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- Page 1 ™ ATI-TV Wonder User’s Guide The PCI-based TV Tuner and Video Capture Card...
- Page 2 Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners: ATI, RAGE, and ATI-TV are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. in the United States, Canada, and/or other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ......5 What You'll Need ......5 Features . - Page 4 Capturing Video and Audio ... . . 35 Capturing Still Frames ..... . . 36 Capturing Video .
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started C H A P T E R 1 Getting Started Now you can watch TV, videos, or games on your computer! ATI-TV Wonder lets you watch up to 125 cable television channels and 70 antenna channels in smooth, full-motion video on the whole screen or in a window. -
Page 6: Features
Getting Started • products: • RAGE, RAGE II, RAGE II+, RAGE IIC, RAGE PRO, RAGE PRO Turbo, RAGE LT, RAGE LT Pro, RAGE 128 • Other products: • RIVA™ 128, RIVA™ TNT, 3Dfx NVIDIA NVIDIA Voodoo™ Banshee, S3 Virge™ DX/VX, S3 Savage3D™ Features •... -
Page 7: Installing The Ati-Tv Wonder Tuner Card
Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Please read these important safety instructions before you proceed with the installation of your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card. Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. Discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface —... - Page 8 Installing the ATI-TV Wonder Tuner Card Installing the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card Power-off the computer, then disconnect the power cable. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer system manual for removal instructions. Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the metal area of the computer chassis.
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Page 9: Connecting The Audio
Connecting the Audio Connecting the Audio You may connect the audio portion either externally or internally. If you do not feel comfortable installing cabling inside your computer, follow the procedure below. If you wish to dispense with the external sound connections, please see the procedure Internal Audio Connection on page 10. - Page 10 Connecting the Audio Internal Audio Connection When connecting cables to the computer, look at the connector and the socket carefully. The audio cables included with your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card are keyed to fit into the socket in only one way. DO NOT FORCE THE CONNECTOR INTO THE SOCKET.
- Page 11 Connecting the Audio CD-ROM CD AUDIO OUT Black or White Audio cables included with Connect either the black or the ATI-TV Wonder tuner card white connector to your CD-ROM drive. Do not connect both at the same time. CD IN CD OUT (White) (White)
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Page 12: Ati-Tv Wonder Connectors
ATI-TV Wonder Connectors ATI-TV Wonder Connectors The TV Tuner provides stereo audio input, audio output, and three video input connectors: For input from cable TV CATV or antenna. CATV For input from S-VHS sources. Use the cable S-Video included with your Input ATI-TV Wonder tuner SVIDEO IN... -
Page 13: Starting The Ati Video Player
Installing the Software D:\ATISETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Click on Easy Install to begin the Installation Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Starting the ATI VIDEO PLAYER ®... -
Page 14: Using The Online Manual
Using the Online Manual To select the sound card connector for TV audio input The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is controlled by the ATI Video Player’s volume control slider. Click the TV button in the Task control panel. Click the Setup button in the TV Tuner control panel. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Because a typical computer system consists of many different parts, difficulties may arise from a combination of items. Check the following list and find a symptom that’s similar, then try the suggested solution. Video is unstable. • Check that you’re using the correct broadcast standard format (NTSC, PAL, or SECAM). - Page 16 Troubleshooting No television audio. • Select the sound card connector for TV audio input: Click the TV button in the Task control panel. Click the Setup button in the TV Tuner control panel. Line-In Click the Video tab. MIDI CD Audio Click the Audio Input list box.
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Page 17: Ati Video Player Basics
C H A P T E R 2 ATI VIDEO PLAYER Basics This chapter explains the basics of how to use the special features that the ATI Video Player software has to offer. Because North American and European television use different broadcast standards, closed-captioning and related features are available only in North America;... -
Page 18: The Task Control Panel
The Control Panels The Task control panel The Task control panel indicates what mode the player is in and what it’s doing. (Your Task control panel may not look exactly like the illustration—only installed or available features have controls.) Context-sensitive help is always available when you press the F1 key. - Page 19 The Control Panels Audio CD TV Tuner Capture You can also use the following shortcut keys to start CD audio, TV tuner, or capture. CD Audio Press F4 TV Tuner Press F6 Capture Press F8 Controlling the audio volume The TV Tuner, Audio CD Player, and Media Playback panels have a volume control slider.
