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Dell TV Tuner RATSC User' s Guide

Summary

Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide. This guide provides setup, operation, and troubleshooting instructions for Dell's external USB TV tuner, supporting NTSC and ATSC broadcast standards. Target users: consumers and home users wanting to watch and record TV on their Dell computers.

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Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide Introduction Setup Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Safety Instructions

Notes, Notices, and Cautions  NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.   NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Direct Show, and Direct X are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

Export Regulations Customer acknowledges that these Products, which may include technology and software, are subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of the United States ("U.S.") and may also be subject to the customs and export laws and regulations of the country in which the Products are manufactured and/or received. Customer agrees to abide by those laws and regulations. Further, under U.S. law, the Products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or to restricted countries. In addition, the Products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to, or utilized by an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including without limitation, activities related to the design, development, production or use of nuclear weapons, materials, or facilities, missiles or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons.

Initial release: February 2007

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Page 1 Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide Introduction Setup Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Safety Instructions Notes, Notices, and Cautions  NOTE: A NOTE indicates impor...
Page 2 Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide Overview Features Input and Output Connectors Software Platform Requirements Getting Help Warranty Information Ov...
Page 3 Software The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner hardware ships with the following software: Driver setup utility (Drv Setup.exe) WDM driver (Wave ATSC.sys, Wave ATSC.inf, Ez Rating.dll) Diagnostic u...
Page 4 Back to Contents Page Operation: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide  Media Center Operation The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner card working under Microsoft® Media Center Edition ...
Page 5 Back to Contents Page Regulatory: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide FCC Notice Macro Vision Notice FCC Notice This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy an...
Page 6 Back to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide Caution: Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions ...
Page 7 Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide Hardware Installation Driver Installation LED Status Indicator Light Hardware Installation Note: Follow the hardware ins...
Page 8 3. Connecting a cable box or satellite receiver (set-top box) a. Connect either a composite video cable or an S-video cable (1 - cables not included) from the cable TV box or satellite receiver (3) to...
Page 9 1. The Dell External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner may not be connected to a USB port. 2. The computer is in hibernate mode. 3. The USB cable may be damaged. 4. The USB port may not be functioning properly. ...
Page 10 Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User’s Guide General RF (TV) Specifications Video Specifications Audio Specifications Mechanical Specifications USB Cable Sp...
Page 11 Cable Crosstalk < -35 d B ESD > 8KV (recoverable) Operating Temperature 0° to 35°C Operating Humidity 5 to 80% non-condensing Storage Temperature -20 to 70°C Storage Humidity 5 to 85% non-conden...
Page 12 Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ External USB NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner User's Guide Reinstalling the Hardware Driver Common Problems and Solutions Getting Help Reinstalling the Hardware Driver T...
Page 13 Video source not detected. Cables are damaged or connected Verify that the cables are correctly installed incorrectly. and are in good condition. The video format is not set Check that correct video s...

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Brand Dell
Pages 13
File Size 1.36 MB
Published June 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What operating systems are compatible with this TV Tuner?

It is supported by Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) – 2005 and Windows Vista release.

How do I connect analog or digital video sources?

You need 256 MB RAM, DirectX® 9.1 or higher, and at least three USB type A ports (including two USB 2.0).

Why is my TV picture noisy or jerky?

Verify you have adequate RF signal strength; if all channels are bad, check the antenna or install an RF amplifier.