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Matrox EpicA Series – User Guide
Problem
Computer text is hard to read with a TV
1
Cause
The resolution of a TV is lower than a typical computer display. As a result, some text may be
harder to read with a TV than with a computer monitor.
1
Solution
Lower your computer display resolution:
Windows 2000/XP
–
1
Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
#
Settings
.
2
Move the
Screen area
(Windows 2000) or
Screen resolution
(Windows XP) slider to a
lower setting.
3
Click
OK
to close the dialog box and apply changes.
2
Solution
If you’re using a display area larger than 640 × 480, you can use larger system fonts to make
some text more readable:
Windows 2000/XP
–
1
Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
#
Settings
#
Advanced
#
General
.
2
Under
Font size
, select
Large Fonts
.
3
Click
OK
to close the dialog box and apply changes.
Problem
Poor TV or video recorder image quality
1
Cause
Your software TV settings may need adjusting.
1
Solution
.
2
Cause
There may be too many video devices between your video source and destination, or one or
more of the video devices may be degrading the quality of the video signal. Demodulators,
long cables, cable extensions and improper connections can all affect video signal quality.
1
Solution
If your video equipment supports it, use S-video connections. For more information,
2
Solution
Try changing one or more video devices.
3
Solution
If possible, use fewer connections. For example, don’t use cable extensions.
3
Cause
The image settings on your TV may need adjusting.
1
Solution
Some TVs have an aperture control sometimes called
PICTURE
. Lowering this setting may
reduce this problem. Reducing your TV’s brightness setting may also improve image quality.
For more information, see your TV manual.