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.

Remote Control
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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.

Remote Control
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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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