® dLAN TV Sat PC
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| Preface 5 Preface Thank you! With the dLAN TV Sat PC, you have purchased a dLAN adapter that allows you to watch digital satellite television on your computer. The complex connection to the antenna using a conventional coaxial cable is unnecessary. The digital television signals are simply transmitted via dLAN to every room of the house over the power grid.
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| 1 Introduction 7 Introduction dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economically via your household power grid, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
1.1 Introduction | What exactly is dLAN? The dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network components. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a network access point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the power and data networks do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure.
| Introduction 9 You can connect the dLAN TV Sat PC to your computer using conventional Ethernet wiring (directly or via a switch). Because there is usually neither coaxial or Ethernet wiring between the satellite antenna and the computer, connection via the power grid using dLAN adapters is a particularly convenient option. It allows you to not only avoid the bother of having to route new wiring, it also allows you to locate your media centre anywhere in your home where there is a power outlet.
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| 2 Quick start for Windows 11 Quick start for Windows Follow the steps listed below to quickly set up the devolo dLAN TV Sat PC in the following standard environment: 쎲 Satellite antenna with an LNB, pointed to Astra 19.2° East 쎲 Connection via the power grid with the dLAN TV Sat Tuner and a devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy adapter (dLAN default password "HomePlugAV"). 쎲 PC with the operating system Windows Vista (32/64 bit) or Windows XP (32 bit) This configuration is just an example of one of many options.
Quick start for Windows | The installation wizard is called up automatically the first time you start the program. This is how you should proceed: 쑗 Select a display format that corresponds to your monitor (4:3 or 16:9 Widescreen). 쑗 Select your speaker configuration (e.g. 6 speakers for a 5.1 surround sound setup). 쑗 Select your country from the list as the location. 쑗 Confirm the folder for recorded programs on your hard drive. 쑗 Click the Scan channels button.
| 3 Initial use 13 Initial use This chapter covers the hardware and software features, as well as its installation and initial use. 3.
3.2 Initial use | System requirements (PC) 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 Processor with at least 1.7 GHz (3 GHz recommended for HD programmes) At least 512 MB RAM Sound card Graphics board with at least 256 MB memory Supported operating systems: Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP (32 bit), Mac OS X 10.4.11, Ubuntu 8.04/8.10 3.3 Indicators and connections 3.3.
| Initial use 15 On the power supply The power supply of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner has three control lamps that indicate the current status by their colour: Power: 쎲 Green: the power supply is operational. 쎲 Orange: the power supply is in standby mode. dLAN (flashes when data is being transmitted): 쎲 Green: the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming. 쎲 Orange: the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and online gaming.
3.3.2 Initial use | Connections and buttons On the tuner The product is very easy to use. Therefore, the device has just a few connections: 쎲 The power jack (DC IN 12V 1.5A) is used to connect the adapter to your power grid. 쎲 The device is connected to the network via the LAN jack. 쎲 Using the antenna input (Antenna), you can connect the dLAN TV Sat Tuner to the LNB of the satellite antenna or the multiswitch.
| 3.4.1 Initial use 17 Connection to the network Multiple options exist for connecting the dLAN TV Sat Tuner to a computer using the LAN interface: Connection via the dLAN The installation location of the satellite antenna (and thus of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner) usually has neither coaxial nor Ethernet wiring. However, there is usually a nearby power outlet. Therefore, connecting the dLAN TV Sat Tuner and the computers in your home via dLAN is a convenient option.
Initial use | How to tell when you have done it correctly 쎲 If the dLAN TV Sat Tuner detects a network, the Ethernet LED on the power supply and the yellow LED in the LAN jack are illuminated. 쎲 When data are transmitted via the network interface of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner, the Ethernet LED on the power supply and the green LED in the LAN jack flash. 쎲 If the dLAN TV Sat Tuner is visible from one of the computers connected via LAN in the devolo Informer program, a connection is possible.
| Initial use 19 How to tell when you have done it correctly 쎲 If the satellite antenna and LNB are installed correctly, you can receive TV and radio stations using a conventional receiver and television. 쎲 If a functional network connection to the desired computer exists, the devolo software has been installed and the corresponding TV and radio software has been started, TV and radio stations are found during a channel search. 3.4.
