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1. 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 tran sit This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident installation or removal of product abuse misuse misapplication accident neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature failure to follow supplied instructions has been modified repaired or undergone attempted repair by unauthorized personnel without 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 parts and components in making warranty repairs FOCUS Enhancements Inc products are designed to work with Macintosh and PC computers Certain features of third party software or hardware designed for the host system may not he available when used with this product Accordingly FOCUS Enhancements Inc does not warrant or represent that all software or hardware will function error free when used in conjunction with this FOCUS FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Enhancements Inc product THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR RANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR RANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE2. Left This operation moves the computer screen image to the left on your TV screen Key shortcut ALT P ALT L FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Right This operation moves the computer screen image to the right on your TV screen Key shortcut ALT P ALT R Filter menu commands The Filter menu offers the following commands No Filter This operation will apply no flicker filter Key shortcut ALT F ALT N 2 Line This operation will apply 2 line filter to reduce flicker This filter is usually best for display with small characters Key shortcut ALT F ALT 2 3 Line This operation will apply 3 line filter to reduce flicker This filter is usually best for graphic display without small characters Key shortcut ALT F ALT 3 Color Bars This operation will display color bars for testing and cali bration Key shortcut ALT F ALT C FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Setup menu commands The Setup menu offers the following commands NTSC This is the television broadcast signal standard in the United States Canada and Mexico If your television operates with television broadcast signals in these locales select this mode Key shortcut ALT S ALT N NTSC Japan This is the television broadcast signal standard in Japan If your television operates with television broadcast signals in Japan select this mode Keys ALT S ALT J PAL 640x480 PAL is the television broadcast sign
3. TV has the computer screen on it but the edges are overflowing How can I fix this 24 Reason Your computer is not sending a 640x480 60Hz signal You need to experiment with video drivers Your VGA port needs to be activated This condition is called Overscan Your television can only display a resolu tion of about 608x432 with standard Video Converters Windows 95 Open the Control Panel then the Display Icon Click the Settings Tab Click Change Display Type and make sure that your Display type is set to VGA Standard 640x480 If the signal is still distort ed repeat the previous steps and set the Adapter Type to Standard VGA Check your system specifi cations to determine what kind of Video Card is installed in your PC and see the question above for instructions on changing your Adapter Type You should use the CRT Activation key combina tion specific to your com puter Most Laptop com puters have an F key such as F1 F6 F12 each model is different with CRT marked on the side facing you Others have an icon of a monitor Find this key and press it in combination with the Fn key to activate the CRT output of your Laptop If you cannot find the CRT Activation F key on your Laptop consult your Laptop manual for more information about connect ing an external CRT mon itor If your Video Converter has the FOCUS Hardware Compression button Usually marked Comp
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5. this manual You may use both S Video and RCA outputs at the same time to send video to two televisions for example Step 2 If desired connect your computer monitor s 15 pin cable to the 15 pin VGA Pass through port on the TView PresoCard cable Step 3 Turn on your Television Set your TV to AUX or Video Input Video In can usually be set by remote control with a button labeled TV Video Line In Input Select Video AUX or similar Sometimes Video selec tion takes place in an onscreen menu system You must make sure to set your TV to an Input channel instead of a numbered channel such as channel 3 because chan nel 3 is an RF channel not a Video channel RF Modulator and VCR users should leave the TV on FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual channel 3 as detailed in the Reference section at the end of this manual If necessary consult your TV man ual or manufacturer for more information on Video Input When you have set your TV to Video In you will probably see an indicator such as VIDEO or AUX in colored letters in the corner of your TV screen Step 4 The computer s image should now pop up on the TV If it isn t check the Reference section of this manual for tips on configuring your computer s settings to acti vate the TView PresoCard You ll also find up to date tips and advanced information on our Website at http www focusinfo com 17 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard
