The world's most mobile TV card now with FM radio!
DTT (Freeview) and analogue TV reception (cable, antenna) FM Radiotuner Analog video and stereo audio inputs Incl. Remote contol Digital video recorder with timer function Power supply via USB MAGIX Movies on DVD TV Edition
Incl. TerraTec Home Cinema software: TerraTec Home Cinema turns television on the computer into an experience. Whether internal or external TV card, whether digital (DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C) or analogue (antenna, cable) the possibilities of turning your computer into a television are endless. Use a PCI card and a USB box, for example, to record a program and simultaneously view another one or record several broadcasts. All TerraTec TV cards can be freely combined for this purpose. In addition to the usual functions, such as time-shifted television, electronic program guide (EPG) and digital video recorder, the TerraTec Home Cinema offers a few innovations: With remote programming via the Internet, the current television program can be conveniently searched and a recording can be programmed with a click of the mouse. For this purpose, TerraTec Home Cinema accesses the established service of tvtv.de an annual subscription is included in the purchase price (download: 60-day version). The computer wakes up at home from standby or the idle state on time and the desired broadcast automatically lands on the hard disk. Even easier are recordings using the electronic program guide during the broadcast simply press the corresponding button on the remote control. No matter how you plan your recordings: They can already be viewed while the recording is still running! More new functions of the TerraTec Home Cinemas include: Automatic optimization of the aspect ratio, recording of Dolby Digital (AC3), video text and subtitles, support of DVB radio and customizable lists of favorites (genre, location), multi-tuner support and constantly available help functions as well as the advertising editor Cut! which allows for easily cutting advertising blocks easier than ever before. Slim and resource-saving, intuitive operation, yet very extensive the TerraTec Home Cinema fully exploits the possibilities of television on the computer!
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Technical Details

Features Digital and analogue TV for notebooks and PCs Scheduled recordings and time shifting EPG support (DTT mode only) Teletext FM Radiotuner Stereo Power supply via USB USB 2.0 interface (480 Mbps) Digital video recorder Analogue video inputs: S-Video, and Composite, Stereo audio input Infrared remote control 48 buttons Batteries included Weight: 82 g General PlugnPlay Voltage: 5V DC (USB bus powered) Current: 480mA Housing colour: white/orange Dimensions: 80 x 33 x 15 mm Weight: 30 gramm Software TerraTec Home Cinema MAGIX Movies on DVD TV Edition
IMPORTANT NOTE: Internet connection for technical support required
System requirements Intel or AMD CPU 2 GHz or higher 512 MB RAM 1 available USB 2.0 interface Audio hardware with DirectX support CD-R/DVD-R-drive for creating Video-CDs/Video-DVDs AGP graphics board with DirectDraw drivers and video overlay support Terrestrial digital TV reception (DVB-T, Freeview) Microsoft Windows XP with SP 2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Scope of delivery TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM USB 2.0 extension cable (0.3m) MCX to IEC adapter Breakout cable video input/ audio input Portable aerial with magnetic base Infrared remote control incl. batteries Installation/software CD-ROM Manual on CD-ROM Quick reference Service card Registration card

Art.No.: Warranty:

24 month

EAN code:

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Hardware and driver installation English manual

Version: 8/3/05

CE Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: ReceiverSystem TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS, to which this declaration refers, is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: 1. EN 55022 Class B 2. EN 55024. The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments. This declaration is based on: Test report(s) of the EMC testing laboratory
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice to specific persons or organizations. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages of any kind arising from the use, or the inability to use this product or its documentation, even if the possibility of such damage is known. The information in this document is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright holders. Product and brand names contained in this document are used for identification purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations or brand names used in this document are the registered property of their respective owners. TerraTec Electronic GmbH, 1994 - 2005. All rights reserved (03.08.2005).
Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS Hardware (English)

Contents

Welcome!..... 6 Key features.....7 System requirements....7 Scope of delivery....7 The hardware at a glance... 8 Setting up the hardware and installing drivers... 9 Connecting to the USB 2.0 port.... 9 Installing the drivers in Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher).. 9 Connecting the magnetic-base rod antenna...10 Remote control inserting the batteries...10 Installing the Cyberlink Power Cinema application...10 Appendix A Frequently asked questions (FAQ).. 11 Appendix B Technical data... 11 Appendix C Service at TerraTec...12

Welcome!

