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User Manual English
DISCLAIMER
All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the pro duct 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.
COPYRIGHT
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in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES,
Inc.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Device Introduction.........................................................1
Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction ....................................................2
Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV 6 Application...........................3
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application ..................................................................................4
3.2 Running the AVerTV 6 Application for the First Time ........................................................ 5
3.2.1 Scanning for Analog Programs.................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Programs .................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Introducing the User Interface ...............................................................................................8
3.4 The Control Panel.................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 Remote Control (Optional).................................................................................................. 11
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) ........................................................................................... 11
3.5.2 Remote Control (Model 2)......................................................................................................... 12
3.5.3 Remote Control (Model 3)......................................................................................................... 14
3.5.4 Remote Control (Model 4)......................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Changing TV Monitor Resolution ....................................................................................... 18
3.7 Resizing the TV Monitor Window ...................................................................................... 18
3.8 Changing Display Aspect Ratio........................................................................................... 18
3.9 Always on Top..................................................................................................................... 18
3.10 Setting Windows® Power Options....................................................................................... 19
3.11 Setting time for turning on the Application......................................................................... 21
3.12 Minimize the Application .................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 TV....................................................................................23
4.1 Analog TV ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Scanning Channels .................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ................................................................................ 25
4.1.3 Customize Video Recording Settings........................................................................................ 26
4.1.4 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality .................................................................................... 30
4.1.5 Enhancing the Video Quality..................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Digital TV............................................................................................................................ 32
4.2.1 Scanning Channels .................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ................................................................................ 35
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4.2.3 Customize Video Recording Settings........................................................................................ 36
4.2.4 Using the EPG Function............................................................................................................ 38
4.2.5 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality .................................................................................... 39
4.2.6 Enabling the Subtitle Function .................................................................................................. 40
4.3 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups................................................................................. 41
4.4 Selecting a TV/ Digital Radio Channel ...............................................................................42
4.5 Adjusting Volume................................................................................................................ 43
4.6 Specifying a Channel Name or Description ........................................................................ 44
4.7 Modifying a program list name ...........................................................................................45
4.8 Removing Unwanted Channels ...........................................................................................46
4.9 Using the OverScan Function.............................................................................................. 47
4.10 16-Channel Preview............................................................................................................. 48
4.11 Changing the OSD Attributes.............................................................................................. 49
4.12 Changing Signal Source ...................................................................................................... 50
4.13 Sound Controlling (Optional) .............................................................................................. 51
Chapter 5 FM Radio (Optional)......................................................52
5.1 FM Radio Controls .............................................................................................................. 53
5.2 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels............................................................................... 54
5.3 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels ......................................................................... 55
5.4 Selecting a Channel .............................................................................................................56
5.5 Skipping Unwanted Channels.............................................................................................. 57
5.6 Adding a Radio Frequency .................................................................................................. 58
5.7 Modifying a Channel Name................................................................................................. 59
5.8 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups................................................................................. 60
5.9 Customizing Audio Recording Settings .............................................................................. 61
Chapter 6 TimeShift........................................................................63
6.1 TimeShift Controls .............................................................................................................. 64
6.2 Customizing TimeShift Settings.......................................................................................... 65
6.3 Using the TimeShift Function ............................................................................................. 66
Chapter 7 PVR.................................................................................67
7.1 PVR Controls....................................................................................................................... 68
7.2 Recording Settings............................................................................................................... 69
7.3 Using the Recording Function ............................................................................................. 70
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7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs........................................................................................... 71
7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display ................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 8 Image Capture ...............................................................73
8.1 Before Capturing ................................................................................................................. 74
8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image .............................................................................................75
8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture....................................................................................... 77
Chapter 9 Teletext / MHEG-5..........................................................78
9.1 MHEG-5 Support (UK Digital Teletext Service) ................................................................79
9.2 Teletext ................................................................................................................................ 80
9.2.1 Customize the Display Mode..................................................................................................... 80
9.2.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 81
9.2.3 Toolbar Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 82
9.2.4 LED Lamp................................................................................................................................. 83
9.2.5 Using Teletext ........................................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 10 Scheduler......................................................................86
10.1 Schedule Management......................................................................................................... 87
10.2 Adding Schedules ................................................................................................................88
Chapter 11 Hot Keys........................................................................90
Chapter 12 Customer Service.........................................................91
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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 Volar DMB
Model No. A855
TV System ; Digital TV (☐ DVB-T ☐ ATSC ☐ DVB-S ; DMB-TH)
☐ Analog TV (☐ NTSC ☐ PAL ☐ SECAM)
Audio Mode ; Stereo ; Mono ; SAP
FM Radio ☐ Support ; Not Support
Remote Control ; Support (☐ Model 1 ☐ Model 2 ☐ Model 3 ; Model 4)
☐ Not Support
External Signal
Source
Others ; Teletext ☐ MHEG-5
Reference
Chapter
☐ S-Video ☐ Composite
; EPG ☐ iEPG
; Closed Caption ; Digital Subtitle
; Chapter 1
; Chapter 2
; Chapter 3 (;3.1-3.4 ;3.5.4 ;3.6-3.12)
; Chapter 4 (;4.2-4.13)
☐ Chapter 5
; Chapter 6
; Chapter 7
; Chapter 8
; Chapter 9
; 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.
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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.
product is your best choice.
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Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV 6
Application
The AVerTV 6 application allows you to watch TV, listen to the radio, record programs,
and capture still images while you work on your computer.
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3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application
Run the AVerTV 6 application from the Programs menu.
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To run the application, click
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 in the
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lower right corner of the screen.
Note: AVerQuick launcher is important for both of the remote control and the
Schedule. If it is not activated, the remote control feature is automatically disabled
and the Schedule will not perform any preset schedules (if any).
Start, point to Programs, choose AVerMedia, AVerTV 6,
AverQuick
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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).
3.2.1 Scanning for Analog Programs
1. Select Analog TV (or Programs) on the left pane of the Setup dialog box.
Note:
Make sure that your Country/Region is correct.
2. First, select an available Avermedia device in the left pane.
3. From the Region/Country drop-down list, select your country or region.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
5. On this page, choose the TV option to search only for air channels or select CATV to
scan for cable channels.
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6. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
7. Click Program Scan for searching for available channels/programs in your area.
8. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to
save the scanned channels.
9. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
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3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Programs
1. Select Digital TV (or Programs) on the left pane of the Setup dialog box.
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2. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
3. Click Program Scan for searching for available channels/programs in your area.
4. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to
save the scanned channels.
5. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
Note:
1. This can only supports DMB-TH Radio Broadcasts, not the Digital Audio Broadcast
system.
2. When scanning digital signals and if your country broadcasts logical channel data, the
scanned channel will be allocated based on the assigned logical channel number.
