ATI Technologies 9700 Computer Hardware User Manual
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1. CRT Analog Flat Panel Monitor Depending upon the model of your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card some of the following features may i not be installed e Multimedia Center components e TV applications 36 Using Your ALL IN WONDER System Requirements Processor Graphics Adapter Operating System Monitor Television Pentium 4 IIl II Celeron AMD K6 Athlon or compatible ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP The Windows Me driver installs on Windows 98 SE A CRT monitor is required to install the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter and to run DOS applications HDTVs or SDTVs that accept component input Warranty The ATIHDTV Component Video Output Adapter is warranted for one year Accompanying product accessories are warranted for 90 days For information on your video card s graphics features double click the ATI icon in the lower right corner of your screen or go to www ati com HDTV Kit contents e ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter e Installation CD e Installation and Setup User s Guide Setting up your ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter Setting up the ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter consists of two easy steps e Installing the software page 37 e Connecting the Adapter page 37 Using Your ALL IN WONDER 37 Installing your ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter You must have a CRT monitor at2. ALL IN WONDER electronics 9700 Series Card dealer To sound card LINE IN S PDIF connector HDTV Video Inputs Input and output cable lengths should not exceed 50 feet 15m e Y Green e Pb Blue e Pr Red For complete cabling instructions see page 22 8 Turn on your component input device and set it to YPbPr input See your HDTV or component input device manual for further instructions 9 Turn on your PC Your TV will not display anything until Windows starts This may take several minutes Using Your ALL IN WONDER 39 Using your HDTV Component Video Adapter Use the HDTV Component Video Adapter to watch DVD movies and play video games on your High Definition Television Macrovision copy protection restricts DVD playback to 480i and 480p modes For maximum performance when you watch DVD movies or play computer games on your HDTV you should find the mode and screen resolution that provide the best result on your TV and use those settings exclusively Windows Control Panel Settings Use the Windows Control Panel settings to choose the resolution and HDTV display mode To change settings using the Windows Control Panel 1 Click the Windows Start button point at Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon click the Settings tab and use the Screen Area slider to select the resolution you want Note If the resolution you select is not rela
3. To uninstall old graphics drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer 1 Close all applications that are currently running 2 Click Start Settings Control Panel and select Add Remove Programs 3 Select your current graphic drivers and click Add Remove 4 The Wizard will help you remove your current display drivers 5 The System should be restarted after the drivers have been removed If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed they may also need to i be removed at this point For example DVD Player Multimedia applications etc Installing the Hardware and Software 11 Installing Your ALL IN WONDER Card You are now ready to install your card AGP CARD CONNECTOR DETAIL 20088 SITE x a decrees 6 eee oO AGP SLOT Be es BS 1 Power off the computer and monitor Disconnect the monitor cable from the back of your computer and disconnect all other connectors from the back of your old video card 3 Remove the computer cover If necessary consult your computer s manual for help in removing the cover Discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal surface of the computer chassis 12 Installing the Hardware and Software 4 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer If your computer has an on board graphics capability you may need to disable it on the motherboard For more information see your co
4. If necessary disable any built in graphics capabilities on your mother board For more information consult your computer s manual or manufacturer Note some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display Make sure that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver If you use an indoor antenna you will get the best results with an amplified model Place it as far away from the PC monitor as possible to avoid interference Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce the signal quality For the best reception connect the cable or antenna directly to your card Make sure that your audio card s line input is active see Windows Volume Control on page 24 Ensure that you have connected the audio cable from your ALL IN WONDER card to the LINE IN connector on your sound card Re run the Sound Initialization Wizard 1 Click the setup button 2 Click the Display tab 3 Click the Initialization Wizard button 4 Click Next gt twice and check the Audio Input setting Reference 45 Troubleshooting tips For troubleshooting tips right click the ATI icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshooting If you have problems during start up start your computer in Safe Mode To load Windows in Safe Mode 1 2 Turn on your computer Press and hold the CTRL key until the Windows Startup Menu appears then select the number fo
5. HDTV are correct Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red See the illustration on page 38 Your TV will not display anything until Windows starts this may take several minutes e Set your TV to YPbPr input e Ensure that the HDTV Component Video Adapter is properly connected then restart your computer e Ensure that the drivers in the ATI HTDV Component Video Adapter Kit have been installed Macrovision copy protection restricts DVD playback to 480i and 480p modes If your component input device supports it try 720p mode Consult your HDTV user s manual Your system is in component output mode Restart your computer with the CRT monitor connected 42 Using Your ALL IN WONDER 43 CHAPTER 4 Reference This chapter contains troubleshooting tips for your ALL IN WONDER card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems ATI s documentation contains helpful installation configuration tips and other valuable feature information Please contact your dealer for more advanced troubleshooting information 44 Reference Basic troubleshooting tips Problem Possible Solution No video Poor TV reception No sound Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot If the problem still exists try a different expansion slot Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power
6. View window When you move your mouse over the mulT View window the border re appears Only one video window can be can be in control When the embedded mulTView window is in focus its borders are red when it is not in focus its borders are black For example when the borders are red a REMOTE WONDER channel change command will change the mulT View channel mulTView audio requirements If you have one audio card or an integrated audio chip you must connect one audio path internally CD In for example and the other externally Line In for example If you have two audio cards or one audio card and an integrated audio chip you can connect both audio paths internally externally or one internally and the other externally Using Your ALL IN WONDER 35 ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter The HDTV Component Video Output Adapter is an optional component for use in North America only View computer output directly on your High Definition Television or other component input device Provide a big screen experience for your PC that is ideal for playing games giving presentations watching movies and browsing the Internet The ATIHDTV Component Video Adapter converts standard VGA or DVI I video output from your ALL IN WONDER card to component video that you can display on your High Definition Television or other component input device
