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  • Page 1 ® dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 2 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What exactly is dLAN?................. . 8 What does the dLAN TV Sat PC offer you? ........... . 8 2 Quick start for Windows ..............
  • Page 4 TV Sat PC Remote control........... . 68 6.6.3 dLAN TV Sat PC Infrared receiver ..........69 6.6.4 dLAN TV Sat PC Power supply .........

  • Page 5: Preface

    After a brief introduction to "dLAN" basics and a brief overview of the function and features of the dLAN TV Sat PC in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 will describe the quick start in a standard environment. Chapter 3 will then show you in detail how to set up and operate the dLAN adapter successfully.

  • Page 6: Devolo On The Internet

    Internet You can also rely on devolo for service and support after purchasing one of our products. For example, our website not only contains extensive documentation, but also software and firmware updates. Be sure to visit www.devolo.com reg- ularly.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Video signals in the HD standard and audio signals in digital CD quality can be quickly and easily distributed everywhere in the house this way. With dLAN adapters, you can turn all of your computers into a TV or radio in no time at all! devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 8: What Exactly Is Dlan

    The data is encrypted to prevent easy interception by third parties. What does the dLAN TV Sat PC offer you? The devolo dLAN TV Sat PC is a digital satellite receiver that uses the DVB-S2 standard and transmits the received audio and video signals over the network to a connected computer.
  • Page 9 Ensure that the components of the dLAN TV Sat PC are used according to their intended use in order to prevent damage to these or other devices. The intended use of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner tuner is to receive DVB-S/S2 satellite signals and transmit them to the connected network.
  • Page 10 Introduction devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 11: Quick Start For Windows

    Quick start for Windows Quick start for Windows Follow the steps listed below to quickly set up the devolo dLAN TV Sat PC in the following standard environment: Satellite antenna with an LNB, pointed to Astra 19.2° East Connection via the power grid with the dLAN TV Sat Tuner and a devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy adapter (dLAN default password "HomePlugAV").
  • Page 12 This may take a long time. Confirm all further steps with Next. In the last step, close the installation wizard. That's it! You should now be able to receive several hundred television channels on your computer. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 13: Initial Use

    Please ensure that the contents of the package are complete before proceeding with the installation of your adapter: The following items should be present: dLAN TV Sat PC, dLAN TV Sat Tuner (with mains adapter) Installation material for dLAN TV Sat Tuner...

  • Page 14: System Requirements (Pc)

    Connect (red): illuminated if a connection exists between a computer and the dLAN TV Sat PC. LAN connection (yellow): illuminated if a connection to the network exists. LAN connection (green): flashes when data are being transferred in the LAN. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 15 Orange: the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming. Red: the network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access. Ethernet (flashes when data is being transmitted): A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet network exists. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 16: Connections And Buttons

    Then, check whether a connection is possible from your computer to the dLAN TV Sat Tuner, for example by first installing the devolo software on the computer, creating the local network on the computer and then checking whether the Connect light is illuminated on the dLAN TV Sat Tuner when you start the corresponding TV and radio software.

  • Page 17: Connection To The Network

    You can connect the computer to the tuner of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner directly using an Ethernet crossover cable. Ensure that the network cable used has crossover contacts, as otherwise no con- nection will be established. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 18: Connection To The Satellite Antenna

    If the dLAN TV Sat Tuner is visible from one of the computers connected via LAN in the devolo Informer program, a connection is possible. It may still be necessary to assign a shared dLAN password for the physically connected dLAN adapters using the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard.

  • Page 19: Connection To The Power Grid

    3.4.3 Connection to the power grid To connect the dLAN TV Sat PC to the power grid, plug the power supply into an available power outlet and plug the DC connector into the DC IN 12V 1.5A input on the tuner. Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted in the outlet.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Remote Control In Windows

    The product CD accompanying the dLAN TV Sat PC includes various software components for operating the adapter under Windows: The devolo dLAN TV Sat PC software includes drivers and rules for support- ing the adapter in the Windows operating system.
  • Page 21 We recommend a full installation of all applications. If you want to use two devolo dLAN TV Sat PC units in your network, you can specify this in the next step. In this case, two receivers are available in CyberLink TV Enhance, for example for watching television on one channel while recording a program on the other.

