IDnet VIP15XB ALL- IN- ONE PC User Manual 917 1

IDnet Co.,Ltd ALL- IN- ONE PC 917 1

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USERS MANUAL 1

NoticeCopyrightVIP Systems hold copyright of this manual, which is protected by the Copyright Act.Therefore, without previous permission of VIP Systems, any part of this manual may not be copied in any way of machinery, electronics, or any method.The contents of this manual could be changed without previous notice for a reason of trust, improvement of design and function, etc.Manufacturing company does not guarantee loss regarding data. Therefore, take care of important data not to be lost, and always back up them.Although this manual was written making assurance doubly sure, manufacturing company and supplier do not assume the responsibility for the result caused by an error, omitted contents of this manual.      Registered in Electromagnetic compatibility(Class B)This product was registered in electromagnetic compatibility(Class B). you can use it safely at any place.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:   -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the    receiver is connected.  -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.    THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.  OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:  (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION   THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
SuggestionsFor right and safe set up and use of this product, please read this user's manual carefully in advance.Safety device is already installed in this product to prevent user's injury, but                 pay regard to the following details for safe use.         Suggestions when installingPrevent injury or damage of product by installing on the safe place(on the firm and even surface)Install at a place of good ventilation for preventing over moisture and overheating.Install away from magnetic objects.Confirm where voltage used is appropriate when connecting to power source.For AC adapter and power source cord, use belongings wrapped up with the product, and do not put heavy stuff on them.To prevent danger of an electric shock and fire, do not use damaged consent or the one that is insufficient for standard.If you connect power source cord to extended cord, make sure that electric current of every equipments connected to extended cord is less than standard value stated on extended cord.Suggestions for useIn case peripheral instruments are connected to this product, turn on peripheral instruments first when approving power source, and turn off this product first when cutting off power source to prevent damage of product.Make sure that any liquid should not get in to this product. It may cause damage of product, fire, or electric shock.When cleaning of this product, separate AC adapter before wiping, and never use liquid or spray detergent. Wipe it using paper or cloth wetted with exclusive detergent for computers.When the product is not used for a long time, separate it from the main power source consent to prevent damage caused by excessive electric current.To pull out power source cord, grip plug firmly rather than pulling the line.Do not leave this product at a place where ventilation is bad, and temperature is over 60 (140 ), which may damage the product.
Maximum temperature at which this product can operate normally is 35 , so keep it away from electric range including heater.Pay attention not to damage hard disk data built in this product, and please always back up important data for preventing the worst case.Do not take this product to pieces at your will. For safety, only qualified service staff can dismantle repair and convert.If the following situations happen, please inquire of service staff about those matters for inspections.In case liquid gets into the product, or it is exposed to moisture.In case a product does not operate well, or you can not operate it according to user's manual.In case product is damaged or there is distinct damage by dropping.
NoticeSuggestionsContentsChapter 1 IntroductionUndo a product packageChapter 2 Look into computercomputer rear side(connecting part of connectors)Chapter 3 C o mputer se tting ch angeBIOS setup utilityOSD(On Screen Display) programSystem upgradeChapter 4 R e installing co mputerReinstalling windows XPInstalling TV driver, programInstalling touch screen program and setupChapter 5 U s ing co mputerUsing windows XP Home EditionTV User's Guide   124557899131415151628282830Contents