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3.3 Introducing the User Interface
The TV monitor allows you to watch live TV or video.
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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
corner of the TV Monitor.
Control Panel, click the button located in the lower left
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3.4 The Control Panel
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The table below describes functions of the buttons on the Control Panel.
BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Signal Status /
Enable or disable Repeat
Play
2 Signal Strength Display signal strength.
3 Backward Move backwards in intervals.
TV/Radio mode: Display the current signal status.
Playback mode: Right click and enable the Repeat function. The
system will continuously playback the files in the playlist.
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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 Go to the next upper or lower active channel.
7 Mute Turn off the sound.
8 Setup Allows you to:
* Scan channels.
* Set the Windows power options.
* Configure snapshot settings.
* Customize recording settings.
* Customize the TimeShift function.
9 Teletext View Teletext/MHEG-5/Closed Caption information.
10 EPG View EPG information. (in DMB-TH TV system)
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.
14 Full Screen Show TV/Video programs in full screen.
15 Program List Display the program list.
16 Audio Mode Switch between available audio modes.
17 Schedule Display Schedule dialog box.
18 Play List Create a playlist of video files to playback.
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19 Show/ Hide Numeric
Panel
20 Radio Source
21 Change Video Source Switch between available video sources.
22 Record Record the current program.
23 TimeShift / Pause Performs background recording of the live program. This
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 Play back recorded video files. / Freeze the playback
28 Volume Control Drag your mouse up/down to increase/decrease the volume
29 Help View User’s Manual.
30 Numeric Buttons Select channels/programs.
Playback Seek Drag the slider tab to move to any part of the recorded TV
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Toggle between displaying or hiding the Numeric Panel.
Switch to radio mode. (FM or Digital Radio)
function lets you view the recorded parts, while at the same
time, recording is in progress. / Freeze the TimeShift
temporarily.
temporarily.
level.
program.
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3.5 Remote Control (Optional)
After installing drivers and applications, you can use remote control to turn on/off the programs, select
channels, adjust volume and so on.
(The remote control can only be used on AVerMedia AVerTV 6 application.)
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 (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
16. TIMESHIFT
/PAUSE
17. (Rewind)
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/MHEG-5/ Closed Caption information. (Not available in
China and Hong Kong)
- 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.
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18. ● (Record)
19. MUTE
20. CH ▲/▼
21. SNAPSHOT
22. DISPLAY
23. Source
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 sources.
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3.5.3 Remote Control (Model 3)
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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. (Rewind) - Rewind the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
11. (Forward) - Advance the playback.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
12. (Next File) - Go to the next file in the playlist.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
13. (Previous File) - Go to the previous file in the playlist.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
14. TELETEXT View Teletext/MHEG-5/ Closed Caption information. (Not available in
15. TIMESHIFT - Freeze the playback.
China and Hong Kong)
- Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
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16. ● (Record) Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video into
17. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
18. EPG Launch the Electronic Program Guide.
19. CH ▲/▼ Go up or down to the next active channel.
20. DISPLAY Display information.
21. Source Switch between available signal sources.
your hard drive.
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3.5.4 Remote Control (Model 4)
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Button Description
1. POWER
2. SOURCE
3. Numeric Buttons - Select a TV channel.
4. CH RTN
5. 16-CH PREV
6. VOL▲/▼
7. FULL SCREEN
8. AUDIO
9. MENU
10. PIP
11. SLEEP - Go to the next file in the playlist.
12. WAKE UP - Go to the previous file in the playlist.
13. ■ (Stop) - End the Playback or recording.
14. ► (Play)
15. ● (Record)
16. TIMESHIFT
/PAUSE
17. (Forward) - Advance the playback.
18. (Rewind) - Rewind the playback.
19. TELETEXT
Turn on/off the application
Switch between available signal sources.
- Under the 16-Channel preview mode, use↑↓← → to highlight the
intended channel.
Go to the previously selected channel.
16-Channel Preview.
Volume up/down.
Display TV in full screen.
Switch between available audio modes.
Display or hide the Control Panel.
Display or hide the PIP window.
- 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.
- 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.
- End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or Radio
mode.
Play the last recorded or played file.
Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video into
your hard drive.
- Freeze the playback.
- Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
- Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
View Teletext/MHEG-5/ Closed Caption information.
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20. EPG
21. MUTE
22. CH ▲/▼
23. SNAPSHOT
24. DISPLAY
Launch the Electronic Program Guide.
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.
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3.6 Changing TV Monitor Resolution
To switch the resolution of the TV monitor,
simply right click on the TV monitor. When a
pop-up menu appears, point to Video and
choose an appropriate resolution (320x240,
640x480, 720x480, 720x576).
3.7 Resizing the TV Monitor Window
To enlarge or reduce the size of the TV Monitor window, click and drag the lower right
edge 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.
3.8 Changing Display Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio indicates the ratio of the width of an image
to its height. To switch the aspect ratio of the display,
Right click on the TV monitor. When a pop-up menu
appears, point to Video and choose a desired option.
4:3 and 16:9 is the two most common aspect ratio of
home video. You can choose Free to adjust the aspect
ratio as you want. Or select Keep Aspect Ratio to
preserve the original width and height of an image.
3.9 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.
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3.10 Setting Windows® Power Options
This option allows you to put your computer in Stand By / 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 the memory on your hard disk.
Please do the following:
1. First, Click the Setup button
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
problem with being out of Stand By or Hibernate mode, please clear the Stand
By/Hibernate option.
and in the Setup dialog box, click on the
(This picture is only for reference.)
There are two ways to set the time to put the computer into Stand By or Hibernation.
◆ If the product you purchase with a remote control, you can press the Sleep button
repeatedly on the remote control.
◆ Or you can right click on the TV monitor, point to Sleep and select the desired
mode. Then right click on the TV monitor again, point to Sleep and choose an
execution time. The time setting will be displayed on the TV monitor. For details,
please see the description below.
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Time setting mode Description
Now Your computer will go into the selected mode in about 10
seconds.
Sleep 30/60/90/120 Minute(s) Your computer will go into the selected mode in
30/60/90/120 minutes.
Cancel Your computer will return to original settings.
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3.11 Setting time for turning on the Application
If your product with a remote control, this function allows you to turn on the application
at a preset time.
1. Press the Wake Up button (the green one) on the remote control.
2. A dialog box will be displayed on the center of the screen.
3. Set the time you want by pressing the Wake Up button continuously. (For more
information, please refer to the table below.) Then the application will be turned on
automatically at the time you want.
Description
Cancel Wake Up Disable the Wake Up function.
Wake Up after
30/60/90/120 min(s)
The application will be turned on in 30/60/90/120
minutes.
