ATI Technologies THEATER 550 - Manual (Page 20)

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Video Recording
Stops
Unexpectedly • Video files are typically very large; ensure that you
have sufficient disk space.
• Ensure that you are recording to the correct hard
disk - check the Record on Drive setting in the Media
Center by clicking on My TV, then Settings, then
Recorder which takes you to the Recorder Storage
page.
• The maximum file size for the FAT32 file system is 4
Gigabytes.
• Disable screen savers while recording.
• Disable Power management while recording.
Dropped Frames
During Video
Recording Dropped frames during video recording indicates that
some part of the system is not fast enough to keep up
with the recording. Recording video is a very demanding
task for even the most powerful system. To achieve the
best results, you must dedicate the PC to recording, and
ensure that nothing else is active during recording.
• Defragment your hard drive.
• A large, dedicated disk is recommended if you plan
to do much video recording.
• Ensure that DMA is enabled for your hard drive, to
improve disk access speed and free up the system
CPU.
• Close all other running tasks, including those in the
System Tray — clock, popup reminders, virus
scanners, etc.
• Close and exit from any Task Scheduler.
• Do not log on to your network.
• Do not connect USB devices while recording.
• Do not open or close CD-ROM trays while recording.
• Do not move the mouse while recording.
Poor TV
Reception • If you use an indoor antenna, you will get the best
results with an amplified model. Place it as far away
from the PC monitor as possible, to avoid
interference.
• Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce the
signal quality. For the best reception, connect the
cable or antenna directly to your card.
Video & TV Problems
Problem Possible Solution
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