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performance and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not
be exactly as shown in the diagrams.
Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the express written
permission of ATI Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited.
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with respect to
the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and
documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI
concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of
service, loss or interruption of business, loss of anticipatory profits, or
for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, performance, or use of the ATI hardware, software, or
other products and documentation provided herein.
ATI Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changes without
further notice to a product or system described herein to improve
reliability, function or design. With respect to A TI products which this
document relates, ATI disclaims all express or implied warranties
regarding such products, including but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
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Product Notices
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished W orks. (c) 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Macrovision
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Documentation updates
ATI is constantly improving its product and associated documentation.
To maximize the value of your ATI product, you should ensure that you
have the latest documentation. ATI’s documentation contains helpful
installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
•Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
•Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
•Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or
compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
•Grounding - CAUTION: For Continued Protection Against Risk of
Electric Shock and Fire, This Accessory Should Be Installed Only In
Products Equipped With A Three-wire Grounding Plug, A Plug Having a
third (Grounding) Pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
•All option card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to
provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC
chassis.
•Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Since an outdoor antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
•Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
•Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
•When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with
them may be fatal.
•Note to CATV System Installer - This reminder is provided to call the
CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC, which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Welcome to the convergence of your PC, TV and video! This
new technology changes the way you view TV, graphics, and
video on your PC.
The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards are powerful TV
tuners, DVD players, Personal Video Recorders, and 2D & 3D
graphics and video accelerators. Their features will take your
PC’s graphics and video capabilities to the next level.
This guide provides all the information you need to install your
ALL-IN-WONDER card.
What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family?
The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards deliver highperformance 3D and 2D graphics, as well as advanced
multimedia features. Play games, watch TV or videos, listen to
audio CDs, explore the Internet, and work in Windows® as
never before.
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TV-ON-DEMAND™ enhances your television experience.
Using an attached video camera, the ALL-IN-WONDER family
provides time-lapse video recording and motion-triggered video
recording, which can be used for security applications. Your
card’s advanced video recording and editing features also give
you Video CD and DVD authoring capability.
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Y ou can use your ALL-IN-WONDER to connect your computer
to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. (For
more information, see Attaching a TV to Y our Car d on page 24.)
The ALL-IN-WONDER also turns your PC into an intelligent
TV with the following features:
• TV-ON-DEMAND™
• THRUVIEW™
• Zoom-in
• Scheduled Viewing
• Channel Scanning
• Video recording
• Closed Captioning with Hot Words™
• Program transcript recording (North America only)
•TV MAGAZINE
• Personal Video Recorder with real-time video compression
• Interactive Program Guide (in selected countries)
98/SE.
VGA, supporting minimum 640x480 resolution. A
Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA ’ s Display
Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b) is required
to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b features.
Hydravision™ technology supports DVI or CRT
monitor and television.
Getting Started 3
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Other Sources of Information
If you need additional help or require information that is not
included in this guide, see the following sources:
Online Help
If you require additional information, you can refer to the online
help available under Windows 98, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows XP for more information
about using ATI’s enhanced drivers.
For information on your card’s graphics features, double-click
the ATI icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
A TI Multimedia Center Guide
The online ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide explains how
to use the special features that the ATI Multimedia Center
provides. To open the ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide:
1Insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, then click User Guide.
The Online Manual opens in Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™
2Click User’s Guides, click ATI Multimedia Center
Guides, then click ATI Multimedia Center.
Getting Additional Accessories
Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs,
manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can be
purchased from the online ATI store at
http://www.ati.com/online/accessories.
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Warranty Information
Getting Started 5
Product Warranty Registration
To receive Customer Service, you must register your product
with ATI. Online Product Warranty Registration is available at
http://www.ati.com/online/registration.
Customer Service
For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer
to the Online User’s Guide included on your AT I Installation
CD-ROM. If you require further assistance with your product,
use one of the following options:
Online:
For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked
Questions and Email support, visit:
http://www.ati.com and select Customer Service for Built By
ATI products.
Telephone:
Available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST.
905-882-2626
*
Access to T elephone Support is available to registered users at
*
no additional cost for the first 30 days from the date of purchase
(long distance charges may apply). For complete details, please
visit: http://www.ati.com/online/customercare.
Mail:
ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Attention: Customer Service
33 Commerce Valley Drive East
Markham, Ontario
Canada L3T 7N6E
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Hardware Warranty Service St atement
Should the product, in ATI’s opinion, malfunction within the
warranty period, ATI will at its discretion repair or replace the
product upon receipt with an equivalent. Any replaced parts
become the property of ATI. This warranty does not apply to the
software component of a product or a product which has been
damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation,
usage not in accordance with product specifications and
instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized
alterations, repairs, or modifications.
For a detailed description of the ATI Hardware Warranty
Service Statement visit:
http://www.ati.com/online/warranty/statement.
Warranty Service
For warranty service instructions visit:
http://www.ati.com/online/warranty or contact one of our
Customer Service Representatives using one of the
aforementioned means.
