Input Type

Indicate here whether you receive TV/radio via antenna or cable.

Allow Scrambled Channels

After activating this option, scrambled channels will also be included in the channel list during a channel scan.

Signal Amplifier

If this option is selected, channel signals are strengthened during the channel scan.
Automatically delete invalid channel URLs from storage
When you activate this option, Internet radio stations are automatically deleted from the channel list if the station URL is not longer valid. Note that Internet access is required for this. After you have finished configuring the settings, click the Scan button. You will be taken back to the Scan page, where you can start the channel scan.
System Setup Advanced Channel Settings - Editing Channel Lists After you have performed a channel scan, you have the option of editing existing channel lists, changing individual channels or exporting channel lists from the Pinnacle MediaCenter via the menu option Editor.

Viewing the channel list

In the middle part of the window, the channel list with all the available channels is displayed. This list is sorted according to various criteria (for example, All radio channels, All TV channels). To list the channels from a specific grouping, click the corresponding entry.

Editing a channel

If you would like to edit a channel in the channel list, click that channel. Under Common Channel Information, the station logo (if available) and the channel name are displayed. Under Channel Details, you will find additional channel information, for example, the URL, the frequency or the video standard. When you click the Edit button after selecting a channel, a window appears where you can modify the settings for the selected channel: Note that depending on the channel selected (TV or radio, analog or digital), it is possible that only a few of the settings listed are configurable.

Channel

In this field, you can change the channel number.

Frequency

Here you can change the frequency.

Fine Tuning

Use the fine tuning slider to optimize the reception quality of the channel if necessary.

Country Code

For analog reception, select the TV standard for your area (for example, PAL BG).

Media Type

Indicate here whether you receive the channel via antenna or cable.
URL/link for streaming source
Here you can enter a new link for the audio source for Internet radio stations.

The Media Library

Introduction to the Media Library
Media Types The Media Library displays the contents of the database sorted by media type. Access each media type by clicking on the corresponding tab: Music tab Movies tab Photos tab Categories For each media type, you can toggle between the categories listed on the lefthand side.

Library

Displays all the files in the database.

Last imported

Displays the most recently imported files. For example, if you import 3 CDs in a row, you will only see the tracks from the third CD.

New Media

All the files imported over the past twenty-four hours.

Missing Media

Although the media displayed here exist as entries in the database, the associated files are no longer where they were saved originally. They can no longer be found because they have been either accidentally deleted, moved or renamed. These entries are marked in the left column of the Media Library with the corresponding icon.
Pinnacle MediaManager The Pinnacle MediaManager automatically looks for missing media at certain time intervals. You can set the time interval via the File under Settings. If you want to do a manual search, select Find missing media from the Shortcut menu or via the Tools menu. You can access the Shortcuts menu by right clicking the entry you want in the Media Library list. From here, you can use the Repair missing media function to browse for missing files or you can "repair" broken links by entering the new file location or file name.
Modified Media (applies only to music file)
If you use a different software program to modify the ID3 tags of your music files, the data no longer corresponds to the values in the Pinnacle Media Manager database. This situation is automatically detected in a way similar to Missing Media. The entries are marked in the left column with the corresponding icon. You can now enter new values for the ID3 tags via the function area Organize. Or you can also update the database by reading the values of the modified ID3 tags from the file. To do this, select the entries, right click and then select Update values from file in the Shortcut menu.

Pinnacle MediaManager Previous Click this button to play back the previous file in the playlist. Next Click this button to play back the next file in the playlist. Shuffle The music, video or photo files will be played/displayed in random order. Repeat If you click this button while a playlist is being played, the list will be played back over and over until you deactivate the feature by clicking the button again. Video Format While playing a movie, you can click this button to select the video format (standard 4:3, letterbox or widescreen 16:9. Note that a tooltip field will appear when you place the cursor over this button. The video format you select for a movie will be saved in the database you won't have to reset it the next time you watch the movie. Progress Bar This slider indicates by its position how much of the current audio or movie file you have heard or seen. You can also move back and forth to anywhere in the file by dragging the slider with your mouse. Time Display This shows you how long the audio or video file has been playing. Volume Control Located on the right-hand side of the screen section, this slider can be dragged up and down with the mouse to set the volume. Mute Click this button to turn the sound on and off.

Importing Media Files

Introduction to the Import Tab
You will see the following window if you select the Import tab in the Tools section:
You can import media files to the MediaManager Database from the following sources: Folder: From a folder on your PC. Files: One or more files from a selected folder. Drives: From any drive on your PC. Audio CD: From the audio CDs that you wish to archive in the MediaManager Database. Digital camera: Photos taken with your digital camera. Watch folder: From a watch folder on your PC. Rhapsody playlists: Download Rhapsody playlists onto your PC. Due to licensing restrictions, this function is not available in every version of the Pinnacle MediaManager. In the tab for a particular media type in the Media Library, you can see the imported files in the Last imported category and in other categories. Right-click the list and select the Display in Explorer option from the pop-up menu in order to open the folder on your PC hard drive where the files are stored. The following sections explain the features for the individual categories in more detail.

