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Table of contents
- I - Version 2.0
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Defining Satbox Mini .................................. ........................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Installing the Satbox Mini device.......................................................................................... 2
2.1 Summary........................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 System requirements................................................................................................................................. ….2
2.2.1 Additional system requirements for USB devices.................................................................................. …..2
2.2.2 Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception ...........................................................................2
2.3 Important information.......................................................................................................................................3
2.4 Package contents............................................................................................................................................3
2.5 Installation of the SatBox Mini USB Device.................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software.......................................................................................... 4
Installing Driver
3.1 Summary.........................................................................................................................................................4
3.2 SatBox Mini USB Driver Install: ................................................................... ……………………………..…….4
Installation of Software packages
3.3 Installation of the SatBox Mini applications......................................................................................................4
Chapter 4: Connection............................................................................................................................5
4.1 Summary.........................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 How to connect to a satellite............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 5: ProgDVB Software Usage.....................................................................................................6
5.1 Run ProgDVB by click the ProgDVB icon on the desktop. ..............................................................................6
5.2 Select DVB card type for ProgDVB: ............................................................................................................. ..6
5.3 Configuring DiSEqC and LNB settings: ................................................................…………………………...…7
5.4 Scanning satellites: .........................................................................................................................................8
5.5 Customizing your display settings: .............................................................................................................….9
5.6 Fine-tuning ProgDVB: ....................................................................... …………………………………...……..10
5.7 viewing satellite reception: ............................................................................................................................10
Appendix A: Additional information........................................................................................................................A
Technical support / contact:...................................................................................................................................A
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................................................................B
Appendix C: FAQ...................................................................................................................................................B
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Defining USBBox Mini USB
The SatBox Mini 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). And also you can connect with Set Top Box via our Capture function to watch Satellite Pay TV with full
screen.
Chapter 2: Installing the SatBox Mini USB device
2.1 Summary
In this chapter the system requirements and the installation of the USB device are described.
2.2 System requirements
� �IBM compatible PC with P4 1700MHz or above
� �At least 256MB RAM
� �Sound Blaster compatible audio card
� �3D graphic card recommended (with hardware overlay support, up to date
drivers)
� �Supported operating systems:
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (upgrade driver later)
� �Additional requirements:
DirectX 9 or above
MediaPlayer 9 or above
At least 10GB or above hard disc space necessary for PVR functionality
2.2.1 Additional system requirements for USB devices
� �1 available USB2.0 port (don‟t using a USB2.0 hub). It require Master USB, if there have slave and master
USB.
2.2.2 Recommended system requirements for HDTV reception
��Mygica SatBox Mini USB
� �IBM compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP CPU with
2400MHz or above
� �3D AGP or PCIexpress graphic card recommended (with MPEG2 hardware acceleration, hardware overlay
support and up to date drivers)
� �Recommended operating systems:
Windows XP Home/Professional (Service Pack 2 required)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition will be supported in the future
Windows Vista X86 and X64
2.3 Important information
For best results, a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 16 bit color dept or above is recommended for use
with DVB applications. A screen resolution of at least 1280x1024 pixels with 24 bit color dept or above is
recommended for HDTV.
You should update all your system drivers (mainboard, graphics, and sound and network adapter drivers) to the
current version before installing the driver for the SatBox Mini USB device. You also should update your
operating system with all service packs and hot fixes available.
2.4 Package contents
Each Mygica SatBox Mini device package should contain the following items:
SatBox Mini box with power supply (7.5V/1A) and USB cable
Installation CD (Incl. pdf format User‟s Guide) with driver and software
Quick Install Guide
Remote control
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2.5 Installation of the SatBox Mini USB Device
If you want to use a USB2.0 port, connect the SatBox Mini directly to the USB port of your computer.
After this you also have to connect the power supply to the USB box.
Chapter 3: Installing the driver and software
3.1 Summary
In this chapter the installation of SatBox Mini USB is exemplary described for the operating system
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.
3.2 SatBox Mini USB Driver Install:
When you USBt your computer for the first time after installing the SatBox Mini USB or after you plugged in
the USB box, the message “Found New Hardware” appears.
1. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” USBts 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 then stop USB connection.
Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM, and USBt install the driver, or just run “Drivers\setup.exe”. After a while will
show find a Video device, if passed Microsoft Certification, click „continue anyway‟ till it is finished.
2. After finished Driver installation, then connect SatBox Mini to computer, 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 “DVBS Video” contain no driver signature from
Microsoft. This should be no problem at all. Click “Continue Anyway” to complete the driver installation process.
Installation of Software packages
3.3 Installation of the SatBox Mini USB 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 USBt. Click “Next” to proceed.
3. Read the Mygica 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.
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Press “Next” to proceed.
5. Press “Next” to proceed. The setup will now perform the software installation. And install MPEGCAP software
and MPEG4 plug.
6. After this, the installation of ProgDVB has been completed. You have to reUSBt your computer system to
activate the changes. Please save your data and close all applications first. Then click “Finish” to complete the
setup and reUSBt your computer.
Chapter 4: Connection
4.1 Summary
In this chapter you will get all information about the needed connection of your SatBox Mini USB device with the
reception equipment.
SatBox Mini USB
This part explains how to connect the SatBox Mini USB to your reception equipment and which components are
required.
4.2 How to connect to a satellite
For reception of DVB services in combination with most common satellite systems (e.g. Astra 19.2°E) 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 SatBox Mini USB is connected directly to the LNB as shown in this picture:
Figure 4.1: Connect a single LNB to SatBox Mini USB
� �Using a set top box(STB), and use one same LNB, loop out to SatBox Mini USB from STB‟s LNB out or RF
out. .
Figure 4.2: Connect two single LNBs to SatBox Mini USB
� �Using a DiSEqC switch to receive multiple satellites with your SatBox Mini USB.
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Figure 4.3: Connecting up to four LNBs to SatBox Mini USB
SatBox Mini 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 SatBox Mini 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 SatBox Mini USB device
and possibly to your computer.
Chapter 5: ProgDVB Software Usage
1. Run ProgDVB by click the ProgDVB icon on the desktop.
2. Select DVB card type for ProgDVB: When use ProgDVB come s from Mygica 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 EchoUSB satellites, the values are:
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.
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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:
This is what your SCAN TRANSPONDER should look like:
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Remember: you need to scan each transponder to find all channels on a satellite.
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 ca n 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:
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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 timeshi fting
values.
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 mod e.
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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:
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8. Additional features:
Languages:
Many language translations are available for ProgDVB.
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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.mygica.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 user‟s 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.
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
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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 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 dish going into
the Digital Satellite product, which uses a F-type connector.
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See your local Satellite installer for advise on what size dish and the channels you intend to view.
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