Contents
Chapter 1:Overview
Key Features…………………………………………………………………………..…….….…..1
Technical Specification……………………………………………………………………….….…1
System Requirements……………………………………………………………………..….…….2
Chapter 2: Installation of VP-DTV Sat Card
Hardware Installation………………………………………………………………….…..……….3
Software Installation…………………………………………………………………………...…..4
Chapter 3:Basic Setup
LNB & Switch…………………………………………………………………..………………….13
DTV System…………………………………………………………………………….…....……15
Chapter 4:WinDST Application
Overview……………………………………………………………………………..….………...20
Key Features………………………………………………………………………………....…….21
Clock……..………………………………………………………………………..……………21
Channel Display……………………………………………………………………….………..21
Change Browsing……………………………………………………………………….………22
Select Audio Channel…………………………………………………………………………...22
Real Time Digital Video Recording (DVR)…………………………..……………………...…22
Time Shifting………………………………………………………………………..……..……23
Multi-Channel Preview…………………………………………………………………………25
Scheduling Recording…………………………………………………………………………..26
Viewing and Recording Different Channels Simultaneously…………………………………...27
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)………………………………………………….…………...27
Multi-Language………………………………………………………….……………………...28
Chapter5:Trouble Shooting……………………………………..….……………………….29
Appendix
ⅠSatcoDX Satellite Chart……………………………………………………..………………..31
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Chapter 1 Overview
VP-DTV Sat Card (VP-1020 Card) allows you to watch digital TV & Radio programs via a PCI
interface Card. VP-1020 Card is the most cost-efficient solution for digital satellite TV programs
receiving. With VP-1020 Card, users are able to watch, record & play back high quality digital TV
program on their PC Monitors.
Key Features
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Support DVB protocol
Support DVB Data Broadcasting(ETSI301 192)
Support MPE (multiprotocol encapsulation)
Digital Satellite TV and Radio Program Receiving
Real time Digital Video Recording (DVR) and Scheduling Recording
Time-shifting/Preset Time-Shifting
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Multi-Channel Preview
Channel,Transponder,Satellite Auto Scan
Viewing and Recording Different Channels simultaneously
MPEG-II Software Decoding
Software Upgradable
Technical Specifications
 Tuner
Input terminal: F-type 75 Ohm
Receiving frequency: 950~2150 MHz tuning range
Input level: -65~-25dBm
Support MCPC and SCPC
 QPSK & FEC
Symbol rate: 2~45Msps
QPSK filter: Root-raised cosine filter with roll-off 0.35
Punctured codes: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 and Auto
 LNB & Switch control
LNB supply voltage: 13V/18V with Short Circuit Protection
DiSEqC: 1.0
Support Data Burst & Tone Burst
Antenna and LNB control: 22KHz Tone
Max. LNB supply current: 400mA
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 PCI interface
PCI bus: PCI 2.2 compliant
Host bus burst rate: 132 MB/S
Host bus width: 32 bit
 Demultiplexing
Max No. Section filtering: 32PIDs
Engine: software
Descrambler: DVB descrambler
Stream capture: PES & TS
 A/V Format
Video format: MPEG-II Main Profile& Main Level
Audio format: MPEG-II Audio layer I & II
System Requirements
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Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
500MHz CPU or faster
128M RAM (Recommended)
VGA Card with at least 8MB Memory
Sound Card
Microsoft Direct X 8.0 or above
Digital Satellite Dish & LNB
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Chapter 2 Installation of VP-DTV Sat Card
Hardware Installation
Before You Begin
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Make sure your computer system meet the system requirements
Make sure the computer and all related equipments are power off
Step1: Insert VP-1020 Card
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Remove the cover of the slot you intend to use and unscrew the mounting bracket
Pick up the VP-1020 Card and position it over the expansion slot you have chosen
Push the card firmly and evenly, confirm it seated in the slot entirely
Screw the bracket of the VP-1020 Card onto the computer chassis
Step2: Connect Cable
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Make sure the cable correctly connected with LNB from the satellite dish
Connect the cable to the LNB-in connector and fasten the plug
Software Installation
Installation of VP-1020 Card Driver/ Application Software
Before you begin
1. Make sure that VP-1020 Card is physically installed (as above).
2. Start your computer
There are two ways (auto install/manual install) to install drivers as following:
 Auto install
1. If your system is running Microsoft Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP, the Found New Hardware
dialog box will appear after restarting.
