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Typhoon TV PVR Universal >>> User’s Manual Art.Nr.50670 Version 1.
CE Declaration of Conformity EMC Directive 89/336/EEC We, the manufacturer/importer Anubis Electronic GmbH Am Langfeld 38 66130 Saarbrücken Germany Declare that the product Brand: TYPHOON Model NO: 50670 Model: TV PVR Universal herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC, Amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC & 98/13/EC), For the evaluation regarding the Ele
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Table of Contents 1. TYPHOON TV PVR UNIVERSAL OVERVIEW.......................................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 Features ..................................................................................................................................................2 System Requirements............................................................................................................................4 Package contents ....
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 1. Typhoon TV PVR Universal Overview Thank you for purchasing the Typhoon TV PVR Universal USB 2.0 all-in-one system. This product turns your PC into a powerful desktop multimedia system. Your Typhoon TV PVR Universal provides a high-quality video-viewing experience, enabling you to watch cable TV, broadcast TV, or video from external sources, right on your computer monitor.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 z Allows split-screen previewing of up to 25 channels through Multiple Channel Preview z Provides full-screen and resizable viewing modes z Receives audio through the same USB cable that carries video; no need for an additional audio cable (except when using external devices) z Powered by the USB port; no need for an external power adapter z Fully compatible with current versions of Windows: Windows® 2000 (SP4), and Windows® XP (SP1) All specifications a
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 1.2 System Requirements To use the Typhoon TV PVR Universal, you will need to make sure that your PC meets the following requirements: z Windows® 2000 (SP4) or Windows® XP (SP1) z CD-ROM or DVD drive z Available USB 2.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Processor P3 800 P4 2.4G P4 3.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 1.3 Package contents Your Typhoon TV PVR Universal package should contain all the items listed below. Please inspect the package to make sure that all items are present and no damage was sustained during shipping. z Typhoon TV PVR Universal USB 2.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 2. Getting Started 2.1 The Typhoon TV PVR Universal unit 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 Audio In: Connects external audio to unit using supplied cable. 2 TV In: Connects to provided NTSC or PAL adaptor to connect to TV source. 3 S-Video In: Connects to S-Video sources, or to composite video sources using provided adaptor. 4 IR Sensor: Onboard IR sensor for remote control. 5 Extended IR Sensor port: Connects IR extension to Typhoon TV PVR Universal.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Cables: 1 Mini USB cable: Connects the Typhoon TV PVR Universal to your PC's USB2.0 port (make sure that this is connected before you install or launch the application). * Plug in the primary USB connector to the computer; plug in the secondary USB connector only if your PC/Notebook does not fully power the Typhoon TV PVR Universal.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Cable and connector diagrams: Diagram 1 (Mini USB cable) Diagram 2 (NTSC and PAL converters) (Primary USB connector) NTSC (Secondary USB connector) Diagram 3 (Composite to S-Video adaptor) PAL Diagram 4 (IR extension) Diagram 5 (Audio cable) All specifications and information are subject to changes without further notices S 9
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 2.2 Software installation 2.2.1 For Windows XP users First, make sure that Windows XP (SP1) is installed in your system. Next, make sure the RF cable is connected to the Typhoon TV PVR Universal and that the Typhoon TV PVR Universal is connected to your PC. Insert the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically start and the installation window will open on your screen.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 When DirectX has finished installing, the installation window will appear again. Now click on [Typhoon TV PVR] to install the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software. When a dialog box called “Found New Hardware Wizard“ opens on your screen, choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device“ (recommended) and click “Next”. When the Typhoon TV PVR Universal driver has finished installing, you will need to reboot your computer.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 2.2.2 For Windows 2000 users First, make sure that Windows 2000 (SP4) is installed on your system. Next, make sure the RF cable is connected to the Typhoon TV PVR Universal and that the Typhoon TV PVR Universal is connected to your PC. Insert the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. The CD will start and the installation window will appear.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Before you install the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software, you will need to click on [DirectX] to install it, then click “Next“ or “Finish” at each prompt. When DirectX has finished installing, reboot your computer. When the installation window reappears, click on [Typhoon TV PVR] to install the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software. If “Found New Hardware Wizard“ opens again, choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 2.3 MS Media Codec 8.0 The MS Media Codec 8.0 is included on the CD so you can record in MPEG-4 formats. To install it, simply click on MS Media Codec 8.0 from the installation menu, and follow the prompts. 2.4 Launching Typhoon TV PVR Universal Click on the PVR icon on your desktop to launch the Typhoon TV PVR Universal.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 2.5 How to update the driver If you want to update the driver to a newer version, you will need to uninstall the Typhoon TV PVR Universal driver before reinstalling: 1. Remove the USB cable from the Typhoon TV PVR Universal. 2. Using File Manager, browse the contents of the software CD and open the DRIVER folder. (or unzip the updated driver from the web site and then perform the next step).
