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Summary of Contents for Wired 4DVD
- Page 1 Wired 4DVD User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Other Acknowledgements Wired Inc, Wired 4DVD, and Wired Stream are trademarks of Wired Inc. REALmagic, REALmagic Hollywood Plus, REALmagic In it, REAL Overlay are trademarks of Sigma Designs, Inc. Sigma Designs and the Sigma Designs logo are registered trademarks of Sigma Designs, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wired 4DVD Introduction ..........5 Technical Support . - Page 4 The Number Pad ........27 The Compact Controller ......28 Sizes Menu .
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Page 5: Introduction
MPEG-2 digital video playback capability. The Wired 4DVD also has a digital audio output which can be connected to an external decoder for Dolbyª Digital or DTSª surround sound. Please refer to the Read Me First file on the installation disc for important information not available when this manual was printed. -
Page 6: System Requirements
System Requirements For proper operation, the Wired 4DVD card requires: ¥ A Power Macintosh running at 100 MHz or higher ¥ Mac OS version 8.0 or higher (8.5.1 recommended) ¥ An available PCI expansion slot ¥ 10 MB of available RAM ¥... -
Page 7: Technology Overview
Technology Overview MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group. It refers to a method of data compression optimized for video and audio data. By analyzing the changes between video Òframes,Ó an MPEG ÒencoderÓ is able to reduce the file size of the compressed video data significantly. -
Page 8: Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Supported File Formats Besides playing standard DVD-Video discs inserted in a DVD-ROM drive, the Wired 4DVD card can also play MPEG files in a variety of formats. DVD files have various file extensions such as IFO and VOB. The VOB files contain the actual video and/or audio data, whereas the IFO files contain navigation information. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Follow the steps below to install the Wired 4DVD card into your computer. Static electricity can damage your equipment. Do not take the board out of its static protective bag until you are ready to work with it. Turn off the power to the computer and disconnect the power cord. -
Page 10: In/Out Connectors
Secure the board using the screw removed earlier. Replace the cover of your Macintosh and reconnect the power cord. If you install a DVD-ROM drive at the same time as the Wired 4DVD card, remember to attach the CD-Audio cable from the motherboard of the computer to the DVD-ROM drive. - Page 11 Mac to the input of the Wired 4DVD card. Your monitor then connects directly to the Wired 4DVD card. The MacÕs monitor port (location and appearance varies) The video input of the Wired 4DVD The connectors on the pass-thru cable and the card are the newer ÒcompactÓ...
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Page 12: Audio Connections
Connect the cable from your monitor to the monitor output of the card. Audio Connections In addition to being able to play its sound directly through the MacÕs built-in speaker (and thereby any attached sound system) the Wired 4DVD features two separate audio outputs for specialized configurations: ¥... -
Page 13: Tv Monitor Connections
TV Monitor Connections The Wired 4DVD can be connected to an external TV monitor or video projector. If your TV has an S-video connector, you can connect it directly to the S-video output of the card. If your TV uses the more common RCA-type connector, you will need to use the supplied adapter to connect it. -
Page 14: Software Installation
¥ The DVD Station application, in the Wired 4DVDª folder ¥ This user guide, in Adobe Acrobat format, in the Wired 4DVDª folder ¥ The Wired4DVDLib file in your Extensions folder Proceed to the next section for detailed information on the operation of the DVD Station software. -
Page 15: Using Dvd Station
Calibration and Region Selection procedures. Each is described below. Auto Calibration In order to be able to display the signal from the Wired 4DVD card on your computer monitor, the system must be ÒcalibratedÓ. This is an automatic process that tests the signal from your computerÕs monitor port and adjusts the output of the Wired 4DVD accordingly. -
Page 16: Selecting Your Geographic Region
The DVD standard includes a feature called Region Coding which allows the publishers to specify in which parts of the world a particular disc can be played. Before you can play a DVD, the Wired 4DVD card must be set to your geographic region. - Page 17 Setting the Region For the DVD Drive Some newer DVD drives also require setting the region code for the drive itself. This can also be accomplished using the DVD Region panel of DVD Station. If your drive supports region coding, it comes from the factory with no region code set.