• Before shipping any unit for repair, obtain an RMA number
for warranty service.
• When shipping your product, pack it securely, show the
RMA and serial number of the product on the outside, and
ship prepaid and insured.
• ATI will not be held liable for damage or loss to the product
in shipment.
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Limitations
Getting Started 7
• This warranty is valid only if the online Product Warranty
Registration form at
http://www.ati.com/online/registration
is successfully submitted within 30 days of purchase of said
product.
• All warranties for this product, when purchased as a retail
product, expressed or implied, will expire three (3) years
from date of original purchase.
The ATI REMOTE WONDER unit is warranted for 1
*
year.
All accompanying cables and accessories are warranted
for 90 days.
• No warranties for this product, expressed or implied, shall
extend to any person who purchases the product in a used
condition.
• The liability of ATI in respect of any defective product will
be limited to the repair or replacement of such product. ATI
may use new or equivalent-to-new replacement parts.
Defective product will be sent in for repair or replacement
only.
*
ATI makes no other representations or warranties as to fitness
for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect
of the product. No other representations, warranties or
conditions shall be implied by statute or otherwise.
In no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages,
including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising:
• from the use of the product,
• from the loss of use of the product, as a result of any event,
circumstance, action or abuse beyond the control of ATI;
whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential,
special or otherwise and whether such damages are incurred
by the person to whom this warranty extends or a third party.
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Installingthe Hardware andSoftware 9
CHAPTER 2
Inst alling the
Hardware and Software
Do This First
T o ensure a successful installation of your ALL-IN-WONDER,
you MUST install AGP Drivers for non-Intel Chipset Based
Motherboards BEFORE replacing your current graphics card.
Several AGP motherboard manufacturers use non-Intel AGP
chipsets. Chipsets include those made by Acer Laboratories
(ALI), Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS), and VIA Technologies,
Inc. Each non-Intel chipset requires the installation of a custom
Virtual GART (AGP) Driver. This driver is required by your
new ATI card to function correctly with your motherboard. It is very important that the correct AGP driver be installed before
installing an AGP video card in your system.
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To determine what motherboard chipset
is present on your system:
1Right-click My Computer, then click Properties.
2Click the (Hardware tab in Windows 2000 or
Windows XP) Device Manager tab, then scroll to the
bottom of the device list.
!
An incorrect or missing GART driver can result in
AGP memory not being detected or a black screen
after Windows® loads.
3Click System Devices, then scroll through the list of
System Devices until you find a listing for the AGP
controller. The chipset manufacturer’s name will appear as
the device name.
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Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your
motherboard, obtain and then install the latest AGP drivers
from:
VIA Technologies http://www.viaarena.com
Acer Laboratories (ALI) http://www.ali.com.tw
Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS) http://www.sis.com
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) http://www.amd.com
General Motherboard/chipset information
To ensure successful installation of your ALL-IN-WONDER
card, you must uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing
graphics card before removing it from your computer.
To uninstall old graphics driv ers
With your current graphics card still in your computer:
1Close all applications that are currently running.
2Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then select
Add/Remove Programs.
3Select your current graphic drivers, then click
Add/Remove…
*The Wizard will help you remove your current display
drivers.
Restart your system after the drivers have been removed.
*If the previously-installed graphics card has any
additional software installed, they may also need to
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be removed at this point. (For example, DVD Player,
Multimedia applications, etc.)
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Installing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Card
You are now ready to install your card.
1Power-off, and then unplug the computer and monitor.
2Disconnect the monitor cable from the back of your
computer, and disconnect all other connectors from the
back of your old video card.
3Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your
computer’s manual for help in removing the cover.
Discharge your body’s static electricity by touching
the metal surface of the computer chassis.
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4Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.
If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you
may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more
information, see your computer documentation or contact
the manufacturer.
5After locating the AGP slot, and if necessary, removing the
metal cover, align your ALL-IN-WONDER card with the
AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully
seated.
6Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace
the computer cover.
7Plug the ATI Output Adapter into your card (see page 19),
and then attach the monitor cable.
Windows New Hardware Found
Windows may start the Add New Hardware Wizard to install
the Standard VGA Driver. To correctly install your new
hardware:
If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Cancel the
Wizard and proceed to Installing the CATALYST™ Software
Suite on page 13.
•If the Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear, proceed
to Installing the CATALYST™ Software Suite on page 13.
•If the Add New Hardware Wizard does appear:
1Click Next to allow Windows to search for the Standard
VGA or Standard PCI Graphics Adapter.
If prompted for the Windows CD-ROM, insert it into your
CD-ROM drive.
2Type the following: D:\operating system name (for
example, D:\WinME).
If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute the correct drive
letter.
3Click OK, click Finish to close the Wizard, then restart
your computer.
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Installing the CA TALYST™ Software Suite
ATI’s CATALYST software suite provides the ultimate software
required to enjoy the full power of your ALL-IN-WONDER
card. The C AT A LYST software suite comprises four, distinct
software elements:
• Display driver
• Multimedia Center
• HydraVision (not included in the Express Install)
• Remote Wonder Software
T o ensure you install the latest software, use the ATI Installation
CD-ROM that shipped with your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
To install the CAT ALYST software suite
1Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
If Windows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to
step 6.
