Avermedia AVerTV 6 User manual

AVerTV 6
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 6 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 Programs.................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Programs .................................................................................................... 7
3.2.3 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs ...................................................................................... 8
3.3 Introducing the User Interface ............................................................................................. 10
3.4 The Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 11
3.5 Remote Control (Optional).................................................................................................. 13
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) (RM-HR)........................................................................... 13
3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) (RM-FP)............................................................................ 14
3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) (RM-JC)............................................................................ 16
3.5.4 Remote Control Buttons (Model 4) (RM-JX)............................................................................ 18
3.5.5 Remote Control Buttons (Model 5) (RM-KS) ........................................................................... 20
3.5.6 Remote Control Buttons (Model 6) (RM-KV) .......................................................................... 21
3.6 Changing TV Monitor Resolution ....................................................................................... 23
3.7 Resizing the TV Monitor Window ...................................................................................... 23
3.8 Changing Display Aspect Ratio........................................................................................... 23
3.9 Always on Top..................................................................................................................... 23
3.10 Setting Windows®Power Options....................................................................................... 24
3.11 Setting Time for Turning on the Application ...................................................................... 25
3.12 Minimize the Application .................................................................................................... 26
3.13 Changing Video Renderer ................................................................................................... 26
3.14 Setting Live TV as Desktop Wallpaper ............................................................................... 27
Chapter 4 TV....................................................................................28
4.1 Analog TV ........................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Scanning Channels .................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ................................................................................ 30
4.1.3 Customize Video Recording Settings........................................................................................ 30

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4.1.4 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality .................................................................................... 34
4.1.5 Enhancing the Video Quality.....................................................................................................35
4.2 Digital Satellite TV.............................................................................................................. 36
4.2.1 Scanning channels (Importing a Frequency Table) ................................................................... 36
4.2.2 Scanning channels (Adding Frequencies Manually) ................................................................. 40
4.2.3 Editing or Removing Frequencies ............................................................................................. 41
4.2.4 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ................................................................................ 41
4.3 Digital TV............................................................................................................................ 42
4.3.1 Scanning Channels .................................................................................................................... 42
4.3.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ................................................................................ 44
4.3.3 Customize Video Recording Settings........................................................................................ 45
4.3.4 Using the EPG Function ............................................................................................................ 49
4.3.5 Fine Tuning Color and Display Quality .................................................................................... 49
4.3.6 Enabling the Subtitle Function ..................................................................................................50
4.4 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups................................................................................. 51
4.5 Selecting a TV/ Digital Radio Channel ............................................................................... 52
4.6 Adding and Deleting Program Grouping List...................................................................... 53
4.7 Adjusting Volume................................................................................................................54
4.8 Specifying a Channel Name or Description ........................................................................ 54
4.9 Modifying a Program List Name ......................................................................................... 54
4.10 Removing Unwanted Channels ........................................................................................... 55
4.11 Using the OverScan Function.............................................................................................. 55
4.12 16-Channel Preview............................................................................................................. 56
4.13 Changing the OSD Attributes.............................................................................................. 57
4.14 Changing Signal Source ...................................................................................................... 58
4.15 Sound Controlling (Optional) .............................................................................................. 59
Chapter 5 AM/FM Radio .................................................................60
5.1 AM/FM Radio Controls....................................................................................................... 60
5.2 How to Auto Scan AM/FM Radio Channels ....................................................................... 61
5.3 Manually Scanning Specific AM/FM Channels.................................................................. 61
5.4 Selecting a Channel .............................................................................................................62
5.5 Skipping Unwanted Channels.............................................................................................. 62
5.6 Adding a Radio Frequency .................................................................................................. 62

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5.7 Modifying a Channel Name................................................................................................. 62
5.8 Adding and Deleting Channel Groups................................................................................. 63
5.9 Customizing Audio Recording Settings .............................................................................. 63
Chapter 6 TimeShift........................................................................65
6.1 TimeShift Controls ..............................................................................................................65
6.2 Customizing TimeShift Recording Settings ........................................................................ 66
6.3 Customizing TimeShift Video Quality Settings (Analog TV only) .................................... 66
6.4 Using the TimeShift Function ............................................................................................. 67
Chapter 7 PVR.................................................................................68
7.1 PVR Controls....................................................................................................................... 68
7.2 Recording Settings............................................................................................................... 69
7.3 Using the Recording Function ............................................................................................. 69
7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs........................................................................................... 69
7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display ................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 8 Image Capture ...............................................................71
8.1 Before Capturing ................................................................................................................. 71
8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image ............................................................................................. 71
8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture....................................................................................... 73
Chapter 9 Teletext / MHEG-5..........................................................74
9.1 MHEG-5 Support (UK Digital Teletext Service) ................................................................ 74
9.2 Teletext ................................................................................................................................ 75
9.2.1 Customize the Display Mode..................................................................................................... 75
9.2.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 76
9.2.3 Toolbar Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 77
9.2.4 LED Lamp ................................................................................................................................. 77
9.2.5 Using Teletext ........................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 10 Scheduler......................................................................80
10.1 Schedule Management......................................................................................................... 80
10.2 Adding Schedules ................................................................................................................81
Chapter 11 Hot Keys........................................................................83
Chapter 12 Customer Service.........................................................84
Appendix ............................................................................................85
Satellite Internet Access (for Windows XP only)........................................................... 85

