Compro ComproFM2 User Manual

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ComproFM2 User's Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................1

Key Features................................................................ 2

Installation.................................................................... 3

Updates........................................................................ 3

Remove software .........................................................3

2 Remote Control ..........................................................4

Definitions and Usage.................................................. 4

3 ComproFM User Interface .........................................8

Control Panel ............................................................... 8

Configuration.............................................................. 11

Station Options ...................................................... 11

Recording Options................................................. 16

System Devices Options .......................................18

4 Using ComproFM .....................................................21

Listening..................................................................... 21

Recording................................................................... 21

Playback ....................................................................22

Browse the Compro Web Site ...............................24

5 Troubleshooting.......................................................31

Driver Installation................................................... 31

Error Code: 0x1000006 ..........錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

No Audio................................................................ 31

Contacting Compro Technical Support .................. 31

Introduction

1. Introduction

ComproFM lets you enjoy FM radio programs on your PC. Listen to music or other programs while you work or browse the Internet. All this, with the industry's first universal remote control.

You can also record your favorite programs to MP3, WMA, and WAV formats for later playback. You can later download these recordings to your MP3 player (purchased separately) for listening on the go.

Key Features

z Listen to and record live FM programs.

z Powerful and easy to use scheduled recording function.

z Easy-to-use, familiar user interface.

z Deluxe, ergonomic, multi-function IR remote control.

z Capture audio and encode to WAV, WMA or MP3

formats.

z My favorite stations — Sort and rearrange station

Introduction

order.

z Easy to install.

z Stereo and mono support.

z Auto tune for best sound quality frequencies.

Installation

ComproFM is usually automatically installed while you install the VideoMate TV drivers. Follow the instructions of the software installer.

You can also manually install it by inserting the installation CD. Choose “Exit” or “Cancel” when the installation program starts. Open Explorer, double-click on the “setup.exe” in the folder named ComproFM. ComproFM will be installed right away.

Updates

Introduction

User satisfaction is the first priority for Compro Technology. Your opinion is crucial in improving our products. Therefore, Compro Technology is continuously improving our products. You can download the latest version of ComproFM from our website at

http://www.comprousa.com/download

After downloading the patch files of ComproFM, just double-click the update file. It will automatically start the installation program.

Remove software

You can remove ComproFM through “Add/Remove Programs” in Control Panel. Select the ComproFM entry and click on the "Remove" button. ComproFM will be removed from your computer.

Remote Control

2. Remote Control

Definitions and Usage

Remote control keypad lets you control the ComproFM application with a familiar, user-friendly interface.

The next two pages describe how to use the remote control to operate ComproFM.

Note

Not all products support remote function. Please check the description on the product box.

There are different kinds of remote controls. The following illustrate one of the kinds only. Please refer the product installation guide for more information.

The Compro remote control cannot be reprogrammed to control other appliances such as your VCR or satellite decoder box.

Remote Control

Key Number ComproFM Function

0-9 Pre-set stations

10 Mute

11 Minimize/Maximize

12 Start/Stop ComproDVD (if available)

13 Start/Stop ComproFM

14 Start/Stop ComproPVR (if available)

15 Rewind

16 Play/Pause during playback

17 Forward

18 Jump to last station

19 Stop

20 Not used

21 Open on-line help file

22 Open properties setup dialog box

23 Up Arrow

24 Scan Down

25 Down Arrow

26 Scan Up

27 Volume Adjustment

28 Open play list

29 Station Up

30 Station Down

31 Record

32 Not used

33 Not used

34 Enter Frequency

35 Sleep Function

Note

FM function is only available with supported hardware.

Remote Control

ComproFM User Interface

3. ComproFM User Interface

Control Panel

The ComproFM control panel resembles the controls on a radio. Keep in mind that not all options are available at all times, and may be grayed out or inaccessible depending on your hardware setup and FM services available. The following pages describe the ComproFM control panel functions and usage tips.