Import - Folder

You will see the following window if you select the Folder category in the Import tab in the Tools section:
Folder Click the Browse button to select which folder on your computer you want to import media files from. Once you have found the folder, click the Open button. The folder and the number of files selected will be displayed above the progress bar. Scan Subfolders If you activate this checkbox, the application will import any files it finds in the subfolders. If you are importing photos, the names of the subfolders will also be imported as photoalbum names. Movie titles act as names for collections. If a movie consists of several files, these files will be grouped together in a collection. Start When you are finished with your settings, click the Start button. The progress bar will display 100% when the import is complete. You will also be told how many files were imported and how many, if any, were rejected because their format wasn't supported or they were already listed in the database. All imported files will be displayed in the Media Library in the bottom half of the window, listed by media type and category.

Exporting Media Files

Introduction to the Export Tab
You will see the following window when you select the Export tab in the Tools section:
In this section, you can export copies of media files from your MediaManager playlists to a: New folder on your hard drive M3U playlist CD burner or DVD burner The following sections explain the features for the individual categories in more detail.

Exporting to a Folder

You will see the following window when you select the Folder category under the Export tab in the Tools section:
In this section, you can export the items in a playlist to a new folder on your hard drive. The export will create copies of the media files. Playlist Select a playlist from the drop-down menu. Folder Use the Browse button to the right to select the folder you want the playlist to be exported to. Create subfolders Activate this checkbox to have subfolders created based on the sort criteria of the original files (e.g., artist, album, photo album). If a particular file does not have all the tags, this option will create a subfolder called Unknown. Note: this option is not active when you export video playlists.
Pinnacle MediaManager Create M3U playlist If this checkbox is activated, you will both export the selected playlist to a folder and create an M3U-compatible playlist. Start When you are finished with your settings, click the Start button. The progress bar will display 100% once all the files have been exported. You will also be told how many files were exported.
Exporting to an M3U Playlist
You will see the following window when you select the Playlist category under the Export tab in the Tools section:
In this section, you can export a MediaManager playlist to an M3U playlist. The playlist will contain references to the actual location where your media files are stored. Playlist Select the playlist you want to export from the drop-down menu. File Use the Browse button to the right to select the file you want exported to the selected playlist. Then enter the name you want to give to the file. Start When you are finished with your settings, click the Start button.

Exporting to a Burner

You will see the following window when you select the Burner category under the Export tab in the Tools section:

If you have opened the Pinnacle MediaCenter in normal size and there is no preview or information window in the current menu (for example, the main screen in the remote view) (1), you can switch between the normal-sized Pinnacle MediaCenter window and full screen (2) by pressing the Full Screen button on your remote control.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Pressing the "Full Screen" Remote Control Button for a Full Screen Window with Preview or Information Window
If you have opened the Pinnacle MediaCenter in full screen and the menu displayed contains a preview or information window (for example, the TV menu in the remote view) (1), you can switch between the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in full screen and the preview/information window in full screen (2) by pressing the Full Screen button on your remote control.
Pressing the "Full Screen" Remote Control Button for a Normal-Sized Window with Preview or Information Window
Pinnacle MediaCenter If you have opened the Pinnacle MediaCenter in normal size and the menu displayed contains a preview or information window (for example, the TV menu in the remote view) (1), you can display the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in full screen (2) by pressing the Full Screen button on your remote control. If you press the Full Screen button again, only the preview/information window is displayed in full screen (3). If you press the Full Screen button a third time, you are taken back to the original window, that is, the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in normal size (1).
Clicking the Mouse in a Normal-Sized Window with Preview or Information Window
If you have opened the Pinnacle MediaCenter in normal size and the menu displayed contains a preview or information window (for example, the TV menu in the remote view) (1), double-clicking will only display the preview/information window in normal size (2).
Pinnacle MediaCenter If you double-click again, you are taken back to the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in normal size (1). If you have opened the Pinnacle MediaCenter in normal size and the menu displayed contains a preview or information window (for example, the TV menu in the remote view) (1), you can display the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in full screen (4) by clicking the Maximize button in the upper control bar or double-clicking the upper control bar. If only the TV window is displayed in normal size (2), you can enlarged it to full screen by clicking the Maximize button in the upper control bar or doubleclicking the upper control bar (3). If you double-click again or click the Minimize button, the TV window returns to normal size (2). If you double-click the TV window in full screen (3), you display the entire Pinnacle MediaCenter window in full screen (4). If you double-click again, the TV window appears again in full screen (3). If you click the Minimize button or double-click the upper control bar when the Pinnacle MediaCenter is in full screen (4), the Pinnacle MediaCenter window will switch to the original normal size (1).