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Page 20: The Display Panel
The Control Panels The Display Panel The Display panel is the “screen” where your media plays. It’s a familiar, TV-style display that you can resize, place on top of other windows, and position automatically in one of nine locations on the screen. The F2 key hides/shows the control Move the Display panel, zoom it to full-screen, and minimize it as an... - Page 21 The Control Panels Attaching and Detaching Panels You can detach ATI VIDEO PLAYER control panels from the Display panel, move them to any location on your screen, and re-attach them. Panels attached to the Display panel share the Display panel's snap window to: and always on top settings (For more information, see Display in Advanced Setup page 43).
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Page 22: Using The Tv Tuner
Using the TV Tuner C H A P T E R 3 Using the TV Tuner The TV Tuner displays cable or broadcast television and smooth, full-motion video on the whole screen or in a window. You can use the TV Tuner to: •... -
Page 23: Setting Up The Tv Tuner
Using the TV Tuner Setting up the TV tuner Perform these simple steps to set up the TV: Choose antenna or cable Open the Setup window in TV Tuner mode. Open the Setup window by clicking on the Setup button pressing Ctrl-S, or right-clicking on the Display. -
Page 24: Zooming And Unzooming
Hot Words If you want to change channel assignments, you can use the slider that appears at the top of the dialog box. For example, you could assign the actual channel 5 to the ATI Video Player software’s channel 2. Select channel 2 from the list, then drag the slider left or right until channel 5 appears in the Display window. - Page 25 Hot Words To select Hot Words Open the Setup window in TV Tuner mode. Click the Hot Words tab. Click on the New button. Type in the Hot Words that you want. Choose the type of match you want: • Always takes effect when the Hot Word occurs. •...
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Page 26: Channel Lockout
Channel Lockout Channel Lockout Channel Lockout prevents anyone without the correct password from viewing selected TV channels. The first time you lock out a channel, a Channel lockout dialog prompts you for a four- character password. To lock out a channel Open the Setup NOTE window in TV... -
Page 27: Program Lockout
Program Lockout Program Lockout When you use the TV Tuner, Program Lockout lets you block particular programs at specific times, and set a password to unlock them. Use the Program Lockout settings to specify programs, times, and duration. To lock out a program Open the Setup NOTE window in TV... -
Page 28: Closed-Captioned Text
Closed-Captioned Text To enable the Video Desktop Open the Setup window in TV Tuner mode. Click the Displays tab. Make sure the Video Desktop checkbox is checked, then click Minimize the ATI Video Player with the minimize button in the Task control panel. A small ATI Video Player icon appears at the right side of your Taskbar. -
Page 29: Visual Channel Selection
Visual Channel Selection To display the text overlaid on the video Open the Setup window in TV Tuner mode. Click the Closed Captioning tab. Click the Display over video radio button. Click OK to save your settings and close the Setup window. -
Page 30: Scheduled Viewing
Scheduled Viewing lock-out icon. Click the magnifying glass button to add or remove the channel from the selection list. • Most controls are disabled during Visual Channel Selection. To use Visual Channel Selection Click the magnifying glass button in the TV Tuner control panel. -
Page 31: Digital Vcr
Digital VCR Name the event and enter the programming information for the item you wish to schedule: day of the week or date, start time, and duration. Under Do select which action you would like the ATI Video Player to perform: Watch TV, Play CD, Close Player, or Record TV. -
Page 32: Tv Magazine
TV Magazine Enter the number of minutes to record. Click OK and minimize or close the Player. The Player will begin recording at the specified time. TV Magazine When you use the TV Tuner, TV Magazine lets North American you transcribe closed- feature captioned broadcasting, including pictures and... - Page 33 TV Magazine Table 1: TV Magazine Settings Lets you save transcripts in four different text and Image Layout picture layouts. Automatic case Converts all characters to upper- or lower-case. conversion Black & White Saves images as black & white only, to conserve pictures disk space.