  • Page 22: Mac Os X

    Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.4.11 Tiger or higher). Using Elgato EyeTV lite, you can receive television and radio programs on your computer that the dLAN TV Sat PC transmits over the network from the satellite antenna.

  • Page 23: Linux

    Try using a different power outlet. The Power LED on the tuner is not illuminated. Check the connection of the tuner and the power supply. Check to ensure that the Power LED of the power supply is illuminated. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 24 Check whether the driver software is installed on the computer. Check whether a firewall (on the local computer or on the network) is block- ing a connection to the dLAN TV Sat Tuner. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 25 If this control lamp is illuminated in orange or red, the throughput level in the dLAN is not sufficient. Test the throughput (e.g. using devolo Informer). For interference-free reception of a DVB-S2 channel, the throughput should be at least 16 Mbps.
  • Page 26 Check whether when you press a key on the remote control, both the red LED on the remote control and the red LED on the front panel of the receiver are illuminated. Position the receiver so that it is within clear view of the remote control. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 27: Configuration

    Configuration Connection to the dLAN If the dLAN TV Sat PC is connected to the dLAN network via a corresponding adapter, the network is usually encrypted so that it can communicate with other devolo dLAN adapters of the same type. You have to define your own encryption only if using your own password in a dLAN network.

  • Page 28: The Devolo Informer And Dlan Tv Sat Pc

    You may also specify whether information on the performance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo here. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes.

  • Page 29: Security In The Dlan Network

    When video transmission is in progress, the overview window shows the entry Streaming video to this computer or Streaming video to 172.25.11.220 depending on whether the dLAN TV Sat PC is connected locally or remotely in the network. Security in the dLAN network Data communication via the household power grid is encrypted to ensure the privacy of your dLAN network.

  • Page 30: Dlan 200 Av Network Encryption At The Touch Of A Button

    200 AV network with a randomly generated pass- word. The encryption button of the dLAN TV Sat PC is on the power supply. Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode. The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible net-...

  • Page 31: Encrypting The Dlan 200 Av Network With The Dlan Configuration Wizard

    If you use a dLAN adapter without an encryption button in your network, you have to use the Configuration Wizard to set up encrypted data transmission. After successfully installing the devolo software, you can launch the dLAN Con- figuration Wizard in the Start...
  • Page 32 After setting up the local dLAN adapter, you can, if you want, assign the dLAN password selected in Step 2 to other dLAN devices in your network in order to form a closed dLAN network. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Cyberlink Tv Enhance

    Setting up CyberLink TV Enhance You can configure the various settings of CyberLink TV Enhance using the fol- lowing dialogues: devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 34: The Setup Wizard

    Recorded TV. Alter- natively, you can select your own target folder. Channel scan: The devolo dLAN TV Sat PC is displayed as DVB-S TV device 1 (dLAN TV Sat (Tuner)). You can now scan for channels by clicking the corresponding button. Alternatively, you can do this later using the settings menu.

  • Page 35: Scan Channels

    A corresponding security prompt appears warning you of this. Depending on the number and type of selected satellites, the search for chan- nels can take a long time. Please wait until the process has finished completely. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 36: Signal Settings

    Because the audio signal is transmitted along with the picture as a data stream from the dLAN TV Sat PC to CyberLink TV Enhance, the sound of the receiver can be received via the option TV Tuner Audio only.
  • Page 37 While doing so, you can use the nav- igation buttons in the quick menu of the application or on the devolo remote control to navigate forward and back within the buffered program. You can ena- ble or disable this function using the corresponding Timeshifting option.
  • Page 38 Configuration lite configurations your dLAN TV Sat PC is to take into account when searching for channels. The list of available satellites depends primarily on the selection of your location using the Region option in the Signal settings. Manage Channels Using the Manage Channels function, you can move, sort or rename the TV and radio stations you have found during a search for channels.
  • Page 39 You can change the position of a channel in the list by selecting Move. Using the arrow keys of the computer keyboard or on the devolo remote control, determine the new position in the list of channels and press the Enter or OK key.

