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... facilities, missiles or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons. In addition, the Products may not be sold , leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or to weapons of mass destruction, including without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Introduction Setup Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Safety Instructions Notes, Notices, and Cautions...
... facilities, missiles or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons. In addition, the Products may not be sold , leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or to weapons of mass destruction, including without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Introduction Setup Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Safety Instructions Notes, Notices, and Cautions...
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... Output Connectors Software Platform Requirements Getting Help Warranty Information Overview The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner is for Digital TV (DTV) coming from a Composite, S-Video, analog TV, or digital TV (ATSC) source 2. l One 4-pin mini-DIN (S-Video) connector [S-Video] l One RCA-type (yellow, composite video) connector [Video] l Two RCA-type (white and red) audio connectors [Audio Left and Audio Right] l One USB type B connector Note: The [ANT-IN] input is an external USB 2.0 bus-powered tuner that works...
... Output Connectors Software Platform Requirements Getting Help Warranty Information Overview The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner is for Digital TV (DTV) coming from a Composite, S-Video, analog TV, or digital TV (ATSC) source 2. l One 4-pin mini-DIN (S-Video) connector [S-Video] l One RCA-type (yellow, composite video) connector [Video] l Two RCA-type (white and red) audio connectors [Audio Left and Audio Right] l One USB type B connector Note: The [ANT-IN] input is an external USB 2.0 bus-powered tuner that works...
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Software The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner hardware ships with your Dell system warranty information for service and repair options available for the Media Center remote control receiver; Store the Resource CD that is not included in this guide, visit the Dell Support website support.dell.com or call 1-800-BUY-DELL Warranty Information See your system in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software. Platform Requirements...
Software The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner hardware ships with your Dell system warranty information for service and repair options available for the Media Center remote control receiver; Store the Resource CD that is not included in this guide, visit the Dell Support website support.dell.com or call 1-800-BUY-DELL Warranty Information See your system in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software. Platform Requirements...
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Back to Contents Page Operation: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Media Center Operation The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner card working under MCE, see the documentation provided with the operating system. Back to watch or record a TV program. For more information on how to use the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner card under Microsoft® Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 and Windows Vista™ operating system allows the user to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Operation: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Media Center Operation The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner card working under MCE, see the documentation provided with the operating system. Back to watch or record a TV program. For more information on how to use the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner card under Microsoft® Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 and Windows Vista™ operating system allows the user to Contents Page
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... Dell External USB NSTC/ATSC TV Tuner Model Number 00-0507-01 Company Name Lumanate Company Address 46798 Lakeview Boulevard Fremont, California 94538 USA 510-770-8500 Dell™ products are integrated into a different outlet so that may cause undesired operation. l Class B is intended for home and other rights owners. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors...
... Dell External USB NSTC/ATSC TV Tuner Model Number 00-0507-01 Company Name Lumanate Company Address 46798 Lakeview Boulevard Fremont, California 94538 USA 510-770-8500 Dell™ products are integrated into a different outlet so that may cause undesired operation. l Class B is intended for home and other rights owners. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors...
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... to the products, such as to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of the PC system). Adhere to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Caution: Important Safety Instructions l Read Instructions - Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting and operating your TV Tuner to help ensure your own personal safety and to...
... to the products, such as to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of the PC system). Adhere to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Caution: Important Safety Instructions l Read Instructions - Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting and operating your TV Tuner to help ensure your own personal safety and to...
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... Digital TV: Connect a TV cable (not included) from the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner to ensure proper operation of the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner. Note: Use 2 adjacent USB connectors on the rear panel of the USB cable (3) into the same USB connector on the rear panel of the TV tuner. 2. Remove the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner from the wall or antenna to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Hardware Installation Driver Installation LED Status Indicator Light...
... Digital TV: Connect a TV cable (not included) from the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner to ensure proper operation of the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner. Note: Use 2 adjacent USB connectors on the rear panel of the USB cable (3) into the same USB connector on the rear panel of the TV tuner. 2. Remove the Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner from the wall or antenna to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Hardware Installation Driver Installation LED Status Indicator Light...
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... the Setup Complete screen, select Yes and click Finish to a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSCTV Tuner, but the computer is ready to reinstall them, perform the following steps: 1. The LED will aid in standby mode. 4. LED is blinking: 1. 3. Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver (set-top box) a. Connect either a composite video cable or an S-video cable (1 - Driver Installation If the driver and the hardware are not installed or if you have a second TV signal input...
