DVB-S TV Products User‟s Guide This manual matches the following products: Geniatech DigiStar PCI Geniatech DigiStar2HD PCI Geniatech SatBox USB

Document Release Date: 09/2006 Copyright © Geniatech Inc. All Rights Reserved Version 1.1

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Table of contents - I - Version 2.0 Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 1 Defining the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars ............................................................. 1 Defining DigiStar PCI/USB.............................................................................. 1 Defining StarBox USB ............................................................................... 1 Defining DigiSTAR2HD PCI................................................................................... 1 Step one: Installation your DVB-PC TV device .................................................. 2 Step two: Installation of driver and software components .................................. 2 Step three: Connect to the services................................................................... 2 Chapter 2: Installing the DVB-PC TV device.............................................................. 3 Summary............................................................................................................... 3 System requirements............................................................................................. 3 Additional system requirements for PCI devices................................................ 3 Additional system requirements for USB devices............................................... 3 Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception ................................. 3 Important information......................................................................................... 4 Package contents.................................................................................................. 4 Static electricity warning ........................................................................................ 4 Installation of the DVB-PC TV Device.................................................................... 5 Installation of the PCI device ............................................................................. 5 Installation of the USB device............................................................................ 5 Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software components ......................................... 6 Summary............................................................................................................... 6 Install the driver..................................................................................................... 6 Update the driver................................................................................................. 10 Installation of additional Software packages........................................................ 13 Installation of the DVB-PC TV Stars applications............................................. 14 Appendix A: Additional information............................................................................A Technical support / contact:...................................................................................A Appendix B: Glossary................................................................................................B Appendix C: FAQ................................................................................................B

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Chapter 1: Introduction Defining the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars Defining DigiStar PCI

DigiStar PCI is a small board that is plugged into a PCI slot of your computer. It gives you unprecedented access to Internet services and any “Free To Air” broadcast digital satellite television channel (DVB-S). And also you can connect with Setop Box via our Capture function to watch Satellite Pay TV with full screen.

Defining StarBox USB

The StarBox USB is the USB version that is connected to an USB 2.0 port of your computer. It gives you unprecedented access to Internet services and any “Free To Air” broadcast digital satellite television channel (DVB-S). And also you can connect with Setop Box via our Capture function to watch Satellite Pay TV with full screen.

Defining DigiStar2HD PCI

DigiStar2HD PCI is a small board that is plugged into a PCI slot of your computer. It gives you unprecedented access to Internet services and any “Free To Air” DVB-S and DVB-S2 HDTV broadcast digital satellite television channel. And also you can connect with Setop Box via our Capture function to watch Satellite Pay TV with full screen.

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Chapter 2: Installing the DVB-PC TV device Summary In this chapter the system requirements and the installation of the DVB-PC TV PCI and USB device are described.

System requirements

IBM compatible PC with Pentium III 1700MHz or above, if for DigiStar2HD, need 3G P4 At least 256MB RAM At least 30MB free hard disc space Sound Blaster compatible audio card 3D graphic card recommended (with hardware overlay support, up to date drivers) Supported operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional/Server (Service Pack 4 required) Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required) Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (upgrade driver later) Additional requirements: DirectX 9 or above MediaPlayer 9 or above At least 10GB or above hard disc space necessary for PVR functionality

Additional system requirements for PCI devices

1 available PCI slot for each PCI card (do not use the one directly under AGP graphic card connector). If you use a multiple number of PCI cards, you have to calculate with current of 4A on the 5V rail for each of the used Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars PCI card.

Additional system requirements for USB devices

1 available USB2.0 port (don‟t using a USB2.0 hub). It require Master USB, if there have slave and master USB.

Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception

Geniatech DigiStar TV PCI / Digistar2HD TV PCI / SatBox USB IBM compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP CPU with 2400MHz or above 3D AGP or PCIexpress graphic card recommended (with MPEG2 hardware acceleration, hardware overlay support and up to date drivers) Recommended operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 required) Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required) Windows XP Professional x64 Edition will be supported in the future

Important information For best results, a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 16 bit color dept or above is recommended for use with DVB applications. A screen resolution of at least 1280x1024 pixels with 24 bit color dept or above is recommended for HDTV. You should update all your system drivers (mainboard, graphics, sound and network adapter drivers) to the current version before installing the driver for the DVB-PC TV device. You also should update your operating system with all service packs and hot fixes available.

