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- Page 1 EvolutionTV ™ User Guide Revision 2.3 (c) 2005, Miglia Technology Ltd...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction and Overview of EvolutionTV ........ -
Page 3: Introduction And Overview Of Evolutiontv
Introduction and Overview of EvolutionTV EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 1... -
Page 4: Introduction And System Requirements
This User Guide will guide you through the hardware and software installation as well as explain the functions and options of the EvolutionTV™ software. Technical Support Should you ever have any questions regarding your product, please do not hesitate to contact Miglia Technology. Miglia Technology Ltd... -
Page 5: Overview Of Evolutiontv
VCRs and DVD players. If you intend to capture video from an analogue source, use this connection whenever you can. • Stereo audio IN: EvolutionTV™ card uses conventional RCA plugs • Power: Connector for the power supply included in the package. EvolutionTV™ User Guide... -
Page 6: Hardware And Software Installation
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Page 7: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the power supply to the “Power” socket located at the back of EvolutionTV. 2. Connect the USB 2.0 cable provided from a USB 2.0 port of your computer to EvolutionTV. Do not disconnect the power supply if the USB 2.0 cable is still connected. - Page 8 Digital TV subscribers (Terrestrial, Cable, Satellite) will interface their digital receiver set top box with EvolutionTV. You can either make a connection via S-Video or Composite. If you wish to capture video footage from a Camcorder, VCR or DVD-Player, a connection via Composite or S-Video is recommended.
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Page 9: Software Installation
4. Once the installation process is finished, quit the installer Note: If you own a FireWire webcam and wish to use iChat AV, install the EvolutionTV ichat patch located on the first level of the CD. This will avoid error messages in iChat rendering your webcam unusable. - Page 10 6. The EvolutionTV folder will be located in the ‘Applications’ folder of the volume containing your system software. 7. If you have installed the Application Enhancer (for the iChat patch), the APE manager will appear in the System Preferences 8. The installation log is located in: <Username> / Library / Logs EvolutionTV™...
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Page 11: Setting Up The Tv Tuner For Viewing And Recording
Setting up EvolutionTV for viewing and recording EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 9... -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction This chapter will guide you through the initial setup of EvolutionTV. Before proceeding, make sure you have connected EvolutionTV to a USB 2.0 port of your Mac. Also ensure the power supply is connected at all times. Connect your TV antenna via a coaxial cable or your video source (digital TV receiver for example) via Composite/S-Video. - Page 13 Channels will have to be switched via the remote control of your cable or satellite receiver. If you are using EvolutionTV for video capture from a VCR, camcorder or DVD player, choose either composite or S-Video.
- Page 14 These settings can be modified at a later stage by using the Preferences submenu. 6. If you wish to view live TV, you can open the TV window via the View menu. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 12...
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Page 15: Using The Evolutiontv Menus And Onscreen Remote
Using the EvolutionTV Menus and Onscreen Remote EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 13... -
Page 16: Evolutiontv Menus
EvolutionTV Menus Various functions are accessible via the menu bar: 1. The EvolutionTV Menu lets you access: About box: Displays about box with version number Setup Assistant: Launches the Setup Assistant Register: Open the Registration dialog Software Update: Checks online if a new version is available. This check is also performed automatically at launch if an internet connection is open. - Page 17 Displays the live TV window TV Window Size: Contains 3 pre-defined sizes, quarter, half and full size. The Full Screen option will hide all other applications and display the video in full screen mode. Controller: Displays the onscreen controller EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 15...
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Page 18: Evolutiontv Onscreen Controller
5. The Window menu contains a shortcut to the full screen mode (Zoom) and enables you to switch between open windows. 6. The Help menu contains a link to the Miglia support web page and allows to open this manual. II. EvolutionTV Onscreen controller... - Page 19 Starts an instant record of the video currently displayed in the TV window Extended menu: Opens the extended controller, which contains additional controls 2. Extended Remote Functions The extended remote has two sections: Image Settings and Video Source. Image Settings: Deinterlacing setting Image Settings Reset Image Settings EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 17...
- Page 20 Name as index: This option is important for US residents. It will align the technical number of channels with their position in the stored channel list. Video Source selection Video Standard selection Use technical numbering EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 18...
- Page 21 (due to closed captioning). Four presets enable you a quick access to the most common settings. A custom value can be entered by selecting ‘Custom’ in the presets. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 19...
