Compro ComproPVR User Manual
ComproPVR User's Guide
VideoMate For You
Compro Technology, Inc.
www.comprousa.com
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................1
Key Features................................................................ 2
Other Features............................................................. 2
Installation.................................................................... 3
Updates........................................................................ 3
Remove the Software...................................................3
2 Remote Control ..........................................................5
Definitions and Usage.................................................. 5
3 ComproPVR User Interface.......................................9
Control Panel ............................................................... 9
Configuration.............................................................. 12
Channel Options.................................................... 12
Video/Audio Options.............................................. 15
Recording Options................................................. 18
System Devices Options .......................................21
4 Using ComproPVR...................................................25
Recording................................................................... 25
Scheduled Recording................................................. 25
Playback................................................................ 28
Still Image Capture ................................................ 28
Channel Surfing..................................................... 28
Remote Shut Down.................................................... 30
Browse the Compro Support Web Page ............... 31
5 Troubleshooting....................................................... 33
Driver Installation................................................... 33
Error Code: 0x1000006 ......................................... 33
Video OK / No Audio .............................................34
Video is not smooth............................................... 34
Poor video quality.................................................. 34
Why cannot I choose DVD format for recording? .. 34
Why cannot I choose MPEG-4 format for recording?
..............................................................................35
Why cannot I use SAP? ........................................35
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Introduction
1 Introduction
ComproPVR is a complete digital entertainment solution
for your PC. Watch TV programs on your PC, in
full-screen mode or in a window. De-interlacing
technology assures the highest picture quality. All this,
with the industry's first universal remote control.
You can watch and record your favorite shows, or
capture video from a video device such as a video
camera for later editing with your own video editing
software.
ComproPVR gives you complete control of TV viewing
by letting you watch, or record live TV programming on
your PC. A multi-channel preview mode supports
channels surfing and tuning.
As a digital video recorder, ComproPVR can convert
analog video sources, such as TV programs, home
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video tapes, to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 digital formats for
editing and recording to a VCD or DVD. Easy-to-use
video quality presets simplify the recording process.
ComproPVR cannot duplicate VHS tapes and DVDs
protected by Macrovision™ technology.
Video editing and authoring software are available
separately.
Key Features
Easy installation.
Note
Watch, and record live TV.
Scheduled recording.
16-channel surf-mode.
Focus on ease-of-use by providing user interfaces
that resemble those you are already familiar with,
including wireless remote control.
Supports up to 125 TV channels. View all available
TV programming.
Supports S-Video and composite video inputs.
Capture video from analog video sources and encode
them to digital MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 formats.
Other Features
Scheduling: Schedule ComproPVR to record your
favorite shows at a later date or periodically.
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Channel Surfing: Quick overview of channels in a 4x4
thumbnail grid.
Capture: Capture still images from TV programs.
Display Window: Watch TV programs in a scalable
display window or in full screen mode.
Installation
Usually, ComproPVR is automatically installed upon
inserting the installation CD into your CD drive. Follow
the instructions of the software installer.
You can also manually install it by inserting the
installation CD. Open Explorer, double-click on the
“setup.exe” in the folder named ComproPVR.
ComproPVR 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 ComproPVR from our website at
http://www.comprousa.com/download
After downloading the patch files of ComproPVR, just
double-click the update file. It will automatically start the
installation program. Restart the computer when
prompted.
Note
A version of ComproPVR must be installed on your
computer to install the updates.
Remove the Software
You can remove ComproPVR through “Add/Remove
Programs” in Control Panel. Find the ComproPVR entry
in and click on the "Remove" button. ComproPVR will be
removed from your computer.
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Remote Control
2 Remote Control
Definitions and Usage
Remote control keypad lets you control the ComproPVR
application with a familiar, user-friendly interface.
The next two pages describe how to use the remote
control to operate ComproPVR.
Note
The Compro remote control cannot be reprogrammed to
control other appliances such as your VCR or satellite
decoder box.
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Remote Control
Number ComproPVR Function
0-9 Number keys
10 Mute sound
11* Zoom In/Out (Full Screen)
12 Not used
13 Not used
14 Start/Stop ComproPVR
15 Replay
16 Pause when playing MPEG files
17 Advance
18 Jump to previous channel
19 Stop MPEG file playback
20 Tab function in play list
21 Open the on-line help file
22 Open setup dialog box
23 Up Arrow
24 Replay
25 Down Arrow
26 Advance
27 Volume Adjustment
28 Open play list
29 Channel Up
30 Channel Down
31 Record
32 Video source select: TV, S-Video, Composite
33 Channel surfing
34 Not used
35 Enable and setup sleep timer
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