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ComproPVR User's Guide
Version 1.1
Compro Technology, Inc.
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  • Page 1 ComproPVR User's Guide Version 1.1 Compro Technology, Inc. www.comprousa.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2001-2003. Compro Technology, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Compro Technology, Inc. Compro, VideoMate, Poladyne, Play with Power, and the Compro logo are trademarks of Compro Technology, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Still Image Capture ..........38 Channel Surfing............. 39 Closed Captioning (USA only)....... 40 Teletext (PAL TV systems only) ......40 Browse the Compro Support Web Page ....40 5 ComproFM ..............41 Key Features.............. 41 Control Panel ............. 41 Recording..............43...
  • Page 4 ComproPVR User's Guide Browse the Compro Web Site........44 6 Troubleshooting............45 Driver Installation........... 45 Error Code: 0x1000006 ......... 46 Audio OK / No Video ..........49 Video OK / No Audio ..........49 No audio on the recorded file ........ 50 Poor live picture quality while recording ....

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 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. Timeshifting lets you watch TV, pause live TV, or review your favorite scenes without missing a minute of the program. Integrated deinterlacing technology assures the highest picture quality.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Macrovision™ technology. Video editing and authoring software are available separately. Key Features Supports full Compro product line, including, VideoMate Cinema, VideoMate TV PVR, VideoMate TV, VideoMate TV Gold, VideoMate TV Gold Plus, VideoMate Live USB 2.0, and VideoMate For You USB 2.0.

  • Page 7: Other Features

    “setup.exe” in the folder named ComproPVR. ComproPVR will be installed right away. Updates 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...

  • Page 8: Remove The Software

    ComproPVR User's Guide 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”...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 10 ComproPVR User's Guide...
  • Page 11 Remote Control Number ComproPVR Function ComproFM Function Number keys Pre-set stations Mute sound Mute Zoom In/Out (Full Screen) Not used Start/Stop ComproDVD Start/Stop ComproDVD Start/Stop ComproFM Start/Stop ComproFM Start/Stop ComproPVR Start/Stop ComproPVR Replay Rewind Pause when playing MPEG files or enable timeshifting Play/Pause during playback when watching live TV Advance...
  • Page 12 ComproPVR User's Guide Note Not all Compro remote controls have the same keypad. Buttons noted by an asterisk (*) may not be available on your remote control keypad. The FM function is only supported with VideoMate TV Gold Plus.

  • Page 13: Compropvr User Interface

    ComproPVR User Interface ComproPVR User Interface Control Panel The ComproPVR control panel resembles the controls on a VCR. 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 TV services available.
  • Page 14 ComproPVR User's Guide Keyboard or Icon Mouse Description Shortcut Alt-Space-N Minimize ComproPVR. Maximize ComproPVR, Ctrl-W Exit ComproPVR Enable/Disable Always-on-Top function for None TV window.(Green circle on the upper-right corner of the TV window) Page Down or Channel Down - Jump down to next Mouse Scroll available channel Down...
  • Page 15 About window - Shows version number None and other information Open a browser window and go to the None Compro web site. Space bar Play - Begin playback of recorded program Stop - Stop current action, e.g., recording, playback, Timeshifting.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    ComproPVR User's Guide Configuration Use the ComproPVR options menus to control how ComproPVR looks and functions. Click on 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. Channel Options The Channel options page lets you customize and configure your TV channel list.
  • Page 17 ComproPVR User Interface Follow these steps to customize and configure your channel list. Video Source First, select your video source, Cable or Antenna. Autoscan The first time you start ComproPVR, Autoscan will automatically scan for available TV channels for both Cable signal and Antenna signals.
  • Page 18 ComproPVR User's Guide Step4. Click OK to confirm your modifications. Set Mem+ During the Autoscan process, ComproPVR automatically detects and enables channels with valid signal. By default, every available channel will be enabled and marked with the green icon. However, you can shorten the list of enabled channels to reduce channel-browsing time.

  • Page 19: Video/Audio Options

    ComproPVR User Interface Change Password Click on the Password button. Enter the old password in the field labeled Old Password. Then enter the new password in the field labeled Password and Confirm. Fine Tuning ComproPVR includes a fine-tuning feature. Select the channel you wish to fine tune and press the button labeled, "Fine Tune."...
  • Page 20 ComproPVR User's Guide Note Please verify all TV settings before using ComproPVR for the first time or if you are experiencing difficulties, such as "No video." Source Select the video source from among TV, S-video, or Composite. Also you can click the button on the control panel to switch video sources.
  • Page 21 ComproPVR User Interface Country/Region Use the pull-down menu to select the country you are in. This allows ComproPVR to use the correct set of frequencies for TV tuning. Video Format Select the proper video format for your area from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 22: Recording Options

    ComproPVR User's Guide image highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. Saturation: Adjusts the color intensity of the image. Press the Default button to reset the sliders to their original positions. Note Pressing the Default button for Video Properties sometimes fixes the situation where you have audio but a blank (black) or off-color video.
  • Page 23 ComproPVR User Interface Note You won’t see this tab when using VideoMate Live. Please see the MPEG Settings below for relevant options. Recorded Programs Folder (Path) Click on the button to set the folder where recorded programs are stored. Check that you have ample disk space to store recorded programs.
  • Page 24 ComproPVR User's Guide You can also use custom settings by following these steps. Format: Choose between MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video encoding formats. For example, select MPEG-1 if you want VCD format or select MPEG-2 if you want SVCD format. Dimension: Select the recording resolution, from 160x120 to 720x480.