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Page 18: Playing Discs
Playing Discs DVD Station is designed to be very easy to use, and has controls which are probably already familiar (if youÕve ever used a VCR, CD player or DVD player). Before we get into the details of DVD Stations many cool features, letÕs start with the basics. -
Page 19: Playing Mpeg Files
The DVD controller has additional buttons which allow you to navigate through a DVD- Video title. When you are viewing a DVDÕs menu, you can use the up, down, left and right arrow buttons on the controller to move the selection from one on-screen button to the next. - Page 20 If you selected an MPEG file, the controller will indicate Data as the program type. DATA indicates that you have selected a Þle for playback. Click Play to play the Þle. Click the Play button to start playing the file. All the normal control buttons work essentially the same as when you play a disc.
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Page 21: Reference
REFERENCE The DVD Station Controller This section of the manual explains each of the controls and indicators in the DVD Station Controller. You can ÒgrabÓ the controller by its edges to move it around on your screen. Player Controls DVD Station has controls similar to those of a VCR. Play/Pause Stop Eject... -
Page 22: Display Panel
Rewind button. Click this button to play the current track backwards at 12x speed, click again for 50x speed, and click again to resume normal playback. For files, clicking the button jumps back a fixed amount. Fast Forward button. Click this button to fast forward the current playing track at 12x speed, click again for 50x speed, and click again to resume normal playback. -
Page 23: Volume Control
Volume Control The Volume Control increases or decreases the audio level. With the mouse, move the lever up and down to adjust the volume. Click the Mute Sound Button to mute the audio. To un-mute the audio, click the Mute Sound Button again. Click here to mute the sound... - Page 24 wish to view. The camera angle number is momentarily displayed in the upper- right cornet of your movie window. Subtitle Selector This operation only functions with a DVD disc that contains multiple language subtitles or closed captions. Press the Subtitle Selector during play. If you select a new subtitle, the language is momentarily displayed in the upper-right corner of your movie window.
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Page 25: Dvd Menu Controller
DVD Menu Controller The joystick controller is a group of five buttons nested together. The joystick is used to navigate around the possible choices offered in the DVD menus. Use the arrow buttons to select different options on a DVDÕs menus. Click the OK button to conÞrm your choice. -
Page 26: Secondary Controls
Clicking the Preferences Dialog button brings up the DVD Station Preferences window. Secondary Controls The Secondary controls perform additional functions within DVD Station. You can access the secondary controls by clicking the downward-facing triangle above the volume control. Click here to reveal the Secondary Controls Brightness Contrast... -
Page 27: The Number Pad
Slow Motion Play Click this button to play back the movie at half speed. Click the button again to play at one eighth speed. Click again to return to normal speed. Audio is muted when Slow Motion is selected. The Number Pad If DVD Station detects that a DVD movie disc is in the drive, it will display the Number Pad button in place of the Mode button. -
Page 28: The Compact Controller
The Compact Controller Besides the standard controller, DVD Station features a compact controller with only the basic functions that takes up less space on the screen. Click here to reveal the Secondary Controls Play/Pause Stop Eject Rewind Fast Forward Grab here to move the controller on your screen. -
Page 29: Sizes Menu
Sizes Menu The Sizes menu lets you specify one of four preset sizes for the on-screen video window on your computer screen. It has no effect on the TV output. These options show the video in a window on your Mac monitor, so you can still see your other applications and the... -
Page 30: Preferences
Preferences Click on the Preferences button in the controller or choose the Preferences command from the DVD Station Edit men to open the Preferences window. Click to open the Preferences window. The Preferences window has numerous settings, grouped on four panels. To switch between the different panels, just click on the tabs at the top edge of the window. - Page 31 ¥ The Play List window displays the clips that are currently on the Play List. Click on the desired drive. DVD Station will scan for playable Þles and add them to the Title list. Drag the desired Þle(s) to the Play List.
