PCTV MediaCenter 300i Turn your PC into an entertainment center with remote.
Key features Future ready! Offers reception of analog TV via antenna, analog cable TV and digital TV via antenna (DVB-T) all in one product. Best set of TV viewing features for turning your PC into a personal video recorder (PVR): Time shifting, EPG, Teletext, optimized channel scan and channel name recognition. Integrated CD/DVD burning of recorded TV shows, music and videos. Audio CD ripping creates MP3 files that are added directly to media database. Internet radio support DVD and CD playback.
Key Messages DVB-T and Analog combo Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter 300i supports both analog and DVB-T reception. Use this TV tuner board now for analog stereo TV. By the time DVB-T is available in your region, you just switch to digital in Pinnacle MediaCenter. You will enjoy numerous free Digital TV programs in perfect picture and stereo sound quality. Complete hardware and software solution Because Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter solutions include software that has been designed and tested for the included hardware, they offer a perfectly tuned, compatible product combo for the most enjoyable experience possible. Amazing new entertainment experience! Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter turns an ordinary PC into a digital entertainment system which means that you can access all your music, photos, and videos comfortably using a remote control. Its like having a music jukebox, DVD player, PVR, photo slideshow projector all built into your PC. Or connect your graphic and sound card to your TV or stereo. Simple, complete media management solution The Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter also includes a sophisticated media management application, Pinnacle MediaManager that equally supports music, photos, and video files, and integrates features like CD ripping, CD burning, watched folders to provide a complete solution. Turn your PC into a PVR. Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter products include all of the great TV programming and time shifting functions that Pinnacle PCTV products are known for. Use Time Shifting technology to fast forward past commericals, pause the show youre watching and resume viewing where you left off. Target Market A typical Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter user will have a lot of digital photos and MP3s or a lot of movies downloaded from the Internet or captured from his camcorder. He is looking for the ideal, easy way to enjoy his content without sitting down in front of his keyboard. Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter is targeted at tech savvy people who own a PC and who wish to have the advantages of Media Center functions, but prefer transforming their current PC instead of replacing it with a new Microsoft Media Center Edition PC. Pinnacle PCTV MediaCenter range is aimed at people who wish to watch TV on their PCs, record TV programs to their hard drive and organise their media files.
25/50/100 word descriptions 25 words Pinnacle MediaCenter 300i turns any PC into a DVB-T-ready, all-in-one entertainment centre, thanks to its analogue/digital internal TV tuner card, easy-to-use software and remote control. 50 words Pinnacle MediaCenter 300i turns any PC into a DVB-T-ready, all-in-one entertainment centre, thanks to its analogue/digital internal TV tuner card, easy-to-use software and remote control. Manage all your media files and enjoy remote control access all kinds of digital entertainment: analogue and digital TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), internet radio, movies, picture, music and video. 100 words Pinnacle MediaCenter 300i turns any PC into a DVB-T-ready, all-in-one entertainment centre, thanks to its analogue/digital internal TV tuner card, easy-to-use software and remote control. It is compatible with todays and tomorrows TV broadcast standards (analogue and DVB-T) and provides advanced personal video recording (PVR) features like pause, rewind and instant replay live TV. MediaCenter also includes one-button or programmable TV and radio recording. In addition, you can play DVDs and CDs, listen to digital music and internet radio stations (including your favourite playlists), use your PC as a music jukebox, share photo slideshows with friends and watch home movies or Internet films.

PCTV MediaCenter 300i

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Product includes: Pinnacle MediaCenter software application Pinnacle MediaManager software application Integrated Online user manual in PDF format on CD Printed quick hardware installation guide (poster) Remote control kit including o IR remote transmitter incl. batteries (transmitter varies depending on bundled TV tuner HW) o IR receiver connected to PCI board via cable with 2.5 mm

Order Information

PCTV PMC 300I PCI PAL/DVB-T RETAIL D/GB Box Size and Weight 300 x 080 x 220 mm 0.525 kg
Hardware: PCTV MediaCenter 300i is equipped with a multi-purpose IC tuner, which allows the reception of analog terrestrial and cable TV in stereo as well as DVB-T content exclusively, not simultaneously. The hardware has the following approvals: FCC and CE Microsoft WHQL certification Windows XP
System requirements Operating system:
Windows XP professional SP1 (or higher) or Windows XP home SP1 (or higher)
Minimum system requirements
Stereo audio support Video inputs NICAM, CCIR Dual-FM carrier S-video (Hosiden connector) Composite video (RCA connector) Internal 4 pin header 2.8mm (to sound board; only required for analog TV) 2.5mm phone plug for optional remote receiver cable Pentium III 1.0GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon CPU256 MB RAM IDE hard disk with master mode drivers (with 5GB free space) Graphics board with support for DirectX8 or higher Sound board with support for DirectX9 or higher CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Mouse one PCI 2.3 compatible slot

Audio output

Infra red remote input
Recommended system requirements
Supported file formats Video playback: MPEG 1/2/4, DivX, Xvid, WMV9, ASF, DV-AVI Music Playback: MP3, WMA, WAV Image playback: JPG, GIF, BMP TV recording: capture analog TV to hard disc with MPEG1/2 RT compression with 6 quality level presets for VCD, SVCD, DVDlong play, MPEG2 full D1, MPEG2 long-play (2/3D1, 1.5Mbit/s, compatible for ShowCenter WiFi streaming), capture Digital TV in original format. CD and DVD playback: DVD, SVCD, VCD, VR +, VR Burning: Audio CDs, MP3 CD and DVD, VCD, S-VCD and DVD support PC with Pentium IV 2GHz or Athlon XP 2200+ 512MB of RAM U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB or more disk space DirectX 9 -or highercompatible graphics and sound controller CD- or DVD-Recorder Mouse One PCI 2.3 compatible slot

