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This manual tells you how to install and use your VideoMate PCI TV Tuner
Card. For more information on using applications, please see the User's
Guides in the programs, on the CDs, or at our website for the latest manuals
http://www.comprousa.com/download.
About VideoMate PCI TV Tuner Card
VideoMate TV lets you watch and record TV on your PC. It features an analog
TV tuner and FM Tuner (X200 version only). VideoMate TV supports Digital
Video Recording (DVR) functions, scheduled recording at anytime, crystal
video quality, intelligent TV viewing, and Multi-function Remote Control.
Additionally, VideoMate TV also provides a Video capture function so that you
can transfer videos from video devices, such as video cameras, to your PC.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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400 MHz Pentium II or equivalent CPU and 128 MB RAM for watching
TV.
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1.7 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent CPU and 256 MB RAM for DVD
recording.
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Sound card, Available PCI slot
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CD-ROM drive for software installation
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Windows XP, 2000 or above
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50 MB free disk space for basic software installation.
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600 MB (VCD-quality) to 3 GB (DVD-quality) per hour of recorded video.
VideoMate X100/X200
Start Up Guide
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Page 1: Minimum System Requirements
VideoMate X100/X200 Start Up Guide About This Guide This manual tells you how to install and use your VideoMate PCI TV Tuner Card. For more information on using applications, please see the User’s Guides in the programs, on the CDs, or at our website for the latest manuals http://www.comprousa.com/download. -
Page 2: Videomate Pci Tv Tuner Card Contents
VideoMate PCI TV Tuner Card Contents VideoMate PCI TV Wireless Remote Control Manual Tuner card (batteries included) Software CD IR Receiver S-Video to FM Antenna Composite cable (X200 only) VideoMate PCI TV Tuner Card Connectors Item Function Description TV Tuner-In Connect to a TV antenna or TV cable feed. -
Page 3: Remote Control Key Definition And Use
Remote Control Key Definition and Use Please refer to the buttons and their corresponding function listed on the opposite page. - Page 4 ComproFM 2 ComproPVR 2 ComproDVD 2 (X200 only) Number keys Pre-set stations Number keys Mute sound Mute Mute sound Zoom In/Out Minimize/Maximize Zoom In/Out Start/Stop ComproDVD 2 Start/Stop ComproFM 2 (if available) Start/Stop ComproPVR 2 Replay Rewind Rewind Pause or enable Play/Pause during Play/Pause during timeshifting...
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Page 5: Installation
Installation Step 1. Shut down your computer. Remove the computer case cover. Step 2. Insert VideoMate X100/X200 in an available PCI slot. Compro recommends installing the card in the fourth PCI slot from AGP away from the AGP slot. Step 3. Connect the Cable TV or TV antenna cable to the TV Tuner-In connector. -
Page 6: Control Panel
ComproPVR 2 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 7: Channel Surfing
Icon HotKey Description Enable/Disable Always-on-Top function for TV window.(Orange circle on the upper-right corner of the TV window) Sleep function Note: Language select is only available while the program supports it. Watching After installation, just press the PVR/TV button on the remote or double click the ComproPVR icon on the desktop you will be able to watch TV. -
Page 8: Right-Click Mouse Menu
Right-Click Mouse Menu If using mouse to right-click on the TV screen, you can see a menu pop up. There are many useful options for your convenience. Zooming image If you would like to see more details on a certain part of a video image, you can press the mouse right button to drag a zone of the screen. -
Page 9: Scheduled Recording
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. To instantly start recording: Press the Record button . -
Page 10: Remote Shut Down
SLEEP button again. Note This manual only provides basic information for the ComproPVR 2. For more information on using applications, please see the User’s Guides in the programs, on the CDs, or at Compro website for the latest manuals. - Page 11 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 This section provides basic information for ComproDVD. For more details, please check the help file of ComproDVD or the manual in the installation CD. Control Panel The following describe the ComproDVD control panel functions, and tips for using ComproDVD.
- Page 12 ComproFM 2 (X200 only) Introduction ComproFM lets you enjoy FM radio programs on your PC. Listen to music or other programs while you work or browse the Internet. Note The hardware needs to have FM tuner in order to use ComproFM. This section provides basic information for ComproFM.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
"Compro VideoMate X series AVStream Crossbar" "Compro VideoMate X series Tuner" "Compro VideoMate X series Video Capture " If these drivers are not there, uninstalling and reinstalling the VideoMate TV drivers can help. Use the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet to uninstall the drivers. -
Page 14: Audio Ok / No Video
your computer share the same IRQ with your TV tuner card. Use Device Manager to detect IRQ conflicts. In Device Manager, choose "View->Resource by type" and click on the "+" besides Interrupt request (IRQ). You should see the following. For best performance, no device should share an IRQ with the VideoMate TV card. -
Page 15: Video Ok / No Audio
Video OK / No Audio Make sure you choose “VideoMate X series Audio Capture” to be the Audio device in the System Device in Settings of ComproPVR. Also check that the sound is not muted or volume is not too low in the Windows Volume Control dialog. -
Page 16: Contacting Compro Technical Support
Copyright © 2001-2005. 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.