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3. When this screen appears, double-click “remove.bat” to remove the driver. 4. This screen will appear and the old driver will automatically be removed. 5. When the old driver is uninstalled, reconnect the USB cable and install the driver again.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3. The Typhoon TV PVR Universal Interface The heart of Typhoon TV PVR Universal is the Typhoon TV PVR Universal software interface. 3.1 Moving and resizing You can adjust the size of the TV screen by clicking and dragging on its edges with your mouse. You can move the interface around your screen by clicking and dragging anywhere on the interface. To switch to a full-screen display, double-click on the TV picture.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Air TV: Use this to receive your TV signal through a broadcast antenna. Cable TV: Use this to receive your TV signal via cable. AV IN: Use this when an external device using composite video is connected to the Typhoon TV PVR Universal. S-Video: Use this when an external device using S-Video is connected to the Typhoon TV PVR Universal. 3.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.5 Info panel Left of the channel buttons you will find the info panel. The top part of the info panel shows you your current video source and the channel you are tuned in to. If you are in record mode, the “REC” button will be lit. The bottom part of the info panel shows the size of file you are recording, your volume level, the current time, and how long you have been recording. Clicking anywhere on the volume bar will set the volume to that level. 3.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.6.1 TV settings tab The first tab in the Settings dialog box is TV settings. Here you can select your video mode, set your country settings, scan for channels, and select and name your favorite channels. Category This tab allows you to choose either cable or air (broadcast) TV as your TV source. Country This tab sets the Typhoon TV PVR Universal to the TV standards of the country where you are using the Typhoon TV PVR Universal.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Channel editing This allows you to choose and name your favorite TV stations and add them to your channel list. To add a channel, choose it and click on “Add this channel”; to delete a channel, choose it and click on “Delete this channel”. To name a channel, choose it, type a name in the “Edit this channel“ box, and click on “Input”.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.6.2 Video settings tab This tab allows you to set TV display settings including Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. If you click on “Default“, the display settings will return to their factory settings.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.6.3 Record settings tab This dialog box allows you to set your preferences for video recording. If you are recording files that you only plan to view on your computer, choose one of the MPEG options. For an external device, choose the format of that external device. Video format This allows you to choose whether you will record files in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MS-MPEG-4, VCD, DVD, or another MPEG4 codec such as DivX. You can go to the DivX website http://www.divx.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Working directory This allows you to choose the location on your PC where movies and pictures are saved. To change the location, click on “Browse” and select the folder you want to save your files in. Capture settings Here you can choose the output size of video that you record.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.6.4 Misc Page tab This box allows you to make additional settings for recording and taking snapshots. TimeShift recording When you check this box, files that you record in TimeShift mode will not be saved after you turn off TimeShift. See section 3.9 for an explanation of TimeShifting. You can also set the directory that the software will use to hold the TimeShift temp file. To change this, click on “Browse” and select the folder you wish to use.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.6.5 Full Scan tab This box lets you do a full scan for channels, as well as input frequencies to create channels. If you wish to use this option, check the “Use Full Scan Channel List” checkbox. Min Freq. To Max Freq. Scan This will scan through all available frequencies to detect available channels. Click “Start Scan” on the box that appears to start the full scan; click on “Stop Scan” to stop scanning. The scan will take a while to complete.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.7 Additional settings On the same toolbar as the settings button, you will find additional buttons that provide options for customizing Typhoon TV PVR Universal. 3.7.1 Schedule Recording button To the left of the settings button is the Schedule Recording button. When you click on this button, you will see a new symbol in your taskbar. When you click on this symbol, a window will appear that allows you to schedule recording of TV programs.