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Package contents Each Geniatech DVB-PC TV device package should contain the following items: DigiStar/ DigiStar2HD PCI card Or StarBox USB box with power supply and USB cable Installation CD (contains User‟s Guide) with driver and software Quick Install Guide emote control with IR receiver (PCI only, StarBox has receiver on box)

Installation of the DVB-PC TV Device Installation of the PCI device To install the DVB-PC TV Stars PCI board make certain that the computer is turned off. Precede the following steps to install the PCI card into your PC system: 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Open the case of your computer to expose the PCI slots. 3. Now you have to choose a free PCI slot. If possible choose a different slot than the slot next to your AGP connector. 4. Unscrew the metal dust protector of the slot you have chosen. 5. Put the DVB-PC TV PCI board into the PCI slot as you can see from the picture below.

Figure 2.1: Inserting the DVB board into a PCI slot

6. Tighten the screw on the DVB-PC TV PCI board. 7. Repeat the steps 3 to 6 for any additional PCI card you want to install. 8. Close the case of your computer case. Your DVB-PC TV PCI hardware is now installed.

Installation of the USB device If you want to use a USB2.0 port, connect the DVB-PC TV Stars USB box directly to the USB port of your computer.

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After this you also have to connect the power supply to the USB box.

Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software Summary In this chapter the installation of DigiStar PCI is exemplary described for the operating system Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. The installation for the other operating systems as Windows 2000 is similar.

Install the driver DVB-PC TV PCI Driver Install: When you start your computer for the first time after installing the DVB-PC TV PCI card or after you plugged in the USB box, the message “Found New Hardware” appears. 1. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts the driver installation process. Select the option “No, not at this time” within the dialog “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?” and click “Cancel” to continue. Insert the driver CD into CDROM, and start install the driver, or just run “driversetup.exe”. 2. Now the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will find a suitable driver at the specified location (automatically find the driver location). 3. Now this message appears. Drivers for the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars contain no driver signature from Microsoft. This should be no problem at all. Click “Continue Anyway” to complete the driver installation process.

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4. After those steps the driver is installed correctly, altogether 4 devices have been installed. If any problem occurs during this procedure, please repeat step 1-4.

SatBox USB Driver Install: When you start your computer for the first time after installing the DVB-PC TV Stars USB box or after you plugged in the USB box, the message “Found New Hardware” appears. 1. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts the driver installation process. Select the option “No, not at this time” within the dialog “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?” and click “Cancel” to continue then stop USB connection. Insert the driver CD into CDROM, and start install the driver, or just run “Drivers\setup.exe”. After a while will show find a Video device, if passed Microsoft Certification, click „continue anyway‟ till it is finished. 2. After finished Driver installation, then connect SatBox to computer, Now the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will find a suitable driver at the specified location (automatically find the driver location). 3. Now this message appears. Drivers for the “DVBS Video” contain no driver signature from Microsoft. This should be no problem at all. Click “Continue Anyway” to complete the driver installation process.

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Installation of Software packages

Installation of the DVB-PC TV Stars applications The installation of the data reception application Server4PC is a run trough installation. 1. First the language menu appears. Choose your language (e.g. English) and click “OK” to proceed. 2. Now the installation process will start. Click “Next” to proceed. 3. Read the Geniatech DVB License Agreement and click “Yes” to accept this agreement. 4. Use the default destination folder or choose your program destination path by using the “Browse” button. Press “Next” to proceed. 5. Press “Next” to proceed.The setup will now perform the software installation. And install MPEGCAP software and MPEG4 plug. 6. After this, the installation of ProgDVB has been completed. You have to restart your computer system to activate the changes. Please save your data and close all applications first. Then click “Finish” to complete the setup and restart your computer.

Chapter 4: Connection Summary In this chapter you will get all information about the needed connection of your DVBPC TV device with the reception equipment.

DigiStar USB/PCI This part explains how to connect the DigiStar PCI/USB to your reception equipment and which components are required.

How to connect to a satellite For reception of DVB services in combination with most common satellite systems (e.g. Astra 19.2°E) a universal LNB with a frequency range between 10.7 to 12.75GHz is required There are three connection methods in combination with satellite reception possible: Using a Single-LNB/Twin-LNB/Quattro Switch-LNB In this case the DigiStar PCI/USB is connected directly to the LNB as shown in this picture:

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Figure 4.1: Connect a single LNB to DigiStar TV PCI or SatBox USB

Using a set top box(STB), and use one same LNB, loop out to DVBS TV PCI/USB from STB‟s LNB out or RF out. .

Figure 4.2: Connect two single LNBs to DigiStar TV PCI or SatBox USB

Using a DiSEqC switch to receive multiple satellites with your DigiStar /

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SatBox USB.

Figure 4.3: Connecting up to four LNBs to DigiStar TV PCI or SatBox USB

DigiStar PCI/USB does support DiSEqC 1.0 only. With this DiSEqC Level it is possible receive up to 4 satellites with 4 frequency areas per satellite. Almost all DiSEqC 2.0 switches are compatible to DiSEqC 1.0 devices, because DiSEqC 2.0 is backward compatible to DiSEqC 1.0. The DigiStar TV PCI / USB is not designed to be operated in combination with DiSEqC 1.2 / USALS satellite dish positioner systems. The usage of such systems will cause permanent damage to your DVB-PC TV device and possibly to your computer.

