90-day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced at Sima’s option. Mail the enclosed product registration card within ten days of the original purchase. TV Anywhere ATSC Tuner

Conditions Model DTU-100 Quickstart Guide Ship your unit, freight pre-paid, including a copy of your sales receipt and a description of problem to: Sima Products Corporation Attn: Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg. #5 Oakmont, PA 15139

This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or unauthorized repairs. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded. Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 Please register online at www.simacorp.com www.simaproducts.com PN 21754

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Package Contents...... 4 16. Can TotalMedia create 16:9 DVD-video discs from Introduction ...... 6 captured 16:9 TV shows or video files? Features ...... 7 Yes. System Requirements...... 8 Connecting the Hardware ...... 9 Software Installation...... 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING ArcSoft TotalMedia...... 12 Video Playback Module...... 15 1. Cannot watch TV Video Capture Module ...... 17 Make sure if you have installed your TV tuner driver properly. You can check if your TV tuner driver is available within Windows from "Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Device." If FCC Information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used not, verify that your hardware is installed properly with the properly, that is, in strict acceptance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause hardware vendor documentation. interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such 2. TV is not smooth interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and Verify that your system meets the minimum requirements and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is is configured properly-see question 1 in the FAQ section for encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Re-orient the receiving antenna configuration assistance. Also, make sure there are no other * Relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver applications running in the background. * Move this equipment away from the receiver. * Plug this equipment into a different outlet so that this equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits. 3. No Audio If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television Some TV tuners have audio output, but you usually need to technician for additional suggestions. The user may find “How to Identify and resolve plug the audio output into your PC audio line-in to enable your Radio/Television Interference Problems” prepared by the FCC helpful. The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 audio. If this is not the case, when you select the audio device from TV Settings, you can try selecting different audio inputs.

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Yes. You can create DVD movies from your recorded TV Package Contents shows and videos. You can even select custom menu backgrounds for your DVD movie discs.

TV Anywhere ATSC Tuner ArcSoft Amplified 11. Can I transfer my DV tape video to my computer and TotalMedia / Antenna burn to DVD disc with TotalMedia? Yes. Converter 12. Can I record my TV shows to an external hard disk? Yes, you may set up a different drive for recording storage from Setup -> General -> Video Recording Storage.

13. How can I view TV in a small window? And mute audio Video / Audio Input Adaptor quickly? If TotalMedia is in a normal window, i.e, not in maximized window, you can click the "Full Screen" button to fill the window with the TV screen. At that point the window may be resized to a smaller size by dragging the right-bottom corner of the window. To mute audio, press F8.

14. Can I watch one channel TV and record another channel? Yes, if you have two TV tuners installed or one tuner that supports analog + digital signals simultaneously.

15. Does TotalMedia support HDTV Tuner cards? Yes. Page 4 Page 21

Yes, Apple iPod and Sony PSP are supported in TotalMedia To Go. TotalMedia To Go is optional. If you do not have it, please visit the ArcSoft website.

6. Can I play back a video recorded by my mobile phone DTU-100 at a Glance on my computer? Yes, TotalMedia typically includes the required codecs for playing videos created on mobile phones. (Some bundled • USB 2.0 connection versions may not include this feature. If your version doesn't • Amplified antenna (20dB) have it, you can purchase it directly from ArcSoft.) • Composite and S-video input cable 7. Can I playback Microsoft MCE recorded video file in • Software included TotalMedia? Yes. • Record Direct to HDD & DVD • Recording compression Mpeg 2 & AVI 8. Can I record digital audio from a radio (audio only) • Time Slip Capability channel of a DTV signal? Yes. • Built-in Analog (NTSC) tuner supporting 480I 9. What is the Share module used for? Share is an optional module in TotalMedia that enables you to • Built- in Digital (ATSC) tuner supporting share the multimedia files on your computer with your • 480P, 720P, 1080I streaming devices, such as mobile phones, networked DVD players or digital media adapters.

