Avermedia HomeFree AVplus ,F210 Quick Manual

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AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus

F210

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European Community Compliance Statement

Class B
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set
out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC.
Safety- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
ErP Directive- 2009/125/EC

FCC NOTICE (Class B)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

‧ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
‧ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
‧ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

‧ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS

To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this
device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All
cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with
non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television
reception.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

ICES-003

This B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

BETS-7/NTMR-7:

Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus.
Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada BETS-7/NTMR-7.

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.

Copyright

©2011 by AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means
without the prior written permission of AVerMedia Technologies Inc. AVerMedia Technologies
Inc. reserves the right to modify its models, including their characteristics, specifications,
accessories and any other information stated herein without notice. The official printout of any
information shall prevail should there be any discrepancy between the information contained
herein and the information contained in that printout.

"AVerMedia" is a trademark (or registered trademark) of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Other
trademarks used herein for description purpose only belong to each of their companies.

THE MARK OF CROSSED-OUT WHEELED BIN INDICATES THAT THIS PRODUCT MUST
NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH YOUR OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTE. INSTEAD, YOU NEED
TO DISPOSE OF THE WASTE EQUIPMENT BY HANDING IT OVER TO A DESIGNATED

COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR WASTE
EQUIPMENT FOR RECYCLING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICE OR THE SHOP WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.

Important Safety Instructions

1.) Read these instructions.

2.) Keep these instructions.

3.) Pay attention to all warnings.

4.) Follow all instructions.

5.) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.) Clean only with dry cloth.

7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

8.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third rounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.) Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously
high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

Specification

Product name

AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus

Model name

F210

Power

Power Rating

5V , 2A

Power consumption

< 5W

Off Mode

< 0.5W

Adapter Power

Input:

100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.3A Max. Output: 5V , 2A

Dimension

W x L x D

21.8 (mm) x 134.44 (mm) x 43.7 (mm)

Mass

1.15 lbs

Environmental

Operation Temperature

0~40℃

Quick Installation Guide

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Introduction

This Quick Installation Guide is going to lead you through from the hardware setups of the
AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus, followed by installation of the featured application AVe r
MediaCenter HomeFree, to the completion of transforming a traditional fixed spot PC TV

watching to a home mobile TV enjoyment. AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus has built-in
two-way splitters for digital TV signal, which not only direct one of the splitted incoming
signals to pass through to your TV set, most important of all, but also direct the other splitted
incoming signals to the connected router and then stream the contents to the configured
computer/laptop in the same LAN (Local Area Network). Combined with the powerful AVer
MediaCenter HomeFree, you can start enjoying the freedom of mobile TV watching at home.

The entire installation and setup process include the following three tasks to complete:

 Installing AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus

 Installing AVer MediaCenter HomeFree

 Setting up AVer MediaCenter HomeFree

Follow the steps below in each section to complete the tasks.

1 Package Contents

AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus x1

High-Speed Ethernet Cable x1

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Power Adapter x1

Power Adapter Outlet Module x1

Installation CD x1

Quick Installation Guide x1

IR Blaster x1

Composite Cable x1

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Getting to know each port/part of the AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus

Front View

Rear View

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Follow the steps below to complte the installation:

2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Connecting TV signal sources to multi-media devices

Note : Be sure to turn on your HomeFee Box when using pass-through function.

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2.2 Installing the Power Adaptor and connecting to power source

Slide the Power Adaptor Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adaptor. Connect the
Power Adaptor connector to the DC-IN port on the rear of AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus.
Plug the Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.

2.3 Turning on AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus

Check if the Blue LED indicator on the front of AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus is stably on.

!

*When the unit is powered on, all the LED indicators (1 blue & 2 green) go on and then off

first. The blue LED indicator then lights up again and starts to blink. AVerMedia HomeFree
AVplus is ready when the blue indicator goes from blinking to steady.

!

If the blue LED indicator keeps blinking, please check if cables among the AVerMedia

HomeFree AVplus devices are connected correctly.

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3 Software Installation

!

 If you need to uninstall AVer MediaCenter HomeFree, go to Start



Programs  AVerMedia 

AVer MediaCenter HomeFree  Uninstaller Yes .

