Avermedia AVerTV 6.2 User manual

AVerTV 6.2
User Manual English
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Inc.
AP-6.2
200711

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Device Introduction ......................................................................................1
Chapter 2 AVerTV 6 Introduction..................................................................................2
Chapter 3 Introducing the AVerTV Application ...........................................................3
3.1 Launching the AVerTV 6 Application................................................................................................................ 3
3.2 Running the AVerTV 6 application for the first time ......................................................................................... 3
3.3 Introducing the User Interface ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.4 The Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Remote Control................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1) ............................................................................................................ 8
3.5.2 Remote Control Buttons (Model 2) ............................................................................................................ 9
3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3) .......................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Resizing the TV Monitor Window ................................................................................................................... 13
3.7 Always on Top.................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.8 Setting Windows®Power Options .................................................................................................................... 14
3.9 Minimize the Application ................................................................................................................................. 16
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................... 16
3.11 Customize the Remote Control Source Button ................................................................................................. 17
3.12 Changing the OSD Attributes ........................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 TV .................................................................................................................20
4.1 Analog TV ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.1 Scanning Channels.................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ............................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 Customize Video record settings .............................................................................................................. 22
4.1.4 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ............................................................................................................. 25
4.1.5 Enhancing the Video Quality.................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.6 Using the De-interlace Function ............................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Digital TV......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Scanning Channels.................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Scanning Channels (For Advanced Users) ............................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Customize Video record settings .............................................................................................................. 29
4.2.4 Using the EPG Function ........................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.5 Fine Tuning Color of the Display ............................................................................................................. 31

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4.2.6 Enabling Subtitle Function ....................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 Adding and Deleting Program Lists ................................................................................................................. 33
4.4 Selecting a TV/Radio Channel.......................................................................................................................... 34
4.5 Creating Channel Groups.................................................................................................................................. 34
4.6 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 35
4.7 Specifying a Channel Name or Description...................................................................................................... 36
4.8 Modifying a program list name......................................................................................................................... 37
4.9 Removing Unwanted Channels......................................................................................................................... 38
4.10 Using the OverScan Function ........................................................................................................................... 40
4.11 16-Channel Preview.......................................................................................................................................... 41
4.12 Changing Signal Source.................................................................................................................................... 41
4.13 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 5 FM Radio......................................................................................................43
5.1 FM Radio Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 43
5.2 How to Auto Scan FM Radio Channels............................................................................................................ 43
5.3 Manually Scanning Specific FM Channels....................................................................................................... 44
5.4 Selecting a Channel .......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.5 Adjusting Volume............................................................................................................................................. 45
5.6 Skipping Unwanted Channels........................................................................................................................... 46
5.7 Adding a Radio Frequency ............................................................................................................................... 46
5.8 Modifying a Radio Name ................................................................................................................................. 46
5.9 Adding and Deleting Program Lists ................................................................................................................. 47
5.10 Creating Channel Groups.................................................................................................................................. 47
5.11 Customizing Audio Recording Settings............................................................................................................ 48
5.12 Sound Controlling (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 49
5.13 Viewing RDS Information (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 6 TimeShift......................................................................................................50
6.1 TimeShift Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 50
6.2 Customizing TimeShift Settings....................................................................................................................... 50
6.3 Using the TimeShift Function........................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 7 DVR ..............................................................................................................53
7.1 DVR Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 53
7.2 Recording Settings............................................................................................................................................ 53
7.3 Using the Recording Function .......................................................................................................................... 54

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7.4 Playing the Recorded Programs........................................................................................................................ 54
7.5 Picture-in-Picture Display................................................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 8 Image Capture.............................................................................................56
8.1 Before Capturing .............................................................................................................................................. 56
8.2 Capturing a TV/ Video Image........................................................................................................................... 56
8.3 Multiple Image Sequence Capture.................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 9 Teletext (PAL/SECAM only)........................................................................60
9.1 Customize the Display Mode............................................................................................................................ 60
9.2 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
9.3 Toolbar Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 62
9.4 LED Lamp ........................................................................................................................................................ 62
9.5 Using Teletext................................................................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 10 Scheduler..................................................................................................65
10.1 Adding Schedules ............................................................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 11 Hot Keys ...................................................................................................68
Chapter 12 Customer Service ....................................................................................70

