Page 1 AVerTV 6.3 User Manual English DISCLAIMER All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Device Introduction ..................1 Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction ..................3 Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application ............4 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application........................ 4 Running the AVerTV 6 application for the first time ..................5 3.2.1 Scanning for Analog / Digital Programs..................... 5 3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs......................
Page 3 Analog TV ................................ 38 4.1.1 Scanning Channels............................ 38 4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ....................39 4.1.3 Customize Video Record Settings ......................40 4.1.4 Analog EPG Import ..........................44 4.1.5 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ......................46 4.1.6 Enhancing the Video Quality........................48 4.1.7 Using the De-interlace Function .......................
Page 4 FM Radio Controls ............................79 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels......................80 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels....................... 81 Selecting a Channel ............................82 Adjusting Volume............................. 82 Skipping Unwanted Channels........................... 83 Adding a Radio Frequency ..........................83 Assigning a Radio Frequency ........................... 84 Modifying a Radio Name ..........................
Page 5 Chapter 10 Scheduler....................105 10.1 Adding Schedules ............................105 Chapter 11 Customer Service ..................108 Appendix ........................109 Hot Keys ................................ 109  Editing EPG Import Files ..........................111  EPG File Mapping (Index File *.idx) ......................111  Editing AVerMedia EPG File Format (*.avr)..................... 113 ...
Page 6: Chapter 1 Device Introduction
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 Hybrid Volar HD Model No.
Page 7 Reference Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 ( 3.2.1 3.3 - 3.4 3.5.5 3.6 - 3.20) 4.3 – 4.14) Chapter 4 ( 5.1 – 5.13) Chapter 5 ( Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Appendix Hot Keys Editing EPG Import Files...
Page 8: Chapter 2 Avertv 6 Introduction
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.
Page 9: Chapter 3 Introducing The Avertv Application
Note: AVerQuick allows to set the desired default application, which means you can choose either AVerTV 6 or AVer MediaCenter as the default application when double clicking AVerQuick icon . To do this, right click AVerQuick, choose...
Page 10: Running The Avertv 6 Application For The First Time
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). Note: Using the application in Russia, scanning for channels may be skipped.
Page 11 (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. Click Program Scan to search for available channels/programs in your area. (This picture is only for reference) 5.
Page 12 7. If you choose FM Radio or Digital TV in step 1, just repeat step 3-6 to complete the program scanning.
Page 13: Scanning For Digital Satellite Programs
3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs 1. Select Digital TV on the left pane of the Setup dialog box. 2. Choose the switch type that is used by your satellite system. (This picture is onl y for reference.) 3. From the Satellite drop-down list under Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, and/or Input 4, choose the correct satellite.
Page 14 4. From the LNB drop-down list, choose the appropriate setting. (This picture is onl y for reference.) None If you do not use any LNB device, choose this option Universal Ku Band Choose this option if your LNB device is this type. LNB or C Band LNB When you choose this option, click Edit to configure your own LNB information, such as specifying an LNB name,...
Page 15 6. Click Apply to save the scanning results. If you cannot find the satellite you want in step 3 above, but the input port DOES receive satellite signals, choose Custom…. Otherwise, choose None. (This picture is onl y for reference.) If you choose Custom…in step 3 above, please keep doing the followings steps for setup: 1.
Page 16 There are two ways to do this: Import the existing frequency data: refer to the section 4.2.1 Scanning Channels (Importing a Frequency Table) for details. Manually add frequencies: refer to 4.2.2 Scanning Channels (Adding Frequencies Manually) for details. If you add frequencies manually, please make sure you specify the correct longitude data.
Page 17: Introducing The User Interface
Introducing the User Interface The TV monitor allows you to watch live TV or video. Panel On / Off Channel Up/Down Playback Seek Slider Resize Window Play / Pause Show / Hide Video Frame Stop Minimize TimeShift Full Screen Record Exit Volume The Control Panel provides button controls for selecting channels, adjusting volume,...