7. display support 16 mulTView 33 audio requirements 34 Picture in Picture Picture outside Picture 33 TV WONDER 33 O Online Help 4 P Picture in Picture 33 Picture outside Picture 33 Power requirements 12 R Recording PC output on videotape 21 Recording Video 20 Remote control 15 Removing drivers 53 S Safe Mode Loading Windows in 45 SCART connectors 28 Setting up your HDTV Component Video Adapter 36 Sound card connector selecting for TV audio input 23 S Video 20 System requirements 3 36 T Troubleshooting 45 audio and video 46 basic 44 Troubleshooting tips 16 43 TV attaching to your card 26 changing display configurations 32 displaying PC output on 21 mulTView 33 reception tips 30 reducing edge distortion 31 selecting sound card connector for TV audio input 23 using games and applications 32 viewing text on 30 TV Out enabling using adjusting 29 TV WONDER 33 U Uninstalling old graphics card software 10 Using your HDTV Component Video Adapter 39 V Video composite video S Video S VHS 25 Video troubleshooting 46 Volume control 24 VW Warranty customer service 5 hardware 6 HDTV Component Video Output Adapter 36 limitations 7 registration 5 service 6 Watching movies on your PC and recording video 20 Windows volume control 24 Windows XP 40
8. enabled disable television display to restore your monitor s display Adjusting the monitor display The size of the display on your monitor may be smaller and not perfectly centered when you have television display enabled These effects are caused by the changes required to provide a proper display on the television Use the controls available on the Adjustments tab on the Monitor Properties page click the Monitor button on the ATI Displays page to adjust the display on your monitor only Click the Television button to adjust the television display only TV reception tips e Inthe TV Tuner tab ensure that you click the correct setting for cable or antenna e For the best indoor antenna reception use an amplified model and move it as far away from your monitor as possible e If you experience problems with cable input a signal amplifier may improve reception Viewing text on television Due to the different technology used in the manufacturing of televisions and PC monitors standard PC text may be unreadable on your television You can compensate for this by using larger fonts To use larger display fonts 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display for Windows XP click the Appearance tab For Windows ME or Windows 2000 click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button 6 Using Your ALL IN WONDER 31 In the General tab s Font Size box select the size you
9. graphics card 4 Connect the supplied output cable adapter to the A V OUT connector on the card see Input and Output Adapters on page 19 5 Using a cable with either S Video or RCA connectors attach one end of the cable to the output cable adapter and the other to your television 6 Turn on your computer and your television If there is no display you may need to enable the television output capability see Using and adjusting TV Out on page 29 For detailed cabling diagrams and audio connections see Input and Output Adapters on page 19 If you have a television connected to your VCR you can use the television as your computer s display For information about connecting a television to your VCR see the documentation that came with your VCR If you have a television connected to a VCR that is connected to the ALL IN WONDER card s A V OUT i and you use the television as your computers display copy protected DVD movies may appear alternately bright and dim 28 Using Your ALL IN WONDER IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with television display When you enable television display in Europe the refresh rate for the monitor and television is set to 50Hz Some monitors may not support this refresh rate and could be damaged Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to see if your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50Hz If your moni
10. instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations e Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Reference 55 For further compliance information ATI Research Inc 4 Mount Royal Ave Marlborough MA 01752 1976 USA 508 303 3900 CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Amendment 92 31 EEC Class B Digital Device EN 50081 1 Generic Emis
11. the repair or replacement of such product ATI may use new or equivalent to new replacement parts Defective product will be sent in for repair or replacement only ATI makes no other representations or warranties as to fitness for a particular purpose merchantability or otherwise in respect of the product No other representations warranties or conditions shall be implied by statute or otherwise In no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit arising from the use of the product from the loss of use of the product as a result of any event circumstance action or abuse beyond the control of ATT whether such damages be direct indirect consequential special or otherwise and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty extends or a third party 8 Getting Started CHAPTER 2 Installing the Hardware and Software Do This First To ensure a successful installation of your ALL IN WONDER you MUST install AGP Drivers for non Intel Chipset Based Motherboards BEFORE replacing your current graphics card Several AGP motherboard manufacturers use non Intel AGP chipsets Chipsets include those made by Acer Laboratories ALT Silicon Integrated Systems SIS and VIA Technologies Inc Each non Intel chipset requires the installation of a custom Virtual GART AGP Driver This driver is required by your new ATI card to f
12. ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series Installation and Setup Users Guide P N 107 70336 30 Copyright 2002 ATI Technologies Inc All rights reserved ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc All other company and or product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners Features performance and specifications are subject to change without notice Product may not be exactly as shown in the diagrams Reproduction of this manual or parts thereof in any form without the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc is strictly prohibited Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document ATI Technologies Inc assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of ATI hardware software or other products and documentation described herein for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this documentation for any interruption of service loss or interruption of business loss of anticipatory profits or for punitive incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of the ATI hardware software or other products and documentation provided herein ATI Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability function or design With respect to ATI products wh
13. VI or CRT monitor and television 3 4 Getting Started Other Sources of Information If you need additional help or require information that is not included in this guide see the following sources Online Help Ar If you require additional information you can refer to the online help available under Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 or Windows XP for more information about using ATI s enhanced drivers For information on your card s graphics features double click the ATI icon in the lower right corner of your screen ATI Multimedia Center Guide The online ATI Multimedia Center User s Guide explains how to use the special features that the ATI Multimedia Center provides To open the ATI Multimedia Center User s Guide 1 Insert the ATI Installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive then click User Guide The Online Manual opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Click User s Guides click ATI Multimedia Center Guides then click ATI Multimedia Center Getting Additional Accessories Additional and replacement cables installation CD ROMs manuals and other accessories for ATI products can be purchased from the online ATI store at http www ati com online accessories Getting Started 5 Warranty Information Product Warranty Registration To receive Customer Service you must register your product with ATI Online Product Warranty Registration is available at http