Congraturation on your purchase of eSTATION ALL-In-On PC.  Characteristics of productEstation is one body PC of 15 inch TFT-LCD monitor and desktop PC. And itharmonizes with any working environment due to ultra light weight(5.7 Kg) and polished design of space-saving type. Furthermore, in case of separating  stand and applying exclusive adapter, you can use it as wall mounted.Because necessary main function is built in the body so that anyone can use easily by connecting power source cord. It adjusts to various working environment of user, and supports not only the existing all kinds of peripheral instruments, but also PCMCIA card slot, USB port, IEEE1304 adapter, TV tuner/capture function(option), etc.To rebuilt,  the newest peripheral instruments can be used through builtin network adapter, wire networking is possible without installingadditional devices. And it supports to be able to operate wireless networking by using PCMCIA wireless lan card, which improves office working environment, maintenance, and mobility.Because it supports Window XP, the latest operation system of Microsoft, more safe and faster computing environment is provided.By adopting 15 inch TFT-LCD monitor, harmful electron is wave and electricity used is minimized, and it prevents eye fatigue even while using for the long time.Chapter 1 Introduction
Undo product packageThis p roduct is  s afely w rapped u p in  f irm c ardboard p aper b ox . The f ollowing g oods s houldb e included in  t he b ox.  15 inch TFT-LCD monitor one body type PC main body  network adapter(RealTek RTL8130C Ethernet-based 10/100Mbps, basic built in)  PCMCIA(PC) card slot(Type  /  support, basic built in)  Combined use of 110/220V AC/DC adadpter  AC power source cord  Combo cable(for 2 serial communication devices and printer connection)  CD for installing Microsoft operating system and user's manual  eSTATION user's manual(this pamphlet)  Touch screen CD, TV Install program   TV tuner(main body built in type)  adapter for wall tapestryBasic optional equipmentIt supports USB booting function through USB device. The following devices support this function.    USB floppy disk device    - manufacturing company : YEDATA    - model name : YD-8U10    USB CD-ROM or CD-R/RW device    - manufacturing company: Sarotech, Corp.(http://www.sarotech.om)    - model name: NCD-241IU/NCR-882U2
Other peripheral equipmentThis product supports the following other peripheral equipment at the same time.    Printer(LPT1)    Serial communication devices(COM1)    USB devices(USB 1.1 support)    IEEE 1394 device    PCMCIA(PC) card    External speaker    External mike    External A/V device    Touch screenThis chapter briefly explains about the exterior of computer, all kinds of buttons, LED display, and additional linking device.    Computer front side(control part)Power button- Power: it turns on/off the power source of computer(TFT-LCD monitor and body)Control button for monitor OSD(ON Screen Display) control- MENU: it is used to end or call main menu, and to end after saving current control   valve on control screen of each relevant item.- SEL: it is used to select appropriate item on main menu/sub menu screen.- Up/Down: it is used to move for selecting appropriate item on main menu/sub menu   screen, or to move to desired control valve from control screen of the selected item.LED indicator light- ACTIVE: it indicates data being transmitted and received through network line.- HDD: it indicates computer is recognizing HDD.- POWER: it indicates power is authorized on computer.Chapter 2 Look into computer
Computer rear side(connecting part of connectors)antenna cable for TVIEEE 1394 video input terminal of the exterior AV deviceLink LinkLink video input terminal of the exterior AV deviceLink the exterior speaker device or headphoneLink the exterior mike deviceLink 10/100 Mbps ethernet(LAN) cableLink USB device(possible to link 2 at the same time)Link combo cable (2 serial/LPT 1)it does not support com port due to use of touch screen             PS/2 mouse link  PS/2 keyboard link  AC/DC adapter link  Linking deviceIcon
Chapter 3 Computer setting changeThis chapter shows how to change to be suited for use r environment in brief by using BIOS set up utility th an can change environment of system and OS D/(On Screen Display) that can change screen set ting of LCD monitor.In addition. it explains about system upgrade.BIOS set up utilityFor this product, BIOS based on the newe st Phoenix BIOS  4.0 version of Phoen ixTechnology, Inc. is applied, and for each envir onment variable, system environmentvalue which is the best suite d to this product is applied as def ault.Furthermore, because it provides BIOS set up utility that use rs can change systemenvironment at their will, users can change sy stem environment variable for theirenvironment. In particular, it is used when ch anging booting order, setting password,etc. or adding new device, But, beware that if you set BIO S set up wrongly, systemerror could happen.[Reference]BIOS set up is an operatio n that sets up appropria tely and stores hardware constituent content of system. Set up conte nts is saved CMOS RAM within system, so it is stored by the inside batter y even when power get turn ed off.How to change BIOS settingIt explains shortly regarding how to change set up by using BIOS set up utility.1. Turn on your computer.2. If booting screen appears, press <F2> button to operate BIOS set up utili ty. IF     you press <F2> button too late at this time , window is booted, so press < F2>     button again restarting com puter.