6. 5 4 helpful It is available form the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual COPYRIGHT This document and the software described in it are copy righted under United States Copyright Laws No part of this document or software may be copied without prior written consent from FOCUS Enhancements Inc except in the normal use of the software as described in this docu ment All printed circuits their physical implementation on printed circuit boards including the LCA program s configuration bit streams 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 in whole or in part without written consent of FOCUS Enhancements Inc except in the normal use of the software programs to make a back up copy This exception does not allow copies to be made for others whether sold or not but all of the material may be sold given or loaned to another person Under the law copying includes translating into another language or for mat Microsoft Windows Windows 95 and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other products named are trademarks of their respective manufacturers 1994 7 FOCUS Enhancements Inc All Rights Reserved FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Table of Contents Section 1 Installation Introduction 4
7. 64 24 het eR oie eee eo eee wie ees 1 Section 2 Software Configuration PresoCard Controller ccc cece eee eee ees 5 PC Driver Setup 6 sce ee eee Ses OS ee ee es 10 Section 3 Connecting to Your Television The TView PresoCard Cable eeeeeee 11 Television Setup iis hs 455 babe oe ee oe dae 16 Section 4 Reference Basic Tips for Advanced Presentations 19 VCRs RF Modulators and You eecceeeee 20 Frequently Asked Questions eee ceeeeee 22 Troubleshooting Matrix ccc cece cece eee eee 24 Technical Support and Warranty Repair 27 vi FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual INTRODUCTION The TView PresoCard from FOCUS Enhancements puts PC to TV video conversion technology into the smallest and lightest form factor available on a personal computer The PresoCard PC to TV video converter fits into any PC laptop Type II or Type III PC Card slot for unparalleled mobility Because every ounce makes a difference when you travel the PresoCard is ideal for the mobile exhibitor It delivers big screen impact without the size and weight associated with presentation monitors and portable pro jection devices The TView PresoCard offers the ultimate in portability No power adapters no cable collection no carrying case And you ll stay in control of the image positioning filter ing and video output of your PC through an easy to us
8. ALT 2 Help menu commands The Help menu offers the following commands which provide you assistance with this application Index command Use this command to display the opening screen of Help From the opening screen you can jump to step by step instructions for using the TView PresoCard as well as var ious types of reference information Using Help command Use this command to display the opening screen of Help From the opening screen you can jump to step by step instructions for using the TView PresoCard and various types of reference information About command Use this command to display the copyright notice and ver sion number of your copy of PresoCard Controller 10 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual DRIVER SETUP NOTE NOTE Your computer s video driver must be set to a VGA com patible setting CRT Activation Key When using the TView PresoCard you should use the CRT Activation key combination specific to your comput er Most Laptop computers have an F key such as F1 F6 F12 each model is different with CRT marked on the side facing you Others have an icon of a monitor Find this key and press it in combination with the Fn key to activate the CRT output of your Laptop If you cannot find the CRT Activation F key on your Laptop consult your Laptop manual for more information about connect ing an external CRT monitor Windows 95 Open the Control Panel then the
9. Display Icon Click the Settings Tab Click Change Display Type and make sure that your Display type is set to VGA Standard 640x480 If the signal is still distorted repeat the previous steps and set the Adapter Type to Standard VGA Whenever changing your control panel settings be sure to write the previous settings down on a piece of paper just in case you need to change it back Windows 3 1x Use the Windows Setup program located in the Main Program Group to specify your Display Driver Recommended Windows 3 1 drivers include VGA Super VGA 640x480 VGA 3 0 GD5434 640x480x256 and GD5434 640x480x64K Section 3 Connecting the Television THE TVIEW PRESOCARD CABLE Your TView PresoCard includes a special proprietary cable that only works with the PresoCard This cable connects between your PresoCard and the 15 pin VGA port on the back of your laptop computer PresoCard interface S Video and Composite Video Out ports VGA Pass through f to optional computer monitor VGA Input from laptop VGA port Side View Top View 11 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Connecting the TView PresoCard Cable This cable can only be attached one way e Attach the cable s VGA Input port to your laptop s VGA Monitor Out port and tighten the thumbscrews e Attach the PresoCard Interface connector to the PresoCard Press this connector into the card s match ing port until you feel i
10. LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY 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 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR PER SONAL INJURY EVEN IF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the inclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Product specifications and information are subject to change without notice 29 30 FOCUS Enhancements LeTV Micro amp PC Micro Presenter User s Manual FOCUS Enhancements LeTV Micro amp PC Micro Presenter User s Manual 3
