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Installation manual Max A8 Please read this manual carefully, it will help you to install and set up your Digital Devices product properly. To download the latest drivers and updated manuals check out our website www.digitaldevices.de. For further contact details please browse to the end of this manual. Note: We reserve the right for technical changes as well as changes in form, color and weight. Table of contents SafetyInstructions Product features Technical Data Scope of supply Initialization Installation Connections Driver installation Driver installation Windows Driver installation Linux Digital Devices Control Center Software and applications Digital Devices TV TV software support Technical illustrations Extensions Troubleshooting Safety instructions and hazard notices The product is suited for use in PC-systems only. Please read the following safety instructions carefully to avoid damage to persons or the product during use. Also obey the instructions in your PC manual. Please provide the manual to people who carry out an upgrade or upgrade (also in case of resale). Important safety instructions Installation requires knowledge with PC systems and may only be carried out by experienced users and trained staff. Never allow children to play with electrical appliances. They can not recognize hazards. Disconnect your PC from the power supply before doing any work, and then wait a few minutes for all components to cool down before performing any work. There is a risk of electric shock when connecting to the power supply, which can be fatal. The power plug must be accessible in order to allow disconnection from the power supply in case of danger. Never bridge connections in the system or the power supply fuse, as there is a risk of electric shock. Hazard information to work on your PC Do not plug or unplug any cables when the PC is switched on (not even the antenna cable). You should statically discharge prior to any work, for example by touching a grounded object. Use only components and cables in perfect original condition. Defective devices and cables must be replaced. Use the card only at the intended connections (PCI Express or data port) and do not apply force during installation The card / module must not come into contact with moisture or chemical solvents. Cards / modules which come into contact with liquid are to be sorted out. On no account use tools (e.g. screwdrivers) to reach hardly accessible places in the PC. Power supplies carry voltage even after being switched off, therefore there is a risk of (lethal) electric shock. Small parts such as screws can cause short circuits and should therefore not be located inside the PC. Do not use the card / module and PC outdoors. Cables for indoor use must not be used outdoors.In the event of problems, defects or questions, please contact your supplier. Disclaimer of liability The following points will result in the loss of liability, guarantee and warranty claims: Use of defective or modified parts and cables. Or parts and cables which have come in contact with liquids Failure to comply to safety instructions or installation by non-qualified persons Use of non-approved replacement parts Electromagnetic compatibility and disposal The guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility must be adhered to when connecting the TV card / module. Electrical components must be disposed properly and do not belong in the household refuse. Product features The Max A8 is a 8-tuner UHD/HD-TV-card, which allows hassle-free TV and radio reception according to the latest standards. Additional tuners and CI modules can be incorporated seamlessly due to Digital Devices' focus on modular design solutions. Designed and produced in Germany in addition to proprietary support by the manufacturer ensure a continual advancement of many software products. Particular emphasis has been placed on environmentally friendly Green IT with low energy consumption and without environmental hazardous components. Technical data Max A8 Identification EAN: 4260217681034 Part No.: 820018 Product category 8-tuner card for DVB-C2 and DVB-T2 Single card application (standalone) No connection for expansion modules, extension via PCI Express possible DVB-C characteristics Frequency range: 51-858 MHz All modulations and coderates according to DVB-C specification Symbolrates from 0,87 up to 6,9 MBaud Sensitivity: 47dbµV (64QAM), 47dbµV (256QAM) DVB-C2 specifications QAM: 16, 64, 256, 1024, 4096 Code Rates: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 Guard Intervals: 1/64 and 1/128 Channel bandwidths: 8 MHz and 6 MHz Data Slice Types: 1 & 2 supported Data Slice Width: up to 7.61 MHz Stream processor for automatic common-PLP and data-PLP combination FEC Header Type Robust mode High Efficiency mode Notch Support Narrowband and broadband notches Reception of narrow channels down to 2 MHz between broadband notches Time interleaving modes 4, 8 symbols