AVer AVerTV 6.3 User manual

AVerTV 6.3
User Manual English
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Device Introduction ......................................................................................1
Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction..................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application ...........................................................4
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 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...................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Introducing the User Interface .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 The Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 13
3.5 Remote Control................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) (RM-HR).......................................................................................... 15
3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) (RM-FP)........................................................................................... 16
3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) (RM-JC) ........................................................................................... 18
3.5.4 Remote Control Buttons (Model 4) (RM-JX)........................................................................................... 20
3.5.5 Remote Control Buttons (Model 5) (RM-KS) .......................................................................................... 21
3.5.6 Remote Control Buttons (Model 6) (RM-KV).......................................................................................... 22
3.6 Resizing the TV Monitor Window ................................................................................................................... 25
3.7 Always on Top.................................................................................................................................................. 25
3.8 Setting Windows®Power Options .................................................................................................................... 25
3.9 Minimize the Application ................................................................................................................................. 27
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................... 28
3.11 Customize the Remote Control Source Button ................................................................................................. 29
3.12 Customize Definitions of the Mouse ................................................................................................................ 30
3.13 Customize Definitions of the Keyboard (Hot Keys)......................................................................................... 30
3.14 Changing the OSD Attributes ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.15 Configurations Import and Export.................................................................................................................... 32
3.16 Graphic Equalizing ........................................................................................................................................... 33
3.17 System Settings................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.18 Customize Sound Card Settings (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 34
3.19 Changing Renderer and Decoder (Optional) .................................................................................................... 36
3.20 Setting Live TV as Desktop Wallpaper ............................................................................................................ 37
Chapter 4 TV .................................................................................................................38

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4.1 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 ............................................................................................................... 48
4.2 Digital Satellite TV........................................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.1 Scanning channels (Importing a Frequency Table)................................................................................... 50
4.2.2 Scanning channels (Adding Frequencies Manually).................................................................................54
4.2.3 Editing or Removing Frequencies............................................................................................................. 55
4.2.4 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ............................................................................................... 55
4.3 Digital TV......................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.3.1 Scanning Channels.................................................................................................................................... 56
4.3.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ............................................................................................... 57
4.3.3 Customize Video Record Settings ............................................................................................................ 59
4.3.4 Using the EPG Function ........................................................................................................................... 61
4.3.5 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ............................................................................................................. 63
4.3.6 Enabling Subtitle Function ....................................................................................................................... 63
4.4 Adding and Deleting Program Lists ................................................................................................................. 64
4.5 Selecting a TV/Radio Channel.......................................................................................................................... 66
4.6 Creating Channel Groups.................................................................................................................................. 66
4.7 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 67
4.8 Specifying A Channel Name or Description..................................................................................................... 68
4.9 Modifying A Program List Name ..................................................................................................................... 69
4.10 Removing Unwanted Channels......................................................................................................................... 70
4.11 Using the OverScan Function ........................................................................................................................... 71
4.12 Using Magic Video Effect (Playback and Preview Only) ................................................................................ 73
4.13 Multi-Channel Preview..................................................................................................................................... 74
4.14 Changing Signal Source.................................................................................................................................... 77
4.15 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 77
4.16 Color Adjustment (Optional) ............................................................................................................................ 78
Chapter 5 FM Radio......................................................................................................79