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Universal DVB Plug-in (for Microsoft / Vista MCE only) ........................................... 87
Video Gaming Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only)......................... 88
Video Quality Enhancement Plug-in (for Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 MCE only) . 89
Common Interface for Conditional Access (optional) ................................................... 91

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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
AM/FM Radio ;Support (FM Radio only) ☐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
Others ;Teletext ;MHEG-5 (UK only)
;EPG ;iEPG (USA only)
;Closed Caption (USA only) ;Digital Subtitle
☐CI/CA
Reference
Chapter
;Chapter 1
;Chapter 2
;Chapter 3 (;3.1 -3.2.2 ;3.3 – 3.4 ;3.5.5 ;3.6 - 3.14)
;Chapter 4 (;4.1 ;4.3 - 4.14)
;Chapter 5
;Chapter 6
;Chapter 7
;Chapter 8

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;Chapter 9
;Chapter 10
;Chapter 11
;Chapter 12
Appendix ☐Satellite Internet Access (for Windows XP only)
☐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)
☐Common Interface for Conditional Access (optional)

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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 6
Application
The AVerTV 6 application allows you to watch TV, listen to the radio, record programs,
and capture still images 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 in 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.
AVerQuick

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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).
3.2.1 Scanning for Analog Programs
1. Select Analog TV (or Programs) 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.
a.First, select an available AVerMedia device in the left pane.
b.From the Country/Region drop-down list, select your country or region.
c.Click Apply to save the settings.
(This picture is only for reference.)
2. On this page, choose the TV option to search only for air channels or select CATV to
scan for cable channels.
3. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
4. Click Program Scan for searching for available channels/programs in your area.

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5. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to
save the scanned channels.
6. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
Note: After Media Center Edition scan, you may not be able to lock channels with
AVerTV 6. Please restart the computer to make it function normally.

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3.2.2 Scanning for Digital Programs
1. Select Digital TV (or Programs) on the left pane of the Setup dialog box.
2. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name
and click OK.
3. Click Program Scan for searching for available channels/programs in your area.
4. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to
save the scanned channels.
5. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
Note:
1. This can only supports DVB-T Radio Broadcasts, not the Digital Audio Broadcast
system.
2. When scanning digital signals and if your country broadcasts logical channel data, the
scanned channel will be allocated based on the assigned logical channel number.

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3.2.3 Scanning for Digital Satellite Programs
1. Select Digital TV on the left pane of the Setup dialog box.
(This picture is only for reference.)
2. Choose the switch type that is used by your satellite system.
3. From the Satellite drop-down list under Input 1, choose the correct satellite. If you
cannot find the satellite you want but the input port DOES receive satellite signals,
choose Custom…. Otherwise, choose None.
4. Click Edit to configure the satellite information.
5. In the Satellite Information dialog box, type in the satellite’s name in the Satellite box.
(This picture is only for reference.)
6. Specify the frequencies that you want to scan for available satellite programs.
There are two ways to do this:

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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.
7. Click OK to exit the Satellite Information dialog box.
8. From the LNB drop-down list, choose the appropriate setting.
•None: If you do not use any LNB device, choose this option.
•Universal Ku Band LNB or C Band LNB: Choose this option if your LNB device
is this type.
•Custom: When you choose this option, click Edit to configure your own LNB
information, such as specifying an LNB name, its frequency type, input range, etc.
For related data, refer to the documentation that comes with your LNB device.
9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 if you need to configure Input 2, Input 3, etc. Then click Apply
to save the settings.
10. Select Programs under the Digital TV icon on the left pane, and click Program Scan
to start the scanning process.
11. Click Apply to save the scanning results.
Note: After Media Center Edition scan, you may not be able to lock channels with
AVerTV 6. Please restart the computer to make it function normally.

