Miglia Technology AlchemyTV User Manual

AlchemyTV DVRUser GuideRevision 2.2(c) 2003-2004, Miglia Technology Ltd

Remote Installation:Connect the remote control receiver cable to the RM port on the AlchemyTV card. Make sure the plug of the cable rests on the PCI c

II. Software Installation1. Insert the Installation CD that shipped with your AlchemyTV DVR™ card into your CD/DVD drive. 2. Before installing the ver

6. The AlchemyTV DVR folder will be located in the ‘Applications’ folder of the volume containing your system software. 7. Note that the control panel

Setting up AlchemyTV DVRfor viewing and recordingAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 11

IntroductionThis chapter will guide you through the initial setup of the AlchemyTV DVR card and software.Before proceeding, make sure you have install

2. 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 outl

USA residents onlyIf you have selected TV Tuner as the input connection, the Setup Assistant will ask you to enteryour ZIP code to download the relev

Using the AlchemyTV DVRMenus and Onscreen RemoteAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 15

I. AlchemyTV DVR MenusVarious functions are accessible via the menu bar:1. The AlchemyTV DVR Menu lets you access:About box: Displays about box with

4. The View Menu contains the video related commands.Scheduled Recordings: Open the scheduled recordings window. Enables timed recordings.Log Window:

Table of contentsIntroduction and Overview of AlchemyTV DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Introduction and Syst

5. The Window menu contains a shortcut to the full screen mode (Zoom) and enables you to switch between open windows.6. The Help menu contains a link

1. Basic Remote FunctionsTechnical Channel: Displays the technical channel numberVolume level: Displays the volume level selected in the softwareChann

Video Source Settings:This panels allows you to adjust the video source settings:Device: Enables you to select the desired video input device. This wi

Window Settings:The Window pane enables you to activate three options:Always in front: The TV window will always be in front of all other applications

Using the AlchemyTV DVRPreferencesAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 22

I. AlchemyTV DVR preferences overview1. Select AlchemyTV DVR > Preferences1. The preferences are divided in four categories:Storage: This category

AlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 24I. The Storage Sub-menu1. The Storage tab contains three important options: Filename Templates: Name templates used fo

II. The Video Input MenuThe Video Input menu contains the most important controls you have over the video you will view orrecord to your hard drive.A.

2. Video Compression will adjust the video codec and quality settings for the video you will record to your hard drive.Select the QuickTime codec of y

3. The Video Compression Expert Settings menu may be familiar to you. It is a standard QuickTime window you may have seen in other applications. It e

Introduction and Overview of AlchemyTV DVRAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 1

4. The Size MenuThe Video Size for scheduled recordings can be adjusted via this sub-menu. You can either use a pre-defined size (Full size, Half-scre

5. The audio settings enable you to control various audio settings of the video you will record to your hard drive. These settings will be applied to

Destination controls the audio output of the recorded audio during live playback.Internal: The internal speaker of your PowerMac or the speakers attac

8. The TV Tuner Sub-menuThe TV tuner sub-menu allows you to create and select channel layouts. It also enables you to scanand fine-tune channels manua

III. Channel TemplatesThe Channel Templates sub-menu organises your channel lists and features an import/exportfunction. A Channel List contains the l

IV. The Plugins MenuAlchemyTV DVR supports a Plugins architecture allowing a smooth integration with third-partyapplications and devices.The current i

Scheduling a recording withAlchemyTV DVRAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 34

I. Schedule a recording with AlchemyTV DVR1. Click on View > Show scheduled recordings.2. In the ‘Scheduled Recordings’ window, click ‘Add’ to prog

3. Select your desired channel and enter the name of the program you wish to record (the name itself does not affect the recording. You can either use

4. Your new recording will be added to the ‘Scheduled Recordings’ list (see 2.). Note that AlchemyTV DVR will not wake up your computer from sleep to

IntroductionThank you for choosing AlchemyTV DVR™ from Miglia Technology. AlchemyTV DVR™ allows you towatch TV on your PowerMac and enables you to rec

II.. iCal synchronisationAlchemyTV DVR can synchronise your recordings with iCal. Make sure that the iCal plugin is set toimport or export recordings,

Scheduling a recording withTitanTVAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 39

IntroductionAlchemyTV DVR 2.2 and higher support Decisionmark’s TitanTV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) tobrowse, search and schedule recordings. Note

III. Scheduling a recording with TitanTV1. Select ‘TitanTV TV Listings’ from the AlchemyTV DVR menu. This will launch your browser and redirect you to

AlchemyTV DVRPlug-insAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 42

IntroductionAlchemyTV DVR 2.1 and higher supports an open plug-in architecture that enables softwaredevelopers to create enhancement modules.The appli

III. Using Third Party Plug-ins3.1 Plug-in SettingsPlug-ins settings are available in Preferences > Video Input > Plug-ins > Show settingsNot

III. Current Plug-ins3.1 Built-in Plug-insInterface Plug-in:AlchemyTV Setup Assistant:Provides the Setup Assistant functionality to AlchemyTV DVR.Post

3.2 Third-Party Plug-insPost-Processing Plug-ins:MovieGate for Alchemy:Enables you to create a VCD, S-VCD or DVD from a recorded file. This plug-ins i

The infrared remote controlAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 47

Overview of AlchemyTV DVR™Video inputsAlchemyTV™ features several video inputs:• TV input• Composite input• S-Video input• Stereo audio input (jack ty

I. The Remote Control Settings1. Open System Preferences > Remote. The ‘Remote’ item is located at the bootom of the Sytem Preferences panel in the

3. You can control most applications that run on your Mac by adding a key map for them in the control panel. Click on ‘New’ at the bottom of the scree

Example: How to setup the Remote Control for iTunes1. Select “New” and browse to the folder where iTunes is located (usually in Startup drive > Ap

QuickTime CodecsAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 51

I. QuiickTime CodecsAlchemyTV DVR relies on QuickTime to perform the encoding of your video footage. All codecs thatare accessible in QuickTime are ac

AlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 53License AgreementThis license contract is part of the purchase contract. The conditions for the use of the Alchemytv™-

AlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 545.3 Should the software be faulty, the original CD on which the software is memorized has to beproperly packed and ret

• TV/Antenna connection: This connector should be used for your analogue TV cable coming from an RF antenna or a cable box.• FM Connector: This connec

Hardware and Software InstallationAlchemyTV DVR™ User GuidePage 5

I. Hardware InstallationThe installation of AlchemyTV™ is a two step process starting with the hardware installation intoyour PowerMac. AlchemyTV™ is

PowerMac G51. Shut down your Mac. Remove the side panel and plastic door of your PowerMac. Locate an unused PCI slot. Using a small Phillips-head scre