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TView Gold PCI User’s Guide

  

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The Luma Notch Filter is intended to isolate a certain
video frequency present in all video signals that may

cause distortion in the image.  By clicking the Luma

Notch Filter on you will see an improved picture on many
TVs not equipped with this type of filter already.

Chroma Bandpass Filter

The Chroma Bandpass filter is much like the Luma Notch

Filter, in that the filter is designed to isolate a specific

video frequency.  However, the Chroma Bandpass filter
works only when you are outputting to composite video.

If you are using a composite video connection, you will

see an improvement in the computer image on the TV.

Pedestal

If you are in the United States, you should turn pedestal
on.  Your North American television set is designed to

operate this way.

If you are in Japan, you will need to turn this feature off.

Saving your Settings

Once you have set the TV Output Format and adjusted
the sizing and positioning of the computer image you can

save your settings by clicking on the “Save” Button on the

control panel.  After clicking on this button, your
preferences will be saved until you choose to change

them and click on the save button again.

Summary of Contents for TView Gold PCI

Page 1: ...TView Gold PCI User s Guide Rev4 03...

Page 2: ...a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try t...

Page 3: ...tation on printed circuit boards and associated software are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws the printed circuit board or the software programs provided may not be copied...

Page 4: ...respective manufacturers 2003 FOCUS Enhancements Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 5: ...k page Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 3 CHAPTER 2 9 Checking the Packing List 9 Packing List 10 Inspecting the Equipment 10 CHAPTER 3 19 PICTURE SETUP 34 CHAPTER 4 38 Color 39 Sharpness 39 Tint or Hue 39...

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Page 7: ...pter also discusses the notation conventions used in the guide Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware which describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the TView Gold PCI har...

Page 8: ...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 information o...

Page 9: ...TView Gold PCI User s Guide Preface 3 URL http www FOCUSinfo com e mail info FOCUSinfo com...

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Page 11: ...vision display from your computer Features The TView Gold PCI includes the following features Works with multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP Compatibility with any size...

Page 12: ...PCI User s Guide 4 TrueScale image compression that precisely fits the image on your television without dropping lines or altering video resolution 2D image zoom with pan control 2D Flicker Filter wit...

Page 13: ...5 Modes of Operation The TView PCI has ability to operate in three separate modes 1 Presentation Mode Display the same image on your computer VGA or compatible monitor and television simultaneously F...

Page 14: ...TView Gold PCI User s Guide 6 Figure 1 2 Television Only Mode 2 Television Only Mode Use the television as your only display Figure 1 3 Video Record Mode 3 Video Record Mode Record your video image...

Page 15: ...ckage using a large screen TV Project computer games onto a TV screen Cruise the Internet on a television Conferencing via TV E Mail Collaborating with others on computer based projects View DVD movie...

Page 16: ...ceivers or televisions without composite or S Video inputs an RF Modulator is required Radio Shack 15 1283 Color Modes and Resolution Supports up to 16 777 216 colors 24 bit and up to 1600 x 1280 152H...

Page 17: ...peration of the TView Gold PCI IBM or compatible Personal computer with an available PCI Slot Microsoft Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA desktop resolution A TV monitor VCR or any vi...

Page 18: ...uipment Before installing and connecting the hardware inspect it for any damage which may have been incurred during shipment Perform a thorough inspection looking for dents scratches or loose parts Lo...

Page 19: ...nected to the computer Remove the cover off your computer 2 Inside your computer are the extension slots Choose one of the empty PCI slots Position the TView Gold PCI board over the selected empty PCI...

Page 20: ...er cable is a special video cable supplied with your TView Gold PCI The cable is 10 in length and has two 15 pin video connectors marked Computer and Monitor at one end and a single 15 pin video conne...

Page 21: ...Figure 2 1 Composite Video Connectors To determine if your television supports composite video look for a port on your television that matches the composite video out port at the rear of the TView Go...

Page 22: ...is recommended that if the S Video connection is available it be used Figure 2 2 S Video Connectors To determine if your television supports S Video look for a port at the rear of the television that...

Page 23: ...nect one end of the supplied composite video cable or S Video cable to the matching port located on the TView Gold PCI board at the rear of your computer 2 Connect the other end of the composite cable...

Page 24: ...he female connector attached to the larger end of the SCART cable Connecting the TView Gold PCI to a SCART video Connection Europe Only 1 Connect the small end of the SCART cable to the matching port...

Page 25: ...programming feature If you are unsure about how to set your television to accept external video through the Antenna In refer to the television owner s manual To connect the TView Gold PCI to your tele...

