Introduction
This chapter will guide you through the initial setup of the AlchemyTV DVR card and software.
Before proceeding, make sure you have installed the PCI card and the software and connected your
video source via the composite or S-Video or coaxial connectors.
I. Serial Number and Registration
1. Launch AlchemyTV DVR located in your Applications folder
2. You will be asked to enter your serial number located on the CD sleeve or the CDitself. Enter
the 32 digits serial number with the dashes as shown below:
XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
II. Setting up AlchemyTV DVR for TVreception
The Setup Assistant will launch automatically on the first startup of the software. You can
access it at anytime via AlchemyTV DVR > Setup Assistant
The AlchemyTV DVR Setup Assistant will guide you through the set up process and create a list
of settings based on your choices and hardware configuration.
1. Start by selecting your country. If your country is not in the list, select the relevant TVstandard
via the ‘Other’ option.
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