2. Please click “Cancel”.
3. Insert VP-1020 driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
4. The dialog box of application software installation will appear .
5. Please Click “ Install Software ”.
6. The dialogue box of VP-1020 Card driver will appear, please Click “Yes”.
7. VP-1020 Card driver has installed automatically.
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8. The dialog box of application software installation will appear after restarting.
9. A dialogue box appears for installing WinDST, and click “Next”.
10.Type your name, company and serial number, then click “Next” (The serial number is shown
on the CD.)
11.Click “Next” to install to default folder. If you want to install to a different folder, click
“Browse”.
12.Type new name in Program Folder, if you want to change folder name. If you want to select
default name, click “Next”.
13.Now, your computer is copying all necessary programs into your hard disk drive. The
installation is processed automatically.
14.If the driver is installed successfully, you will see following dialogue box. And click “Finish”.
15. Re-start the computer.
16. Check if WinDST application software is properly installed.
Start>Programs>InterVideo WinDVB
 Manual install
1.If your system is running Microsoft Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP, the Found New Hardware
dialog box will appear after restarting. Please inset VP-1020 driver CD into your CD-ROM
drive, then you can click “Next” .
2. Right now it is installing your driver (DST Video Controller)..
3.If VP-1020 driver is successfully installed, you will see the dialogue box.
4.After installing DST Video Controller driver, you may install DST Audio Controller driver. The
Found New Hardware dialog box (DST Audio Controller )will appear. Please click “Next”.
5. Right now it is installing your driver (DST Audio Controller).
6.If VP-1020 driver is successfully installed, you will see the dialogue box. Then click “Finish”.
Note: Check whether the driver is properly installed.
Start>Setting>Control Panel>System>Device Manager>DST Audio controller, DST Video
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Controller
7. The dialog box of application software installation will appear.
8. Please click “ Install Software ” .
9. A dialogue box appears for installing WinDST, and click “Next”.
10.Type your name, company and serial number, then click “Next” (The serial number is shown
on the CD.)
11.Click “Next” to install to default folder. IF you want to install to a different folder, click
“Browse”.
12. If you want to select default name, click ”Next”. Type new name in Program Folder, if you
want to change folder name.
13.Now, your computer is copying all necessary programs into your hard disk drive. The
installation is processed automatically.
14.If driver was installed successfully, you will see following dialogue box. And click “Finish”.
15. Re-start the computer.
16. Check if WinDST application software is properly installed.
Start>Programs> InterVideo WinDVB
Chapter3 Basic Setup
Before you watch satellite TV programs, you have to set up
 LNB & Switch
 DTV System/Scan satellite
LNB& Switch
Click ”Properties” and click into LNB & Switch
1. If you have only one signal source
You may check the default of LNB & Switch in WinDST LNB & Switch setting table to see if it
matches your antenna equipment. If the default of LNB & switch is correct, you could continue
to next setting step – DTV system/Scan satellite
Note:
a. In Europe, LNB type is usually “Universal” , which is also the default in Setup2. For
example, if you want to see “Astra” or “Hotbird” ’s programs, setup2 is correct default
of LNB & Switch for you.
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b. If you have no idea about what your antenna equipment information is, you could
check the LNB frequency on your LNB user’s guide or consult your antenna
manufacturer for more information.
2. If you have more than one signal source (more than one dish or LNB)
You may check the default of LNB & Switch in WinDST LNB & Switch setting table
to see if it matches your antenna equipment. To adjust LNB & Switch setting, please follow the
instructions below:
(1) Click ”Properties” and click into LNB & Switch
(2) Set the LNB information to match your antenna equipment step by step as below.
