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PC-to-TV Video Converter
U S E R ' S G U I D E
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merging PCs & TVs with quality

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  • Page 1 TView Silver ® PC-to-TV Video Converter U S E R ’ S G U I D E e n h a n c e m e n t s merging PCs & TVs with quality...

  • 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 Silver to an IBM PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting the TView Silver to a Television Connecting to the Television Using an RF Modulator Connecting the TView Silver to a VCR...
  • Page 5 TV Fonts Macintosh Installation IMAGE CONTROL Overview 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 Silver Unit LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 6: About The User's Guide

    TView Silver User’s Guide About the User’s Guide The TView Silver 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 7: Notation Conventions

    TView Silver 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 8: Introduction

    Introduction The TView Silver converts the video output from your computer into video that can be displayed on a television or recorded to a VCR. TView Silver 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 9: Modes Of Operation

    TView Silver User’s Guide Electronic Marker™ Software Modes of Operation The TView Silver 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 10: Suggested Uses For The Tview Silver

    Figure 1-3: Video Record Mode Suggested Uses for the TView Silver The TView Silver 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 11 TView Silver User’s Guide Color Modes and Resolution Power Supply Unit Weight Unit Dimensions Introduction For television receivers or televisions without composite or S-Video inputs, an RF Modulator is required (Radio Shack #15-1283) Supports up to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit), and up to...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

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

  • Page 13: Pre-Installation Procedures

    If you use a razor blade or sharp object to open the box, be sure not to cut too deeply. Doing so may scratch or otherwise damage the TView Silver or cables. Remove all packing and written materials. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 14: Checking The Packing List

    If anything is missing, contact FOCUS Enhancements Customer Service department by calling 1-800-538-6000. Packing List Your TView Silver includes the following items: TView Silver Power adapter 9V DC@1000mA S-Video cable Macintosh to VGA video adapters...

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

    Connecting the TView Silver to an IBM PC or Macintosh Computer This section describes the steps to connect your TView Silver 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 2. Note: Steps 5 and 6 facilitate the use of the TView Silver in the Presentation Mode. Connect the male end of your computer’s monitor cable to the video pass-through port on the UniViewer cable.
  • Page 17 TView Silver User’s Guide Figure 2-1: Connecting the TView Silver to an IBM or Macintosh PC Figure 2-2: Connecting the TView Silver to an IBM or Macintosh Laptop Note: Use A/C power to power the laptop when using the TView Silver. If you use battery power, your video output may be interrupted to conserve power.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Tview Silver To A Television

    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 Silver unit. Note: The composite video port on the television may or may not be labeled "video in.”...
  • 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 Silver unit. S-video Note: The S-Video connection is a newer video standard. This type connection improves color, clarity, and resolution.
  • Page 20 TView Silver. 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. See below for further information.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Television Using An Rf Modulator

    If you do not have a television with composite video or S-Video, you will need a special adapter called an RF Modulator. This device converts the Composite Video signal from the TView Silver 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 22: Connecting The Tview Silver To A Vcr

    Antenna In, refer to the television owner’s manual. To connect the TView Silver 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 23 TView Silver User’s Guide Therefore the unit must be connected to the VCR. By connecting the TView Silver unit you will also be able to record the computer screen to videotape. To connect your TView Silver to a VCR, perform the following...

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Vcr Using An Rf Modulator

    If you do not have a VCR with composite video or S-Video inputs, you will need a special adapter called an RF Modulator. This device converts the Composite Video signal from the TView Silver 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 25 Plug the RF modulator power supply into a wall outlet or power supply. Turn on your television and tune it to channel 3 or 4. Turn on the TView Silver. Turn on your computer. Find a button on the front of the VCR called “Line,” “TV/Video,”...

  • Page 26: Software Installation

    Software Installation Your TView Silver 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. This chapter describes the TView...

  • Page 27: Windows 95 Installation

    TView Silver User’s Guide Text-2-TV: A software application that allows the operation of the TView Silver in some DOS text modes. Windows 95 Installation To install the software on your Windows 95 system, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the TView Universal Installer disk in your disk drive.

  • Page 28: How To Use Win-2-Tv

    Press ENTER and follow the instructions on the screen. How to Use Win-2-TV Win-2- TV should be run if you are experiencing display problems on the TV when you are connected to TView Silver. To run Win-2-TV: Double-click on the Win-2-TV icon. The Win-2-TV user panel opens.