Page 18: The Control Panel
The Control Panel The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel. BUTTON FUNCTION Channel Loop Return to previously accessed channel. Multi-Channel Preview Display 4 ~ 64 consecutive TV channels on the TV Monitor window. (By default, 16 TV channels will be displayed.) Channel Up/ Down TV / FM mode: Move up/down the channel list Frequency Tune Up/ Down...
Page 19 Forward / Playback Speed Switch Timeshift mode: Skip forward in intervals. Playback mode: Switch to next playback speed level. Previous File Play the previous file in the playlist. Next File Play the next file in the playlist. TimeShift / Pause Performs background recording of the live TV program.
Page 20: Remote Control
Remote Control You can use remote control to turn on/off the programs, select channels, adjust volume and so Note: To control two or more than two cards/devices with a remote control, it is recommended to enable the multiple infrared receiver function first. To do this, right click AVerQuick icon the lower right corner of the screen, choose “Setting”, “Remote control”...
Page 21: Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) (Rm-Fp)
3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) (RM-FP) Button Description 1. POWER Turn on/off the application. 2. NUMERIC BUTTONS Select a TV channel. Under the Multi-Channel Preview mode, use ← ↑ → ↓ to highlight the intended channel. 3. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
Page 22 Rewind the playback. (Rewind) Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button. Switch to PVR mode and record the current program or video into your 18. ● (Record) hard drive. Turn on/off the sound. 19. MUTE Go up or down to the next active channel.
Page 23: Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) (Rm-Jc)
3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) (RM-JC) Button Description 1.Power Turn on/off the application - Select a TV channel. 2.Numeric Buttons - Under the Multi-Channel Preview mode, use↑↓← → to highlight the intended channel. 3.CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel. 4.16-CH PREV Preview 4 ~ 64 channels.
Page 24 - Rewind the playback. (Rewind) - Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button. 17. ● (Record) Switch to PVR mode and record the current program or video into your hard drive. 18. MUTE Turn on/off the sound. 19.
Page 25: Remote Control Buttons (Model 4) (Rm-Jx)
3.5.4 Remote Control Buttons (Model 4) (RM-JX) Button Description 1. POWER Turn on/off the application 2. SOURCE Switch between available signal sources. 3. Numeric Buttons - Select a TV channel. - Under the Multi-Channel Preview mode, use↑↓← → to highlight the intended channel.
Page 26: Remote Control Buttons (Model 5) (Rm-Ks)
3.5.5 Remote Control Buttons (Model 5) (RM-KS) Button Description 1. SOURCE Switch between available signal sources. 2. POWER Turn on/off the application 3. FULL SCREEN Display TV in full screen. 4. AUDIO Switch between available audio modes. 5. ● (Record) Switch to PVR mode and record the current program or video into your hard drive.
Page 27: Remote Control Buttons (Model 6) (Rm-Kv)
3.5.6 Remote Control Buttons (Model 6) (RM-KV) Button Description Turn on/off the application. Turn off/on the sound. Use numeric buttons to select a channel. Display TV in full screen. Change between available audio modes.
Page 28 Main Screen: Use the arrow button to navigate all on-screen items. Use OK to confirm the selection. (This function is only available for AVer MediaCenter) PIP Mode: Change size or position of the selected screen by the arrow buttons. (This function is only available for AVer MediaCenter) Volume up / Volume down.
Page 29 Teletext Mode: Jump to the teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button. Channel up and channel down. (24) Go back to the previous page. (This function is only available for AVer (25) MediaCenter) - Go to the main menu. (This function is only available for AVer...
Page 30: Resizing The Tv Monitor Window
Resizing the TV Monitor Window To enlarge or reduce the size of the TV Monitor window, click and drag the lower right corner of the window. Double-click the TV Monitor window to display it in full screen or click the Full Screen button on the Control Panel.
Page 31 (This picture is only for reference.) 3. Then press the Sleep button on the remote control repeatedly to set the execution time. 1). Right-click on the TV monitor, point to Sleep and select the desired mode. 2). Right-click on the TV monitor again, point to Sleep and choose an execution time. 3).