PhoenixBIOS set up utility provides 5 menus.PhoenixBIOS set up utility provides 5 menus.Main menuAdvanced menuPower menuBoot menuExit menuSystem TimeSystem DateLegacy Diskette A :Primary MasterPrimary SlaveSecondary MasterSecondary SlaveSystem MemoryExtended Menory[09:43:29][03/16/2002][Disabled][FUJITSU MHK2060AT][None][None][None]640 KB129024 KBPhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityYou can see the basic spec of computer or change set up.You can set up regarding main chipset, peripheral, etc.You can set up regarding power mode.You can set up changing booting order.You can set up regarding set up exit.Main Advanced Power Boot ExitHelpExitF1Esc EnterEnterF9F10Select Item Select MenuChange ValuesSelect    Sub-MenuSetup DefaultsSave and ExitExplanation of MenuMenu<Tad>, <Shift-Tab>, or<Enter> selects fieldsItem Specific Help
4. Change setup using keyboard.    Each key and its function of keyboard that is used to change setup are as    follows.To use helpTo move menuTo move item    To changevalu e ofitem    To enter intosubmen u     To move fromsubmen u to upper menu       To restoreinit ialvalu e which set in fromfact ory.    To end savethecha ngedvalue.Press <F1> key.Use left and right arrow keysUse up and down arrow keysUse+and - keys. For help to each item, pleaserefer tohel p appearing ontherig htsideof screen.               Press <enter>ke y.Itemwi th mark indicates        there issub menu.    Press <Esc>ke y.  Press <F9>key .  Press <F10>ke y.5. To end setup saving every changed contents in CMOS RAM, press <F10> key.    Then system will be rebooted with the changed contents.How to boot a system with USB device.This product is able to boot a system by using USB FDD and USB CD-ROMdrive in 'basic optional equipment' of Chapter 1 Introduction.1. Execute PhoenixBIOS set up utility.2. Move from PhoenixBIOS set up utility main menu screen to advanced menu.3. After a while, PhoenixBIOS set up utility main menu screen will appear as    follows.Function How to use keyboard
3. Move to Advanced Chipset Control item from Advanced menu, and press     <Enter> key, that enter into Advanced chipset Control sub menu screen.4. Move to from Advanced chipset Control sub menu screen to Legacy USB     support item, and change the value as [Enabled].5. To move from Advanced chipset Control sub menu to the upper level,     Advanced menu, press <Esc> key.6. After moving from Advanced menu to Boot menu, in case of booting as     USB FDD in booting order, change for Removable Devices to be placed at     top level, and in case of booting as USB CD -ROM, change for CD-ROM     Drive to be placed at top level.7. To end set up after saving changed contents in CMOS RAM, press <F10>     key. Then, system is booted with USB device which system is connected.Video boot typeVideo BIOS UpdateVideo BIOSEnable memory gep :Enable CD holeFrequency RatioLegacy USE Support[Onboard Video 1 MB][Enabled][Default VB][Disabled][]Disabled[2X][Enabled]PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityAdvancedAdvance Chipset ControlHelpExitF1Esc EnterEnterF9F10Select Item Select MenuChange ValuesSelect    Sub-MenuSetup DefaultsSave and ExitEnable support forLegacy Universal SerialBusItem Specific Help
OSD(On Screen Display) programFor LCD monitor of this product, 15 inch TFT-LCD smart panel is applied, and it also provides standard OSD program for user to be able to change screen setting[Reference]OSD program means screen control program of monitor, and user can control with their desired value about the following items.   Brightness control   Contrast   Position control ; H-Position / V-Position / Phase / Clock   Auto-Adjustment   Language select ; English / French / Deutsch / Italian / Spanish   Color control   OSD Adjust ; Display Position / Display Time   Information ; Resolution, Horizontal & Vertical frequencies      How to operate OSD program        It explains briefly about how to operate OSD program.                1. With computer turned on, press <MENU> key on control part of        computer in front side.                2. When OSD main menu screen appears, move to the icon indicating items                               that you want to control by using <up( )> / <down( )> key, and then      press  <SEL> key.3. In case there is sub menu in the selected item, move to the relevant item                        by using <up( )> / <down( )> key, and then press <SEL> key.                        4. If the control screen regarding the relevant item appears, change it into                     desired value by using <up( )> / <down( )> key, and then press                           <MENU> key. Then the relevant item is saved as the changed value, and                              returned to OSD menu(main or sub menu) screen.                  5. When control is completed, press <MENU> key on OSD main menu screen to                  end OSD program.
