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- Page 1 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Compro Technology, Inc. www.comprousa.com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2001-2004. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Channel Options............ 12 Video/Audio Options..........17 Recording Options..........19 Timeshifting Options..........24 User Interface............26 System Devices Options ........29 4 Using ComproPVR 2 ..........31 Watching ..............31 Recording..............34 Playback..............34 Scheduled Recording..........35 Timeshifting..............41 Still Image Capture............. 42 Straight-to-Disc ............ - Page 4 Why can’t I choose MPEG-4 for recording? ..57 Why are images scrambled during recording？ ..58 No response to the Settings button? ..... 58 No Straight-to-Disc button? ........59 TV is not clear? ............. 59 Contacting Compro Technical Support ....59...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction ComproPVR is a complete digital entertainment solution for your PC. Watch and record 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. -
Page 6: Key Features
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Key Features Watch and record TV programs. Supports up to 158 TV channels. View all available TV programming. Never miss a second with Timeshifting. Powerful and easy to use schedule recording functioning. Capture video from analog video sources and encode them to digital MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 formats. -
Page 7: Installation
Introduction Support for plug-in CODECs. Auto tune for best picture quality frequencies. Parental control to lock out selected channels. Note ComproPVR cannot duplicate VHS tapes and DVDs protected by Macrovision™ technology. Installation Usually, ComproPVR is automatically installed upon inserting the installation CD into your CD drive. You can also manually install it by inserting the installation CD. - Page 8 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Video Device If you are using the VideoMate TV PCI Tuner card, the video device should be “VideoMate TV Capture.” 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.
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Page 9: Remote Control
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. - Page 10 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide...
- Page 11 Remote Control ComproPVR ComproFM ComproDVD Number keys Pre-set stations Number keys Mute sound Mute Mute sound Zoom In/Out Minimize/Maximize Zoom In/Out Start/Stop ComproDVD (if available) Start/Stop ComproFM (if available) Start/Stop ComproPVR Replay Rewind Rewind Pause or enable Play/Pause during Play/Pause during timeshifting playback playback...
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Page 13: User Interface
User Interface 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 2 User's Guide Keyboard or Icon Mouse Description Shortcut Enable/Disable Always-on-Top function for TV window.(Oregon circle on the upper-right corner of the TV window) Ctrl-X Exit ComproPVR Z or ESC Maximize or return to window mode Minimize ComproPVR Online Help System - Open HTML help file...
- Page 15 User Interface Keyboard or Icon Description Mouse Shortcut Schedule – Open window for scheduling recordings, or reminders for program times Electronic Programs Guide Enable Closed Captioning or Teletext (if available) Options – Open ComproPVR options window Channel lists Activate Timeshifting mode Still Capture –...
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Page 16: Configuration
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Configuration Click on the Options button to open the Options dialog box. Channel Options... - Page 17 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. You can rescan the channels at any time by pressing the Autoscan button.
- Page 18 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Step3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for any other channels you wish to rename. Step4. Click OK to confirm your modifications. Note If you enable the checkbox of “Clear Description field while Autoscan,” then the text in the field will be erased while Autoscan.
- Page 19 User Interface Step2. Click on the Password button and enter the new password in the fields labeled Password and Confirm. Step3. If you have previously set a password, you must also enter the old password in the appropriate field. Step4. Click on the OK button. Change Password Click on the Password button.
- Page 20 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Select the channel you wish to add to “my favorite” and press the proper arrow button. You may double-click on the channel to move it as well. In addition, adjusts the channel order by using the proper arrow button.
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Page 21: Video/Audio Options
User Interface Video/Audio Options Source Select the video source from among TV, S-Video, or Composite. 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. - Page 22 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Video Format Select the proper video format for your area from the drop-down menu. The options available depend on the standards supported by the TV tuner in your system. Video Properties Sliders Use the sliders in this area to adjust: Brightness: Adjusts the amount of white in the image.
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Page 23: Recording Options
User Interface Recording Options Path (Recorded Programs Folder) 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 2 User's Guide Quality Here you can select the video and audio quality settings of recorded programs. ComproPVR includes useful quality presets, from VCD to DVD-quality. You can also use custom settings by following these steps. Note Custom settings may not be compatible with standard formats.
- Page 25 MPEG-4 and DiVX CODECs. In addition to the CODEC supplied by Compro, ComproPVR can use third-party CODECs that are already installed on your system. Select “Use Custom Encoder” in other to use third-party CODECs.
