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  VideoMate X100/X200 

Start Up Guide

 

 

About This Guide 

This manual tells you how to install and use your VideoMate PCI TV Tuner 
Card. For more information on using applications, please see the User’s 
Guides in the programs, on the CDs, or at our website for the latest manuals 
http://www.comprousa.com/download. 

About VideoMate PCI TV Tuner Card 

VideoMate TV lets you watch and record TV on your PC. It features an analog 
TV tuner and FM Tuner (X200 version only). VideoMate TV supports Digital 
Video Recording (DVR) functions, scheduled recording at anytime, crystal 
video quality, intelligent TV viewing, and Multi-function Remote Control. 
Additionally, VideoMate TV also provides a Video capture function so that you 
can transfer videos from video devices, such as video cameras, to your PC. 

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

 

400 MHz Pentium II or equivalent CPU and 128 MB RAM for watching 

TV. 

 

1.7 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent CPU and 256 MB RAM for DVD 

recording. 

 

Sound card, Available PCI slot 

 

CD-ROM drive for software installation 

 

Windows XP, 2000 or above 

 

50 MB free disk space for basic software installation.   

 

600 MB (VCD-quality) to 3 GB (DVD-quality) per hour of recorded video. 

Summary of Contents for VideoMate X100

Page 1: ...Digital Video Recording DVR functions scheduled recording at anytime crystal video quality intelligent TV viewing and Multi function Remote Control Additionally VideoMate TV also provides a Video capt...

Page 2: ...a or FM cable feed X200 version only 3 IR Connect the IR receiver here 4 S Video In Use a S Video to Composite cable to connect to a video source If your equipment has S Video output and S Video cable...

Page 3: ...3 Remote Control Key Definition and Use Please refer to the buttons and their corresponding function listed on the opposite page...

Page 4: ...t used Next chapter 21 EPG US only Open on line help Main manual 22 Open setup dialog Open setup dialog Open setup dialog 23 Up arrow or select Mono Stereo SAP Up arrow Up arrow 24 Replay or switch TV...

Page 5: ...and go to the next step Step 5 Insert the installation CD into your CD drive If you have Autorun enabled the installer will start automatically If Autorun is disabled double click on setup exe on the...

Page 6: ...on a VCR 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 TV services available The following describe the Compr...

Page 7: ...e PVR TV button on the remote or double click the ComproPVR icon on the desktop you will be able to watch TV Same as operating a normal TV set Watch TV programs on your PC in full screen mode or in a...

Page 8: ...ess the mouse right button to drag a zone of the screen You will see the zoomed image Also you can press the mouse right button and move on the screen to shift the zoomed area of the image Just click...

Page 9: ...Enter the name and press OK To playback the recorded file press the Play button and select the file you wish to view Scheduled Recording ComproPVR can be scheduled to record a TV program later or rem...

Page 10: ...he remote keypad you will see a dialog as shown below Program will countdown 20 seconds to shutdown the computer If you don t want to shut down the computer please press the SLEEP button again in othe...

Page 11: ...anual in the installation CD Control Panel The following describe the ComproDVD control panel functions and tips for using ComproDVD The following figure gives you the function of the button with Hot...

Page 12: ...lease check the help file of ComproFM or the manual in the installation CD Control Panel The following describe the ComproFM control panel functions and tips for using ComproFM The following figure gi...

Page 13: ...ger You should see the following four drivers in the Sound video and game controllers section of Windows Device Manager Compro VideoMate X series Audio Capture Compro VideoMate X series AVStream Cross...

Page 14: ...rd or fourth slot from AGP only if available Then uninstall and reinstall the TV card driver This usually solves the problem If the problem persists you should move the PCI TV Tuner card to another PC...

Page 15: ...o stereo jack Make sure you choose Your Sound card to be the Audio device in the System Device in Settings of ComproPVR Also the recording mixer should use Line In Why playback the recorded video has...

Page 16: ...te from our website Many issues should be solved on the newer version When contacting Compro for technical support please use the Compro support request form and provide as much of the requested infor...

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