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L•TV Portable Pro
L•TV Portable Pro
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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright (C) 1996 by FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• L•TVPortable Pro is a trademark of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.
• ASTis a trademark of AST Computer Corporation.
• Radio Shack is a trademark of Tandy Corporation.
• Action! SE is a registered trademark of MacroMedia, Inc.
FCC Notice
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not in-
stalled and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the installation and
operation instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B comput-
ing device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC Rules, that
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a res-
idential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the device with respect to the receiver.
• Remove the computer away from the receiver.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and re-
ceiver are on different branch circuits.
You are also warned that any changes to this certified device will void your
legal right to operate it.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tele-
vision technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following
booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How
to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
In order for an installation of this product to maintain compliance with the
limits for a Class B device, shielded cables must be used for the connection of
any devices external to this product. The use of a non-shielded cable for the
above referenced device is prohibited.
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Copyrights and Trademarks ................................................................................2
FCC Notice..........................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................3
Part One: Introduction ........................................................................................4
Hardware Requirements......................................................................................5
IBM:..............................................................................................................5
Macintosh: ....................................................................................................5
Cables for L•TV Portable Pro..............................................................................6
Part Two: Hardware Installation..........................................................................8
Laptop and Notebook Video ........................................................................9
IBM PC Laptops ..........................................................................................9
Macintosh PowerBooks and Duos..............................................................10
Part Three: L•TV Portable Pro Control Panel ..................................................12
MODE ........................................................................................................12
H_POS........................................................................................................12
V_POS........................................................................................................12
H_SIZE ......................................................................................................12
V_SIZE ......................................................................................................12
BRIGHT......................................................................................................13
Freezing the Screen ....................................................................................13
Special Power-up Key Presses....................................................................13
Game Mode ................................................................................................13
Silent Mode ................................................................................................13
Default Mode..............................................................................................13
Part Four: Tips For Best Results........................................................................14
Use 640 by 480 Modes ..............................................................................14
Large Text ..................................................................................................14
Avoid Fine Detail........................................................................................14
Use the Center 85% of the Screen..............................................................14
Choose Colors Carefully ............................................................................14
Adjust the Brightness..................................................................................15
Avoid “Dither” Patterns..............................................................................15
Connection to the Video Device ................................................................15
Monitors......................................................................................................15
VCRs ..........................................................................................................16
S-Video vs Composite Output....................................................................16
Part Five: In Case of Difficulty ........................................................................17
Part Six: Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................18
Part Seven: Warranty Information ....................................................................20
Part Eight: Short Cut Manual............................................................................21