PCTV MediaCenter 300i Hardware
PCTV MediaCenter 300i Hardware GB/US june 2004 Pinnacle Systems GmbH 2004 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transferred to other media without explicit written permission from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany.
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Table of Contents

System requirements... 1 Computer hardware.... 1 Computer software... 1 For your own safety.... 2 Hardware Installation.... 3 Preparing installation.... 3 Using PCTV MediaCenter 300i hardware.. 4 After installation... 4 Connecting the Equipment... 5 Tips on Positioning the Antenna... 6 Technical Data... 7 Bus system.... 7 Video decoder.... 7 TV tuner.... 7 Analog demodulator... 7 DVB-T demodulator... 7 Video inputs... 7 Antenna input.... 8 Remote control input... 8 Audio output.... 8

System requirements

Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order for your PCTV MediaCenter 300i to function without problems:

Computer hardware

Processor
At least: Pentium III with 1 GHz or a comparable AMD processor Recommended: Pentium IV with 2 GHz or a comparable AMD processor

Main memory

At least: 128 MB RAM Recommended: 256 MB RAM

Hard disk

IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and at least 5 GB of free storage space

Graphics card

At least: DirectX8-compatible graphics card Recommended: DirectX9-compatible graphics card

Sound card

At least: DirectX9-compatible soundcard
CD-ROM drive (at least) or CD-/DVD burner (recommended)

Computer software

Windows XP, Home or Professional Edition, each with Service Pack 1 installed or higher

For your own safety

If you purchased your PCTV MediaCenter 300i together with a PC and thus it is already installed, then please skip the following chapters in this manual and continue reading with the chapter "Connecting the Equipment. In the interest of your own safety and the flawless functioning of your new PCTV MediaCenter 300i and computer system please note the following: Computer components are sensitive to static charge. Divert any electrostatic charge from your person before touching the components with your hands or any tools. Before opening the computer make sure that the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet.

Hardware Installation

Preparing installation
The only tool you need for the installation is a screwdriver. Discharge yourself of static charge by touching the power unit casing. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the computer from the power supply and all necessary components. Loosen the computer's cover screws and remove the cover. Select a free PCI (busmaster) slot. Remove the slot's cover at the back of the computer and keep the screws.

Slot shields Power supply unit PCI slots
Using PCTV MediaCenter 300i hardware
Please connect an internal audio cable plug to the internal audio output of the board and the other plug to the internal audio input of your soundcard. Plug the board into the previously selected PCI slot. To do so hold the board at the top and push it down into the slot applying even pressure at both ends. Press down on the upper edge so that the board fits firmly in the slot.
If the board is not easily inserted into the slot, then please do not use force as this may bend the contact springs on the socket connector. Instead, remove the board and try to insert it once again.

After installation

After you have inserted the hardware, firmly tighten the retaining bracket of the board on the back of the computer. Now place the cover onto your computer and connect the peripheral devices.

Connecting the Equipment

internal audio to sound card
Composite video OR S-Video

Remote control receiver

TV antenna OR cable terminal
For example: camcorder, video recorder, CCD camera, DVD/VCD player, video game console
Tips on Positioning the Antenna
Please take note of the following in order to achieve the best possible digital television reception: Wherever possible place the antenna in the direction of the nearest transmitter. If you use an indoor antenna, then position it near a window if possible. Try to position any indoor antenna as high as possible (e.g. on top of a cupboard). An indoor antenna should not be located near to a computer monitor, television or the like. Make certain to have the proper polarization if you use an active flat antenna (if you are not certain, then you can find out whether the antenna should have a transverse or upright position by trial and error). For active antennas activate the antenna power supply in the "Settings" menu of the Pinnacle MediaCenter application. Only double-shielded antenna cable should be used.

Technical Data

Bus system

PCI Rev. 2.3

Video decoder

Philips SAA7134

TV tuner
Microtune MT2050 The frequency range is from 45.75 to 863.25 MHz.

Analog demodulator

TDA 9885 PAL B/G/D/K/I

DVB-T demodulator

Zarlink MT352 16, 64 QAM, QPSK 6, 7, 8 MHz bandwidth UHF, VHF

Video inputs

S-Video input (Mini-DIN), Composite video input (chinch)

Antenna input

75 Ohm IEC adapter

Remote control input

Remote control input for connecting optionally supplied receiver cable

Dokument-Nr. Document No.
EN 55022 : 1998 Class B EN 55024 : 1999 EN 61000-4-2 : 2001 EN 61000-4-3 : 2001 EN 61000-4-4 : 2002 EN 61000-4-5 : 2001 EN 61000-4-6 : 2001 EN 61000-4-8 : 2001 EN 61000-4-11 : 2001 ENV 50204 : 1996 EN 61000-3-2 : 2001 EN 61000-3-3 : 2002 EN 55013 : 2000
EN 55020 : 2000 EN 60950 : 2001
Dieser Erklrung liegt zugrunde: Prfbericht(e) des EMV-Prflabors This certification is based on: Test report(s) generated by EMI-test laboratory Braunschweig, 7. Juli 2004 / July 7th, 2004

Bernd Riemann

Direktor Hardwareentwicklung Director Hardware Engineering

Oliver Hellmold

Finanzdirektor / Director Finance (Rechtsverbindliche Unterschrift / Legally Binding)