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CANARIAS 2000
User's Manual
453-221200100
REVISION:B
27-May-1997

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  • Page 1 CANARIAS 2000 User’s Manual 453-221200100 REVISION:B 27-May-1997...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 IGA Windows 3.x Driver Setup ..................... 7 4.2 Virtual Desk .......................... 14 4.3 Information Center ........................ 15 4.4 Uninstall ..........................18 4.5 Color Calibration ........................19 4.6 Green PC ..........................20 4.7 TV Direct ..........................22 Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 5.8 DPMS Control ........................34 5.9 TV Direct ..........................36 CHAPTER 6 TV-OUT FEATURES ......................39 CHAPTER 7 SOFTWARE MPEG PLAYER....................41 7.1 System Requirements......................41 7.2 Installing Software MPEG Player..................42 APPENDIX A VIDEO MODES TABLE .....................44 Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    640x480 output to NTSC TV and 680x512 output to Full PAL TV. The Canarias 2000 can support dual output capability. For example, you can play a MPEG video on TV while you are finishing a report or other application on your computer monitor. This level of versatility adds its value to this low-cost graphics card.

  • Page 6: Compatibility

     MPEG-1 and live video playback  Direct3D acceleration  PC’97 compliance 1.2 Compatibility The Canarias 2000 TV/graphics card is IBM PC compatible. It is designed for use with one PCI bus slot (at least). 1.3 Board Layout Memory Configuration: EATURE 1MB memory - U3, U6.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Insert the card into one of the PCI slots available. Replace the cover. Connect CRT monitor to the 15-pin connector on the Canarias 2000 card. Connect your TV to either the S-video or RCA connector. Note: you are recommended not to connect both at the same time, otherwise the TV brightness will be reduced.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation If the system successfully powers up and has normal DOS boot-up messages appeared on the screen, the Canarias 2000 card is installed properly. If the system does not boot, you may check the troubleshooting tips below: Troubleshooting Tips Make sure the PCI bus connector gold-fingers are clean and the card is installed properly.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    “D:\CA2000\Setup, if CD-ROM drive is appropriate), and click OK. The Windows 3.x dirver installation menu will appear on the screen. Click on the “Start” icon to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Installing On Windows 95

    6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 7. The Media Tool item is then added to the Programs item of the Start menu. 8. The installation is complete. For more information on using the Media Tools, see Chapter 5. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Windows 3.X Utilities

    RAMDAC provides 16.7 million colors at up to 1280x1024 resolution and 64 thousand colors at up to 1600x1200 resolution. However, you cannot take full advantage of those features unless you install and setup IGA Windows Accelerated Drivers properly. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Graphics Accelerator does not allow. But, there is one important factor the program can not predict - that is, your monitor. To help solve this problem, a specific function button - “Refresh Test” is designed to verify whether your monitor can work under the desired combination. Please follow these instructions: Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 3. Use the “Color Depth” combo box to choose a color depth. For most software and applications, 256 colors will be a good choice. If you need to display real video or photo, you may need 64k or even 16.7 million colors. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 - your monitor screen, or you can freeze your viewport and use another program - “Virtual Desk,” provided with this program, to control your viewport position in the Virtual Desktop environment. The following are the procedures to set up the Virtual Desktop environment: Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 4. Use the “Color Depth” combo box to choose a color depth. For most software or applications, 256 colors will be a good choice. If you need to display real life video or photo, you may need 64k or even 16.7 million colors. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 You do not need to restart Windows. If you are setting up your graphics accelerator without using virtual desktop or changing your virtual desktop’s colors or font, the Setup program may restart Windows. Define Viewport Mode Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Size” combo box. But, only those Viewport resolutions that are less or equal to the Virtual Desktop resolution will be displayed in that combo box. If you want to choose a higher resolution for your Viewport, just increase the resolution of your Virtual Desktop. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Virtual Desk

    Please note that this program must be run exclusively with the “IGASetup” program. In other words, before you run this program, you have to quit the IGASetup program. Before you run the “IGASetup” program, please quit “VD Control” first. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Information Center

    The Information Center icon gives you important information about your computer. Clicking on this icon will give you information about the driver, system, company address and telephone number. Driver Information To view the IGA Windows driver information, please click on the “Driver” button. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 Chapter 4: Windows 3.x Utilities System Information To view your system information, please click on the “System” button. TechSupport Information If the “TechSupport” contains no data, please contact your dealer for more information. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4: Windows 3.x Utilities About Information The “About” button shows the version information of this utility. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Uninstall

    Chapter 4: Windows 3.x Utilities 4.4 Uninstall The Uninstall icon allows you to uninstall the IGA Resource Manager. Click on this icon if you are sure you want to delete the program group with all its features and drivers. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Color Calibration

    (white, red, green, or blue) and click on the arrows beside Gamma to adjust the hues accordingly. Once you are satisfied, click the OK button so that the changes may take effect. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Green Pc

    Chapter 4: Windows 3.x Utilities 4.6 Green PC DPMS (Display Power Management System) is an energy-saving concept defined by the DPMS specification version 1.0 from VESA. There are a total of 4 modes:  Reduced On Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Software Troubleshooting The installation program can be run in standard VGA mode or ExpertColor T2000 mode. However, if you experience problems with installing, try setting the system back to VGA mode and re-install. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Tv Direct

    Enables TV out when this radio button is checked. Click again to turn off TV output. Color If the computer is turned on with no TV connected and then one is connected it is possible for the color output to be wrong. Clicking on the Color button will fix it. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 “Fine” sliders until you find the best text quality. Desktop Font Schemes This function allows users to just show the “Standard” font scheme on desktop text. The three of font schemes are “greyed” for this version of Windows 3.1 utility. Help Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Chapter 4: Windows 3.x Utilities Provides help information on how to use the utility. Done Exits with changes saved. Cancel Exits TV Direct without making any changes. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Windows 95 Utilities