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15. ct jacks Check that your video card is securely seated in its slot Please refer to the user guide for the card location Video e Video files are typically very large ensure that you have recording sufficient disk space stops e Ensure that you are recording to the correct hard disk unexpectedly click the Disk Space Settings button in the Personal Video Recorder settings page The maximum file size for the FAT 32 file system is 4 Gigabytes You can reduce the file size by reducing the frame size of the recording in Personal Video Recorder settings MPEG files are usually much smaller than AVI files e Disable screen savers while recording e Disable Power management while recording Reference 49 Problem Possible Solution Dropped Dropped frames during video recording indicates that frames during some part of the system is not fast enough to keep up video with the recording Recording video is a very demanding recording task for even the most powerful system To achieve the best results you must dedicate the PC to recording and ensure that nothing else is active during recording e Defragment your hard drive e A large dedicated disk is recommended if you plan to do much video recording e Ensure that DMA is enabled for your hard drive to improve disk access speed and free up the system CPU e Close all other running tasks including those in the System Tray clock popup reminders virus scanners etc e Clos
16. duct is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to Compatibility This option card is for use only with IBM AT or compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories Grounding CAUTION For Continued Protection Against Risk of Electric Shock and Fire This Accessory Should Be Installed Only In Products Equipped With A Three wire Grounding Plug A Plug Having a third Grounding Pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug All option card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis Outdoor Antenna Grounding Since an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to the antenna discharge un
17. e and exit from any Task Scheduler e Do not log on to your network e Do not connect USB devices while recording e Do not open or close CD ROM trays while recording e Do not move the mouse while recording MPEG recording requires a very fast CPU to encode the video e Select Frame Only in the Personal Video Recorder tab in Setup e Reduce the frame size of the recording AVI recording creates very large file very quickly and requires a fast hard disk system Try a lower frame size for example 320x240 If you do not drop frames using 320x240 frame size but frame drops do occur at larger frame sizes your hard disk may not be fast enough 50 Reference Recorded e If you are recording to AVI format reduce the line count video has in the Frame Size For example change the frame size horizontal from 480x480 to 480x240 lines around In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page click the the action Set Custom button then click the Edit button choose your AVI preset then edit the frame size e f you are recording in MPEG format ensure that Deinterlacing is checked In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page click the Set Custom button then click the Edit button choose your MPEG preset then check Deinterlacing Reference 51 CD Audio Connectors The following illustration shows the optional internal CD audio connectors on your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card The CD connector
18. e dual monitors you can drag the mulT View window to the secondary monitor mulTView can be displayed in a window or full screen in the secondary monitor The first time you start TV the mulT View Initialization Wizard will guide you through setting up the mulT View i window location and the mulT View tuner audio connection mulTView controls include channel up down Mute unmute audio swap channel volume slider and channel status When mulT View is in focus you can also type a channel number or name to change channels To enable mulT View In the mulT View Initialization Wizard click Enable mul T View To open and close mulTView 1 Right click the control panel or the video panel 2 Inthe Feature menu click mulTView then click Show To close mulTView click the Close button FX e Or right click the control panel or the video panel e In the Feature menu click mulT View then click Show 34 Using Your ALL IN WONDER To change the location of the mulTView window When the main video window is in full screen right click the control panel or the video panel click mulT View click Location then click the position you want Top Left Top Right Bottom Right or Bottom Left You can manually change the embedded window s size and location when the mulTView borders are visible Autohiding mulTView window controls and borders The mulTView window borders disappear after a few seconds of mouse inactivity on the mulT
19. e000 ATI Input Adapter Enlarged ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series Card Installing the Hardware and Software 21 To display your PC output on TV and record your PC output on videotape Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV camcorder or VCR to your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card as shown T The audio and video input connectors on your TV camcorder or VCR will be similar to these Use COMPOSITE VIDEO IN Or S VIDEO IN S Video will ai better results CONE To use your TV as a display you iiaa nr VIDEO a must enable TV Out See Using IN and adjusting TV Out on page 29 a Cable with S Video plug BnORAg at each end a Cable with RCA plug An ateach output end ad adapter available separately from a consumer electronics dealer ALL IN WONDER To record audio on your stereo VCR or to hear 9700 Series audio through your TV speakers use a stereo Card cable with two RCA plugs at one end and a mini stereo phone plug at the other available separately from a consumer electronics dealer LINE IN LINE IN S PDIF connection must be connected Dolby Digital AC 3 Amplifier amp f g z ki Cable with RCA plugs available from a consumer electronics dealer 22 Installing the Hardware and Software To display your PC output on a High Definition TV Use the ATI component video adapter to connect a High Definition TV to yo
20. ected click each source CD Audio Line In etc and listen for the sound Click the Next button until you reach the End of Initialization Wizard page then click the Finish button output cable is connected to your sound card s Ensure that the ALL IN WONDER card s audio G Line In connector 24 Installing the Hardware and Software Windows Volume Control For correct audio performance your sound card s line input must be active To display the Line Input setting in the Windows Volume Control panel 1 Right click the speaker icon SR in the Taskbar usually in the lower right corner of your screen then click Open Volume Controls 2 If the Line In volume slider is not visible click Options then click Properties 3 Click the Line In volume control checkbox then click OK If the Mute checkbox is checked click it to cancel muting If the speaker icon is not in your Taskbar do the following e In the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel e Double click Sounds and Multimedia e In Sound Volume check Show volume control on Taskbar 25 CHAPTER 3 Using Your ALL IN WONDER For comprehensive information on your ALL IN WONDER card s multimedia features please see the online ATI Multimedia Center User s Guide on the Installation CD To open the ATI Multimedia Center User s Guide 1 Insert the ATI Installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive then click User G
