User guide

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 CD itself. 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 TV reception
1. The Setup Assistant will launch automatically on the first startup of the software. You can
access it at anytime via AlchemyTV DVR > Setup Assistant
2. 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.
3. Start by selecting your country. If you reside in the USA or Canada, make sure that you select
the right option (cable or broadcast antenna) depending on what type of signal you are
receiving.
Then, click ‘Next’
4. The Setup Assistant will ask you to choose the type o f connection you are using.
If you connect your card directly to an antenna or a cable TV outlet, choose the ‘TV Tuner’
option.
If you are subscribing to a premium or digital cable service or digital satellite, it is recommended
that you make a connection via S-Video. This will ensure the best quality possible. Channels will
have to be switched via the remote control of your cable or satellite receiver.
If you are using AlchemyTV DVR for video capture from a VCR, camcorder or DVD player,
choose either composite or S-Video.
Then Click Next
5. Composite or S-Video Connection
If you have selected TV Tuner as the input, please skip to step 6.
Select the audio input based on your connection. You will most likely use the audio in on the
AlchemyTV™ card or built-into your PowerMac.
Click on Next and skip to step 7.
6. TV Tuner Connection:
Press the ‘Start Scan’ button to start the automatic channel search.
You will be given three options during the channel scan:
Get all Channels: The software will scan and store all channels without interruption until the
process is complete. This option will not allow you to name individual
channels and some channels with poor reception may be stored. Naming
and deleting stations can be performed at a later stage in the preference
menu.
Ignore Channel: When the software finds a channel, it will be displayed in the preview
window leaving you the decision to store or discard it. By clicking ignore,
you skip a channel and enable the scan to continue.
Next Channel: Once a channel is found you can enter a name (this is optional) and press
‘Next Channel to store it and continue the scan. Repeat the operation until
all channels are found. The Assistant automatically moves to the next
screen.
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