We're pleased that you have chosen a TerraTec ReceiverSystem and would like to congratulate you on this decision. With the TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS, you've purchased a sophisticated product representing the state of the art of PC/TV technology. We're convinced that our product will prove extremely useful to you and provide you with a great deal of entertainment, both at home and on the road. Before we go into detail, here's a foretaste of what you can expect: Digital TV in your pocket. With the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS, you can receive all free digital terrestrial TV broadcasts (DVB-T) on your desktop or laptop PC using the included antenna. The Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS connects directly to a USB 2.0 port and also draws its power from the port. A separate power adapter or batteries are not required. Totally digital. The Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS receives its signals from an antenna as always. But digital TV has so much more to offer: DVD picture quality, loss-free recording in MPEG-2 format and timeshiftingwith which you can simply pause live programs and restart them later where you left offtake you to the TV of the future. Enhance your TV experience with additional tasty features: the electronic program guide delivers up-to-date program information for the coming days and lets you plan your recordings with a single click. All received teletext pages are stored in memory for lightning-fast navigation with your mouse. Including analog connection. Your Cinergy can not only receive digital TV, but analog signals as well. In other words, using the good old cable TV at home is no problem. Naturally, the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS can also accommodate SAT receivers, VCRs, DVD players and camcorders via the composite or S video connectors. A Line-In minijack is available for the audio signal. Totally convenient. Control the onscreen menu of the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS, PowerCinema software, and a wide range of other multimedia applications from the comfort of your sofa using the included remote control. We hope you enjoy your Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS and would like to suggest that you browse this hopefully entertaining manual when you get the chance. In addition to the important information about its technology, we have outlined a number of typical applications wherever appropriate. We're convinced that even experienced users will profit from this guide. Thanks for your attentionenjoy!.your TerraTec Team

Key features.

Digital or analog TV on desktop and laptop PCs Timer-controlled recording and timeshifting EPG support/program information Teletext Power supply via USB USB 2.0 high-speed interface, 480 Mbps Infrared remote control Digital video recorder with full MPEG2 support Analog video inputs, S-video and composite Stereo audio input 2 years warranty

System requirements.

Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon XP / Centrino-certified laptop / 2GHz CPU or higher 512 MB RAM 1 free USB 2.0 interface Audio hardware with DirectX support CD-R/DVD-R drive to create video CDs/DVDs AGP graphics card with DirectDraw drivers and video overlay support Terrestrial digital reception (DVB-T) Windows XP with ServicePack 2

Scope of delivery.

TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS USB 2.0 extension cable (0.3 m) Antenna adapter cable Video/audio/IR remote input multi-connector cable Rod antenna with magnetic base Infrared remote control including batteries Installation & software CD-ROM Online manual (on CD-ROM) Service request form Registration documents
The hardware at a glance.
The hardware and connections of the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS.
1. USB 2.0 connector 2. TV Antenna In 3. Antenna adapter cable 4. Multi-connector cable input 5. Video/audio/IR remote input multi-connector cable 6. DVB-T antenna 7. USB extension USB 2.0 connector Simply plug the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS into a USB 2.0 port on your laptop or desktop PC. Naturally, you can also connect it using the included USB extension. TV antenna input Connect the antenna output of the included magnetic-base rod antenna or another DVB-Tcompatible antenna system to this input. If you would like to receive DVB-T or analog TV via your roof antenna or use your analog TV cable, please use the included antenna adapter cable (3). Video/audio/IR remote input multi-connector cable The multi-connector cable is required for composite or S video connections to video sources such as VCRs, DVD players, SAT receivers or camcorders. The receiver for the remote control is also attached to the multi-connector cable. So, no multi-connector cable, no remote. The
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integrated infrared receiver is used for communication with the remote control. For further information on the remote control and its software, please refer to the documentation (autostarter documentation software).
Setting up the hardware and installing drivers.
The following sections describe how to connect your Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS to your computer and install the drivers. Connecting the included rod antenna is the final step of the installation.
Connecting to the USB 2.0 port.