 If your operation system does not have DirectX 9.0c or above installed, in most cases the

installation CD will automatically install it during the process of installation. Make sure your system
has DirectX 9.0c or above installed so that the TV software utility can function properly.

 The product does not come with a DVD decoder. For users who cannot playback the DVD or

MPEG-2 files on the computer, a Decoded Error message might appear on the PC screen. Find
and install the compatible DVD decoder on Windows® XP Media Center Edition Partners site.

1. Place the Installation CD in the CD-ROM
drive.

2. When the installation main screen
appears, click Install AVer MediaCenter

HomeFree.

3. Should any Windows message
reminding the installation of the required
“WinPcap” or “Microsoft Visual C++ 2008
Redistributable –x86” pop up, click OK
and follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the installation. (an Internet
connection is required)

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the installation of AVer
MediaCenter HomeFree.

5. The InstallShield Wizard Completed
page appears when the installation is
complete.

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4 Software Setup

4.1 Activating AVer MediaCenter HomeFree

Note: Before setting up Aver MediaCenter HomeFree, please make sure your have enabled

the wireless function of your PC, and have the AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus connected to
it.

Double-click the AVer MediaCenter HomeFree program icon

on the desktop.

OR,

Go to Start  Programs  AVerMedia 

AVer MediaCenter HomeFree



AVer

MediaCenter HomeFree.

4.2 Selecting the Primary and Secondary Video Device to be used in AVer MediaCenter

HomeFree

1. In the Video Device dialog box, select

the primary and secondary video device
to be used in AVer MediaCenter
HomeFree from the drop-down menu as
the priority sequence. Click Next to
continue.

!

HomeFree AVplus-(1) supports
Composite and S-video input signals.
HomeFree AVplus-(2) supports ATSC and
Clear QAM TV signals.

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4.3 Configure HomeFree AVplus-(1)

1. Select the Country/Region where you

are located.

2. Follow the instructions onscreen to
finish the setup and the setup wizard
will guide you directly to the secondary
device setup.

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4.4 Configure HomeFree AVplus-(2)

1. Select the Country/Region where you

are located.

2. Select the transmission medium of
digital TV signal broadcasting in your
area. Click Next to continue.

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3. Click Auto Scan to begin scanning TV

channels. When the progress bar at
the bottom reaches 100%, all available
channels are listed on the right side of
the screen. Click Next to continue.

4. Follow the instructions onscreen to finish
the setup

!

To modify the setup options, go to

Settings  General



Video Device, or

simply execute Run Wizard Again.

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!

If you have any questions about how to

use AVer MediaCenter HomeFree, please
refer to the User’s Manual. Go to Start

Programs  AVerMedia  AVe r
MediaCenter HomeFree  User Manual.

4.5 Watching TV

1. Go to TV



Live and select the signal

from the drop-down menu on the right.

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5 The IR Learning Wizard

5.1 Activating the IR Learning Wizard

If your AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus is connected to a Set-Top box, you can use the built-in
IR Learning device of AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus and the remote control of your Set-Top
box to have AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus memorize the command signals of your Set-Top
box. Once you have the IR Learning completed, you can use the AVer MediaCenter
HomeFree provided to control over your Set-Top Box.

Before IR Learning, please connect the IR blaster to the IR blaster port on the AVerMedia
HomeFree AVplus and place the IR blaster within the recommended distance of 10 cm near
the IR sensor on the desired device.

!

Please turn off ditigal TV tuner during IR Learning process.

After completing hardware installation, please follow the steps below to complete the IR
Learning process.

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1. After switching to Composite or
S-video, right-click on the TV preview
screen, and select AVerMedia IR
Control from the quick menu to
activate IR learning process.

2. Follow the 4 steps on IR Learning
Wizard home to check if the power
status and the connections are
correct.

!

Move your mouse cursor on the
step number on the left to see the
corresponding illustration on the right.

3. Check to select the type of your
home media device, give it a name
and check again that you are using
the remote of the device that you are
going to use for IR Learning.

!