- Page 26 MPEG-4 CODECs from http://www.divx.com/ After installing the CODEC software, you will see the MPEG-4 format appear in the field of recording quality. Compro does not guarantee compatibility or performance with third-party CODECs. Performance You can choose the encoder performance here. The better you choose, the picture quality will be better.
- Page 27 User Interface File Split Size Checking this box will enable the automatic splitting of the recording file to the size at your choice. This is useful for burning recording files to CD or DVD. Hardware Scaling Enable the hardware scaling function during recording. It is recommended to turn this on.
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Page 28: Timeshifting Options
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Timeshifting Options 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. - Page 29 User Interface Path (Buffer file storage location) Choose the folder where the Timeshifting buffer file is stored. Choose a folder in a disk partition with ample free disk space. See the video format table for estimates of the amount of disk space needed. Quality Choose the recording quality used during Timeshifting.
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Page 30: User Interface
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide User Interface Path (Snapshot file storage location) Choose the folder where the snapshot pictures are stored. Choose a folder in a disk partition with ample free disk space. See the video format table for estimates of... - Page 31 User Interface File Type (Snapshot file type) Choose the snapshot file type. There are BMP and JPEG format available. If you choose JPEG format, you can also adjust the JPEG Compression Quality on the bar on the right side. Channel Surfing Choose the number of channel surfing.
- Page 32 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide the TV picture. ComproPVR, on the other hand, can show you the entire picture, including the "green line." OSD (On-Screen Display) When you select the checkbox next to enable OSD, channel information such as channel numbers, channel names, and audio quality will be displayed as you switch channels.
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Page 33: System Devices Options
User Interface System Devices Options Video Device If you are using VideoMate TV PCI Tuner card, the video device should be “VideoMate TV Capture.” 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 34 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Note You must select the proper Video and Audio devices for correct operation. 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.”...
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Page 35: Using Compropvr 2
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 36 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Channel Surfing While watching TV, the channel surfing feature displays a 4x4 grid of channel images to give you an overview of available programming. To start the channel surfing feature, press the Channel Surfing button on the ComproPVR control panel.
- Page 37 Using ComproPVR 2 Right-Click Mouse Menu If using mouse to right-click on the TV screen, you can see the menu below. There are many useful options for your convenience. Zooming image If you would like to see more details on the part of a video image, you can press the mouse right button to drag a zone of the screen.
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Page 38: Recording
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide 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, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 encoding, which saves disk space while providing high video quality. -
Page 39: Scheduled Recording
Using ComproPVR 2 Scheduled Recording ComproPVR can be scheduled to record a TV 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. - Page 40 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Delete: Delete an existing recording event. OK: Exit the schedule list. 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.
- Page 41 Check that you have ample disk space to store recorded programs. Power Up Scheduling feature If your hardware supports Compro Power Up Scheduling, ComproPVR can wake your PC from the Shutdown state. Enable automatic power function: Check this box if you wish to use Power Up Scheduling function, i.e.,...
- Page 42 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Power Up will start your computer 5 minutes in advance of the scheduled time. If you set the 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.
- Page 43 Using ComproPVR 2 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. In most home PCs, this field will be blank and need not be changed.
- Page 44 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Recording Settings Schedule mode: There are three 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. Turn On Computer: At the set time, ComproPVR starts computer without doing anything else.
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Page 45: Timeshifting
Using ComproPVR 2 Timeshifting Timeshifting lets you pause, replay, or skip commercials during live TV, without interrupting an ongoing recording session. Timeshifting gives you absolute control over how you watch television, like never before. For example, you watch your favorite sporting event, pause the live action and help yourself to an ice-cold beverage from the fridge. -
Page 46: Still Image Capture
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Still Image Capture Click on the capture icon on the control panel or hit the "Space Bar" of the keyboard shortcut to capture an image of the display window. You can see the screen capture dialog as below. -
Page 47: Straight-To-Disc
Using ComproPVR 2 Straight-to-Disc Click on the icon on the control panel. You can see the straight-to-disc dialog as below. Format: Choose the recording format you like. Device: Choose the CD-R or DVD-R device here. Erase Disk: If the disc is re-writable and not empty, you need to erase it first. -
Page 48: Closed Captioning (Usa Only)
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Note Straight-to-Disc is only available with certain models. Please check the side of the product box to confirm if this model supports this feature. This feature is only available on Windows XP and 2000. You need to install the bundled Ulead DVD MovieFactory software in order to have this feature. -
Page 49: Comprofm 2
ComproFM 2 ComproFM 2 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. -
Page 50: Key Features
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Key Features Listen to and record live FM programs. Powerful and easy to use scheduled recording function. Easy-to-use, familiar user interface. Deluxe, ergonomic, multi-function IR remote control. Capture audio and encode to WAV, WMA or MP3 formats. - Page 51 ComproFM 2 Keyboard ICON Description Shortcut Station searching / Forward when Right Arrow playing audio files Station searching / Backward when Left Arrow playing audio files Space Bar Pause - Suspend playback Stop - Stop current action, e.g., recording, playback, Timeshifting. Play - Begin playback of recorded Space Bar program...