1. Boot your computer and wait until the operating system has loaded completely. Simply plug the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS into a USB 2.0 socket on your laptop or desktop PC. Naturally, you can also connect it using the included USB extension. 2. Please continue with the driver installation.
Installing the drivers in Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)
Once you have connected the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS to a USB 2.0 port on your PC, a message bubble over the system tray will tell you that Windows has found new hardwarethe Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS. The Windows setup wizard will now appear. Insert the TerraTec Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS installation & software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. Once the setup wizard has found the drivers on the installation & software CD-ROM, Windows will display a message indicating that the drivers have not passed the Windows logo test. It is safe to ignore this information and continue the installation by clicking Continue anyway. Click Finish to complete the installation once the driver files have been copied. Windows will now display another message bubble to indicate that the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS has been installed successfully.
The installation was completed successfully.
To be sure, open the Device Manager (Start Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager) and expand the Sound, video and game controllers entry. If the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS is not marked with a yellow exclamation point, then the installation was successful.
Connecting the magnetic-base rod antenna
Connect the antenna plug of the included magnetic-base rod antenna to the antenna input (2) of the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS. Antenna location. Avoid setting the antenna up near sources of electromagnetic radiation. These include computers, TVs, microwave ovens and similar devices. Avoid the proximity of steel or reinforcing rods. Set the antenna up close to a window, positioning it as high as possible. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to receive digital TV signals everywhere using the small rod antenna. It is frequently advisable to use a roof antenna or active outdoor antenna for good reception outside of urban areas. The rod antenna is not suitable for analog reception.
Remote control inserting the batteries.
Improper battery use can destroy the remote control unit. Please observe the following instructions: Never mix old and new batteries. Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity markings in the battery compartment.
Please observe your local laws and environmental regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Installing the Cyberlink Power Cinema application
On the installation CD, select your language and simply install PowerCinema (autostarter English PowerCinema). For help with this powerful program, press F1 while the application is running. Note: the Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS must be installed and connected to the PC during the installation.
Appendix A Frequently asked questions (FAQ).
The FAQ can be accessed via the autostart menu of the included CD-ROM. If the autostart menu does not open automatically when you insert the software& installation CD, go to the CD-ROM drive and launch the autorun.exe file. Select the menu item FAQ. Note: The current version of the FAQ is available at http://supporten.terratec.net/.
Appendix B Technical data.
General information USB 2.0 HiSpeed (480 Mbps), USB bus powered Driver support: Windows XP (SP2) Plug n Play Power supply 5V DC (USB bus powered) Power consumption 480 mA (USB bus powered) Housing color: white/orange Dimensions: 80 x 30 x 15 mm 2 years warranty
Tuner VHF band III K5-K12 (174 MHz - 230 MHz) UHF band IV / V K21-K69 (470 MHz - 862 MHz) Input impedance: 75 ohms COFDM demodulation (QAM16/QAM64) PLL synthesizer technology
Infrared remote control 47 buttons Battery power (2 AAA cells)
Appendix C Service at TerraTec.
Rien ne va plusNothing's working can happen to the best systems. If this happens to you, the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Hotline, Internet. In case of a serious problemwhere you can neither solve the problem on your own nor with the guided help found in this manual, nor with the help of your dealerplease contact us directly. If you have access to the Internet, please check our service and support at http://supporten.terratec.net/ first. There you'll find the answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQ) and a form for e-mail support requests. If you can't access our website, please check the service request form that came with the product for country-specific helpline numbers with which you can contact our support team. Regardless of whether you contact us by e-mail or phone, you must have the following information at hand: your registration number, this documentation.

In addition, it would be helpful to our technicians if the device is within reach during the phone call so that you can carry out our support tips directly. Please do not forget to write down the name of the respective support technician if you contact our Support Team. You will need this name if a defect is present and your device needs to be mailed to us.