphics card and capture card, you may not be able to override the hardware default setting for video overlay. When hardware employs the overlay mode, less CPU resources are consumed, speed is faster, video quality is better, but less stable than non-overlay mode (when PowerVCR regulates video display performance).
  • Page 46 gives you more control over the amount of hard disk used. DVD video quality usually uses VBR or variable bitrate. Video Bitrate Measured in kilobytes per second, the higher the bitrate the more memory consumed but with better quality. Frame Rate The frame rate is measured by frames per second (FPS) during recording.
  • Page 47 Speed Quality Indicator When encoding, the trade-off parameter consists of speed versus quality. '0' is for the fastest speed with the lowest quality while '3' is for the best quality at the lowest speed but consumes more CPU resources. Frame Size This determines the frame size when recording.

  • Page 48: Editing And Converting Video Files

    13. Click and drag the indicator left or right to adjust the quality and speed of the recording. Refer to 14. When you're done, click OK. Click OK again to exit the System Settings. Instruction Set Options PowerVCR will automatically determine the CPU Type. The Instruction Set Options depend on the CPU type, which are from two possible microprocessor manufacturers: Intel (MMX and Streaming SIMD Extension)
  • Page 49 Trimming Clips 1. Click Open to load a video file for editing. After you are done selecting a file, click Open. 2. The first frame of the video file will be displayed in the upper left pane after you have selected it in the display area. 3.
  • Page 50 Previewing and Selecting Clips 1. To preview files before trimming, select the files by keeping <CTRL> (selects files individually) or <SHIFT> (selects files in a row) pressed as you click on files with the mouse in the display area. 2. To select multiple files quickly, use your mouse in the cut list area to click, drag (enlarging selection area), and release.

  • Page 51: Scheduling Recording Times

    Caution: Some AVI files are already compressed and don't need further compression nor conversion unless for merging. If already compressed, further conversion of such AVI files will result in an exponentially large MPEG file. 1. Click on the File Converter mode from the master panel. 2.
  • Page 52 5. Set the recording mode, scheduled date, starting time and ending time. After you're done, click Next. 6. Pick a profile. Click Finish. 7. The scheduled task will now appear in the video display area. To exit the Recording Scheduler, click the upper right hand corner. Editing Scheduling Tasks 1.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I/OMagic PC PVR FAQ Does this card accept video input from devices such as a VCR or camcorder? A. No, at this time, this device can only record from a TV source, such as regular TV or Cable. On the back of my card, there are “Comp”, and “S-Video” input plugs. What are those for? A.
  • Page 54 Dropping frames during capture A. Background tasks. Before launching a PC PVR application, close any unnecessary applications and programs including those running in the background. B. Defragment hard drive. Since hard drives become fragmented over time, it is important to defragment the hard drive on a regular basis. C.

  • Page 55: Power Vcr Ii Faq

    safety precaution. Reseat the I/OMagic PC PVR in the slot it is in. You can tell when the card is seated properly when the gold contacts on the edge connector are barely visible above the PCI slot. The card must be seated all the way in the slot and must NOT be tilted in the slot.
  • Page 56 1. PowerVCRII --> System Setting--> Basic --> Timer --> disable the setting. How do I cut clips of what I need from record file? A. Open the MPEG file that needs to be edited first, and move the "S" and "E" slider bars to begin trimming the movie.
  • Page 57 I can't see my control panel and TV window on the screen. But there are "PowerVCRII", "TV window" on the taskbar. How can I get them back? A. There should be 3 icons on the taskbar "Power VCRII", "Video Window"and "TV Tuner". Please follow the steps to open up them one by one: Open Power VCRII -->...

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    I/OMagic PC PVR User’s Guide Limited Warranty Hardware Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free from failures due to defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase as evidenced by a copy of the purchase receipt. During the warranty period, I/OMagic at its sole discretion will repair or replace at no charge, the product that, in its opinion, is defective.

  • Page 59: Contacting I/Omagic

    Contacting I/OMagic If you experience problems with this I/OMagic product and you cannot find an answer in the previous troubleshooting sections, you can contact I/OMagic’s Technical Support Staff. Please have the following information ready when you call: The name of the product you are having problems with. The operating system and processor (CPU) you are using.
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