Apple TV/FM Radio System User Manual
Apple
TV/FM Radio
System
User’s Manual
K Apple Computer, Inc.
© 1996 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS
Communications regulation information v
Preface vii
1 Installing the Card and Software 1
What you should have 2
Installing the TV/FM tuner card in a
compact computer 4
Installing the TV/FM tuner card in a
modular computer 26
Connecting other video equipment 34
Installing the software 42
Where to go from here 44
2 Listening to the FM Radio 45
Turning on the FM Radio 46
Turning off the FM Radio 47
Getting help on screen 47
Tuning in to stations 48
Adjusting the sound 49
3 Customizing the FM Radio Settings 51
Presetting stations 52
Setting signal range and strength 60
Setting other preferences 62
4 Recording from the Radio 65
Compressing recordings 66
Saving recordings 67
5 Watching TV or Video 71
Opening Apple Video Player 72
Getting help on screen 73
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Choosing a video source 75
Changing TV channels 76
Adjusting the sound 77
Adjusting the picture 80
6 Customizing the TV Tuner Settings 81
Programming channels 82
Giving names to channels 86
Locking and unlocking channels 88
Creating and changing a password 90
Setting and editing TV reminders 93
Setting a hot key 96
7 Capturing TV and Video Images 97
Capturing individual images 98
Capturing movies 100
8 Other Features 105
Setting the closed caption and video text options 106
Changing the video window size 107
Changing the window color 109
Setting the video input standard 110
9 Using the Remote Control 111
Controlling your FM radio 112
Controlling TV or video 114
Controlling your CD-ROM player 115
Setting preferences 116
10 Troubleshooting 117
Problems listening to the radio 118
Problems watching TV or video 122
Appendix: Viewing Closed Captions on
Videotape 131
Index 133
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Communications regulation information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See
instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and television interference
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance
with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television
reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These
specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it
off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the
peripheral devices.
If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to
correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or
radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits
controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service
and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple
Computer, Inc., could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate
the product.
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This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of
Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system
components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables
and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing
interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain
Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an
Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer
or dealer for assistance.
DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of
Communications.
Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de
bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites
dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée
par le ministre des Communications.
VCCI statement
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PREFACE
This manual tells you how to install and use the hardware
and software that are part of the Apple TV/FM Radio System
so that you can
m watch TV or video and listen to the radio on your computer
m capture video or TV images on disk
m save radio recordings on disk
m determine which channels or radio stations you receive
m set up a password to restrict access to one or more TV
channels
m take advantage of available closed captions, video text, and
Second Audio Program (SAP) when you’re watching TV on
your computer
m manipulate basic TV and radio features with the included
remote control
m quickly switch among watching TV, listening to the radio,
and using your other computer application programs
Note: You use two separate applications to watch TV and
listen to radio, but you can do both on your computer at the
same time. However, you will not hear the TV while the
radio is playing.
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CHAPTER
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Installing the Card and Software
This chapter explains how to install the TV/FM tuner card
and software you need to watch TV and listen to the radio on
your computer. You’ll find information on how to
m install the TV/FM tuner card
m attach an FM radio antenna and a TV antenna (or cable
service connection) to the card
m attach a VCR (or other video device) to your computer’s
video input ports
m install the Apple FM Radio application program, which you
use to listen to the radio, and the Apple Video Player
application program, which you use to watch TV and video
(an installer installs both of these applications at once
for you)
If you purchased your computer with the video input card,
TV/FM tuner card, and software already installed, skip the
instructions in this chapter for installing the TV/FM tuner
card. (Be sure to read the instructions and look at the
illustrations for attaching a TV antenna and FM antenna.)
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What you should have
Check your package to make sure you have everything you
see here. Your package also contains floppy disks from
which you will install the software later.
TV/FM tuner card
Remote control
FM antenna
Note: Your remote control or FM antenna may look
different from the one shown here.
To install the TV/FM tuner card, you first attach it to the
computer, and then connect an FM antenna and a TV
antenna (or a cable service connection) to it.
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Important The TV portion of your TV/FM tuner card will
not work if you do not have a video input card already
installed. To see if your computer has a video input card
installed, check the back of your computer for these three
protruding ports.
If these ports are present, then a video input card is installed.
You need a video input card even if you do not intend to
connect any video equipment (such as a VCR or video
camera) to it. If you do not have a video input card, purchase
it separately from an Apple-authorized dealer and install it
according to the instructions that come with it. If you have a
video input card installed, go on to the next section.
The steps for attaching the TV/FM tuner card to your
computer vary slightly depending on whether or not your
computer has a built-in monitor.
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Installing the TV/FM tuner card in
a compact computer
If your system has a built-in monitor, like this one, continue
with the steps below. Otherwise, go to the section that
follows, “Installing the TV/FM Tuner Card in
a Modular Computer.”
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Important Before you install the card, check the back of
your computer and make sure the access cover for the
TV/FM tuner card looks like the one on the computer on
the left.
The back panel on your
computer should have a
rectangular access cover.
If the back panel on your computer
has a small circular access cover,
you’ll need to purchase a
replacement panel from
an Apple-authorized dealer.
If the access cover on your computer matches the
illustration on the left, continue with the instructions in this
chapter. (The rectangular opening in the computer on the
left accommodates both ports of the TV/FM tuner card.)