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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 Speedy PCI-E
Model No. H788R
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 ;Model 2 ☐Model 3 ☐Model 4)
☐Not Support
External Signal
Source
;S-Video ;Composite
Others ;Teletext ☐MHEG-5 (UK only)
;EPG ☐iEPG (USA only)
☐Closed Caption (USA only) ;Digital Subtitle
Reference Chapter ;Chapter 1
;Chapter 2
;Chapter 3 (;3.1-3.4 ;3.5.2 ;3.6-3.12)
;Chapter 4 (;4.1-4.13)
;Chapter 5 (;5.1-5.12)
;Chapter 6
;Chapter 7
;Chapter 8
;Chapter 9
;Chapter 10
;Chapter 11
;Chapter 12
Note

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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 launcher is important for both of the remote control and the Scheduler.
If it is not activated, the remote control feature is automatically disabled and the
Scheduler will not perform any preset schedules.
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).
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 3.
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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.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3. Click New and the Program List dialog box will appear. Type in the desirable name and
click OK.
(This picture is only for reference.)
4. Click Program Scan to search for available channels/programs in your area.
(This picture is only for reference.)
5. After scanning, the active TV channels will be listed inside the box. Click Apply to save
the scanned channels.

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Note: Digital channels that are in red text indicate they are locked channels (eg. Adult channels).
6. To exit the current dialog box, click OK.
7. If you choose FM Radio or Digital TV in step 1, just repeat step 3-6 to complete the
program scanning.
3.3 Introducing the User Interface
The TV monitor allows you to watch live TV or video.
(This picture is only for reference.)
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 at the lower left corner of
the TV Monitor.

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3.4 The Control Panel
(This picture is only for reference)
The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel.
BUTTON FUNCTION
1 Signal Status /
Repeat Play Status
TV/Radio mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
to switch signal sources.
Playback mode: Right click on the info area of the control panel
and enable the Repeat function. The system will continuously
playback the files in the playlist.
2 Signal Strength Display signal strength.
3 Backward Move backward 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 Move up/down the channel list
7 Mute Turn off the sound.
8 Setup Allows you to:
*Autoscan channels.
*Create channel groups.
*Configure snapshot settings.
*Customize record settings.
*Customize the TimeShift function.
9 Teletext View Teletext (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
information.
10 EPG View EPG information (This function is only available for
digital TV).
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.

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14 Full Screen Show TV/Video programs in full screen.
15 Program List Display the program list and adjust color, volume and so on.
16 Audio Mode Switch between available audio modes.
17 Scheduler Display Scheduler dialog box.
18 Play List Create a playlist of video files to playback.
19 Show/ Hide Numeric Panel Toggle between displaying or hiding the Numeric Panel.
20 Radio Source Switch between FM radio and DVB-T radio. (Only access to
DVB-T Radio Broadcast, not Digital Audio Broadcast system.)
21 Change Video Source Switch between analog TV, digital TV, or S-video.
22 Record Record the current TV show.
23 TimeShift / Pause Performs background recording of the live TV program. This
function lets you view the recorded parts, while at the same time,
recording is in progress. / Freeze the playback 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 Playback recorded video files. / Freeze the playback temporarily.
28 Volume Control Increase/decrease the volume level.
29 Help View User’s Manual.
30 Numeric Buttons Select channels/programs.

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3.5 Remote Control
You can use remote control to turn on/off the programs, select channels, adjust volume and so
on. Please be noted that you have activated Quick TV.
3.5.1 Remote Control Buttons (Model 1)
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)
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.

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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 (PAL/SECAM) / Closed Caption (NTSC)
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.
18. ●(Record) Switch to DVR 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 source.

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3.5.3 Remote Control Buttons (Model 3)
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▲/▼Increase/decrease the volume.
6.FULL SCREEN Display TV or video 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 FM mode.
10. (Forward) -Advance the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
11. (Next File) -Go to the next file in the playlist.
-Set the time to put your computer in Standby or Hibernate mode.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
12. AUTOSCAN Display or hide the Control Panel.
13. (Previous
File)
-Go to the previous file in the playlist.
-Set the time to bring your computer out of Standby or Hibernate mode.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
14. TELETEXT View Teletext information.
15.
TIMESHIFT/PAUSE
-Freeze the playback.
-Switch from real-time TV or FM to Time Shift mode.