Page 32: Minimize The Application
(This picture is only for reference.) Minimize the Application To minimize AVerTV application to the system tray (notification area), click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on the left pane. Then Select the To minimize application to the system tray. check box. Or clear the check box to simply minimize the application to a taskbar button.
Page 33: Change Definitions Of The Remote Control Buttons
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select Input Setting in the left pane. Then click on the Remote Remapping icon on the left pane. To re-define a function for a certain button: ●...
Page 34: Customize The Remote Control Source Button
3.11 Customize the Remote Control Source Button On the Remote Source Control page, you may customize the remote control “Source” button to switch on the selected item. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select Input Setting in the left pane. Then click on the Remote Remapping.
Page 35: Customize Definitions Of The Mouse
3.12 Customize Definitions of the Mouse To re-define the mouse: 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select Input Setting in the left pane. Then click on the Mouse icon on the left pane. 2. To re-define a function for a certain button, select Wheel Up, Wheel Down or One-Click and the desired item from the drop down list.
Page 36: Changing The Osd Attributes
(This picture is only for reference) 5. Click Default if you want to revert to the factory setting. 6. Click Apply to save settings or click Cancel to abort without settings. Note: It is recommended to use an unassigned key to use as your new keys. 3.14 Changing the OSD Attributes Click the Setup button...
Page 37: Configurations Import And Export
2. In this page, you can customize menu effect (Fade In/Fade Out), set the speed of marquee (LCD Speed), and change the appearance of the TV monitor and the control panel (Skins). 3. Then select OSD. In this page, you can choose the TV system from the drop-down list for different display information on the TV monitor.
Page 38: Graphic Equalizing
(This picture is only for reference.) Click Apply to save settings or click Cancel to abort without settings. 3.16 Graphic Equalizing The graphic equalizer function enables users to have best audio quality of the chosen music style. 1. Right click on the TV monitor. When a pop-up menu appears, select Individual Channel Setting.
Page 39: System Settings
3.17 System Settings In the System settings page, you are able to modify the audio system and audio mode based on the TV system you use. 1. Right click on the TV monitor. When a pop-up menu appears, select Individual Channel Setting.
Page 40 (This picture is only for reference) 2. In the Playback area, select the output to use from the drop down menu. (This picture is only for reference) 3. In the Record area on the same page, you can select the input source to use from the drop down menu.
Page 41: Changing Renderer And Decoder (Optional)
Note: The input and output choices in the drop-down menu of the Playback and Record area may not be exactly the same in different PCs. Please select the correct and corresponding input and output individually to ensure better playback and recording quality. 4.
Page 42: Setting Live Tv As Desktop Wallpaper
To choose the MPEG-2 video decoder you want: 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Video/Audio Setting icon on the left pane. 2. In the Select Preferred MPEG-2 Video Decoder area, you can select preferred decoder from the drop-down list.
Page 43: Chapter 4 Tv
Chapter 4 TV In this chapter, we will introduce methods to scan programs, select a TV/Radio program, create a group and so on. Analog TV 4.1.1 Scanning Channels If you didn’t complete the channel scanning when you first ran the application, please follow these steps to complete this procedure.
Page 44: Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users)
4. Then Click Program Scan to start the scanning 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.
Page 45: Customize Video Record Settings
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 channels. Note: Here you can modify the channel name, select the video and audio system.
Page 46 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. Click Next. (This picture is only for reference.) 6. In the Video dialog box, you can set the video format and audio format. Click Finish. 7.
Page 47 4. Click Add. If you choose the WMA/WMV files, you will see the following Record Format dialog box. (This picture is only for reference.) 5. Here you can create your preferred video and audio configurations for video recording. Then, click Save Finish.
Page 48 (This picture is only for reference.) 7. Here you are able to set the video/audio format as you wish. Then click Finish. 8. Click Apply to save the setting and click OK to exit the current dialog box. 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 Record Settings in Chapter 6.
