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  • Page 1 TView Gold User’s Guide Rev. 5/02Thi page is blank...

  • 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: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Specifications HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Requirements Pre-Installation Procedures Connecting the TView Gold to an IBM PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting the TView Gold to a Television Connecting to the Television Using an RF Modulator Connecting the TView Gold to a VCR...
  • Page 5 Using the Remote Control Configuring Your PC or Laptop Video Output Changing Screen Resolutions TUNING YOUR TELEVISION Using Your Television’s Video Settings TROUBLESHOOTING Returning a Damaged or Failed TView Gold Unit...

  • Page 7: About The User's Guide

    TView Gold User’s Guide About the User’s Guide The TView Gold 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 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: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The TView Gold converts the video output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. . The result is a high quality, flicker-free television display from your computer.

  • Page 10: Modes Of Operation

    TView Gold User’s Guide Modes of Operation The TView Gold has ability to operate in three separate modes: Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer VGA (or compatible) monitor and television simultaneously. Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode 2. Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only display.

  • Page 11: Suggested Uses For The Tview Gold

    Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode Suggested Uses for the TView Gold The TView Gold 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 12: Specifications

    TView Gold User’s Guide Specifications Table 1: TView Gold Specifications. Computer Any . Window 95™, 98™, 2000, ME Compatibility ,NT, XP and MacOS™ 7.1 or higher computer with VGA output Television Works with any size television monitor Compatibility (NTSC/PAL) with an RCA (composite) or S-Video input connector.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the TView Gold 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 :...

  • Page 14: Pre-Installation Procedures

    If anything is missing, contact FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling 1-800-338-3348. Packing List Your TView Gold includes the following items: TView Gold Power adapter 5V DC@ 700mA S-Video cable...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Tview Gold To An Ibm Pc Or Macintosh Computer

    Connecting the TView Gold to an IBM PC or Macintosh Computer This section describes the steps to connect your TView Gold to a television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect to IBM PCs, Macintosh PCs, IBM PC laptops and Notebooks, and Macintosh PowerBook’s.
  • Page 16 UniViewer cable to the "monitor out" port at the rear of the computer, the same port from which you disconnected the current monitor cable in step Note: Steps 5 and 6 facilitate the use of the TView Gold in the Presentation Mode. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 17 6. Connect the female end of the monitor cable to the monitor. Connect the power adapter to the rear of the TView Gold. Plug the adapter into the nearest wall outlet. The red power LED at the front of the unit will illuminate, indicating the TView Gold is ON.
  • Page 18 TView Gold User’s Guide AGP Graphics Gigabit Ethernet Digital Audio Cube Quicksilver *You can still attach the scan converter to the VGA port but you cannot use Video Mirroring. Figure 2 Monitor *Requires second PCI video Card for video mirroring...
  • Page 19 TView Gold User’s Guide Figure 3 Note: for more information regarding models and display types visit Apples web site at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=252 Chapter 2...
  • Page 20 TView Gold User’s Guide Figure 2-1: Connecting the TView Gold to an IBM or Macintosh Note: Some Mac models also have a ADC or DVI connector for use with some Apple Studio or Cinema Displays. Simply use the VGA to connect the TView Gold. Also note that Video Mirroring may not be available when using both the VGA and ADC/DVI connectors.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Tview Gold To A Television

    Figure 2-2: Connecting the TView Gold to an IBM or Macintosh Laptop Note: Use A/C power with a TView Gold and a laptop. If you are using battery power, your video output may be interrupted to conserve power. Connecting the TView Gold to a Television The next step is to connect to the television.
  • Page 22 S-Video is a high-quality video connection used by some video cameras and VCRs. The connector on an S-Video cable has a round plug with several small metal pins. It plugs into the S- Video output port at the rear of the TView Gold unit. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 23 ANT IN. This input is used by cable TV companies and uses a different type of video than that used by TView Gold . 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 Comp Video in or S-Video in port at the rear of the television. 3. Turn the television on. 4. Turn the TView Gold on. Turn your computer on. If the cables have been connected correctly, the image from the computer monitor should now appear on the television screen.

