COMPRO ComproFM2 User manual

ComproFM2 User's Guide
Compro Technology, Inc.
www.comprousa.com

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ................................................................1
Key Features................................................................2
Installation....................................................................3
Updates........................................................................ 3
Remove software .........................................................3
2Remote Control .......................................................... 4
Definitions and Usage..................................................4
3ComproFM User Interface .........................................8
Control Panel ............................................................... 8
Configuration.............................................................. 11
Station Options ...................................................... 11
Recording Options.................................................16
System Devices Options .......................................18
4Using ComproFM ..................................................... 21
Listening..................................................................... 21
Recording................................................................... 21
Playback .................................................................... 22
Browse the Compro Web Site ...............................24
5Troubleshooting.......................................................31
Driver Installation...................................................31
Error Code: 0x1000006 .........................................32
No Audio................................................................34
Contacting Compro Technical Support ..................34

Introduction
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1. 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. You can later
download these recordings to your MP3 player
(purchased separately) for listening on the go.

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Key Features
zListen to and record live FM programs.
zPowerful and easy to use scheduled recording function.
zEasy-to-use, familiar user interface.
zDeluxe, ergonomic, multi-function IR remote control.
zCapture audio and encode to WAV, WMA or MP3
formats.
zMy favorite stations — Sort and rearrange station
order.
zEasy to install.
zStereo and mono support.
zAuto tune for best sound quality frequencies.

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Installation
ComproFM is usually automatically installed while you
install the VideoMate TV drivers. Follow the instructions of
the software installer.
You can also manually install it by inserting the installation
CD. Choose “Exit” or “Cancel” when the installation
program starts. Open Explorer, double-click on the
“setup.exe” in the folder named ComproFM. ComproFM
will be installed right away.
Updates
User satisfaction is the first priority for Compro Technology.
Your opinion is crucial in improving our products.
Therefore, Compro Technology is continuously improving
our products. You can download the latest version of
ComproFM from our website at
http://www.comprousa.com/download
After downloading the patch files of ComproFM, just
double-click the update file. It will automatically start the
installation program.
Remove software
You can remove ComproFM through “Add/Remove
Programs” in Control Panel. Select the ComproFM entry
and click on the "Remove" button. ComproFM will be
removed from your computer.

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2. Remote Control
Definitions and Usage
Remote control keypad lets you control the ComproFM
application with a familiar, user-friendly interface.
The next two pages describe how to use the remote
control to operate ComproFM.
Note
The Compro remote control cannot be reprogrammed to
control other appliances such as your VCR or satellite
decoder box.

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Remote Control
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Key Number ComproFM Function
0-9 Pre-set stations
10 Mute
11 Minimize/Maximize
12 Start/Stop ComproDVD (if available)
13 Start/Stop ComproFM
14 Start/Stop ComproPVR (if available)
15 Rewind
16 Play/Pause during playback
17 Forward
18 Jump to last station
19 Stop
20 Not used
21 Open on-line help file
22 Open properties setup dialog box
23 Up Arrow
24 Scan Down
25 Down Arrow
26 Scan Up
27 Volume Adjustment
28 Open play list
29 Station Up
30 Station Down
31 Record
32 Not used
33 Not used
34 Enter Frequency
35 Sleep Function
Note
FM function is only available with supported hardware.

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ComproFM User Interface
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3. ComproFM User Interface
Control Panel
The ComproFM control panel resembles the controls on a
radio. 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 FM services available. The
following pages describe the ComproFM control panel
functions and usage tips.

