Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR

Opening WinDVR

To open WinDVR, double-click the InterVideo WinDVR icon (shown at right) on your desktop, or press the Power button on your remote control. The Display Window and Control Panel appear.

Note: The Power button on the remote control opens the WinDVR software. It does not power on your computer.

The Display Window is where you view live or captured TV programs. You can move and resize the window to suit your needs. The Display Window may show static until an available channel is selected.

The Control Panel (shown on page 22) is similar to a standard VCR control panel. Use the Control Panel to watch live or recorded TV. Open the Panel Menu to change such WinDVR settings as the sleep timer, the parental control feature, and tuner input mode.

Completing the Initial Setup

The first time you open WinDVR after installation, a wizard opens to walk you through the initial setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the software to meet your specific needs:

1In the Device window:

■For Device, select Adaptec PCI Capture Device.

■For Source, select TV.

■Do not adjust the Standard setting. WinDVR will automatically adjust it to match the geographical area you choose in Step 2.

2In the TV window:

■For Tuner, select Antenna if you are using an antenna; otherwise, select Cable.

■For Country or Region, select your geographical location. WinDVR uses this information to set the device standard, and provide TV programming schedules for your location through an electronic program guide (EPG).

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