If the access cover on your computer looks like the
computer on the right, you need to purchase a replacement
for the back panel from an Apple-authorized dealer. After
you’ve purchased the new back panel, continue with the
instructions in this chapter.
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To install the TV/FM tuner card in a computer with a built-in
monitor, follow these steps:
Removing the logic board
1 Make sure you save any open documents and quit any open
applications. Then turn off the computer like this:
m First, choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
m Then press the power switch at the back of the computer.
Press the side of the switch marked with the j symbol.
2 Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your
computer.
Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect
the computer from damage by electrostatic discharge.
Important To avoid generating static electricity that may
damage the card or computer, do not walk around the room
until you have completed the installation of the card and
closed the computer. Additionally, move the logic board as
little as possible while it is outside the computer.
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3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the back panel.
Note: If you had to buy a new back panel and are removing
your old one, there are only two screws to remove, one on
each side.
Remove these three screws.
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4 With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the underside
of the computer’s case.
Locate the two latches on the underside of the computer’s
case with your fingertips.
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5 Pulling gently, swing the panel up and slip it out.
Pulling gently, swing the
panel up and slip it out.
Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you have
finished installing the card and closed the computer. Move
the logic board as little as possible while it’s outside the
computer.
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6 There is a wire handle on the back of the logic board. Swing
it down and use it to pull the logic board toward you.
Wire handle
The logic board is plugged into a slot inside the computer,
so you may have to brace the computer with your other
hand and pull firmly at first. Slide the entire logic board all
the way out of the computer.
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Installing the TV/FM tuner card
1 There is a ribbon cable inside the computer, held in place
under the logic board tray, at the bottom of the chassis. Pull
the cable gently a short way out of the opening.
Ribbon cable
If the ribbon cable is taped down on the inside of the computer,
remove the tape and gently pull the ribbon cable a short way
out of the opening so that you can attach it to the card.
2 Remove the TV/FM tuner card from its static-proof bag. Hold
the card by its edges to avoid touching the connectors.
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3 Attach the plug on the ribbon cable to the connector on the
TV/FM tuner card.
Connector
Ribbon cable plug
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4 Slide the TV/FM tuner card into place under the logic board
tray. Fit the edges of the card into both of the guides there,
making sure the notches on the card point upward.
Make sure the TV/FM tuner card slides
into the guides along the underside
of the sheet metal logic board tray.
Install the TV/FM tuner card with
these notches pointing upward.
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Sheet metal logic board tray
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5 Locate the TV/FM tuner card access cover on the inside of
the plastic back panel.
Note: If you purchased a new back panel, locate the access
cover on the back of that panel.
Plastic back panel
TV/FM tuner card access cover
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6 Remove the cover from its opening by squeezing together
the plastic tabs that hold it in place.
Squeeze the two plastic tabs
together and pull off the metal
retainer so the access cover
can come off.
Metal retainer
Plastic back panel
Store the access cover; you may want to put it back in place
it if you ever remove the TV/FM tuner card.
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Replacing the logic board
1 Swing the wire handle on the logic board back up into its
storage position, securing it under its catch. Then fit the
logic board into the guide rails on both sides of the
computer’s interior.
Make sure the logic board slides
into the guides that are on both
sides of the computer’s interior.
Swing the handle up, into its storage position.
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2 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently but
firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is back
into place within the computer. You’ll need to push a little
harder at the end to make sure the connectors at the back of
the board are seated in their slot.
Note: If you can’t find the reset button, it may be in a
different location on your logic board. Check the manual
that came with your computer, in the section in the
appendix about installing expansion cards. There you will
find an illustration that shows where the reset button is for
your computer.
1 Press the reset button.
2 Gently but
firmly push on the
vertical plate until the logic
board is solidly back in place.
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3 Slip the three tabs at the top of the back panel into the
matching grooves in the computer case.
Note: If you purchased a different back panel from the one
that was originally on your computer, attach the new back
panel. You no longer need the old one.
Slip the three tabs on the
back panel into the grooves
in the computer case.
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4 Then snap the bottom of the panel into place, making sure it
is flush with the back of the computer.
Snap the plastic back panel into place.
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5 With a screwdriver, insert and gently tighten one of the
provided attachment screws in the hole just to the left of the
TV/FM tuner card.
Reinsert this screw to secure the
TV/FM tuner card in the computer.
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6 Reinsert the security screws on both sides of the back panel.
Reinsert both security screws.
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Making connections to the TV/FM tuner card
After installing the TV/FM tuner card by attaching the card to
the computer, you then attach an FM antenna and a TV
antenna (or cable service connection) to the card.
To attach FM and TV connections to the card, follow these
steps.
1 Turn off the computer if it isn’t already off.
m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
m Then press the power switch (marked with the j
symbol) at the back of your computer.
2 Attach the provided FM antenna to the FM port—the port on
the left, marked by the icon. Depending on the type of
antenna that came in your package, you may have to either
push or screw the connector onto the FM port.
Attach the FM antenna to the FM tuner port.
The FM tuner port is marked with the icon.
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FM antenna
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3 Before you attach the TV cable, make sure it has an F-type
coaxial cable connector.
Important Do not attach or detach the coaxial cable while
the computer is turned on.
F-type coaxial cable connectors
Note: If you want to view closed captions on a videotape
that has them, you must connect your VCR to the TV/FM
tuner card, not the video input card. For instructions on how
to do this, see the Appendix, “Viewing Closed Captions on
Videotape.”
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