21. eo recording e Closed Captioning with Hot Words e Program transcript recording North America only e TV Magazine e Personal Video Recorder with real time video compression e Interactive Program Guide in selected countries e AC 3 Digital Audio playback supporting Dolby 5 1 surround sound e REMOTE WONDER USB RF remote control optional Getting Started System Requirements Computer system Expansion Slot Operating System Monitor Pentium 4 III Il Celeron AMD K6 Athlon or compatible with AGP 2X AGP 8X or AGP 2X 4X 8X bus slot e 128MB of system memory e Installation software requires CD ROM or DVD drive e DVD playback requires DVD drive e Sound card supported by Windows with available line input e Interactive Program Guide requires internet connection North America only e REMOTE WONDER receiver requires available USB port AGP 2X AGP 8X or AGP 2X 4X 8X slot Windows 98 SEX Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP The Windows Me driver installs on Windows 98 SE VGA supporting minimum 640x480 resolution A Plug and Play monitor that supports VESA s Display Channel specifications DDC1 or DDC2b is required to take advantage of the DDC1 DDC2b features The DVI I interface on ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series cards can be used to attach a DVI display or an analog VGA monitor using the supplied DVI I to VGA adapter Hydravision technology supports D
22. er of their appearance Please read the Readme file on the ATI Installation CD for the latest information regarding Multiple Display Support Installing the Hardware and Software 17 Increasing the number of colors 1 Right click on a clear area of your desktop then click Properties 2 Click Settings If you are using multiple monitors click the monitor icon whose color depth you want to change If you click a secondary monitor and Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor is not checked you cannot change that monitor s settings Each monitor has its own color settings 3 Inthe Colors box select High Color 16 bit True Color 24 bit or True Color 32 bit Your type of monitor and video adapter determine the maximum number of colors The ALL IN WONDER card s advanced DirectX 8 1 and OpenGL 3D acceleration gives you detailed color graphics and 3D features like multi texturing alpha blending and fog effects ALL IN WONDER also provides powerful 2D graphics features through the Display Properties pages Customize your desktop settings such as desktop size screen resolution and color depth and store various desktop preferences for easy recall later Settings Adjust the position and size of your Screen as well as manipulate the screen refresh rate frequencies and synchronization Adjustment Correct color tone differences between real color values and the way your monitor displays them and store variou
23. eschr nkungen und Verfahren der Messung von informationstechnischen Ausr stungen mit Funkst rmerkmalen Warnung Dies ist ein Erzeugnis der Klasse B Dieses Erzeugnis kann Funkst rungen im Wohnbereich verursachen in diesem Fall k nnen entsprechende Ma nahmen seitens des Benutzers erforderlich sein EN 50082 1 Allgemeiner Unempfindlichkeits Standard f r Haushalt und kommerzielle Produkte sowie Erzeugnisse der Leichtindustrie IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Index A Adapters input and output 19 ATI Multimedia Center uninstalling 53 User s Guide 4 ATI REMOTE WONDER 15 Audio connectors CD 51 Audio troubleshooting 46 C CATALYST software suite installing 14 CD audio connectors 51 Color depth increasing 17 Colors increasing number of 17 Composite video 20 Control panel settings 39 D Displaying PC output on TV 21 Drivers downloaded from ATI website 18 removing 53 G GART driver 9 H HDTV displaying PC output on 22 HDTV Component Video Adapter 35 Hydravision 3 l Input and output adapters 19 displaying PC output on high definition TV 22 displaying PC output on TV and recording on videotape 21 watching movies on your PC and recording video 20 Installing the hardware and software 9 input and output adapters 19 Installing your card 11 Internal audio video input header 52 L LaunchPad 18 M Monitor adjusting display 30 using a monitor vs TV display 29 Multimedia Center starting 18 Multiple
24. ich this document relates ATI disclaims all express or implied warranties regarding such products including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement Product Notices Dolby Laboratories Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works c 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Macrovision Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Documentation updates ATI is constantly improving its product and associated documentation To maximize the value of your ATI product you should ensure that you have the latest documentation ATI s documentation contains helpful installation configuration tips and other valuable feature information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pro
25. ideo output you can connect a television set as your computer s display You can use your card to view computer output directly on your television Depending upon your television you can choose NTSC or PAL formats You can display images on both the TV and VGA monitor simultaneously The ALL IN WONDER provides a big screen experience for entertainment PCs that is ideal for playing games giving presentations watching movies browsing the Internet and recording videotapes of your computer s display DVI digital flat panel and television display cannot be used simultaneously If you are recording a i videotape you will need a television monitor to view while you record Using Your ALL IN WONDER 27 To connect your graphics card to a television e You must attach a TV before enabling TV output e In order to record audio on your VCR or hear audio through your TV speakers you must connect the audio cables see page 21 e If your television has cable input only which is the case for older units you can connect your graphics card to your television using your VCR or an RF modulator available at most consumer electronics dealers that accepts audio input Connect the ALL IN WONDER card s audio output to the RF modulator s audio input 1 Turn off your computer and your television 2 Determine if your television has an S Video connection or an RCA video in connection 3 Looking at the back of your computer locate your
26. it size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection of grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installers attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Table of Contents Getting SIA denis diese ie ins 1 What is the ALL IN WONDER family ss 1 SyS Reau re MEN S ea a anal 3 Other Sources of Information an a n da 4 Onmeda Ponts nnaedd dt ceiandutinds eancedes cb canceene cha 4 ATI Multimedia Center Gulden an i aia a 4 Getting Additional ACCESSES cenian ka 4 Warranty In
27. itor and computer are plugged in and receiving power If necessary disable any built in graphics capabilities on your motherboard For more information consult your computer s manual or contact the manufacturer NOTE Some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the ATI driver For more troubleshooting tips right click the ATI icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshooting If you have problems during bootup start your computer in Safe Mode Press and hold the CTRL key until the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears on the screen Then select the number for Safe Mode and press Enter You can also use F8 to bring up the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu In Safe Mode bring up the Device Manager and check for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one graphics card For more assistance use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer To contact ATI Technical Assistance see your Technical Support and Warranty Service guide Multiple Display Support If you use multiple monitors the ALL IN WONDER card must be the primary graphics card Normally the system BIOS determines whether the AGP or PCI card will be the primary For PCI cards the system normally assigns priority to the card slots in ord
