1. Introduction
The TBS5930 DVB-S2X/S2/S Satellite TV Tuner USB Box is an external device designed for receiving and recording satellite television and radio programs on your personal computer. This tuner supports various DVB standards, including DVB-S, DVB-S2, and the advanced DVB-S2X, offering broad compatibility for satellite signal reception. Its USB 2.0 interface ensures easy connection to both desktop and laptop PCs.
Key features include fast scanning for media, support for VCM (Variable Coding and Modulation) and multi-stream reception, and a built-in hardware blind scan capability. The blind scan function allows users to discover satellite programs without prior knowledge of transponder details, which is particularly useful for satellite feed hunting. With appropriate software, users can watch live satellite broadcasts and record programs directly to their computer.
2. Package Contents
Please ensure all items are present before proceeding with the setup:
- TBS5930 DVB-S2X/S2/S Satellite TV Tuner USB Box
- USB 2.0 Cable
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- Software CD (may be included or available for download)
3. Setup
3.1 Physical Connection
- Connect Satellite Dish: Connect your satellite dish's LNB cable to the RF IN port on the TBS5930 tuner.
- Connect to PC: Plug the provided USB 2.0 cable into the USB port of the TBS5930 tuner and connect the other end to an available USB 2.0 slot on your desktop or laptop PC.
- Power Connection: Connect the power adapter to the DC IN port on the TBS5930 tuner and then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
Figure 1: Side view of the TBS5930 tuner showing the LNB IN, USB 2.0, and DC 12V power input ports.
3.2 Driver and Software Installation
- Install Drivers: Insert the provided software CD into your PC's optical drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the necessary Windows BDA drivers or Linux drivers. If no CD is provided, download the latest drivers from the TBS official website.
- Install TV Application: Install a compatible TV viewing and recording application (e.g., DVBViewer, ProgDVB, MediaPortal, Kodi with DVB add-ons) on your PC. Many applications are available, some free and some commercial.
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Channel Scanning
- Launch TV Application: Open your preferred TV viewing application on your PC.
- Initiate Scan: Navigate to the channel scanning or tuner setup section within the application.
- Select Satellite: Choose your satellite from the list (e.g., Astra, Hotbird, etc.).
- Perform Scan: Select
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