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3.12 Minimize the Application
To minimize AVerTV 6 application to the system tray (notification area), click the Setup
button
Select the Minimize to Tray check box. Otherwise clear the check box to minimize the
application to a taskbar button.
and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on the left pane. Then
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Chapter 4 TV
In this chapter, we will introduce methods to scan programs, select a TV/Radio program,
create a group and so on.
4.1 Analog TV
4.1.1 Scanning Channels
If you haven’t done channel scanning when you first run the application, please follow
the steps to complete this procedure.
1. Click the Setup button
device in the left pane.
Note:
Make sure that your Country/Region is correct.
a. First, select an available Avermedia device in the left pane.
b. From the Region/Country drop-down list, select your country or region.
c. Click Apply to save the settings.
and in the Setup dialog box, select an available Avermedia
2. Then select Analog TV (or Programs). On this page, choose the TV option to search
only for air channels or select CATV to scan for cable channels.
3. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK
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4. Then Click Program Scan to start the searching process.
The application comes with a default frequency table therefore the application will
use this table to search for active channels/programs. If you want to terminate the
searching process, just click Stop.
5. You can check the scanning progress from the progress bar. After scanning, the active
TV/Radio channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to save the scanned
channels.
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4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users)
1. Click Advance located at right-lower corner in the Programs Information section.
Then the Advance Program Configuration dialog box will appear.
2. If you don’t want to miss any channels, click All Frequencies Scan.
3. When a warning message appears, click Yes to continue the procedure or click No to
abort this operation.
4. After scanning, new active channels/programs will be memorized and listed in the left
pane of the dialog box.
5. Click Apply to save the scanned channel.
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4.1.3 Customize Video Recording Settings
To customize the video recording settings, please do the following.
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Select the Record Format option.
3. Determine the video file format you wish to use for saving the recorded video file.
4. You can use the default format or select New to create your own file format.
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5. Click New and the Format dialog box appears. In the Format dialog box, select the
file format you want and enter the desired name in the text box. Then click Next.
6. In the Video dialog box, you can set the video format and audio format. The setting
options in the Video dialog box will vary according to the video format you chose.
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7. Click Finish to save the settings. To abort this operation, click Cancel.
8. If you want to change the settings of your own file format, click Modify or you can
click Delete to remove the unwanted file format that you created earlier.
Information:
File Format Description
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
VCD
DVD
AVI
Choose MPEG-1 format for video files that are intended for CD-ROM
playback on a computer or for Internet transmission. MPEG-1 allows
file compression and offers VHS quality picture. Just about every
system available today can play MPEG-1 and does not need special
software or hardware.
Videos compressed using MPEG-2 have extremely high quality pictures
and full CD-quality sound. Choose MPEG-2 format for video files that
are intended for DVD-ROM playback on a computer or if you want
broadcast quality videos.
When you choose this format, the recorded video file will be saved in
MPEG-1 format that is compliant with VCD standards. Standard VCD
frame size and frame rate are 352 x 240 pixels at 29.97 fps for NTSC
and 352 x 288 pixels at 25 fps for PAL.
When you choose this format, the recorded video file will be saved in
MPEG-2 format that is compliant with DVD standards. Standard DVD
frame size and frame rate are 720 x 480 pixels at 29.97 fps for NTSC
and 720 x 576 at 25 fps for PAL.
AVI is the most common video file format for playback on the
computer. It can be saved in uncompressed form if you want high
quality video, or compressed using any of the available codecs if you
want to minimize the file size.
WMA
WAV
WMV
Windows Media Audio. An audio compression format, which can offer
higher quality than MP3 at the same bit rate.
A common audio file format for Windows computers. It was created by
Microsoft and has become a standard PC audio file format.
WMV is a video format encoded with Microsoft ISO MPEG-4 video
codec and Windows Media Audio codec.
It can be used to provide
downloadable or streaming video.
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MPEG4-H.264
Videos compressed using MPEG-4 standard which is two or three
times more efficient than MPEG-2.
wide variety of applications or networks
This format can be applied to a
and systems like HD-DVD,
Digital TV, Broadcast and Streaming applications.
iPod
A video format base on H.264 standard but has smaller video bit rate.
It’s an iPod -compatible format.
--To record program in MPEG-4 format--
1. If you want to record program in MPEG-4 format, you need to download codec from
the website first. We recommend downloading the DivX codec from
XviD codec from
2. Next, run the AVerTV 6 and click the Setup
Analog TV (or Programs) icon on the left pane.
3. Select the Record Format option.
www.xvid.org. Then install the codec.
button . In the Setup dialog box, click
www.divx.com or
(This picture is only for reference.)
4. When you click New and the Format dialog box appears. In the Format tab, select
AVI and enter the desired name in the text box.
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5. In the Video tab, you can choose the desired codec, such as XviD MPEG-4 codec, and
click OK to confirm your selection.
6. If you want to change the settings of your own file format, click Modify. Or click
Delete to remove the unwanted file format that you created.
7. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. To abort
this operation, click Cancel.
Note:
1. To determine the length of recording and to choose a destination folder in which to
save the recorded audio, please refer to the section titled Recording Setting in Chapter 6.
2. The codecs are not developed by AVerMedia. Therefore, AVerMedia could not
guarantee the function of MPEG-4 recording.
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4.1.4 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality
If the color or picture quality of the TV display needs to be adjusted, please do the
following.
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Select the Display option.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3. Then you can adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness
sliders until you get an accurate color.
Click Save to create your own settings. Next time, you can simply click Preference
Setting to get your preferred settings.
4. If you want to revert to default settings, please click Factory Setting.
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4.1.5 Enhancing the Video Quality
This function can reduce noise. Choose an
appropriate option listed below.
z Video Quality Enhancement Enable:
Activate to improve the video quality.
z Video Quality Enhancement Disable:
Disable the video quality enhancement
function.
z Video Quality Enhancement Automatic:
Automatically adjust video quality
depending on the video screen size.
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4.2 Digital TV
4.2.1 Scanning Channels
If you haven’t done channel scanning when you first run the application, please follow
the steps to complete this procedure.
1. Click the Setup button
device in the left pane.
Note:
Make sure that your Country/Region is correct.
a. First, select an available Avermedia device in the left pane.
b. From the Region/Country drop-down list, select your country or region.
c. Click Apply to save the settings.
and in the Setup dialog box, select an available Avermedia
2. Then select Digital TV (or Programs).
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(This picture is only for reference.)
3. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
4. Then click Program Scan to start the searching process.
The application comes with a default frequency table therefore the application will
use this table to search for active channels/programs. If you want to terminate the
searching process, just click Stop.
5. You can check the scanning progress from the progress bar. After scanning, the active
TV/Radio channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to save the scanned
channels.