28. mputer and monitor If your ALL IN WONDER card came with a DVI I connector you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector as shown below VGA DVI I TO DVI I CONNECTOR VGA CONNECTOR FROM ADAPTER ON CARD MONITOR 14 Installing the Hardware and Software Windows New Hardware Found Windows may start the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the Standard VGA Driver To correctly install your new hardware If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Cancel the Wizard and proceed to Installing the CATALYST Software Suite on page 14 e Ifthe Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear proceed to Installing the CATALYST Software Suite on page 14 e Ifthe Add New Hardware Wizard does appear 1 Click Next to allow Windows to search for the Standard VGA or Standard PCI Graphics Adapter If prompted for the Windows CD ROM insert it into your CD ROM drive 2 Type the following D operating system name for example D WinME IfD is not your CD ROM drive substitute the correct drive letter 3 Click OK click Finish to close the Wizard then restart your computer Installing the CATALYST Software Suite ATT s CATALYST software suite provides the ultimate software required to enjoy the full power of your ALL IN WONDER card The CATALYST software suite comprises four distinct software elements e Display driver e Multimedia Center e HydraVision not included in the Express Install e Rem
29. mputer documentation or contact the manufacturer Power connection requirements A After removing the old video card and software refer to the illustration on page 13 and use the supplied Power Extension Cable to connect the ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card to your computer s Hard Drive power connector The ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series cards require connection to your PC s internal power supply for operation A 300W power supply or greater is recommended to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed e Please check the sticker on your power supply to determine the wattage 1 Remove the power cable from the Hard Drive then connect A of the Power Extension Cable to the graphics card power connector as shown The cable may already be connected to the graphics card 2 Connect B to the power supply connector then connect C to the Hard Drive power connector 3 After locating the AGP slot and if necessary removing the metal cover align your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card with the AGP slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated 4 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place and replace the computer cover 5 Plug the monitor cable into your card Installing the Hardware and Software 13 TO GRAPHICS CARD A 4 PIN 53 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Z GRAPHICS HARD DRIVE il 2 CARD el on ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series Power Connection 6 Turn on the co
30. ms Windows 98 users click the Install Uninstall tab 3 Select ATI Multimedia Center from the list 4 Click the Change Remove button Windows 98 users click the Add Remove button 5 Click Yes to remove the ATI Multimedia Center 6 Click Yes to restart your computer To Remove the ALL IN WONDER Drivers 1 Inthe Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs then click the Install Uninstall tab 3 Select ATI Display Driver from the list 4 Click the Change Remove button Windows 98 users click the Add Remove button 5 Click Yes to remove the ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card driver 6 Click Yes to restart your computer 54 Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information The ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series of cards complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 manufacturer s
31. nd Initialization Wizard see page 23 is checked then click amp to close the dialog Can t record Connect the VCR audio output to your PC sound when recording from a videotape Left and right audio output from your VCR must be connected to your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card note that S Video does not provide an audio connection For instructions see Input and Output Adapters on page 19 No sound on Connect your PC audio to the VCR the videotape ot and right audio output from your VCR must be sila ttina t connected to your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card ee Maes note that S Video does not provide an audio connection For instructions see Input and Output Adapters on page 19 48 Reference Video problems Problem Possible Solution Video is Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard unstable or format only black and For proper operation you must specify your country in white the TV Channels Initialization Wizard e Check the quality of your incoming TV signal on another receiver bad reception may be the cause Try connecting your tuner directly to the cable TV or antenna source Too many splitters in the cable will degrade the signal There is no Ensure that your cable or antenna is connected video or audio n the TV Video Settings page ensure that the video connector is set to the correct source Check that the audio and video connectors are securely plugged into the corre
32. not hear any sound open the Volume Control Click Start point at Programs point at Accessories point at Entertainment then select Volume Control Or right click the speaker icon ck usually in the lower right corner of your screen then click Open Volume Controls If the speaker icon is not in your Taskbar do the following In the Windows Taskbar click Start point to Settings click Control Panel then double click Multimedia In the Audio tab check Show volume control on the Taskbar e Ensure that the Volume Control and the Wave channel are not muted or set very low When you hear sound from your speakers you know they are working If you still experience audio problems check the audio connections to your ALL IN WONDER card Reference 47 Problem Possible Solution No sound from Ensure that the audio connection between your TV ALL IN WONDER card and your sound card is correct For instructions see Input and Output Adapters on page 19 Can t record Check the record mixer settings sound 1 Click Start point at Programs point at Accessories point at Entertainment then select Volume Control Or right click the speaker icon ck usually in the lower right corner of your screen then click Open Volume Controls 2 Inthe Volume Control menu click Options click Properties click Recording then click OK The Recording Control opens 3 Ensure that Line or the Audio input you selected in the TV Sou
33. ormalon ceso ee 5 Product warranty resistration se 5 CUSTOMER SERVICE 55 sacs a ANE R deer A N 5 Hardware warranty service statement eeeesenesseessesnsessenssseeseneeenneeennnn 6 Wait any SIV OC svcd i E A leo cit 6 HATATONSSS ae ei ta dentate 7 Installing the Hardware and Software 0 000 9 WOT a EP een 9 Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software 10 Installing Your ALL IN WONDER Card 11 Power connection requirements ss 12 Windows New Hardware Found 14 Installing the CATALYST Software Suite eeesssssssesseeeeees 14 Tropblesbooune Tips diesen herren se 16 Multiple Display Support aaa eu aee 16 Inereas na the number OL COLOTS er nt 17 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center 0 ccccssssesseseesseseeeessesseeeseeeeees 18 Input and OUP Adapter S et tease desserte tie 19 Selecting the sound card connector for TV audio input 23 Windows Volume Cholera 24 Using Your ALL IN WONDER ss 25 Connecting Your PC to a Video Source 25 Attaching a TV to Your CArld aussehen init 26 Using SCART connectors for European televisions 28 Using and adjusting TV Out 29 Starting Windows with television display enabled 29 Using a monitor vs using the television display 29 Adjusting the monitor display 4 30 TV TE CEDHON Ip aan eine 30 VIEWIR2IEXLON Ele VISION Ace vod osdoense a o 30 Reducing CASE CISCOMION Hiei een ee 31 Changing display configur
