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User's Guide
Rev. 02/01

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  • Page 1 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Rev. 02/01...

  • 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

    Using the TV Fonts in Windows 95, 98 & 2000 To select the TV fonts for your Windows 95 system, perform the following steps: CHAPTER 4 Auto-Save Memory Function Functions of the TView Micro XGA LED Dip Switches Windows 95, 98 & 2000 Macintosh Configuring the Macintosh Monitor Mode...
  • Page 5 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide About the User’s Guide The TView Micro XGA 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

    TView Micro XGA 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 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction The TView Micro XGA converts the VGA output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. TView Micro XGA automatically detects VGA, SVGA, XGA resolutions and synchronizes them with your television.
  • Page 8 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide 2D Flicker Filter with 8 Levels Introduction...

  • Page 9: Modes Of Operation

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Modes of Operation The TView Micro XGA has ability to operate in three separate modes: Presentation Mode: Display the same image on your computer Figure 1-1: Presentation Mode Television Only Mode: Use the television as your only display.
  • Page 10 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Figure 1-2: Television Only Mode Video Record Mode: Record your video image directly to videotape. Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode Introduction...
  • Page 11 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Suggested Uses for the TView Micro XGA The TView Micro XGA 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 Micro XGA User’s Guide Specifications Table 1: TView Micro XGA Specifications. Computer Multiple platforms include Mac OS, Compatibility Windows 95, 98, 2000 & 2000 ME along with any computer with a VGA output Television Works with any size television monitor...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes the information you should know before installing and connecting the TView Micro XGA hardware, and the steps required to perform the installation. System Requirements Before installation, the following are system requirements for the...

  • Page 14: Checking The Packing List

    If anything is missing, contact FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling 1- 800-338-3348. Packing List Your TView Micro XGA includes the following items: TView Micro XGA Power adapter 5V @700mA 1 S-Video and 1 Composite video cable (US only) SCART Cable (Europe only) User’s guide (on CD ROM) and Quick-Start guide...

  • Page 15: Inspecting The Equipment

    Connecting the TView Micro XGA to an IBM PC or Macintosh Computer This section describes the steps to connect your TView Micro XGA to a television or VCR. The following sections describe how to connect to IBM PCs, Macintosh PCs, IBM PC laptops and Notebooks, and Macintosh PowerBooks.
  • Page 16 Connect the male end of your computer’s monitor cable to the female connector on the VGA input cable. Connect the power adapter to the rear of the TView Micro XGA, labeled 5V DC. Plug the adapter into the nearest wall outlet. The LED at the front of the unit will illuminate;...
  • Page 17 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Functions of the TView Micro XGA LED Figure 2-1: Connecting the TView Micro XGA to an IBM or Macintosh PC Note: Use AC power to power the laptop when using the TView Micro XGA . If you use battery power, your video output may be interrupted to conserve power.
  • Page 18 Figure 2-3: Composite Video Connectors To determine if your television supports composite video, look for a port on your television that matches the composite video out port at the rear of the TView Micro XGA unit. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 19 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 Micro XGA unit. Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard. This type connection improves color, clarity, and resolution.
  • Page 20 Connect one end of the supplied composite video cable to the “Comp Video” port located on the side of the TView Micro XGA unit, or connect the male end of the S-Video cable to the port on the side of the TView Micro XGA labeled either "SCART/S-...
  • Page 21 TView Micro XGA. 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 22: Connecting To The Television Using An Rf Modulator

    Connect one end of the composite video cable to the port labeled "Comp Video" on the side of the TView Micro XGA unit. Connect the other end of the composite video cable to the RF Modulator’s Composite Input at the rear of the television.
  • Page 23 In certain configurations, the video will be run through a VCR. Therefore the unit must be connected to the VCR. By connecting the TView Micro XGA unit, you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape. To connect your TView Micro XGA to a VCR, perform...
  • Page 24 Using the programming system 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 TView Micro XGA to a VCR Hardware Installation...

  • Page 25: What's On The Cd-Rom

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Chapter 3 Software Installation Your TView Micro XGA is completely plug and play. The unit will work even if this software is not installed. However, there are both compatibility and usability advantages in installing the software and thus installation is recommended.

  • Page 26: Using The Tv Fonts In Windows 95, 98 & 2000

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide 3. Double-click on the CD drive. 4. Double-click on folder entitled TView Extras 5. Double-click on the "pc_disk" icon. 6. Double-click on the “setup” icon 7. Follow the setup program instructions. TV Fonts The TV fonts included with this software are large and easy to read.
  • Page 27 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Click “Apply.” The text on the screen will now appear in the TV font. Chapter 3...

  • Page 28: Image Control

    Screen Controls If you look at the top of your TView Micro XGA unit, you will notice four buttons. These buttons are used to perform various adjustments to the unit’s video output. The following descriptions outline the functions controlled by each of the four buttons.
  • Page 29 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide The buttons on top of the Micro XGA perform the following functions: Horizontal Position Button: When DIP switch #3 is in the OFF position this button is used to center the image on the screen horizontally. Pressing the horizontal position button incrementally scrolls the entire image on the TV from left to right.
  • Page 30 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Zoom Quadrants Vertical Position Button: When DIP switch #3 is in the OFF position this button is used to position the image on the screen vertically. Pressing the vertical position button incrementally scrolls the entire image up and down on the TV.
  • Page 31 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Video Adjustments Button: The Video Adjustments Button controls several functions, which will allow you to manipulate the quality of your computer image on the television. Flicker Reduction Modes: When DIP switch #4 is in the OFF position, you can toggle through 8 flicker reduction modes.

  • Page 32: Auto-Save Memory Function

    Functions of the TView Micro XGA LED The LED located on the front of the TView Micro XGA may indicate four different states. The states are indicated by blinking or steady red or green lights.
  • Page 33 In Contrast Adjustment Mode Green Video signal is OK Blinking Green In Brightness Adjustment Mode Blinking Yellow In Color Saturation Adjustment Mode Note If there is no VGA input present, the TView Micro XGA displays a color-bar pattern on the TV Chapter 4...

  • Page 34: Dip Switches

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Dip Switches 1 = NTSC/PAL 2 = Comp/S-Video or SCART On = PAL On = SCART Mode Off = NTSC Off = Comp/S-Video Mode 3 = Scaling/Position 4 = Flicker/Video Adjustments On = Scaling Mode...

  • Page 35: Macintosh

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Double-click on the "Display" icon. Click on the "Settings" tab. Move the "Desktop Area" slider to the desired resolution. IMPORTANT: Click on "APPLY" first, and then "OK." Macintosh To change screen resolutions, perform the following steps: Select "Monitors and Sound"...
  • Page 36 PowerBook’s internal screen is turned off. When the TView Micro XGA 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

    TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Chapter 5 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 38: Brightness

    TView Micro XGA 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

    Ensure that your television or VCR has been configured to accept auxiliary video input. Ensure that the TView Micro XGA is con- nected 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 40 Use of an RF modulator may cause image other Distortion quality problems. If at all possible, avoid those on your screen devices that convert the TView Micro XGA signal into an antenna signal. Ensure that Dip Switch number 3 in the “ON” position.
  • Page 41 RMA number that is written on the outside of the package. Pack the TView Micro XGA 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 42 TView Micro XGA User’s Guide Campbell, CA 95008 FOCUS Enhancements will repair or replace your TView Micro XGA within 5-15 working days. For units not covered under the 1 year warranty, or where the warranty has been voided, a minimum fee of $90.00 must be paid.

  • Page 43: 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 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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