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(This picture is only for reference.)
Note: All programs automatically classify into two categories (Digital TV and Digital
Radio). Select Digital TV to display TV programs; select Digital Radio to display
radio programs.
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4.2.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users)
1. Click Advance located in the lower right corner of the Program
Information section. Then the Advance Program Configuration
dialog box will appear.
2. When there are channels missing from the channel memory,
select All Frequencies or Single Frequency.
3. Once you select Single Frequency, you need to specify the
correct Frequency, for example 533000 (KHz), and Bandwidth.
4. Then click Scan.
5. After scanning, new active channels/programs will be
memorized and listed in the left pane of the dialog box.
6. Click Apply to save the scanned channels.
Note: All Frequencies Scanning may take you a while. Please be patient.
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4.2.3 Customize Video Recording Settings
To customize the video recording settings, please do the following.
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Digital TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Select the Record Format option.
3. Select recording type. You can use the default format or select New to create your
own file format. Or you can choose Audio Only for sound recording.
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(This picture is only for reference.)
4. Click New and the Format dialog box appears. In the Format dialog box, select the
file format you want and enter the desired name in the text box. Then click Next.
5. In the Video dialog box, you can set the video format and audio format. The setting
options in the Video dialog box will vary according to the video format you chose.
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6. Click Finish to save the settings. To abort this operation, click Cancel.
7. If you want to change the settings of your own file format, click Modify or you can
click Delete to remove the unwanted file format that you created earlier.
Information:
File Format Description
MPEG-2
MP4-H.264
Videos compressed using MPEG-2 have extremely high quality pictures
and full CD-quality sound. Choose MPEG-2 format for video files that
are intended for DVD-ROM playback on a computer or if you want
broadcast quality videos.
Videos compressed using MPEG-4 standard are two or three times
more efficient than MPEG-2.
variety of applications or networks
This format can be applied to a wide
and systems like HD-DVD, Digital
TV, Broadcast and Streaming applications.
Audio Only
iPod
Compress audio in MPEG-2 standard.
A video format base on H.264 standard but has smaller video bit rate.
It’s an iPod -compatible format.
Note: To determine the length of recording and to choose a destination folder in which
to save the recorded audio, please refer to the section titled Recording Settings in
Chapter 6.
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4.2.4 Using the EPG Function
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is a service that allows you to check the next succeeding
program schedule and even the program schedules of the whole week. If the EPG service
is provided in your region/country, simply click the
window.
First, select the desired program from the Program drop-down list and the EPG window
will display the schedule for one week. You can also see the related information such as
program name, time, and description about the program on the right pane of the window.
In addition, when switching channels, the TV screen can show the current and succeeding
program information.
1
2
EPG button to open the EPG
Description
1 The current program
2 The program will be recorded
on the preset time.
Our EPG window also allows you to preset a schedule for watching or recording
programs. Just select your favorite programs and click Record button
TV Application button
If you want to download the latest program schedule, please click the Update button
Click
to sort the EPG list by time or by channel
. And the system will execute your command on schedule.
or the Active
.
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4.2.5 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality
If the color or picture quality of the TV display needs to be adjusted, please do the
following.
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Digital TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Select the Display option.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3. Then you can adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation sliders until
you get an accurate color.
Click Save to create your own settings. Next time, you can simply click Setting
Preference to get your preferred settings.
4. If you want to revert to default settings, please click Default.
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4.2.6 Enabling the Subtitle Function
If your local broadcasters provide a subtitle service, you can
view them by doing the followings:
Right click the TV screen, point to Subtitle and choose the
desired language.
To hide the subtitles, please right click the TV screen, point
to Subtitle and choose Close.
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4.3 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups
Selecting a Channel Group allows you to switch between the channels of the selected
group only when pressing the
channel group, do the following:
To add a new channel group:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box,
click Analog TV (or Programs) or Digital TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Click New and the Program List dialog box will then
appear (as shown on the right).
3. Type in a group name and click OK.
4. Click Prog ram Scan and click Yes to continue the scanning process.
5. Available channels will then be listed in the Program Informa tion and now you can
delete the unwanted programs by clearing the check box.
Channel Up/Down button. If you want to add or delete a
6. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. Or you
can click Cancel to revert to the original settings.
OR,
If you don’t want to scan programs every time you create a new channel group, you can
use the Copy function.
1. From the program drop-down list, select the group that you
want to duplicate.
2. Click Copy and the Program List dialog box will appear.
3. Type in desired name and click OK.
4. Finally, just like the steps described above, clear the check mark next to the
unwanted channels.
To delete a channel group:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) or Digital TV (or Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. From the program drop-down list, select the name of the group
that you want to remove.
3. Click Delete to remove the selected group.
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4.4 Selecting a TV/ Digital Radio Channel
There are three ways of switching between TV/Radio channels:
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OR,
◆Click the Channel Up/Down buttons (
on the Control Panel) repeatedly until reaching your desired channel.
◆Click
Then click on the Numeric buttons to get your desired
channel number.
◆Click the Program List button . When the Program Panel appears, first
choose the desired group from the drop-down list and then double-click on
the desired channel.
to open the Numeric Panel (as shown on the right).
on the TV monitor window or
Note: Locked channels (eg. Adult channel) are in red text. If you select the Filter
button located on the bottom right corner of the program panel, the system will
hide all the pay channels in the program list.(Filter function is only available for
digital TV.)
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4.5 Adjusting Volume
On the Control Panel, click and drag your mouse over the Volume meter to
increase or decrease the volume level. You can also press the + / – keys on the
numeric keypad to adjust the volume.
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4.6 Specifying a Channel Name or Description
To assign a channel name or specify a description:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) or Digital TV (or Programs) icon on the left pane.
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2. Under the
a name or description.
3. Type in the channel name or description, then press Enter.
OR,
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) or Digital TV (or Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Click Advance located in the lower right corner in
the Program Information section. Then the Advance
Program Configuration dialog box will appear.
3. In the dialog box, select the channel/program you
want to assign a name or description.
4. In the Name text box, type in the desired name or
description. Press Apply to save the settings and
click OK to exit the dialog box. Or you can press
Cancel to abort without saving.
Name column, double-click the text box of the channel you want to assign
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4.7 Modifying a program list name
Surely, you can change a program list name. To rename a
program list, follow the steps described below:
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1. Click the Setup
click Analog TV (or Programs) or Digital TV (or
Programs) icon on the left pane.
2. Click Advance located in the lower right corner of the
Program Information section. Then the Advance dialog
box will appear.
3. Type the desired name in the Program List Name text box.
4. Press Apply to save the setting and click OK to exit the dialog box. Or press Cancel
to abort the saving.
button and in the Setup dialog box,
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4.8 Removing Unwanted Channels
If you want to exclude undesirable channels from your channel list, do the following:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV (or
Programs) or Digital TV (or Programs) icon on the left
pane.