34. ote Wonder Software To ensure you install the latest software use the ATI Installation CD ROM that shipped with your ALL IN WONDER card Installing the Hardware and Software 15 To install the CATALYST software suite 1 N NOQA Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If Windows runs the CD ROM automatically proceed to step 6 Click Start then click Run Type the following D ATISETUP If D is not your CD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click OK then click Install under Software Install Click Next then click Yes to the license agreement Click ATI Easy Install to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation then restart your computer The Express installation option is recommended The multimedia components will automatically be installed along with the ATI graphics driver Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation The ATI REMOTE WONDER software is automatically installed with the CATALYST software suite See the ATI REMOTE WONDER Installation Guide for installation instructions Gye gt U 16 Installing the Hardware and Software Troubleshooting Tips Check that the card is seated properly in the correct slot Ensure the display cable is securely fastened to the card s display connector Make sure that the mon
35. r Safe Mode and press Enter on some computers you can press F8 instead of CTRL to display the Windows Startup Menu In Safe Mode open the Device Manager and check for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you are using only one graphics card e Disable any programs that start automatically when you start Windows e Check that you have the correct monitor and display driver selected in the Display Properties For more information click Help in the Start menu e Check for the existence of memory managers and ensure they are configured properly e Refer to additional information in the Windows README file located in the root directory on the ATI Installation CD ROM e For technical assistance refer to your technical support documentation or contact your vendor 46 Reference Audio and Video Troubleshooting Audio problems Problem Possible Solution No Sound Check your speakers If you have external speakers ensure that they are powered on POWER indicator light is on and connected to the LINE OUT Or SPEAKER OUT connectors on your sound card Connect the Line In connector to your sound card first See the illustration on page 27 Still no Play a WAV sound sound 1 Click Start point at Settings select Control Panel then double click Sounds 2 Inthe Events area Click Asterisk then click a WAV file in the Sound area 3 Click the Play button to preview the sound If you still do
36. rast slider to the right to increase the contrast 6 Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made Changing display configurations If you move your computer to a place where you are using television display only make sure that you have the television display feature enabled first see To enable and disable the television display on page 29 Using games and applications Some older games and applications may program the graphics card directly to run under a specific display mode This may cause your television display to turn off automatically or become scrambled the PC monitor will not be affected Your television display will be restored once you exit the game or if you restart your system Using Your ALL IN WONDER 33 TM mulT View If you have an ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card and an ATI TV WONDER PCI card installed in the same system mulTView lets you watch a different channel in a secondary video window You can record video from your ALL IN WONDER while you watch another channel on the TVWONDER The secondary window can be in the following locations Picture in Picture PiP When the main video window is in full screen the mulT View PiP video window is embedded in the main window It can be positioned in the top bottom left or top bottom right of the main window Picture outside Picture PoP If you use only one monitor the main and mulT View video windows can be displayed in separate windows If you us
37. repairs or modifications For a detailed description of the ATI Hardware Warranty Service Statement visit http www ati com online warranty statement Warranty Service For warranty service instructions visit http www ati com online warranty or contact one of our Customer Service Representatives using one of the aforementioned means e Before shipping any unit for repair obtain an RMA number for warranty service e When shipping your product pack it securely show the RMA and serial number of the product on the outside and ship prepaid and insured e ATI will not be held liable for damage or loss to the product in shipment Limitations Getting Started 7 This warranty s valid only if the online Product Warranty Registration form at http www ati com online registration is successfully submitted within 30 days of purchase of said product All warranties for this product when purchased as a retail product expressed or implied will expire three 3 years from date of original purchase The ATI REMOTE WONDER unit is warranted for I year The DV WONDER is warranted for 2 years The HDTV Component Video Adapter is warranted for 1 year All accompanying cables and accessories are warranted for 90 days No warranties for this product expressed or implied shall extend to any person who purchases the product in a used condition The liability of ATI in respect of any defective product will be limited to
38. s CD AUDIO IN connectors are provided for see your sound card internal audio manual connection The E internal audio se cabling not O N included must match your sound CARD card o o CD OUT Bi CD OUT connectors pins 2 and 4 see the following table ALL IN WONDER 9700 SERIES CARD This table lists ALL IN the pin WONDER 9700 Signal assignments for Series Card the CD audio connectors on J1 Pin 1 GND CD OUT mer J1 Pin2 LEFTOUT CD OUT J1 Pin 3 GND CD OUT J1 Pin 4 RIGHT OUT CD OUT 52 Reference Internal Audio Video Input Header This table lists the pin The following illustration shows the internal audio video input header connectors on your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card o0 o CD OUT Internal Audio Video Input Header ALL IN WONDER 9700 SERIES CARD assignments for the internal audio video input header on your card ON DOO BR aD ze CVBS Y in Video Ground Luma Prin Video Ground Chroma Pb in Audio Left in Audio Ground Audio Right in Pin sign Reference 53 To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center 1 Inthe Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Progra
39. s color correction preferences for easy recall later Color Correction 18 Installing the Hardware and Software The ALL IN WONDER display drivers on your ATI Installation CD ROM are the latest and fastest available but at ATI we are constantly improving our products so check the ATI web site at www ati com for newer software e Under CUSTOMER SERVICE click find a driver and follow the prompts Drivers downloaded from the ATI website e Double click the self extracting executable file to start the installation Windows will automatically reboot your system after the drivers are installed Starting the ATI Multimedia Center From LaunchPad zn LRSSREHR weer The LaunchPad O o provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features just click the one you want LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer or if you prefer you can right click LaunchPad and uncheck Load on Startup in the drop down menu to disable this feature From Windows taskbar 1 Inthe Windows taskbar click Start then point at Programs gt 2 Point at ATI Multimedia Center then select CD Audio DVD File Player LaunchPad Library TV Video CD or Configuration The first time you launch TV you must complete the Initialization Wizard which guides you through i setting up TV After that the Wizard will not run unless you want to re run it For information on the ATI Multimedia Cen