  • Page 25: Mpeg Settings (Videomate Live Only)

    ComproPVR User Interface Video Smoothing Enable the video smoothing function during recording. Video smoothing makes the video recording quality smoother but it increases CPU utilization. Noise Removal Remove video "noise" during MPEG encoding. It makes images more clear and clean. This function increases CPU utilization.
  • Page 26 ComproPVR User's Guide Recorded Programs Folder (Path) Click on the button to set the folder where recorded programs are stored. Check that you have ample disk space to store recorded programs. Recording Quality Here you can select the video and audio quality settings of recorded programs.

  • Page 27: Timeshifting Options

    ComproPVR User Interface power and disk space are required to record and playback video programs. Audio Frequencies: Choose between 44.1KHz and 48KHz audio frequencies. Current settings are shown on the right side of dialog box. They will tell you the available recording time using the current settings.
  • Page 28 ComproPVR User's Guide Buffered Time Set the amount of programming that is stored, or “buffered” during Timeshifting. It also shows the total recording time available. Do not set the Buffered Time to consume all free disk space. Buffer file storage location (Path) Choose the folder where the Timeshifting buffer file is stored.

  • Page 29: System Devices Options

    ComproPVR User Interface Quality Quality settings are not available with VideoMate Live. Choose the recording quality used during Timeshifting. Higher quality levels consume more disk space. The appropriate quality setting depends on many factors, including the speed of your PC, the amount of free disk space, and the quality of source material.
  • Page 30 ComproPVR User's Guide Video Device When you use VideoMate Cinema, the video device should be “nVidia WDM Video Capture.” If you are using VideoMate TV PCI Tuner card, the video device should be “VideoMate TV Capture.” If you are using VideoMate Live, the video device should be “VideoMate Live Source.”...
  • Page 31 ComproPVR User Interface If you do not see the appropriate Video and Audio devices, the drivers are not properly installed. Please reinstall these drivers and see the chapter titled, “Troubleshooting.” Audio Device ComproPVR automatically detects the audio input devices available in your system. Here, you must select the appropriate audio input devices for your system.
  • Page 32 Compro Technical Support team. ( support@comprousa.com 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 (15 or 19 digits numbers) on the AV/Tuner Box or PCI TV tuner card.

  • Page 33: Using Compropvr

    Using ComproPVR Using ComproPVR Recording ComproPVR is a digital video recorder. ComproPVR can record full-motion video and audio from your video source and save it to your hard disk. ComproPVR supports MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 encoding, which saves disk space while providing high video quality. To instantly start recording: 1.

  • Page 34: Scheduled Recording

    ComproPVR User's Guide Video File Formats Table Video Audio Typical Screen Bit Rate Bit Rate Disk Format Size (Mbps) (Kbps) Usage NTSC DVD 720*480 3 GB/hr NTSC 352*480 1.7 GB/hr 1/2-DVD NTSC 352*240 1 GB/hr 1/4-DVD NTSC VCD 352*240 MB/hr NTSC SVCD 480*480 1 GB/hr...

  • Page 35: Using Scheduled Recording

    You can repeatedly record any regularly scheduled programming. Relax. Never miss your favorite shows. If your hardware supports Compro Power Up Scheduling, ComproPVR can wake your PC from the Shutdown (ACPI:S5) or Stand by (ACPI:S3) states.
  • Page 36 ComproPVR User's Guide Event Information: Shows details about your recording schedule. Preview: You can choose the recorded schedule and press “Play” button to preview the file. Press “Stop” to stop the preview. Press “Forward” to fast-forward the preview. Press “Backward” to rewind the preview. Scheduled Recording Settings You can see the following after clicking Create.
  • Page 37 Using ComproPVR Event Name: Type the event name. The saved recording file will also use this name. If you leave this field blank, ComproPVR will automatically create the Event Name and file name. The Format button lets you select the file name format. Channel Number: Check this box to add channel numbers to the names of the recording files.
  • Page 38 ComproPVR User's Guide 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 supports Power Up Scheduling.
  • Page 39 Using ComproPVR There are three fields in the Automatic Logon window. User: ComproPVR will detect your current user name automatically. Unless you wish to logon by a different user, there is no need to change it. Password: Type in your password. Domain: ComproPVR will automatically detect your Windows Domain name, if any.
  • Page 40 ComproPVR User's Guide Recording Settings Schedule mode: There are two ways to set the schedule. Recording: At the set time, ComproPVR starts recording the program. Reminder: At the set time, ComproPVR starts showing the program without recording it. Video Source: Select video source from CATV or Antenna.

