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TView Micro XGA User’s Guide

Introduction

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2D Flicker Filter with 8 Levels

Summary of Contents for TView Micro XGA

Page 1: ...TView Micro XGA User s Guide Rev 02 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: ...t 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 software program...

Page 4: ...allation 21 Using the TV Fonts in Windows 95 98 2000 22 To select the TV fonts for your Windows 95 system perform the following steps 22 CHAPTER 4 24 Auto Save Memory Function 28 Functions of the TVie...

Page 5: ...ew Micro XGA hardware and the steps required to perform the installation Chapter 3 Installing the Software which describes the TView universal installer software the steps required to perform the inst...

Page 6: ...sure you understand how they relate to the installation procedures before proceeding Note Points out important or useful information Contact Information To get information on the reseller nearest to...

Page 7: ...des the best possible resolution for PC to TV scan conversion Screen position controls 2X Zoom with area pan control Compatibility with any size television monitor NTSC PAL with an RCA composite S Vid...

Page 8: ...TView Micro XGA User s Guide Introduction 4 2D Flicker Filter with 8 Levels...

Page 9: ...5 Modes of Operation The TView Micro XGA has ability to operate in three separate modes 1 Presentation Mode Display the same image on your computer Figure 1 1 Presentation Mode 2 Television Only Mode...

Page 10: ...TView Micro XGA User s Guide Introduction 6 Figure 1 2 Television Only Mode 3 Video Record Mode Record your video image directly to videotape Figure 1 3 Video Record Mode...

Page 11: ...ia presentations from a laptop to a large TV Create training tapes or outfit a training room Demonstrate a new software package using a large screen TV Project computer games onto a TV screen Cruise t...

Page 12: ...th any size television monitor NTSC PAL with an RCA composite S Video or SCART Europe only input connector For television receivers or televisions without composite or S Video inputs an RF Modulator i...

Page 13: ...ion System Requirements Before installation the following are system requirements for the operation of the TView Micro XGA IBM or compatible Personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher proces...

Page 14: ...g the type of monitor you are using A TV monitor VCR or any video device that can display or record NTSC or PAL video Checking the Packing List Check the packing list that is included in this manual C...

Page 15: ...ntosh Computer This section describes the steps to connect your TView Micro XGA to a television or VCR The following sections describe how to connect to IBM PCs Macintosh PCs IBM PC laptops and Notebo...

Page 16: ...ector located at the other end of the VGA Input cable to the monitor out port at the rear of the computer the same port from which you disconnected the current monitor cable in step 2 For a Macintosh...

Page 17: ...the TView Micro XGA LED in Chapter 4 Figure 2 1 Connecting the TView Micro XGA to an IBM or Macintosh PC Note Use AC power to power the laptop when using the TView Micro XGA If you use battery power...

Page 18: ...a SCART cable Europe only Composite Video Connection Composite video is a connection type used by most televisions VCRs laserdisc players and certain LCD panels The connectors on a composite video cab...

Page 19: ...Video output port at the rear of the TView Micro XGA unit Note The S Video connection is a newer video standard This type connection improves color clarity and resolution It is recommended that if th...

Page 20: ...nector provided with the TView Micro XGA can accept audio input from your computer To utilize this function connect a standard 1 8 male mini stereo cable not included to the female connector attached...

Page 21: ...ions you may see an input labeled ANT IN This input is used by cable TV companies and uses a different type of video than that used by TView Micro XGA It is not possible to connect directly to this in...

Page 22: ...to specify input using the TVs on screen 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 T...

Page 23: ...onnect your TView Micro XGA to a VCR perform the following steps 1 Connect one end of the supplied composite video cable to the Comp Video port located on the side of the TView Micro XGA unit or conne...

Page 24: ...er 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 on screen programming system Using the progra...

Page 25: ...red to perform the installation what you get with the software and how to use the applications Windows Installation What s on the CD ROM The disk s allow you to install three utilities TView Fonts The...

Page 26: ...rge and easy to read They are recommended if your system fonts are small type fonts Using the TV Fonts in Windows 95 98 2000 To select the TV fonts for your Windows 95 system perform the following ste...

Page 27: ...TView Micro XGA User s Guide Chapter 3 23 7 Click Apply The text on the screen will now appear in the TV font...

Page 28: ...XGA Unit It also describes the steps involved in configuring your desktop or laptop video output Screen Controls If you look at the top of your TView Micro XGA unit you will notice four buttons These...

Page 29: ...hen the image reaches the right side of the screen it cycles around to the left side of the screen Screen Width Control When DIP switch 3 is in the ON position this button controls screen width Pressi...

Page 30: ...trol the screen s height on your television Pressing this button in the scaling mode allows you to size your computer screen vertically to fit the television screen Vertical Quadrant Pan Whenyou choos...

Page 31: ...and Color Saturation To enter Brightness Adjustment Mode click the button once After clicking once the LED on the front of the TView Micro XGA will blink green Once in the brightness mode use the Up...

Page 32: ...uccessfully saved to memory All settings are saved even if the unit is powered off and on To restore all settings to their defaults press all four 4 buttons at the same time and hold them down for at...

Page 33: ...dy Red No VGA video input Blinking Red In Contrast Adjustment Mode Green Video signal is OK Blinking Green In Brightness Adjustment Mode Blinking Yellow In Color Saturation Adjustment Mode Note If the...

Page 34: ...Off Comp S Video Mode 3 Scaling Position 4 Flicker Video Adjustments On Scaling Mode On Video Adjustment Mode Off Position Mode Off Flicker Filter Mode Changing Screen Resolutions Windows 95 98 2000...

Page 35: ...from the control panel 2 In the resolution area of the monitors window use the Show pull down menu 3 Select Show All 4 Select the desired resolution Note If you select a resolution not supported by t...

Page 36: ...al screen is turned off When the TView Micro XGA is connected to the PowerBook and the PowerBook is initially turned on it defaults to the dual monitor mode To ensure that the PowerBook recognizes the...

Page 37: ...spend 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 tele...

Page 38: ...ntil 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 t...

Page 39: ...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 a...

Page 40: ...n the ON position Colors are poor quality or non existent Adjust the color and contrast controls on your TV Adjust the Video settings of the TView Micro XGA Use of an RF modulator may cause image qual...

Page 41: ...0 AM to 12 00PM 1 00PM to 5 00PM Pacific Standard Time PST Explain the nature of the problem and any evidence of damage you may have found The customer representative will either assist you with the s...

Page 42: ...ooting 38 Campbell CA 95008 FOCUS Enhancements will repair or replace your TView Micro XGA within 5 15 working days For units not covered under the 1 year warranty or where the warranty has been voide...

Page 43: ...CUS Enhancements Inc cannot be liable for the return or care of any non FOCUS Enhancements Inc products nor accept responsibility for loss or damage of product in transit This warranty does not apply...

Page 44: ...THER PROPERTY CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THIS PRODUCT DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME COMMERCIAL USE INCIDENTAL AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY E...

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