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5.1 FM Radio Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 79
5.2 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels............................................................................................................ 80
5.3 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels....................................................................................................... 81
5.4 Selecting a Channel .......................................................................................................................................... 82
5.5 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 82
5.6 Skipping Unwanted Channels........................................................................................................................... 83
5.7 Adding a Radio Frequency ............................................................................................................................... 83
5.8 Assigning a Radio Frequency ........................................................................................................................... 84
5.9 Modifying a Radio Name ................................................................................................................................. 85
5.10 Adding and Deleting Program Lists ................................................................................................................. 85
5.11 Creating Channel Groups.................................................................................................................................. 85
5.12 Customize Audio Recording Settings............................................................................................................... 86
5.13 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 87
5.14 Viewing RDS Information (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 88
Chapter 6 TimeShift......................................................................................................89
6.1 TimeShift Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 89
6.2 Customizing TimeShift Settings....................................................................................................................... 89
6.3 Using the TimeShift Function........................................................................................................................... 91
Chapter 7 PVR ..............................................................................................................92
7.1 PVR Controls.................................................................................................................................................... 92
7.2 Recording Settings............................................................................................................................................ 93
7.3 Using the Recording Function .......................................................................................................................... 93
7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs........................................................................................................................ 93
7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display................................................................................................................................. 95
Chapter 8 Image Capture.............................................................................................96
8.1 Before Capturing .............................................................................................................................................. 96
8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image........................................................................................................................... 96
8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture.................................................................................................................... 98
Chapter 9 Teletext (PAL/SECAM only)......................................................................100
9.1 Customize the Display Mode.......................................................................................................................... 100
9.2 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 101
9.3 Toolbar Buttons .............................................................................................................................................. 102
9.4 LED Lamp ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
9.5 Using Teletext................................................................................................................................................. 102

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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
Satellite Internet Access (for Windows XP only) ..................................................................................... 116
Universal DVB Plug-in (for Microsoft / Vista MCE only) ...................................................................... 118
Video Gaming Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only)........................................................... 119
Video Quality Enhancement Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only) ..................................... 120

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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. H830
TV System ;Digital TV (;DVB-T ☐ATSC ☐DVB-S)
;Analog TV (;NTSC ;PAL ;SECAM)
Audio Mode ;Stereo ;Mono ;SAP
FM Radio ;Support ☐Not Support
Remote Control ;Support
☐Model 1 (RM-HR)
☐Model 2 (RM-FP)
☐Model 3 (RM-JC)
☐Model 4 (RM-JX)
;Model 5 (RM-KS)
☐Model 6 (RM-KV)
☐Not Support
External Signal
Source
;S-Video ;Composite
☐Not Support
Others ;Teletext ;MHEG-5 (UK only)
;EPG ;iEPG (USA only) ;Analog EPG import
;Closed Caption (USA only) ;Digital Subtitle

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Reference Chapter ;Chapter 1
;Chapter 2
;Chapter 3 (;3.1 ;3.2.1 ;3.3 - 3.4 ;3.5.5 ;3.6 - 3.20)
;Chapter 4 (;4.1 ;4.3 –4.14)
;Chapter 5 (;5.1 –5.13)
;Chapter 6
;Chapter 7
;Chapter 8
;Chapter 9
;Chapter 10
;Chapter 11
Appendix ;Hot Keys
;Editing EPG Import Files
☐Satellite Internet Access
☐Universal DVB Plug-in (for Microsoft XP / Vista MCE only)
;Video Gaming Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only)
;Video Quality Enhancement Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows
7 MCE only)
Note DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

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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. This means you can return and watch from
the part of the program where you left off.
To enjoy high quality TV or radio programs, AVerMedia®product is your best choice.
Please be noted that the functions or the remote control mentioned in this manual may vary depending
on the product you purchase and the area you live.

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Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application
The AVerTV 6 application allows you to watch TV or video, and record still or motion video
on your PC while you work on your computer.
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application
Run the AVerTV 6 application from the Programs menu.
To run the application, click Start, point to Programs,choose AVerMedia, AVerTV 6,and
then click AVerTV 6. Another way is to double-click the AVerTV 6 program icon “ ”on
the desktop. Or, you can double-click the AVerQuick launcher located at the lower right
corner of the screen.
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
“Setting”, and select the preferred application in the “Application” tab.
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3.2 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. When the Setup dialog
box appear, simply choose the country Russia and the location—Moscow or St. Petersburg—
from the drop-down list. Then you are able to watch the programs without scanning channels.
However, if the location you choose is Others, you still need to scan for channels. (For
details, please refer to the section Scanning Channels).
(This picture is only for reference)
3.2.1 Scanning for Analog / Digital Programs
1. Choose your desired signal input (Digital TV, Analog TV or FM Radio) on the left pane
of the Setup dialog box.
Note: Before choosing the signal input, please make sure that your country/region is correct. For
more information, please refer to “Scanning Channels” in Chapter 4.
2. Then you need to select the TV option to search for air channels, or select CATV to scan
for cable channels if your choice is “Analog TV” in step 1.