AVerMedia AVerTV6.2 Service Manual

AVerTV 6.2

User Manual English

DISCLAIMER

All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.

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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 Keys ...................................................................................................	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	; S-Video ; Composite
Source
Others	; Teletext MHEG-5
	EPG ; iEPG
	; Closed Caption Digital Subtitle
Reference Chapter	; Chapter 1
	; 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, enjoy other features on center.

you can watch TV, listen to the radio, record your favorite programs and your PC. Turn your computer system into a real multimedia entertainment

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® product is your best choice.

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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Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application

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.

Quick TV Launcher

To run the application, click Start, point to Programs, choose AVerMedia, AVerTV 6, and

then click AVerTV 6. Another way is to double-click the AVerTV 6 program icon “”on the desktop. Or, you can double-click the AVerQuick launcher located at the lower right 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.

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 List 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.

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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 Control Panel, click the button located at the lower left corner of the TV Monitor.

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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
1	Signal Status /	TV/Radio mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
	Repeat Play Status	to switch signal sources.
		Playback mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
		and enable the Repeat function. The system will continuously
		playback the files in the playlist.
2	Signal Strength	Display signal strength.
3	Backward	Move backward in intervals.
4	Channel Loop	Return to previously accessed channel.
5	16-Channel Preview	Display 16 consecutive TV channels on the TV Monitor
		window.
6	Channel Up/ Down	Move up/down the channel list
7	Mute	Turn off the sound.
8	Setup	Allows you to:
		*Autoscan channels.
		*Create channel groups.
		*Configure snapshot settings.
		*Customize record settings.
		*Customize the TimeShift function.
9	Teletext	View Teletext (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
		information.
10	EPG	View EPG information (This function is only available for
		digital TV).
11	Snapshot	Capture a single image or a sequence of images.
12	Forward	Skip forward in intervals.
13	Always on Top	Make the TV monitor float over the top of other program
		windows.
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14	Full Screen	Show TV/Video programs in full screen.
15	Program List	Display the program list and adjust color, volume and so on.
16	Audio Mode	Switch between available audio modes.
17	Scheduler	Display Scheduler dialog box.
18	Play List	Create a playlist of video files to playback.
19	Show/ Hide Numeric Panel	Toggle between displaying or hiding the Numeric Panel.
20	Radio Source	Switch between FM radio and DVB-T radio. (Only access to
		DVB-T Radio Broadcast, not Digital Audio Broadcast system.)
21	Change Video Source	Switch between analog TV, digital TV, or S-video.
22	Record	Record the current TV show.
23	TimeShift / Pause	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.
24	Next File	Play the next file in the playlist.
25	Previous File	Play the previous file in the playlist.
26	Stop	Stop the playback, recording, TimeShift, etc.
27	Play / Pause	Playback recorded video files. / Freeze the playback temporarily.
28	Volume Control	Increase/decrease the volume level.
29	Help	View User’s Manual.
30	Numeric Buttons	Select channels/programs.

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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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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	Display or hide the Control Panel.
13.		EPG	Launch the Electronic Programme Guide.
14.		WAKE UP	- 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.
15.		TELETEXT	View Teletext (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
			information
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16.	TIMESHIFT /PAUSE	-	Freeze the playback.
		- Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
17.	(Rewind)	-	Rewind the playback.
		-	Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color
			according to this button.
18.	● (Record)	Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video
		into your hard drive.
19.	MUTE	Turn on/off the sound.
20.	CH ▲/▼	Go up or down to the next active channel.
21.	SNAPSHOT	Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
22.	DISPLAY	Display information.
23.	SOURCE	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		-	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▲/▼		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)	-	End the playback or recording.
		-	End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or FM mode.
10. (Forward)		-	Advance the playback.
		- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.

11. (Next File) - 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.

12.AUTOSCAN Display or hide the Control Panel.

13.		(Previous -		Go to the previous file in the playlist.
File)			-	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.
14.	TELETEXT		View Teletext information.
15.			-	Freeze the playback.
TIMESHIFT/PAUSE -				Switch from real-time TV or FM to Time Shift mode.
16.		(Rewind)	-	Rewind the playback.
			-	Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
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		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 on the Control Panel.

When in full screen mode, just double-click anywhere on the screen to revert to the normal TV window size.

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	on the Control
Panel.

3.8 Setting Windows® Power Options

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 and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on 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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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 and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on the left pane. Then Select the Minimize to Tray check box. Or clear the check box to simply minimize the application to a taskbar button.

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.

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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 and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Remote Remapping→ Remote Source Control icon on the left pane.

2.Select the signal source that you want.

3.Click the UP or DOWN button at the right side until the selected signal reaches the location you desire.

4.Click Apply to save the settings. Or click Default to revert to the factory setting.

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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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