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Television Using An Rf Modulator

    Video, you will need a special adapter called an RF Modulator. This device converts the Composite Video signal from the TView Gold unit to an antenna signal. The RF Modulator is not supplied. FOCUS Enhancements Technical Support recommends using the Radio Shack RF Modulator (Radio Shack part number 15-1283).

  • Page 26: Connecting The Tview Gold 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 unit you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape. To connect your TView Gold to a VCR, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 27 3. Turn on the VCR. 4. Turn on your television and tune it to channel 3 or 4. Turn the TView Gold unit on. 6. Turn the computer on. 7. Find a button on the front of the VCR called "Line,"...
  • Page 28 TView Gold User’s Guide Figure 2-6: Connecting the TView Gold to a VCR Hardware Installation...

  • Page 29: Image Control

    Overview If you look at the top of your TView Gold unit, you will notice five buttons. These buttons are used to perform various adjustments to the unit’s video output. Access to these functions is also available through the infrared remote, which is discussed later in this chapter.

  • Page 30: On-Screen Display

    Reset Using the Setup Menus The TView Gold comes with all of its functions preset. You are able, however, to readjust all of these functions. If you like, you may reset the TView Gold back to its original defaults by entering the Reset menu and either choosing to reset to user settings or to factory default.

  • Page 31: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The TView Gold comes with a remote control that can be used to adjust many aspects of the computer image on the television. See the figure below. Refer to the previous pages for information about how to use the on-screen menus.
  • Page 32 TView Gold User’s Guide used to pan the screen in Standard Zoom Mode Left/Right Arrows: Used to scroll through the on screen menus and to adjust certain functions within the menus. In addition to this these buttons are used to size the screen horizontally when in Sizing Mode;...
  • Page 33 TView Gold User’s Guide Mode. While in Area Zoom Mode, you can use the nine arrow keys to quickly pan to a region on the screen. Bright Button: Used to toggle in and out of the Brightness Adjustment Mode. While in Brightness Adjustment Mode;...

  • Page 34: Configuring Your Pc Or Laptop Video Output

    TView Gold User’s Guide Configuring Your PC or Laptop Video Output Once you have used the on-screen menu to maximize the image, you may want to configure your PC or Macintosh computer. Changing Screen Resolutions Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP & NT To change screen resolutions perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Macintosh Monitor Mode

    Mirror Mode - The external monitor reflects whatever appears on the PowerBook screen. Dual Monitor Mode - The external monitor increases the size of the workspace, allowing you to drag windows or applications from one monitor to another. TView Gold User’s Guide Chapter 3...
  • Page 36 PowerBook’s internal screen is turned off. When the TView Gold is connected to the PowerBook, and the PowerBook is initially turned on, it defaults to the dual monitor mode. To ensure that the PowerBook recognizes the second monitor, select "Monitors"...

  • Page 37: 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 User’s Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 38 TView Gold 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 39: Troubleshooting

    VCR. Ensure that the TV or VCR is ON. Check the connection from the power supply. Is the TView Gold unit plugged in? Is the red power LED ON? Ensure that your television or VCR has been configured to accept auxiliary video input.
  • Page 40 Adjust the vertical and horizontal size screen controls on your TV. Green power Check power connections. LED does not Possible power supply or TView Gold light failure. TView Gold Inspect the TView Gold unit for signs of damage (i.e. broken pins, severed wires, Troubleshooting...

  • Page 41: Returning A Damaged Or Failed Tview Gold Unit

    Note: No goods will be accepted for warranty repair or return without an RMA number. 2. Pack the TView Gold carefully. If possible, use the original shipping package. Send the package pre-paid and insured via United Parcel Service (UPS) or US Mail to: TView Gold User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 ATTN: RMA# (Your RMA Number) 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 FOCUS Enhancements will repair or replace your TView Gold within 5-15 working days. For units not covered under the 3 year warranty, or where the warranty has been voided, a minimum fee of $90.00.

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