2Click Start, then click Run.
3Type the following: D:\ATISETUP
(If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the
correct drive letter.)
4Click OK, then click Install under Software Install.
5Click Next, then click Yes to the license agreement.
6Click ATI Easy Install to begin the Installation Wizard.
7Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the
installation, then restart your computer
The Express installation option is recommended. The
multimedia components will automatically be installed
along with the ATI graphics driver.
Custom installation allows you to select individual
software components for installation.
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T roubleshooting Tip s
• Check that the card is seated properly in the correct slot.
• Ensure the display cable is securely fastened to the card’s display
connector.
• Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving
power.
• If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your
motherboard. For more information, consult your computer’s manual or
contact the manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the
built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.)
• Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card
when you installed the ATI driver.
• For more troubleshooting tips, right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and
select Troubleshooting.
• If you have problems during bootup, start your computer in Safe Mode.
Press and hold the CTRL key until the Microsoft
appears on the screen. Then select the number for Safe Mode, and press
Enter. (You can also use F8 to bring up the Microsoft Windows® Startup
Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for
duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one
graphics card.
• For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the
Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer.
®
Windows® Startup Menu
Multiple Display Support
If you use multiple monitors, the ALL-IN-WONDER card must
be the primary graphics card. Normally, the system BIOS
determines whether the AGP or PCI card will be the primary.
For PCI cards, the system normally assigns priority to the card
slots in order of their appearance. Please read the Readme file
on the ATI Installation CD for the latest information regarding
Multiple Display Support.
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Increasing the number of colors
1Right-click on a clear area of your desktop, then click
Properties.
2Click Settings.
If you are using multiple monitors, click the monitor icon
whose color depth you want to change. If you click a
secondary monitor and Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor is not checked, you cannot change that
monitor’ s settings. Each monitor has its own color settings.
3In the Colors box, select High Color (16 bit), True Color
(24 bit) or True Color (32 bit).
Your type of monitor and video adapter determine the
maximum number of colors.
The ALL-IN-WONDER card’s advanced, DirectX 8.1 and
OpenGL 3D acceleration give you detailed color graphics and
3D features like multi-texturing, alpha blending, and fog
effects. ALL-IN-WONDER also provides powerful 2D
graphics features through the Display Properties pages:
Settings
Adjustment
Color
Correction
Customize your desktop settings such
as desktop size, screen resolution and
color depth, and store various desktop
preferences for easy recall later.
Adjust the position and size of your
screen, as well as manipulate the
screen refresh rate, frequencies and
synchronization.
Correct color tone differences between
real color values and the way your
monitor displays them, and store
various color correction preferences
for easy recall later.
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The ALL-IN-WONDER display drivers on your ATI
Installation CD-ROM are the latest and fastest available, but at
ATI, we are constantly improving our products, so check the
ATI web site at http://www.ati.com for newer software.
• Under CUSTOMER SERVICE, click find a driver, and
follow the prompts.
Drivers downloaded from the ATI website:
• Double-click the self-extracting executable file to start the
installation.
Windows will automatically reboot your system
i
after the drivers are install ed .
St arting the A TI Multimedia Center
From LaunchPad.
The LaunchPad
provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center
features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens
automatically when you start your computer, or if you prefer,
you can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup
in the drop-down menu to disable this feature.
From Windows taskbar.
1In the Windows taskbar, click Start, then point at
Programs .
2Point at ATI Multimedia Center , then select
CD Audio, DVD, File Player, LaunchPad, Library, TV,
Video CD, or Configuration.
The first time you launch TV , you must complete the
Initialization Wizard, which guides you through
i
setting up TV. After that, the Wizard will not run
unless you want to re-run it.
For information on the ATI Multimedia Center, see the
online help.
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Input and Output Adapters
Your ALL-IN-WONDER card uses input and output adapters
that let you connect audio and video devices to the card — TV,
VCR, laserdisc player, or camcorder.
To hear sound when you use your ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s TV feature, ensure that the ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s output cable is connected to the line-in
i
connector of your sound card: see page 19. For
information on the CD audio connectors see page 39.
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 Series Card Connectors
5
1
A/V In
2
CATV In
3
A/V Out
4
VGA Out
5
Audio In
6
Video In
7
Video Out
1
2
3
4
ALL-IN-WONDER
The optional VIDEO IN and
VIDEO OUT connectors are
used for connection to a PC’s
front or rear panel.
6
7
The above illustration shows all possible
connectors. Your card may not have all these
connectors.
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T o watch movies on your PC or record video
from your VCR, camcorder , or laserdisc player
Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR, camcorder, or
laserdisc player to your ALL-IN-WONDER card, as shown.
The audio and video output connectors on your VCR, camcorder, or
laserdisc player will be similar to these. Use composite video out or
S-video out. S-Video will provide better results.