Scheduled recordings

If you want to change or delete previously scheduled recordings, select the Scheduled recordings menu option and confirm your selection. The following window now appears:
All of your scheduled recordings are displayed here. If you want to change a recording, select it and confirm your selection. In the window that now appears, you can edit or delete the scheduled recording.
Changing scheduled recordings
If you want to edit the scheduled recording (for example, change the recording time or the date), select Edit and confirm your selection. The settings for this recording are now displayed and you can edit them.
Deleting scheduled recordings
If you want to delete the scheduled recording, select Delete and confirm your selection. The recording settings are deleted, and the recording will not take place.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Recorded TV When you select Recorded TV in the TV menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you see all the currently available recordings including information about the channel, the recording date, and the recording time. Addition information for each selected recording is located in the information window on the lower edge of the screen. You can now either play back a recording or delete it. Select the recorded program and confirm your selection.

Playing Back a Recording

In the window that now appears, you can play back the recording you want by selecting and confirming the Play button or by pressing the Play button on your remote control.

Deleting Recordings

You can delete a previously selected recording by selecting the Delete button and confirming it.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Timeshift The Pinnacle MediaCenter timeshift function lets you conveniently watch the current TV show in timeshift mode. Irritating interruptions when watching TV are now a thing of the past. With just the push of a button, you can interrupt the current TV show and go back to watching it later at any time. In the meantime, the rest of the TV program is automatically recorded to a temporary area on your computer. Note that the size of the temporary area determines the amount of the material that can be recorded (for more information about the size of the temporary area, refer to chapter Advanced Settings). All you need to do to resume watching the program from the point you stopped is to press a button, and the recording is played. At the same time, the current program continues to be recorded in the background so that you don't miss a minute of the show. This lets you fast forward and rewind the timeshifted show in quick motion while it is still being recorded, as well as skip over certain parts (for example, commercials) or repeat parts (for example, the deciding touchdown in a football game) or switch back to live TV.

Movies Menu

Movie Menu Overview If you select Movies in the Pinnacle MediaCenter main screen, the following window appears:
The individual menu options give you access to the following functions: New Movies: Use this menu to watch to all the movies you have recently imported. Genre and Playlists: Use these menu options to watch a movie assigned to a specific playlist or a specific genre in the Pinnacle MediaManager. All Movies: Select this menu option when you want to list all the movies in the database or play one or more movies from the database. Browse: This menu option lets you browse your dard disk for video files and play them. CD/DVD: Here, you can play movies from CD or DVD. The individual Movie menu functions are explained in detail in the following sections.

Movie Playback

To play all the movies in a category, select a specific movie from the category or the entire category and press the Play button on your remote control. To play a single movie, select it and confirm your selection.
During playback, you can use the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons on your remote control to access a specific location within a chapter.
Previous Track / Next Track
Use the Previous Track/Next Track buttons to jump to the beginning of the current movies or jump to the next movie.
Press the Pause button on your remote control to pause the movie. Continue the movies by pressing the Pause button again or the Play button.
Use the Stop button to end the movie at any time. This also takes you back to the previous menu.
To regulate the volume, use the Volume +/- buttons on your remote control. Press the Mute on/off button to turn the sound off. Turn it back on by pressing the button again.
Each menu has a shuffle function: Press the A button on your remote control to activate shuffle mode. Now all of the movies you have chosen in the current category (for example, in a playlist or a genre) are played back in random order. Press the A button again to deactivate the function and play the movies in a set sequence again.
The Repeat function is available in each menu: Press the B button on your remote control to activate repeat mode. Now all the movies in the selected category will be played repeatedly. Press the B button on your remote control to deactivate repeat mode. Now the movies will only be played once each.
In every menu option in the Movie menu, an information window for the movie currently being shown or a graphic is displayed so that you won't miss a single scene of the movie. For more information about switching between the information window and full screen mode, refer to the chapter "Pinnacle MediaCenter Window Formats".