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Page 52: Listening
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide 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 and Station Up... -
Page 53: Comprodvd 2
ComproDVD 2 ComproDVD 2 Introduction Stability, simplicity, and superiority. ComproDVD epitomizes these traits to the maximum and gives users all they wish for in a DVD player. Note The model needs bundled with ComproDVD in order to use ComproDVD. This section provides basic information for ComproDVD. For more details, please check the help file of ComproDVD or the manual in the installation CD. -
Page 54: Main Features
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Main Features Deluxe, ergonomic, multi-function IR remote control. Supports full resolution video playback at 720x480 for NTSC and 720x576 for PAL. Correct aspect ratio and deinterlaced video frame capturing. Supports DVD (MPEG-2), DVD VR, VCD (MPEG-1), SVCD, cDVD, cdDVD, miniDVD formats and DVD files on hard disk drive (HDD) playback. -
Page 55: Control Panel
ComproDVD 2 Control Panel Keyboard Description Icon Online Help System Ctrl + N Minimize ComproDVD Maximize or return to window mode Ctrl-X Exit ComproDVD Ctrl-M Mute Ctrl + E Eject / Insert CD or DVD Select media sources Options Menu Snapshot Title / Chapter repeat Move to bookmark... - Page 56 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Keyboard Description Icon Enter Play Stop Space Pause Step forward Step backward Next chapter Last chapter Shuttle search controls (2 to 32 times speed forward or backward) + / - Volume Control Show/Hide keypad Main menu...
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
TV, please check the status of TV Tuner card drivers with Device Manager. 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"... -
Page 58: Error Code: 0X1000006
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Error Code: 0x1000006 This error code generally indicates a driver installation problem. Please uninstall and reinstall the drivers. Follow the steps described above. If the problem persists, your problem could also be the result of an IRQ conflict. IRQ conflicts happen when other devices, e.g., network card or sound card, in your... -
Page 59: Audio Ok / No Video
Troubleshooting usually solves the problem. If the problem persists, you should move the PCI TV Tuner card to another PCI slot. After you are able to successfully use ComproPVR, install the other PCI devices one at a time. Restart your system and test ComproPVR after installing each card. -
Page 60: Why Can't I Record
ComproPVR 2 User's Guide Why can’t I record? ComproPVR needs to use components of Ulead PhotoExplore 8.0. If your computer doesn’t have PhotoExplore, ComproPVR will fail to record. Please reinstall Ulead PhotoExplore 8.0 from installation CD. No audio in the recorded file. What's wrong? -
Page 61: The Recorded File From Vcr Has No Sound
Troubleshooting The recorded file from VCR has no sound? Please plug VCR Composite cable (yellow) into TV card yellow connector. Composite Audio needs to connect to the Audio-In port of TV card. You need to buy a converter (see below) to transfer Composite Audio cable (red one and white one) into stereo. -
Page 62: Why Are Images Scrambled During Recording
After you install the CODEC software, you will see the MPEG-4 format appear in the field of recording quality. Note Compro does not guarantee compatibility or performance with third-party CODECs. Why are images scrambled during recording？ Please update the video and sound card drivers from vendors’... -
Page 63: No Straight-To-Disc Button
FAQs on our web site. 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... - Page 64 ComproPVR 2 User's Guide numbers) on the PCI card. Please use the form from below.http://comprousa.com/support/form.htm Note Providing the product serial number is crucial to verifying exactly which product you are experiencing difficulty with.