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iTView Mac
User's Guide
Rev. 8/02

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  • Page 1 Mac User’s Guide Rev. 8/02...

  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    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 communications.
  • Page 3 Under the copyright laws, the printed circuit board, or the software programs provided may not be copied in whole or part, without written consent of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc., except in the normal use of the software programs to make a backup copy.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the iTView Mac Control Panel Software Functions of the iTView Mac LED Screen Controls TV Output Controls Picture Setup Additional Features CHAPTER 4 TUNING YOUR TELEVISION Brightness Color Sharpness Tint or Hue CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Returning a Damaged or Failed iTView Mac Unit...
  • Page 5 Mac User’s Guide About the User’s Guide The iTView Mac User’s Guide is designed to help you to quickly and easily connect the hardware and install the software for this product. The guide is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction, which describes the key features and functionality of the product and some of its many uses.

  • Page 6: Notation Conventions

    Mac User’s Guide Notation Conventions This user’s guide uses the following conventions to specify certain types of information. Warns you about potential problems and hazards during the installation or use of the product. Read these warnings carefully, and be sure you understand how they relate to the installation procedures before proceeding.
  • Page 7 On-line: URL : http://www.FOCUSinfo.com e-mail: info@FOCUSinfo.com iTView Mac User’s Guide Preface...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Mac User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction The iTView Mac converts the VGA output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. iTView Mac automatically detects VGA ,SVGA, and XGA output frequencies up to 152Hz and synchronizes it with your television.
  • Page 9 Mac User’s Guide TrueScale™ image compression that precisely fits the image on your television without dropping lines or altering video resolution Support NTSC and PAL systems Supports Composite and S-Video Works with multiple platforms including Mac OS 7.1 up to and...

  • Page 10: Modes Of Operation

    Mac User’s Guide Modes of Operation The iTView Mac has ability to operate in two separate modes: Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer and your television. Introduction...
  • Page 11 Figure 1-2: Video Record Mode Video Record Mode: Record your video image or digital movie directly to videotape. iTView Mac User’s Guide Chapter 1...
  • Page 12 Mac User’s Guide Suggested Uses for the iTView Mac The iTView Mac can be used for many purposes. For example: Bring sales or other multimedia presentations from a laptop to a large TV Create training tapes or outfit a training room...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Table 1: iTView Mac Specifications. Computer Compatibility Any iMac Flatpanel G4, iMac G3 & iMac DV working on MacOS systems 7.1 or higher Television Compatibility Works with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite), S-Video, or SCART (Europe only) input connector.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    System Requirements The following Apple desktop and laptop models listed below will work with the iTView Mac and MacOS System Software 7.1 or higher: IMac Flatpanel G4, iMac G3 & iMac DV (Any Flavor) Before installation, the following are system requirements for the...

  • Page 15: Packing List

    If anything is missing, contact FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling 1-800-338-3348. Packing List Your iTView Mac includes the following items: iTView Mac Power adapter 5V @700mA S-Video and Composite video cables (US only)
  • Page 16 Mac User’s Guide Connecting the iTView Mac to a iMac Computer This section describes the steps to connect your iTView Mac to a television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect to the iMac Flatpanel G4, G3 and iMac DV.

  • Page 17: Installing The Rgb Cover On Your Imac (Older Models)

    Place a soft cloth or towel large enough to cover the front of the iMac on a desk, table, or other flat surface. Carefully, place the computer, screen down, on the cloth. iTView Mac User’s Guide RGB Cover Chapter 2...
  • Page 18 Mac User’s Guide Removal of standard cover Using a flat screwdriver, remove the panel covering the VGA connector. Refer to the image above. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Itview Mac To A Television

    Connecting the iTView Mac to a Television After installing the RGB cover and connecting the RGB cable to the iMac, you will need to connect the iTView Mac to a television or VCR. This section describes the connections available and how to use them.
  • Page 20 S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some televisions, video cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a round plug with several small metal pins. It plugs into the S-Video output port at the side of the iTView Mac unit. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 21 SCART is a high-quality video connection used on most televisions and VCR's in Europe. The connector on the SCART cable provided with the iTView Mac has two different connectors. The larger end of the cable is rectangular in shape and contains 20 small metal pins.
  • Page 22 Connect one end of the supplied composite video cable to the “Comp Video” port located on the side of the iTView Mac unit, or connect the male end of the S-Video cable to the port on the side of the iTView Mac labeled either "SCART/S-Video."...
  • Page 23 Mac. It is not possible to connect directly to this input. If this is the only input available, and you do not have a VCR, this input can be used with an RF modulator.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Itview Mac To A Vcr