On Screen Displays

You can configure detailed settings affecting the behavior of the On Screen Displays in the Settings menu. When the movie is being shown in full screen mode, the title of the movie is displayed at the beginning of the movie on the lower edge of the image. This OSD disappears after a few seconds. If you press the ? or Info button (depending on the remote control) while playing the movies in full screen mode, an On Screen Display appears with the following information: Volume display Title of the previous as well as of the next movie or chapter The current time and date Index of the position of the current movie in its category Name of the DVD and of the chapter or movie The display of the time status of the current DVD or file If you have not set the OSD to disappear automatically in the Settings menu, the OSD disappears again when you press the ?/Info button again.
Pinnacle MediaCenter New Movies When you select New Movies from the Movie menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you see a list of all the newly imported movies in alphabetical order.
Playing Back All the New Movies
To playback all the new movies, select All New Movies and confirm your selection or press the Play button. When you select a single movie and press the Play button on your remote control, all the newly imported movies are played, beginning with the movie you selected.
Playing Back Individual New Movies
When you select a movie and confirm, only that movie will be played.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Genre When you select Genre in the Movie menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, all the movie genres created in the Pinnacle MediaManager are displayed in alphabetical order (for example, Action, Documentary, and Comedy).
Playing Back All the Movies in a Genre
If you want to play all the movies assigned to a certain genre, select the corresponding genre and press the Play button on your remote control. When you select a genre and confirm your selection, all the movies assigned to this genre are displayed. After you select a single movie and press the Play button on your remote control, all the movies in the genre are played, beginning with the selected movie.
Playing Back Specific Movies in a Genre
If you want to play all the movies in the database that are assigned to a certain genre, select the genre and confirm your selection. These movies are then listed on the right side of the window. To play a specific movie, select it and confirm your selection.

Pinnacle MediaCenter Playlists When you select Playlists in the Movie menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you can choose from the following categories: My Playlists: This category lists all the movie playlists created in the Pinnacle MediaManager. Top rated: Here are all the movies that you have given top ratings to in the Pinnacle MediaManager. Most played: This category lists all the movies that have been played often in the past (this list is generated automatically). Least played: This category contains all the movies that are rarely displayed (this list is generated automatically). Not yet played: This category contains a list of all the movies that have not yet been played (this list is generated automatically).
If you want to play all the movies in an entire category, select the category (My Playlists, Top rated, Most played, Least played or Not yet played) and press the Play button on your remote control.
To display all of the movie playlists created in the Pinnacle MediaManager, select the My Playlists category and confirm your selection. This then displays a list of all the available playlists. You now have the following options: If you want to play an entire playlist, select a playlist and press Play. If you select a playlist and confirm you selection, all the movies in the playlist are listed. You can play a single movie by selecting and confirming it. After selecting a movie and pressing the Play button on your remote control, all the movies on the playlist are played, beginning with the movie you selected.
Displaying Specific Movies in a Category
To display individual movies in a category (Top rated, Most played, Least played, Not yet played), select a category and confirm your selection. All the movies in the category are now listed on the right side of the window. If you only want to play one movie, select it and confirm your selection. If you select a movie and press the Play button on your remote control, all the movies in the category are played, beginning with the movie you selected.
Pinnacle MediaCenter All Movies When you select All Movies from the Movie menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you see all of the movies in the database listed in alphabetical order.
Playing Back All the Movies
To play back all the movies, select All Movies and confirm your selection or press the Play button. When you select a single movie and press the Play button on your remote control, all the movies are played, beginning with the movie you selected.
Playing Back Specific Movies
Select and confirm your selection for playing a single movie from the database.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Browsing Your Hard Disk When you select Browse in the Movie menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you can browse your hard disk for video files and play them. The current path is always displayed in the Pinnacle MediaCenter window. The first time you browse for video files on your hard drive, the "My Files" folder will open by default. Select and confirm the Go Up button to go the next higher directory on your hard disk. If you select a specific directory and confirm your selection, the contents of this directory are listed. If you select a specific directory and press the Play button, all the movies in this directory and its subdirectories are played. If you select a single movie and confirm you selection, the movie will be played. When you select a single movie and press the Play button, all the movies in this directory (without subdirectories) are played, beginning with the movie you selected.

In this field, you can set repeat mode to default or not. When repeat mode is on, all the movies in the category you selected (for example, in the playlist or genre) are played back repeatedly. You can activate or deactivate repeat mode at any time in the Movie menu.
You can set whether the movies will start immediately in full screen mode or first in a preview window.
You can set the language for your DVD audio playback.
In this field, you can select the language for your DVD subtitles.
You can set the language for your DVD menu.

Aspect ratio

In this area, you can choose between various window formats.

Display titles

Enter whether you want an On Screen Display of the title of the current movie while the movie is running or not.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Photo Settings When you select Photos from the Settings menu, the following window appears:
Use this window to configure various photo settings:
In this field, you can set shuffle mode to default or not. When shuffle mode is on, all the photos in the category you selected (for example, in the playlist or genre) are displayed in random order. You can activate or deactivate shuffle mode at any time in the Photo menu.
In this field, you can set repeat mode to default or not. When repeat mode is on, all the photos in the selected category (for example, the playlist or album) are played repeatedly. You can activate or deactivate repeat mode at any time in the Photo menu.
Here you can set whether the photos will be displayed directly in full screen mode or first in a preview window.