  • Page 29: Tv Fonts

    TView Silver User’s Guide and select the normal option to return your system to the default windows display. You may then change the video driver to your desired choice of resolution and colors. TV Fonts The TV fonts included with this software are large and easy to read.

  • Page 30: Macintosh Installation

    To install the software on your Macintosh system, perform the following steps: Insert the TView Universal Installer disk into the floppy drive. Open the Mac_Disk folder on the disk TView Silver User’s Guide Chapter 3...
  • Page 31 TView Silver User’s Guide Double-click on the Mac.sea icon. Save the TView Mac folder on your desktop and open the Screen Squeeze folder. Double-click on the Screen Squeeze installer. Select your current system disk from the list of choices. Install onto system drive.

  • Page 32: Image Control

    Overview If you look at the top of your TView Silver 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 33: Main Menu

    Home/Reset Using the Menus The TView Silver 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 Silver back to its original defaults by using the Home/Reset control.
  • Page 34 If the zoom is on, use the + and - arrows to select the desired zoom mode. The zoom modes are: Zoom mode 0: top left of the screen Zoom mode 1: top right of the screen Zoom mode 2: bottom right of the screen TView Silver User’s Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 35 TView Silver User’s Guide Zoom mode 3: bottom left of the screen. After selecting the Zoom mode, press the Menu /Select button. Press the Menu /Select button to exit the Main Menu. To pan, perform the following steps: Press the Menu/Select button to open the Main Menu.
  • Page 36 Horizontal Pan: moves the television screen right and left After selecting the Screen Position mode, press the Menu/Select button. Press the Menu/Select button to exit the Main Menu. Brightness To adjust the brightness, perform the following steps: TView Silver User’s Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 37 Use the + and - arrows to turn the Color Bars control on or off. After adjusting the color, press the Menu /Select button. Press the Menu/Select button to exit the Main Menu. Home/Reset To reset the TView Silver to its default settings, perform the following steps: Image Control...

  • Page 38: Using The Remote Control

    Press the Menu/Select button to exit the Main Menu. Using the Remote Control The TView Silver comes with a remote control that can be used to adjust the screen controls. See the figure below. Refer to the previous pages for information about how to use the on-screen menus.

  • Page 39: Configuring Your Pc Or Laptop Video Output

    Zoom button: Used to zoom in on certain areas of the screen. Freeze button: Freezes the current image on the screen. Reset: Returns settings to the defaults. (Performs the same function as the Home button on the TView Silver.) 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.
  • Page 40 15. Select "Restart the Computer." Windows 3.1 To change screen resolutions perform the following steps: Double-click on the "Main" icon. Double-click on the "Windows Setup" icon. When the "Windows Setup" window appears, under "Options," TView Silver User’s Guide Chapter 4...
  • Page 41 TView Silver User’s Guide choose "Change System Settings." Under "Display," a list of display drivers appears. The ones that have been tested and work properly are listed below. This is only a sample of what might appear on any particular system.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Macintosh Monitor Mode

    PowerBook’s internal screen is turned off. When the TView Silver 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 43 TView Silver User’s Guide To activate the Mirroring Mode, perform the following steps: Select "Monitors and Sound" from the control panel. In the resolution area of the "Monitors and Sound" window, use the "Show" pull down menu. Select "Simulscan." Select the resolution with the word "Simulscan" in parentheses.

  • Page 44: 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 Silver User’s Guide Chapter 5...
  • Page 45 TView Silver 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 46: Troubleshooting

    Ensure that your television or VCR has been configured to accept auxiliary video input. Ensure that the TView Silver 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 47: Returning A Damaged Or Failed Tview Silver Unit

    Use the on-screen control to adjust size and positioning. Adjust the vertical and horizontal size controls on your Check power connections. Possible power supply or TView Silver failure. Inspect the TView Silver unit for signs of damage (i.e. broken pins, severed wires, etc.).
  • Page 48 Note: No goods will be accepted for warranty repair or return without an RMA number. Pack the TView Silver 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 49 TView Silver User’s Guide This is a blank page Troubleshooting...

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    THREE (3) YEARS 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 51 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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