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.7.2 AutoScan button Clicking AutoScan allows you to quickly scan, one at a time, the TV channels that are currently available. To stop AutoScan, click on the button again and click OK. 3.7.3 Change Skin button Clicking the Change Skin button gives you a different view of the PVR software. Clicking on the button again will cycle through available views. 3.7.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.7.5 Multiple Preview button When you click on the Multiple Preview button, you will be able to see an array of thumbnail images of the TV programs currently airing. When you see a program that you want to watch, just double click on it. The amount of time that each preview screen is displayed, and the number of channels shown, can be selected on the Misc Page tab (see section 3.6.4). 3.7.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.8 How to record a program The top row of buttons on your Typhoon TV PVR Universal PVR interface allows you to record a program while watching it, and lets you control the TimeShifting feature. 3.8.1 Record button By clicking this button, you can record a program while watching it. When you click again, the recording will stop. You will find the recorded file in the Gallery (see section 3.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.9 TimeShifting The TimeShift Function allows you to pause, fast forward, or rewind a program while you are watching it. To start a TimeShift recording, click on the red Start/Stop TimeShift button. When in TimeShift mode, the Time Slider will appear in the horizontal bar above the TimeShift button. The bar shows how much video is currently recorded, and the gray square is your current position.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 3.10 The Gallery The gallery is a shortcut to the location on your hard drive where video files and snapshots are stored. You can choose your hard drive location as explained in Record Settings/Video Format. (see section 3.6.3) You can open the gallery by clicking on the button located at the bottom right corner of the PVR.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Right-clicking a file gives you a dropdown menu with the following options: Edit: Opens the file E-Mail: Opens your computer’s default e-mail program to e-mail the selected file Save As: Lets you name and save the file to a selected folder Delete: Deletes selected file Delete All: Deletes all files in gallery All specifications and information are subject to changes without further notices S 33
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 4. Remote Control The Typhoon TV PVR Universal comes with a fully functional remote control. Make sure you aim at either the IR sensor on the unit or the IR sensor on the extension cable. (see section 2.1) You can use the following buttons on Typhoon TV PVR Universal's remote control to access many of Typhoon TV PVR Universal's functions.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Button Function Air/CATV Toggles between air and cable reception.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 5. Keyboard Shortcut Summary The following table shows shortcuts that you can use to control Typhoon TV PVR Universal with your keyboard.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Adjust selected audio setting Vol+ / Vol- Up or down arrow Raise or lower volume Vol+ / Vol- Up or down arrow Turn mute on or off Mute M Switch between Stereo and Mono Stereo S Choose input source (air, cable, AV in, S-Video in) AV Source I Switch between air/cable reception Air/CATV C Take a snapshot Enter Spacebar Turn full screen mode on or off Full Screen F Open 'About' dialog box Alt plus / or ? All specifications and information are
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 6. Contact Us If you have attempted to resolve any problems you have with your Typhoon TV PVR Universal and still require assistance, please contact us by e-mail at: service@typhoon.de Driver and software updates can be found on our website at www.typhoon.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 FAQ Q: During the initial TV channel scanning just after installation, why does the scanning stop halfway? A: Basically, there are 2 possibilities. a) Due to poor signals through the antenna – Ensure that the antenna cable is directly from the main point and not using a splitter, b) the USB ports do not have sufficient power – connect the TV PVR to the system main USB ports and not through USB Hubs.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Q: I have set the correct Country type in the Setup configuration, but why I cannot receive any TV signals? A: First, check the antenna signal and ensure the signals are strong. Secondly, do not use any antenna splitter, as this will degenerate the signal strength. After the Setup and if not signal are found, try rebooting and check again. If necessary, do the auto-scan again.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 Q: Why are the System Requirements so high? A: Basically, at the point of release of this manual the fastest CPUs are the 3.0GHz systems. The TV PVR is sufficient for Intel® Pentium® IV 1.8GHz and faster. The main driving issues are the speed of the USB Bus through the system for previewing and fast graphics processing enough to do recording.
Typhoon TV PVR Universal Article No: 50670 NOTES All specifications and information are subject to changes without further notices S 42
