DVB-S TV Products

Users Guide

This manual matches the following products:
Geniatech DigiStar PCI
Geniatech DigiStar2HD PCI
Geniatech SatBox USB






















Document Release Date: 09/2006
Copyright Geniatech Inc. All Rights Reserved
Version 1.1
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Table of contents
- I - Version 2.0
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................ 1
Defining the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars ............................................................. 1
Defining DigiStar PCI/USB.............................................................................. 1
Defining StarBox USB ............................................................................. 1
Defining DigiSTAR2HD PCI.................................................................................... 1
Step one: Installation your DVB-PC TV device .................................................. 2
Step two: Installation of driver and software components .................................. 2
Step three: Connect to the services................................................................. 2
Chapter 2: Installing the DVB-PC TV device.............................................................. 3
Summary............................................................................................................. 3
System requirements.............................................................................................. 3
Additional system requirements for PCI devices................................................ 3
Additional system requirements for USB devices............................................... 3
Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception ................................ 3
Important information.......................................................................................... 4
Package contents................................................................................................... 4
Static electricity warning ........................................................................................ 4
Installation of the DVB-PC TV Device.................................................................... 5
Installation of the PCI device ............................................................................. 5
Installation of the USB device............................................................................. 5
Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software components ........................................ 6
Summary............................................................................................................ 6
Install the driver...................................................................................................... 6
Update the driver.................................................................................................. 10
Installation of additional Software packages........................................................ 13
Installation of the DVB-PC TV Stars applications............................................. 14
Appendix A: Additional information............................................................................A
Technical support / contact:...................................................................................A
Appendix B: Glossary................................................................................................B
Appendix C: FAQ...............................................................................................B


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Chapter 1: Introduction
Defining the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars

Defining DigiStar PCI

DigiStar PCI is a small board that is plugged into a PCI slot of your computer. It gives
you unprecedented access to Internet services and any Free To Air broadcast digital
satellite television channel (DVB-S).

Defining StarBox USB

The StarBox USB is the USB version that is connected to an USB 2.0 port of your
computer. It gives you unprecedented access to Internet services and any Free To Air
broadcast digital satellite television channel (DVB-S).

Defining DigiStar2HD PCI

DigiStar2HD PCI is a small board that is plugged into a PCI slot of your computer. It
gives you unprecedented access to Internet services and any Free To Air DVB-S and
DVB-S2 HDTV broadcast digital satellite television channel.


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Chapter 2: Installing the DVB-PC TV device
Summary
In this chapter the system requirements and the installation of the DVB-PC TV PCI
and USB device are described.
System requirements
IBM compatible PC with Pentium III 1700MHz or higher, if for DigiStar2HD, need 3G P4
At least 256MB RAM
At least 30MB free hard disc space
Sound Blaster compatible audio card
3D graphic card recommended (with hardware overlay support, up to date
drivers)
Supported operating systems:
Windows 2000 Professional/Server (Service Pack 4 required)
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (upgrade driver later)
Additional requirements:
DirectX 9 or higher
MediaPlayer 9 or higher
At least 10GB or more hard disc space necessary for PVR functionality
Additional system requirements for PCI devices
1 available PCI slot for each PCI card (do not use the one directly under AGP
graphic card connector).
If you use a multiple number of PCI cards, you have to calculate with a
current of 4A on the 5V rail for each of the used Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars
PCI card.
Additional system requirements for USB devices
1 available USB2.0 port (not using a USB2.0 hub). You require one USB host controller
for each USB device, if more than one USB device should be used.
Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception
Geniatech DigiStar TV PCI / Digistar2HD TV PCI / SatBox USB
IBM compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP CPU with
2400MHz or higher
3D AGP or PCIexpress graphic card recommended (with MPEG2 hardware
acceleration, hardware overlay support and up to date drivers)
Recommended operating systems:
Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 required)
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition will be supported in the future


Important information
For best results, a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 16 bit color dept or higher is
recommended for use with DVB applications. A screen resolution of at least 1280x1024
pixels with 24 bit color dept or higher is recommended for HDTV.
You should update all your system drivers (mainboard, graphics, sound and network
adapter drivers) to the current version before installing the driver for the DVB-PC TV
device. You also should update your operating system with all service packs and hot fixes
available.
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Package contents
Each Geniatech DVB-PC TV device package should contain the following items:
DigiStar/ DigiStar2HD PCI card
Or
StarBox USB box with power supply and USB cable
Installation CD (contains Users Guide) with driver and software
Quick Install Guide
emote control with IR receiver (PCI only, StarBox has receiver on box)


Installation of the DVB-PC TV Device
Installation of the PCI device
To install the DVB-PC TV Stars PCI board make certain that the computer is turned off.
Precede the following steps to install the PCI card into your PC system:
1. Turn off the PC.
2. Open the case of your computer to expose the PCI slots.
3. Now you have to choose a free PCI slot. If possible choose a different slot than the slot
next to your AGP connector.
4. Unscrew the metal dust protector of the slot you have chosen.
5. Put the DVB-PC TV PCI board into the PCI slot as you can see from the picture below.