11. TView PresoCard User s Manual FOCUS Enhancements Inc FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by on or more of the following mea sures e This unit was tested with shielded cable therefore for continued compliance use the shielded cables provided with the unit e Reorient or relocate the unit e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent form that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help You may find the following booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems stock number 004 000 00034
12. User s Manual Section 4 Reference BASIC TIPS FOR ADVANCED PRESENTATIONS Good presentations are part art and part science but experi enced successful presenters tend to follow these guidelines Keep it simple Use large pictures and characters Use large type At least 18 point size Use motion to add interest to your presentation Avoid intense backgrounds Pastels provide palatable con trasts Use solid colors for backgrounds Increase the color choices by using video cards that support more colors Avoid red colors Reds do not display as accurately as greens or blues On PAL televisions avoid large areas of bright color Changing to NTSC output may eliminate panel flicker Don t use the entire screen Leaving space around the edges accommodates different video formats and overscan Rehearse Run through your presentation several times Practice using the Electronic Marker and the features of your own presentation package until they become second nature Get there early Set up well before the class or meeting begins Check for overscan on the television or video projec tor you ll be using Make adjustments ahead of time 19 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual VCRS RF MODULATORS AND YOU Connecting to a VCR To use your VCR to connect a TView PresoCard to your TV first find the Comp Video cable and S Video cable Then connect either the Comp Video cable or S Video cable from the T
13. View PresoCard to a port on your VCR labeled Video Input also known as AUX IN or AV IN it will probably be a yellow RCA Phono type connector on the back of your VCR Now find the connector on your VCR marked ANT Out To TV or RF Out This port usual ly has a Cable TV type cable screwed in connecting it to your TV Next tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 and turn on your VCR Find a button on the front of the VCR called Line TV Video Video Input or similar and press it If your VCR does not have a button to specify Video In try to find an onscreen menuing system with your VCR s remote control Then confirm that your computer is turned on and the Scan Converter has its power light lit RF Modulators If you do not have a VCR with Comp Video or S Video you need a special adapter called an RF Modulator This device converts the Comp Video signal from your TView PresoCard to an Antenna Signal which can then be tuned in on your TV using Channel 3 or 4 FOCUS Technical Support recommends the Radio Shack RF Modulator available under Radio Shack part number 15 1283 Advanced Setup This section serves as a compilation of suggestions and tips we have collected while using Video Converter prod ucts here at FOCUS Enhancements These Hints and Tips are designed to improve the picture quality of your televi sion help you better understand your Video Converter and give you some insight into special features FOCUS Enhancements TV
14. aid on the black and white signal Because of this overlay some tele visions become confused and can t tell whether elements of the signal are meant to contain color or brightness infor mation This confusion results in color rainbows seen in the small white letters and some other pictures These effects generally are not noticed in broadcast pictures which have large objects complex scenes and motion Using an S Video input with the FOCUS Enhancements Video Converter will minimize this condition Will I see a color picture on the television if I have black and white laptop Yes If your laptop has a VGA or Macintosh RGB output port it will support color operation when it is connected a color monitor or television Will I see the picture on my computer monitor and the television simultaneously FOCUS Enhancements Video Converters provide a VGA passthrough cable or port that enables viewing of your television and VGA monitor at the same time Some older laptops will not allow simultaneous use of the television and the laptop screen 23 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem My TV shows a distorted signal that I know is the computer but it is flipping around like crazy or is showing a blue screen My PC is showing only 16 colors and the display looks worse on the computer monitor I use a Laptop PC and the internal display is fine but the TV is distorted or blank My
15. al standard in Europe and in some parts of Central and South America If your television operates with television broadcast signals in these locales and if your computer monitor resolution is set to 640x480 select this item Key shortcut ALT S ALT P PAL 800x600 PAL is the television broadcast signal standard in Europe and in some parts of Central and South America If your television operates with television broadcast signals in these locales and if your computer monitor resolution is set to 800x600 select this item Key shortcut ALT S ALT A PAL M This is the television broadcast signal standard in Brazil If your television operates with television broadcast sig nals in Brazil select this item Key shortcut ALT S ALT L FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Clock Phase 1 and Clock Phase 2 The Setup menu contains the two clock phase entries The current selection is indicated with a check mark To change the clock phase select the item which is not cur rently selected The clock phase setting need be set only once for any given Preso card The last selection will be saved in the application initialization file and automatically restored when the Preso card is next plugged in There are two clock phase selections Clock Phase 1 and Clock Phase 2 Try each phase and select the one which appears to give the least amount of noise and jitter on the TV screen Key shortcut ALT S ALT 1 Key shortcut ALT S