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LNB Enable：Please select “Enable”
LNB Type ：There are three types of LNB, which are Normal (LNB
Freq.1=5150MHz, LNB Freq.2=5750 MHz)、Universal (LNB
Freq.1=10600 MHz, LNB Freq.2=9750 MHz)、Custom。If your LNB
type is neither Normal nor Universal ，you have to select ”Custom” to
enter proper digits.
22KHz Tone：For selecting 22K “Enable/Disable” function
Tone Burst ：For selecting Tone Burst “Enable/Disable” function
Data Burst ：For selecting Data Burst “Enable/Disable” function
DiSEqC ：For selecting DiSEqC “Enable/Disable” function
When you have DiSEqC switch, you may choose the right passageway
to right LNB (LNB A、LNB B、LNB C、LNB D)
(3) After correctly setting LNB & Switch, you may continue to next setting step
– DTV system/Scan satellite .
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DTV System/Scan satellite
Button Function
Button Name
Function
Clean
When click the Clean button, a message “This will delete all programs
in the list, are you sure?” will appear. Click “Yes” to clean the list.
Add
Add a program to the list by manual input. In this function dialog, the
system will ask you to fill out following parameters: Frequency (MHz),
Symbol Rate (Ksps), VPID, APID,“1”for horizontal or “0” for vertical
polarization.
For example, when add “EuroNews” program of Astra 1B,
1C(019.2) to the list, please fill out as follows:
Delete
Edit
Frequency
Symbol Rate
Polarization H/V
VPID
APID
11954
27500
1
2221
2233
Program Name
EuroNews
Delete the program on the list. Please note that the setting will be
effective only after you save the file and exit the “Properties” panel.
Edit the current program on the list.
*Add To Favorite List Add your favorite programs into favorite list before watching them.
*Scan by zone
*Scan one satellite
*Scan one
transponder
Allow you to scan one or more specific satellites by the location you are,
please refer to Appendix I
Allow you to scan one specific satellite above satellite’s name
Allow you to scan one transponder on a specific satellite
*Open List/Save List You can click” Open List” to see the pre-set programs list and click “Save
List” to save present programs.
Note: “*”The detailed functions are described as below:
Open List / Save List
For your convenience, WinDST presets a current channel list database for popular satellites,
enabling you to watch TV programs with minimal setup.
If you have set LNB correctly, you can click “Open List” to see the preset programs list and click
“Save List” to save present programs.
Note: If you are looking for more available channels, please refer to Auto Scan function as
below . There are three types of Auto Scan : scan by zone、scan one satellite and scan one
transponder. Scan one satellite is more timesaving.
Scan by zone
Scan by zone allows you to scan one or more satellites in the sky above you, you can refer to
Appendix II for more information. Choose Scan by zone in Properties panel>DTV system. Please
make sure the LNB frequency has been set correctly before scanning the programs; otherwise, the
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function won’t work. Please select the correct zone and then click “OK” button.
Tip: To save your time, you can choose Custom and select the satellites you want to watch only!
Note: There are 9 zones, which are Europe 1, Europe 2, Asia 1, Asia 2, America 1, America 2,
America 3, and Europe 3. Please refer to Appendix I for more information.
Scan one satellite
Choose Scan one satellite in Properties panel>DTV system.
Select one satellite you want to scan from the satellite list, then click “OK” button.
Scan one transponder
Scan one transponder allows you to scan one specific transponder on one satellite. Please key in
the Frequency, Symbol rate and H/V polarization of the transponder then click “OK” button.
Add To Favorite List
Click Add button and add programs from program list to Favorite list
Click Delete button and delete the programs from Favorite list
Click Add All button and add all of the programs from program list to Favorite list
Click Delete All button and delete all of the programs from Favorite list
Click Set Current Favorite List button and set up current favorite list
The classification of programs
WinDST classifies the programs into FTA, Scrambled, All, TV, Radio. You can choose what you
want.
Chapter4 WinDST Application
Overview
To navigate through all WinDST functions and settings, please use the controls shown in this
section. The controls are designed to look like the controls on most media players such as DVD or
other media players. Please note that all functions may not be available for all users in all areas.
