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This device was designed for home or office use. This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B. Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.
Warnings and Safety Instructions ............page 5 How to Install Installation Steps ................page 6 Chapter 1: Connect Freecom DVB-T Stick ............page 7 Chapter 2: Install Driver and Application ............page 8 Install Driver .................. page 8 Install Application ................ page 12 Chapter 3: DTV Software / System Introduction ..........
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick Package Contents • Freecom DVB-T Stick • IR Remote Control • Quick Installation Guide • Terrestrial Antenna • MCX-IEC Connector • Manual & Application CD System Requirements The following hard- and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-free operation.
General Information Warnings and Safety Instructions Please read and follow the below mentioned instructions. They should be observed in order to prevent injury to the user, damage to the device and damage to property, as well as to ensure safe use of the product. Not following these instructions may cause the unit to malfunction.
Freecom DVB-T USB Stick How to Install Installation Steps • Connect the Freecom DVB-T Stick to your computer. • Install Driver • Install DTV application • Install DirectX 9.0 and reboot your system. (If DirectX 9.0 is already installed, you may skip to next step) •...
Connect Freecom DVB-T Stick Chapter 1: Connect Freecom DVB-T Stick Receiver to your computer 1. Connecting IEC connector to antenna. 2. Connecting antenna to PenType Receiver 3. Connecting PenType Receiver to USB interface on your computer.
Chapter 2: Install Driver and Application 2.1 Install Driver Please connect the Freecom DVB-T Stick to your computer to start the driver installation. 1. Insert the included CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Computer will detect the new hardware and Found New Hardware Wizard window will be popped up.
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Install Driver and Application 3. Please select “Search for the best driver in these locations Search for the best driver in these locations Search for the best driver in these locations”. You may click Search for the best driver in these locations Search for the best driver in these locations Browse Browse...
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 6. Please select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” then click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) “Next...
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Install Driver and Application 9. Click “Finish Finish Finish Finish” to exit. Finish 10. Installation of the application software will now start automatically. Remark: Run the setup from the “DVB-T USB 2.0” folder on the included CD if the installation does not start automatically.
Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 2.2 Install Application 1. Click “Next Next Next Next” to continue. Next agree to the terms agree to the terms 2. Please read the license agreement carefully then select “I agree to the terms agree to the terms...
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Install Driver and Application Next Next 4. Enter product’s serial number and click “Next Next Next” to continue. 5. Select a language edition. Choose English English English English and click “Next Next Next” to continue. Next English Next 6. This window is the original setting path and folder name. You may change it according to personal reference.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 7. This window is the original shortcut icon and pre-setting shortcut folder. You may change the folder name or appoint to an existing folder. Click “Next Next Next Next Next” to continue. 8. Please make sure the path and folder name is correct. Click “Next...
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Install Driver and Application Yes, restart my computer now Yes, restart my computer now Finish Finish 10. Please check “Yes, restart my computer now Yes, restart my computer now Yes, restart my computer now.” Click “Finish Finish Finish” to continue. 11.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick Device Manager Device Manager Hardware Hardware Sound, video and game Sound, video and game 13. Click “Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager” from Hardware Hardware Hardware tab. Find “Sound, video and game Sound, video and game...
DTV Software / System Introduction Chapter 3: DTV Software / System Introduction DVB-T player Software is very powerful. You can easily enjoy the high quality digital sound and visual effect. Not only it provides the TV program, you can also use it to do the instant digital video recording (DVR) and Scheduling Recording.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick Scan Frequency: Scan Frequency: Scan Frequency: Scan Frequency: Scan Frequency: 1. Click the operating panel then choose Scan Channel Scan Channel Scan Channel tab. Scan Channel Scan Channel 2.Choose RF Frequency. You may select one of the following.
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DTV Software / System Introduction Channel/ Frequency Sorting You may use channel/ frequency sorting option after scan. 1. Click on “Program Program Program Program” and it will be shown by channel sorting. Program 2. Click on “Freq Freq Freq Freq” and it will be shown by frequency sorting. Freq In addition, you may prioritize the channel list.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 3.2 Recording Setting There are two ways of recording: one is real time recording and another is scheduling recording. Real time Real time recording recording 1. Real time Real time Real time recording recording recording: when you record the program under the real time mode, the recorded file will be saved to the default destination folder at C:\Program Files\DTV\DVB-T USB 2.0\Capture\Video.mpg.
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DTV Software / System Introduction Scheduling Recording Scheduling Recording Setup Setup 2. Scheduling Recording Scheduling Recording Scheduling Recording: Please choose Setup Setup Setup. Select Record tab and check Enable Preset. Double click on Channel column in Preset Record section. When Record Input Window pops up, please follow the instructions below. 1.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 5. When recording is finished, the menu will show “ok ok” as below. Note: At the same period of time, you can’t record two programs from different frequencies. Please be aware of the capacity of the recording device.
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DTV Software / System Introduction 3.3 Display setup On the display setup window, you can adjust the brightness, contrasting, and fullness based on your own preference. Drag the mouse cursor to do the adjustments. If you want to go back to the original setting, click "Reset" "Reset"...
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 3.5 Time shift Setup If you need to leave in the middle of a program, you may start recording function by clicking the Time-Shift button on real time. When you return, just move the scroll bar which indicates recording status on the panel to playback the program you pre-record.
DTV Software Introduction Chapter 4: DTV Software Introduction 4.1 Control Panel Icon Functions Icon Function Icon Function play Full screen Rewind, fast-forward On-Line Help Stop Multi-channel Preview Pause Channel up and down Video Recording Channel recall Photo capture My favorite Mute Time shift Volume up...
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 4.2 Right Click Menu and Keyboard Shortcuts Click the right button of the mouse when DTV application software is in playback. You will see the function and keyboard shortcuts menu as following: Function display Fast-link Function description...
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Teletext The application “Teletext” is a simple teletext browser. To start this function, click on on the control panel. It only works when Freecom DVB-T Stick is running. Electronic Program Guide(EPG) Electronic Program Guide(EPG)
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 4.4 More Functions Mute display Mute display Mute display Mute display Mute display : When you click “Mute” button, will light up on the control panel. Signal display Signal display Signal display : In the setting menu “ General” , choose (refresh RF information).
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DTV Software Introduction Teletext Teletext Teletext : It is an application of words and numbers broadcasting. You may Teletext Teletext receive program information from channel provider. Select to start this function. P+/ P- P+/ P- P+/ P- Go to next/ previous page. P+/ P- P+/ P- F+/ F-...
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 4.5 Introduction of remote control function Volume Control Application Program On and Off. Channel Control Mute Mode Number Input Full Screen Channel Return When using the remote control, always aim directly to the top side (logo side)
“Add/Remove Hardware Device” from Windows “control Panel” to install the correct drivers. e. Unplug the Freecom DVB-T Stick, then plug it again. Please note that the interval between plug and unplug should be at least 3 seconds. f. Plug Freecom DVB-T Stick into another USB port of the PC.
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Freecom DVB-T USB Stick 6. When error dialog box pops up or black screen appears a. Might be resulted from poor signal quality, Freecom DVB-T Stick doesn’t receive enough data of program or does receive wrong data. Please check the connection between Freecom DVB-T Stick and the antenna.
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Trouble Shooting Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the envi- ronment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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Freecom and (e) accidents, lightning, water, fire or any other such cause beyond the reason- able control of Freecom. With respect to all services provided, Freecom is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other information stored on any media or any part of any product serviced. Freecom is not liable for the consequence of business loss in case of system failure.
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