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Page 32: Settings Panel
Settings Panel The Setting Panel lets you specify your preference for the overall behavior of DVD Station. Check the desired options. Specify your preferred drive if you have multiple DVD drives Set audio output options Set up the TV See ÒConÞguration OptionsÓ on output page 36 for details. - Page 33 PCM). If a disc you are playing has the format you selected, then that data will be directed to the digital output of tthe Wired 4DVD card. If it does not have the chosen format, then the next available format will be used instead.
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Page 34: Dvd Options Panel
DVD Options Panel Click on the DVD tab to display the DVD StationÕs DVD settings. Set a password to prevent unauthorized changed. Select the desired rating level. Specify your preferred language and video format Rating Control Some DVD movie titles support a voluntary movie rating system. With a rated title, this feature allows you to play an edited version of the movie, with violent and other objectionable scenes removed. - Page 35 Click the Password button and enter a password. Click to set a password. Enter a password into the New box and again in the Confirm box. Click OK to enable the password. Make sure the password is something you can remember or record it at a secret place.
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Page 36: Setting The Dvd Region Code
Default Language Most DVD movies support multi-lingual audio. You can specify your preferred language using the Default Language menu. If the chosen default language is not available on that DVD movie title, DVD Station will use the default language on that particular DVD movie disc, which may differ depending on the origin of the disc. -
Page 37: Auto Calibration
The configuration dialog lets you recalibrate anytime, as well as giving you access to manual settings for the borders and key color. Adjust the borders of the Program window Run the calibration procedure Reset the overlay to factory defaults Access the Advanced Color Adjustment window. - Page 38 This dialog will appear. Use these arrows to move the overlay box. Click to decrease the width of the overlay rectangle Click to increase the width. When properly If the video image on the adjusted the top computer screen ÒjittersÓ, adjust rectangle should this setting to stabilize it.
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Page 39: Advanced Color Adjustments
Advanced Color Adjustments By default, DVD Station uses a a dark green color as the chroma key color. You might prefer to use a different color if the default color conflicts with one of your application programs. When there is a conflict, you will see MPEG video displayed ÒthroughÓ... - Page 40 This dialog will appear. Click here to change the key color. Click on the rectangular sample of the current key color (see above). A standard Macintosh color picker will be displayed. Choose a new color and click OK. DonÕt pick a commonly used color, or you will see the DVD video bleeding through into your other applications.
- Page 41 Black should appear in the border surrounding the color chart. There should also be a ÒholeÓ in the color chart where black will also show through. Black should appear in the border, and in a ÒholeÓ somewhere in the color spectrum (the shape of the hole will vary.) If black does not appear in BOTH the border and the Òhole,Ó...
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Page 42: Select Screen
Click on the Settings tab and then click the Configure... button. The Configuration dialog will appear. Choose Select Screen from the Advaanced pop-up menu. In the dialog that appears, select the monitor that is connected to the Wired 4DVD card. Configuration Options... -
Page 43: Index
Index Adjust Borders Fast Forward Advanced Color Adjustments File Formats Amplifier Frames per second Audio Connections Function Buttons Auto Calibration 15, 37 AutoPlay Image Capture Installation Camera Angle Selector Introduction CD/DVD Drive Chroma key chroma key Color Calibration Keep Aspect Ratio Compact Controller key color Compression... - Page 44 Secondary Controls Segment Play Select Screen Pan & Scan Setting the Region Sizes Menu Parental Lockout Pass-through Cable Slow Motion Play Static electricity pass-thru cable Stop Password Protection Subtitle Selector Picture Control sliders System Requirements Play List 22, 30 Play Mode Play Mode button Player Controls Playing Discs...