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16. (Rewind) -Rewind the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this button.
17. ●(Record) Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video into your hard drive.
18. MUTE Turn on/off the sound.
19. CH ▲/▼Go up or down to the next active channel.
20. SNAPSHOT Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
21. DISPLAY Display information.
22. TV/FM Switch between available signal sources.

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3.5.4 Remote Control (Model 4)
Button Description
1. POWER Turn on/off the application
2. SOURCE Switch between available signal sources.
3. Numeric Buttons - Select a TV channel.
-Under the 16-Channel preview mode, use↑↓← →to highlight the intended
channel.
4. CH RTN Go to the previously selected channel.
5. 16-CH PREV 16-Channel Preview.
6. VOL▲/▼Volume up/down.
7. FULL SCREEN Display TV in full screen.
8. AUDIO Switch between available audio modes.
9. MENU Display or hide the Control Panel.
10.PIP Display or hide the PIP window.
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.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.
13.■(Stop) - End the Playback or recording.
-End the TimeShift mode and return to real-time TV or Radio mode.
14.►(Play) Play the last recorded or played file.
15.●(Record) Switch to DVR mode and record the current program or video into your
hard drive.
16.TIMESHIFT /PAUSE - Freeze the playback.
-Switch from real-time TV or Radio to TimeShift mode.
17. (Forward) - Advance the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this
button.
18. (Rewind) - Rewind the playback.
-Jump to the Teletext page of the corresponding color according to this
button.
19.TELETEXT View Teletext/MHEG-5/ Closed Caption information.
20.EPG Launch the Electronic Program Guide.
21.MUTE Turn on/off the sound.

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22.CH ▲/▼Go up or down to the next active channel.
23.SNAPSHOT Capture the on-screen image to a bitmap file.
24.DISPLAY Display information.
3.6 Resizing the TV Monitor Window
To enlarge or reduce the size of the TV Monitor window, click and drag the lower right
corner of the window.
Double-click the TV Monitor window to display it in full screen or click the Full Screen
button on the Control Panel.
When in full screen mode, just double-click anywhere on the screen to revert to the normal
TV window size.
3.7 Always on Top
To make the TV monitor window float over the top of
other program windows, right-click on the TV monitor.
In the pop-up menu, point to Video and choose Always
on Top.
OR,
Click the Always on Top button on the Control
Panel.
3.8 Setting Windows®Power Options
This option allows you to put your computer in Stand By or Hibernate mode, power off, exit
the application or log off from the computer while you are away from the computer.
Note:
Stand By: Stand By is a state in which your monitor and hard disks turn off, so that your
computer uses less power.
Hibernate: Hibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first
saves everything in memory on your hard disk.
Please do the following:
1. First, Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on
the left pane.
2. By default, the system is set to enable the Stand By/Hibernation option. What you have to
do is to choose the desired power-saving settings. If your computer has a problem with
coming out of Stand By or Hibernate mode, please clear the Stand By/Hibernate option.

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(This picture is only for reference.)
3. Then press the Sleep button on the remote control repeatedly to set the execution time.
OR,
1. Right-click on the TV monitor, point to Sleep and select the desired mode.
2. Right-click on the TV monitor again, point to Sleep and choose an execution time.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3. The time setting will be displayed on the TV monitor. For details, please see the
description below.
Time setting mode Description
Sleep 30/60/90/120 Minute(s) Your computer will go into Stand By or Hibernate mode in
30/60/90/120 minutes.
Now Your computer will go into Stand By or Hibernate mode in
about 10 seconds.
Cancel Your computer will return to original settings.

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Note: The system will detect if your VGA card supports DXVA. If yes, select the “Enable
Hardware Acceleration If available” check box to activate the video acceleration of the VGA
card. To watch HDTV, it is strongly recommended to execute this function.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3.9 Minimize the Application
To minimize AVerTV application to the system tray (notification area), click the Setup
button and in the Setup dialog box, click Miscellaneous icon on the left pane. Then Select
the Minimize to Tray check box. Or clear the check box to simply minimize the application
to a taskbar button.
(This picture is only for reference.)
3.10 Change Definitions of the Remote Control Buttons
1. Click the Setup button and in the Setup dialog box, click on the Remote Remapping icon on
the left pane.
2. To re-define a function for a certain button:
●Select the type of your remote control.
●Select a desired button and choose a new command from the right pane of the dialog box.
Then click Assign.
●From the right pane of the dialog box, drag the desired command and drop it on the remote
button which you want to change the definition.