1. inTrodUcTion Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Analog TV ® Stick, Model 176668. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Analog TV Stick brings analog television to your notebook or desktop computer, allowing you to schedule and record television programs directly onto hard drives for replay or transfer to Cds and portable media devices.
2. inSTAllATion There are two options for installation: automatic and manual. Insert the software/ driver Cd, choose “scan the Cd” and double-click “PeN TV\setup.exe.” The software is now ready for installation. NOTE: Install the software before updating your files. to remove the software, go to “Add and delete program” on the control panel.
3. operATion USer fUncTionS The user interface functions are defined below. NOTE: Functions listed with an asterisk (*) are not featured on this product. 1. Record 1 1. exit 20. * Shift video source 2. Play 12. Channel up 21. open recorded file 3.
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Click “Auto Scan” to automatically scan all the channels available in your area. NOTE: The volume is muted during a channel scan. To rename a channel: 1. Click on a channel to highlight it. 2. Right-click to enable the name change. 3.
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The recording size can be from 352 x 240 to 720 x 480 (NTSC) or 352 x 288 to 720 x 576 (PAL). Keep in mind that larger audio and video bit rates use more disk space, but provide better audio and video quality.
recording & plAyBAck This device supports MPEG- 1 and MPEG-2 formats. To record while watching a TV program, click on the “Record” button (see Page 5). To stop recording, click on “Record” again. Name the file or default save. The status panel will show real-time recording information (and will shield some information).
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With the Add Task screen displayed, you have the following options. Task name: Asks that you enter an identifying name for the recording. Mode: lets you select “Record” or “Watch Only.” Video input: Gives you the option of TV Tuner, Composite or S-Video.
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Video Playback To play a recorded file, click on the “Open recorded file” button (see Page 5) to access the file (in whichever folder it was saved to). Double-click on the file, or highlight it and click “Open.” While the file plays, the control panel will display time information and the status of associated playback functions.
Click on the “Time-shift” button to active it (see Page 5). A time monitoring bar will appear, informing you how much of the Time-shift buffer is in use. You can also use your mouse to drag the Time Control Shuttle to jump to a specific time. To exit Time-shift, click on the “Stop”...
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