16. alled TV Closed Circuit Television If you plan to use Le TV over a closed circuit network or with a cable longer than 25 feet it is essential to use a video distribution amplifier These types of amplifiers can be found in most consumer Television and HiFi stores such as Radio Shack 21 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Connecting Multiple Televisions When connecting several television monitors together use a video loop through cabling method as illustrated below Make sure the last television monitor in the chain is terminated many television monitors have a video termi nation or loop switch If your total cable length will exceed 25 feet or 8 meters it may be necessary to use a video distribution amplifier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is a Video Converter FOCUS Enhancements Video Converters are portable external devices that allow you to convert your comput er s video signal into a television signal so your monitor s picture can be displayed on any television Your Video Converter will support DOS O52 Windows 3 1 3 11 Windows 95 and most Macintosh systems How does the Video Converter connect to a computer Video Converters connect to desktop and laptop comput ers through the 15 pin VGA or Macintosh RGB port How does a Video Converter connect to a television set FOCUS Enhancements Video Converters are connected to a television with an RCA connector composite vide
17. ators and You in the Reference section at the end of this manual FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Windows 95 Installation Your TView PresoCard requires software to operate Please follow the instructions below for Windows 95 setup If you have any trouble with this setup use the built in help features of Windows 95 to initiate the instal lation process with the Windows Hardware Wizard Step 1 Insert the TView PresoCard into the PCMCIA slot of your computer The PresoCard can be inserted in either the upper or lower PC card port if you have more than one port e A window titled New Hardware Found will appear FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Step 2 Install the PresoCard software e Select the option Driver from disk provided by hard ware manufacturer with your mouse e Insert the TView PresoCard software diskette into your floppy drive e Click OK Step 3 Complete installation e Follow the Windows 95 prompts to complete the instal lation Windows 3 1 Installation Step 1 Insert the TView PresoCard software diskette into your disk drive Step 2 From within the Windows 3 1 Program Manager select Run from the File menu Step 3 Type a setup and press ENTER Follow the installer prompts and insert your TView PresoCard when instructed to complete the installation FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Section 2 Software Configura
18. connects the Sound output port on the back of your computer to the Left and Right Audio In ports on either your television or VCR In the following illustra tions the optional audio connection using the miniplug to dual RCA plug cable is shown along with the required video connection Stereo miniplug RCA Stereo miniplug Dual RCA to stereo miniplug cable not included Sound output port 15 16 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual CONNECTING TO YOUR TELEVISION You will need either an S Video cable or Composite Video cable to connect your TView PresoCard to your television Step 1 Look at your TVs Video Input ports Identify whether your TV has an S Video input a Comp Video input or an RF input A If your TV has an S Video input attach one end of the S Video cable to the S Video port on your TView PresoCard cable and attach the other end to the S Video input port on your television B If your TV has an Comp Video input attach one end of the Comp Video cable to the Comp Video port on your TView PresoCard cable and attach the other end to the Comp Video Input port on your television C If your TV has an RF input but no other inputs you must utilize a VCR with Comp Video or S Video input If you do not have a VCR with Comp Video or S Video input you must obtain an RF Modulator from Radio Shack part number 15 1283 see RF Modulators VCRs and You in the Reference section at the end of
19. e software control panel But that isn t the only way the PresoCard is good for your image Custom image stabi lization techniques and 3 line averaging make you look as brilliant as the 16 7 million colors on your television PACKING LIST The TView Presocard is shipped with the following items e TView Presocard PCMCIA card e User s Manual with registration card e Proprietary adapter cable Quick Start Card e TView PresoCard diskette To receive future updates please fill out and return the registration card on the back cover of this manual immedi ately You can also register online by visiting our Website at http www focusinfo com FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SET UP e Audio Patch Cable e S Video patch cable e TView Commander e Infrared Keyboard e Carrying Case Compatibility The TView PresoCard works with any IBM PC Compatible laptop computer which supports video VGA output of 640 x 480 60Hz This includes most PC laptop systems under the DOS Windows 3 X and Windows 95 operating systems NOTE Some PC laptops may not dis play in Presentation Mode Televisions and VCRs need an S Video Comp Video or RF input port If you have an RF input but no other inputs you must utilize a VCR with Comp Video or S Video input If you do not have a VCR with Comp Video or S Video input you must obtain an RF Modulator from Radio Shack part number 15 1283 see VCRs RF Modul
