AOpen VA1000 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1¡ÐSETTINGS FOR YOUR AOPEN VIDEO STATION VA1000.......................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................1
1.3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2¡ÐDRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98 SE/2000/ME................................. 6
2.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95............................................................................................6
2.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98/98SE ..................................................................................8
2.3 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000......................................................................................11
2.4 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS ME........................................................................................ 19
2.5 COMPONENT CHECK-OUT..................................................................................................................23
CHAPTER 3¡ÐVA1000 UTILITY INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98/2000/ME ......................24
3.1 UTILITY INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 4¡ÐTHE USE OF THE UTILITY INTERFACE.................................................................26
4.1 RUNNING THE UTILITY INTERFACE FOR THE FIRST TIME...................................................................... 26
4.2 VIEW OF UTILITY INTERFACE ............................................................................................................28
4.3 UTILITY INTERFACE IN TV/AV/SVHS MODE FOR WIN98 SE/2000/ME .............................................. 29
4.4 UTILITY INTERFACE IN FM MODE ...................................................................................................... 35
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CHAPTER 5¡ÐACCELERATOR KEYS SUMMARY...........................................................................37
CHAPTER 6¡ÐREMOTE CONTROL.................................................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 7¡ÐAOPEN DRIVER LIVE UPDATE.................................................................................39
CHAPTER 8¡ÐTECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................................................................................42
APPENDIX I¡ÐTV AND RADIO SETTING FOR WINDOWS 95........................................................45
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Introduction and Features
Introduction
Welcome to the world of AOpen Video Station VA1000. With this multimedia product, you can use
it as a convenient tool for multiple purposes including video conferencing, video editing, class
presentation, or even entertainment. The jumperless design and PnP (Plug & Play) implementation
simplify the tedious installation process. By eliminating the VGA loop cable and feature connector
(VFAC), users are able to enjoy a clear, high-quality TV programs through this powerful product.
Features
Receive TV broadcasts: 125 channel cable/antenna-ready TV tuner
Receive and capture FM radio: Listen to the FM radio stations! (FM model only)
External inputs for video capture: AV and S-video inputs for external video resources
like cameras and VCRs.
Video conference, video phone: MS NetMeeting for video conference
Wireless remote control included: Channels up/down, Volume up/down.
Full motion video capture : Up to 640 x 480 dpi; 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color; up to 30 fps;
save as AVI
Still frame video capture : Up to 640x480 resolution; 16-, 24-, or 32-bit color; save to
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Introduction and Features
BMP or Clipboard
External interface : 75 ohm IEC coaxial input (cable TV), FM radio antenna input,
composite (RCA) input, S-Video (SVHS) input, audio input, and line audio output
Stereo Function (Optional): Stereo TV sound or bilingual TV broadcasting.
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Chapter 1¡ÐSettings for your Video Station VA1000
Chapter 1¡ÐSettings for your AOpen Video Station VA1000
1.1 Package Contents
Unpack your Video Station VA1000 and make sure that all items are intact. The following items should be
included in your Video Station VA1000 package:
§ Video Station VA1000 card
§ Audio Cable
§ Remote control and receiver cable
§ FM Antenna (for FM model only)
§ User’s Manual
§ CD of installation software
§ Stereo daughter-board (Optional)
1.2 System Requirements
§ IBM PC or compatible
§ 133 MHz CPU or better processor
§ Minimum 16 MB memory
§ Minimum 10 MB hard disk space available
§ One free PCI slot and IRQ
§ VGA and with DirectDraw driver supporting 15 bit color or higher
§ Microsoft Windows 95/98 Edit 2 /2000/Millennium or NT4.0
§ TV antenna or cable from CATV
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§ Sound card
§ Speakers for audio output
§ CD-ROM drive
1.3 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps shown below to install the card into your computer:
1. Turn off all your computer power and any peripherals.
2. Select an available PCI slot and remove the slot cover, screw, etc.
3. Put the Video Station VA1000 card firmly into the slot until it snaps in place and secure the card by
replacing the screw you remove from step 2.