Display captions

Enter whether to have an On Screen Display of the title of the current photo or not.
Here you can set how the photos are to be displayed and hidden.
Set the length of time each photo is displayed during a slideshow.

Music playlist

You can access the music playlists created in the Pinnacle MediaManager to select background music for your photo presentation.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Capture Settings When you select Capture from the Settings menu, the following window appears:
On the right side of the window, you can configure various settings for capture input:

TV Tuner 1

In this field, you can select a TV tuner as the standard feed.

Composite 1

Here you can select a composite video feed as the standard feed.

S-Video 1

Here you can select an S-video feed as the standard feed.

TV Tuner 2

If you have a second TV tuner, you can select it as the standard feed.

Composite 2

If you have a second composite video feed, you can select it as the standard feed.

S-Video 2

If you have a second S-video feed, you can select it as the standard feed.
PC View (optimized for operation with a mouse)
The Pinnacle MediaCenter PC view is optimized for use with a mouse. While you are sitting at your desk doing other things on your PC, you can access your personal media directly with the mouse.To help you with this, you can seemlessly adjust the Pinnacle MediaCenter window in the PC view to any size you want and move it anywhere you find most convenient. The control bars can be configured in such a way that they are only displayed if necessary so only the minimum amount of screen space for media playback is used. Control Bars To operate the Pinnacle MediaCenter in the PC view, you have two control bars, one at the top and one at the bottom of the Pinnacle MediaCenter window. For more information, refer to the chapter "General Operating Controls". Size of the Pinnacle MediaCenter Window in the PC view The size of the Pinnacle MediaCenter window in the PC view can adjusted to any size you want. To do this, left-click and hold the mouse button down on the corner of the Pinnacle MediaCenter window and then drag the corner until the window is the size you want. If the window exceeds normal size, the control bars can no longer be displayed. You can resize the Pinnacle MediaCenter window by either dragging the corner with your mouse to enlarge it or double-clicking the window with your mouse. This automatically sets the Pinnacle MediaCenter to normal size and the control bars can again be displayed. Positioning the Pinnacle MediaCenter Window in the PC View To position the Pinnacle MediaCenter window in the PC view to the area on your screen you want, left-click in the top or bottom control bar and move the window while holding down the mouse button.

Minimize to the task bar

After clicking this button, the most important control bar buttons are made available in the task bar:
When you move your mouse over the "P" icon, the currently set TV channel is displayed as a Tooltip.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Clicking the "Volume" icon displays a slider which you can use to adjust the volume or mute the soundtrack. button in the task bar to move the control bars back to their Click the original location.
Open the bottom control bar
Clicking this button opens the bottom control bar.
Pinnacle MediaCenter Opened Bottom Control Bar If you click the button while watching TV, the bottom control bar opens:
The following additional functions are now available:
These buttons can only be selected if a timeshift recording is currently running. Clicking the Back button starts the playback of the timeshift recording from the beginning.
This button is only available if a recording is currently being made or you are in timeshift mode. You can then end the currently running recording by clicking Stop.
If you click this button, the TV program currently playing is recorded and saved in the directory previously indicated in "Advanced Settings". The file name is automatically created from the date, time, channel name, and any available EPG information. The recording can be paused by clicking the Record button again or by clicking the Stop button.
If a timeshift recording is not currently taking place, you can start a timeshift recording by clicking the Play/Pause button. During a timeshift recording, playback of the timeshift recording is paused by clicking the Play/Pause button. Click the button again to continue the recording.

Rewind/Fast forward

These buttons are only available if a timeshift recording is currently running. Clicking the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons allows you to move back and forth within the timeshift recording. If you click once, the recording runs at double speed. If you click twice, the recording runs at quadruple speed. Three clicks results in 8x speed, and four clicks in 16x speed. One more click lets the recording run at normal speed again. To pause rewind/fast forward, click the corresponding button until the recording plays at normal speed or click the Play/Pause button.
Previous Track/Next Track
These buttons are only available if a timeshift recording is currently running. With the Previous Track and Next Track buttons, you can jump back and forth in the timeshift recording within a time interval set in the "Advanced Settings".