The following describe the ComproFM control panel functions, and tips for using ComproFM. The following figure gives you the function of the button with (Hot Key.)

Minimize

Last Channel

Schedule

Record (B)

Options

(S)

Frequency

Play

(Space)

Progress bar

(K)

Stop

(O)

Pause

(Space)

Always on top

(CTRL+A)

Stereo/Mono

(CTRL+S)

Backward

(Å)

Help

(H)

Volume

(+, -)

Forward

(Æ)

(Z)

Channel Up

(Page Up)

Channel Down

(Page down)

(N)

Record

(R)

(CTRL+W)

Mute

(M)

ComproFM User Interface

ICON

Keyboard

Shortcut

Ctrl-A Always on top

Ctrl-W Exit ComproFM

Page Up

Page Down

Description

Online Help System - Open HTML help

file

Z Minimize ComproFM

Station Up - Jump up to next pre-set station

Station Down - Jump down to next pre-set station

Last station - Jump back to last selected

station

Right Arrow

Key

Left Arrow

Key

Space Bar Pause - Suspend playback

Space Bar

Record - Start recording FM audio program to system

Station searching / Forward when playing audio files

Station searching / Backward when playing audio files

Stop - Stop current action, e.g., recording, playback, Timeshifting.

Play - Begin playback of recorded program

K Enter frequencies button

ComproFM User Interface

ICON

Keyboard

Shortcut

Description

B Schedule Recording setup.

+ / -

Ctrl-S Stereo/Mono switch

M Mute - Press to mute or restore sound

Properties - Open FM radio properties window

Volume Control - Increase or decrease sound intensity. Drag your mouse over this icon to change the audio volume.

About window - Shows ComproFM radio version and copyright information

n/a

W Show/Hide number pad

Number

Select pre-set stations

keypad

L Sleep function

Open a browser window and go to the

Compro web site.

ComproFM User Interface

Configuration

Use the ComproFM options menus to control how

ComproFM looks and functions. Click the Options

button to open the Options dialog box. The Options dialog box is composed of tabbed pages, each with its own group of feature-specific settings.

Station Options

Follow these steps to setup and customize your station list.

ComproFM User Interface

Autoscan

The first time you start ComproFM, Autoscan will automatically search for all available FM stations.

1. The number of scanned stations varies according to the quality of reception and your country settings.

2. You can interrupt the scanning process by pressing the Stop button.

3. When Autoscan is finished, detected stations are automatically enabled and marked with a check mark.

Stations, where a valid signal could not be

detected, are disabled and marked with a blank.

After you are finished scanning for available stations, you may select OK to return to the display window, or customize the station list according to your preferences, as described below.

You can rescan later by pressing the Autoscan button.

Naming Stations

You can customize the station names by following these steps.

Step1. Double-click on the Description field of the station

you wish to rename.

Step2. Type a new name in the text box.

Step3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for any other stations

you wish to rename.

Step4. Click OK to confirm your changes.

Set Mem+

During the Autoscan process, ComproFM automatically detects and enables stations with valid content. By default, every available station will be enabled and marked with

ComproFM User Interface

the icon. to reduce station-browsing time disabling stations from the station list by clicking on the stations by clicking on the Mem+ field again.

Disabled stations will not be played when you use the Station Up and Down buttons.

You can shorten the list of enabled stations

icon. You can re-enable

Random Access

Press Random Access button, you will see the popup window to enter the frequency of the radio station you wish to listen to. You can store the station to the station field by pressing Store button.

Pre-set Stations

You can assign up to ten of your favorite stations to the number pad keys by following these steps.

Step1. Click on the Pre-set No field of the station you

wish to pre-set.

Step2. Choose the number you wish to use in the number

box.

Step3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for any other stations

you wish to rename.

ComproFM User Interface

Click OK to confirm your changes.

You can then select your favorite stations by press the number key.

Note:

There are ten numbers you can use, from 0 to 9.