20. iew PresoCard User s Manual Recording Audio to the VCR If your computer has an Audio Out port you can simulta neously record all computer sounds or music to videotape An extra cable FOCUS Part number 444 1315 is needed to connect the audio from the computer to the television monitor The sound out port on most computers is a stan dard stereo mini jack headphone type connector If your TV or VCR has an Audio In port connect the computer s sound out port to the TVs Audio In RCA port with the FOCUS Audio Patch Cable Attach the other end of the audio cable to the Audio In on your television monitor or VCR Choosing a Desktop Pattern Themes Because of a television s relatively low resolution some desktop patterns can produce bizarre effects If undesir able avoid using desktop patterns with very intricate designs or single color dots As an alternative use either a black Desktop Pattern a limited gray design or a simple solid pattern with only a few muted colors In our experi mentation fine lines produce a wildly flickering display while solid darker colored patterns prove to be most effec tive for a stable image Better Font Display Perhaps the most important step to ensure readability is to increase the point size of the display font in the Desktop We recommend a size of 14 point or higher Windows users can install software from our TView PresoCard disk which includes TV Fonts and a Windows 95 Desktop Theme c
21. long metal pin projecting from the center of the plug and plug into the composite video out port on the back of your computer RCA type plug RCA Single RCA cable not included RCA Composite video output port out 13 14 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual NOTE To determine whether or not your television or VCR sup ports composite video look for a port that matches the composite video out port on the back of your computer This port on your television or VCR may or may not be labeled as video in Your computer may have also come with hardware that allows you to input video from an external source In this case additional ports for S video input and composite video input will also be provided Make sure not to mis take these input ports for the ones used for Video Out FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Using the optional audio out connection It is important to remember that both the S video and composite video cables only carry the video signal out from your computer In many cases the built in speakers that came with your Macintosh computer or monitor are better for presentations than the ones found in the televi sion However if you also want sound from the computer to go to the VCR or television you need to use an addition al cable miniplug to dual RCA plug cable This cable is required if you want to record sound along with your pre sentation on to a video tape This cable
22. o or Video In S Video connector or a type F antenna con nector with an RF modulator S Video is a special high performance input utilized by some televisions and VCRs produced in the last few years S Video is a round connec tor with 4 pins We recommend using S Video input if your television is equipped with one If your television has neither composite Video In or S Video but has a type F antenna you will need to pur chase an RF Modulator to convert from an RCA jack Video In to a type F antenna connector We recommend the Radio Shack model number 15 1283 Connect the Video Out from the FOCUS Enhancements Video Converter to Video In on an RF modulator and set the FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual modulator to Channel 3 or 4 The modulator then connects to your television set using the type F antenna cable The television set needs to be set to the same channel as the modulator 3 or 4 Do FOCUS Enhancements Video Converters work with large screen televisions Yes The size of the television is not relevant to its ability to display an NTSC signal Any television that can accept a composite video signal from a VCR can accept a signal from your FOCUS Enhancements Video Converter What causes colors in the white letters on my television This is a characteristic of the NTSC television standard Historically when color was added to black and white broadcasts the color information was overl
23. or Is it possible to make a Video Converter work with one piece Macintoshes No your Video Converter is just fine A television can provide only 30 frames per second A computer monitor provides over 60 frames per second Merging these two media has always been technically very challenging These two very different frame rates cause flicker and RGB color reduction FOCUS Enhancements engineering team develops the best Video Converter technology available today Our products dramatically reduce the flicker and provide the highest color transfers possible Your Video Converter is a one way device for converting a computer video signal into an NTSC also known as Composite video signal You need to contact Apple Computer and ask for a Video Out Connector for your particular Macintosh model 25 26 FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY REPAIR If after reading this User Guide you are experiencing problems or you still have additional questions please contact our Technical Support Department for assistance In order for us to have you up and running as quickly as possible please be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when you call If possible call from in front of your computer as the Technical Support Representative may ask you to perform additional tests to determine the cause of the problem Before
