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  • Page 3: 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 4: Copyright

    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 5: Table Of Contents

    Suggested Uses for the TView Gold Card HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Requirements Pre-Installation Procedures Connecting the TView Gold Card to an IBM Compatible Portable Computer Connecting the TView Gold Card to a Television Connecting to the Television Using an RF Modulator...
  • Page 6 IMAGE CONTROL Changing Screen Resolutions TUNING YOUR TELEVISION Using Your Television’s Video Settings TROUBLESHOOTING Returning a Damaged or Failed TView Gold Card Unit LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 7: About The User's Guide

    TView Gold Card User’s Guide About the User’s Guide The TView Gold Card 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 8: Notation Conventions

    TView Gold Card 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 9 European Support: 0800-963-964 Germany 0130-82-21-50 France 0800-90-61-06 Netherlands 020-581-37-34 Sweden 020-79-57-18 Other European Support +31-20-581-37-36 On-line: http://www.FOCUSinfo.com e-mail: info@FOCUSinfo.com TView Gold Card User’s Guide Preface...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction The TView Gold Card converts the video output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. The TView Gold Card automatically detects VGA and SGVA output frequencies up to 72Hz and synchronizes it with your television. The result is a high quality, flicker-free television display from your computer.

  • Page 11: Modes Of Operation

    TView Gold Card User’s Guide Modes of Operation The TView Gold Card has ability to operate in three separate modes: Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer VGA (or compatible) monitor and television simultaneously. 1000 Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only display.

  • Page 12: Suggested Uses For The Tview Gold Card

    Video Record Mode: Record your video image directly to video tape. Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode Suggested Uses for the TView Gold Card The TView Gold Card can be used for many purposes. For example: Bring sales or other multimedia presentations from a portable to a large TV...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    TView Gold Card User’s Guide Specifications Table 1: TView Gold Card Specifications. Computer Compatibility Any Window95™, Windows 98™ Portable Computer with a PC slot and video out. Television Compatibility Works with any size television monitor (NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite) or S-Video input connector.

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation This chapter describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the TView Gold Card hardware, and the steps required to perform the installation. System Requirements Before installation, the following are system requirements for the operation of the TView Gold Card :...

  • Page 15: Checking The Packing List

    If anything is missing, contact FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling 1-800-538-6000. Packing List Your TView Gold Card includes the following items: TView Gold Card S-Video cable Composite video cable or SCART (Europe only) adapter cable TView Gold Card Installer Diskette Electronic Marker™...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Tview Gold Card To An Ibm Compatible Portable Computer

    Connecting the TView Gold Card to an IBM Compatible Portable Computer This section describes the steps to connect your TView Gold Card to a television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect to Portable IBM PC's. Notes: 1. Before performing the steps to connect the TView Gold Card to a portable computer, you must turn on the external video connector.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Tview Gold Card To A Television

    TView Gold Card User’s Guide After a few seconds you may be asked to insert the disk labeled "TView Gold Card Installer" If so, type in the drive letter for your floppy drive (typically, A) Click on OK. Your computer will start to install the drivers to run your TView Gold Card.
  • Page 18 S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some video cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a round plug with four (4) small metal pins. It plugs into the S-Video output port on the TView Gold Card cable. S-video Figure 2-2: S-Video Connectors...
  • Page 19 TView Gold Card . 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 20: Connecting To The Television Using An Rf Modulator

    S-video Video In Figure 2-4: Connecting TView Gold Card to the Television Note: Because the port may not be labeled, you will need to match the port to the connector you are using.
  • Page 21 Antenna In, refer to the television owner’s manual. To connect the TView Gold Card to your television using the RF Modulator, perform the following steps: Connect the RF Modulator to the coaxial input at the rear of the television.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tview Gold Card 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 TView Gold Card unit you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape. To connect your TView Gold Card to a VCR, perform the...
  • Page 23 Video In Composite Video S-Video (Recommended) Figure 2-5: Connecting the TView Gold Card to a VCR Note If your VCR does not have a button specifying video-in, use your VCR’s remote control to find an on-screen programming system. Using the programming system, set the VCR to receive external video.

  • Page 24: Software Installation

    Windows 95/98 Installation To install the software on your Windows 95 system, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the TView Gold Card Installer disk in your disk drive. 2. Double-click on the My Computer icon. TView Gold Card User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: How To Use The Gold Card Control Panel

    5. Double-click on the "setup" icon. 6. Follow the setup program instructions. How to Use the Gold Card Control Panel The TView Gold Card Control Panel will enable you to manipulate several aspects of the computer image. Figure 3-1 Control Panel Window Double-click on the Gold Card Icon.

  • Page 26: Tv Fonts

    Sharpness and Brightness of the computer image TV Fonts The TV fonts included with this software are large and easy to read. They are recommended if your system fonts are small type fonts. TView Gold Card User’s Guide Chapter 3...
  • Page 27 TView Gold Card User’s Guide Using the TV Fonts in Windows 95/98 To select the TV fonts for your Windows 95 system, perform the following steps: Left click on the START button. Select “Settings.” From the drop-down menu, select Control Panel.

  • Page 28: Image Control

    Choose a desktop area (640 x 480 up to 1024 x 768) by moving the "Desktop Area" slider from left to right. IMPORTANT: Click on "APPLY" first, and then "OK." Click the "Start" button. Choose "Shut Down." TView Gold Card User’s Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 29 TView Gold Card User’s Guide Select "Restart the Computer." Restart Windows. The newly selected settings will be used. Note: If the first choice does not work properly, try other choices. This is for PAL or NTSC modes. Image Control...

  • Page 30: Tuning Your Television

    Note: Depending on the model of the television, the image is adjusted using buttons or on-screen programming. Check your owner’s manual to determine how the image is adjusted on your television. TView Gold Card User’s Guide Chapter 5...
  • Page 31 TView Gold Card User’s Guide Brightness The Brightness adjustment on the television adjusts the brightness levels of black areas of the picture. Raise or lower the brightness until the picture appears bright without a "blooming" effect. The sides of the picture should be straight, not curved or bowed.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Ensure that your television or VCR has been configured to accept auxiliary video input. Ensure that the TView Gold Card is connected to the appropriate video connector on your TV or VCR. At the TV or VCR end, the cable should be connected to the VIDEO, VIDEO IN, or AUX port.

  • Page 33: Returning A Damaged Or Failed Tview Gold Card Unit

    Adjust the color and contrast controls on your TV. Colors are poor quality or non- Adjust the brightness control of the TView Gold Card . existent Use of an RF modulator may cause image quality problems. If at all possible, avoid those devices that convert the TView Gold Card signal into an antenna signal.
  • Page 34 Note: No goods will be accepted for warranty repair or return without an RMA number. Pack the TView Gold Card carefully. If possible, use the original shipping package. Send the package pre-paid and insured via United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx, or Airborne...
  • Page 35 TView Gold Card User’s Guide This is a blank page Troubleshooting...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    ONE (1) 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.
  • Page 37 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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