AVerMedia AVerTV6.2 Service Manual
AVerTV 6.2
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Device Introduction ......................................................................................1
Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction..................................................................................2
Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application ...........................................................3
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application................................................................................................................3
3.2 Running the AVerTV 6 application for the first time ......................................................................................... 3
3.3 Introducing the User Interface ............................................................................................................................6
3.4 The Control Panel............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Remote Control................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) ............................................................................................................9
3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) ..........................................................................................................10
3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) ..........................................................................................................12
3.6 Resizing the TV Monitor Window ................................................................................................................... 13
3.7 Always on Top.................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.8 Setting Windows® Power Options.................................................................................................................... 13
3.9 Minimize the Application ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................... 15
3.11 Customize the Remote Control Source Button ................................................................................................. 16
3.12 Changing the OSD Attributes ........................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 TV .................................................................................................................19
4.1 Analog TV ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.1.1 Scanning Channels.................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ...............................................................................................20
4.1.3 Customize Video record settings ..............................................................................................................21
4.1.4 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.5 Enhancing the Video Quality.................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.6 Using the De-interlace Function ............................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Digital TV......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Scanning Channels.................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ...............................................................................................27
4.2.3 Customize Video record settings ..............................................................................................................28
4.2.4 Using the EPG Function ...........................................................................................................................29
4.2.5 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ............................................................................................................. 30
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4.2.6 Enabling Subtitle Function ....................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Adding and Deleting Program Lists .................................................................................................................32
4.4 Selecting a TV/Radio Channel.......................................................................................................................... 33
4.5 Creating Channel Groups..................................................................................................................................33
4.6 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 34
4.7 Specifying a Channel Name or Description...................................................................................................... 35
4.8 Modifying a program list name......................................................................................................................... 35
4.9 Removing Unwanted Channels.........................................................................................................................36
4.10 Using the OverScan Function ........................................................................................................................... 38
4.11 16-Channel Preview.......................................................................................................................................... 39
4.12 Changing Signal Source.................................................................................................................................... 39
4.13 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 5 FM Radio ......................................................................................................41
5.1 FM Radio Controls ...........................................................................................................................................41
5.2 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels............................................................................................................ 41
5.3 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels....................................................................................................... 42
5.4 Selecting a Channel ..........................................................................................................................................42
5.5 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 43
5.6 Skipping Unwanted Channels........................................................................................................................... 43
5.7 Adding a Radio Frequency ............................................................................................................................... 44
5.8 Modifying a Radio Name ................................................................................................................................. 44
5.9 Adding and Deleting Program Lists .................................................................................................................44
5.10 Creating Channel Groups..................................................................................................................................45
5.11 Customizing Audio Recording Settings............................................................................................................ 45
5.12 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 46
5.13 Viewing RDS Information (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 6 TimeShift...................................................................................................... 48
6.1 TimeShift Controls ...........................................................................................................................................48
6.2 Customizing TimeShift Settings ....................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Using the TimeShift Function........................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 7 DVR ..............................................................................................................51
7.1 DVR Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 51
7.2 Recording Settings............................................................................................................................................ 51
7.3 Using the Recording Function ..........................................................................................................................52
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7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs........................................................................................................................ 52
7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display................................................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 8 Image Capture.............................................................................................54
8.1 Before Capturing ..............................................................................................................................................54
8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image........................................................................................................................... 54
8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture.................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 9 Teletext (PAL/SECAM only)........................................................................57
9.1 Customize the Display Mode............................................................................................................................ 57
9.2 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
9.3 Toolbar Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 59
9.4 LED Lamp ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
9.5 Using Teletext................................................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 10 Scheduler..................................................................................................62
10.1 Adding Schedules ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 11 Hot Ke ys ...................................................................................................65
Chapter 12 Customer Service ....................................................................................67
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Chapter 1 Device Introduction
Thanks for purchasing AVerMedia’s product. The table below lists an overview of the product you
purchased. From this table, you can quickly learn about your product features and know which chapter
you need to read. Please do read this table before using AVerTV 6 application.