    In certain configurations, the video will be run through a VCR. Therefore the unit must be connected to the VCR. By connecting the iTView Mac unit, you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape. To connect your iTView Mac to a VCR, perform the following...
  • Page 25 Using the programming system to set the VCR to receive external video. If you are unsure about how to do this, refer to the VCR owner’s manual. Figure 2-6: Connecting the iTView Mac to a VCR Chapter 2...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Itview Mac Software

    Installing the iTView Mac Control Panel Software Perform the following steps to install the iTView Mac control panel on your Macintosh Insert the iTView Mac CD-ROM into the CD ROM drive. Open the iTView Mac CD-ROM when it appears on the desktop.
  • Page 27 Mac User’s Guide Figure 3-1 iTView Mac/iTView DV Control Panel in OS 9 Figure 3-2 iTView Mac Control Panel in OS X Chapter 3...

  • Page 28: Functions Of The Itview Mac Led

    Mac User’s Guide Functions of the iTView Mac LED The LED located on the front of the iTView Mac indicates a connection has been established between the iMac and the iTView Mac. The LED will glow green if there is a good connection.
  • Page 29 Mac Control Strip with Mac OS 9 Control Strip Feature in OS 9: By clicking on the control strip on your desktop you can obtain access to the iTView Mac’s control strip feature. This feature allows you to easily control 2x Zoom, Auto Pan, and Freeze.
  • Page 30 Mac OS 9. (refer to figure 3-1 above) In OS X Picture Setup and TV Setup are accessible automatically. (refer to figure 3-2 above) Figure 3-3 iTView Mac/iTView DV TV Setup for OS 9 Image Control...

  • Page 31: Tv Output Controls

    Output Format Test Pattern Generator Output Format Your iTView Mac can output video in three formats. These are: NTSC, PAL, and PAL SCART. If you are located in North America, Central America, Japan, Taiwan, or Korea you will use the NTSC iTView Mac User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 (see Figure 3-2 above) TV Position/TV Size/Test Pattern Generator The iTView Mac fits your computer image on the television screen by setting that image into a user-defined window. You have the ability to set the size and position of this window. This control should only need to be set once.

  • Page 33: Picture Setup

    Mac User’s Guide clicking on this button, your preferences will be saved until you choose to change them and click on the save button again. In OS X or OS 9 the settings will automatically save and not change until adjustments are made or the driver is taken off the hard drive and re- installed.
  • Page 34 Mac User’s Guide Figure 3- 5 iTView Mac/iTView DV Picture Adjustments for OS 9 Figure 3- 6 iTView Mac Picture Adjustments for OS X Image Control...

  • Page 35: Additional Features

    Brightness, or Sharpness drag the appropriate slider to the left. See Figure 3-5 & 3-6 above. Additional Features There are four additional controls you can manipulate within this section of the iTView Mac Control Panel. These are: RGB Gain Luma Notch Filter Chroma Bandpass Filter iTView Mac User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 RGB Gain By clicking on the RGB gain button you will optimize the output from the iTView Mac for SCART output. If you are in Europe and using the PAL/SCART connection you will be able to improve the quality of the image by clicking the RGB Gain button.
  • Page 37 Mac User’s Guide North American television set is designed to operate this way. If you are in Japan, you will need to turn this feature off. Chapter 3...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Tuning Your Television

    Mac User’s Guide Chapter 4 Tuning Your Television This chapter describes the methods you can use to tune the image on your television. Using Your Television’s Video Settings Picture quality varies from television to television. To obtain the clearest and sharpest picture from your television, it is important to spend some time adjusting the television’s video settings.

  • Page 39: Brightness

    Mac User’s Guide Brightness The Brightness adjustment on the television adjusts the brightness levels in black areas of the picture. Raise or lower the brightness until the picture appears bright without a "blooming" effect. The sides of the picture should be straight, not curved or bowed.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    No video from the Check the connection from the computer’s video output iTView Mac port to the VGA in port at the rear of the iTView Mac unit. Check the connection from the comp video out port or S-Video out port to the input on your monitor or VCR.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Possible power supply or iTView Mac failure. iTView Mac failure Inspect the iTView Mac unit for signs of damage (i.e. broken pins, severed wires, etc.). iTView Mac User’s Guide TroubleShooting...

  • Page 42: Returning A Damaged Or Failed Itview Mac Unit

    Note: No goods will be accepted for warranty repair or return without an RMA number. Pack the iTView Mac carefully. If possible, use the original shipping package. Send the package pre-paid and insured via United Parcel Service (UPS) or US Mail to:...

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. If you discover a defect, FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or exchange the product at no charge to you, provided you contact FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. Technical Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number and instructions on where and how to obtain repair.
  • Page 44 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 A DEFECT IN THIS PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON...

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