  • Page 40: Recording Settings

    In the Recording Settings, you can define various options for recording programs with CyberLink TV Enhance. Recording Quality When the devolo dLAN TV Sat PC is selected, all programs are always recorded in the optimal recording quality. Therefore, this setting cannot be changed. Recording Destination By default, recordings are stored in this folder: Documents and Settings <User Name>...

  • Page 41: Guide Settings

    Signal Type When the dLAN TV Sat PC is selected as the satellite receiver, the only signal type available is DVB-S. This information is important when using the DVB-SI signal as the EPG source.

  • Page 42: Display & Audio Settings

    From the provider tvtv: Commercial service provider tvtv provides its own detailed program information via the Internet. Your dLAN TV Sat PC includes a three-month trial subscription to this service. If you want to continue using it after the trial, you can obtain a paid subscription.
  • Page 43 16:9 programs. Because the entire vertical screen area is being used, portions of the picture on the left and right necessarily have to be cropped. If you have devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 44 16:9, the only available option is Let- terbox. Colour Profile When the dLAN TV Sat PC is selected, an original colour profile is always set, and thus this option cannot be changed. Speaker Environment In the Speaker environment option, set the number of speakers connected to your computer (for example, 2 speakers=stereo, 6 speakers=5.1 environment,...

  • Page 45: Cyberlink Tv Enhance

    A teletext decoder (only for television) A snapshot function (only for television) 5.1.1 The main screen After you start CyberLink TV Enhance, the main screen is displayed with the cur- rent TV picture or a default picture for the radio. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 46 The right side shows the current time and a symbol for the current operating mode (e.g. a green triangle for playback). devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 47: The Menu Screen

    Clicking the Menu button and selecting the Menu entry from the context menu with the mouse or activating the button of the same name on devolo remote control calls up the menu screen. Using buttons on the left side of the screen you can reach the other functions of CyberLink TV Enhance, such as the digital video recorder or the program guide.

  • Page 48: The Settings Screen

    A DVB-S radio broadcast is like a DVB-S TV program without a pic- ture. Accordingly, functions like subtitle, snapshot or teletext are also not avail- able for satellite radio broadcasts. All other functions, like time-shifted listening, devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Window Display

    (a satellite antenna for radio in TV mode and a TV for the corresponding mode in radio mode). Alternatively, you can also click the Menu button or use the devolo remote control. 5.2.2...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Audio Output

    Click the Subtitle button and then select one of the available languages. Alternatively, you can also click the Menu button in the quick menu or press the button of the same name on the devolo remote control and select the Subtitles item from the context menu displayed.
  • Page 51 You can use the four navigation buttons in the quick menu, which are also found on the devolo remote control, to fast-forward and rewind within the portion of the current broadcast that CyberLink TV Enhance has buffered, but also to jump to the beginning or the end (=to the real-time playback).

  • Page 52: Selecting Programs

    You can use the Menu button in the quick menu or on the devolo remote control to call up a context menu where you can select the Channel List.
  • Page 53 You can enter a keyword to search for a program or reuse a keyword from the list of last-used terms. To enter a new keyword, an on-screen keyboard appears, which can also be operated using the devolo remote control. Alternatively, you can of course also use the computer keyboard. After you confirm your entry with Enter, CyberLink TV Enhance shows all broadcasts that match your search term.

  • Page 54: The Program Guide (Epg)

    In the program guide, CyberLink TV Enhance displays the various stations in a column and the programs for each in rows. The width of the respective shows indicates their length. You can use the mouse, computer keyboard or devolo remote control to navigate vertically (between the stations) and horizontally (between the shows).

  • Page 55: Calling Up Teletext

    The first time a teletext is called up for a channel after starting CyberLink TV Enhance, the overview page with the number 100 is called up. This generally provides brief information about the current TV program, along with other head- lines. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 56: Taking A Snapshot

    TV or teletext image and save it to your hard drive. To do so, use the cor- responding button in the quick menu or on the devolo remote control. The snap- shots are saved in the Documents and Settings <User Name>...

