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Basic Usage
The R5000-HD is launched in the usual
fashion, either via the start menu or from the desktop icon. The PVR
helper application will also launch the R5000-HD DVR in the event that
it needs to initiate a recording (more in the PVR manual). The R5000-HD
can be terminated from the main menu:
"File"->"Exit".
When not needed, the R5000-HD can be minimized to reside in the system
tray. The icon can take on 3 forms: 1) Ready/Standby (no recording
in progress). In this state the icon is black and gray. 2) Recording in
progress. The Icon turns red. 3) USB device unplugged/USB error. The
icon will have a red "X" through it.
The tray icon also has its own menu, accessible by right-clicking on it.
From this menu, the user can terminate the application, start or stop a
recording or open the main dialog.
PC Standby/Hibernation: The R5000-HD does not have to be
terminated/restarted when the PC is put into/taken out of standby or
hibernate mode. Starting with PVR ver. 1.3, it has the capability to wake the
PC from hibernation or standby mode to start a recording. For instance, if
an event is scheduled to be recorded while the PC is in standby/hibernate
mode, the PC will be woken up, the DVR launched and the program
recorded. However, STB initiated events (STB sends out a record command)
while in standby/hibernate mode will be ignored.
Files used by the R5000-HD: There are 3 other files used
regularly by the R5000-HD. They include 2 log files (see section on
"Logs") and a configuration file that stores all user
preferences. The configuration file, "[serial number].cfg", resides in
the installation directory (usually c:\Program Files\R5000HD) and is
text format, human-readable. In the event it is deleted or renamed, the
R5000-HD will create a new configuration file with default settings. You
will have to re-enter your file save path and other preferences.
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