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ICON Keyboard
Shortcut Description
Ctrl-A Always on top
F1 Online Help System - Open HTML help
file
Z Minimize ComproFM
Ctrl-W Exit ComproFM
Page Up Station Up - Jump up to next pre-set
station
Page Down Station Down - Jump down to next
pre-set station
N Last station - Jump back to last selected
station
R Record - Start recording FM audio
program to system
Right Arrow
Key
Station searching / Forward when
playing audio files
Left Arrow
Key
Station searching / Backward when
playing audio files
Space Bar Pause - Suspend playback
O Stop - Stop current action, e.g.,
recording, playback, Timeshifting.
Space Bar Play - Begin playback of recorded
program
K Enter frequencies button

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ICON Keyboard
Shortcut Description
S Properties - Open FM radio properties
window
B Schedule Recording setup.
+ / -
Volume Control - Increase or decrease
sound intensity. Drag your mouse over
this icon to change the audio volume.
Ctrl-S Stereo/Mono switch
M Mute - Press to mute or restore sound
I About window - Shows ComproFM radio
version and copyright information
W Show/Hide number pad
Number
keypad Select pre-set stations
n/a L Sleep function
n/a E Open a browser window and go to the
Compro web site.

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Configuration
Use the ComproFM options menus to control how
ComproFM looks and functions. Click the Options
button to open the Options dialog box. The Options dialog
box is composed of tabbed pages, each with its own group
of feature-specific settings.
Station Options
Follow these steps to setup and customize your station
list.

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Autoscan
The first time you start ComproFM, Autoscan will
automatically search for all available FM stations.
1. The number of scanned stations varies according to
the quality of reception and your country settings.
2. You can interrupt the scanning process by pressing
the Stop button.
3. When Autoscan is finished, detected stations are
automatically enabled and marked with a check mark.
Stations, where a valid signal could not be
detected, are disabled and marked with a blank.
After you are finished scanning for available stations, you
may select OK to return to the display window, or
customize the station list according to your preferences,
as described below.
You can rescan later by pressing the Autoscan button.
Naming Stations
You can customize the station names by following these
steps.
Step1. Double-click on the Description field of the station
you wish to rename.
Step2. Type a new name in the text box.
Step3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for any other stations
you wish to rename.
Step4. Click OK to confirm your changes.
Set Mem+
During the Autoscan process, ComproFM automatically
detects and enables stations with valid content. By default,
every available station will be enabled and marked with

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the icon. You can shorten the list of enabled stations
to reduce station-browsing time disabling stations from the
station list by clicking on the icon. You can re-enable
stations by clicking on the Mem+ field again.
Disabled stations will not be played when you use the
Station Up and Down buttons.
Random Access
Press Random Access button, you will see the popup
window to enter the frequency of the radio station you
wish to listen to. You can store the station to the station
field by pressing Store button.
Pre-set Stations
You can assign up to ten of your favorite stations to the
number pad keys by following these steps.
Step1. Click on the Pre-set No field of the station you
wish to pre-set.
Step2. Choose the number you wish to use in the number
box.
Step3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for any other stations
you wish to rename.

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Click OK to confirm your changes.
You can then select your favorite stations by press the
number key.
Note:
There are ten numbers you can use, from 0 to 9.
The number box only shows the available numbers. If you
wish to reassign a pre-set, choose the number you wish to
use in the number box again.
You can select the number again to undo the change?.

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Fine Tuning
ComproFM includes a fine-tuning feature. Check the box
labeled, "Fine Tune." if you like to do so.
Fine-tuning is normally not necessary.
Sleep mode
You can enable this mode to automatically shutdown the
system after 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours.

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Recording Options
Recorded Programs Folder
Click on the button to set the directory where
recorded programs are stored. Check that you have ample
disk space to store recorded programs.
Recording Format
Here you can select the audio format of recorded
programs. ComproFM includes useful quality pre-sets,
from MP3, WMA, and WAV format.

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Recording Quality
Choose between 8.000 KHz to 44.100 KHz sampling rate
for your audio quality. For example, select 44.100 KHz if
you want CD quality.
Note:
You must install Microsoft Windows? Media Encoder 9 in
order to record to WMA or MP3 formats.
Microsoft Media Encoder 9 is included in the FM
installation CD and will be installed automatically. This
CODEC, however, only supports up to 56 Kbps audio bit
rate.
Skip
Set the amount of programming time skipped when you
press the Advance and Replay buttons during playback.
This is useful, for example, for skipping commercial
messages.
Recording Volume
Set the volume of recording files. Move the bar to the right
to increase the volume.