24. ress and only available on certain mod els check your manual you can fit 800x600 or up to 1024x768 on your TV Continued Windows 3 x Use the Windows Setup program located in the Main Program Group to specify your Display Driver Recommended Windows 3 1 drivers include Super VGA 640x480 VGA 3 0 GD5434 640x480x256 and GD5434 640x480x64K See above See left Macintosh 7 x Open the Monitors Control Panel click Options and select 640x480 60Hz VGA Open the Monitors Control Panel and select a higher number of colors If your Powerbook is showing a desktop pattern on the TV you need to turn on Video Mirroring Use the PowerBook Display control panel to turn on Video Mirroring If you do not have the Hardware Compression feature Macintosh Screen Squeeze software is avail able for free on our web site at www focusinfo com Problem Everything is connected properly but the TV only shows snow What s wrong My TV does not have a Video Input connector that matches the cables with my Video Converter The TV only has an Antenna In connector Do I need an adapter FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual Reason The input source of your TV needs to be set to Video Input instead of a numbered channel such as channel 3 Yes You need a special adapter called an RF Modulator If you have a VCR see the note below Windows 95 Video In is
25. tion PRESOCARD CONTROLLER After installing the TView PresoCard software you ll find a new control panel that looks like this The PresoCard controller window has five menus File Position Filter Setup and Help Initial Setup There are two settings which need be configured only once for any given combination of television and the TView PresoCard The last values for these settings are recorded in the applications initialization file INI file and automatically restored when the Preso card is next plugged in The two settings are the TV Operation Mode NTSC for example and the Clock Phase and are both set from the Setup menu FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual File Menu Commands The File menu offers the following commands Reset This operation will reset the Preso PC Card to the default operating mode Key shortcut ALT F ALT R Exit Use this command to end your Preso Controller session You can also use the Close command on the application Control menu Preso Controller prompts you to save doc uments with unsaved changes Mouse shortcut Double click the application s Control menu button Key shortcut ALT F4 Position menu commands The Position menu offers the following commands Up This operation moves up the computer screen image on your TV screen Key shortcut ALT P ALT U Down This operation moves down the computer screen image on your TV screen Key shortcut ALT P ALT D
26. ts latches engage e If you wish to use a separate VGA or Multisync moni tor while using the PresoCard attach the monitor s 15 pin cable to the VGA Pass through connector on the PresoCard cable TView PresoCard provides two major connection types S video A high quality video connection used by some video cam eras and VCRs The connector on an S video cable has a round plug with several small metal pins and plug into the S video output port on the back of the computer S video connector S video S video cable not included S video a Svideo output port Ol 12 WARNING FOCUS Enhancements TView PresoCard User s Manual To determine whether or not your television or VCR sup ports S video look for a port on your device that matches the S video output port on the back of the computer This port on your external device may or may not be labeled as S video in S video is recommended for external video dis play because of its higher picture quality capability The S video connector resembles other computer connec tors such as those used for a printer modem mouse or keyboard When using an S video cable make sure to plug it only into the S video output port Connecting an S video device to the wrong port may damage your equip ment Composite video A connection type used by most televisions VCRs laserdisc players and certain LCD panels The connectors on a composite video cable have an RCA type plug with a
27. usually speci fied with your remote con trol with a button labeled TV Video Line In Input Select or similar Sometimes the Video selec tion takes place in an onscreen menu system If necessary consult your TV manual or manufacturer for more information on Video Input This device converts the Composite Video signal from your Video Converter to an Antenna Signal which can then be tuned in on your TV using Channel 3 or 4 FOCUS Technical Support recom mends the Radio Shack RF Modulator available under Radio Shack part number 15 1283 Windows 3 x See left Macintosh 7 x See left Can I use my VCR to con nect a Video Converter to my TV Yes To use your VCRs built in RF Modulation connect the Composite or S Video cable from the Video Converter to the Video Input also known as Aux IN or AV in it wil the back of your VCR Now make sure your RF output is connected to your TV Then tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 and turn on your VCR Find a button on the front of t Video Input or similar and press it to activate video in probably be a yellow RCA Phono type connector on e VCR or remote control called Line In TV Video I see the computer image on the TV but the image has a far lesser quality image than my computer monitor Is my Video Converter broken Can I use my Video Converter to watch televi sion on my computer mon itor My Macintosh does not have a Monitor Out con nect
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