Page 26: ...cting the TView Gold PCI unit you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape To connect your TView Gold PCI to a VCR perform the following steps 1 Connect one end of the supplied com...

Page 27: ...connected correctly the image from the computer monitor should now appear on the television screen Note If your VCR does not have a button specifying video in use your VCR s remote control to find an...

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Page 29: ...w Gold PCI User s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Software This chapter describes the TView Gold PCI Control Panel software Installing the TView Gold PCI Control Panel on a PC Windows 95 98...

Page 30: ...hat do you want Windows to do Please click on Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver Proceed by clicking Next 3 A Select a Hardware Type message wil...

Page 31: ...ble driver for Windows 95 98 ME 5 Select the Win9x folder and proceed by pressing OK 6 A Select Device message will now occur indicating the proper selected driver model TView Gold PCI Video Card Proc...

Page 32: ...u may now start adjusting your image on your video monitor with the provided TView Gold PCI control panel located on the desktop Once you locate the control panel please open it up and click on the Re...

Page 33: ...Type message will now pop up indicating you to choose a hardware that is suitable for the TView Gold PCI to work under Please pan down and select Sound Video and Game Controller Proceed by clicking N...

Page 34: ...start your computer Installation of the software will begin When completed the computer will identify the completion of the new found TView Gold PCI hardware Note You have just completed your installa...

Page 35: ...under Please pan down and click on Sound Video and Game Controller Proceed by clicking Next Note Make sure that the CD ROM that came with the TView Gold PCI card is in your CD ROM Drive before you pro...

Page 36: ...licking on Continue Anyway to proceed with loading the TView Gold software Installation of the software will now begin When completed the computer will identify the completion of the new found TView G...

Page 37: ...Panel Start Settings Control Panel 2 Start the driver as follows a Double Click on the Devices icon b Scroll down to TViewPCI c Click the Start button d Assuming the device starts OK click on Startup...

Page 38: ...Use the PCI Control Panel To open the TView Gold PCI Control panel double click on the TView Gold PCI icon located on your desktop or on your CDRM inside the appropriate Windows folder Figure 3 1 TVie...

Page 39: ...mage Freeze Screen Position After powering on your TView Gold PCI you might notice that the computer image is not centered on the television screen Using the four directional arrow keys on the control...

Page 40: ...use to pan in any direction on the screen Figure 3 2 TView Gold PCI TV Output Controls for PC Users TV Output Controls For Your PC TV Position TV Size Output Format Test Pattern Generator Output Forma...

Page 41: ...creen by setting that image into a user defined window You have the ability to set the size and position of this window This control should only need to be set once The parameters you set will be save...

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Page 43: ...djusted the sizing and positioning of the computer image you can save your settings by clicking on the Save Button on the control panel After clicking on this button your preferences will be saved unt...

Page 44: ...to adjust the quality of the image on the television screen You will need to click on the folder tab labeled Picture to access the picture adjustments After clicking on the Picture tab you will see t...

Page 45: ...lider control with the mouse you can increase Contrast Brightness or Sharpness by dragging the slider to the right To decrease Contrast Brightness or Sharpness drag the appropriate slider to the left...

Page 46: ...r works only when you are outputting to composite video If you are using a composite video connection you will see an improvement in the computer image on the TV Pedestal If you are in the United Stat...

Page 47: ...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 preferences back to your last saved setting If you would like...

Page 48: ...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 television...

Page 49: ...cture Adjust the color control until the picture is clear and has a minimal amount of color bleeding I f the color is turned up too high the color will be over saturated Sharpness The Sharpness adjust...

Page 50: ...TView Gold PCI User s Guide 42 column of colors side by side and then adjust them until the color appears correct to you...

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Page 52: ...e connection from the comp video out port S Video out port or SCART video output to the input on your monitor or VCR Ensure that the TV or VCR is ON Check the connection from the PCI in the PCI Card S...

Page 53: ...r may cause image quality problems If at all possible avoid those devices that convert the TView Gold PCI signal into an antenna signal Colors are poor quality or non existent Adjust the color and con...

Page 54: ...follow these steps 1 Contact FOCUS Enhancements Technical Support at 1 408 370 9963 A representative is available from 8 00 AM to 12 00PM 1 00PM to 5 00PM Pacific Standard Time PST Explain the nature...

Page 55: ...ted Warranty FOCUS Enhancements Inc warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of original purchase If you discover a defect FOCUS Enha...

Page 56: ...ithout the written consent of FOCUS Enhancements Inc has a serial number that has been removed modified or defaced FOCUS Enhancements Inc reserves the right to use re manufactured refurbished or used...

Page 57: ...AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY EVEN IF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IN...

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