System upgradeHardware upgradeThis product does not guarantee in case that user personally upgrade a system for user safety and normal operation of system.If you take a computer to pieces at random, computer could be damaged a lot, and there is danger of electric shock.Therefore, if you would like to install new TV tuner, or upgrade CPU, hard disk or memory, please make inquires of ESTATION center.The newest version of each manufacturing company is installed regarding basic driver and application program when shipping from factory. However, because each manufacturing company continues to present improved version for customers, please visit the following site regularly about main software installed previously to this product so you can upgrade with the newest version.   Microsoft Corporation Windows XP Home Edition.   810E chipset software installation utility, video driver, and capacity    improving utility of Intel Corporation.Software upgrade[Notice]In case of installing driver or utility using eSTATION rebooting of system is necessary in most cases. In case of rebooting of system, please boot with Master CD taken out to prevent booting with Master CD.After installing the above every driver and program, confirm whether each device is working normally by selecting 'device manager' on [hardware] tap screen of 'system registration information' which appears by clicking [start] - [control panel] - [capacity and maintenance management] - [system] to confirm the existence of abnormal condition. If yellow exclamation mark is seen in front of device name, or device name is not appeared, it means device is not working normally, or device is not installed properly. In these cases, you should update driver or install again regarding the device.
Chapter 4 Reinstall Windows XP1. Link USB CD-ROM drive to computer and put Windows XP Home Edition    installation CD into CD-ROM drive. Then "Windows Setup" screen is     appeared when starting computer, and it starts to install automatically.2. According to direction on screen, continue to install Windows XP Home     Edition.Install according to the following step by selecting each driver and application program in WinXP item on automatic operation screen.     Install video driver(requisite)     Install sound driver(option)     Install lan driver(option)     Install TV driver and application program(requisite)     Touch screen drive(requisite)
Install TV DRIVER&PROGRAM1. First, operate TV DRIVER in MASTER CD.    A) select setup        B) select NEXT        C) select NEXT
E) proceed to the next procedure after RE-BUTTINGF) select Next after choosing Install from a list or specific location {Advanced}D) select NEXT*Install Tach Screen Driver ProgramG) Select Next
H) According to frequency of TV program installment, driver could happen       several times as shown in the figure.After selecting the last driver "B", please choose NEXT.                      I) Select Continue AnywayJ) select FINISHB
K) RE-BUTTING after 4 times repetitive operation to figure No.H-J.L) After confirming whether error exists in device manager of SYSTEM      registration information of my computer as TV driver is finished. select      TV PROGRAM POWER VCR  /PVCR3_2001F for automatic      installation.M) After installing TV Program, install INDEO Program in order.N) As TV Program installation is finished. refer to chapter Use TV program      for setting.
Installing touch screen program and setupFollow these steps to install TouchKit.1. Put the TouchKit CD to CD-ROM.2. Open the "Win2000_XP" directory.3. Double click the Setup.exe, then windows starts to run the installation     program.4. Just click [Next>] button to continue installation.                  5. Check the check box if PS/2 touch controller is to be installed. The default                   setting is unchecked. Then Press [Next>] to continue installation.6. Choose the setup type that best suits your needs. There are two touchKit    accessory utilities for choosing, "Rotation Monitor Utility" and "Shutdown     Utility".  Users can instal the utility they want by checking the box. Then     Press [Next>] to continue installation.
7. Select the appropriate folder where set-up files will be installed. Then press    [Next>] to continue installation.8. Then type in the name of program folder for TouchKit or press [Next>] to    continue. There will be a default name for it.
During Installation, the Touchkit controller driver will be installed automatically.windows XP will prompt a warning message before driver certificated. Now,Press [continue>] to continue installation.
Configuration Utility and Right Button EmulatorThere are three property pages in TouchKit utility, and  they are General, Setting and About. Each property page contains different functions for users to do the adjustments. Therefore, users can easily manage all the TouchKit controllers through TouchKit Utility.Functional Group TapGeneralGeneral property page contains the functions of language selection, devices add/remove, 4 points calibration, Draw test and advanced. Furthermore, there are twofunctions int he Advanced, they are 25 points calibration and the support ofmultiple monitors.<Language>TouchKit supports multi-lnguage user interface. User could select nativelanguage that is compatible to operation system support. For example, if theoperation system is a traditional Chinese version, user could see the normaldisplay words under the traditional Chinese and English mode. There are eightdifferent languages, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Korean, supported in this feature of TouchKit.
Note to select thecompatible language first.Select the compatible language first or user may not see the normal display ofeach button.<Add> & <Remove>Please check the touch panel devices (including its controller) are equipped well,then click [Add] button to add all of those RS-232 and PS/2 components to the<Panel List> dialogue box.There is one devices found. Press [Yes] to continue.Device is found in COM1
The controller is displayed on the Panel List box. user can get the information ofinterface - type - firmware version and baud rate for each controller.Select one device after import more than one device at the panel list window.the one selected will activate the panel, and remember to do the calibrationbefore starting to use touch panel.There are three buttons, <4pts Cal> <Draw Test> <Advanced>, at the lowersection of the <General> property page.