2. Click Advance located in the lower right corner of the
Program Information section. Then the Advance dialog
box will appear.
3. In the Program Information section, select the unwanted
channel and then click Delete. This channel will be
removed and that means you won’t be able to access these
programs anymore.
OR,
If you just want to skip a certain channel, do the following:
1. First, select the unwanted channel in the Program Information section.
2. Clear the Enable check box so that you will not access that channel when
you press Channel Up/Down buttons.
3. However, you can still see the channel in your program list. If you want to watch that
channel again at some point, just select the Enable check box.
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4.9 Using the OverScan Function
On some broadcast channels, you might see distorted
lines or black spaces on the top, sides, or bottom of the
screen. These video artifacts device from the source
signal, and can be masked using the OverScan feature.
To hide the edges of the picture:
z Right-click on the TV Monitor and choose
OverScan to have it enable it.
OR,
z Click the Setup button and in the Setup
dialog box, click Analog TV (or Programs) or
Digital TV (or Programs) icon on the left pane. Enable Overscan and specify an
appropriate number (0~20) to get better quality.
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You can see the difference from the pictures below:
Before using OverScan function
After using OverScan function
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4.10 16-Channel Preview
The 16-Channel Preview function can display 16 TV channels on-screen at the same time.
You can see clearly which TV programs are currently showing on these channels.
To preview the channels:
1. Click to open the Numeric Panel.
2. Click the
3. The screen will be gradually filled up with 16 TV channels,
starting from the currently selected channel.
4. Select a channel and press the numeric button “5” on the remote control to view it
only and freeze the other channels. If you want to continue to display other channels
just press
5. To display a channel on the TV Monitor window, select any one of the 16 channels
on-screen and double-click on that channel, or use the arrow ↑,↓, ←, → button of
your keyboard and then press Enter. You will then be tuned in to that channel.
6. Or, click the right mouse button or press ESC to return to the originally selected TV
channel.
16-Channel Preview button.
C letter on the keyboard.
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4.11 Changing the OSD Attributes
Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Personalise icon on
the left pane. In this page, you can customize menu effect (Fade In/Fade Out), adjust
OSD color (Text, Edge, Background), set the speed of marquee (LCD Speed), or change
the appearance of the TV monitor and the control panel (Skins).
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4.12 Changing Signal Source
There are two ways to change signal source:
․ To switch between TV, radio or external video signals, click the Radio Source button
or Video Source button on the control panel.
․ Right click on the left pane of the control panel and a pop-up menu appears. Choose
the desired signal source.
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4.13 Sound Controlling (Optional)
Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Audio Mixer icon on the
left pane.
This function provides a variety of sound effects including “Dolby Surround”, “Incredible
Mono” and “Incredible Stereo”. You can also drag the slider to control the “Stereo”,
“Bass” and “Treble” level.
Please be noted this function is only available for analog signals, eg. Analog TV, FM and
so on.
(This picture is only for reference.)
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Chapter 5 FM Radio (Optional)
If the product you purchase with FM function, then you can read this chapter to learn
more knowledge about this.
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5.1 FM Radio Controls
Click the FM Radio button to listen to your favorite radio station.
Use the following button controls for selecting FM radio channels, adjusting volume,
scanning FM channels, recording radio programs and more.
To change back to live TV, click the Video Source button.
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16
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1. Signal Status/
Enable or Disable Repeat Play
2. Signal Strength 16. Play List
3. Audio Mode Information 17. Show/Hide Numeric Panel
4. Backward 18. Video Source
5. Playback Seek 19. Record
6. Channel Loop 20. TimeShift / Pause
7. 16-Channel Preview 21. Next File
8. Channel Up/Down 22. Previous File
9. Mute 23. Stop
10. Setup 24. Play / Pause
11. Forward 25. Volume Control
12. Radio Source 26. Help
13. Program List 27. Numeric Buttons
14. Audio Mode
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15. Schedule
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5.2 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels
If you are using FM radio for the first time, perform an auto scan to search and memorize
active FM radio stations in your area.
To auto scan FM radio stations:
1. Click the Setup button
left pane.
2. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
Note: The system will assign a default name (FM-Radio) if you don’t create a new
program list before scanning.
3. Click Scan. All active channels will be automatically scanned and memorized.
4. To terminate the scanning, click Stop.
5. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. To abort
the settings, click Cancel.
and in the Setup dialog box, click FM Radio icon on the
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5.3 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels
Instead of scanning all channels, you can choose to manually scan one or a few channels
only. To do this, follow this procedure.
To manually rescan specific FM radio channels:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click FM Radio icon on the
left pane.
2. Enter the channel frequency that you want to start scanning in the text box.
3. Select 0.01 MHz, 0.05MHz or 0.1MHz as your tuning increment.
4. Click
The scanning will stop when the application finds the closest ACTIVE FM frequency.
5. Or click
6. Click the Modify button if you’d like to keep the newly scanned frequency.
to scan upward or to scan downward from the selected channel frequency.
or to increase/decrease the frequency to search your preferred channel.
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5.4 Selecting a Channel
To select a channel:
1. Click to open the Numeric Panel.
2. There are a number of ways to select a channel:
‧ Click on the Numeric buttons to select a channel.
Click the Channel Up/Down button repeatedly until reaching your desired
‧
channel.
OR,
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‧ Use the
numeric keys on your keyboard to select a channel.
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5.5 Skipping Unwanted Channels
If you want to exclude undesirable channels from your FM channel list, do the following:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog
box, click FM Radio icon in the left pane.
2. In the Program column, click the unwanted
channel. The check mark will be removed,
indicating that the channel will be excluded from
your channel list and that you won’t be able to
access and hear them through the Channel Up/Down button.
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5.6 Adding a Radio Frequency
If the desired channel cannot be found through scanning, follow the instructions below.
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1. Click the Setup button
left pane.
2. Specify the correct frequency in the text box (as shown below) and click Save.
and in the Setup dialog box, click FM Radio icon in the
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5.7 Modifying a Channel Name
You can manually modify any existing FM radio channel.
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1. Click the Setup button
the left pane.
2. Double click on the Name column of the existing FM channel which you want to
modify.
3. Enter the name or description you want in the provided text box and then press Enter.
4. To modify more channels, repeat step 2 to 3.
5. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box.
and in the Setup dialog box, click on the FM Radio icon in
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5.8 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups
Selecting a Channel Group allows you to switch between the channels of the selected group
only when pressing the Channel Up/Down button. If you want to add or delete an FM
channel group, do the following:
To add a new channel group:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click FM Radio icon in the
left pane.