10. Can I burn my recorded TV show to a DVD-video disc?

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2). If your CPU speed is below a Pentium 4, 2.4GHz and less than 512Mbyte RAM, we recommend disabling the time- shifting feature by from Setup -> TV -> TV Settings -> Time Shifting. Introduction 3). Hard Disk DMA should be enabled from the device properties for your hard drive. (The method for setting this TV Anywhere ATSC Tuner is a hardware compression, varies in different operating systems.) plug-n-play real-time Audio / Video capture device with USB 2.0 interface to your laptop or PC. You can 2. How do I enable/disable time shifting PVR functionality? preview, record, or playback audio/video from a VCR, You can enable/disable time shifting feature by turn off Setup - camcorder, or DVD on your PC. The A/V input can be > TV -> TV Settings -> Time Shifting. captured in MPEG 2 or MPEG 4 format, which 3. What kind of video file formats can TotalMedia play? subsequently can be edited, added titles and burned MPEG1/2, MPEG4, ASF, WMV, MP4, 3GPP, 3G 2, MOV, onto a disc to create your own VCD, SVCD or DVD DVR-MS, DV-AVI, AVI titles. Video can be directly sent to iPod, PSP, or other portable media players. You can also snapshot a video 4. How can I schedule recording a TV show and then to create a still image in BMP/JPG format. automatically transfer it to my mobile phone? First, you need to go to TV -> Schedule Recording to select the USB2.0 interface provides a high-speed transmission time and channel of the desired show. Then click on the To Go rate so you can watch video programs at high resolution module and use Schedule Sync to set up synchronization on the folder the file will be saved in at a time after the show is up to DVD quality. It offers a simple and easy way to get recorded. The end result will have your TV show available on all of your old VHS tapes or movies on to VCD or DVD your mobile device without further action by you. so you can preserve your family treasures for a lifetime. 5. Can I transfer my recorded TV show to my Apple iPod and Sony PSP?

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Note: If you’re capturing video from a DV camcorder, you will be prompted to choose a recording format (DV- Features

AVI or MPEG-2). Depending on your choice, various • Hardware compression ensures best picture and sound options will be available. You can also capture a single quality during recording and playback. frame as a still image by clicking "Capture Frame." • Hardware compression ensures perfect synchronization between video and audio during playback of an hour-long TOTALMEDIA FAQ prerecorded program. 1. What are the best settings to watch TV on my system? • Since all compression work is done by the ATSC Tuner, it 1). If your graphics display adapter meets the following relieves your PC from hefty mathematic operations that requirements: afflicts most other software compression boxes, and • ATI Radeon 7200 or above therefore ensures a glitch-free recording/playback even if • nVidia Geforce MX 440 or above your PC does not have a latest-generation CPU inside. • Intel 82865 or above • External USB 2.0 plug-n-play video/audio capture box, no Then you can turn on DX-VA under Setup -> General -> power adapter needed. Display Settings -> • Composite Video or S-Video input; supports NTSC, PAL Hardware Acceleration. • and SECAM input system. Stereo audio input. If your graphics display • Bundled with capture and playback software ArcSoft adapter does not meet TotalMedia™ the above requirements, • High video resolution up to DVD quality. disable DX-VA and 3D • Support resolution up to 720x480(NTSC)/720x576(PAL) at transitions. To watch 30 and 25 frame/sec. respectively. HDTV on your computer • Full screen Preview and adjustable window size requires a high performance CPU (Pentium 4, 2.4GHz with 512Mbyte RAM). Page 18 Page 7

System Requirements Video Capture Module

• Windows 2000/XP Capture video from • Pentium 4, 1.2 GHz or equivalent your camcorder, • 150 MB free hard drive space for program VCR, or other installation supported device. Follow the onscreen • 256 MB RAM (512 MB DDR RAM recommended) prompts to get your • 16-bit color display at 800x600 (32 MB video video ready for memory with DirectX 3D support recommended) recording. When • DirectX 9 or above you're ready, click