Some functions may depend on hardware or subscription services provided by broadcasters.
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The icons of the control bar
Icon
Function
Display favorite list
Help
Switch to next channel in program list
Switch to previous channel in program list
Hyperlink to SatcoDX
Record video
Time shift
Play video
Stop video
Pause
Fast rewind
Fast forward
EPG
Multi-channel preview
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Open recording file list
Properties
Display Signal quality
Display Signal strength
Left speaker on/off
Right speaker on/off
Adjust volume
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Clock
Channel Display
Change Browsing
Selecting Audio Channel
Real Time Digital Video Recording (DVR)
Time Shifting
Multi-Channel Preview
Scheduling Recording
Viewing and Recording Different Channels Simultaneously
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Multi-Language
Clock
The clock will automatically set itself to the host computer’s time.
Channel Display
The current channel name will be displayed on the control panel in the language assigned by the
channel provider.
Channel Browsing
To change channels, please push channel-switching button. Or you can use the Page-Up and
Page-Down keyboard keys)
Note: “Scrambled” Channel may be scanned; but not available to be displayed.
Selecting Audio Channel
The speaker icons are to activate and deactivate the right and left audio channels. Clicking on the
speaker icon will activate the channel or deactivate the channel. When the speaker icon is bold, the
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channel is activated.
In some scenarios, a radio frequency may be very closed to a channel frequency resulting in both
being heard at the same time. To eliminate one, you must disable either the right or left channel.
Real Time Digital Video Recording (DVR)
You can record a stream of full-motion video & audio from satellite channels and save it in
real-time using as m2s format directly to a designated area in your hard disk. Or you may
transform it as mpeg format later on & burn it onto CD-R/DVD-R & played by other video
software, which supports mpeg file playing.
The recording time is based on the available space of your hard disk.
1.Press the “Record” button, WinDST starts recording the video source synchronously.
2.Stop recording and set program name
3.Open the “Record Play List” and choose the program you just recorded
If you want to transfer the m2s to mpeg format, the process is described below:
Start>Programs> InterVideo WinDVB >Convert
Time Shifting
Being interrupted while watching live satellite TV programs (such as pick up phone calls &
answer the door), all you need to do is simply press the "
" button and freeze the picture for
a period of time, and then pick up right where you left off.
1.Please click “
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live program and save it to hard disk .
2. Press “
” again to play what you've missed, while the program is still being recorded.
3.To play back to “Live” mode, press “PLAY” button again and press “Yes” on the dialog popped
out.
Multi-Channel Preview
This function allows you to preview multi-channels.
Click ”Preview“ on the panel, it will pop out a dialogue that you can preview
multi-channels.
Note: you can only preview the channels from the same transponder.
Scheduling Recording
With this function you can easily set the time, date, and channel of the TV program you want to
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record.
Please click “Properties” and select “Schedule Recording” to preset recording time(including time,
date and channel),the detailed set up is as below.
Note: Your PC must stay power on as well as WinDST software is activated.
Preset “Time –Shifting”:
(1) Read the Notice on the bottom to know how many available space on your hard drive. You are
not allowed to input the maximum time-shifting span longer than available space. Suggestion:
It’s safer to record a span longer than the program you want to watch.
(2) Select starting time and channel name
Preset “Recording”
This function allows you to record your favorite programs broadcasted during the schedule you’re
not available. You can playback it anytime at your convenience. Read the Notice on the bottom to
know how many available space on your hard drive.
(1)Set the starting & ending time for recording and channel name.
(2)Specify the path & folder you want the recording to be saved and leave your PC power on. The
WinDST will execute your command at the designated time and start to record and save it to
your hard disk.
Viewing and Recording Different Channels Simultaneously
You can watch channel A while recording channel B at the same time, simply using preset
recording function.
Notice: Channel A&B MUST be on the same transponder.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Click the “EPG” on the panel, it will pop out a dialog that you can see all kinds of programs
broadcasting schedule. If you click in one specific program, more detailed information of this
program will show as below. You can update it anytime but it may take some time.