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3.3 Introducing the User Interface
The TV monitor allows you to watch live TV or video.
1 Panel On / Off 8 Channel Up/Down
2 Playback Seek Slider 9 Resize Window
3 Play / Pause 10 Show / Hide Video Frame
4 Stop 11 Minimize
5 TimeShift 12 Full Screen
6 Record 13 Exit
7 Volume
The Control Panel provides button controls for selecting channels, adjusting volume,
capturing images, and more. It has a panel display that shows the current channel number
and channel name.
To display or hide the Control Panel, click the button located in the lower left
corner of the TV Monitor.

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3.4 The Control Panel
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
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18
19
20
21
22
2324
2526
27
28
29
30
31
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(This picture is only for reference.)
The table below describes functions of the buttons on the Control Panel.
BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Signal Status /
Enable or disable Repeat
Play
TV/Radio mode: Display the current signal status.
Playback mode: Right click and enable the Repeat function. The
system will continuously playback the files in the playlist.
2 Signal Strength Display signal strength.
3 Backward Move backwards in intervals.
4 Channel Loop Return to previously accessed channel.
5 16-Channel Preview Display 16 consecutive TV channels on the TV Monitor
window.
6 Channel Up/ Down Go to the next upper or lower active channel.
7 Mute Turn off the sound.
8 Setup Allows you to:
* Scan channels.
* Set the Windows power options.
* Configure snapshot settings.
* Customize recording settings.
* Customize the TimeShift function.
9 Teletext View Teletext/MHEG-5/Closed Caption information
10 EPG View EPG information.
11 Snapshot Capture a single image or a sequence of images.
12 Forward Skip forward in intervals.
13 Always on Top Make the TV monitor float over the top of other program
windows.
14 Full Screen Show TV/Video programs in full screen.
15 Program List Display the program list.
16 Audio Mode Switch between available audio modes.
17 Schedule Display Schedule dialog box.
18 Play List Create a playlist of video files to playback.

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19 Show/ Hide Numeric
Panel
Toggle between displaying or hiding the Numeric Panel.
20 Radio Source Switch to radio mode. (AM/FM or Digital Radio)
21 Change Video Source Switch between available video sources.
22 Record Record the current program.
23 TimeShift / Pause Performs background recording of the live program. This
function lets you view the recorded parts, while at the same
time, recording is in progress. / Freeze the TimeShift
temporarily.
24 Next File Play the next file in the playlist.
25 Previous File Play the previous file in the playlist.
26 Stop Stop the playback, recording, TimeShift, etc.
27 Play / Pause Play back recorded video files. / Freeze the playback
temporarily.
28 Volume Control Drag your mouse up/down to increase/decrease the volume
level.
29 Help View User’s Manual.
30 Numeric Buttons Select channels/programs.
31 Playback Seek Drag the slider tab to move to any part of the recorded TV
program.

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3.5 Remote Control (Optional)
After installing drivers and applications, you can use remote control to turn on/off the
programs, select channels, adjust volume and so on.
(The remote control can only be used on AVerMedia AVerTV 6 application.)
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 at the lower right corner of the screen, choose
“Setting”, “Remote control” tab and select check boxes next to the device
name. Please check your supported remote control model before activating this
function.
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) (RM-HR)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Button Description
1. Power Turn on/off the application
2. VOL +/- Volume up/down.
3. Source Switch between available signal sources.
4. Numeric Buttons Select a TV channel.
5. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
6. CH ▲/▼Go up or down to the next active channel.
7. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.

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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 16-Channel preview mode, use↑↓← →to highlight the
intended channel.
3. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
4. 16-CH PREV 16-Channel Preview.
5. VOL▲/▼Volume up/down.
6. FULL SCREEN Display TV in full screen.
7. AUDIO Switch between available audio modes.
8. ►(Play) Play the last recorded or played file.
9. ■(Stop) - End the Playback or recording.
-End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or Radio
mode.
10. (Forward) - Advance the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
11. SLEEP -Go to the next file in the playlist.
-Set the time to put your computer in Stand By or Hibernate
mode.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
12. MENU Display or hide the Control Panel.
13. EPG Launch the Electronic Programme Guide.
14. WAKE UP
-Go to the previous file in the playlist.
-Set the time to bring your computer out of Stand By or Hibernate
mode.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.
15. TELETEXT View Teletext/MHEG-5/ Closed Caption information.
16. TIMESHIFT
/PAUSE -Freeze the playback.
-Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
17. (Rewind) -Rewind the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according
to this button.

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18. ●(Record) Switch to PVR mode and record the current program or video into
your hard drive.
19. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
20. CH ▲/▼Go up or down to the next active channel.
21. SNAPSHOT Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
22. DISPLAY Display information.
23. Source Switch between available signal sources.