Glossary

16:9-Format: Also called widescreen. Television format where the width-toheight ratio of the display area is 16:9 instead of 4:3. When broadcast for television, part of the picture is broadcast in black (black bars on top and bottom of the picture) to make it compatible with the traditional 4:3 format. The first line of the TV picture contains additional code that instructs any 16:9 television to enlarge the picture (see also "4:3 format") 4:3 format: This is the traditional television format. The width-to-height ratio of the display area is 4:3.(see also "16:9 format")
Aspect ratio: The width-to-height ratio of one pixel. Some video formats must have this ratio in order to display the picture properly. If the aspect ratio is 1, the pixel will be square. If the aspect ratio is not 1, the pixel will be rectangular. When rectangular pixels are used without adjustment, circles are displayed as ovals. This distortion can be eliminated by factoring in the aspect ratio. (see also "Pixel") AVI: Abbreviation for "Audio Video Interleaved", the standard format for digital video on PCs. (see also "Video for Windows")
BMP: Abbreviation for "BitMaP". Microsoft Windows standard format for pixel graphics.
Client: A system (computer or program) in a network or on the Internet that requests files or services. The system (computer or program) that provides the files or services is called a server. The client can request a data transfer or a print job from the server. CoDec: Acronym for Compressor/Decompressor, compresses (packs) and decompresses (unpacks) image data. Composite Video: The encoding of color and brightness information into a single signal. (see also "S-Video") Content: Content is the information contained in a message or a Web site that does not consist of structures or formats. This term applies to all media, including texts, data and images to audio information and videos.
Data rate: The data rate is also known as the bit rate. The bit rate measures how fast bits of data can be transferred over a medium in a given period of time. This rate is listed in bits per second (bps). DHCP: Abbreviation for "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol". WindowsServer software that assigns an IP address to each computer in a network. (see also "IP Address") Dial-up connection: A dial-up connection is the most common type of consumer Internet connection. A modem connects the computer to the Internet provider's system via the telephone line. The provider's system is normally connected to the Internet via an ISDN line. (see also "Modem" and "ISDN") Digital Television: See also "DVB" or "DTVB". Digital television transmission standard. Describes the transmission of video, audio and additional information as digital data signals. Digital video: Digital video stores information as bits in a file. This differs from the method used by analog storage media such as VCRs. DSL: Short for "Digital Subscriber Line". This technology allows users with DSL modems to download up to 6 Mbps and upload 0.6 Mpbs over short distances of 3 miles or less. DSL connects using copper landlines. DTVB: Abbreviation for "Digital TeleVision Broadcasting". (see also "Digital Television" or "DVB") DVB: Abbreviation for "Digital Video Broadcasting". Transmission standard for digital television. Classified as "DVB-C", "DVB-S", and "DVB-T" depending on the transmission medium. DVB-C: Abbreviation for "Digital Video Broadcasting Cable". Transmission standard for digital television in the cable network. (see also "DVB") DVB-S: Abbreviation for "Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite". Transmission standard for digital television via satellite. (see also "DVB") DVB-T: Abbreviation for "Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial". Transmission standard for digital television via antenna. (see also "DVB") DVD: Short for "Digital Versatile Disc", formerly known as "Digital Video Disc". An optical storage medium with more capacity and bandwidth than a CDROM. DVDs are commonly used for multimedia and data-storage applications.

PAL: Abbreviation for "Phase Alternation Line". Television standard developed in Germany that uses 625 lines and 50 fields per second. This is the main TV standard in Europe. (see also "NTSC", "SECAM", "Field") PCMCIA: Abbreviation for "Personal Computer Memory Card International Association". A PCMCIA card is a lightweight, removable module about the size of a credit card that provides additional functionality to a portable computer. The module may expand existing RAM or hard-drive space or provide network functionality. Peer-to-peer (P2P): Peer-to-peer filesharing sites are Internet forums that offer freely available media files. There are more than 70 such forums online. PHP: The abbreviation PHP officially stands for "Hypertext Preprocessor". PHP is a widely used scripting language designed for general use. It can be embedded in HTML and is ideal for Web applications. PHP is easy to learn, offers excellent database and Internet-Protocol interfaces and supports many additional function libraries. PHP is the ideal development tool for creating dynamic Web content. PIN: Abbreviation for "Personal Identification Number". A PIN is a secret code comprising several digits that identifies a given user. PiP: Abbreviation for "Picture in Picture." Pixel: Also known as a "picture element" or "pel". In a video-recording device (such as a camera) or a playback device (such as a monitor), a pixel is a lightsensitive or light-emitting surface with a specified height and width. When stored electronically, pixels contain brightness and color information for a given image element. The aspect ratio, which also plays a key role in video playback, is stored separately in the files for some data formats. (see also "Aspect ratio") PNG: Abbreviation for Portable Network Graphics. Graphics format for bitmapped images that supports interlacing and offers 24-bit color depth and lossless compression. (see also "Interlace")
RAM: Abbreviation for "Random Access Memory". The main memory of the computer. The RAM temporarily stores data and runs programs at the same time. RGB: Abbreviation for "Red Green Blue". RGB values can be used to define a particular hue. The color is calculated based on the amount of red, blue and green in each pixel. Ripping: Files or parts of files on an audio CD or movie DVD are "read in" and stored on the PC's hard drive, where they can be played back or processed further. ROM: Abbreviation for "Read Only Memory". A memory chip that can be read from, but not written to. Router: Routers, also known as "Intermediate Systems (IS)", are linking elements that interconnect two or more subnetworks. In addition to acting as a bridge, routers can expand the boundaries of a network (number of nodes, physical extension). Routers also control data traffic by not forwarding defective data packets.