Cable with
S-Video
plug at
each end.
OUT
OR
COMP.
VIDEO
OUT
L. AUDIO
OUT
R. AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
SLR
ATI Input Adapter
(Enlarged)
Cables with RCA
plugs at each
end, available
separately from a
consumer
electronics
dealer.
A/V IN
CATV
A/V OUT
ALL-IN-WONDER
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T o display your PC output on TV
and record your PC output on videotape
Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR
to your ALL-IN-WONDER card, as shown.
The audio and video input connectors on your TV, camcorder, or VCR will
be similar to these. Use COMPOSITEVIDEOINorS-VIDEOIN. S-Video will
provide better results.
R. AUDIO
IN
L. AUDIO
IN
COMP.
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
To use your TV as a display, you
must enable TV Out. See Using
and adjusting TV Out on page 27.
OR
Cable with S-Video plug
at each end.
Cable with
RCA plug
at each
end,
available
separately
from a
consumer
electronics
dealer.
To record audio on your stereo VCR or to hear
audio through your TV speakers, use a stereo
cable with two RCA plugs at one end, and a mini
stereo phone plug at the other, available
separately from a consumer electronics dealer.
S/PDIF connection
Dolby Digital AC-3 Amplifier
Cable with RCA plugs, available from a
consumer electronics dealer (optional)
SOUND
CARD
LINE OUT
LINE IN
LINEIN
must be
connected
ATI
output
adapter
S
/
P
D
I
F
A/V IN
CATV
A/V OUT
ALL-IN-
WONDER
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Selecting the sound card
connector for TV audio input
The sound card connector determines which mixer slider is
controlled by the ATI Multimedia Center’s volume slider.
1 Click the Setup button in the TV Player control panel,
then click the Display tab.
2Click the Initialization Wizard button, then click the Next
button twice.
3In the Typical Audio Connections page, check I have
connected the cable to confirm that you have connected
your ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio output cable to your
sound card’s Line-In connector.
4Click Next to open the TV Sound Initialization Wizard.
5Click the audio input that matches the connection between
your ALL-IN-WONDER card and your sound card. (LineIn is the standard audio input when the ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s audio output cable is connected to the sound card’s
Line-In connector.) If you are not sure how it is connected,
click each source (CD Audio, Line-In, etc.), and listen for
the sound.
6Click the Next button until you reach the End of
Initialization Wizard page, then click the Finish button.
Ensure that the ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio
output cable is connected to your sound card’s
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Line-In connector.
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Windows V olume Control
For correct audio performance, your sound card’s line input
must be active. To display the Line Input setting in the
Windows Volume Control panel:
1Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar (usually in
the lower-right corner of your screen), then click Open
Volume Controls.
2If the Line-In volume slider is not visible, click Options,
then click Properties.
3Click the Line-In volume control checkbox, then click
OK. If the Mute checkbox is checked, click it to cancel
muting.
If the speaker icon is not in your Taskbar, do the
following:
• In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
then click Control Panel.
• Double-click Sounds and Multimedia.
•In Sound V olume , check Show volume control on T askbar.
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CHAPTER 3
Using Your
ALL-IN-WONDER
For comprehensive information on your ALL-IN-WONDER
card’s multimedia features, please see the online ATI Multimedia CenterUser’s Guide on the Installation CD.
To open the A TI Multimedia Center User’s Guide:
1Insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, then click User Guide.
The Online Manual opens in Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™
2Click User’s Guides, click ATI Multimedia Center
Guides, then click ATI Multimedia Center.
For correct operation of your card’s multimedia features, the
ALL-IN-WONDER card must be your computer’s primary
graphics card. For more information, see Multiple Display
Support on page 14.
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Connecting Y our PC to a Video Source
T o connect your computer to a VCR or camcorder,
attach a connector cable from the VCR or
camcorder to the ATI Input/Output Adapter. Most
VCRs and camcorders have a Composite video
output, also referred to as a phono jack or RCA
output. For detailed instructions, see Input and
Output Adapters on page 17.
Many VCRs and camcorders have another video
output called S-Video, which provides a higher
quality display than Composite video.
Composite
Video
S-Video
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To connect a VCR or camcorder to
your ALL-IN-WONDER
1Turn off your computer and your VCR or camcorder .
2Ensure that your graphics card is installed correctly.
3Determine if your VCR or camcorder has an S-Video or
Composite video connection.
4Looking at the back of your computer, locate your graphics
card. Using the ATI Input/Output Adapter, attach one end
of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your
VCR or camcorder.
5Turn on your computer and your VCR or camcorder.
Attaching a TV to Your Card
Using your ALL-IN-WONDER card’s Composite or S-Video
output, you can connect a television set as your computer’s
display. You can use your card to view computer output directly
on your television. Depending upon your television, you can
choose NTSC or PAL formats. Y ou can display images on both
the TV and VGA monitor simultaneously.
The ALL-IN-WONDER provides a big-screen experience for
entertainment PCs that is ideal for playing games, giving
presentations, watching movies, browsing the Internet, and
recording videotapes of your computer’s display.