Chapter 5: ProgDVB Software Usage 1. Run ProgDVB by c lic k the ProgDVB icon on the desktop. 2. Select DVB card type for ProgDVB: When use ProgDVB comes from Geniatech product pac kage, this step has been done a utomatically, you can go directly to step 3. Click on the SETTINGS-> Device List to choose the type of card you have installed to work with ProgDVB.

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From this w indow, you can see what type of card is configured for ProgDVB to use:

3. Configuring DiSEqC and LNB settings: One of the most important things to define is the DiSEqC switch parameter, whether you connect 1 or more satellites to your DVB card. (More than one satellite feed requires a DiSEqC switch). For each LNB you must enter the proper settings of LOF1, SWITCH, and LOF2.

If you have only one LNB/antenna to your DVB card, select NONE on the DiSEqC box. If you connected many satellites or LNBs to your DVB card, select 1.0 OR 2.0 in the DiSEqC switch boxes. Click a green dot, then select ADD LNB or highlight an already configured LNB, and

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click PROPERTY on the right.

In the LNB settings window, select the correct values. Most satellites use the settings as in the follow ing picture:

For other satellites, such as Nimiq and Echostar satellites, the values are: Type: Ku or circular LOF1: 11250 SWITCH: 12700 LOF2: 0 For Dualband LNB: Type: Ku or circular LOF1: 10750 SWITCH: 11700 LOF2: 10600 POWER option is when your card powers the LNB. Once done, you are ready to scan your selected satellites.

4. Scanning satellites: Satellites transmit via many transponders, or emitters. You can scan part of a satellite or all of it.

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Your scan window for a satellite will look like this:

This is what your SCAN TRANSPONDER should look like:

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Remember: you need to scan each tra nsponder to find all channels on a satellite.

5. Customizing your display settings: Select display options for the satellite channels listing by right clicking on the left side of the application. Important: Only afte r sorting the cha nne l lists, you ca n use the IR ha ndset to change the channel up and down.

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From this window, choose how you want to display the different aspects of your satellite and its channels.

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There are 3 types of feeds:

There also data feeds that carry no audio or video.

6. Fine-tuning ProgDVB: Audio and video settings: From this w indow (see below), select how ProgDVB w ill output sound and video, DirectShow settings, and timeshifting values.

7.Vie wing satellite reception: You can view your programs in various ways: regular display, full-screen, or a resizable, moveable window. In any display mode you are in, right-click your mouse button to select another display mode.

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Timeshifting: This feature lets you record a program. You can pause it, and continue it later: ProgDVB will continue to store the program on hard drive for later viewing.

This is the setup screen to adjust Timeshifting parameters:

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8. Additional features: Languages: Many language translations are available for ProgDVB.

Add-on features to ProgDVB:

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There are many add-on modules you ca n insta ll in ProgDVB: some display subtitles when available, some others control a ntenna motors, analyze the DVB stream, etc.

Schedule r: Here is the sample schedule from ProgDVB. Look at the listings and commands to customize your own version.

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Chapter 6: MPEGCap Software Usage

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Description Setting Setup menu Snapshot Start to record

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Description Status window stop Shift stereo

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Stop record Jump to the place of stop Jump to the place of start

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Pause Play recorded files

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Back forward Open the recorded file Minimize Full screen ： Window and video desktop switch About：Show version and copyright. Exit MPEGCap. Video Window

Appendix A: Additional information Technical support / contact: Homepage: http://www.Geniatech.com Support email: [email protected]

Appendix B: Glossary Carrier Frequency Electromagnetic radiation that is modified to represent broadcast information for transfer across distances. See Modulation and Demodulation. Converter The device in the satellite dish, which amplifies the radiation from the satellite and converts it to an intermediate frequency (from 950 to 2,150 MHz), before the signal reaches coaxial cable that connects the antenna to the receiver so-called universal converter can receive signal from most European satellites. Decibel (dB) Logarithmic measurement used to indicate increase or decrease in signal quality. Demodulation The reconstruction of original signal from radiation that has reached the end user‟s reception equipment. This commonly occurs at the tuner. See Modulation. DiSEqC Device that connects the receiver and other equipment in a satellite receiving system, using coaxial cable to transmit signals to each component. Dish The satellite antenna. It is a parabolic surface, which reflects the received signal towards the converter. The larger the dish, the better the signal quality. Dualband Converter, which is able to receive two different frequency bands at the same time. DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) The digital broadcasting standard for Europe, based on MPEG-2. Developed by an international consortium, it is available in three types: DVB-S for satellite, DVB-C for cable TV and DVB-T for terrestrial. Encryption Scheme for scrambling subscriber television or radio. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An on-screen listing that lets digital television watchers see such information as time, channel, and content for current and upcoming programs. Feed Antenna dish component, which aims the signal reflected by the dish towards the LNB. HDTV High Definition Television Intermediate frequency Frequency band originated from LNB that the receiver can tune. The typical band is 950 - 2,150 MHz.