PCTV HD Pro Stick

Quick Start Guide
2006 Pinnacle Systems GmbH

41006731

I. Pack Contents
TV tuner stick Portable antenna PCTV Installation CD Remote control Quick Start Guide

USB extender cable

Pinnacle Studio QuickStart CD

A/V input adapter

PCTV HD PRO STICK is a USB tuner stick for analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV reception.

II. Hardware Install

This guide is meant to get you set up and watching TV on your PC in minutes. 1. Connect the PCTV HD Pro Stick hardware to your laptop or desktop PC using a USB 2.0 port. 2. If the Windows hardware wizard appears, cancel out of this screen and continue to the next step.
3. Select your TV connection type from the following options.
Option 1: Antenna (for digital/analog reception)
Connect coaxial cable from your rooftop or the included portable antenna output to your PCTV hardware input (Ant.).
For digital TV (ATSC) reception, you will get the best results if you connect your PCTV to a properly adjusted rooftop antenna using double-shielded coaxial cables and a digital-enabled antenna amplifier. Please contact your local dealer for rooftop / outdoor antennas optimized for digital TV (ATSC) reception. The provided telescopic antenna is designed for digital and analog TV reception in regions with good signal coverage. It is especially suitable for portable outdoor reception. If you want to use the telescopic antenna, please carefully read the following instructions: Fully extend the antenna, position it upright, as high as possible, and near a window. The antenna should not be placed near a cathode ray tube monitor, television or similar equipment as the electromagnetic field of such devices might deteriorate the signal quality. In many cases, mounting the antenna on a big metallic surface (e.g. a metallic cupboard) using its magnetic foot will improve reception. Important note: to avoid possible damage caused by the magnetic field around the antennas feet, ensure that the latter is placed at a sufficient distance from your PCs hard drive and other components that are sensitive to magnetic forces. Please note that the reception of digital TV (ATSC) is dependant on location and may be impaired by steel-reinforced walls as well as tall neighboring buildings. In this type of environment, an amplified external/roof antenna is required. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while en route (e.g. in a car or train). Check on http://www.antennaweb.org for information about ATSC availability in your area.
Option 2: Cable (analog reception)
Connect coaxial cable from your cable jack to your PCTV hardware input (Ant.).
Option 3: Cable or Satellite Set-top Box

Stereo Audio (3.5 mm)

A/V Adapter
S-Video or Compostite Video (RCA)
1. Connect the A/V adapter cable (included) to your PCTV as illustrated above. 2. a) If your set-top box has a free S-Video output, connect the S-Video output with the S-Video input of the A/V adapter cable. b) Or: if your set-top box has a free composite video output (RCA), please connect it to the RCA composite video jack of the adapter cable. 3. Connect the stereo audio outputs of your set-top box with the stereo input (3.5mm headphone jack) of the adapter cable. Alternatively, if your set-top box has no free video and audio outputs, connect its F-connector jack labelled Out to TV or Output (or similar) to the antenna input of your PCTV using a coaxial antenna cable (not included). You will not need the A/V adapter cable for this configuration. This connection type will only work if the set-top box provides an analog TV signal at the Out to TV connector. * Note: If possible, use S-Video to ensure the highest picture quality. When using a set-top box configuration, you will need to use your set-top box remote to control your channel choices through your set-top box.

III. Software Install

1. Insert the PCTV MediaCenter Installation CD-ROM into your PCs CD or DVD drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. When prompted, enter your serial number. You will find your serial number printed on the software CD sleeve or on the actual CD. 3. In the Setup Type Window, we recommend choosing the Full Install option for the complete PCTV experience. 4. Once installation is complete, restart your computer. 5. Please register your software to receive future product updates, 24 hour web support, downloads and exciting Pinnacle offers.