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To connect your graphics card to a television
• You must attach a TV before enabling TV output
• In order to record audio on your VCR or hear audio through
your TV speakers, you must connect the audio cables (see
page 19).
• If your television has cable input only, which is the case for
older units, you can connect your graphics card to your
television using your VCR or an RF modulator (available at
most consumer electronics dealers) that accepts audio input.
Connect the ALL-IN-WONDER card’s audio output to the
RF modulator’s audio input.
1Turn off your computer and your television.
2Determine if your television has an S-Video connection or
an RCA video-in connection.
3Looking at the back of your computer, locate your graphics
card.
4Connect the supplied output cable adapter to the A/V OUT
connector on the card (see Input and Output Adapters on
page 17).
5Using a cable with either S-Video or RCA connectors,
attach one end of the cable to the output cable adapter and
the other to your television.
6Turn on your computer and your television.
If there is no display , you may need to enable the television
output capability; see Using and adjusting TV Out on
page 27. For detailed cabling diagrams and audio
connections, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
If you have a television connected to your VCR, you can
use the television as your computer’s display. For
information about connecting a television to your VCR, see
the documentation that came with your VCR.
If you have a television connected to a VCR that is
connected to the ALL-IN-WONDER card’s A/V OUT,
and you use the television as your computer’s
i
display, copy-protected DVD movies may appear
alternately bright and dim.
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IMPORT ANT INFORMATION
for European Customers
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with
television display. When you enable television display in Europe,
the refresh rate for the monitor and television is set to 50Hz. Some
monitors may not support this refresh rate and could be damaged.
• Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to
see if your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50Hz.
If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are not
sure), then turn off your monitor before turning on your
computer when using your television as a display.
For information on disabling television display, see To enable and
disable the television display on page 27.
Some televisions in Europe may use an SCART connection. If you
use SCART, please read Using SCART connectors for European
televisions on page 26 before attempting to connect your PC to
your television.
Using SCART connectors for European televisions
(Right = Red)
Audio In
(Left = White)
Connect to
TV or VCR
Connect to
audio source
Cable 1
SCART
Connector
Cable 2
Video In (Yellow)
Connect to
graphics card
Using an SCART connector with a Composite cable
The SCART connector supports only the Composite video
format, which is the most common type. The above illustration
shows how to connect to an SCART connector using a
Composite cable.
If your television supports S-Video input, you should use an
S-Video cable (available in most consumer electronics stores) to
view your PC on a television. An S-Video connection provides
a higher quality display than Composite video.
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Using and adjusting TV Out
To enable and disable the television display
1Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
Windows 98 users: click the Advanced button, then click
the Advanced tab.
4Click the green enable/disable button next to the word
“TV” to enable/disable television display.
5Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
For information about how to use television display and the
ATI Displays Properties page, click the Help button.
Starting Windows with television display enabled
The television screen may become scrambled temporarily
during the initial Windows logo display. This is only a
temporary effect, and your television screen will be restored
within a few seconds.
During start up, your TV Out graphics card will go through a
sequence of mode settings, during which your television display
will remain blank. This process takes only a few seconds, and
helps program the television display.
Using a monitor vs. using the television display
Using your television for your computer’s display is ideal for
playing games, giving presentations, watching movies, and
browsing the Internet. The display on your monitor may change
or look squashed. This occurs because the display adjusts to fit
the dimensions of your television. To correct the monitor’s
display, use the controls on the monitor to adjust the display size
and position.
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Older monitors and large, speciality monitors may not work
with television display enabled. If you experience problems
when television display is enabled, disable television display to
restore your monitor’s display.
Adjusting the monitor display
The size of the display on your monitor may be smaller and not
perfectly centered when you have television display enabled.
These effects are caused by the changes required to provide a
proper display on the television.
Use the controls available on the Adjustments tab on the
Monitor Properties page (click the Monitor button on the ATI
Displays page) to adjust the display on your monitor only.
Click the Television button to adjust the television display only.
TV reception tips
• In the TV Tuner tab, ensure that you click the correct setting
for cable or antenna.
• For the best indoor antenna reception, use an amplified
model, and move it as far away from your monitor as
possible.
• If you experience problems with cable input, a signal
amplifier may improve reception.
Viewing text on television
Due to the different technology used in the manufacturing of
televisions and PC monitors, standard PC text may be
unreadable on your television. You can compensate for this by
using larger fonts.
To use larger di splay fonts
1Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double-click Display, for Windows XP, click the
Appearance tab. For Windows ME, or Windows 2000,
click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button.
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3In the General tab’s Font Size box, select the size you
want your displayed fonts to be.
4To customize the size of displa yed fo nt s, select Custom or
Other.
5Click the OK button, then click the OK button in the
Display Properties dialog.
6Restart your computer.
Reducing edge distortion
When using a television for your PC’s display, you may see
some edge distortion on the left and right side of your television
screen. This effect depends on your television and the PC
application you are running. T o reduce edge distortion, you can
increase the horizontal size.