3.5 Initial use | Connecting the remote control in Windows The remote control provided is Windows compatible. For operation in Mac OS X, you can use the Apple Remote control. Using the infrared remote control provided, you can operate all important functions of the Cyberlink TV Enhance program even if not sitting directly in front of the computer.
| Initial use 21 쎲 Using the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard, you can use your own network key in your dLAN network. 쎲 The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays information on the devices found. 쎲 Using CyberLink TV Enhance, you can receive television and radio programs on your computer that the dLAN TV Sat PC transmits over the network from the satellite antenna. To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD or DVD drive of your computer.
Initial use | range manually as an exception. You should be able to obtain additional information from the manufacturer of the firewall. Once the dLAN TV Sat PC software has been installed successfully, the installed devolo software applications are in the program group Start ! All Programs ! devolo. You can now select whether you want to also install the CyberLink TV Enhance TV and radio software.
| Initial use 23 Elgato EyeTV lite is now installed. Once the installation is complete, the application appears in the Programs folder. For help regarding the operation and functionality of Elgato EyeTV lite, visit www.elgato.com. By selecting Help ! Elgato FAQ in the application, you can go directly to the Elgato Online help (if you are connected to the Internet). To connect more than one dLAN TV Sat Tuner, you need the full version of Elgato EyeTV. For more information, visit www.elgato.com. 3.6.
Initial use | The yellow LED for the LAN connection (tuner) is not illuminated. For connection via dLAN: Check whether the Ethernet cable of the power supply is plugged tightly into the tuner of the dLAN TV Sat Tuner. For connection to a switch or dLAN adapter: Check whether you are using a directly connected Ethernet cable. For direct connection to a computer: Check whether you are using an Ethernet crossover cable.
| Initial use 25 No stations are found during the channel search. The satellite antenna is not aligned correctly. Check the installation, for example using a regular receiver and a television. Check the coax cable between the LNB of the antenna and the dLAN TV Sat Tuner. A firewall blocks transmission of data between the dLAN TV Sat Tuner and the computer. If using a firewall other than the built-in Windows firewall (e.g. in the network), make sure that ports 51793 to 51796 (UDP) are enabled.
Initial use | Check whether the USB port works correctly, for example by plugging in another device as a test. Check whether AAA batteries are inserted in the remote control in the correct position (according to the mark in the battery compartment) and that they have sufficient capacity. Check whether when you press a key on the remote control, both the red LED on the remote control and the red LED on the front panel of the receiver are illuminated.
| 4 Configuration 4.1 Connection to the dLAN Configuration 27 If the dLAN TV Sat PC is connected to the dLAN network via a corresponding adapter, the network is usually encrypted so that it can communicate with other devolo dLAN adapters of the same type. You have to define your own encryption only if using your own password in a dLAN network. More about that in a moment. For security reasons, we recommend using a separate dLAN network password for all of your adapters.
Configuration | devolo Informer generally updates the list of found dLAN devices automatically. If newly-added adapters do not appear in the window, refresh the display with F5 or via the View menu. The devolo Informer can use special access techniques to find the adapter in your network in cases in which you cannot access it using a web browser or configuration program (i.e. when you do not know its IP address). Ensure that you always have the Informer "handy" for such cases.
| Configuration 29 If the entry Device unreachable, check IP configuration appears in the overview window, there is a discrepancy in the IP settings. In this case, no TV picture will be transmitted. When video transmission is in progress, the overview window shows the entry Streaming video to this computer or Streaming video to 172.25.11.220 depending on whether the dLAN TV Sat PC is connected locally or remotely in the network. 4.
Configuration | Please note the following basic principle when choosing your encryption method: 쎲 In dLAN networks that consist only of adapters with encryption button, the individual data encryption works "at the touch of a button". 쎲 In a "mixed" dLAN network that contains adapters with and without encryption button, the data transmission must always be encrypted using the dLAN Configuration Wizard. 4.3.
| Configuration 31 To integrate additional dLAN 200 AV adapters in your network, repeat the above steps. Removing a dLAN 200 AV from the network To remove a dLAN 200 AV adapter from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.
