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Rev 4
03/01/06
VisionTek THEATER™ 550 PRO
User Guide
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Copyright © 2004, ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, performance and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in diagrams. Copyright © 2005, VisionTek All rights reserved. VisionTek and XTASY produ
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detail
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements Chapter 2 Installing Hardware ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quick Installation
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Important !!!!!!! This manual covers two different VisionTek Theater 550 Pro product solutions: remote control (1) The VisionTek XTASY Theater 550 Pro Media Center Edition version with (2) VisionTek Theater 550 Pro Windows XP version without remote control. CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the VisionTek Theater 550 Pro TV Tuner card/PVR solution. Your VisionTek THEATER™
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CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for installing the THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card in the shortest possible time. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for any previous TV Tuner products if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down and discon
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Quick install diagram of the Media Center Edition sku with remote control. 7
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Quick install diagram of the Windows XP sku featuring SnapStream software. Detailed Installation The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new THEATER™ 550 PRO- based TV tuner card. Installation Diagram THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card with PCI Connector PCI Connection on Motherboard Insertion Point for PCI Card 8
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Installing your THEATER™ 550 PRO-based TV tuner card in Windows XP Home, Pro, and Media Center Edition 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect all cables from the back of your computer with the exception of your power cord. WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. 3 Remove the computer cove
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IF USING SNAPSTREAM SOFTWARE PLEASE SKIP TO CHAPTER 4 FOR ASSISTANCE INSTALLING SOFTWARE What is SnapStream Beyond TV? SnapStream Beyond TV is a software program that allows you to view TV and record TV on your PC. Think of it as an alternative to TiVo™ or Microsoft XP Media Center Edition. Important!!!!! Media Center Edition users: If you purchased the VisionTek Xtasy Theater 550 Pro Media Center Edition (w/remote control) and y
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CHAPTER 3: Installing Hardware - Media Center Edition version (with remote control) only Remote control receiver unit for Media Center Edition version Instructions: Attach the USB cable (included with product) into USB receptacle on receiver unit. Next, insert the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IR B
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Diagram for remote control used on XP Media Center Edition version. “MY” Buttons are shortcut buttons to take you to the four Note: The Windows XP version featuring main areas within Media Center. SnapStream software does not come with a remote control “More” Button provides additional information in each format. “CH/PG” +/- Button allows movement up and down channels “Vol” +/- Button allows for Launch Windows XP Media Center increases and decreases Edition by press
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CHAPTER 4: Installing Software - Windows XP Version Featuring SnapStream “Subscriber Edition” software Section A: Installing ATI TV Tuner Drivers (WDM drivers) This chapter will guide you through the installation of the TV Tuner software drivers for your VisionTek XTASY THEATER™ 550 PRO TV tuner card. 1 Insert the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above or 1 From the Windows® Desktop, cl
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Section B: Installing SnapStream Beyond TV Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of your SnapStream software 1 Insert (or remove and reinsert) the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above or 1 From the Windows® Desktop, click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) 2 Click Install SnapStream Beyond TV software button. 14
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Section C - SnapStream Beyond TV Setup Wizard • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond TV> Beyond TV Setup Wizard 15
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Section D - SnapStream Beyond TV Help • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond TV > Beyond TV Help 16
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Section E: Installing SnapStream Beyond Media Software (optional) This chapter will guide you through the installation of your SnapStream software 1 Insert (or remove and reinsert) the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above or 1 From the Windows® Desktop, click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) 2 Click Install Optional SnapStream Beyond Media software button.
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Section F – Beyond Media Setup Wizard • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond Media > Beyond Media Setup Wizard 18
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Section G - SnapStream Beyond Media Help • From the Windows® Start Menu, choose Programs > SnapStream > Beyond Media > Beyond Media Help 19
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Chapter 5: Installing Software Drivers and Setup - Windows Media Center Edition version with remote control 1 Insert the installation CD that came with the product. Windows XP autorun feature should automatically load the installation menu shown above or 1 From the Windows® Desktop, click My Computer > CD or DVD drive (VisionTek logo will be present) 2 Click Install ATI TV Tuner Drivers (WDM drivers) 3 Follow the onscreen instructions and reboot as prompted Note: If video is n