Please check again if you are using
the remote control of the device
selected for this IR Learning.

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4. Check to select the maximum channel
number digits available of this Set-Top
box.

!

For example, for 110 channels

receivable, select 3 digits.

5. Click to highlight the desired onscreen
remote control keys for this IR
Learning.

6. Check if the functions of the keys you
click to highlight are the desired keys
for this IR Learning.

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7. Point your remote control at the IR

sensor of AVerMedia HomeFree
AVplus and check if the distance
between your remote control and
AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus is
within 10 cm.

8. Press the corresponding assigned
key on the remote control. Each key
has to be learnt twice. A check mark
shows on the right to confirm a
complete and successful key
learning. Move on to the next row until
you complete all key learning.

9. Use the onscreen remote control to
control and check the result over the
preview window on the right.

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10. Click OK to confirm the successful IR

Learning process. Now you can use
the remote control over AVerMedia

HomeFree AVplus and the bundled
AVer MediaCenter HomeFree.

11. After completing the IR Learning

process, go to TV and right-click on
the screen, select AVerMedia IR
Control from the quick menu, and
you can select which remote control
to use over the connected devices.

!

To add or modify IR remote control

1. Right click on the AVerQuick icon

located on the lower right corner

of the screen, and select Settings.

2. Select Home Media Device and

click

on the right to add new

device.

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6 HomeFree Manager

HomeFree Manager is a tool that lets you to browse and set up the information of the
HomeFree box on the same network.

Go to Start



Programs  AVerMedia 

HomeFree



HomeFree Manager.

Click each tab on the top to…

Scan
Start detecting your HomeFree box on the

same LAN network.
Language

Change the interface language used of the
Manage Tool.

Help
Connect to the official service website.
* Internet connection is required.

About
Show the software version of your Manage

Tool.

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Click each tab at the bottom to…

Device Info
Show the basic information of your HomeFree

box.

Firmware Upgrade
Detect if there is the latest version of firmware

available of your HomeFree box.

Click Upgrade your device firmware and wait
until the Upgrade successfully message
appears and the firmware upgrade is
completed.

* Internet connection is required.

Network Config.
Set up your own static IP address and other

network configurations, if necessary.

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7 FAQs

This section illustrates some potential problems you might encounter during your installation
or setup process of AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus or AVer MediaCenter HomeFree. If you
still cannot find the solutions here, please go to Support on the AVerMedia’s official website
at http://www.avermedia.com/avertv

for Customer Service assistance.

Q1：I have followed the instructions above to install and turn on AVerMedia HomeFree
AVplus, but the LED indicator on the front keeps blinking for over one minute.

A1: Please check the connections of the High-Speed Ethernet Cable and the connection
status of your local area network (LAN).

Q2: I activated AVer MediaCenter HomeFree, but I coundn’t enter TV page, and there
was “Can’t find AVerMedia TV tuner cards” message.

A2: First, try opening the HomeFree Manager Setup Tool and rescan AVerMedia
HomeFree AVplus.

Second, click Scan to check if HomeFree
Manager Setup Tool has detected
AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus.

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Choose one of the solutions below to solve your problem according to the scan result.

Result 1:
Nothing Detected

Power off AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus. Check again if all devices are well and firmly
connected. Then, turn power back on AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus. Wait until the LED
indicator turns from blinking to steady on (Please wait for around 20 seconds.), and repeat
Scan.

 If the blue LED indicator keeps blinking for more than one minute, refer to Q1 & A1.

Result 2:
AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus detected

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Reboot the computer. Re-activate AVer MediaCenter HomeFree.

 If the LED indicator keeps blinking for over 1 minute, please refer to Q1& A1.

 If “Can’t find AVerMedia TV tuner cards” message still remains, try the following

methods one by one:

Method 1: Set up “Obtain an IP address automatically”

1. Open HomeFree Setup Tool and click

Network Config. tab.

2. Check DHCP and click Apply to confirm.

3. Go to Windows Start  Control Panel 

Network Connections.

4. Double-click on the Local Area Connection

icon (the main network connection you are
using).

5. Select Properties.