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Video & TV Problems

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

Video Recording

• Video files are typically very large; ensure that you

Stops

have sufficient disk space.

Unexpectedly

• Ensure that you are recording to the correct hard

 

disk - check the Record on Drive setting in the Media

 

Center by clicking on My TV, then Settings, then

 

Recorder which takes you to the Recorder Storage

 

page.

 

• The maximum file size for the FAT32 file system is 4

 

Gigabytes.

 

• Disable screen savers while recording.

 

• Disable Power management while recording.

 

 

Dropped Frames

Dropped frames during video recording indicates that

During Video

some part of the system is not fast enough to keep up

Recording

with the recording. Recording video is a very demanding

 

task for even the most powerful system. To achieve the

 

best results, you must dedicate the PC to recording, and

 

ensure that nothing else is active during recording.

 

• Defragment your hard drive.

 

• A large, dedicated disk is recommended if you plan

 

to do much video recording.

 

• Ensure that DMA is enabled for your hard drive, to

 

improve disk access speed and free up the system

 

CPU.

 

• Close all other running tasks, including those in the

 

System Tray — clock, popup reminders, virus

 

scanners, etc.

 

• Close and exit from any Task Scheduler.

 

• Do not log on to your network.

 

• Do not connect USB devices while recording.

 

• Do not open or close CD-ROM trays while recording.

 

• Do not move the mouse while recording.

 

 

Poor TV

• If you use an indoor antenna, you will get the best

Reception

results with an amplified model. Place it as far away

 

from the PC monitor as possible, to avoid

 

interference.

 

• Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce the

 

signal quality. For the best reception, connect the

 

cable or antenna directly to your card.

 

 

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Contents Theater 550.book Page i Friday, January 21, 2005 931 AM Disclaimer Important Safety Instructions Theater 550.book Page iv Friday, January 21, 2005 931 AM Table of Contents Getting Started System Requirements HardwareOperating SystemTo perform a quick installation Installing HardwareQuick Installation Detailed Installation Installation DiagramInstalling your Theater 550 PRO TV tuner card Connecting Display Devices Theater 550 PRO TV tuner card BaseplateSoftware Installation Prerequisites Installing SoftwareInstalling Drivers and Software in Windows To install drivers To install software PowerCinema Select SETUP.EXE from the X\PCM\SETUP.EXEUsing Your Theater 550 PRO TV tuner card Using Windows XP Media Center Edition Using CyberLink PowerCinemaLaunching your Theater 550 PRO TV tuner card To start TV from Windows XP Media Center EditionTheater 550.book Page 12 Friday, January 21, 2005 931 AM ATI Launchpad Using ATI Multimedia CenterTo start TV from the LaunchPad Troubleshooting ReferenceVideo Recording StopsUnexpectedly Dropped FramesFCC Compliance Information Warranty ServiceCompliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance InformationInformations de conformité de la CE CE-KonformitätserklärungTheater 550.book Page 18 Friday, January 21, 2005 931 AM