Configuration | If at least one dLAN adapter has been found that is reachable directly from your computer, you can select a network password in the next step to be valid for this and all other specified adapters in your personal home network. You can choose between your own password, a random password and the default password. To define your own password with a length of at least eight characters, enter this into the Network password (min. 8 characters) text field.
| Configuration 33 You will need the 16-character Security IDs of the various adapters from the label on the housing. Enter the code without hyphens in the 4 text box and confirm by clicking Define password. If a security ID is correct and the device is reachable in the dLAN, the device is added to the list of already configured adapters.
Configuration | 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 Scan channels TV settings Recording settings Program Guide settings (EPG) Display and audio settings To reach the settings screen, press the Menu button of the quick menu on the bottom edge of the CyberLink TV Enhance screen or on the devolo remote control. From the context menu, select Menu, then press the Settings button. The most important options can also be defined using an installation wizard.
| Configuration 35 During the new search for digital satellite channels, previously found stations are deleted. Exit Setup Wizard: Finish the installation using the Exit button to return to CyberLink TV Enhance. 4.4.2 Scan Channels Using the "Scan Channels" button in the button menu on the left side of the setup screen, you can search the currently configured satellites for channels. During the search process, each channel found is shown briefly.
4.4.3 Configuration | Signal Settings In the "Signal Settings" configuration dialogue, you can configure the reception of digital satellite stations with the dLAN TV Sat PC: TV/AV Source In addition to the dLAN TV Sat PC Digital TV (DVB-S) 1, the CyberLink TV Enhance program supports additional tuners that are connected to your computer or built into it. Using the "Image source" option, you can select one of these receivers as an alternative.
| Configuration 37 Time-Shifting Using Enable Time-Shifting, TV and radio programs can be received in CyberLink TV Enhance for later viewing. To do so, the playback of a current program can be stopped while the program is buffered in the background. You can resume watching or listening at any time. While doing so, you can use the navigation buttons in the quick menu of the application or on the devolo remote control to navigate forward and back within the buffered program.
Configuration | lite configurations your dLAN TV Sat PC is to take into account when searching for channels. The list of available satellites depends primarily on the selection of your location using the Region option in the Signal settings. Manage Channels Using the Manage Channels function, you can move, sort or rename the TV and radio stations you have found during a search for channels. A list of existing TV channels is shown as the default.
| Configuration 39 쎲 Using the Rename function, you can change the name of a channel in the list using the computer keyboard. Edit the channel name and confirm the entry with Enter. 쎲 You can change the position of a channel in the list by selecting Move. Using the arrow keys of the computer keyboard or on the devolo remote control, determine the new position in the list of channels and press the Enter or OK key.
Configuration | 쎲 By Transponder: On the satellite, multiple channels are transmitted technically using what is called a transponder. 쎲 By Provider: The respective provider (e.g. a multiplex) is always also displayed to the right of each channel entry. 쎲 Alternatively, you can also restore the original Preset. The default list is displayed after the channel search. In the process, the unencrypted stations are sorted to the top and the encrypted channels are moved toward the bottom. 4.4.
| Configuration 41 쎲 Hypertext (.HTML) 4.4.5 Guide Settings CyberLink TV Enhance has its own digital program guide (EPG=Electronic Program Guide) that provides information such as the title, time of day, length and description of the programs broadcast by the various channels. Using two options, you can configure how the program guide is to obtain its data: Signal Type When the dLAN TV Sat PC is selected as the satellite receiver, the only signal type available is DVB-S.
Configuration | received via satellite. No Internet connection or additional subscriptions are required—this service is free of charge. 쎲 From epgData.com: The data from the free Internet program guide epgdata.com can be called up using the corresponding option. However, the information are sometimes incomplete, precisely for German-speaking channels. 쎲 From the provider tvtv: Commercial service provider tvtv provides its own detailed program information via the Internet.
| Configuration 43 Screen Ratio Select an aspect ratio that corresponds to the monitor on which the TV picture is to be output (4:3 or 16:9 Widescreen). Movie Display Type Depending on the screen aspect ratio selected, Movie Display Type lets you define how movies are to be displayed in the other format (i.e. 4:3 for the aspect ratio 16:9 and vice versa). There are two basic options: 쎲 Letterbox: When the video image is output, the information the station provides about the format is kept.
