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iTView DV User’s Guide

Chapter 5

 

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting

This chapter describes possible problems that you might encounter
and ways to solve them.

Problem

Possible Causes/Solutions

No video from the
iTView DV

 

Check the connection from the computer’s video output

port to the VGA in port at the rear of the TView unit.

 

Check the connection from the comp video out port or

S-Video out port to the input on your monitor or VCR.

 

Ensure that the TV or VCR is ON.

 

Check the connection from the power supply. Is the

TView unit plugged in? Is the LED ON and green?

 

Ensure that your television or VCR has been

configured to accept auxiliary video input.

 

Ensure that the iTView DV is connected to the

appropriate video connector on your TV or VCR. At the

TV or VCR end, the cable should be connected to the

VIDEO IN, or AUX IN port.

 

 Flicker, or other
distortion on your
screen

 

Use of an RF modulator may cause image quality

problems. If at all possible, avoid those devices that

convert the iTView DV signal into an antenna signal.

Summary of Contents for iTView DV

Page 1: ...iTView DV User s Guide Rev 9 01...

Page 2: ...television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures This unit was teste...

Page 3: ...copyright laws the printed circuit board or the software programs provided may not be copied in whole or part without written consent of FOCUS Enhancements Inc except in the normal use of the softwar...

Page 4: ...Television 13 Connecting the iTView DV to a VCR 18 Functions of the iTView DV LED 20 CHAPTER 3 iTVIEW DV SOFTWARE 21 Installing the iTView DV Control Panel Software 21 Screen Controls 22 TV Output Co...

Page 5: ...he notation conventions used in the guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation which describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the iTView DV hardware and the steps required...

Page 6: ...ad these warnings carefully and be sure you understand how they relate to the installation procedures before proceeding Note Points out important or useful information Contact Information To get infor...

Page 7: ...iTView DV User s Guide Preface 3 On line URL http www FOCUSinfo com e mail info FOCUSinfo com...

Page 8: ...controls Variable horizontal and vertical scaling controls Variable zoom controls Image freeze control Brightness Contrast Sharpness Flicker Filter Color Saturation 2D flicker filter controls Easy plu...

Page 9: ...er s Guide Introduction 5 Modes of Operation The iTView DV has ability to operate in two separate modes Figure 1 1 Presentation Mode 1 Presentation Mode Display the same image on your computer and you...

Page 10: ...iTView DV User s Guide Chapter 1 6 Figure 1 2 Video Record Mode 2 Video Record Mode Record your video image or digital movie directly to your videotape...

Page 11: ...ales or other multimedia presentations from a laptop to a large TV Output your digital movies to television Demonstrate a new software package using a large screen TV Project computer games onto a TV...

Page 12: ...ideo or SCART Europe only input connector For television receivers or televisions without composite or S Video inputs an RF Modulator is required Radio Shack 15 1283 Color Modes and Resolution Support...

Page 13: ...quirements for the operation of the iTView DV iMac DV Any Flavor iMac personal computer Television with S Video or Composite Video output Checking the Packing List Check the packing list that is inclu...

Page 14: ...e been incurred during shipment Perform a thorough inspection looking for dents scratches or loose parts Look for anything that appears unusual or out of the ordinary If any of the equipment is damage...

Page 15: ...our iMac and unplug the power cord from the wall If your internal modem is connected to a telephone line disconnect the telephone line from the modem 2 Place a soft cloth or towel large enough to cove...

Page 16: ...iew DV User s Guide Hardware Installation 12 4 Using a flat screwdriver remove the panel covering the VGA connector Refer to the image above 5 Insert the RGB Cover into the slots on the rear of the iM...

Page 17: ...a VCR see Connecting to a VCR below There are three possible ways to connect to a television Using a composite video connection Using an S Video connection Using a SCART cable Europe only Composite Vi...

Page 18: ...t be labeled video in The Video input jack will have a yellow center S Video Connection S Video is a high quality video connection used by some televisions video cameras and VCRs The connector on an S...

Page 19: ...the SCART cable provided with the iTView DV has two different connectors The larger end of the cable is rectangular in shape and contains 20 small metal pins This larger end of the cable plugs into th...

Page 20: ...S Video cable to the port on the side of the iTView DV labeled either SCART S Video 2 Connect the other end of the composite cable or S Video cable to the Comp Video in or S Video in port at on the te...

Page 21: ...ompanies and uses a different type of video than that used by iTView DV It is not possible to connect directly to this input If this is the only input available and you do not have a VCR this input ca...

Page 22: ...the iTView DV unit or connect the male end of the S Video cable to the port on the side of the iTView DV labeled SCART S Video 2 Connect the other end of the composite cable or S Video cable to the p...

Page 23: ...specifying video in use your VCR s remote control to find an on screen programming system Using the programming system to set the VCR to receive external video If you are unsure about how to do this r...

Page 24: ...e Installation 20 Functions of the iTView DV LED The LED located on the front of the iTView DV indicates a connection has been established between the iMac DV and the iTView DV The LED will glow green...

Page 25: ...re Perform the following steps to install the iTView DV control panel on your Macintosh 1 Insert the iTView DV CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 2 Open the iTView CD ROM when it appears on the desktop 3 Wh...

Page 26: ...l Strip Feature Screen Position After powering on your iTView DV you might notice that the computer image is not centered on the television screen Using the four directional arrow keys on the control...

Page 27: ...row keys you can zoom the image iTView DV Control Strip Control Strip Feature By clicking on the control strip on your desktop you can obtain access to the iTView DV s control strip feature This featu...

Page 28: ...control panel these are Picture Setup and TV Setup To access these controls click on the arrow icon to the left of the word setup in the lower left hand corner of the control panel refer to figure 3 1...

Page 29: ...ing that image into a user defined window You have the ablility to set the size and position of this window This control should only need to be set once The parameters you set will be saved for the ne...

Page 30: ...button again If you are unhappy with your settings and would like to go back to your last saved set of preferences simply click on the Revert key on the control panel This will set all user definable...

Page 31: ...to adjust the following aspects of the computer image on the TV Contrast Brightness Sharpness Flicker Filter Color Color Level Contrast Brightness Sharpness Adjusting the Contrast Brightness and Sharp...

Page 32: ...ional Features There are four additional controls you can manipulate within this section of the iTView DV Control Panel These are RGB Gain Luma Notch Filter Chroma Bandpass Filter Pedistal These contr...

Page 33: ...f you are using a composite video connection you will see an improvement in the computer image on the TV Pedistal If you are in the United States you should turn pedistal on Your North American televi...

Page 34: ...Guide Image Control 30 the control panel This will set all user definable preferences back to your last saved setting If you would like to set all controls to the factory default click on the button...

Page 35: ...nd some time adjusting the television s video settings The following are some suggestions for tuning the video output you see on the screen Note The items listed below are general tips for all televis...

Page 36: ...l the picture is clear and has a minimal amount of color bleeding If the color is turned up too high the color will be over saturated Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment on your television adjusts the...

Page 37: ...n your monitor or VCR Ensure that the TV or VCR is ON Check the connection from the power supply Is the TView unit plugged in Is the LED ON and green Ensure that your television or VCR has been config...

Page 38: ...w DV signal into an antenna signal TV image overshoots or fails to fill the screen Use the iTView DV s horizontal and vertical controls to adjust positioning Adjust the iTView DV s TV size control to...

Page 39: ...with the specific problem or give you a Return Materials Authorization Number Note No goods will be accepted for warranty repair or return without an RMA number 2 Pack the iTView DV carefully If poss...

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