The number box only shows the available numbers. If you wish to reassign a pre-set, choose the number you wish to use in the number box again.

You can select the number again to undo the change?.

ComproFM User Interface

Fine Tuning

ComproFM includes a fine-tuning feature. Check the box labeled, "Fine Tune." if you like to do so.

Fine-tuning is normally not necessary.

Sleep mode

You can enable this mode to automatically shutdown the system after 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours.

ComproFM User Interface

Recording Options

Recorded Programs Folder

Click on the

recorded programs are stored. Check that you have ample disk space to store recorded programs.

button to set the directory where

Recording Format

Here you can select the audio format of recorded programs. ComproFM includes useful quality pre-sets, from MP3, WMA, and WAV format.

ComproFM User Interface

Recording Quality

Choose between 8.000 KHz to 44.100 KHz sampling rate for your audio quality. For example, select 44.100 KHz if you want CD quality.

Note:

You must install Microsoft Windows? Media Encoder 9 in order to record to WMA or MP3 formats.

Microsoft Media Encoder 9 is included in the FM installation CD and will be installed automatically. This CODEC, however, only supports up to 56 Kbps audio bit rate.

Skip

Set the amount of programming time skipped when you press the Advance and Replay buttons during playback. This is useful, for example, for skipping commercial messages.

Recording Volume

Set the volume of recording files. Move the bar to the right to increase the volume.

ComproFM User Interface

System Devices Options

Audio Device

Normally, the audio device is set to the name of your sound card.

Note:

You must select the proper Audio devices for correct operation.

If you cannot see the name of your sound card, the sound card drivers are probably not correctly installed. Please see Chapter 5, ”Troubleshooting.”

ComproFM User Interface

Audio Input

Choose the “AUX-In” if you are using an internal audio patch cable connected to “AUX-In” of your sound card.

If you are using an external audio patch cable, you should connect it to the “Line-In” port on your sound card.

Note:

If you cannot see the audio device on the field, the sound card drivers are not properly installed. Please make sure that your sound card works normally and reinstall the sound drivers, if necessary.

Country/Region

Select the country or region you are located.

Note:

Choosing the wrong location may result in incorrect station scanning.

Support

Before contacting Compro for technical support, please check our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on our website.

http://www.comprousa.com/support

If you click on the E-mail Info button, ComproFM will attempt to e-mail this information to the Compro Technical Support team. (

When you contact the Compro Support team about a problem, please write enough details to help us determine the problem. Please also provide the product serial number (19 digits numbers) on the PCI TV tuner card.

support@comprousa.com).

ComproFM User Interface

Notes

Please check the troubleshooting chapter of this manual for more information before contacting Compro for support.

In order to solve the problem quickly, submitting the details about your problem is crucial to understanding the problem.

Using ComproFM

4. Using ComproFM

Listening

ComproFM lets you easily listen to your favorite FM programs. After autoscanning the stations, you are ready to listen.

Station Browsing

When listening to FM, you can browse stations with the

Station Down

scroll up and down through the available, enabled stations. The Page Up and Page Dn keys on your keyboard can be used instead.

Jump directly to the desired station by typing your keyboard or remote control, the station preset number.

The Last Station

previously selected FM station.

Some station numbers may not be available. Check the Station Options section for more information on shortening the list of enabled stations.

and Station Up

(recall) button jumps back to the

Note

buttons to

Recording

ComproFM is also a digital audio recorder. ComproFM can record FM programming and save it to your hard disk. ComproFM supports several encoding methods, letting you choose between high quality and economical use of

Using ComproFM

disk space.

To instantly start recording:

1. Press the Record button

recording the audio currently showing in the display window. It will save it to a file on your disk.

2. Press the Stop button

3. When you stop recording, ComproFM prompts you to name the file containing the recorded audio. Enter the name and press OK.