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Page 22: Using The Evolutiontv Preferences
Using the EvolutionTV Preferences EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 20... -
Page 23: Evolutiontv Preferences Overview
This menu contains the pre-defined and user defined channel lists. This menu allows you to create custom channel lists, useful if you are living in a border region. Plugins: EvolutionTV supports a Plugins architecture for a smooth integration with other applications or devices. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 21... -
Page 24: The Storage Menu
2. The Filename Template allows you to enter pre-defined values for the name of the file that will be stored onto your hard drive. <input>: This value will add the input type (EvolutionTV) to the filename <channel>: This value will add the channel frequency to the filename <name>: This will add the channel name to the filename... -
Page 25: The Video Input Menu
If you wish to perform an adjustment on a single channel, display it in the preview window by selecting it in the Tuner sub-menu and ticking the box ‘Use these settings for the selected channel only’. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 23... -
Page 26: The Video Compression Sub-Menu
2. Video Compression will adjust the video codec and quality settings for the video you will record to your hard drive. EvolutionTV features a built-in hardware encoding chip with support for several formats: DVD-Compliant MPEG-2: This format enables you to record in full size MPEG-2 thus delivering a video file readable by all DVD players. -
Page 27: The Audio Sub-Menu
5. The audio settings enable you to control the audio input of EvolutionTV. The Device list let’s you select the desired input device, eg. EvolutionTV, the built-in audio or any other compatible USB or FireWire device. If you are capturing via the TV tuner, EvolutionTV and TV Tuner are the correct settings. -
Page 28: The Tv Tuner Sub-Menu
Template’ in the drop-down menu. The selected pre-defined channel list can then be scanned and fine tuned. Note: This will not be required if you already have setup EvolutionTV with the Setup Assistant. The Finetune button at the bottom of the window enables you to modify the frequency of a channel manually. -
Page 29: Channel Templates
Import and Export buttons are located at the bottom of the window. The Channel Templates sub-menu also enables you to create more than one channel layout, an essential feature for users living in border regions. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 27... -
Page 30: The Plugins Menu
Settings’ button. The ‘Export’ function is activated by default. You may want to check this menu with every update of the application, as plug-ins are added. Third party plug-ins can be downloaded from the Miglia site (see the support page). EvolutionTV™ User Guide... -
Page 31: Scheduling A Recording With Evolutiontv
Scheduling a recording with EvolutionTV EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 29... -
Page 32: Schedule A Recording With Evolutiontv
I. Schedule a recording with EvolutionTV 1. Click on View > Show scheduled recordings. 2. In the ‘Scheduled Recordings’ window, click ‘New Recording’ to create a new recording. The Scheduled Recordings window displays the various recordings you have programmed EvolutionTV™ User Guide... - Page 33 You can also select the level of picture clipping for the recoding Click ‘Add record’ when you are finished. In the case of repeated recordings, the application will automatically add an incremental number at the end of the file. EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 31...
- Page 34 4. Your new recording will be added to the ‘Scheduled Recordings’ list (see 2.). Note that EvolutionTV will not wake up your computer from sleep to start a recording. The application needs to be running if you wish to have the recording start automatically.
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Page 35: Ical Synchronisation
EvolutionTV can synchronise your recordings with iCal. Make sure that the iCal plugin is set to import or export recordings, depending on your preference. 1. Export: Once you have created a recording in EvolutionTV , it will appear as a separate calendar item in iCal. -
Page 36: Scheduling A Recording With Titantv
Scheduling a recording with TitanTV EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 34... -
Page 37: Registering With Titantv
Click on the “Sign up” button and follow the onscreen instructions to create an account. II. TitanTV Plug-in Settings TitanTV integration in EvolutionTV is achieved via a plug-in, whose options are accessible via the plug-ins menu. You can change the video input used by the TitanTV plug-in by clicking on ‘Show Settings’. If you receive your TV channels via the TV Tuner, select ‘EvolutionTV:TV Tuner:NTSC’... -
Page 38: Scheduling A Recording
Due to higher security settings in Safari, TitanTV scheduling files will not open automatically in EvolutionTV . When you press the record button on TitanTV, a file with the extension “.tvpi’ will be downloaded to your hard drive. Simply double click on the file to add the recording information in EvolutionTV . -
Page 39: Plug-Ins
EvolutionTV Plug-ins EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 37... -
Page 40: Evolutiontv Sdk
If a plug-in does not have an installer, you will have to proceed to a manual installation. Control-click on the EvolutionTV application and select ‘Show package contents”. Navigate to Contents > PlugIns and drop the plug-in in the folder. Then restart EvolutionTV . EvolutionTV™ User Guide... -
Page 41: Using The Plug-Ins
To access a plug-in, highlight a finished recording and select Post-Process Movie. A drop down menu will give you access to the installed plug-ins. Note: the recording must have been completed before you can use a plug-in. Plug-in drop down menu Detail Window EvolutionTV™ User Guide Page 39... -
Page 42: Current Plug-Ins
EvolutionTV Reveal in Finder: Shows a recorded file in the Finder. EvolutionTV Movie Player: Enables you to play a recorded movie from within EvolutionTV EvolutionTV Movie Opener: Lets you launch a movie file via the Finder. This will most likely open... -
Page 43: License Agreement
AlchemTV™-software you agree to the conditions of the license contract for the use of the EvolutionTV™-software. A special note to Miglia technology ltd or its traders is not necessary. If you do not agree with the conditions of the license contract, do not use the software and immediately return the package against full repayment to the place of purchase. - Page 44 Miglia is liable due to compelling legal regulations based on the producers’ or product liability. 6.2 In the case of Miglia being liable, according to the former para-graph b) for slight negligence, the following applies: Miglia’s liability for indirect damages and damages following a defect and missed profits is excluded.