Miglia Technology AlchemyTV DVR manual Table of contents

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Introduction and Overview of AlchemyTV DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction and System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Overview of AlchemyTV DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware and software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting up the TV tuner for viewing and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Serial Number and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Setting up AlchemyTV DVR for TV reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the AlchemyTV DVR Menus and Onscreen Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 AlchemyTV DVR Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 AlchemyTV DVR Onscreen controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the AlchemyTV DVR Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 AlchemyTV DVR preferences overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The Storage menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 The Video input menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 The image sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 The Video compression sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 The Video compression Expert settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 The Size sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Audio sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The Audio Expert settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The TV Tuner sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The plugins menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Scheduling a recording with AlchemyTV DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Schedule a recording with AlchemyTV DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 iCal Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Scheduling a recording with TitanTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Registering with TitanTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 TitanTV plug-in settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Scheduling a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

AlchemyTV DVR SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Installing Third-Party Plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the Plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Current Plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

The infrared remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 The remote control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

QuickTime Codecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Recommended codecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Third party codecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

License agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Contents AlchemyTV DVR Table of contents Introduction and Overview of AlchemyTV DVR User Guide Overview Package contentsSystem requirements Technical SupportG4-Only version no longer in production Video inputsG4/G5 version Video input Hardware and Software Installation Hardware Installation PowerMac G4PowerMac G5 Remote Installation II. Software Installation AlchemyTV DVR User Guide Setting up AlchemyTV DVR for viewing and recording Serial Number and Registration II. Setting up AlchemyTV DVR for TV receptionIntroduction Composite or S-Video Connection USA residents only TV Tuner ConnectionUsing the AlchemyTV DVR Menus and Onscreen Remote AlchemyTV DVR Menu lets you access AlchemyTV DVR MenusEdit Menu View Menu II. AlchemyTV DVR Onscreen controllerBasic Remote Functions Extended Remote FunctionsVideo Source Settings Window Settings Using the AlchemyTV DVR Preferences AlchemyTV DVR preferences overview Storage Sub-menu Adjusting the video settings II. The Video Input MenuAlchemyTV DVR User Guide AlchemyTV DVR User Guide AlchemyTV DVR User Guide Basic audio settings for capture in the video input menu AlchemyTV DVR User Guide TV Tuner Sub-menu III The Plugins Menu Scheduling a recording with AlchemyTV DVR Schedule a recording with AlchemyTV DVR AlchemyTV DVR User Guide AlchemyTV DVR User Guide II.. iCal synchronisation Scheduling a recording with TitanTV II. TitanTV Plug-in Settings Registering with TitanTVIII. Scheduling a recording with TitanTV AlchemyTV DVR Plug-ins Plug-ins without installers II. Installing Third-party plug-insPlug-ins with installers AlchemyTV DVR SDKIII. Using Third Party Plug-ins Plug-in Settings Using the plug-insIII. Current Plug-ins Built-in Plug-ins Interface Plug-in Post-Processing Plug-insThird-Party Plug-ins Post-Processing Plug-ins Other EnhancementsInfrared remote control Remote Control Settings AlchemyTV DVR User Guide Example How to setup the Remote Control for iTunes QuickTime Codecs QuiickTime Codecs DV-NTSCLicense Agreement AlchemyTV DVR User Guide

AlchemyTV DVR specifications

Miglia Technology's AlchemyTV DVR is a groundbreaking device designed to revolutionize the way users experience television and digital video recording. This compact and stylish DVR is compatible with both Mac and PC systems, making it a versatile choice for tech-savvy consumers seeking to enhance their viewing experiences. AlchemyTV DVR stands out in the competitive market due to its user-friendly interface, impressive features, and superior technology.

One of the most notable features of the AlchemyTV DVR is its ability to record live television. Users can effortlessly capture their favorite shows, sports events, and movies directly onto their hard drives. With a user-friendly scheduling function, viewers can easily set up recordings, ensuring they never miss an episode of their must-watch series. The device supports various recording formats, allowing for playback on different platforms, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience.

Another key characteristic of the AlchemyTV DVR is its robust video quality. It supports high-resolution recording, providing crystal-clear playback on large screens. This ensures that users can enjoy their favorite content without compromising on quality. The DVR also offers a built-in television tuner, allowing users to connect directly to cable or satellite services, further simplifying setup and usage.

In terms of connectivity, the AlchemyTV DVR features USB and FireWire ports, enabling seamless integration with other devices for data transfer and backup. This flexibility ensures that users can manage their media library efficiently, whether by transferring recordings to an external hard drive or importing video files from other sources.

One of the standout technologies incorporated into the AlchemyTV DVR is its advanced compression algorithms, which optimize recording space without sacrificing quality. This means users can store more content without worrying about running out of drive space, an essential feature for avid viewers.

The intuitive software that comes with AlchemyTV DVR offers advanced video editing tools, empowering users to customize their recordings. From cutting out commercials to merging different segments, the editing capabilities make it easy to tailor content to personal preferences.

In summary, Miglia Technology's AlchemyTV DVR combines outstanding features, quality technologies, and a user-centric design. With its live recording capabilities, high-resolution playback, versatile connectivity options, and robust editing tools, it provides a comprehensive digital video recording solution that meets the demands of modern consumers. Whether for casual viewers or dedicated binge-watchers, the AlchemyTV DVR proves to be an invaluable asset in today’s digital landscape.
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