Figure 2.1: Inserting the DVB board into a PCI slot
6. Tighten the screw on the DVB-PC TV PCI board.
7. Repeat the steps 3 to 6 for any additional PCI card you want to install.
8. Close the case of your computer case.
Your DVB-PC TV PCI hardware is now installed.
Installation of the USB device
If you want to use a USB2.0 port, connect the DVB-PC TV Stars USB box directly to
the root hub of your computer.
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After this you also have to connect the power supply to the USB box.

Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software
Summary
In this chapter the installation of DigiStar PCI is exemplary described for the
operating system Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. The installation for the other
operating systems as Windows 2000 is similar.
Install the driver

When you start your computer for the first time after installing the DVB-PC TV PCI
card or after you plugged in the USB box, the message Found New Hardware appears.

1. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts the driver installation process. Select the
option No, not at this time within the dialog Can Windows connect to Windows Update
to search for software? and click Cancel to continue.

Insert the driver CD into CDROM, and start install the driver, or just run
driversetup.exe.
2. Now the Found New Hardware Wizard will find a suitable driver at the specified
location (automatically find the driver location).

3. Now this message appears.

Drivers for the Geniatech DVB-PC TV Stars contain no driver signature from
Microsoft. This should be no problem at all. Click Continue Anyway to complete the
driver installation process.


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4. After those steps the driver is installed correctly, altogether 4 devices have been
installed.
If any problem occurs during this procedure, please repeat step 1-4.




Installation of Software packages



Installation of the DVB-PC TV Stars applications
The installation of the data reception application Server4PC is a run trough installation.
1. First the language menu appears. Choose your language (e.g. English) and click OK
to proceed.
2. Now the installation process will start. Click Next to proceed.
3. Read the Geniatech DVB License Agreement and click Yes to accept this agreement.
4. Use the default destination folder or choose your program destination path by using the
Browse button. Press Next to proceed.
5. Press Next to proceed.
The setup will now perform the software installation.
6. After this, the installation of ProgDVB has been completed. You have to restart your
computer system to activate the changes. Please save your data and close all
applications first. Then click Finish to complete the setup and restart your computer.

Chapter 4: Connection
Summary
In this chapter you will get all information about the needed connection of your DVBPC
TV device with the reception equipment.
DigiStar USB/PCI
This part explains how to connect the DigiStar PCI/USB to your reception equipment and
which components are required.
How to connect to a satellite
For reception of DVB services in combination with most common satellite systems (e.g.
Astra 19.2E) a universal LNB with a frequency range between 10.7 to 12.75GHz is
required
There are three connection methods in combination with satellite reception possible:
Using a Single-LNB/Twin-LNB/Quattro Switch-LNB
In this case the DigiStar PCI/USB is connected directly to the LNB as shown in this
picture:
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Figure 4.1: Connect a single LNB to DigiStar TV PCI

Using a set top box(STB), and use one same LNB, loop out to DVBS TV PCI/USB from
STBs LNB out or RF out. .

Figure 4.2: Connect two single LNBs to DigiStar TV PCI
Using a DiSEqC switch to receive multiple satellites with your DigiStar /
SatBox USB.

Figure 4.3: Connecting up to four LNBs to DigiStar TV PCI
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DigiStar PCI/USB does support DiSEqC 1.0 only. With this DiSEqC Level it is possible
receive up to 4 satellites with 4 frequency areas per satellite. Almost all DiSEqC 2.0
switches are compatible to DiSEqC 1.0 devices, because DiSEqC 2.0 is backward
compatible to DiSEqC 1.0.
The DigiStar TV PCI / USB is not designed to be operated in combination with DiSEqC
1.2 / USALS satellite dish positioner systems. The usage of such systems will cause
permanent damage to your DVB-PC TV device and possibly to your computer.