2. Click New and the Program List dialog box appears. Type in a group name and click
OK.
3. Now you can start to scan FM radio channels and manage the scanned FM data for
this new channel group. For more information, refer to How to Auto Scan FM R adio
Channels.
4. To add more channel groups, repeat steps 2 to 3.
To delete a channel group:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click on the FM Radio icon
in the left pane.
2. From the drop-down list, select the name of the group that you want to remove.
3. Click Delete to remove the selected group.
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5.9 Customizing Audio Recording Settings
To customize audio recording settings:
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1. Click the Setup button
the left pane.
2. Then select Record Format. You can use the default format or select New to create
your own file format.
3. Click New and the Format dialog box appears. In the Format dialog box, select the
file format you want and enter the desired name in the text box. Then click Next.
and in the Setup dialog box, click on the FM Radio icon in
(This picture is only for reference.)
4. In the Video dialog box, you can set the audio format. The setting options in the Video
dialog box will vary according to the audio format you chose.
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5. Click Finish to save the settings. To abort this operation, click Cancel.
6. If you want to change the settings of your own file format, click Modify or you can
click Delete to remove the unwanted file format that you created earlier.
Note: To determine the length of recording and to choose a destination folder in which
to save the recorded audio, please refer to the section titled Recording Setting in
Chapter 7.
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Chapter 6 TimeShift
The TimeShift function performs background recording of a TV /Radio program, and lets
you return and watch any part of the recorded program. At the same time, the live TV
/Radio program continues to be recorded and played back so you won’t miss any part of
the show. You can also advance forward to skip commercials or rewind to replay scenes
one more time.
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6.1 TimeShift Controls
Use the following button controls in the Control Panel to start recording a live program,
play back the program from where you left off, advance forward, rewind, and more.
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(This picture is only for reference.)
BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Backward
2 Playback Seek
3 Volume
4 Mute
5 Setup
6 Forward
7 TimeShift / Pause
8 Stop
3
Click to move backward in intervals
Drag the slider tab to move to any part of
the recorded program.
Drag your mouse up/down to
increase/decrease the volume level.
Turn off the sound.
Allows you to:
* Scan channels.
* Set for Windows power option.
*Configure snapshot settings.
*Customize recording settings.
*Customize the TimeShift function.
Click to skip forward in intervals
Click to perform background recording of
the live program and play it back
simultaneously. / Click to temporarily
freeze the playback.
Click to terminate recording and return to
the live program.
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4
6
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6.2 Customizing TimeShift Settings
Before you start using the TimeShift function, first check its recording settings to see if
they fit your needs.
To check and customize settings:
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Storage icon on
the left pane. You will then see the following settings.
(This picture is only for reference.)
2. By default, TimeShift performs recording of the TV program by creating a temporary
video file and deletes this file once you click the Stop button. If you want to save
the video file, select the Keep TimeShift Files check box.
3. In the Record section, you can determine your file name format, recording time, file
size and destination folder.
4. Click Apply to save the new settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. Or,
click Cancel to use the original settings.
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6.3 Using the TimeShift Function
To pause the live program:
1. Click the TimeShift button on the Control Panel. The application will begin to
record the program.
2. When you want to rewind, use the Pla yback Seek slider bar to move back to the
part you want to watch or listen to again. Click and drag the slider tab to the left
until you see the part of the show you wish to watch or listen to, then release the
mouse button.
3. You can also click the Backward button to move backward in fixed intervals until
you reach the part where you left off.
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4. To advance forward and skip some parts of the recording (for example TV
commercials), drag the slider tab to the right. You can also click the Forward button
to move forward in fixed intervals.
5. To temporarily pause the playback, click the Pause button
button again to resume.
6. To return to the real-time viewing or listening of the live program, click the Stop
button
. This switches off the TimeShift function and returns you to live program.
. Click the Pause
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Chapter 7 PVR
You can use your computer as a personal video recorder, and record your favorite TV
programs or capture video from an external source into your hard drive. Besides, you can
also divide the recording files in proper sizes to facilitate burning onto removable optical
media, such as CD-R and DVD disks.
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7.1 PVR Controls
Use the following button controls for recording and video playback.
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BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Backward Click to move backward in intervals.
2 Playback Seek Drag the slider tab to move to any part of the recorded file.
3 Volume Drag your mouse up/down to increase/decrease the volume level.
4 Mute Turn off the sound.
5 Setup Allows you to:
6 Forward Click to skip forward in intervals.
7 Play List Click to create a playlist of video files to play back.
8 Record Click to start recording.
9 Play Previous/Next File Click to go to the previous/next video file in the playlist.
10 Stop Click to stop recording or playback.
2
(This picture is only for reference.)
* Scan channels.
* Set Windows power options.
* Configure snapshot settings.
* Customize recording settings.
* Customize the TimeShift function.
3 4 5
6
11 Play / Pause Click to playback. / Click to temporarily freeze the playback.
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7.2 Recording Settings
Before recording, check if the settings meet your needs.
1. Click the Setup button . In the Setup dialog box, click the Sto rage icon on the
left pane.
2. By default, the system sets the recording “Date” and “Time” as the file name format.
To create your own file name format, please click Custom.
3. The Duration option allows you to specify a recording duration otherwise the system
will record the largest clip that your hard drive can accommodate.
4. This application lets you to divide the recording files in parts for burning onto
removable optical media, such as CD (650 MB) and DVD (4096 MB) discs. Enable
the Split File Size option and select the appropriate video file size from the dropdown list so that each video file will not exceed the limit. Or you can choose
Custom to assign the file size you want.
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5. Determine the destination folder. Click
6. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. To
abort this operation, click Canc el.
Note: To hide the sound of the TV program when recording, click the Mute button
on the Control Panel.
to choose a folder you want.
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7.3 Using the Recording Function
To record a TV/Radio program that you want, do the following:
1. Click the Record button on the Control Panel.
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2. You can click the Stop button
program.
to terminate the recording and return to the live TV
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7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs
Each TV program that you recorded will be saved as a video file in the assigned
destination folder.
To play back the recorded video files:
Click the
OR,
(1) Click the Play List button
(2) To add more video files to the playback list, first navigate the file in the left pane to find
(3) To delete files from the Playback List, select them from the list in the right bottom pane
Play button to play back.
, and you may see some recorded video files listed in the
top rightpane of the Playback List window.
the folder that contains the desired video files. When you have located the folder, the
media files will then be displayed on the top right pane. Select the files that you want,
then click Insert, or click Insert All to add all media files in the folder to the playback
list.
and click Delete, or click Delete all to delete all files in the playback list.
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7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display
With the picture-in-picture window feature, you will be able to play back recorded video
files, and at the same time, watch live TV.
To enable PIP function, right click the TV monitor, select PIP and choose desired
position of the PIP window.