... the Setup Complete screen, select Yes and click Finish to a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSCTV Tuner, but the computer is ready to reinstall them, perform the following steps: 1. The LED will aid in standby mode. 4. LED is blinking: 1. 3. Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver (set-top box) a. Connect either a composite video cable or an S-video cable (1 - Driver Installation If the driver and the hardware are not installed or if you have a second TV signal input...
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The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner may be functioning properly. 1. The USB cable may not be damaged. 4. The USB port may not be functioning properly. 5. The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner may not be connected to Contents Page Back to a USB port. 2. The computer is in hibernate mode. 3.
The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner may be functioning properly. 1. The USB cable may not be damaged. 4. The USB port may not be functioning properly. 5. The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner may not be connected to Contents Page Back to a USB port. 2. The computer is in hibernate mode. 3.
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... Inputs Playback Resolution SNR Chroma Gain Luma Gain Sub-Carrier Deviation Frequency Response (-3dB) Mpeg-2 (4:2:0) NTSC: 720x480 30 fps-NTSC NTSC: Composite and S-Video RF (for Analog and Digital TV) Monitor: up to Full Screen 48 dB (up to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide General RF (TV) Specifications Video Specifications Audio Specifications Mechanical Specifications USB Cable Specifications Power General Manufacturer Model Connection type Computer interface type Lumanate, Inc. Stereo mini-jacks...
... Inputs Playback Resolution SNR Chroma Gain Luma Gain Sub-Carrier Deviation Frequency Response (-3dB) Mpeg-2 (4:2:0) NTSC: 720x480 30 fps-NTSC NTSC: Composite and S-Video RF (for Analog and Digital TV) Monitor: up to Full Screen 48 dB (up to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide General RF (TV) Specifications Video Specifications Audio Specifications Mechanical Specifications USB Cable Specifications Power General Manufacturer Model Connection type Computer interface type Lumanate, Inc. Stereo mini-jacks...
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Cable Crosstalk ESD Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity < -35 dB > 8KV (recoverable) 0° to 35°C 5 to 80% non-condensing -20 to 70°C 5 to Contents Page Back to 85% non-condensing USB Cable Specifications Length Signal Wires Power/Ground Wires Dell Part Number 1 meter (Dual A connectors) 28 AWG 20 AWG UW120 (1-800-W W W-Dell) Power Input Voltage (Current) +5V (1.0A) Note:These voltages are supplied from the USB Bus Connector.
Cable Crosstalk ESD Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity < -35 dB > 8KV (recoverable) 0° to 35°C 5 to 80% non-condensing -20 to 70°C 5 to Contents Page Back to 85% non-condensing USB Cable Specifications Length Signal Wires Power/Ground Wires Dell Part Number 1 meter (Dual A connectors) 28 AWG 20 AWG UW120 (1-800-W W W-Dell) Power Input Voltage (Current) +5V (1.0A) Note:These voltages are supplied from the USB Bus Connector.
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... front panel is in standby mode. Green LED on the computer is used . For information on the keyboard. Drivers are not installed or are not properly loaded. Plug the USB cable directly into the computer. Too many USB devices may be connected to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Reinstalling the Hardware Driver Common Problems and Solutions Getting Help Reinstalling the Hardware Driver To reinstall the Dell External USB...
... front panel is in standby mode. Green LED on the computer is used . For information on the keyboard. Drivers are not installed or are not properly loaded. Plug the USB cable directly into the computer. Too many USB devices may be connected to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Reinstalling the Hardware Driver Common Problems and Solutions Getting Help Reinstalling the Hardware Driver To reinstall the Dell External USB...
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... Help If the troubleshooting procedures in the computer. If the problem remains, contact Dell Tech Support at support.dell.com or calling 1-800-BUY-DELL. Cables or video source may be non-functional. Check that are connected to Contents Page Verify that other channels work correctly by visiting the Dell Support Website at 1-800-624-9896. Audio & Video Problem No video. Cause Inlay or video source may be incorrectly set correctly. Speakers are...
... Help If the troubleshooting procedures in the computer. If the problem remains, contact Dell Tech Support at support.dell.com or calling 1-800-BUY-DELL. Cables or video source may be non-functional. Check that are connected to Contents Page Verify that other channels work correctly by visiting the Dell Support Website at 1-800-624-9896. Audio & Video Problem No video. Cause Inlay or video source may be incorrectly set correctly. Speakers are...