40. sions Standard for Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Products EN 55022 CISPR 22 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures EN 50082 1 Generic Immunity Standard for Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Products IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive EMC 89 336 CEE et amendement 92 31 CEE dispositif num rique de Classe B EN 50081 1 Norme sur les missions g n riques pour les produits domestiques commerciaux et industriels l gers EN 55022 CISPR 22 Limites et m thodes de mesure des caract ristiques d interf rences radiophoniques Mat riel des technologies de l information Mise en garde ceci est un produit de Classe B Il risque produire des interf rences radiophoniques dans un environnement domestique auquel cas l utilisateur peut se voir demand de prendre des mesures ad quates EN 50082 1 Norme sur l immunit g n rique pour produits domestiques commerciaux et industriels l gers CEI 801 2 CEI 801 3 CEI 801 4 EMC Richtlinie 89 336 EEC und Anderung 92 31 EEC Digitales Ger t der Klasse B 56 Reference EN 50081 1 Allgemeiner Emissions Standard f r Haushalt und kommerzielle Produkte sowie Erzeugnisse der Leichtindustrie EN 55022 CISPR 22 B
41. tached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV i For proper operation of your ATI Component Video Adapter ATI display drivers must be correctly installed For Powered by ATI products 1 Insert the ATI Installation CD that came with your HDTV Component Video Adapter Kit into your CD ROM drive If Windows runs the CD automatically cancel the installation In Windows Explorer or My Computer double click the CD icon and search for AIB_DRV When Windows finds AIB_DRV double click it follow the on screen prompts then go to Step 5 below For Built by ATI products 1 Q Insert the ATI Installation CD that came with your HDTV Component Video Adapter Kit into your CD ROM drive If Windows runs the CD automatically go to step 4 Click Start then click Run Type the following D Setup If D is not your CD ROM drive substitute the correct drive letter Click OK and follow the on screen prompts Shut down your computer Plug the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter into the A V Out connector on your ALL IN WONDER card e Digital flat panel displays use the VGA to YpbPr adapter Using the appropriate cables connect the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter s outputs to your HDTV s video inputs 38 Using Your ALL IN WONDER CRT Analog Flat Panel Monitor ATI component video adapter Cables with RCA plugs available from a consumer
42. ted to a timing the system will reduce the resolution to the closest supported timing 3 Click the Advanced button then click the Displays tab 4 Click the YPbPr tab The HDTV settings page opens 5 Check the modes you want in the Custom Settings buttons then click OK 6 Click the Advanced button 7 Click the Adapter tab then click the List All Modes button List All Modes is only available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP It is not available in Windows 98 98SE or Windows ME 40 Using Your ALL IN WONDER 8 Click 640 x 480 9 For Interlaced mode click 30Hz or 60Hz YPbPr is only available with the 30Hz or 60HZ settings Windows XP does not enable 640 x 480 screen resolution by default To set 640 x 480 resolution right click your desktop click Properties click the Settings tab click the Advanced button click the i Adapter tab click List all modes then select 640 x 480 e 60Hz Progressive e 30Hz Interlaced The following tips may help if you experience problems Please contact your dealer for more advanced troubleshooting information Using Your ALL IN WONDER 41 Troubleshooting tips The colors on my TV display are not correct There is no display on my TV DVDs will not play in 720p or 1080i modes I can t see the entire display The display is tilted My CRT display is green Possible Solution Ensure that the connections between the Component Video Adapter and your
43. ter see the online help Installing the Hardware and Software 19 Input and Output Adapters Your ALL IN WONDER card uses input and output adapters that let you connect audio and video devices to the card TV VCR laserdisc player or camcorder To hear sound when you use your ALL IN WONDER card s TV feature ensure that the ALL IN WONDER i card s output cable is connected to the line in connector of your sound card see page 27 For information on the CD audio connectors see page 57 ALL IN WONDER Card Connectors Video In CATV In 000 Je ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series Card Video Out DVI I VGA Out Your card may have either connector 20 Installing the Hardware and Software To watch movies on your PC or record video from your VCR camcorder or laserdisc player Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR camcorder or laserdisc player to your ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card as shown The audio and video output connectors on your VCR camcorder or laserdisc player will be similar to these Use composite video out or S video out S Video will provide better results COMP AUDIO R AUDIO VIDEO T OUT OUT Cable with Cables with RCA S Video plugs at each plug at eS end available each end separately from a consumer electronics dealer m k i d lt R
44. tor does not support 50 Hz or if you are not sure then turn off your monitor before turning on your computer when using your television as a display For information on disabling television display see To enable and disable the television display on page 29 Some televisions in Europe may use an SCART connection If you use SCART please read Using SCART connectors for European televisions on page 28 before attempting to connect your PC to your television Using SCART connectors for European televisions Connect to TV or VCR Right Red Left White Connect to audio source Cable 1 a S A Cable 2 SCART Connect to Video In Yellow graphics card Audio In Connector Using an SCART connector with a Composite cable The SCART connector supports only the Composite video format which is the most common type The above illustration shows how to connect to an SCART connector using a Composite cable If your television supports S Video input you should use an S Video cable available in most consumer electronics stores to view your PC on a television An S Video connection provides a higher quality display than Composite video Using Your ALL IN WONDER 29 Using and adjusting TV Out To enable and disable the television display 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display then click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button then click the Displa
45. uide The Online Manual opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Click User s Guides click ATI Multimedia Center Guides then click ATI Multimedia Center For correct operation of your card s multimedia features the ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card must be your computer s primary graphics card For more information see Multiple Display Support on page 16 Connecting Your PC to a Video Source To connect your computer to a VCR or camcorder attach a connector cable from the VCR or camcorder to the ATI Input Output Adapter Most VCRs and camcorders have a Composite video i output also referred to as a phono jack or RCA output For detailed instructions see Input and a Output Adapters on page 19 S Video Many VCRs and camcorders have another video output called S Video which provides a higher quality display than Composite video 26 Using Your ALL IN WONDER To connect aVCR or camcorder to your ALL IN WONDER 1 Turn off your computer and your VCR or camcorder 2 Ensure your graphics card is installed correctly 3 Determine if your VCR or camcorder has an S Video or Composite video connection 4 Looking at the back of your computer locate your graphics card Using the ATT Input Output Adapter attach one end of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your VCR or camcorder 5 Turn on your computer and your VCR or camcorder Attaching a TV to Your Card Using your ALL IN WONDER card s Composite or S V
