TVMini Express
User Guide
Revision 1.1
(c) 2007, HDMI Ltd
Introduction and Overview
of TVMini Express
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing TVMini Express™ from Miglia. TVMini Express™ lets you watch, pause, rewind and skip forward
live digital terrestrial TV on your Mac and enables you record TV shows straight to your hard drive.
TVMini Express™ supports the DVB-T standard, called Freeview in the UK and TNT in France
System requirements:
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Mac with built-in USB 2.0 connectivity
G4/1.25 GHz or faster, G5, Intel Core processor
256 MB of RAM
50 MB Free hard drive space.
Mac OS X 10.4.x or higher
QuickTime 7x
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Area covered by DVB-T signals
Package contents
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TVMini Express
CD-ROM with The Tube software and user guide (pdf)
USB 2.0 extension cable
Antenna adapter
Mini-Antenna
Quick Install Guide with Software Activation Key
User Guide Overview
This User Guide will guide you through the hardware and software installation. A detailed description of The Tube’s
functionality is available on a separate pdf located on the CD-ROM.
Technical Support
Select TVMini Express in the list of products and you will get access to the Frequently Asked Questions, updated product
manuals as well as links to technical support contact forms.
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Overview of TVMini Express
TVMini Express has a single connector at the back of the unit for the antenna connection.
USB connector
Connector for antenna
adapter
Antenna adapter when
connected
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Installing and using
TVMini Express
and The Tube software
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I. Connecting TVMini Express
1. Connect TVMini Express to a free USB 2.0 port of your Mac. You can use the extension cable if you wish.
2. Connect the mini-antenna to the antenna adapter.
Note: The mini-antenna will only work in areas where DVB-T reception is good. You should not have any
difficulties receiving the full range of TV stations if you live in Germany or northern European countries. In the UK
and France, it is strongly recommended to place the antenna near a window, as ‘indoor mobility’ is not yet
implemented.
If you do not receive any channels when using the mini-antenna, connect TVMini Express to a roof-top antenna.
You cannot receive TV signals from CableTV or analogue signals with TVMini Express.
II. Installing The Tube
1. Insert the The Tube CD-ROM in your CD/DVD Drive
2. Double-click on ‘Install The Tube’ to launch the installation programme.
3. Click “Continue” when the alert message informing you that the installation package contains a program that verifies
if the software can be installed.
4. When asked, select the destination Hard Drive and Folder where you wish to install The Tube. The default selection
made by the installer is recommended. Then click “Continue”
5. On the next screen, click “Install”. The installation program will then ask you for your administrator password. This is
your normal Mac OS X password you created when you first used Mac OS X and not the software activation code.
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6. Once the installation is finished, you can quit the Installer and eject the CD-ROM.
The Tube software will normally be located on your hard drive, in the Applications folder.
III. Initial setup for The Tube
1. Double-click on the application The Tube located in the Applications folder. Make sure your TV Device is connected to
the USB bus.
2. When required, please enter the software activation key located on the QuickStart Guide. You will most likely first
have to create a user account
3. Once the software is activated, proceed to the next step. The Tube will automatically detect the presence of your
Miglia TV device. Click “Yes” to configure the device.
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4. Select your country in the Tuning panel and click on Auto-Tune.
5. Once the Auto-tune function has found channels, click OK and enjoy your new TV!
For additional information on how to use The Tube software, please refer to the full The Tube user guide located on the
CD-ROM.
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Warranty Agreement
Hardware Products:
Hdmi ltd warrants your hardware product against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for the
designated warranty period. The warranty becomes effective from the date of purchase by the end user.
If the product is found to be defective within the warranty period, Hdmi ltd will, at its sole option, repair or replace the
defective product.
HDMI Ltd will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct, special or consequential damages such as, but not
limited to, damage or loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of replacement goods, or expense or
inconvenience caused by service interruptions.
This warranty is void if:
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The product was operated or stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions.
The product was repaired, modified or altered or undergone attempted repair by non-authorised personel, unless
HDMI Ltd has authorised such repair, modification or alteration.
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The product was damaged, abused or misused
The product was installed without following the supplied installation instructions.
The serial number of the product is defaced, modified or missing.
The “Warranty Void” seal on the casing has been modified, removed or broken.
The decision of HDMI Ltd shall be final and binding with regards to the condition of product return and eligibility of
repair or replacement.
Software Products:
Software Products are covered specifically for defective media or manuals only, for a 14 day period. The software license
you acquired cannot under any circumstance by transferred back to HDMI Ltd. HDMI Ltd does not warrant or represent
that all third-party software or hardware will function error-free when used in conjunction with its products.
How to obtain warranty service:
To obtain warranty service, within 30 days of the date of purchase, please contact the retailer from whom you made your
purchase. To obtain warranty service, after 30 days of the date of purchase contact Miglia’s Technical Support Service. A
proof of purchase will be required to confirm that the product is still under warranty. Should Miglia’s Technical Support
diagnose a fault on your product, a Return to Manufacturer Authorisation (RMA) number will be issued to you.
All products returned to HDMI Ltd must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped at the customer’s cost
inclusive of any requested documentation. Return shipment of repaired or replaced product will be covered by HDMI Ltd.
Any product returned without an RMA number issued by Miglia’s Technical Support Service will be refused.
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