Configuration | configured the screen aspect ratio as 16:9, the only available option is Letterbox. Colour Profile When the dLAN TV Sat PC is selected, an original colour profile is always set, and thus this option cannot be changed. Speaker Environment In the Speaker environment option, set the number of speakers connected to your computer (for example, 2 speakers=stereo, 6 speakers=5.1 environment, etc.).
| 5 CyberLink TV Enhance 5.1 About CyberLink TV Enhance CyberLink TV Enhance 45 You can use the CyberLink TV Enhance program to watch television and listen to the radio on your computer.
CyberLink TV Enhance | The Home and Back buttons are located in the top left corner of the screen. You can use the Home button to return to the main screen from any menu item of CyberLink TV Enhance. The Back button calls up the previous menu page on the main screen when possible. You can use the three buttons in the top right corner of the screen, as usual in Windows, to minimise the program to the taskbar of the operating system, to maximise/restore and to exit CyberLink TV Enhance.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 47 A progress bar appears at the top of the information field and always shows the current hour. It serves as an overview of the timeshift playback (when the function is enabled). More on this later in this chapter. 5.1.2 The menu screen Clicking the Menu button and selecting the Menu entry from the context menu with the mouse or activating the button of the same name on devolo remote control calls up the menu screen.
CyberLink TV Enhance | You can click in the playback image or press the Escape key to return to the main screen. 5.1.3 The settings screen The "Settings" button in the menu screen brings you to the various configuration options of CyberLink TV Enhance. For more information about the various configuration options, refer to Chapter 4. 5.2 Watching television, listening to the radio 5.2.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 49 recording and playback of broadcasts and even the digital program guide can be used as with TV. During the channel search, TV and radio stations are automatically distinguished. CyberLink TV Enhance offers its own list of channels for both operating modes, which is used when automatically switching to the respective mode. In the quick menu of CyberLink TV Enhance, you can use the button on the right edge to switch between the TV and radio program at any time.
CyberLink TV Enhance | 쎲 Overlapping window (Always on top button in the quick menu): The current program is displayed in a scalable window without buttons; this window is always on top of the windows of the other, currently running Windows applications. 쎲 Taskbar (Minimise button, top right): The CyberLink TV Enhance picture has been minimised to the Windows taskbar using the minimise button in the top right corner.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 51 current broadcast CyberLink TV Enhance has already buffered and what point of the broadcast you are currently watching or listening to. You can use the Pause button of CyberLink TV Enhance or on the remote control to pause the playback at any time, while the broadcast continues to be buffered in the background ("Timeshift"). Where you are within the time-shifted playback is indicated both by the light blue bar and by the timestamp under the bar.
CyberLink TV Enhance 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 | 1.4x 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x An additional click on the corresponding button or on the Play button brings the speed back to the normal playback speed. Time-shifted playback enables you to skip over commercials in broadcasts with ease. For example, you can switch to the desired channel at the beginning of the broadcast, but not start watching the program until 15 or 20 minutes later. Skip right to the beginning of the buffered broadcast using the Beginning button.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 53 If you want to find a particular broadcast in your channel list, you can use the search function integrated into CyberLink TV Enhance via Menu ! Menu ! Find Program. To do so, first choose whether you want to find a TV or a radio broadcast. The various programs are listed List by Channel by default. Alternatively, however, you can have them sorted List by Category. In doing this, CyberLink TV Enhance makes use of the broadcast descriptions that the majority of stations provide.
CyberLink TV Enhance | The dLAN TV Sat PC supports only free-to-air stations. 5.2.6 The Program Guide (EPG) Using the electronic program guide (EPG), you can quickly and easily gain an overview of the TV or radio program. You can call up the EPG in CyberLink TV Enhance via Menu ! Menu ! Program Guide. Then select first whether you want to receive the overview for TV or radio stations.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 55 want to View Channel. If this program was already set to be recorded, you can cancel it in the same way via the submenu. 5.2.7 Calling up teletext As an extra service, the larger TV stations offer teletext with their programs. This provides further information not only about the shows, but also about general topics. The relatively old teletext format consists of three-digit numbered pages with 80 x 25 characters.