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Page 34: Secondary Audio Program (Sap)
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Secondary Audio Program (SAP) The Secondary Audio Program can be used to broadcast, for example, language translations, reading services for the visually NOTES Not all impaired, weather forecasts, or information about a show. television stations To hear the Secondary Audio Program, broadcast stereo or or to switch from stereo to mono... -
Page 35: Capturing Video And Audio
Capturing Video and Audio C H A P T E R 4 Capturing Video and Audio Still images. You can capture full-color, 24-bit-per-pixel still images from your camcorder or television, save them on your computer’s hard disk, and print them. The images are placed on the clipboard, or you can display them in their own window as “thumbnails”... -
Page 36: Capturing Still Frames
Capturing Still Frames Capturing Still Frames To capture still frames Click the camera button to capture the current frame. The still image window opens. You may do the following by using the buttons at the top of the still capture window: •... - Page 37 Capturing Video To capture a stream of video and audio Click the Record Video button in the Digital VCR. The ATI Video Player software starts recording video and audio. Press SPACE or click the mouse button when you are finished capturing. Name your file and click the Save button to save your recording.
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Page 38: Capturing From Your Vcr Or Camcorder
Capturing from your VCR or Camcorder Capturing from your VCR or Camcorder Your ATI-TV Wonder tuner card provides you with the ability to capture audio and video data from videotape to digital format on your PC. This allows you to use your computer as a digital studio to edit, enhance, and share your videos! To capture from your VCR or Camcorder Follow the hardware installation instructions on page 12 of... - Page 39 Capturing from your VCR or Camcorder The following settings can be made in the Setup menu, under the VCR tab. Select the recording quality (note that the higher the quality, the less video you will be able to store on a given disk).
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Page 40: Playing Captured Video And Audio
Capturing from your VCR or Camcorder toolbar indicates an estimate of the amount of disk space you have available for capturing. Press SPACE or click the mouse button when you are finished capturing. Select a file location and name to save your captured file to. Playing Captured Video and Audio The ATI Video Player can play your captured audio and video immediately after you capture the file until you either quit the... -
Page 41: Playing Audio Cds
Playing Audio CDs C H A P T E R 5 Playing Audio CDs Click the Audio CD button in the Task control panel. The Control panel changes to the Audio CD control panel. Use the Audio CD panel to play standard audio CDs. Advanced features such as Random play, Intro play (which plays the first ten seconds of each track) and Loop play are available. - Page 42 Playing Audio CDs To play an audio CD Insert the audio CD into your CD-ROM drive. In the Audio CD panel, click the Setup Dialogs button. Click the Disc Info tab. From the Available Tracks list, add or remove tracks as desired.
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Page 43: Advanced Setup
C H A P T E R 6 Advanced Setup The ATI Video Player software’s default settings should work well for most uses. You can also use the Setup dialogs to fine- tune the settings for your particular purposes. When you open the Setup window (by clicking the Setup button in the Task control panel, right-clicking in the Display panel and selecting Properties, or pressing Ctrl-S) you can choose a dialog to set up the following (some dialogs only appear in... - Page 44 Advanced Setup • Autoscan for active channels and add them to a list. • Add, delete, and name channels in the list. TV Tuner • Select antenna or cable input and country/location. • Use slider to change channel assignments. • Lock out selected channels.
- Page 45 Advanced Setup • Select frame rate. • Select audio and video format. • Capture to memory or disk. Advanced VCR Setup • Limit capture to preset amount of time. • Specify percentage of disk space to leave free. • Pre-allocate maximum file size. •...
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