Product Name AVerTV MCE 116 Plus
Model No. M116
TV System Digital TV ( DVB-T ATSC DVB-S)
; Analog TV (; NTSC ; PAL ; SECAM)
Audio Mode ; Stereo ; Mono ; SAP
FM Radio ; Support Not Support
Remote Control ; Support ( Model 1 ; Model 2)
Not Support
External Signal
Source
Others ; Teletext MHEG-5
Reference Chapter ; Chapter 1
; S-Video ; Composite
EPG ; iEPG
; Closed Caption Digital Subtitle
; Chapter 2
; Chapter 3 (;3.1-3.4 ;3.5.2 ;3.6-3.12)
; Chapter 4 (;4.1 ;4.4-4.13)
; Chapter 5
; Chapter 6
; Chapter 7
; Chapter 8
; Chapter 9 (;9.2)
; Chapter 10
; Chapter 11
; Chapter 12
Note
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Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction
Now, with this product, you can watch TV, listen to the radio, record your favorite programs and
enjoy other features on your PC. Turn your computer system into a real multimedia entertainment
center.
You’ll never miss your favorite ball games, soaps or game shows anymore because the TimeShift
function performs background recording of a TV program. This means you can return and watch from
the part of the program where you left off.
To enjoy high quality TV or radio programs, AVerMedia
Please be noted that the functions or the remote control mentioned in this manual may vary depending
on the product you purchase and the area you live.
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product is your best choice.
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Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application
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The AVerTV 6 application allows you to watch TV or video, and record still or motion video
on your PC while you work on your computer.
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application
Run the AVerTV 6 application from the Programs menu.
To run the application, click
then click AVerTV 6
the desktop. Or, you can double-click the AVer
corner of the screen.
Note: AVerQuick launcher is important for both of the remote control and the Scheduler.
If it is not activated, the remote control feature is automatically disabled and the
Scheduler will not perform any preset schedules.
. Another way is to double-click the AVerTV 6 program icon “ ”on
Start, point to Programs, choose AVerMedia, AVerTV 6, and
Quick TV Launche
Quick launcher located at the lower right
3.2 Running the AVerTV 6 application for the first time
If this is your first time running the application, the Setup dialog box will appear to prompt
you to scan for channels. (For details, please refer to the section Scanning Channels).
1. Choose your desired signal input (Digital TV, Analog TV or FM Radio) on the left pane
of the Setup dialog box.
Note: Before choosing the signal input, please make sure that your country/region is
correct. For more information, please refer to “Scanning Channels” in Chapter 3.
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2. Then you need to select the TV option to search for air channels, or select CATV to scan
for cable channels if your choice is “Analog TV” in step 1.
3. Click New and the Program Li st dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name and
click OK.
4. Click Program Scan to search for available channels/programs in your area.
5. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to save
the scanned channels.
Note: Digital channels that are in red text indicate they are locked channels (eg. Adult channels).
6. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
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7. If you choose FM Radio or Digital TV in step 1, just repeat step 3-6 to complete the
program scanning.
3.3 Introducing the User Interface
The TV monitor allows you to watch live TV or video.
1 Panel On / Off 8 Channel Up/Down
2 Playback Seek Slider 9 Resize Window
3 Play / Pause 10 Show / Hide Video Frame
4 Stop 11 Minimize
5 TimeShift 12 Full Screen
6 Record 13 Exit
7 Volume
The Control Panel provides button controls for selecting channels, adjusting volume,
capturing images, and more. It has a panel display that shows the current channel number and
channel name.
To display or hide the
the TV Monitor.
Control Panel, click the button located at the lower left corner of
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3.4 The Control Panel
(This picture is only for reference)
The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel.
BUTTON FUNCTION
Signal Status /
1
Repeat Play Status
TV/Radio mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
to switch signal sources.
Playback mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
The system will continuously
Signal Strength
2
Backward
3
Channel Loop
4
16-Channel Preview
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and enable the Repeat function.
playback the files in the playlist.
Display signal strength.
Move backward in intervals.
Return to previously accessed channel.
Display 16 consecutive TV channels on the TV Monitor
window.
