User manual PINNACLE PCTV HD PRO STICK QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] · In many cases, mounting the antenna on a big metallic surface (e. g. · Important note: to avoid possible damage caused by the magnetic field around the antenna's feet, ensure that the latter is placed at a sufficient distance from your PC's 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. [. . . ] Please register your software to receive future product updates, 24 hour web support, downloads and exciting Pinnacle offers. IV. 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. 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. In the "Input Type" drop down menu, please select the antenna type according to your configuration. 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. c. ) After having finished the Pinnacle MediaCenter set up wizard, repeat the channel scan: double-click the Pinnacle MediaCenter Settings icon on your desktop. 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. You'll even be able to watch your recorded shows away from home on your laptop, DVD player, iPod and PSP. [. . . ] 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 a MCE certified DVD player software is installed on your PC. [. . . ]