ati tv wonder elite User Manual

14  Troubleshooting

• 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 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.

• 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.