Position Description
Top-left Corner /
Top-right Corner / Display the PIP window on the top- right corner
Bottom-left Corner / Display the PIP window on the bottom-left corner
Bottom-right Corner / Display the PIP window on the bottom-right corner
Movable / Resize the PIP window and separate it from the main
Display the PIP window on the top-left corner
window
By default, you will be able to play back recorded video files on the main window, and at
the same time, watch live TV in the PIP window. If you want to switch the video
playback to the PIP window and the live TV to the main window, press the button
You can also press the button
between the main window and the PIP window. To exit the PIP window, press
to fix the size of the PIP window and the distance
.
.
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Chapter 8 Image Capture
While you watch TV or recorded video from your PC monitor, you can use the AVerTV 6
application to capture images for your document, presentation or web page.
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8.1 Before Capturing
Before you start capturing images, first set the destination folder for saving captured
images.
Click the
to choose a folder where you want to save captured images.
Setup button
and select the
,
Snapshot icon in the left pane. Then click
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8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image
To capture a still image, click the Snapshot button on the Control Panel. The Album
will then appear, displaying thumbnails of the captured image.
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BUTTON
1 Wallpaper
2 Save as
3 Remove
4 Remove All
To capture another image, click the
Snapshot button on the Control Panel again. New
thumbnails will be added to the Album as you capture more images.
By double-clicking on the thumbnails, you can view images in a full-screen window with
default image viewer.
To display the captured image as your desktop wallpaper :
1. Select the thumbnail of the desired image and then click the Wallpaper button
.
2. The selected image will be displayed as your wallpaper, the background of your
desktop.
To save the captured image:
1. Select the thumbnail of the image and then click the Save As button . The Save
As dialog box will then appear.
2. From the File Format drop-down menu, select the format for saving
the captured image.
3. Choose the Color format.
• Choose 24-bit to capture image in 16M colors.
• Choose 8-bit to capture image in 256 colors.
4. Click Browse to scan for folders and select a destination
location for saving the image. Then specify a file name for saving
the captured image.
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5. Choose the image size.
• In the Size section, select the Standard option and choose a desirable
image size from the drop-down list.
• If you want to set your own image size, select Customize and enter the
image
height, select the
from the
Width and Height. If you want to maintain relative width and
Keep Proportion option. Choose a measurement unit
Unit drop-down list. You can specify any image size you want.
The maximum capture size can be 1600×1200.
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6. Click OK to save the image. Click Cancel if you do not want to save the image.
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8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture
To capture a continuous sequence of images, do the following:
1. Click the Setup button . In the Setup dialog box, click the Snapshot icon in the
left pane.
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(This picture is only for reference.)
2. In the Number of Pictures box, specify the number of images you want to capture.
3. In the Interval
specify 10 seconds, an image will be captured every 10 seconds.
4. On this page, you can choose the file format, destination folder, file name format and
image resolution in advance.
5. Click Apply to save the new settings and click OK to exit the current dialog box. Or
Click Cancel if you do not want to change the settings.
6. Click the Snapshot button
Time box, specify the interval between captures. For instance, if you
on the Control Panel to start capturing.
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Chapter 9 Teletext / MHEG-5
Teletext or MHEG-5 (digital Teletext) makes TV viewing a unique experience. It views
teletext broadcast from your television programs offering the most updated information
on TV Schedules, News, Stock Market Prices, Concert & Theatre information and so on.
Teletext/MHEG-5 information may not be available if there is no such service provided in
your area.
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9.1 MHEG-5 Support (UK Digital Teletext Service)
Click Teletext button on the control panel and then the MHEG-5 Window will appear.
To activate the service, simply press the R key or red button once this window opens.
The table below is a list of keyboard shortcuts that you may find useful while using
MHEG-5.
Press Correspond to
R Red
G Green
Y Yellow
B Blue
0~9 / ↑ ↓ ← → numeric keys / arrow keys
T TEXT
ESC Cannel
Enter Select
Note: MHEG-5 Support will only function in the UK.
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9.2 Teletext
9.2.1 Customize the Display Mode
1. Click the Setup button and in the setup dialog box, click the Teletext icon in
the left pane.
2. From the Display Mode drop-down list, choose Other Window Display to open
a new Teletext window or choose Main Window Display to overlay the Teletext
window on the TV monitor.
3. Select the Transparent check box to make the Teletext window transparent.
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9.2.2 Overview
Click the Teletext button on the control panel to open the Teletext application as
shown below. For more information about Teletext, please see below in this chapter.
4
1
2
5
3
BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Menu Bar This contains the names of the available drop-down list option menus. To
access any of the menu items, simply click on it or hold down Alt and
press the first character of each item.
2 Toolbar It includes buttons that gives quick access to perform certain frequently
used functions from the Menu Bar.
3 Status Bar The status bar is located in the lower left corner of the window. It
contains a short text message or explanation of the currently selected
menu command.
4 Title Bar This is located at the top of the window. It contains the current displayed
page number or in hexadecimal page number of an active window.
5 Teletext
Browser
Teletext information is displayed in this area. The information would be
the TV schedules, news, stock market reports, concert & theater
information and so on.
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9.2.3 Toolbar Buttons
Lock Sub page
Locks the current sub page. The upcoming transmitted sub pages will be stored in the
Teletext Cache for later use.
Previous Sub page/ Next Sub page
Switches to the next or the previous sub page.
Home (Ctrl+H)
Connects to the teletext home page which always goes to page 100, but page 100 may not
be the primary teletext source.
Previous Page (-) / Next Page (+)
Displays the preceding or the succeeding teletext in hexadecimal page number.
History Back / History Forward
Retrieves the previous page in the history list.
Moves a page forward in the history list. The command is usable after one or more back
steps in the history list.
TV Scale
Changes the proportion of the Teletext window to 4 by 3.
Always On Top
Makes Teletext Window float over the top of other applications.
Teletext File
Switches between the Teletext file which is opened from the previously saved file and the
most recent Teletext information.
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9.2.4 LED Lamp
Different LED color indicates different states.
Left LED Lamp:
Gray -- The system does not receive the teletext broadcast data.
Green -- The system is receiving the teletext broadcast data.
Right LED Lamp:
Green -- The cache in Teletext application is running less than 90% usage.
Yellow -- The cache in Teletext application is running over 90% usage.
Red -- The cache in Teletext application is running out.
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9.2.5 Using Teletext
The following briefly describes how to use the Teletext feature.
Teletext Page
There are two page numbers displayed on the first line of each teletext page. The page
number on the left is the page number that you have selected or keyed in. The other one
in the middle of line is the page number of the currently displayed teletext data.
The newly selected page number will appear on the upper left corner of the page.