46. unction correctly with your motherboard It is very important that the correct AGP driver be installed before installing an AGP video card in your system AGP memory not being detected or a black screen i An incorrect or missing GART driver can result in after Windows loads To determine what motherboard chipset is present on your system 1 Right click My Computer then click Properties 2 Click the Hardware tab in Windows 2000 or Windows XP Device Manager tab then scroll to the bottom of the device list Go Click System Devices 4 Scroll through the list of System Devices until you find a listing for the AGP controller The chipset manufacturer s name will appear as the device name 10 Installing the Hardware and Software Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your motherboard obtain and then install the latest AGP drivers from VIA Technologies http www viaarena com Acer Laboratories ALI http www ali com tw Silicon Integrated Systems SIS http www sis com Advanced Micro Devices AMD http www amd com General Motherboard chipset information http www motherboards org More information on this topic can be found at http www ati com support faq agpchipsetdrivers html Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software To ensure successful installation of your ALL IN WONDER card you must uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer
47. ur ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series card as shown ATI component video adapter Y Cables with RCA plugs available from a consumer electronics dealer ALL IN WONDER 9700 Series Card LINE IN LINE IN must be connected HDTV Video Inputs Input and output cable lengths should not exceed 50 feet 15m e Y Green e Pb Blue e Pr Red Dolby Digital AC 3 Amplifier PL S PDIF connection Cable with RCA plugs available from a consumer electronics dealer Installing the Hardware and Software 23 Selecting the sound card connector for TV audio input The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is controlled by the ATI Multimedia Center s volume slider 1 2 A ED Click the Setup button in the TV Player control panel then click the Display tab Click the Initialization Wizard button then click the Next button twice In the Typical Audio Connections page check I have connected the cable to confirm that you have connected your ALL IN WONDER card s audio output cable to your sound card s Line In connector Click Next to open the TV Sound Initialization Wizard Click the audio input that matches the connection between your ALL IN WONDER card and your sound card Line In is the standard audio input when the ALL IN WONDER card s audio output cable is connected to the sound card s Line In connector If you are not sure how it is conn
48. want your displayed fonts to be To customize the size of displayed fonts select Custom or Other Click the OK button then click the OK button in the Display Properties dialog Restart your computer Reducing edge distortion When using a television for your PC s display you may see some edge distortion on the left and right side of your television screen This effect depends on your television and the PC application you are running To reduce edge distortion you can increase the horizontal size To increase the horizontal size 1 2 3 Q 7 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel Double click Display then click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button then click the Displays tab Windows 98 users click the Advanced button then click the Displays tab Click the TV button Click the Adjustments tab Click the plus button under Horizontal Screen to increase the horizontal size of the television display Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made You can also reduce edge distortion by increasing the TV s contrast 32 Using Your ALL IN WONDER To increase the TV contrast 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display then click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button then click the Displays tab Windows 98 users click the Advanced button then click the Pal Advanced tab 4 Click the TV button 5 Drag the Cont
49. way you view TV graphics and video on your PC The ALL IN WONDER family of cards are powerful TV tuners DVD players Personal Video Recorders and 2D amp 3D graphics and video accelerators Their features will take your PC s graphics and video capabilities to the next level This guide provides all the information you need to install your ALL IN WONDER card What is the ALL IN WONDER family The ALL IN WONDER family of cards deliver high performance 3D and 2D graphics as well as advanced multimedia features Play games watch TV or videos listen to audio CDs explore the Internet and work in Windows as never before TV ON DEMAND M and TV Listings enhance your television experience Using an attached video camera the ALL IN WONDER family provides time lapse video recording and motion triggered video recording which can be used for security applications Your card s advanced video recording and editing features also give you Video CD and DVD authoring capability 2 Getting Started You can use your ALL IN WONDER to connect your computer to a television This feature is ideal for playing games giving presentations watching movies and browsing the Internet For more information see Attaching a TV to Your Card on page 26 The ALL IN WONDER also turns your PC into an intelligent TV with the following features e TV ON DEMANDTM e THRUVIEWTM e Zoom in e Scheduled Viewing e Channel Scanning e Vid
50. www ati com online registration Customer Service For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product refer to the Online User s Guide included on your ATI Installation CD ROM If you require further assistance with your product use one of the following options Online For product information video drivers Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit http www ati com and select Customer Service for Built By ATI products Telephone Available Monday to Friday 9 00 AM 7 00 PM EST 005 882 2626 Access to Telephone Support is available to registered users at no additional cost for the first 30 days from the date of purchase long distance charges may apply For complete details please visit http www ati com online customercare Mail ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC Attention Customer Service 33 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham Ontario Canada L3T 7N6 6 Getting Started Hardware Warranty Service Statement Should the product in ATI s opinion malfunction within the warranty period ATI will at its discretion repair or replace the product upon receipt with an equivalent Any replaced parts become the property of ATI This warranty does not apply to the software component of a product or a product which has been damaged due to accident misuse abuse improper installation usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions natural or personal disaster or unauthorized alterations
51. ys tab Windows 98 users click the Advanced button then click the Pal Advanced tab 4 Click the green enable disable button next to the word TV to enable disable television display 5 Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made For information about how to use television display and the ATI Displays Properties page click the Help button Starting Windows with television display enabled The television screen may become scrambled temporarily during the initial Windows logo display This is only a temporary effect and your television screen will be restored within a few seconds During start up your TV Out graphics card will go through a sequence of mode settings during which your television display will remain blank This process takes only a few seconds and helps program the television display Using a monitor vs using the television display Using your television for your computer s display is ideal for playing games giving presentations watching movies and browsing the Internet The display on your monitor may change or look squashed This occurs because the display adjusts to fit the dimensions of your television To correct the monitor s display use the controls on the monitor to adjust the display size and position 30 Using Your ALL IN WONDER Older monitors and large speciality monitors may not work with television display enabled If you experience problems when television display is
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