    The modules are as follows:  Unlnstall Media Tools  Display Setting  Virtual Screen  Color Calibration  Measure Refresh Rate  System and Display Configuration Information  Online Help  DPMS Control  TV Direct Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Uninstall Media Tools

    This module allows you to uninstall the driver, utilities, or both. To uninstall them, click on the Uninstall icon. Then, select the option you want to remove and press Go. If the driver is uninstalled, the system will be set back to standard VGA mode and the utilities will be automatically removed. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Display Setting

    In the case of changing color depth, the program will provide a preview mode so that you can decide whether the mode is suitable for your system. After that, you can choose to restart Windows to make the change permanent. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Virtual Screen

    If the resolution is changed to this mode, virtual desktop will be disabled temporarily and must be re-enabled after the change is complete. This module, however, conflicts with some software, for example, TDW.EXE and CVW.EXE. Therefore, it is advisable to disable the Virtual Desktop before using such software. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Color Calibration

    Users can also use it to adjust monitors to suit their personal preference. Brightness Adjustments Use the Color Pattern drop-down list box to select Color Ramps, Color Ramps with Dithering, or Color Map as your test pattern. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Contrast Adjustments

    Gamma. From the curve above the color buttons, you can see that increasing Gamma will increase contrast in the dark tones of the display while decreasing contrast in the bright tones. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Measure Refresh Rate

    Gamma for that individual color. Measure Refresh Rate This utility measures the vertical and horizontal refresh rate of the current mode. This utility can be useful for users to check the refresh rate after using the Set Resolution utility. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: System And Display Configuration Information

    Chapter 5: Windows 95 Utilities System and Display Configuration Information Media Tool reports the current settings of your computer, including system and display settings. This information can be useful if you have to contact Technical Support. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Online Help

    Chapter 5: Windows 95 Utilities Online Help This online help contains information to help you use the Media Tools. You can click one of the topics to go to an explanation of that topic. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Dpms Control

    Chapter 5: Windows 95 Utilities DPMS Control DPMS (Display Power Management System) is an energy-saving concept defined by the DPMS specification version 1.0 from VESA. There are a total of 4 modes:  Reduced On Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Software Troubleshooting The installation program can be run in standard VGA mode or ExpertColor T2000 mode. However, if you experience problems with installing, try setting the system back to VGA mode and re-install. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Tv Direct

    TV direct is a utility, which allows you to control some features of the TV output. It is installed automatically when the utilities are installed on your system. The utility is very easy to use and provides powerful control functions. Enables TV out when this radio button is checked. Click again to turn off TV output. Color Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 These control the color output from the graphics board to the TV. The default setting will work for most televisions. However if black and white text appears to have color shadows or distortion around them you can adjust the “Coarse” and “Fine” sliders until you find the best text quality. Desktop Font Schemes Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 The function allows users to easily change pre-set font schemes, “Standard”, “Extra Large” or “TV font” on desktop text. This function is designed especially for TV display operation. Help Provides help information on how to use the utility. Done Exits with changes saved. Cancel Exits TV Direct without making any changes. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Chapter 6 Tv-Out Features

    CHAPTER 6 TV-OUT FEATURES The Canarias 2000 graphics chip contains an integrated NTSC/PAL encoder to translate computer graphics signals into a format compatible with worldwise television systems. This feature enables you to view the output of your computer on a standard TV equipped with either an RCA video input jack or S-video connector. Be sure to connect your TV as described in the hardware installation section of this manual before proceeding.

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Tv-Out Functionality

    Therefore, in order to display the computer image correctly on a TV, it is necessary to make the TV underscan in the same way as a computer monitor. The utility software provided with the Canarias 2000 enables you to select which mode you want on TV: overscan or underscan (See TV Direct utility).

  • Page 45: Chapter 7 Software Mpeg Player

     Sound card with a Windows wave audio driver installed  256 (or above) color VGA card is required. A VGA card with DCI or DirectDraw support is recommended  8MB of system memory is required Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Installing Software Mpeg Player

    Choose Run from the Start menu. In the Run dialog, type "A:\Setup" (or D:\CA2000\Mplay\Setup) and click the OK button. The VCD PowerPlayer setup program will begin the execution. Follow the on-screen prompts until the installation is complete. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 .BMP file using MS Paint or take advantage of the typical Windows cut/copy/paste features. Full: Switch the video screen among 1x, 2x, and Full. Audio Channel: Select the left and/or right audio channel. TV: Switch to the TV screen when TV-Out is enabled. Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Appendix A Video Modes Table

    132x43 char 256KB 132x50 char 256KB 132x60 char 256KB 1280x1024 1280x1024 87 (I) 1024x768 512K 1024x768 512K 1024x768 512K 1024x768 87 (I) 512K 800x600 512K 800x600 512K 800x600 512K 640x480 512K 640x480 512K (I) Interlaced (Continued) Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory Size (Hex) (Hex) 640x480 512K 800x600 512K 800x600 512K 800x600 512K 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 87 (I) 1280x1024 1280x1024 87 (I) 1600x1200 1600x1200 87 (I) 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 (I) Interlaced (Continued) Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Appendix A: Video Modes Table IGS Mode Vesa Mode Resolution Colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory Size (Hex) (Hex) 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 87 (I) 640x480 16.7M 640x480 16.7M 640x480 16.7M 800x600 16.7M 800x600 16.7M 800x600 16.7M (I) Interlaced Canarias 2000 User’s Manual...

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