Channel Up/ Down
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Mute
7
Setup
8
Move up/down the channel list
Turn off the sound.
Allows you to:
*Autoscan channels.
*Create channel groups.
*Configure snapshot settings.
*Customize record settings.
*Customize the TimeShift function.
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Teletext
View Teletext (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
information.
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EPG
Snapshot
Forward
Always on Top
View EPG information (This function is only available for
digital TV).
Capture a single image or a sequence of images.
Skip forward in intervals.
Make the TV monitor float over the top of other program
windows.
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Full Screen
Show TV/Video programs in full screen.
Program List
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Audio Mode
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Scheduler
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Play List
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Show/ Hide Numeric Panel
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Radio Source
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Change Video Source
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Record
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TimeShift / Pause
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Next File
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Previous File
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Stop
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Play / Pause
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Volume Control
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Display the program list and adjust color, volume and so on.
Switch between available audio modes.
Display Scheduler dialog box.
Create a playlist of video files to playback.
Toggle between displaying or hiding the Numeric Panel.
Switch between FM radio and DVB-T radio. (Only access to
DVB-T Radio Broadcast, not Digital Audio Broadcast system.)
Switch between analog TV, digital TV, or S-video.
Record the current TV show.
Performs background recording of the live TV program. This
function lets you view the recorded parts, while at the same time,
recording is in progress. / Freeze the playback temporarily.
Play the next file in the playlist.
Play the previous file in the playlist.
Stop the playback, recording, TimeShift, etc.
Playback recorded video files. / Freeze the playback temporarily.
Increase/decrease the volume level.
Help
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Numeric Buttons
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View User’s Manual.
Select channels/programs.
3.5 Remote Control
You can use remote control to turn on/off the programs, select channels, adjust volume and so
on. Please be noted that you have activated Quick TV.
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1)
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2
3
4
5
Button Description
1. Power Turn on/off the application
2. VOL +/- Volume up/down.
3. Source Switch between available signal sources.
4. Numeric Buttons Select a TV channel.
5. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
6. CH ▲/▼ Go up or down to the next active channel.
7. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
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3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2)
Button Description
1. POWER Turn on/off the application.
2. NUMERIC BUTTONS - Select a TV channel.
- Under the 16-Channel Preview mode, use ← ↑ → ↓ to
highlight the intended channel.
3. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
4. 16-CH PREV 16-Channel Preview.
5. VOL▲/▼ Volume up/down.
6. FULL SCREEN Display TV in full screen.
7. AUDIO Switch between available audio modes.
8. ► (Play) Play the last recorded or played file.
9. ■ (Stop) - End the playback or recording.
- End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or Radio
mode.
10. (Forward) - Advance the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color
according to this button.
11. SLEEP - Go to the next file in the playlist.
- Set the time to put your computer in Stand By or Hibernate
mode.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color
according to this button.
12. MENU
13. EPG
14. WAKE UP
15. TELETEXT
Display or hide the Control Panel.
Launch the Electronic Programme Guide.
- Go to the previous file in the playlist.
- Set the time to bring your computer out of Stand By or
Hibernate mode.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color
according to this button.
View Teletext (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
information
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16. TIMESHIFT /PAUSE
17. (Rewind)
18. ● (Record)
19. MUTE
20. CH ▲/▼
21. SNAPSHOT
22. DISPLAY
23. SOURCE
- Freeze the playback.
- Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
- Rewind the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color
according to this button.
Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video
into your hard drive.
Turn on/off the sound.
Go up or down to the next active channel.
Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
Display information.
Switch between available signal source.
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3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3)
Button Description
1.Power Turn on/off the application
2.Numeric Buttons
3.CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
4.16-CH PREV 16-channel preview.
5. VOL▲/▼ Increase/decrease the volume.
6.FULL SCREEN Display TV or video in full screen.
7. AUDIO Switch between available audio modes.
8. ► (Play) Play the last recorded or played file.
9. ■ (Stop)
10. (Forward)
11. (Next File)
12. AUTOSCAN
13. (Previous
File)
14. TELETEXT View Teletext information.
15.
TIMESHIFT/PAUSE
16. (Rewind)
17. ● (Record) Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video into your hard drive.
18. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
19. CH ▲/▼ Go up or down to the next active channel.
20. SNAPSHOT Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
21. DISPLAY Display information.
22. TV/FM
- Select a TV channel.
- Under the 16-channel preview mode, use↑↓← → to highlight the intended
channel.
- End the playback or recording.
- End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or FM mode.
- Advance the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
- Go to the next file in the playlist.
- Set the time to put your computer in Standby or Hibernate mode.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
Display or hide the Control Panel.
- Go to the previous file in the playlist.
- Set the time to bring your computer out of Standby or Hibernate mode.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
- Freeze the playback.
- Switch from real-time TV or FM to Time Shift mode.
- Rewind the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
Switch between available signal sources.
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3.6 Resizing the TV Monitor Window
To enlarge or reduce the size of the TV Monitor window, click and drag the lower right
corner of the window.
Double-click the TV Monitor window to display it in full screen or click the Full Screen
button
When in full screen mode, just double-click anywhere on the screen to revert to the normal
TV window size.
on the Control Panel.
3.7 Always on Top
To make the TV monitor window float over the top of
other program windows, right-click on the TV monitor.
In the pop-up menu, point to Video and choose Always
on Top.
OR,
Click the Always on Top button
Panel.
3.8 Setting Windows
This option allows you to put your computer in Stand By or Hibernate mode, power off, exit
the application or log off from the computer while you are away from the computer.
Note:
Stand By: Stand By is a state in which your monitor and hard disks turn off, so that your
computer uses less power.
Hibernate: Hibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first
saves everything in memory on your hard disk.
Please do the following:
1. First, Click the Setup button
the left pane.
2. By default, the system is set to enable the Stand By/Hibernation option. What you have to
do is to choose the desired power-saving settings. If your computer has a problem with
coming out of Stand By or Hibernate mode, please clear the Stand By/Hibernate option.
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Power Options
on the Control
and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on
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3. Then press the Sleep button on the remote control repeatedly to set the execution time.
OR,
1. Right-click on the TV monitor, point to Sleep and select the desired mode.
2. Right-click on the TV monitor again, point to Sleep and choose an execution time.
3. The time setting will be displayed on the TV monitor. For details, please see the
description below.
Time setting mode Description
Sleep 30/60/90/120 Minute(s) Your computer will go into Stand By or Hibernate mode in
30/60/90/120 minutes.
Now Your computer will go into Stand By or Hibernate mode in
about 10 seconds.
Cancel Your computer will return to original settings.
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Note: The system will detect if your VGA card supports DXVA. If yes, enable the “DXVA
Support” to activate the video acceleration of the VGA card. To watch HDTV, it is strongly
recommended to execute “DXVA Support”.
3.9 Minimize the Application
To minimize AVerTV application to the system tray (notification area), click the Setup
button
the Minimize to Tray check box. Or clear the check box to simply minimize the application
to a taskbar button.
and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on the left pane. Then Select
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Remote Remapping icon on
the left pane.
2. To re-define a function for a certain button:
● Select a desired button and choose a new command from the right pane of the dialog box.
Then click Assign.
● From the right pane of the dialog box, drag the desired command and drop it on the remote
button which you want to change the definition.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
4. Click Clear All to delete all definitions of the remote control or click Default to revert to the
factory setting.
3.11 Customize the Remote Control Source Button
On the Remote Source Control page, you may customize the remote control “Source” button to switch
on the selected item.
1. Click the Setup button
Remote Source Control icon on the left pane.
2. Select the signal source that you want.
3. Click the
location you desire.
4. Click Apply to save the settings. Or click Default to revert to the factory setting.
UP or DOWN button at the right side until the selected signal reaches the
and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Remote Remapping→
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3.12 Changing the OSD Attributes
Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Personalise icon on the left
pane. On this page, you can customize the curtain effect, LCD speed or change the appearance
of the TV monitor and the control panel (Skins).
Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Personlise → OSD icon on
the left pane. On this page, you can determine the OSD information, display duration and
adjust OSD color. Then, click Apply to save the settings.
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