4. Plug the TV cable into the antenna adapter input of Video Station VA1000.
5. See the illustration below for Connectivity
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1. FM connector (FM model only)
2. To TV antenna
3. Composite video input (RCA)
4. Audio input (3.5mm stereo jack)
5. SVHS input (mini DIN 4 pin)
6. Audio output (3.5mm stereo jack) to sound
card or speaker
7. Remote sensor connector
8. Connector for stereo daughter-board
9. Stereo daughter board
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For TV watch or FM radio listening on PC
Ø Connect the TV antenna or cable with the antenna input. (Refer to ¬)
Ø Plug the supplied Radio serial cable into the FM connector. (FM model only) (Refer to -)
Ø Connection between the audio output of card and the “Line in” of your sound card. (Refer to ®)
Ø Connection between the “Speak out” or “Line out” connector of your sound card and the speaker. (Refer
to ¯)
Ø Connector of remote control sensor cable (Refer to °)
For External video sources such as VCR, VCD/DVD player, or camcorder
Ø Connector of the AV cable / S-Video for Video equipments (Refer to ±)
Ø Connection between the audio output of card and the “Line in” of your sound card. (Refer to ®)
Ø Connection between the “Speak out” or “Line out” connector of your sound card and the speaker (Refer
to ¯)
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Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows 95/98 SE/2000/ME
Chapter 2¡ÐDriver Installation for Windows 95/98 SE/2000/ME
Your Video Station VA1000 package comes with complete Windows software utilities. These utilities can be
found from the CD-ROM in this package. Prior to installation, it is highly recommended that all application
programs should be disabled such as anti-virus software and system monitoring applications.
Note that there are four drivers required to be installed for each component.
Ø VA1000 WDM Audio Capture
Ø VA1000 WDM Video Capture
Ø VA1000 Philips WDM TV tuner
Ø VA1000 WDM Crossbar
2.1 Driver Installation for Windows 95
Once your system is done booting, the screen will be shown as follows:
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in D:\Drv\win95 or Use Browse to find the location.
1. Windows 95 has detected new hardware and started
with the Add New Hardware Wizard.
2. Select the option “Driver from disk provided by
hardware manufacturer”.
Click “OK” to begin the installation.
3. The next dialog window will ask you where the drivers
are located and present locations available: Please type
Click “OK” to continue.
4. Windows will start to copy files. Then Windows has
finished installing the driver.
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Enter D:\Drv\Win98 and click “Next” to continue
2.2 Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE
Once your system is done booting, put the CD-ROM into the CD drive and Windows 98/98SE will detect new
hardware and started with the “Add New Hardware Wizard” to help you install the drivers correctly. All you
have to do now is follow the steps A, B, and C described below one by one to finish the installation.
A. For the driver installation steps of VA1000 WDM Audio Capture and Video Capture
1. This is the first window you would see on the left side
as you start installing the driver.
Click “Next” to continue.
2. Select the first option “Search for the best driver for
your device. (Recommended)”
Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the option “Specify a location”,
4. The following prompt window tells the driver has been
found.
Click “Next” to continue.
5. Windows will start to copy files. Then the on-going
dialog box shows that the Window has finished
installing the drivers for PCI Multimedia Device
.
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Enter D:\Drv\Win98 and click “Next” to continue
shown on the left.
Click “Finish” to end up driver installation.
B. For the driver installation steps of VA1000 Philips WDM TV tuner
1. This is the on-going window you would see.
Click “Next” to continue.
2. Select the first option “Search for the best driver for
your device. (Recommended)”
Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the option “Specify a location”,
4. The following prompt window tells the driver has
been found.
.
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Enter D:\Drv\Win98 and click “Next” to continue.
Click “Next” to continue.
5. Windows will start to copy files. Then the on-going
dialog box shows that the Window has finished
installing the driver for TV Tuner shown on the left.
Click “Finish” to end up driver installation.
C. For the driver installation steps of VA1000 WDM Crossbar
1. This is the on-going window you would see.
Click “Next” to continue.
2. Select the first option “Search for the best driver for
your device. (Recommended)”
Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the option “Specify a location”,
4. The following prompt window tells the driver has been
found.
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Click “Next” to continue.
5. Windows will start to copy files. Then the on going
dialog box shows that the Window has finished
installing the driver for Crossbar shown on the left.
Click “Finish” to end up driver installation.
6. After finish the installations describe above, you are
required to restart your computer.
Click “Yes”
2.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000
Once your system is done booting, put the CD-ROM into the CD drive and Windows 2000 will detect new
hardware and started with the “Add New Hardware Wizard” to help you install the drivers correctly. All you
have to do now is follow the steps A, B, C, and D described below one by one to finish the installation.
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A. For the driver installation steps of VA1000 WDM Video Capture
1. This is the first window displaying a message
“Multimedia Video Controller” you would see on the
left side as you start installing the driver
2. The on-going window will ask you to click next to
continue.
Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the first option “Search for the best driver for
your device. (Recommended)”
Click “Next” to continue.
4. Select the option “Specify a location”,
Click “Next” to continue.
5. Click “Browse” to find the right path and file name.
Click “Browse” to continue.
6. Click the file “Setup” and “Open” to continue. 1
7. Click “Ok” to continue.
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