"Next." Note: 1. For time-shifting and MPEG-2 capturing, a Pentium IV 2.0 GHz processor (or higher) or Before you begin to capture video, you may wish to equivalent is required. verify your capture settings. Click the Settings. Enter a 2. To support High definition TV, the minimum file name for the video you are about to capture (click the requirement is one of the following video cards “A_” button to access a virtual keyboard). with DX-VA (video card hardware acceleration) • Set the capture duration. enabled: • To automatically burn your video to disc after it • ATI Radeon 7200 or above has been captured, check the "Automatically • nVidia Geforce MX 440 or above create a disc..." box. • Intel 82865 or above • When you're ready to begin capturing video, click "Capture."

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• From "View" you can choose either "Detail" or "Thumbnail". "Detail" view includes file names, dates and other information. "Thumbnail" view Connecting the Hardware shows the file thumbnail. You can set a different This guide is meant to get you set up and watching your frame in the video as the thumbnail in the Edit video and audio content in minutes. Video section. • Use the "Sort" feature to present your video files in order by file name, file size or date. 1. Connect the ATSC Tuner Additional options include: to your computer.

Capture - Allows you to capture video from supported capture devices. Burn To Disc - Allows you to create a VCD or DVD from your video files.

2. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive, and install the TV Tuner Driver.

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Video Playback Module This area enables you to play video files stored on your

computer, capture video and burn your video files to 3. Select "Install from a list or specific location disc. [Advanced ] then Click [Next].

• The video files shown here belong to the folder listed at the top of the page. Click the "Up One 4. Select CD-ROM Drive, and Click [Next]. Finish the Level" button to go up one folder level in the installation. directory.

• Click to check the video file you want. 5. To watch • Select any video file to play it and use the ATSC or Analog buttons on floating toolbar to control playback. TV stations, There is a preview window at the bottom left connect the corner of the screen. You can click the button antenna to the next to it to switch to full screen mode. Press ATSC Tuner "Esc" to exit full screen. using the adaptor. • To trim the video, click the scissors icon to the An additional USB right of your selection. port is required for • To rename the video file, click the "A_" icon to the amplified access a virtual keyboard. antenna. • Click the Delete (trash can) icon to delete the 6. To record video and audio directly into your file. computer, connect the A/V cable to the ATSC Tuner.

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After configuration is complete, you can use your remote control to change channels, or use the channel controls (+/- button) in the floating toolbar at the bottom of the screen. You may pause and rewind TV (while you’re watching) Software Installation using both the remote control and the toolbar.

Full Screen - 1. Insert the ATSC CD into the computer if it is not Displays the already, and navigate to your CD-ROM Drive. video over the Double Click on the Setup.exe file entire program 2. Follow the Instructions for choosing a language. display area- 3. Choose Complete Installation, and continue typically the entire through the installation process. screen. You can 4. You may need to install DirectX on your click the computer if it is not installed already. Full Screen 5. Continue to click Yes or Next to complete the button to switch remaining steps for ArcSoft TotalMedia into full screen Installation. mode. Press "Esc" or double-click the mouse to go back to a normal window.

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ArcSoft TotalMedia TV Module

ArcSoft TotalMedia is an all-in-one multimedia This section lets you view and edit the settings for TV application that allows you to access and work with recording. When you watch TV for the first time, the digital photos, home videos, recorded TV programs, application will prompt you to configure the TV signal. home movies, radio and your digital music library right The settings is divided into four steps: from your TV or home computer. 1. Select your region. 2. Select video device. TotalMedia is divided into several sections or modules. 3. Click "Start" to scan for In this Quickstart Guide we will cover the most relevant available channels. sections which pertain to the Sima ATSC Tuner. 4. Set up two tuners. After setting up one tuner, if The Complete TotalMedia Manual is included in PDF there is another tuner in Format on the Installation CDROM. your PC, you can repeat the steps for the second tuner.

Choose the options you want from the various pull-down lists. The program also provides "Previous" and "Next" buttons to switch between setup pages. When you're ready, click "Finish".

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