Page 49: Analog Epg Import
An audio file format that is use for content intended for local playback or download and play. It provides near-CD quality. WMV stands for Window Media Video, which is defined by Microsoft. This file targets audiences with high speed Internet or LAN connections. An audio format compressed with a standard defined by Motion Picture Experts Group offers near-CD quality sound.
Page 50 (This picture is only for reference.) 5. Then double click on the space below File to choose the designated file to insert. (This picture is only for reference.) Click Import button to complete EPG import. Then click Apply to save the imported EPG. Note: Each file refers to the TV programs of one channel.
Page 51: Fine Tuning Color Of The Display
If you have the Index File, the Index File drop-down list will be available for selection. To import the Index file, please do the followings: 1. First you must have the EPG Index File (*.idx) and the EPG files (*.ndx, *.pdt, *.avr) 2.
Page 52 (This picture is only for reference.) 3. Then use or the slider to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness until you get an accurate color. 4. If you just want to adjust color of one specific channel, select Configure the settings only for single channel and repeat step 3.
Page 53: Enhancing The Video Quality
4.1.6 Enhancing the Video Quality This function can reduce noise. Choose an appropriate option listed below. Video Quality Enhancement Enable: Activate to improve the video quality. Video Quality Enhancement Disable: Disable the video quality enhancement function. Video Quality Enhancement Automatic: Automatically adjust video quality depending on the video screen size.
Page 54 (This picture is only for reference.) 3. From the De-Interlace drop down list, try all the options to compare which can give you the best quality.
Page 55: Digital Satellite Tv
Digital Satellite TV To know how to scan digital satellite programs, please refer to 3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs. When you cannot find the satellite in setup page, then you can try importing a frequency table or adding frequency manually. 4.2.1 Scanning channels (Importing a Frequency Table) You can import any satellite channel data file (*.sdx) downloaded from the Internet into the application and then scan the stored frequencies for the latest digital satellite programs.
Page 56 (This picture is onl y for reference.) 3. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name and click OK. (This picture is onl y for reference.) 4. Click Import and the Import dialog box will appear. (This picture is onl y for reference.) 5.
Page 57 (This picture is onl y for reference.) 7. Then determine how to import the data file by choosing the desired import options. The options are explained below: Import to program This option will add the program data from the list imported file into the selected input port’s program list.
Page 58 (This picture is onl y 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.
Page 59: Scanning Channels (Adding Frequencies Manually)
4.2.2 Scanning channels (Adding Frequencies Manually) You can add new frequencies one by one if you do not want to import any existing satellite channel data. 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select an available AVerMedia device in the left pane.
Page 60: Editing Or Removing Frequencies
7. Then check your LNB’s configurations. Please refer to 3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs for more information. 8. Click OK to exit the dialog box. 9. Select Programs under the Digital TV icon, and click Program Scan to obtain the program data.
Page 61: Digital Tv
Digital TV 4.3.1 Scanning Channels If you didn’t complete the channel scanning when you first ran the application, please follow these steps to complete this procedure. 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select an available Avermedia device in the left pane Note:...
Page 62: Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users)
(This picture is only for reference.) Note: Digital Channels that are in red text indicate they are locked channels (eg. Adult channels). 4.3.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) 1. Click Advance located at right-lower corner in the Program Information section. Then the Advance Program Configuration dialog box will appear.
Page 63 (This picture is only for reference.) Note: All Frequencies Scanning may take you a while. Please be patient. 3. Once you select Single Frequency, you need to specify the correct Frequency, for example 533000 (KHz), and Bandwidth. 4. Then click Scan. 5.
Page 64: Customize Video Record Settings
4.3.3 Customize Video Record Settings To customize the video record settings, please do the following. 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Digital TV icon on the left pane. 2. Select the Record Format option. 3.
Page 65 (This picture is only for reference.) 4. Click Add. You will see the following Record Format dialog box. (This picture is only for reference.) 5. Here you can create your preferred video and audio configurations for video recording. Then, click Save Finish.
