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This is a blank page Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 3 CHAPTER 2 9 Checking the Packing List 10 Packing List 10 Inspecting the Equipment 11 CHAPTER 3 21 What’s on the CD ROM? 21 Windows 95 Installation 21 Using the TV Fonts in Windows 95, 98 & 2000 22 CHAPTER 4 24 Auto-Save Memory Function 28 Functions of the TView Micro SXGA LED 28 Dip Switches [...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Preface 1 About the User’s Guide The TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide is designed to help you to quickly and easily connect the hardware and install the software for this product. The guide is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction , which describes the key features and functionality of the pro[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide About This Guide 2 Notation Conventions This user’s guide uses the following conventions to specify certain types of information. Warns you about potential problems and hazards during the installation or use of the product. Read these warnings carefully, and be sure you understand how they relate to the installatio[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 1 3 Chapter 1 Introduction The TView Micro SXGA converts the VGA output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. TView Micro SXGA automatically detects VGA , SVGA, XGA, SXGA resolutions and synchronizes it with your television. The result is a high quality, fli[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Introduction 4 • 2D Flicker Filter with 8 Levels[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 1 5 Modes of Operation The TView Micro SXGA has ability to operate in three separate modes: Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode 1. Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer 2. Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only display.[...]

TView Micro SXGA 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[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 1 7 Suggested Uses for the TView Micro SXGA The TView Micro SXGA can be used for many purposes. For example: • Bring sales or other multimedia 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 • Proj[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Introduction 8 Specifications Table 1: TView Micro SXGA Specifications. Computer Compatibility • Multiple platforms include Mac OS, Windows 95, 98, 2000 & 2000 ME along with any computer with a VGA output Television Compatibility • Works with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite), S- [...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the TView Micro SXGA hardware, and the steps required to perform the installation. System Requirements Before installation, the following are system requirements for the operation of the[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 10 Note: In order to see the video output on both the computer monitor and TV simultaneously, you will need to be using a monitor with a VGA compatible input connector. If your monitor is larger than 14”, it must be multisync (capable of running at various frequencies). Refer to your Macintosh[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 11 Inspecting the Equipment 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. Look for anything that appears unusual or out-of-the ordinary. If any of the equipm[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 12 Perform the following steps to connect the TView Micro SXGA to a PC or Macintosh Desktop or Laptop: 1. Turn the computer and monitor off. The computer must be off when connecting the TView Micro SXGA .Connecting with the power on could result in static damage to your computer and video equipm[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 13 state, see function of TView Micro SXGA LED in Chapter 4. Figure 2-1: Connecting the TView Micro SXGA to an IBM or Macintosh PC Note: Use AC power to power the laptop when using the TView Micro SXGA . If you use battery power, your video output may be interrupted to conserve power.[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 14 Connecting the TView Micro SXGA to a Television The next step in connecting your system is to connect to the television. (If you are planning to connect to a VCR, see "Connecting to a VCR" below.) There are two possible ways to connect to a television: • Using a composite video co[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 15 Note: The composite video port on the television may or may not be labeled "video in.” S-Video Connection S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some video cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a round plug with several small metal pins. It plugs into the S-Video outp[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 16 SCART Connection (Europe Only) SCART is a high-quality video connection used on most televisions and VCR's in Europe. The connector on the SCART cable provided with the TView Micro SXGA has two different connectors. The larger end of the cable is rectangular in shape and contains 20 smal[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 17 correctly, the image from the computer monitor should now appear on the television screen. Figure 2-5: Connecting TView Micro SXGA to the Television When you are looking at the television to make these connections, you may see an input labeled ANT IN. This input is used by cable TV companies and uses a d[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 18 Connecting to the Television Using an RF Modulator If you do not have a television with composite video or S-Video, you will need a special adapter called an RF Modulator. This device converts the Composite Video signal from the TView Micro SXGA unit to an antenna signal. The RF Modulator is [...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 2 19 6. Turn the TView Micro SXGA on. 7. Turn the television on. If the cables have been connected correctly, the image from the computer monitor should now appear on the television screen. Connecting the TView Micro SXGA to a VCR In certain configurations, the video will be run through a VCR. Therefore the u[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Hardware Installation 20 7. Find a button on the front of the VCR called "Line," "TV/Video," "Video Input," or something similar. Press the button. If the cables have been connected correctly, the image from the computer monitor should now appear on the television screen. Note If your VC[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 3 21 Chapter 3 Software Installation Your TView Micro SXGA is completely plug and play. The unit will work even if this software is not installed. However, there are both compatibility and usability advantages in installing the software and thus installation is recommended. This chapter describes the TView Un[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Software Installation 22 3. Double-click on the CD drive. 