and ,best fit' DVB-T/T2 specifications Frequency range: 49-861MHz, 2k&8k OFDM All modulations and coderates according to DVB-T and DVB-T2 specification Sensitivity: -83,0dBm at 16-QAM&3/4 ISDB-T specifications 6 MHz,7 MHz and 8 MHz BW support Excellent phase noise resistance Excellent multipath equalization performance Automatic detection of mode/guard interval lengths EWS (Emergency Warning System) Unicable Master/Slave-Unicable System for DVB-C/T, one antenna cable supports all tuners Standard connections PCI Express (x1-x16) IEC connector (Input) 20-pin data connector for utilizing the Max A8 with an Octopus Net. Sherlock connector facilitating power supply when used in an Octopus Net Dimensions H 104 mm, L 111 mm, D 15 mm Power consumption PCIe compliant DVB-T2: 16,2 watts (worst case -80dBm QAM256 7/8) DVB-C: 13 watts *Notice: active cooling required, passive cooling is not enough Supported operating systems Linux (Kernel 2.6.34 or higher) Microsoft Windows® XP(SP3), 7, 8, 8.1, 10; (32/64 Bit) Windows® Media Center System requirements Dual Core Intel® oder AMD® CPU 512 MB RAM 1x free PCIe port (x1 to x16) Enviroment and safety RoHS compliant WEEE compliant Manufactured and designed according to European ISO / DIN guidelines and environmental standards. Scope of supply Max A8 PCI Express card Quick Install Guide Manual (on CD) Driver (on CD) DD-TV Software (on CD) Slot bracket full-profile Initialization Note: Make sure to follow the safety instructions in this manual and in the user manual of your PC. Initial preparation Carry out a backup prior to the installation process. Switch off the PC and disconnect the power supply. Now other external cables can be disconnected. Put the PC on a stable surface in order to access the backside easily. Wait a few minutes until all parts have cooled down before opening your PC and continuing the installation process. Note: To prevent an electrical short circuit, newly acquired equipment and cards should not be put into operation until they have reached the surrounding temperature. Attach the slot bracket to the card or module if necessary and use the screws provided with the product. Note: Depending on the measurements the card comes with two slot brackets (Full Profile and Low Profile). Slot brackets in various designs are available separately. Installing the card Note: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage internal components of the PC. Hence, you should discharge before working on the system, for example by touching a grounded object. Open the housing as described in the operating instructions of your PC. Locate a suitable PCIe slot and remove the slot cover. Keep the TV card at the slot bracket and plug it vertically into a free PCI Express slot (x1-x16) until the TV card is locked into place firmly. Be careful not to damage any surrounding components. Tighten the screws of the slot bracket until the card is fastened. (Optional, when using a Cine-S2): Connect the power connector to your power supply if your LNB requires that (> 5 watts of power consumption). LNBs with a power consumption of up to 20 Watts can be utilized. Close the housing Reconnect any disconnected cables Connect the antenna cable to an antenna input port of your TV card or to your tuner module Finally, connect the power cord to the PC and turn it on. Connection diagram Max A8 Driver installation Driver installation on Windows PCs Preparation: 1. Start your web browser and go to www.digital-devices.com. 2. Now click on "Downloads" and download the appropriate driver for your individual operating system. Drivers are available for the following versions of Windows: Microsoft Windows® XP (SP3), 7, 8, 8.1, 10, in 32 and 64 bits Windows Media Center is fully supported. Driver installation Caution: When installing new drivers or programs, existing data can be overwritten or changed. Hence, you should create a backup copy of your hard drive before proceeding with the installation. Compensation claims for loss of data and resulting damages are excluded. Note: For Windows® XP, please log in with a user account which has been granted administrator rights. 1. Start the setup program by (double) clicking the downloaded file: "DigitalDevices DVB Driver X.msi". 2. Now please follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If you select an installation directory other than the suggested installation directory, the DD Control Center for managing the cards and modules can only be accessed from the installation directory and not from the control panel. 3. After completing the installation, restart the computer. Note: The message "The driver to be installed has not passed the test..." is no indication for a malfunctioning driver, but rather for a missing Microsoft signature. The error message can be ignored, thus clicking the "Next" button. After successful driver installation, three new entries are displayed in the Windows device manager (In case of additional modules installed more entries may appear).