Chapter 5: Software Usage

1. Run ProgDVB by click the ProgDVB icon on the desktop.
2. Select DVB card type for ProgDVB: When use ProgDVB comes from
Geniatech product package, this step has been done automatically, you can go
directly to step 3.

Click on the SETTINGS-> Device List to choose the type of card you have installed to
work with ProgDVB.



From this window, you can see what type of card is configured for ProgDVB to use:


3. Configuring DiSEqC and LNB settings:

One of the most important things to define is the DiSEqC switch parameter, whether
you connect 1 or more satellites to your DVB card. (More than one satellite feed
requires a DiSEqC switch). For each LNB you must enter the proper settings of LOF1,
SWITCH, and LOF2.

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If you have only one LNB/antenna to your DVB card, select NONE on the DiSEqC box.
If you connected many satellites or LNBs to your DVB card, select 1.0 OR 2.0 in the
DiSEqC switch boxes.

Click a green dot, then select ADD LNB or highlight an already configured LNB, and
click PROPERTY on the right.



In the LNB settings window, select the correct values. Most satellites use the settings as
in the following picture:



For other satellites, such as Nimiq and Echostar satellites, the values are:
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Type: Ku or circular
LOF1: 11250
SWITCH: 12700
LOF2: 0

For Dualband LNB:
Type: Ku or circular
LOF1: 10750
SWITCH: 11700
LOF2: 10600

POWER option is when your card powers the LNB. Once done, you are ready to scan
your selected satellites.



4. Scanning satellites:

Satellites transmit via many transponders, or emitters. You can scan part of a satellite
or all of it.



Your scan window for a satellite will look like this:

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This is what your SCAN TRANSPONDER should look like:



Remember: you need to scan each transponder to find all channels on a
satellite.


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5. Customizing your display settings:

Select display options for the satellite channels listing by right clicking on the left side
of the application.

Important: Only after sorting the channel lists, you can use the IR handset to
change the channel up and down.




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From this window, choose how you want to display the different aspects of your satellite
and its channels.



There are 3 types of feeds:



There also data feeds that carry no audio or video.



6. Fine-tuning ProgDVB:

Audio and video settings:

From this window (see below), select how ProgDVB will output sound and video,
DirectShow settings, and timeshifting values.

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7.Viewing satellite reception:

You can view your programs in various ways: regular display, full-screen, or a resizable,
moveable window.

In any display mode you are in, right-click your mouse button to select another display
mode.





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Timeshifting:

This feature lets you record a program. You can pause it, and continue it later: ProgDVB
will continue to store the program on hard drive for later viewing.





This is the setup screen to adjust Timeshifting parameters:





8. Additional features:

Languages:

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Many language translations are available for ProgDVB.







Add-on features to ProgDVB:

There are many add-on modules you can install in ProgDVB: some display
subtitles when available, some others control antenna motors, analyze the
DVB stream, etc.



Scheduler:

Here is the sample schedule from ProgDVB. Look at the listings and commands to
customize your own version.

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Appendix A: Additional information
Technical support / contact:

Homepage:
http://www.Geniatech.com
Support email:
support@Geniatech.com

Appendix B: Glossary

Carrier Frequency Electromagnetic radiation that is modified to represent broadcast
information for transfer across distances. See Modulation and Demodulation.
Converter The device in the satellite dish, which amplifies the radiation from the satellite
and converts it to an intermediate frequency (from 950 to 2,150 MHz), before the signal
reaches coaxial cable that connects the antenna to the receiver so-called universal
converter can receive signal from most European satellites.
Decibel (dB) Logarithmic measurement used to indicate increase or decrease in signal
quality.
Demodulation The reconstruction of original signal from radiation that has reached the
end users reception equipment. This commonly occurs at the tuner. See Modulation.
DiSEqC Device that connects the receiver and other equipment in a satellite receiving
system, using coaxial cable to transmit signals to each component.
Dish The satellite antenna. It is a parabolic surface, which reflects the received signal
towards the converter. The larger the dish, the better the signal quality.
Dualband Converter, which is able to receive two different frequency bands at the same
time.
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DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
The digital broadcasting standard for Europe, based on MPEG-2. Developed by an
international consortium, it is available in three types: DVB-S for satellite, DVB-C for
cable TV and DVB-T for terrestrial.
Encryption Scheme for scrambling subscriber television or radio.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
An on-screen listing that lets digital television watchers see such information as time,
channel, and content for current and upcoming programs.
Feed Antenna dish component, which aims the signal reflected by the dish towards the
LNB.
HDTV High Definition Television
Intermediate frequency Frequency band originated from LNB that the receiver can
tune. The typical band is 950 - 2,150 MHz.
LNB (Low Noise Block converter)
See Converter.
Modulation The process by which electromagnetic radiation is modified to represent
digital or analog input for transfer across distances. In modulation, electromagnetic
waves are typically altered as to phase and other characteristics, according to the type of
information they convey.
MPEG-2 Digital data compression format, which uses powerful algorithms to greatly
reduce the size of final data. Developed by an international research group (the Motion
Picture Expert Group-MPEG), it is the system used to compress the digital data for the
DVB signals.
Oscillator See Local Oscillator.
PID (Packet Identification Code)
A code assigned to a unit of data before it leaves the transmitter, based on such
particulars as the program of which the data is apart, and the type of data, e.g., audio,
video. The term PID is also used to refer to the unit of data itself. A typical channel
comprises several PIDs.
Polarization Characteristic behavior of the electromagnetic waves. In satellite
transmission the polarization can be horizontal or vertical.
Polarizer Device on end-user equipment, which separates vertically and horizontally,
polarized waves.
QPSK, QAM Modulation schemes for satellite and cable TV, respectively.
See Modulation and Demodulation.
Sampling Conversion of analogue signal to numeric data, measuring
an electric signal at a predefined pace.
Satellite Chart A free, public source of information about each orbiting satellite, its
channels, polarities, symbol rates, and the like SatcoDX is an example of an organization
that maintains such a chart. Please visit: www.satcodx.com to get more information.
Satellite Database The database of channels that ships with DVB-S TV products. The
factory database includes channels from the Astra satellite, and may be modified at
anytime using Channel Management or by performing a scan.
Satellite List The list of satellites available from the satellite database.
SDTV Standard Definition Television
Symbol Describes radiation that has been modified to represent digital information.
Symbol characteristics such as phase represent particular configurations of binary data.
A carrier frequency is manipulated into symbol. See also modulation and demodulation.
Symbol Rate The speed at which the satellite sends symbol, or data, expressed in
symbols per second. Different modulation schemes use different symbol rates.
Transponder Device on the satellite, which can receive terrestrial input and transmit it
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back to earth in the form of a broadcast. Each transponder typically handles several
channels.
Universal LNB A converter equipped with two local oscillators. The low band one is at
9,750 MHz; the high band one is at 10,600 MHz. Using this LNB the maximum frequency
in Ku band (12,750 MHz) is shifted to 2,150 MHz.


Appendix C: Frequent Asked Questions

What Operating Systems are supported by the Digital Satellite Products?
The Digital Satellite range will function under Windows2000, and Windows XP. It will not function
under Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or ME

What format does my product capture the satellite program in?
All of the Digital product range capture in RAW MPEG2 format. This is how it is broadcasted, it will
not capture in any other format. If you capture external video source from video input port, depends
on the software, you can select more formats, like Mpeg1 and AVI.

Can I record one show while watching another?
Yes, you can watch satellite TV and on the same time record external video source.
NO, you cannot watch a satellite channel and on the same time record another channel. .

The picture looks mosaic.
Please check the connectivity of LNB and DVBS device.
Please make sure other object does not cover your dish.
Please make sure it is not heavily raining or snowing.
Please make sure the dish is not moved by strong wind.

I do not receive any channels, but before I can receive all the channels
See The picture looks mosaic.

I do not receive any channels, it is the first time I use the Satellite product
Please do perform a scan action when you first use satellite product, above software usage has detailed
introduction.

The EPG is not working on my Digital Satellite product?
EPG is dependent on the broadcast and whether or not the broadcaster supports EPG functions. Please
check with the channel provider to see if they support EPG.

I can only scan fewer channels then should be, nearly half, but before I am sure there is
more channels in the satellite.
The problem is you connect LNB to a set top box first to its LNB input, then from the out put of the
STB, connect to satellite card/box, and the STB is working when you scan the satellite. For the STB
fix the polarity voltage, so the satellite card/box cannot find some channels, which is opposites
polarity. Power off the STB when you need use satellite card/box.

I lost some of the channels, nearly half, but before I can watch all the channels.
Answer is the same as above.

What equipment do I need to receive Digital Satellite?
You will need a Satellite Dish with a LNB, we recommend a Universal LNB, a cable from the satellite
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dish going into the Digital Satellite product, which uses a F-type connector.
See your local Satellite installer for advise on what size dish and the channels you intend to view.



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