IV. Pinnacle MediaCenter Setup
1. To begin the Pinnacle MediaCenter set-up, simply follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to Check now for the most recent updates when prompted
2. Channel Scan. a.) If you have connected the included telescopic antenna or an outdoor/rooftop antenna to your PCTV (Option 1), please select all devices. b.) If you have hooked your PCTV to your cable jack (Option 2), please uncheck the digital/ATSC tuner. You will not need to do a digital/ATSC channel scan as cable does not carry an ATSC signal.
c.) If you have connected a set-top box via the A/V adapter cable (Option 3), please only select Internet Radio.
3. Click Next to get to the scan settings dialog. In the Input Type drop down menu, please select the antenna type according to your configuration. You can leave the other settings at default. Please press Next to initialize the scan. Note: If you are using an antenna configuration (Option 1) and Pinnacle MediaCenter does not find any digital TV (ATSC) channels, please read the following: a.) Check on http://www.antennaweb.org whether ATSC reception should be possible in your region. b.) Try to improve the signal reception by repositioning or changing the antenna (see II. Option 1). c.) After having finished the Pinnacle MediaCenter set up wizard, repeat the channel scan: double-click the Pinnacle MediaCenter Settings icon on your desktop. Go to TV Channels and press the Scan button. 4. The results of the channel scan will appear in the Available TV Channels list. By dragging and dropping channels to My Favorite TV Channels, you can organise the channels according to your preference. In the My Favorite TV Channels box, you can also sort or rename channels. Double-clicking on a channel name will start the preview of the respective channel.
When using a set-top box configuration (Option 3): once having opened Pinnacle MediaCenter, you will want to click on the Channel Name/Number field to pull up the channel list. Select S-Video or Composite video feed at the bottom of this list.
V. Enjoy your TV application (Pinnacle MediaCenter)

PCTV is an all-in-one entertainment solution for the modern world. Now you can record your favorite shows and watch them anytime you like. Pause and rewind live television with the unique TimeShifting features. Use the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to turn PCTV into your automated personal digital video recorder. Youll even be able to watch your recorded shows away from home on your laptop, DVD player, iPod and PSP. The first time MediaCenter is accessed, you will see the Media Player as shown below. To access your channel list, click on the Channel Name/Number Field. This channel list also provides you with the option of connecting to your S-Video or Composite video channels. - Use the top navigation icons to access other PCTV features. - Use the bottom navigation for TimeShifting controls.
VI. Additional Information
Using the Pinnacle PCTV Remote Control
This reference diagram displays the various functions of the PCTV remote control. For more in-depth information, you can find the Remote Control User Guide by opening your Windows start menu and going to: Pinnacle MediaCenter > Help >Remote Control
Start Page / Menu Sound On/Off Volume + Volume On / Off Channel + Channel -

Input buttons 0-9

Full Screen Rewind Start Recording Stop Playback / Pause Fast Forward Help

Advanced Features

Your MediaCenter software comes with a handy User Guide that will show you how to enrich your PCTV experience by using advanced features. To access this document, open your Windows start menu and go to: Pinnacle MediaCenter > Help >User Guide

Support

Are you in need of further assistance ? Were happy to help you. For 24 hour product support, call 1-650-267-5196 or visit www.pinnaclesys.com/Support. You can also find useful documentation, by opening your Windows start menu and going to: Pinnacle MediaCenter > Help > Service & Support
Pinnacle Studio QuickStart overview
Pinnacle Studio QuickStart allows you to edit your home movies and transfer them to DVD, complete with custom menus and soundtracks. For optimum capture results, please use Pinnacle MediaCenter for capturing (from e.g. your camcorder): click on the Channel Name/Number field to pull up the channel list. Select S-Video or Composite video feed at the bottom of this list. Then press the record button to start capturing. You can then edit the captured file in Pinnacle Studio QuickStart. To install the Pinnacle Studio QuickStart software, insert the CD-ROM into your PCs CD or DVD drive and follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to register your software for product support, exciting downloads, and more. For Studio QuickStart support and documentation, open your Windows start menu and go to Studio QuickStart > Help. If you are in need of further assistance, call our product support line at 1-650-267-5196 or visit us online at www.pinnaclesys.com/StudioQSsupport.

VII. Appendix: Installation for usage with Windows MCE
If you have a PC equipped with Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE) and want to watch and record TV using the Windows Media Center application, please follow these steps (after having installed the hardware as described): 1. Make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates. 2. Make sure a MCE certified DVD player software is installed on your PC. 3. Run the PCTV_MCE2005_Setup.exe installer from the MS MCE2005 folder on the Pinnacle MediaCenter installation CD. 4. Follow the steps of the installation wizard. 5. Please reboot your PC if prompted to do so. 6. Open the Windows Media Center application by double-clicking on the desktop icon (or via Start Programs Media Center). 7. Go to Settings TV Set up TV signal and follow the instructions of the TV configuration wizard. 8. If the automatic TV source selection does not detect your TV signal, please choose manual and select the TV connection type that is appropriate to your configuration. Note: The included remote control is not compatible with MCE; you will need a specific MCE remote control kit (separately available, please check on http://www.pinnaclesys.com).

FCC conformity statement

The FCC declarations of conformity and identical construction for this product can be downloaded from http//www.pinnaclesys.com/compliance.