4. Double-click on folder entitled TView Extras 5. Double-click on the "pc_disk" icon. 6. Double-click on the “setup” icon 7. Follow the setup program instructions. TV Fonts The TV fonts included with this software are large and easy to read. The[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 3 23 6. Click on “Scheme.” A drop-down menu with a list of font types appears. Scroll down the list and select “TV.” 7. Click “Apply.” The text on the screen will now appear in the TV font.[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Image Control 24 Chapter 4 Image Control This chapter describes the location and functions of the control buttons on the TView Micro SXGA 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 SXGA unit, you will notice[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 4 25 The buttons on top of the Micro SXGA perform the following functions: • Horizontal Position Button: When DIP switch #3 is in the OFF position this button is used to center the image on the screen horizontally. Pressing the horizontal position button incrementally scrolls the entire image on the TV from[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Image Control 26 • Vertical Position Button: When DIP switch #3 is in the OFF position this button is used to position the image on the screen vertically. Pressing the vertical position button incrementally scrolls the entire image up and down on the TV. When the image reaches the bottom of the screen, it cycles ar[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 4 27 manipulate the quality of your computer image on the television. • Flicker Reduction Modes: When DIP switch #4 is in the OFF position, you can toggle through 8 flicker reduction modes. Click the button until the image on your television is stable and not flickering. • Video Adjustment Mode: When DIP [...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Image Control 28 Auto-Save Memory Function After you have changed the settings of the TView Micro SXGA, the changes are automatically saved to memory with the unit’s auto-save memory function. The green LED on the front of the unit flashes off for about one second to indicate that the settings have been successfull[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 4 29 Table: TView Micro SXGA LED Color Meaning Steady 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 there is no VGA input present, the TView Micro SXGA displays a[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Image Control 30 Dip Switches ON OFF 1 2 3 4 1 = NTSC/PAL 2 = Comp/S-Video or SCART On = PAL On = SCART Mode Off = NTSC 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 Wind[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 4 31 3. Double-click on the "Display" icon. 4. Click on the "Settings" tab. 5. Move the "Desktop Area" slider to the desired resolution. 6. IMPORTANT: Click on "APPLY" first, and then "OK." Macintosh To change screen resolutions, perform the following steps: 1[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Image Control 32 • Dual Monitor Mode - The external monitor increases the size of the workspace, allowing you to drag windows or applications from one monitor to another. Note: Newer PowerBooks such as the 2400s and 3400s do not support dual monitor mode. When the TView Micro SXGA is connected to these models, it d[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 5 33 Chapter 5 Tuning Your Television This chapter describes the methods you can use to tune the image on your television. Using Your Television’s Video Settings Picture quality varies from television to television. To obtain the clearest and sharpest picture from your television, it is important to spend s[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Tuning Your Television 34 Brightness The Brightness adjustment on the television adjusts the brightness levels of black areas of the picture. Raise or lower the brightness until the picture appears bright without a "blooming" effect. The sides of the picture should be straight, not curved or bowed. Color Th[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 6 35 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible problems that you might encounter and ways to solve them. Problem Possible Causes/Solutions No video from the TView Micro SXGA • Check the connection from the computer’s video output port to the monitor in port at the rear of the TView unit. ?[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Troubleshooting 36 Picture Rolls • Ensure that your secondary monitor and computer monitor size are supported by the TView Micro SXGA 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 TView Micro SXGA sig[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Chapter 6 37 failure. TView Micro SXGA failure • Inspect the TView Micro SXGA unit for signs of damage (i.e. broken pins, severed wires, etc.). Returning a Damaged or Failed TView Micro SXGA Unit To return a TView Micro SXGA unit, follow these steps: 1. Contact FOCUS Enhancements Technical Support at 1-408- 370-996[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Troubleshooting 38 FOCUS Enhancements will repair or replace your TView Micro SXGA within 5 working days. For units not covered under the 3 year warranty, or where the warranty has been voided, a minimum fee of $90.00 must be paid.[...]

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TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Warranty 40 Limited Warranty FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEAR from the date of original purchase. If you discover a defect, FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or exchange the product at no charge to you, p[...]

TView Micro SXGA User’s Guide Warranty 41 Enhancements, Inc. does not warrant or represent that all third-party software or hardware will function error-free when used in conjunction with this FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WA[...]