[Didn’t CopmroPVR users complain about being asked the filename AFTER recoring was complete? I think it’s much more natural and easier to name the file up front. Tell Kevin Su that, if necessary, he can ask for the filename up front and then rename at the end of the recording session.]

. ComproFM starts

to stop recording.

To playback the recorded file, press the Play button and select the file you wish to view.

Disk usage

The actual disk space used primarily depends on the quality settings for recording. A higher quality setting, e.g., CD-quality, requires significantly more disk space than a lower quality setting, such as MP3-quality.

Playback

ComproFM can playback recorded audio files.

Press the Play button to open the Play dialog box. Highlight the file name in the program list, double-click or press Play to start playback.

Using ComproFM

During playback, the display area of the control panel provides information about currently playing program and provides playback control functions.

To delete a recorded program, open the Play List dialog box, by pressing ?? <how to open the dialog box?>, highlight the file name on the program list, and press the

Delete button.

Using ComproFM

Scheduled Recording

ComproFM can be scheduled to record a FM program later or remind you of an upcoming program. The schedule can be set for a one-time or a recurring session. You can repeatedly record any regularly scheduled programming. Relax. Never miss your favorite shows.

Press the icon

dialog box.

to open the Schedule Recording

Using ComproFM

Scheduled Program Lists

Create: Create a new scheduled recording event.

Modify: Modify an existing recording event.

Delete: Delete an existing recording event.

Event Information: Shows details about your recording

schedule.

Scheduled Recording Settings

You can see the following after clicking Create.

Event Name: Type the event name. The saved recording

file will also use this name.

ComproFM will automatically create the Event Name and file name. The Format button lets you select the file name format.

Using ComproFM

Channel Number: Check this box to add station numbers

to the names of the recording files.

Start Date: Check this box to add the start date to the names of the recording files.

Start Time: Check this box to add the start time to the names of the recording files.

Power Up Scheduling feature

If your hardware supports Compro Power Up Scheduling, ComproFM can wake your PC from the Shutdown (ACPI:S5) state. What about S3 or S4?

Note

In order to enable scheduled recording from the Shutdown state, the Power Up power switch circuit connections must be properly connected.

Power Up Scheduling is only available with VideoMate TV Gold, Gold Plus, and Ultra.

Enable automatic power function: Check this box if you wish to use Power Up Scheduling function, i.e., wake up the computer from Shutdown or Stand by states for scheduled recording.

This option is available only if your hardware <which

Using ComproFM

hardware? VMTV card and PC?> supports Power Up Scheduling.

Power Up will start your computer 5 minutes in advance of the scheduled time. If you set schedule to 4 o’clock, Power up will wake up your computer at 3:55. Therefore, you need to shut down the computer before 3:54 in order to let Power Up start the computer.

You may select from three possible actions to occur after recording is complete:

z Shut down the system: After recording, shut down the

system.

z System stand by: After recording, put computer in

stand by mode.

z Keep system power on: After recording, do not

shutdown system.

Enable automatic logon: When using Power Up Scheduling, ComproFM will start Windows. If Windows requires you to enter a username and password during start up, you should check this box and enter the required information.

This option will be grayed out if your hardware doesn’t support Power Up Scheduling.

If “Enable automatic logon” is checked, you will see a popup window.

Using ComproFM

There are three fields in the Automatic Logon window.

z User: ComproFM will detect your current user name

automatically. Unless you wish to logon by a different user, there is no need to change it.

z Password: Type in your password.

z Domain: ComproFM will automatically detect your

Windows Domain name, if any. In most home PCs, this field will be blank and need not be changed. (See Note below). Do not modify this field unless you need to logon to a different Windows Domain during the Power Up process.

Press the OK button to proceed.

Notes

Enabling the automatic logon function is only necessary when you need to type user name and password to logon to Windows.

The Windows Domain name is not the Internet domain name that you may be familiar with, e.g., Yahoo.com. Windows Domains usually only exist in business networks. For most users, this field should be left blank.