Page 66: Using The Epg Function
4.3.4 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 EPG button to open the EPG window.
Page 67 d. In the EPG GMT settings section, select Using customized EPG time to adjust the EPG time according to local time. Or, select Using standard EPG time to adjust the EPG time according to Greenwich Mean Time. (This picture is only for reference.) Note: If the EPG overview area is too small to display enough information, click the bar to display more EPG overview area.
Page 68: Fine Tuning Color Of The Display
4.3.5 Fine Tuning Color of the Display If the color or picture quality of the TV display needs to be adjusted, please do the following. 1. Right click on the TV monitor. When a pop-up menu appears, select Individual Channel Setting. Or click Program List button on the control panel and then click Individual Channel Setting button 2.
Page 69: Adding And Deleting Program Lists
Adding and Deleting Program Lists Selecting a program list allows you to switch between the channels of the selected program list only when pressing the Channel Up/Down button. If you want to add or delete a program list, do the following: To add a new program list: 1.
Page 70 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Analog TV or Digital TV icon on the left pane. 2. From the program drop-down list, select the name of the group that you want to remove. 3.
Page 71: Selecting A Tv/Radio Channel
Selecting a TV/Radio Channel There are three ways of switching between TV/Radio channels: ◆Click the Channel Up/Down buttons ( on the TV monitor window or the Control Panel) repeatedly until reaching your desired channel. to open the Numeric Panel (as shown at right). Then click on ◆Click the Numeric buttons to get your desired channel number.
Page 72: Adjusting Volume
3. When a dialog box appears, click New button 4. Specify the desired name in the text box. (This picture is only for reference.) Hold down Shift or Ctrl key and click the channels from the list to select your own channel line up, then click to add your selection to the desired group.
Page 73: Specifying A Channel Name Or Description
(This picture is only for reference.) If you just want to adjust individual volume level, select Configure the settings only for single channel and repeat step 3 to increase or decrease volume. To apply the converted settings to all channels, click Apply All button Click Default button if you want to revert the factory settings.
Page 74: Modifying A Program List Name
Modifying A Program List Name You can change a program list name easily. To rename a program list, follow the steps described below: 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Analog TV or Digital TV icon on the left pane. 2.
Page 75: Removing Unwanted Channels
4.10 Removing Unwanted Channels If you want to exclude unwanted channels from your channel list, do the following: 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click the Analog TV or Digital TV icon on the left pane. 2.
Page 76: Using The Overscan Function
3. However, you can still see the channel in your program list. If you want to watch that channel again some day just select the Enable check box. 4.11 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.
Page 77 5. For equal left and right margins, select the Keep Vertical Ratio check box. For equal top and bottom margins, select the Keep Horizontal Ratio check box. Then use adjust the margin height or width. 6. If you just want to apply OverScan setting to one specific channel, select Configure the settings only for single channel and repeat step 4.
Page 78: Using Magic Video Effect (Playback And Preview Only)
4.12 Using Magic Video Effect (Playback and Preview Only) The magic video effect can avoid distortion when resizing an image to any aspect ratios. For instance, when an image of 4:3 source resolutions is zoomed to fit the wide screen of 16:9 aspect ratio, with the magic video effect function, the people and the scenery in the image shall not be distorted.
Page 79: Multi-Channel Preview
4.13 Multi-Channel Preview (This picture is only for reference.) The multi-channel preview function can display 4~64 TV channels on-screen at the same time. (By default, 16 TV channels will be displayed.) You can see clearly which TV programs are currently showing on these channels. To select the channels for preview: Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select an available...
Page 80 Click the Multi-Channel Preview button. The screen will be gradually filled up with TV channels, starting from the currently selected channel. (By default, 16 TV channels will be displayed. To modify the preview cell numbers, please refer to the section “To modify the preview settings”...
