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    Rev. 602 Rev. 614 MANUAL DVB- T / DVB- T&ANAL OG TV USB STICK DIGITAL / HYBRID (DVB-T&ANALOG) TERRESTRIAL TV & RADIO RECEIVER / USB 2.0 WIN XP[...]

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    2 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB Dear customer, The Freecom DVB-T Stick is fully compatible for your desktop PC or laptop use. Its tiny size design with high speed USB2.0 interface let you enjoy digital (FTA) Radio and TV programs and Analog TV programs. It is also a Digital and Analog Video Recorder that you may record your favorite TV programs on y[...]

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    3 GB Table of Contents Users manual General Information ........................................................................................................... p age 4 Warnings and Safety Instructions ................................................................................. page 5 How to Install Installation Steps ......................[...]

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    4 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB Package Contents • Freecom DVB-T Stick • IR Remote Control • Quick Installation Guide • Terrestrial Antenna • MCX-IEC Connector • Manual & Application CD System Requirements The following hard- and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-free operation. Hardware Requirements • IBM o[...]

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    5 GB General Information Warnings and Safety Instructions Please read and follow the below mentioned instructions. They should be observed in order to prevent injury to the user, damage to the device and damage to property, as well as to ensure safe use of the product. Not following these instructions may cause the unit to malfunction. Note: 1. The[...]

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    6 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB How to Install on CD Installation Steps • Insert the "Manual & Application" CD into the CD-ROM drive • Connect the Freecom DVB-T Stick to your computer. • Install Driver / Install DTV application • Install DirectX 9.0 and reboot your system. (If DirectX 9.0 is already installed, you may skip to n[...]

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    7 GB 1 Connect Freecom DVB-T Stick Chapter 1: Connect Freecom DVB-T Stick Receiver to your computer 1. Connecting IEC connector to antenna. 2. Connecting antenna to DVB-T Stick 3. Connecting DVB-T Stick to USB interface on your computer.[...]

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    8 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 2 4. (Option:) You may need longer USB cable for the connection between DVB-T Stick and USB interface on your computer. Note: When connecting the Freecom DVB-T USB Stick to a note- book, make sure the energy saving function is deactivated. The energy saving function reduces CPU performance and might influence the oper[...]

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    9 GB 2 Install Driver and Application Chapter 2: Install Driver and Application IMPORTANT NOTICE!! Please close all applications running be- fore installation process. Please connect the Freecom DVB-T Stick to your computer to start the driver installation. 1. Windows will scan the new software, Please click “ No, not this time ”, and click “[...]

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    10 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 2 3. Please click “ Continue Anyway ”. Notes: If you use Windows XP SP2, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is preinstalled. If you use an earlier version of these operating systems, you are prompted to install DirectX 9.0c. Please follow the installation instructions after the reboot. 4. Completing the found New Hardware Wi[...]

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    11 GB 2 5. Choose Setup Language then click “ OK ” to continue. 6. Click “ Next ” to continue. Install Driver and Application[...]

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    12 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 2 7. Please read the license agreement carefully then click “ Yes ” to continue. 8. Application will be saved to the default folder, C:Program FilesArcSoftTotalMedia . You may change it by pressing “ Browse ” and choose where you would like to save the application.[...]

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    13 GB 2 Install Driver and Application 9. Default setting for Application shortcut folder name is ArcSoft TotalMedia . You may change it and type folder name in blank field. Click “ Next ” to continue. 10. Please click “ Finish ”, and reboot your system to complete installation. Note: If you are using the Windows XP SP2, the installation co[...]

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    14 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 2 11. Install the Windows XP update program, please click “ Next ” to continue. 12. Please read the license agreement carefully then select “ I Agree ”. click “ Next ” to continue.[...]

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    15 GB 2 Install Driver and Application 13. Please click “ Finish ” then reboot your system to complete the installation. (only Hybrid): An icon is placed in your systemtray. You can rightclick on that icon to select the application that you want to control with your remote control. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP [...]

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    16 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 3 Chapter 3: DTV Software / System Introduction DVB-T player Software is an all-in-one multimedia application that allows you to access and work with digital photos, home videos, recorded TV programs, radio and your digital music library right from your TV or home computer. TotalMedia is divided into the main section[...]

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    17 GB 3 DTV Software / System Introduction 2a. Digital: Scan channels. 2b. Hybrid: Choose between „analog“ or „digital“. Digital is the default setting. If you want to change to „analog“ you have to do this by switching to „Freecom Analog TV Receiver“ in the „Video-Settings“ menu.[...]

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    18 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 3 3. Please choose your region and then click „Start“.[...]

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    19 GB 3 3.1 TV Settings digital/analog (only Hybrid) 1. The Device includes Digital and Analog specifications, please click “ TV ” to switch. 2. Please click “ Settings ” to continue. DTV Software / System Introduction[...]

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    20 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 3 3. Please click “ Video Settings ” to continue. 4. Please click or to switch Freecom Analog TV Receiver and Freecom Digital TV Receiver, then please click “ Save ” to continue.[...]

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    21 GB 3 DTV Software / System Introduction 5. If the video device is “ Freecom Analog TV Receiver ”, please click or on the “ Video Standard ” to choose the region need. Such as NTSC_M, PAL, SECAM, then click “ save ” to finish.[...]

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    22 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 3 3.2 How to Use Online Help for Setup / TV / Photo / Music / Video 1. Double click the icon created on desktop. 2. Choose a category. 3. Please click on the on the right top corner.[...]

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    23 GB 3 DTV Software / System Introduction 4. Click “ Yes ” to continue. 5. You may click on any topic you would like to learn more on the list. The detailed instruction will show on right page.[...]

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    24 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 3 6. You may also search by keyword.[...]

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    25 GB 3 DTV Software Introduction 3.3 Introduction of remote control function When using the remote control, always aim directly to the top side (logo side) of the DVB- T stick. The maximum distance should not exceed 3 metres. Volume Control Channel Control Mute Mode Number Input Jump to menu TV Full Screen Application Program On and Off. // FREECO[...]

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    26 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB 4 Chapter 4: Trouble Shooting This Chapter will help you to resolve the problems which you may encounter during the installation and operation. 1. Freecom DVB-T Stick does not work properly Driver installation might not complete. Click “ Device Manager ” from Hardware tab. Find “ Sound, video and game controlle[...]

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    27 GB 4 6. When error dialog box pops up or black screen appears a. Might be resulted from poor signal quality, Freecom DVB-T Stick doesn’t receive enough data of program or does receive wrong data. Please check the connection between Freecom DVB-T Stick and the antenna. b. Please check the driver of VGA card or on board VGA chip. c. Please make [...]

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    28 Freec om DVB- T USB Stick GB Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by[...]

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    WARRANTY (valid in Europe/Turkey only): We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it. In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the quick install guide, instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals. When problems occur we have a database with Frequent[...]