Multi-Language
With this function you can choose the language of the video.
1. Please click “Properties”/ “DTV system” and choose the program name on list name.
2. Please click the icon “Edit” ,then ”Set your program” will pop up.
3. Please find the “APID[Dec]” to select another default of APID.
Note: Please check your content provider to see if the programs have multi-language.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting
1. Windows can not find VP-1020 Card
 Check whether VP-1020 Card was inserted correctly.
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2. Windows cannot find the driver of VP-1020 Card.
 Make sure the VP-1020 Card CD is in the CD-ROM drive.
 Please indicate the correct directory where the drivers located for Windows.
3. Can not set up the software
 Please check the operating system of version. VP-1020 Card is ready for Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP.
 Please run “Setup.exe” on the CD.
4. Can not lock any program channel when auto scan
 Check whether the dish aims to the right satellite.
 Check the cable connection between VP-1020 Card and the dish.
 Check whether the voltage for LNB is correct. (18V-21V for Horizontal or 11V-14V for
Vertical)
 Check the setting of satellite; for example, LNB frequency for C band or Ku band.
 Please re-insert the VP-1020 Card to another PCI slot.
 Please install Microsoft DirectX8.0 or higher version.
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When the dialog “Unlock!” pops up
Check whether the value of program frequency subtracts LNB frequency is between
950~2150MHz.Check the setting of polarization (H or V)
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When error dialog box pops up or black screen appears
Might be resulted from poor signal quality, the VP-1020 Card application program doesn’t
receive enough data of program or receive wrong data. Please check the connection between
VP-1020 Card and the cable.
Please make sure your operation system is Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and
Microsoft Direct X8.0 or higher is installed.
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Video is playing but Audio is failed
Please check the sound card or the volume setting.
8. Failed to play program
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Make sure you have installed Sound Card Driver.
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This program is scrambled.
9. Set-Top-Box only receive 13V Program, VP-1020 only receive 18V Program
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LNB is biased 2 cm
10. Why can’t I receive 18V program
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Because LNB is 13V vertical LNB.
11. 22KHZ error
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Make sure VP-1020 Card is inserted to the right PCI slot.
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Make sure your VP-1020 Driver is installed correctly.
Clean the VP-1020 PCI interface by eraser.
12. I can’t play program when using 0 & 22Khz switch (2 in 1 out)
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You can choose 22khz enable or disable to control “22khz Switch”.
13. When playing program ,audio is ok, but screen is blank!
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Please make sure your VGA driver and DirectX8.0 or higher version are installed correctly.
AppendixⅠSatcoDX Satellite Chart
Europe 1
Europe 2
Europe 3
Asia 1
Asia 2
South Africa
South Africa
Brazil
Madagascar
Australia
Namibia
Botswana
Greenland
India
Indonesia
Angola
Zimbabwe
Iceland
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Congo
Mozambique
Spain
Pakistan
Philippines
Botswana
Zambia
Morocco
Turkey
Taiwan
Cameroon
Malawi
Algeria
Kazakhstan
Korea
Nigeria
Tanzania
Mali
Uzbekistan
Japan
Chad
Kenya
Mauritania
Iran
Mongolia
Libya
Ethiopia
Guinea
Saudi Arabia
Russia
Nigeria
Spain
Liberia
Iraq
Vietnam
Mali
Congo
Ivory Coast
Yemen
Thailand
Algeria
Iberia
Oman
Tunisia
Turkey
Somalia
Italy
Belgium
China
France
Ukraine
Mongolia
Germany
Romania
Burma
Poland
Bulgaria
Afghanistan
Switzerland
Greece
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Austria
Slovenia
Belgium
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Asia 3
America 1
America 2
America 3
New Zealand
Canada
Canada
Peru
Australia
USA
USA
Brazil
Papua New Guinea
Mexico
Mexico
Guiana
Japan
Belize
Venezuela
Russia
Guatemala
Chile
Alaska
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Costa Rica
Bolivia
Panama
Colombia
Peru
Argentina
Uruguay
Greenland
Canada
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