<4pts Cal>Correct 4 point locations on screen with the panel. Press [4pts Cal], screendisplays as follows.Touch the blinking symbol on panel until beep or stop blinking.<Draw Test>Test the drawing position related to the display screen on panel.Click on the [Draw Test] button. There will be a squared blue display showing.In drawing test window, user can click <Clear> button to clear the window. Also,User can Click <Quit> or press mouse right button to quit from the drawing test.
Press [Clear] to clear the previous calibration records.Press [Yes] to clear previous records.The record will become default record.Press [25ptCal] to do 25 points calibration. Correct 25 point locations on screenwith the panel.If no "touch action" happen within minutes, it will quit from the draw test windowautomatically. In drawing test window, user can verify the panel linearity,calibration capability, and drawing line quality.<Advanced>Touchkit provide more accuracy 25 points calibration for touch sensor. Inaddition, Touchkit supports multiple monitors configuration in Windows98/ME/2000/XP. Also, touchkit provide controller setting for capacitive touchsensor. If the capacitive controller is selected, a capacitive setting property pageappears on the advanced sheet. In general case, it does not need to do 25points calibration other then bad linearity sensor.
For Windows XP / XP Tablet PC EditionFollow these steps to uninstall TouchKit.1. Go to Start / All programs / TouchKit / Uninstall, and execute it.2. TouchKit setup dialog appears, ad prepares to uninstall.                   3. Confirm dialog, press [YES] to start un-installation; [NO] to cancel    un-installation.4. Start to uninstal TouchKit.If user does not want to uninstall TouchKit at this moment, press [Cancel] to terminate the uninstall process.
5. touchKit driver will not be unloaded until system re-boot. Press [Yes>] to     re-boot immediately or [No>] to re-boot later.Use Windows XP Home Editionto use application program, like Windows XP Home Edition that Microsoftprovides basically and for basic use of windows XP Home Edition, pleasereferto the manual(brochure) of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition andMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition help and support center.For referring to the help and support center, click your necessaryitems on a guide screen appearing by clicking [start]-[help and support]on Window Wallpaper.
Main ControlsVideo DisplayChannel SurfingIcon DescriptionTurns PowerVCR offMinimizes PowerVCRAccesses Online HelpAbout PowerVCRIcon Description   Switches between large and small screen mode   Activates the Always On Top function (off/on)Maximizes video display to full screenEnters the surfing mode for previewing channels simultaneouslyIcon DescriptionCancels surfing modeEnables auto page modeScans channelsTV User's Guide
Icon Description   Icon DescriptionControl WheelDisplay AreaGoes to next pageReturns to previous pageRecords video contentPlays video filesFast forwards video filesRewinds video filesPauses video filesStops video filesIcon Description   Displays replay indicator statusDisplays current channelDisplays time remaining until next scheduled taskDisplays current file size
Modes1. Live/Digital RecorderIn this mode, you may watc h live video content and record video content.TV Tuner ControlConfigures PowerVCR's System SettingsCaptures still images during playback or from TVEnables the Time-shifting playback featureShows/hides the TV tuner controlControls playback volumeGoes to next channelReturns to previous channelAuto scans for available channelsReturns to the last channel viewedIcon Description   Icon Description   Displays total time for current fileDisplays hard disk space availableIcon Description
2. Instant TV ReplayIn this replay mode, you may pause, rewind, play in slow motion, instantly replay live television, or skip commercials. Video recording is not allowed here. The default video replay limit is 30 minutes of live video.Please refer to the "Control Wheel" on page 17 for information on navigating in the Instant TV Replay mode.Note:  There is no Stop function in the Replay mode.3. PowerDVDIn this mode, you may enjoy DVD movie titles with the industry's most advanced DVD software player.To start PowerDVD, click the PowerDVD mode. PowerVCR will automatically switch to PowerDVD with only the Master panel remaining. Afterwards, you may turn off PowerDVD or simply click on Live/Digital Recorder in the Master panel to return to PowerVCR. Please refer to the PowerDVD User's Guide for more information on operating PowerDVD. 4. File PlayerIn this mode, you may play existing video files. There are two types of files: MPEG video files and playlist files. Playlist video files contain the description of the video file(s) and if greater than one, are played in its original playback sequence.Opens files for playbackNavigates during playback by advancing or reversingSteps left during pause or stop modeSteps right during pause or stop modeIcon Description