  • Page 41: Timeshifting

    Using ComproPVR Notes Check your PC system clock for accuracy. The ComproPVR scheduler program must be running (orange circle visible in the system tray). Timeshifting Timeshifting lets you pause, replay, or skip commercials during live TV, without interrupting an ongoing recording session.

  • Page 42: Using Timeshifting

    ComproPVR User's Guide Timeshifting and Playback modes also differ in that Timeshifting lets you pause and replay live TV while Playback only allows you to replay a previously recorded program. Using Timeshifting Press the Timeshifting button and the Time Monitoring bar will appear. (See below.) The Time Monitoring bar informs you of how much of the timeshifting buffer is in use You can also use your mouse to drag the Time Control Shuttle to jump to a specific...

  • Page 43: Channel Surfing

    The keyboard shortcuts Page Up and Page Dn, and the Compro remote control can also be used. Jump directly to the desired channel by using the number pad on your keyboard or remote control.

  • Page 44: Closed Captioning (Usa Only)

    Teletext functions. Availability of specific Teletext features depends on your local TV broadcasters. Browse the Compro Support Web Page Pressing the button will open a browser window and displays the Compro Support web page. Compro technical support web pages are here. http://www.comprousa.com/support...

  • Page 45: Comprofm

    ComproFM ComproFM ComproFM lets you enjoy FM radio programs on your PC, with your VideoMate TV Gold+ card. Listen to music or other programs while you work or browse the Internet. You can also record your favorite programs to MP3, WMA, and WAV formats for later playback on your PC or other MP3 player (purchased separately).
  • Page 46 About window - Shows ComproFM radio version and copyright information Open a browser window and go to the Compro web site. Play - Begin playback of recorded Space Bar program Stop - Stop current action, e.g., recording, playback, Timeshifting.

  • Page 47: Recording

    ComproFM Keyboard ICON Description Shortcut Right Arrow Channel searching / Forward when playing audio files Channel searching / Backward when Left Arrow Key playing audio files Space Bar Pause - Suspend playback Show/Hide number pad Volume Control - Increase or +, - decrease sound intensity Recording...

  • Page 48: Comprofm On-Line Help

    MP3-quality. ComproFM On-Line Help For more details about ComproFM, please see the ComproFM User’s Guide on your Compro software CD or see the ComproFM on-line help. Alternatively, you may download the Guide from our website.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Driver Installation The most common cause of problems with ComproPVR is incorrect installation of the WDM drivers or TV Tuner card drivers. If you have problems watching, recording, or timeshifting live TV, please check the status of the WDM drivers or TV Tuner card drivers with Device Manager.

  • Page 50: Error Code: 0X1000006

    ComproPVR User's Guide VideoMate TV Tuner card If you are using the Compro PCI Tuner card, you should VideoMate TV Capture VideoMate TV Tuner drivers, in the "Sound, video and game controllers" section of Windows Device Manager. If these drivers are not there, uninstalling and reinstalling the VideoMate TV drivers or WDM drivers can help.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting IRQ conflicts occur when other devices, in your computer e.g., network or sound cards, share the same IRQ with your TV tuner card or graphics card. Please try the following to avoid this problem. VideoMate Cinema Please open the Device Manager and choose "View -> Resource by type."...
  • Page 52 ComproPVR User's Guide Then reinstall the WDM drivers and restart ComproPVR. If the problem persists, you should try removing conflicting more devices. These devices are typically other PCI cards. Verify that the graphics card is using an independent IRQ by checking Windows Device Manager.

  • Page 53: Audio Ok / No Video

    Troubleshooting Make sure there is no other device using the same IRQ as VideoMate TV card. If some devices are sharing the same IRQ, remove the other PCI devices and move the TV tuner card to the fourth PCI slot away from the AGP slot, if possible. Then reinstall the TV card drivers.

  • Page 54: No Audio On The Recorded File

    ComproPVR User's Guide 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...

  • Page 55: Recorded File Cannot Be Played

    Troubleshooting Recorded file cannot be played The main reason for this problem usually is the result of installing other CODEC software like Nimo. This kind of software forces applications to use their CODEC for play back. Therefore, the recorded file cannot be played since a different CODEC is being used for playback.

  • Page 56: Contacting Compro Technical Support

    Before you submit an email for support, please check our FAQs at http://www.comprousa.com/support 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 (15 or 19 digits numbers) on the Tuner Box or the PCI card.

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