To increase the horizontal size
1Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
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3Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
Windows 98 users: click the Advanced button, then click
the Displays tab.
4Click the TV button, then click the Adjustments tab.
5Click the plus (+) button under Horizontal Screen to
increase the horizontal size of the television display.
6Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
You can also reduce edge distortion by increasing the TV’s
contrast.
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To increase the TV contrast
1Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double-click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3Click the Advanced button, then click the Displays
tab.
Windows 98 users click the Advanced button, then click the
Advanced tab.
4Click the TV button, then drag the Contrast slider to the
right to increase the contrast.
5Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made.
Changing display configurations
If you move your computer to a place where you are using
television display only, make sure that you have the television
display feature enabled first; see To enable and disable the
television display on page 27.
Using games and applications
Some older games and applications may program the graphics
card directly to run under a specific display mode. This may
cause your television display to turn off automatically or
become scrambled (the PC monitor will not be affected). Your
television display will be restored once you exit the game or if
you restart your system.
EAZYLOOK
Designed to work with the optional REMOTE WONDER in
full-screen mode, EAZYLOOK displays large, on-screen
information about remote control functions when you watch
TV, DVD, or File Player. It also provides assistance when you
use the Library or navigate in TV Listings.
For more information on the REMOTE WONDER, visit
http://www.ati.com/online/accessories.
™
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CHAPTER 4
Reference
This chapter contains troubleshooting tips for your
ALL-IN-WONDER card.
T roubleshooting
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience
problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful
installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature
information. Please contact your dealer for more advanced
troubleshooting information.
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Basic troubleshooting tips
ProblemPossible Solution
No video• Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion
slot. If the problem still exists, try a different expansion
slot.
• Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to
the card.
• Make sure that the monito r and computer are plugged
in and receiving power.
• If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities
on your mother board. For more information, consult
your computer’s manual or manufacturer. (Note: some
manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be
disabled or to become the secondary display.)
• Make sure that you selected the app ropriate monitor
when you installed your enhanced driver.
Poor TV
reception
• If you use an indoor antenna, you will get the best
results with an amplified model. Place it as far away
from the PC monitor as possible, to avoid interference.
• Splitting the cable or antenna input can reduce the
signal quality. For the best reception, connect the cable
or antenna directly to your card.
No sound• Make sure that your audio card’s line input is active
(see Windows Volume Control on page 21).
• Ensure that you have connected the audio cable from
your ALL-IN-WONDER card to the LINE IN connector
on your sound card.
• Re-run the Sound Initialization Wizard:
1. Click the setup button.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Click the Initialization Wizard button.
4. Click Next> twice, and check the Audio Input setting.
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Tr oubleshooting tips
For troubleshooting tips, right-click the A T I icon in the taskbar,
and select Troubleshooting.
If you have problems during start-up, start your computer in
Safe Mode.
To load Windows in Safe Mode
1Turn on your computer.
2Press and hold the CTRL key until the Windows Startup
Menu appears, then select the number for Safe Mode, and
press Enter (on some computers, you can press F8 instead
of CTRL to display the Windows Startup Menu). In Safe
Mode, open the Device Manager and check for duplicate
display adapter and monitor entries if you are using only
one graphics card.
• Disable any programs that start automatically when you
start Windows.
• Check that you have the correct monitor and display
driver selected in the Display Properties. For more
information, click Help in the Start menu.
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• Check for the existence of memory managers and ensure
they are configured properly.
• Refer to addition a l informati on in the Windows
README file located in the root directory on the ATI
Installation CD-ROM.
• For technical assistance, refer to your technical support
documentation or contact your vendor.
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Audio and Video T roubleshooting
Audio problems ...
ProblemPossible Solution
No SoundCheck your speakers:
If you have external speakers, ensure that they are
powered-on (POWER indicator light is on) and connected
to the LINE-OUT or SPEAKEROUT connectors on your sound
card.
Connect the Line-In connector to your sound card first.
See the illustration on page 19,
Still no
sound?
Play a WAV sound:
1 Click Start, poi nt at Settings, select Control Panel,
then double-click Sounds.
2 In the Events area, Click Asterisk, then click a WAV
file in the Sound area.
3 Click the Play button to preview the sound.
If you still do not hear any sound, open the Volume
Control:
Click Start, poi nt at Programs, point at Accessories,
point at Entertainment, then select Volume Control.
Or, right-click the speaker icon (usually in the lowerright corner of your screen), then click Open Volume Controls.
If the speaker icon is not in your Taskbar, do the following:
In the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
click Control Panel, then double-click Multimedia. In
the Audio tab, check Show volume control on the T askbar.
• Ensure that the Volume Control and the Wave channel
are not muted or set very low.
When you hear sound from your speakers, you know they
are working. If you still experience audio problems, check
the audio connections to your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
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Reference 35
ProblemPossible Solution
No sound from TVEnsure that the audio connection between your
ALL-IN-WONDER card and your sound card is correct.
For instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on
page 17.