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LNB (Low Noise Block converter) See Converter. Modulation The process by which electromagnetic radiation is modified to represent digital or analog input for transfer across distances. In modulation, electromagnetic waves are typically altered as to phase and other characteristics, according to the type of information they convey. MPEG-2 Digital data compression format, which uses powerful algorithms to greatly reduce the size of final data. Developed by an international research group (the Motion Picture Expert Group-MPEG), it is the system used to compress the digital data for the DVB signals. Oscillator See Local Oscillator. PID (Packet Identification Code) A code assigned to a unit of data before it leaves the transmitter, based on such particulars as the program of which the data is apart, and the type of data, e.g., audio, video. The term „PID‟ is also used to refer to the unit of data itself. A typical channel comprises several PIDs. Polarization Characteristic behavior of the electromagnetic waves. In satellite transmission the polarization can be horizontal or vertical. Polarizer Device on end-user equipment, which separates vertically and horizontally, polarized waves. QPSK, QAM Modulation schemes for satellite and cable TV, respectively. See Modulation and Demodulation. Sampling Conversion of analogue signal to numeric data, measuring an electric signal at a predefined pace. Satellite Chart A free, public source of information about each orbiting satellite, its channels, polarities, symbol rates, and the like SatcoDX is an example of an organization that maintains such a chart. Please visit: www.satcodx.com to get more information. Satellite Database The database of channels that ships with DVB-S TV products. The factory database includes channels from the Astra satellite, and may be modified at anytime using Channel Management or by performing a scan. Satellite List The list of satellites available from the satellite database. SDTV Standard Definition Television Symbol Describes radiation that has been modified to represent digital information. Symbol characteristics such as phase represent particular configurations of binary data. A carrier frequency is manipulated into symbol. See also modulation and demodulation. Symbol Rate The speed at which the satellite sends symbol, or data, expressed in symbols per second. Different modulation schemes use different symbol rates. Transponder Device on the satellite, which can receive terrestrial input and transmit it back to earth in the form of a broadcast. Each transponder typically handles several channels. Universal LNB A converter equipped with two local oscillators. The low band one is at 9,750 MHz; the high band one is at 10,600 MHz. Using this LNB the maximum frequency in Ku band (12,750 MHz) is shifted to 2,150 MHz.

Appendix C: Frequent Asked Questions What Operating Systems are supported by the Digital Satellite Products? The Digital Satellite range will function under Windows2000, and Windows XP. It will not function under Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or ME

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What format does my product capture the satellite program in? All of the Digital product range capture in RAW MPEG2 format. This is how it is broadcasted, it will not capture in any other format. If you capture external video source from video input port, depends on the software, you can select more formats, like Mpeg1 and AVI. Can I record one show while watching another? Yes, you can watch satellite TV and on the same time record external video source. NO, you cannot watch a satellite channel and on the same time record another channel. . The picture looks mosaic. Please check the connectivity of LNB and DVBS device. Please make sure other object does not cover your dish. Please make sure it is not heavily raining or snowing. Please make sure the dish is not moved by strong wind. I do not receive any channels, but before I can receive all the channels See “The picture looks mosaic”. I do not receive any channels, it is the first time I use the Satellite product Please do perform a scan action when you first use satellite product, above software usage has detailed introduction. The EPG is not working on my Digital Satellite product? EPG is dependent on the broadcast and whether or not the broadcaster supports EPG functions. Please check with the channel provider to see if they support EPG. I can only scan fewer channels then should be, nearly half, but before I am sure there is more channels in the satellite. The problem is you connect LNB to a set top box first to its LNB input, then from the out put of the STB, connect to satellite card/box, and the STB is working when you scan the satellite. For the STB fix the polarity voltage, so the satellite card/box cannot find some channels, which is opposites polarity. Power off the STB when you need use satellite card/box. I lost some of the channels, nearly half, but before I can watch all the channels. Answer is the same as above. What equipment do I need to receive Digital Satellite? You will need a Satellite Dish with a LNB, we recommend a Universal LNB, a cable from the satellite dish going into the Digital Satellite product, which uses a F-type connector. See your local Satellite installer for advise on what size dish and the channels you intend to view.

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