Sometimes, this may take a while to retrieve the newly selected teletext page. There will
be no changes on the page when there is no page data transmitted with the number you
have selected.
A teletext page can be selected with one of the following methods:
y Key in the hexadecimal or teletext page number using the numeric buttons of
your keyboard or AVerMedia TV remote control.
y Press the + (positive) or – (negative) button to move to the succeeding or
preceding teletext page.
Copying a Teletext Page
1. Simply click and drag over the text or the area that you want to copy using the
mouse.
2. Choose Copy from the Edit menu (Alt+E, C) or press Ctrl+C.
3. You can then paste the contents of the teletext page in TXT or BMP format to a
document you are working with.
Saving a Teletext Page
Some teletext pages include a number of subpages. If the file has subpages, teletext will
also save the existing subpages.
1. A teletext page can be saved using one of the following ways:
● To automatically save the file using the displayed teletext page as the filename
and the default file format, choose Save from the File menu or press Ctrl+S.
● To save the file by specifying your own filename and different file format,
choose Save As from the File menu or press Ctrl+A.
2. A save as dialog box will appear:
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3. Select the file format to use for saving the teletext page. You can save the
teletext page in :
TXT Text file format
BMP Windows bitmap file format
TLT Teletext file format
TLX Teletext file format
4. Enter a filename and click OK.
Opening a Teletext Page
1. Choose Open from the File menu or press Ctrl+O.
2. From the Open dialog box, select the file containing the teletext page you want
and click OK.
Opening Another Teletext Window
To open another teletext window, choose New Window from the File menu or press
Ctrl+W.
Closing the Active Teletext Window
Choose Close Window from the File menu or press Ctrl+L to close the active teletext
page window.
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Chapter 10 Scheduler
The Scheduler allows you to create a list of preset schedules for watching and recording
your favorite TV/Radio programs. You can set the day and time to record the TV/Radio
program and specify the length of recording.
To run this application, click the Schedule button
Scheduler dialog box will appear.
1
2
The check box next to the Program column (as shown at right)
indicates the schedule will be executed at a preset time. Once the
application starts to execute a scheduled task, the system will clear
the check mark automatically. If you want to skip the schedule
temporarily, just clear the check box.
on the Control Panel. Then the
BUTTON
1 Current Time
2 Selected Schedule
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This displays a list of preset schedules you have created.
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Modify
Select a preset schedule and click this button to make changes.
Delete
Click this to delete the selected schedules.
Delete All
Click this to delete all schedules.
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10.2 Adding Schedules
To create a new schedule:
1. Click the Add button .
2. The following dialog box will then appear:
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3. Type the desired name in the Schedule Name text box.
4. From the Function drop-down list, select Activate AVerTV to watch a TV program or
listen to a radio broadcast. Otherwise, select Record to save a TV/Radio program for
future viewing/listening. You can also select Sil ent Record which means the system
will perform background recording instead of activating the TV/Radio program.
Note: If you select Silent Record, when the application is performing the recording
task, the icon will appear on the task bar (the lower right corner of the screen). To
immediately watch or listen to the TV/Radio program which is being recorded, just
double-click this icon.
5. In the After Record-Schemes, it automatically switches to the selected power control
mode when the schedule recording is completed. Choose an appropriate power control
status listed below:
‧ Watch TV: Switch to real-time TV mode.
‧ Exit: Turn off the AVerTV Application.
‧ Stand By: Turn off your monitor and
hard disks.
‧ Hibernate: Save everything and then turn off your computer.
‧ Shut Down: Turn off your computer.
Note: If you choose Watch TV from the drop-down list, after completing the Silent
Record task, the icon will appear on the task bar (the lower right corner of the
screen). Just double-click this icon, you can immediately watch live TV or listen to the
radio.
6. In the Program Setting section, select the device, video source, group and channel you
want.
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7. Set the schedule to tune in live TV or to perform recording. You can set the schedule
on Once, Daily or Weekly.
‧ Choose Once to perform schedule at a preset day and a preset time.
‧ Choose Weekly to perform schedule every week, at a preset day and time.
‧ Choose Everyday to perform schedule everyday at a preset time.
8. If you choose Activate AVerTV in step 4, click Insert to complete the settings. If
you choose Record or Silent Record, you need to do the following.
9. Click the Advance icon.
10. In the Record Setting section, you can determine the file format, recording duration,
file size, destination folder or audio mode.
11. Click Insert to save the new schedule or click Cancel to abort the saving.
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Chapter 11 Hot Keys
Hot Key Description Function
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UP/DOWN ARROW Channel or Frequency
Up/Down
L Channel Loop Press to go to the previously accessed
NUMERIC KEYS Select Channel Use NUMERIC KEYS to directly enter
ESC Stop
or, Change back to Normal
View
F1 Help Open the Users Manual.
F2 Minimize
F5 Full Screen Show TV/Video in full screen.
F6 Display (OSD) information Display information on the TV monitor.
F8 16-Channel Preview Press to perform 16-Channel Preview
+/- (on your numeric
keypad)
LEFT/ RIGHT
ARROW
A Audio Mode Choose between available languages.
D Show/Hide the Control Panel Toggles between showing and hiding
M Mute Turn off/on the sound.
Ctrl + N Play Next File Play the next file in the playlist.
Ctrl + P Play Previous File Play the previous file in the playlist.
Ctrl + R Record Start recording.
P Play / Pause Play/Pause (for playback, recording,
Ctrl + S Snapshot Capture an image (or a continuous
Ctrl + T TimeShift Enable the TimeShift function.
Insert Transparent Make Teletext window transparent.
Page Up Previous page Go to the preceding Teletext page.
Page Down Next page Go to the succeeding Teletext page.
Home Home page Go the Teletext home page.
Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume
Rewind/
Fast Forward
Press to go to the next upper/lower
TV/Radio channel.
TV/Radio channel.
the TV/Radio channel number.
Stop (playback, recording, TimeShift,
or 16-Channel Preview). Or change full
screen back to normal view.
Minimize the application and an icon will
appear in the notification area. To return
to the previous screen, double click the
icon again.
function.
level.
Press to rewind or fast forward (for
playback and TimeShift).
the control panel.
and TimeShift).
sequence of images).
(Only available for Teletext overlay
mode.)
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Chapter 12 Customer Service
The AVerTV 6 application provides a convenient tool, which allows users to contact
AVerMedia’s customer service department easily via the website. Please make sure that
you have already connected to the Internet.
To contact the customer service:
1. Right-click on the TV monitor window. When a menu
list pop-up, choose About (as shown at right).
2. When a information dialog box appear, select the
office in your area from the drop-down list.
3. Click
dialog box.
to connect to AVerMedia’s website. Then click to exit the current
www.avermedia.com
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