Can’t record
sound
Can’t record
sound when
recording from
a videotape
No sound on
the videotape
when
outputting to a
VCR
Check the record mixer settings:
1 Click Start, poi nt at Programs, point at Accessories,
point at Entertainment, then select Volume Control.
Or, right-click the speaker icon (usually in the lowerright corner of your screen), then click Open Volume Controls.
2 In the Volume Control menu, click Options, click
Properties, click Recording, then click OK. The
Recording Control opens.
3 Ensure that Line (or the Audio input you selected in
the TV Sound Initialization Wizard — see page 20) is
checked, then click to close the dialog.
Connect the VCR audio output to your PC:
Left and right audio output from your VCR must be
connected to your ALL-IN-WONDER card (note that
S-Video does not provide an audio connection). For
instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
Connect your PC audio to the VCR:
Left and right audio output from your VCR must be
connected to your ALL-IN-WONDER card (note that
S-Video does not provide an audio connection). For
instructions, see Input and Output Adapters on page 17.
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Video problems ...
ProblemPossible Solution
Video is
unstable or
only black and
white
There is no
video or audio
Video
recording
stops
unexpectedly
Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard
format:
• For proper operation, you must specify your country in
the TV Channels Initialization Wizard.
• Check the quality of your incoming TV signal on another
receiver; bad reception may be the cause.
• Try connecting your tuner directly to the cable TV or
antenna source. Too many splitters in the cable will
degrade the signal.
• Ensure that your cable or antenna is connected.
• In the TV Video Settings page, ensure that the video
connector is set to the correct source.
• Check that the audio and video connectors are securely
plugged into the correct jacks.
• Check that your video card is securely seated in its slot.
Please refer to the user guide for the card location.
• Video files are typically very large; ensure that you have
sufficient disk space.
• Ensure that you are recording to the correct hard disk
— click the Disk Space Settings button in the
Personal Video Recorder settings page.
• The maximum file size for the FAT 32 file system is 4
Gigabytes. You can reduce the file size by reducing the
frame size of the recording in Personal Video Recorder
settings. MPEG files are usually much smaller than AVI
files.
• Disable screen savers while recording.
• Disable Power management while recording.
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ProblemPossible Solution
Reference 37
Dropped
frames during
video
recording
Dropped frames during video recording indicates that
some part of the system is not fast enough to keep up
with the recording. Recording video is a very demanding
task for even the most powerful system. To achieve the
best results, you must dedicate the PC to recording, and
ensure that nothing else is active during recording.
• Defragment your hard drive
• A large, dedicated disk is recommended if you plan to
do much video recording
• Ensure that DMA is enabled for your hard drive, to
improve disk access speed and free up the system
CPU
• Close all other running tasks, including those in the
System Tray — clock, popup reminders, virus scanners,
etc.
• Close and exit from any Task Scheduler
• Do not log on to your network
• Do not connect USB devices while recording
• Do not open or close CD-ROM trays while recording
• Do not move the mouse while recording
MPEG recording requires a very fast CPU to encode
the video.
• Select I Frame Only in the Personal Video Recorder tab
in Setup
• Reduce the frame size of the recording
AVI recording creates very large file very quickly , and
requires a fast hard disk system.
Try a lower frame size, for example, 320x240. If you do
not drop frames using 320x240 frame size, but frame
drops do occur at larger frame sizes, your hard disk may
not be fast enough.
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38 Reference
ProblemPossible Solution
Recorded
video has
horizontal
lines
(“combing”)
• If you are recording to AVI format, reduce the line count
in the Frame Size. For example, change the frame size
from 480x480 to 480x240.
In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page, click the
Set Custom... button, then click the Edit... button,
choose your AVI preset, then edit the frame size.
• If you are recording in MPEG format, ensure that
Deinterlacing is checked.
In the Personal Video Recorder Settings page, click the
Set Custom... button, then click the Edit... button,
choose your MPEG preset, then check Deinterlacing.
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CD Audio Connectors
The following illustration shows the optional, internal CD audio
connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
Reference 39
The CD
connectors are
provided for
internal audio
connection. The
internal audio
cabling (not
included) must
match your
sound card.
CD OUT
connectors, pins 2
and 4 (see the
following table)
This table lists
the pin
assignments for
the CD audio
connectors on
your card.
CD AUDIO IN connectors
(see your sound card
manual)
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 Series
ALL-IN-
WONDER
9200 Series Card
J4
SOUND
CARD
ALL-IN-WONDER
PinSignal
Pin 1 - GroundCD Out
Pin 2 - Left OutCD Out
Pin 3 - GroundCD Out
Pin 4 - Right OutCD Out
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Internal Audio / Video
Input / Output Connectors
The following illustration shows the internal audio / video
input / output connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER card.
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
ALL-IN-WONDER
ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SerieS
The above illustration shows all possible connectors.
Your card may not have all these connectors.
J2 - AUDIO IN
PinSignal
1Ground
2Left Out
3Ground
4Right Out
PinSignal
1Ground
2Left In
3Ground
4Right In
The optional
VIDEO IN and
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
connectors
are used for
connection to
a PC’s front or
rear panel.