Page 81 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select an available AVerMedia device in the left pane. 2. Then click the Digital or Analog TV icon on the left pane and select Preview. 3. Here you can select Video Format and Audio Format from the drop down list. Note: Basically the higher source resolution and smaple rate you have, the better visual and audio quality you get;...
Page 82: Changing Signal Source
4.14 Changing Signal Source There are two ways to change signal source: ˙ To switch between TV and radio / 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.
Page 83: Color Adjustment (Optional)
6. To apply the converted settings to all channels, click Apply All button Click Default button if you want to revert the factory settings 4.16 Color Adjustment (Optional) If your device supports the 713x chip, color adjustment will be enabled. Try the provided options to get desired color.
Page 84: Chapter 5 Fm Radio
Chapter 5 FM Radio FM Radio Controls Click the FM Radio button to listen to your favorite radio station programs. 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 Radio Source button.
Page 85: How To Auto Scan Fm Radio Channels
How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels If this is your first time to use FM radio, perform auto scan to search and memorize active FM radio stations in your area. To auto scan FM radio stations: 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, select an available AVerMedia device in the left pane.
Page 86: Manually Scanning Specific Fm Channels
Note: The application comes with a built-in FM frequency table for the country Russia. To use the Russian frequency table, simply select Moscow or St. Petersburg from the Group drop-down list. (This picture is only for reference) Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels Instead of scanning all channels, you can choose to manually scan one or a few channels only.
Page 87: Selecting A Channel
Selecting a Channel To select a channel: 1. Click to open the Numeric Panel. ‧ Click on the Numeric buttons to select a channel. ‧ Click the Channel Up/Down button repeatedly until reaching your desired channel. ‧ Right click on the channel name on the info display area, the pop-up channel list will appear for users to select a channel.
Page 88: Skipping Unwanted Channels
To see the Spectrum Analyze: Right click on the Info Display Area to switch to Spectrum Analyze display mode. (This picture is only for reference) Skipping Unwanted Channels If you want to exclude undesirable channels from your FM channel list, do the following: 1.
Page 89: Assigning A Radio Frequency
Assigning a Radio Frequency If you already know the radio frequency of the desired channel, follow the instructions below. 1. Click to open the Numeric Panel (as shown at right). 2. Click the icon on the Numeric buttons to switch from CH (Channel) mode to FQ (Frequency) mode, shown as ‧...
Page 90: Modifying A Radio Name
Modifying a Radio Name You can manually modify any exiting FM radio channel. 1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click FM Radio icon on the left pane. 2. Double click on Name column of the existing FM channel which you want to modify. 3.
Page 91: Customize Audio Recording Settings
4. Specify the desired name in the text box. (This picture is only for reference.) Hold down Shift or Ctrl key and click the channels from the list to select your own channel line up. Then, click to add your selection to the desired group. Or drag the selected channels and drop them to the desired group.
Page 92: Sound Controlling (Optional)
4. Enter the desired format name or description in the Format Name text box. 5. Click Next. In the Video dialog box, select the desired audio format. 6. Click Finish. 7. If you want to change the setting of your own file format, click Modify or you can click Delete to remove the unwanted file format that you created earlier.
Page 93: Viewing Rds Information (Optional)
4. Then use or the slider to control the “Stereo”, “Bass” and “Treble” level. 5. If you just want to adjust sound effects of one specific channel, select Configure the settings only for single channel and repeat step 3 and step 4. 6.
Page 94: Chapter 6 Timeshift
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.
Page 95 (This picture is only for reference) 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. In the Record section, you can determine your file name format, recording time, file size and destination folder.
Page 96: Using The Timeshift Function
Click Default if you want to revert to the factory settings. Using the TimeShift Function To pause the live program: Click the TimeShift button on the Control Panel. The application will begin to record the program. When you want to rewind, use the Playback Seek slider bar to move back to the part you want to watch or listen again.
Page 97: Chapter 7 Pvr
Chapter 7 PVR You can use your computer as a digital video recorder, and record your favorite TV programs or capture video from an external source to your hard drive. You can also divide the recording files in proper sizes to facilitate burning onto removable optical media, such as CD-R and DVD discs.