Your password will be stored on your computer. There is a chance that your password could be discovered by another user

The ComproFM does not use the logon information for any other purpose.

Recording Settings

Schedule mode: There are two ways to set the schedule.

z Recording: At the set time, ComproFM starts

recording the program.

z Reminder: At the set time, ComproFM starts showing

the program without recording it.

Station: Select the station you want to record.

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Audio mode: Select the audio mode you want to record.

Mute speakers while recording: Check this box to mute

speakers while recording. This feature is useful if the program is to be recorded while you are asleep.

Quality Settings

Format: Here you can select the audio format of recorded

programs. ComproFM includes useful quality pre-sets, from MP3, WMA, and WAV format.

Choose between 8.000 KHz to 44.100 KHz sampling rate for your audio quality. For example, select 44.100 KHz if you want CD quality <repeated below?>

Quality: Choose between 8.000 KHz to 44.100 KHz sampling rate for your audio quality. For example, select

44.100 KHz if you want CD quality.

Date/Time Settings

Once: Select this to record this program once.

Repeat: Select this to record this program repeatedly. You

can select any kind of combination in a week to record the programs repeatedly. You can press Weekday or Daily button to select multiple days. Press Clear to uncheck the boxes.

Date/Start Date: Select the date you want to record the program or the start date for repeat scheduling.

Start time: Select the starting time for recording.

Duration: Amount of programming to be recorded.

OK: Click it to add this schedule.

Using ComproFM

Troubleshooting

5. Troubleshooting

Driver Installation

The most common cause of problems with the TV Tuner is incorrect installation of the TV capture and TV tuner drivers. If you have problems listening FM, please check the status of the drivers with Device Manager. Please see more information on the product manual.

No Audio

Check that the sound is not muted or low volume in the Windows Volume Control dialog. (Double-click on the speaker icon in the system tray.)

Verify that the external audio patch cable is connected between the Audio-Out of TV tuner card and Line IN of your sound card if you select the audio source to “Line-In”. Or the inner audio patch cable is connected between the inner Audio-Out of TV tuner card and AUX of your sound card if you select the audio source to “AUX”. You can verify the connection refer to the Hardware Installation.

Also, if you have Norton AntiVirus running, please uncheck the Instant Messenger protection in the Internet in options.

No audio on the recorded file

This may be a result of choosing the wrong record audio source in the System Device in ComproFM Settings.

If you are using an external audio patch cable, verify that it is connected between the Audio-Out of TV tuner card and Line-In of your sound card and that you selected the audio source to be “Line-In.” If using the internal audio

patch cable, check that it is connected between the internal Audio-Out of the TV tuner card and AUX-In of your sound card and that you selected the audio source to “AUX.”

Check the ComproFM in the Record tab of Settings dialog for recording volume levels that is not too low.

Poor FM reception

Poor FM reception is usually the result of interference or weaksignal. Please try using another FM radio in the same location to test if the reception is OK. Make sure that you connect the FM antenna tightly and try repositioning the antenna for optimum reception.

Troubleshooting

Why isn’t the MP3 128Kbits format available

ComproFM uses Microsoft Media Encoder 9 to be the encoder. However, Microsoft Media Encoder 9 can only support 56Kbits audio bit rates. Therefore, the 128Kbits audio bit rates of MP3 is not available.

Contacting Compro Technical Support

Before you submit an email for support, you should check our FAQs. Please see http://www.comprousa.com

When contacting Compro for technical support, please use the Compro support request form and provide as much of the requested information as possible. Please write the details in order to determine the problem. And also provide the product serial number (19 digits numbers) on the PCI card. Please use the form from below.

http://www.comprousa.com/support/form.htm

Troubleshooting

Notes

Providing the product serial number is crucial to verify the exactly product you own for evaluating the problem.

In order to solve the problem quickly, submit the details about your problem are very important for support. We need the information to understand the problem.

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