5. Recording SchedulerIn this mode, you may schedule record times and its associated channel. Set the automatic recording frequency to record serial programs.Scheduling Wizard that guides you through the scheduling processDeletes scheduled tasksIcon Description   19Icon Description   6. File ConverterIn this mode, you may convert AVI files to MPEG files according to your specified recording profile or you may extract DAT files from video CDs to MPEG-1 files for further editing.Opens files for convertingConverts selected files7. Video TrimmerIn this mode, you may choose to cut and splice video clip segments or merge clips into a new video file.Converts all filesDeletes conversion tasksShows PowerVCR
8. DV Tape TranscoderIn this mode, you may choose to cut and convert DV video clip segments into new video files.Step left trimStep right trimEdits (trims) selected filesEdits all selected items (merge)Adds next segment of current tape as a new clipGoes up to previous taskGoes down to next taskDeletes taskShows PowerVCRAdds a new taskThe start trimming positionThe end trimming positionStep left trim   Icon Description   The end trimming positionIcon Description   Opens files for editing/trimmingThe start trimming position
9.  i-PowerIn this mode, you may access Internet resources directly from PowerVCR and also the fantastic CyberEPG service. It provides the latest electronic TV program guide and links for the PowerVCR Recording Scheduler to automatically schedule recording tasks.Please refer to your Internet browser's online help for more information on surfing the Internet and "i-Power" on page 77.Step right trimTranscodes (trims) selected clipTranscodes all clipsAdds next segment of current tape as a new clipMarks current tape position as the start trimming position.Marks current tape position as the end trimming position.Deletes taskShows PowerVCRIcon Description
RECORDING AND PLAYING VIDEO FILESAfter properly setting up your software and hardware peripherals, you are ready to begin recording and playing video files. Before you begin, you may want to configure your system settings if the default settings don't suit your need. Refer to "Chapter 5: Changing System Settings" on page 39 for more information. Displaying OptionsPowerVCR has flexible displaying options located on the video display panel:Click on the Always on Top  icon so that the video display is always visible and overlaps all desktop application windowsClick on the Resize to enlarge or minimize your video displayClick on Full Screen  to enlarge your video display to its maximumTips: Double-click on any given area of the video display once to enlarge it to full screen and once more to restore to window.
RecordingNow you may start recording after everything has been set up properly. If you would like to configure your system settings before you begin recording or select another recording profile, please refer to "Chapter 5: Changing System Settings" on page 39 first.Channel SurfingBefore recording, you might just want to learn how to surf with PowerVCR. The incredible surfing function gives you a break from all the channel flipping and mouse-clicking endured when watching TV by providing a preview of sixteen channels at a time.1Be sure that your TV Tuner card (or capture card) is installed correctly or your PowerVCR screen will be blank.2Click on Surf Channels located in the video display area.3Click on Auto Page to allow a continuous refresh of sixteen new channels.4Click Next and Previous Page  to preview other channels.5Click Auto Scan to scan for available channels. 6Click Cancel Surfing  to exit or select one specific channel by clicking on it to return to the normal display.Recording with the TV Tuner Control1Be sure that your TV Tuner card (or capture card) is installed correctly or your PowerVCR screen will be blank.2Start PowerVCR. Click the source indicator until the indicator reads TV if you have an antenna or CATV if you have a cable wire.Note: PowerVCR will automatically detect and select the country region of your cable provider and the correct video signal format. If not, please see "Chapter 5: Changing System Settings" on page 39 for more details.3Click the arrow located on the right edge of the PowerVCR panel to activate the TV Tuner Control.
4Select a desired channel by using the number pad or left and righ t arrows.5Click on Return to return to the last channel.6Click Auto Scan to scan all the possible channels. To cancel the scanning, click Cancel once the Auto Scan  dialog box appears and you wi ll be returned to the original channel.7After you have selected the desired channel, click Record .Note:  Unlike the playback volume, the recording volume is automatically set and is not allowed for adjustment in PowerVCR II.Note:  Keep in mind that the TV Tuner Control only works with capture devices utilizing WDM drivers.Tips: While recording, click on the recording button to display the Recording Timer menu. Select one of the time durations and PowerVCR will automatically stop the recording once the set time duration has expired.8Click Stop when you are finished.9The playlist will appear for you to save it.

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