Page 98: Recording Settings
Recording Settings Before recording, check if the settings meet your needs. Click the Setup button . In the Setup dialog box, click the Storage icon on the left pane. By default, the system is set the recording “Date” and “Time” as the file name format. To create your own file name format, please click Custom.
Page 99 (1) Click the Play List button , and you may see some recorded video files are listed at the top right pane of the Playback List window. (2) To add more video files to the playback list, first navigate the file on the left pane to find the folder that contains the desired video files.
Page 100: Picture-In-Picture Display
sequence in the playback speed list. 3. In fast-forwarding playback mode, Play button will be shown as Pause. Click Pause button to temporarily freeze the playback and click again Play button to continue playback. 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.
Page 101: Chapter 8 Image Capture
Chapter 8 Image Capture While you watch TV or a recorded video on your PC monitor, you can use the AVerTV 6 application to capture images for your documents, presentations or web pages. Before Capturing Before you start capturing images, first set the destination folder for saving captured images. Click the Setup button , and select the Snapshot icon on the left pane.
Page 102 (This picture is only for reference.) From the File Format drop-down menu, select the format for saving the captured image. Choose the Color format. The options here depend on the file format you choose. Choose 24-bit to capture image in 16M colors. •...
Page 103: Multiple Image Sequence Capture
If you want to set your own image size, select Customize and enter the image • Width and Height. If you want to maintain relative width and height, select the Keep Ratio option. Choose a measurement unit from the Unit drop-down list. You can specify any image size you want.
Page 104 (This picture is only for reference) In the Number of Pictures box, specify the number of images you want to capture. In the Interval Time box, specify the interval between captures. For instance, if you specify 10 seconds, an image will be captured every 10 seconds. On this page, you can choose the file format and destination folder, file name format and image resolution in advance.
Page 105: Chapter 9 Teletext (Pal/Secam Only)
Chapter 9 Teletext (PAL/SECAM only) Teletext makes TV viewing a unique experience. It allows you to view teletext broadcasts from your television programs to get the most updated information on TV Schedules, News, Stock Market Prices, Concert & Theatre information and so on. Teletext information may not be available if there is no such service provided in your region or country.
Page 106: Overview
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. BUTTON FUNCTION This contains the names of the available drop-down list option menus. To Menu Bar access any of the menu items, simply click on it or hold down Alt and press the first character of each item.
Page 107: Toolbar Buttons
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.
Page 108 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: Key in the hexadecimal or Teletext page number using the numeric buttons of your keyboard or AVerMedia TV remote control.
Page 109 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 Open. Opening Another Teletext Window To open another teletext window, choose New Window from the File menu or press Ctrl+W.
Page 110: Chapter 10 Scheduler
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 on the Control Panel.
Page 111 (This picture is only for reference) 6. Type the desired name in the Schedule Name text box. 7. 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.
Page 112 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.
Page 113: Chapter 11 Customer Service
Chapter 11 Customer Service The AVerTV application provides a convenient tool, which allows users to obtain product information and service easily via our website. Please make sure that you have already connected to the Internet. To do this: 1. Right-click on the TV monitor window. When a menu list pop-up, choose About (as shown at right).
Page 114: Appendix
Appendix Hot Keys The following is the default definition: Hot Key Description Function Press to go to the next upper/lower UP/DOWN ARROW Channel or Frequency TV/Radio channel. Up/Down Press to go to the previously accessed Back / L Channel Loop TV/Radio channel.
Page 115 Go to the preceding Teletext page. Page Up Previous page Go to the succeeding Teletext page. Page Down Next page Go the Teletext home page. Home Home page Note: To customize the definitions of the Keyboard (Hot Keys), please refer to the section Customize Definitions of the Keyboard (Hot Keys).