CyberLink TV Enhance | At the bottom edge of the screen, the current functions of the four coloured buttons are displayed, for example 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 Red: previous page Green: next page Yellow: overview page Blue: sport page You can carry out the assigned functions by pressing the respective coloured button in the quick menu or on the remote control. Entering a three-digit number on the computer keyboard or on the devolo remote control calls up the corresponding page, if it exists.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 57 Recorded TV folder. You can change the destination, however, as desired. For more information, refer to Chapter 4 above. 5.3.1 Spontaneous recording To record a program that is in progress, use the Record button in the quick menu or on your devolo remote control. The status indicator in the information field for the current program changes to a red dot. If you want to change channels during a recording, you will be notified that the current recording will stop.
CyberLink TV Enhance | 쎲 Channel: Select the station here 쎲 Scheduling interval: Here you can define whether the recording should take place once or regularly (e.g. every day or on a particular day of the week). 쎲 Start date: Select the date of the program here. 쎲 Starting Time/Ending Time: Here you can use drop-down menus to set when the recording is to begin and end. Confirm your entries with the Apply button.
| CyberLink TV Enhance 59 By clicking or selecting a recording with the devolo remote control, you can select whether you want to watch it from the beginning (Play Video), continue viewing from the last point of time (Resume) or delete the recording (Delete). When watching a recording, you can use the Stop, Play and Pause buttons to control playback. You can use the navigation buttons to jump to the beginning or end of the recording as well as to fast-forward and rewind quickly.
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| 6 Appendix 6.1 Important safety instructions Appendix 61 All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. 쎲 Never open the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric shock! 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 쎲 Use the device in a dry location only.
6.2 Appendix | dLAN bandwidth optimisation We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference in the dLAN: Avoid extension strips. This may impair the transmission of the dLAN TV Sat PC signal. Free wall outlets are preferable. Also position the adapter away from your computer, as it may interfere with the adapter’s operation. Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extension strip.
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Appendix | The devolo remote control is Windows compatible. For operation in Mac OS X, you can use the Apple Remote control. When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct. Using the batteries incorrectly can damage the remote control. 6.4 Technical specifications dLAN TV Sat Tuner Device port F-jack (coax) Ethernet RJ45 DC connector (OD: 5.5 mm/0.217"; ID: 2.1 mm/0.083") Standards Ethernet specifications IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
| Appendix 65 dLAN TV Sat Tuner System requirements Ethernet interface Coax cable with F-connector with satellite access USB port for infrared receiver (remote control) Operating systems Windows XP (32bit), Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit), Mac OS X (10.4.11 and higher), Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.
Appendix | dLAN 200 AVeasy Ambient conditions 10–-90% humidity (non-condensing) System requirements Ethernet interface Operating systems Windows® XP 32bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit, Linux®, Mac OS® X and all operating systems with TCP/IP support Certifications CE-compliant in accordance with the technical requirements of all EU countries and Switzerland: EN 55022, EN 50412, EN 60950 6.5 Disposal of 6.5.
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6.7 Appendix | Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
| Appendix 73 5 Operating mistakes If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs. 6 Additional regulations a) b) The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability. The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as any refund in full or in part.
| Index B Bandwidth optimisation 62 C CE conformity 66 Configuration 27 CyberLink TV Enhance 21 D Data encryption 30 devolo Informer 27 dLAN 7 dLAN Configuration Wizard 31 E Elgato EyeTV lite 22 F Factory default settings 32 I Informer 27 Initial use 13 Installation 13 IP address 28 L Linux (Ubuntu) 23 M Mac OS X 22 N Net mask 28 Network 14 Network password 27, 31 O Operation 14 P Power grid 19 | devolo dLAN TV Sat PC | Power strips 17, 62 R Remote control 20 S Security 29 Security ID 31 Software 20
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