  • Page 57: Spontaneous Recording

    Alternatively, you can specifically pre-program recordings via Menu Menu Schedule. To do so, first use the quick menu or the devolo remote control to switch to the desired mode (TV or radio). Then call up the schedule overview. If any recordings have been scheduled already, they are displayed to the right. You can use the corresponding button at the left edge of the screen to sort this list either by channel or by date.

  • Page 58: Playing Back Recordings

    You can use the two buttons on the left side to look at the list view by files, channels or categories and sort them by name or recording date. devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 59 CyberLink TV Enhance By clicking or selecting a recording with the devolo remote control, you can select whether you want to watch it from the beginning (Play Video), continue viewing from the last point of time (Resume) or delete the recording (Delete).
  • Page 60 CyberLink TV Enhance devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    TV Sat PC...

  • Page 62: Dlan Bandwidth Optimisation

    Avoid extension strips. This may impair the transmission of the dLAN TV Sat PC signal. Free wall outlets are preferable. Also position the adapter away from your computer, as it may interfere with the adapter’s operation.

  • Page 63: The Devolo Remote Control

    Appendix The devolo remote control The following is a brief explanation of the buttons on the devolo remote control (always moving from left to right): Transmit LED (red), Start/exit CyberLink TV Enhance TV/radio toggle switch, Start/stop recorded programs, Help for Cy-...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Appendix The devolo remote control is Windows compatible. For operation in Mac OS X, you can use the Apple Remote control. When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct. Using the bat- teries incorrectly can damage the remote control.
  • Page 65 Voltage supply AC 100 to 240 V; 50 to 60 Hz Temperature Storage: -25°C to 70°C Operation: 0°C to 40°C Weight 148 g Dimensions 80 x 65 x 75 mm (height x width x depth) devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 66: Disposal Of

    In Germany, the German Battery Ordinance prohibits batteries and rechargeable batteries from being disposed of with household waste. Instead, you can return these at no charge at your municipal collection point or at the retailer (e. g. supermarket, specialist shop). devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 67: Charlottenburger Allee

    EN 55020:2007 Immunity requirements: Emissionsanforderungen: EN 55022:2006 (Class B) EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 Emission requirements: Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 29. Juli 2009 Heiko Harbers Aachen, 29 July 2009 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 68: Dlan Tv Sat Pc Remote Control

    Appendix 6.6.2 dLAN TV Sat PC Remote control KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 Manufacturer: 52070 Aachen Produkt: devolo Remote Control Product: Typnummer: MT 2181 Type number: Richtlinie: EMV 2004/108/EG Directive: EMC 2004/108/EC Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der...

  • Page 69: Dlan Tv Sat Pc Infrared Receiver

    Appendix 6.6.3 dLAN TV Sat PC Infrared receiver KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 Manufacturer: 52070 Aachen Produkt: devolo Infrared receiver Product: Typnummer: MT 69727 Type number: Richtlinie: EMV 2004/108/EG Directive: EMC 2004/108/EC Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der...

  • Page 70: Dlan Tv Sat Pc Power Supply

    Appendix 6.6.4 dLAN TV Sat PC Power supply KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 Manufacturer: 52070 Aachen ® ® ® ® Produkt: devolo dLAN Power supply 200-18 Product: Typnummer: MT 2117 Type number: Verwendungszweck: PLC zu Ethernet Adapter und Netzteil...

  • Page 71: Dlan 200 Aveasy

    Expert Opinion vom Competent Body EMV Emission requirements: and Expert Opinion by Competent Body EMC Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 10. Mai 2007 Heiko Harbers Aachen, 10 May 2007 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...

  • Page 72: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 73 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli- gence.
  • Page 74 Factory default settings 32 Informer 27 Initial use 13 Installation 13 IP address 28 Linux (Ubuntu) 23 Mac OS X 22 Net mask 28 Network 14 Network password 27, 31 Operation 14 Power grid 19 devolo dLAN TV Sat PC...
  • Page 75 TV Sat PC...

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