Page 116: Editing Epg Import Files
Editing EPG Import Files • EPG File Mapping (Index File *.idx) The EPG index file (*.idx) are provided to enhance user conveniency of importing EPG files (*avr and *.ndx). Each EPG file (*avr or *.ndx) contains EPG data only for one channel. To save time of importing EPG files one by one, you can turn them into one file (*.idx) and import the EPG of many channels at one time.
Page 117 region Country Value (location) Russia Москва Санкт-Петербург Note: The abbreviation of country name is based on ISO 3166 alpha-3. Example: 1. First create a file named "MyEpg.idx". 2. Then edit the file as below. <aver_epg_mapping> <country name= " RUS " region= " Москва "> <analog>...
Page 118: Editing Avermedia Epg File Format (*.Avr)
• Editing AVerMedia EPG File Format (*.avr) If you want to import the EPG files for those channels without EPG files provided, you can make it yourself. Once you create the AVerMedia EPG file, you are able to import it. To do this: Statement: <averepg>...
Page 119 type (Optional) The standard for program type. Available types are shown as below: Undefined Content Music Movie / Drama Arts News Social Show Education Sports Leisure Youth Special Parentrating (Optional) The programs can be watched or listened above this age. You can fill 0 for all ages.
Page 120 <averepg> <ch name = "EPSN"> <program> <title>Travel news</title> <description> Introduction all available travel lines. </description> <start>200804151800</start> <end>200804151930</end> <type>2</type> <parentrating>12</parentrating> </program> <program> <title> Live NBA</title> <description>Sports</description> <start>200804151930</start> <end>200804152000</end> <type>4</type> <parentrating>0</parentrating> </program> </ch> </averepg>...
Page 121: Satellite Internet Access (For Windows Xp Only)
If you are using one specific satellite service to watch satellite TV and access to the internet, click Insert > Import to apply the existing satellite data from AVerTV 6 or AVer MediaCenter and you may skip step 1 to 4.
Page 122 ISP. Q : Why can’t I activate Satellite Internet Access? A : You cannot activate AVerTV 6/AVer MediaCenter and Satellite Internet Service at the same time so please make sure you have already exited the AVerTV 6.0/ AVer MediaCenter.
Page 123: Universal Dvb Plug-In (For Microsoft / Vista Mce Only)
Universal DVB Plug-in (for Microsoft / Vista MCE only) Some devices, such as AVerTV Satellite PCI / AVerTV Satellite Hybrid + FM, are shipped with a “Universal DVB” plug-in program for Windows XP or Vista Media Center Edition (MCE), providing you to watch or record DVB-S programs (and analog programs for AVerTV Satellite PCI / AVerTV Satellite Hybrid + FM) directly under MCE UI.
Page 124: Video Gaming Plug-In (For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 Mce Only)
Video Gaming Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only) MCE “Video Gaming Plug In” support is for Vista MCE only. After installing the driver, you can access it through the program library in Online Media. This function enables you to watch composite/S-Video signal source or play games in Vista MCE platform.
Page 125: Video Quality Enhancement Plug-In (For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 Mce Only)
Video Quality Enhancement Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only) MCE “Video Quality Enhancement Plug-in” support is for Vista MCE only. After installing the driver, you can access it through the program library in Online Media. This function enables you to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness until the image color is accurate.
Page 126 Use the following buttons to adjust the value of the item. Decrease Brightness and Hue values by 32. Decrease Contrast and Saturation values by 16. Decrease Sharpness value by 8. Decrease Brightness and Hue values by 16. Decrease Contrast and Saturation values by 8. Decrease Sharpness value by 4.

AVer AVerTV 6.3 User Manual

Chapter 1 Device Introduction

Chapter 2 Avertv 6 Introduction

Chapter 3 Introducing the Avertv Application

Chapter 4 TV

Chapter 5 FM Radio

Chapter 6 Timeshift

Chapter 7 PVR

Chapter 8 Image Capture

Chapter 9 Teletext (PAL/SECAM Only)

Chapter 10 Scheduler

Chapter 11 Customer Service

Appendix

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