J4 - AUDIO OUT
JP1 - VIDEO IN
PinSignal
1CVBS / Y in
2Video Ground
3Luma / Pr in
4Video Ground
JP2 - VIDEO OUT
PinSignal
1CVBS / Y Out
2Video Ground
3Luma / Pr Out
4Video Ground
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Reference 41
T o Remove the ATI Multimedia Center
1In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Control Panel.
2Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Windows 98 users: click the Install/Uninstall tab.
3Select ATI Multimedia Center from the list.
4Click the Change/Remove button.
Windows 98 users: click the Add/Remove button
5Click Yes to remove the ATI Multimedia Center, then click
Yes to restart your computer.
T o Remove the ALL-IN-WONDER Drivers
1In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Control Panel.
2Double-click Add/Remove Programs, then click the
Install/Uninstall tab.
3Select ATI Display Driver from the list.
4Click the Change/Remove button.
Windows 98 users: click the Add/Remove button.
5Click Yes to remove the ALL-IN-WONDER driver, then
click Yes to restart your computer.
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42 Reference
Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Information
The ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 series of cards comply with
FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions
• This device may not cause harmful interference , and
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installati on. This equipment genera tes, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with
FCC regulations.
• Changes or mo difications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement
ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
For further compliance information:
ATI Research Inc.
4 Mount Royal Ave.
Marlborough, MA
01752-1976
USA
508-303-3900
CE Compliance Information
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amendments 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC, for Class B Digital Device.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Class B - Limits and
Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics
of Information Technology Equipment.
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EN55024:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Information Technology
Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of
Measurement.
Low V oltage Directive for
TV-Tuner-Equipped products
73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive.
EN 60950: 2000-08 - Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.
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L ’Information de conformité de la CE
Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendement 92/31/CEE et
93/68/EEC, dispositif numérique de Classe B.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Class B - Limites et
méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'interférences
radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Limites et méthodes de
mesure des caractéristiques d'immunité, Matériel des
technologies de l'information Equipement de Technologie de
l'Information - Caractéristiques d'Immunité - Limites et
méthodes de mesure.
Directive de Basse Tension
pour produits contenir tun er de télévision
73/23/CEE - Directive basse tension.
EN 60950 : 2000-08 - Sécurité du matériel des technologies de
l'information.
CE-befolgungInformationen
EMC Richtlinie 89/336/EEC und Änderungen 92/31/EEC und
93/68/EEC, Digitales Gerät der Klasse B.
EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Klasse B - Grenzwerte und
Meßverfahren für Funkstörungen von Einrichtungen der
Informationstechnik.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Einrichtungen der
Informationstechnik, Störfestigkeitseigenschaften, Grenzwerte
und Prüfverfahren.
Niederspannung Richtlinie
für Produkte Enthalten Fernsehen tun er
73/23/EEC - Niederspannungsrichtlinie.
EN 60950: 2000-08 - Sicherheit für Einrichtungen der
Informationstechnik.
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Index
A
Adapters
input and output
ATI Multimedia Center
uninstalling
User’s Guide
Audio connectors
39
CD
Audio troubleshooting
C
CATALYST software suite
installing
CD audio connectors
Color depth
increasing
Colors
increasing number of
Compliance information
CE
43
Industry Canada
Low Voltage Directive for TV-
tuner-equipped products
Composite video
D
Displaying PC output on TV 19
Drivers
downloaded from ATI website
removing
17
41
4
34
13
39
15
15
43
43
18
41
16
E
EAZYLOOK 30
G
GART driver 9
H
Hydravision 3
I
Input and output adapters 17
displaying PC output on TV and
recording on videotape
watching movies on your PC and
recording video
Installing the hardware and
software
Installing your card
Internal audio/video input/output
connectors
L
LaunchPad 16
M
Monitor
Multimedia Center
9
input and output adapters
11
40
adjusting display
using a monitor vs. TV display
starting
16
28
19
18
17
27
45
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Multiple display support 14
O
Online Help 4
R
Recording PC output on videotape
19
Recording Video
Removing drivers
S
Safe Mode
Loading Windows in
SCART connectors
Sound card connector
selecting for TV audio input
Special Multimedia Center features
EAZYLOOK
S-Video
System requirements
T
Troubleshooting 33
Troubleshooting tips
TV
18
audio and video
32
basic
attaching to your card
changing display configurations
displaying PC output on
18
41
33
26
20
30
3
34
14, 31
24
30
19
reception tips
reducing edge distortion
selecting sound card connector for
TV audio input
using games and applications
viewing text on
TV Out
enabling, using, adjusting
U
Uninstalling old graphics card
software
V
Video
composite video, S-Video, S-VHS
23
Video troubleshooting
Volume control
W
Warranty
customer service
hardware
limitations
registration
service
Watching movies on your PC and
recording video
Windows volume control
28
29
20
30
28
27
10
34
21
5
6
7
5
6
18
21
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